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Controls for your BMW 1 Series 2011-2019

Controls  
This chapter is intended to provide you with  
information for complete control of your vehicle.  
All features and accessories that are useful for  
driving and your safety, comfort and  
convenience, are described here.  
 
Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
Integrated key  
Vehicle equipment  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
Press button 1 to release the key.  
Remote control  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
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Driver's door, refer to page 36  
Convertible: glove compartment, refer to  
page 115  
New remote controls  
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-  
trols with integrated keys as additional units or  
as replacements in the event of loss.  
Each remote control contains a rechargeable  
battery that is automatically recharged when it  
is in the ignition lock while the car is being  
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a  
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the  
batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort  
Access, the remote control contains a replace-  
able battery, refer to page 41.  
Personal Profile  
The concept  
You can set many of your BMW's functions to  
suit your personal needs and preferences.  
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-  
file ensures that most of these settings are  
stored for the remote control currently in use.  
When you unlock the car, the remote control  
used for the purpose is recognized and the  
settings stored for it are called up and imple-  
mented.  
The settings called up and implemented when  
the car is unlocked depend on which remote  
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-  
sonal Profile, next column.  
In addition, information about service require-  
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to  
Service data in the remote control, page 237.  
This means that your personal settings will be  
activated for you, even if in the meantime your  
car was used by someone else with another  
remote control and the corresponding settings.  
The individual settings are stored for a maxi-  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
mum of four remote controls. They are stored  
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in  
use.  
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Entertainment:  
> Tone control, refer to page 155  
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer  
to page 156  
Personal Profile settings  
For more information on specific settings, refer  
to the specified pages.  
Central locking system  
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Programming the Programmable memory  
keys, refer to page 25  
The concept  
Response of the central locking system  
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 34  
The central locking system functions when the  
driver's door is closed.  
Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to  
page 37  
The system simultaneously engages and  
releases the locks on the following:  
Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi-  
tion, refer to page 54  
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Doors  
Trunk lid  
Fuel filler flap  
Triple turn signal activation, refer to  
page 71  
Settings for the display on the Control  
Display and in the instrument cluster:  
Operating from outside  
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Via the remote control  
> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to  
Using the door lock  
page 82  
In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles  
on the driver's door or the front passenger  
door  
> Date format, refer to page 84  
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer  
to page 87  
At the same time as locking and unlocking via  
the remote control:  
> Language of the Control Display, refer to  
page 87  
>
Welcome lights, the interior light, and the  
courtesy lighting are switched on or off.  
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,  
distance covered/remaining distances,  
and temperature, refer to page 80  
>
Alarm system, refer to page 38, is armed or  
disarmed.  
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Show visual warning for Park Distance  
Control PDC, refer to page 88  
Operating from inside  
Light settings:  
By means of the button for central locking, refer  
to page 37.  
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 101  
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 101  
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the  
central locking system unlocks automatically. In  
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-  
rior lamps come on.  
> Daytime running lights, refer to  
page 101  
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102  
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Automatic climate control: activating/deac-  
tivating AUTO program, air conditioning  
and automatic recirculated air control,  
setting temperature, air volume and  
distribution, refer to page 107 ff  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
> "Driver's door only"  
Opening and closing:  
Pressing the  
button once unlocks  
Using the remote control  
the driver's door and fuel filler flap.  
Press the button twice to unlock the  
entire vehicle.  
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle  
could lock the doors from the inside. You  
should therefore take the remote control with  
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter  
can be opened from outside.<  
5. Press the controller.  
Coupe: convenient opening  
Convertible: to operate the convertible  
top with the remote control, the doors and  
trunk lid must be closed and the trunk partition  
must be folded down and engaged on both  
sides. Refer also to page 46.<  
Press and hold the  
The windows and the glass roof are opened.  
button.  
Convertible: convenient opening  
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote  
control for Comfort Access can be used to open  
the convertible top and windows.  
Unlocking  
Press the  
button.  
Hold the  
button down.  
The interior lamps, the courtesy lighting of the  
doors, and the welcome lamps come on.  
The windows and the convertible top are  
opened provided that the doors are closed.  
If you continue pressing the  
windows move up.  
button, the  
Setting unlocking characteristics  
You can set whether only the driver's door or  
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the  
button is pressed for the first time.  
Watch during the opening process to  
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing  
the button interrupts the opening process.<  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Door locks"  
3. "Unlock button"  
Locking  
Press the  
button.  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if  
there is any person inside, because the  
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without  
special knowledge.<  
Convertible: convenient closing  
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote  
control for Comfort Access can be used to  
close the convertible top and windows.  
4. Select a menu item:  
Press and hold the  
button.  
The convertible top and the windows are  
closed.  
> "All doors"  
Press the  
button once to unlock the  
entire vehicle.  
Watch during the closing process to  
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing  
the button interrupts the closing process.<  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
When this Personal Profile function is  
used, first make sure that the footwell  
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.  
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or  
damage to objects as a result of a rearward  
movement of the seat.<  
Switching on interior lamps  
While the car is locked:  
Press the  
button.  
You can also use this function to locate your  
vehicle in parking garages etc.  
The adjusting procedure is halted when you  
touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the  
memory buttons.  
Unlocking the trunk lid  
Press the  
button for about 1 second and  
then release it.  
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless  
of whether it was locked or unlocked.  
Selecting automatic call-up  
1. "Settings"  
The trunk lid swings backward and up  
when opened. Make sure that adequate  
clearance is available before opening.  
To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do  
not place the remote control in the trunk.  
A previously locked trunk lid is locked again  
after closing.  
2. "Door locks"  
3. "Last seat position auto."  
Before and after each trip, check that the trunk  
lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<  
Confirmation signals  
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation  
signals.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Door locks"  
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"  
Malfunctions  
The remote control may malfunction due to  
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock  
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.  
Coupe: in vehicles without Comfort Access,  
only the driver's door can be locked and  
unlocked with the integrated key via the door  
lock.  
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote  
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-  
charged. Use the remote control on an  
extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to  
page 32. The remote control for Comfort  
Access contains a battery that may have to be  
changed, refer to page 41.  
4. Press the controller.  
Calling up the driver's seat position  
The driver's seat position last set is stored for  
the remote control currently in use.  
You can select whether or not the seat is reset  
to that position automatically.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
To switch off the alarm:  
For US owners only  
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,  
refer to page 34, or insert the remote control all  
the way into the ignition lock.<  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-  
erned by the following:  
Further details of the alarm system, refer to  
page 38.  
FCC ID:  
LX8766S  
LX8766E  
LX8CAS  
Coupe  
Without Comfort Access, only the driver's  
door is locked via the door lock.<  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
To lock both doors, the fuel filler flap and the  
trunk lid together:  
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle  
using the button for the central locking  
system in the interior, refer to page 37.  
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This device must not cause harmful inter-  
ference, and  
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this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front  
passenger door, refer to page 37.  
3. Lock the vehicle.  
Any unauthorized modifications or  
changes to these devices could void the  
user's authority to operate this equipment.<  
> Lock the driver's door using the  
integrated key in the door lock, or  
> press down the lock button of the front  
passenger door and close the door from  
the outside.  
Opening and closing:  
Using the door lock  
Manual operation  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can  
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the  
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-  
tions in the door lock.  
You can set the way in which the car is  
unlocked, refer to page 34.  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if  
there is any person inside, because the  
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without  
special knowledge.<  
Coupe:Without Comfort Access the alarm  
system is triggered if unlocking occurs via the  
door lock.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
Unlocking and opening doors  
Opening and closing:  
From inside  
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Either unlock the doors together using the  
button for the central locking system and  
then pull the door handle above the armrest  
or  
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pull on the door handle of each door twice:  
the first time unlocks the door, the second  
time opens it.  
Locking  
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Use the central locking button to lock all of  
the doors simultaneously, or  
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and  
the trunk lid, but does not activate the anti-theft  
system. Depending on its embodiment, the fuel  
filler flap can be unlocked as needed.  
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press down the safety lock button of a door.  
To prevent you from being locked out, the  
open driver's door cannot be locked using  
the lock button.  
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle  
could lock the doors from the inside. You  
should therefore take the remote control with  
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter  
can be opened from outside.<  
Automatic locking  
You can also set the situations in which the car  
locks:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Door locks"  
3. Select the desired function:  
Trunk lid  
> "Lock if no door is opened"  
In order to avoid damage, make sure there  
is sufficient clearance before opening the  
trunk lid.<  
The central locking system locks after a  
short time if no door has been opened.  
> "Lock after start. to drive"  
The central locking system locks the  
vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.  
Opening from inside  
Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it  
has been locked.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening from outside  
Emergency release  
Press the button, see arrow, or the  
button  
Pull the lever in the trunk. The trunk lid is  
unlocked.  
on the remote control for a longer period. The  
trunk lid opens slightly and can be swung  
upward.  
Closing  
Locking or unlocking separately  
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the  
trunk lid make it easier to pull down.  
The switch is located in the glove compartment.  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may  
result.<  
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2
Locking the trunk lid  
Unlocking the trunk lid  
Locking separately  
Alarm system  
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.  
The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked  
using the central locking system.  
The concept  
The vehicle alarm system responds:  
If you give the remote control without the inte-  
grated key to someone else while the glove  
compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be  
opened. This is an advantage when valet park-  
ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-  
ment, refer to page 115.  
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When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is  
opened  
To movements inside the vehicle: interior  
motion sensor, refer to page 39  
When the car's inclination changes, e.g.  
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal  
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away:  
tilt alarm sensor, refer to page 39  
Unlocking separately  
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
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When there has been an interruption of  
power supply from the battery  
Indicator lamp on inside mirror  
Depending on the market-specific version, the  
alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry  
attempts by:  
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An acoustic alarm  
Switching on the hazard warning flashers  
Arming and disarming  
General information  
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The indicator lamp flashes continuously:  
The system is armed.  
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 indicator lamp flashes after locking:  
The doors, hood, or trunk lid are not prop-  
erly closed, the remaining components are  
secured.  
Door lock with armed alarm system  
Then the indicator lamp flashes continu-  
ously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior  
motion sensor and tilt sensor are not active.  
In some national-market versions, unlocking via  
the door lock triggers the alarm.  
To switch off this alarm, unlock the vehicle with  
the remote control or switch on the ignition.  
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
Trunk lid with the alarm system armed  
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking  
until the remote control is inserted in the  
ignition, but for no longer than approx.  
5 minutes:  
The trunk lid can be opened via the remote  
control even when the alarm system is armed.  
Press the  
button on the remote control for  
The vehicle has been tampered with.  
approx. 1 second.  
The trunk lid is locked and monitored again as  
soon as it is closed.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm  
system reacts, for example to attempts to steal  
a wheel or tow the vehicle.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Interior motion sensor  
Coupe  
Press the  
button for at least three seconds.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
For proper function, the windows and glass  
sunroof must be closed.  
Switching off an alarm  
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Unlock the car with the remote control, refer  
to page 34, or  
Convertible  
The interior of the car is monitored up to the  
height of the seat cushions. This way, the anti-  
theft alarm system including the interior motion  
sensor are armed, even if the convertible top is  
open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may trig-  
ger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false alarms.  
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insert the remote control all the way into the  
ignition lock.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor can  
be deactivated together, for example in the  
following situations:  
It is only possible to start the engine if the  
remote control is inside the vehicle.  
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In car washes  
Comparison with ordinary remote  
control  
In stacking garages  
During transport on car-carrying trains,  
boats/ships or on a trailer  
The above functions can be controlled by  
pressing the remote control buttons or by using  
Comfort Access.  
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When leaving animals in the vehicle  
If you notice a brief delay while opening or  
closing windows, the glass roof or the  
convertible top, the system is checking whether  
a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please  
repeat the opening or closing procedure, if  
necessary.<  
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Once the vehicle is locked, press the  
button on the remote control again  
within approx. 10 seconds.  
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then  
begins flashing again. The tilt alarm sensor and  
the interior motion sensor are switched off until  
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-  
quently locked again.  
Unlocking  
Comfort Access  
The concept  
It is possible to access the vehicle without actu-  
ating the remote control. It is sufficient to have  
the remote control with you, for example in your  
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically  
detects the remote control in the vicinity or in  
the passenger compartment.  
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front  
passenger door completely, arrow 1.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
Locking  
Comfort Access supports the following func-  
tions:  
Touch the surface on the door handle, arrow 2,  
with your finger for approx. 1 second.  
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle  
Convenient closing  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
Unlocking the trunk lid separately  
Engine starting  
To preserve the battery, please make  
sure that the ignition and all electrical  
consumers are switched off before locking the  
vehicle.<  
Functional requirement  
>
There are no external sources of interfer-  
ence in the vicinity.  
Coupe: convenient closing  
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The remote control must be outside the  
vehicle to lock it.  
Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your  
finger.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
If this happens, open and close the vehicle via  
the buttons on the remote control or using the  
integrated key. To start the engine afterward,  
insert the remote control into the ignition lock.  
Convertible: window and convertible  
top operation  
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,  
you can open and close the windows and the  
convertible top when a remote control is  
located inside the vehicle.  
Warning lamps  
The warning lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up when you attempt to  
start the engine: the engine cannot  
Unlocking the trunk lid separately  
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid.  
be started. The remote control is not inside the  
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote  
control with you inside the vehicle or have it  
checked. If necessary, insert another remote  
control into the ignition lock.  
This corresponds to pressing the  
button.  
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-  
trol has been accidentally left inside the  
locked vehicle after the trunk lid is closed, the  
lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers  
flash and a signal sounds.<  
The warning lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up while the engine is  
running: the remote control is no  
Switching on radio readiness  
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is  
switched off, the engine can only be restarted  
within approx. 10 seconds.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on  
radio readiness.  
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-  
wise, the engine will start immediately.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster comes on and a message  
appears on the Control Display:  
replace the battery in the remote control.  
Starting the engine  
The engine can be started or the ignition can be  
switched on when a remote control is inside the  
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote  
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 61.  
Replacing the battery  
The remote control for Comfort Access con-  
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from  
time to time.  
Switching off the engine in cars with  
automatic transmission  
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote  
control, refer to page 32.  
The engine can only be switched off when the  
selector lever is in position P, refer to page 63.  
To switch the engine off when the selector lever  
is in position N, the remote control must be in  
the ignition lock.  
Malfunctions  
Local radio waves can interfere with the func-  
tion of Comfort Access, for example when a  
mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the  
remote control or by when a mobile phone is  
being charged in the vehicle.  
2. Remove the cover.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
3. Insert the new battery with the plus side  
facing up.  
Individually  
4. Press the cover on to close.  
Dispose of the old battery at a recycling  
center or at your BMW center.<  
Windows  
To prevent injuries, watch the windows  
while closing them.  
Take the remote control out of the ignition  
when you leave the car; otherwise, children  
could operate the electric windows and possi-  
bly injure themselves.<  
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Press the switch to the resistance point:  
The window opens as long as you press the  
switch.  
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point:  
The window opens automatically. Press the  
switch again to stop the opening move-  
ment.  
Coupe: opening, closing  
You can close the windows in the same manner  
by pulling the switch. The rear windows cannot  
be closed automatically.  
Jointly  
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Press the switch to the resistance point:  
The window opens as long as you press the  
switch.  
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point:  
The window opens automatically. Press  
the switch again to stop the opening  
movement.  
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Press the switch to the resistance point:  
All windows open as long as you press the  
switch.  
You can close the windows in the same manner  
by pulling the switch.  
Press the switch beyond the resistance  
point:  
Convertible: opening, closing  
All windows open automatically. Press  
the switch again to stop the opening  
movement.  
Window operation with Comfort Access, also  
refer to page 34.  
To close the side windows while driving,  
either close the rear windows first or all  
four windows together; otherwise, the windows  
may not close tightly at high speeds.<  
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Pull the switch:  
All windows close as long as you pull the  
switch.  
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Opening and closing  
Controls  
After switching off the ignition  
Coupe: glass roof, electric  
When the remote control is removed or the igni-  
tion is switched off, you can still operate the  
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no  
door has been opened.  
To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof  
while closing it.  
Take the remote control with you when you  
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate  
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<  
Convenient opening and closing  
For Convenient opening and closing using the  
remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-  
nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to  
Locking on page 40.  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a  
power window closes, the closing action is  
interrupted and the window reopens slightly.  
Despite the pinch protection system  
check and clear the window's travel path  
prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system  
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-  
tions, such as thin objects, and the window  
would continue closing.  
Do not install any accessories that might inter-  
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the  
pinch protection system could be impaired.  
Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped  
with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them  
closely when closing to avoid personal injury.<  
Tilting  
Press the switch.  
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The closed glass roof is tilted and the  
sliding visor opens slightly.  
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with  
the roof in the tilted position, as this would  
damage the mechanism.<  
Opening, closing  
>
Push the switch rearward to the resistance  
point.  
The glass roof and the sliding visor open  
together as long as you hold the switch in  
this position.  
Closing without pinch protection  
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the  
windows, etc., prevents you from closing the  
windows normally, proceed as follows:  
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Push the switch rearward past the resis-  
tance point.  
The glass roof and the sliding visor open  
automatically. Briefly press the switch again  
to stop the opening movement.  
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and  
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and  
the window reopens slightly if the closing  
force exceeds a certain value.  
You can close the glass roof in a similar manner  
by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding  
visor remains open and can be closed by hand.  
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance  
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it  
there. The window closes without pinch  
protection.  
For Convenient opening and closing using the  
remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-  
nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to  
Locking on page 40.  
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Controls  
Opening and closing  
vides a certain degree of protection against  
theft. However, even when the top is  
closed, valuables should only be stored in  
the locked trunk.  
After switching off the ignition  
When the remote control is removed or the igni-  
tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof  
for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has  
been opened.  
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Do not mount any roof rack systems on the  
convertible top.  
Pinch protection system  
If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after  
driving in the rain, water may drip into the  
trunk. If necessary, remove items from the  
trunk beforehand to avoid water stains or  
soiling.  
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-  
ing closing from approximately the middle of  
the opening in the roof, or during closing from  
the tilted position, the closing movement is  
interrupted and the glass roof is opened again  
slightly.  
At temperatures below +147/–106, do  
not move the convertible top as this could  
Despite the pinch protection system  
check and clear the roof's travel path prior  
to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might  
fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such  
as very thin objects, and the roof would con-  
tinue closing.<  
result in damage.  
Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-  
ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;  
otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.  
Do not place objects on the convertible top, as  
otherwise they may fall off when you operate  
the convertible top and cause damage or injury.  
Never move the convertible top when the roll-  
over protection system is in the activated  
position.  
Always completely finish the operation of the  
convertible top. Driving with the convertible top  
incompletely opened or closed can result in  
damage or injury.  
Do not reach into the mechanism during the  
opening or closing procedure. Keep children  
away from the opening/closing path of the  
convertible top.  
For safety reasons, only operate the convertible  
top while the vehicle is standing.<  
Closing without pinch protection  
If there is an external danger, press the switch  
forward past the resistance point and hold it  
there. The roof closes without pinch protection.  
Following interruptions in electrical  
power supply  
After a power failure, there is a possibility that  
the glass roof can only be tilted. The system  
must be initialized. BMW recommends having  
this work performed at your BMW center.  
While opening and closing, the convert-  
ible top pivots upward. When operating  
the convertible top in a garage, under a bridge,  
etc., ensure that there are at least 6.5 ft/2 m of  
headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be  
damaged.<  
Convertible: convertible top  
The fully automatic top combines reliable  
weather protection with simple and easy-to-  
use operation.  
The following tips will enhance your driving  
pleasure in your Convertible:  
>
It is recommended that you close the con-  
vertible top whenever the vehicle is parked.  
The closed convertible top not only pro-  
tects the vehicle interior from damage due  
to unforeseen bad weather, but also pro-  
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If possible, close the convertible top and allow  
the drive unit to cool for a few minutes.  
Before opening and closing  
>
Comply with the safety precautions  
described above.  
Operating while driving  
>
Ensure that the trunk partition is folded  
down and engaged on both sides, refer to  
page 118; otherwise, it will not be possible  
to open the convertible top.  
You can open or close the convertible top while  
driving, as long as the car is not moving faster  
than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.  
If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while  
the convertible top is moving, the procedure is  
interrupted.  
>
>
Ensure that the cargo does not press  
against the trunk partition from below.  
Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.  
While operating the convertible top, pay  
close attention to the surrounding traffic;  
otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to  
avoid operating the convertible top while  
reversing the vehicle since the rear view is very  
limited during the convertible top's movement.  
Do not operate the convertible top while driving  
in windy conditions. Do not drive faster than  
30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, damage to the  
vehicle can occur.<  
Opening and closing  
Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,  
also refer to page 34.  
As of radio readiness, refer to page 61:  
To conserve battery power, if possible  
operate the convertible top only while the  
engine is running.  
Prior to closing the convertible top, check for  
and remove all debris from the windshield  
frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be  
hampered.<  
LEDs  
>
While the convertible top is being operated,  
the left LED lights up green. It goes out as  
soon as the top is fully opened or closed.  
In the following situations, a message appears  
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal  
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:  
>
If the right-hand LED flashes red when you  
release the button, the opening or closing  
action has not yet finished.  
>
If the right-hand LED lights up red when the  
button is pressed, the trunk partition is  
raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a  
malfunction. The convertible top cannot be  
moved.  
1
2
3
Push button: close the convertible top  
Push button: open convertible top  
LEDs  
The side windows move down when the  
convertible top is opened.<  
Interruption  
If it is no longer possible to operate the cover  
after it has been actuated several times in  
immediate succession or after the cover has  
remained in an intermediate position for a  
longer period, then the convertible top drive has  
overheated.  
The automatic sequence of movements is  
interrupted if the button for the convertible top  
operation is released. The sequence can be  
continued in the desired direction by pushing or  
pulling the buttons.  
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If the opening or closing procedure is inter-  
rupted for an extended period, the convertible  
top remains in the raised position for approx.  
10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable  
position.  
3. If the convertible top box cover is locked,  
release the two buttons in the trunk,  
arrows 1, using the screwdriver and pull  
forcefully all the way out. The convertible  
top box cover is unlocked.  
A convertible top which is not completely  
open or closed is hazardous.<  
After unlocking, do not push the  
buttons back into the luggage  
compartment trim panel.<  
If the convertible top is not fully opened or  
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened  
and the windows cannot be moved.<  
4. When the top is closed manually, it is no  
longer possible to open the trunk lid. Take  
urgently needed items out of the luggage  
compartment and close the trunk lid.  
Convenient opening and closing using  
the remote control  
5. Switch off ignition.  
Refer to page 34.  
Closing  
Closing manually  
1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.  
Only close the convertible top manually if  
it is absolutely necessary. Never open it  
manually. The convertible top box cover cannot  
be locked if there is an electrical defect and  
would then open while the vehicle is in motion.  
Incorrect handling can result in damage.<  
2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible  
top box cover all the way, arrow 3.  
Closing the convertible top manually should be  
performed by two people. The rear seats must  
not be occupied.  
Only move the convertible top and the convert-  
ible top box cover when the ignition is switched  
off.  
3. The locking pins must have engaged com-  
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-  
vertible top box cover as far as necessary  
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then  
slowly open the cover. During this process,  
do not close the convertible top box cover  
completely.  
Before closing  
1. Open the trunk lid.  
2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard  
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 243.  
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4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,  
arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-  
ward. At the same time keep the convertible  
top box cover from closing, e.g. using your  
shoulder.  
9. Turn the allen wrench all the way to the left,  
arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame  
is locked to the windshield frame. The rear  
convertible top frame is automatically  
pressed down onto the convertible top box  
cover and is sealed tight under tension.  
5. Position the rear convertible top frame  
upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible  
top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear  
convertible top frame.  
The closing procedure must be fully  
completed; otherwise, injury or damage  
may occur.<  
Please contact your BMW center to have the  
cause of the malfunction eliminated.  
Wind deflector  
With the convertible top open, the wind deflec-  
tor keeps air movement in the passenger com-  
partment to a minimum, thus providing you with  
a more pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.  
Installation  
6. Together with another person, press down  
the front convertible top frame from the out-  
side and on both sides as far as possible.  
1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-  
tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.  
7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of  
the front convertible top frame using a  
pointed object.  
Take the allen wrench out of the onboard  
literature pouch.  
8. Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the  
allen wrench and insert the wrench into the  
opening provided.  
2. Press together the top and bottom parts of  
the wind deflector until the catch engages,  
arrow 2.  
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3. Position both locking pins of one side at the  
openings provided for them.  
Folding  
Slide the red release lever towards the middle of  
the wind deflector and push the two halves  
apart.  
4. Press the wind deflector into the openings,  
arrows 3, overcoming the tension in the  
springs, and push the free locking pin in the  
same direction, arrow 4.  
5. Position the free locking pins at the corre-  
sponding openings and let the spring  
tension lock the wind deflector in place,  
arrow 5.  
6. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-  
tor, arrow 6.  
With the wind deflector installed: do not  
recline the front-seat backrests too far if  
the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this  
would damage the wind deflector.<  
Removing the wind deflector  
Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-  
lation.  
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against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise,  
serious injuries can result if the airbag  
deploys.<  
Vehicle equipment  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. As a result, some equip-  
ment described may not be available in a partic-  
ular vehicle, for example due to the options or  
national-market version selected. This also  
applies to safety related functions and systems.  
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries  
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be  
fully excluded, depending on the circum-  
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may  
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely  
sensitive individuals. This effect is usually only  
temporary.  
For airbag locations and additional information  
on airbags, refer to page 97.  
Sitting safely  
The ideal sitting position can make a vital  
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In  
conjunction with the safety belts, the head  
restraints and the airbags, the seated position  
has a major influence on your safety in the event  
of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-  
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we  
strongly urge you to observe the instructions  
contained in the following section.  
Head restraint  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.  
Adjust the head restraint in such a way  
that its center is at approx. ear level.  
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in  
the event of an accident.<  
Head restraints, refer to page 52.  
For additional information on transporting  
children safely, refer to page 58.  
Safety belt  
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants  
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the  
safety belt as an additional safety device, but  
they do not represent a substitute.  
Airbags  
Always maintain an adequate distance  
between yourself and the airbags. Always  
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your  
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,  
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or  
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered  
off.  
Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is  
equipped with a safety belt.  
Never allow more than one person to  
wear a single safety belt. Never allow  
No one and nothing should come between the  
airbags and the seat occupant.  
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's  
lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits  
low across the hips and does not press against  
the abdomen.  
The safety belt must not rest against the throat,  
run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-  
ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt  
so that it sits as snugly as possible against the  
lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-  
wise, the belt could slide over your hips and  
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 sitting correctly,  
i.e. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard;  
otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air-  
bag deploys.  
Make sure that passengers keep their heads  
away from the side airbag and do not lean  
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injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal  
collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and  
regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area  
taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be  
impaired.<  
Height  
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or  
lift it off, as necessary.  
Backrest  
Safety belts, refer to page 54.  
Seats  
Note before adjusting  
Never attempt to adjust your seat while  
the vehicle is moving. The seat could  
respond with unexpected movement, and the  
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an  
accident.  
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back-  
rest or lift it off, as necessary.  
On the front passenger seat as well, do not  
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the  
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a  
danger in the event of an accident of sliding  
under the safety belt, eliminating the protection  
normally provided by the belt.<  
Angle  
Comply with the instructions on head restraint  
height on page 52, and on damaged safety  
belts on page 55.  
Manual adjustment  
Observe the adjustment instructions  
above to ensure the best possible  
personal protection.<  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat  
or lift it off, as necessary.  
Thigh support  
Longitudinal direction  
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired  
position.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently  
forward or back to make sure it engages  
properly.  
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-  
ward or back.  
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The upper hips and spinal column receive  
supplementary support to help you maintain a  
relaxed, upright sitting position.  
Electrical adjustment  
Observe the adjustment instructions  
above to ensure the best possible per-  
sonal protection.<  
>
Increase or decrease curvature: press the  
switch at the front or rear, respectively.  
>
Shift curvature up or down: press the switch  
at the top or bottom, respectively.  
Backrest width  
1
2
3
Longitudinal direction  
Height  
Angle  
You can change the width of the backrest to suit  
your individual preferences by adjusting the  
lateral-support pads.  
Press the front or rear end of the switch.  
Backrest width decreases or increases  
accordingly.  
Longitudinal adjustment from outside/  
behind  
4
Backrest  
The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer  
to Head restraints on page 52.  
Lumbar support  
To move the front seats forward or backward  
from outside or from one of the rear seats: with  
the door open, press the front end 1 or rear  
end 2 of the switch.  
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest  
to obtain additional support in the lumbar  
region.  
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Adjustments  
Rear seats  
Head restraints  
Coupe: height adjustment  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.  
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all  
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury in an accident.<  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at ear level.  
>
>
To raise: pull up.  
Distance  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
slide the head restraint down.  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is  
as close as possible to the back of the head.  
Convertible: raising and lowering  
Front seats  
Only lower the head restraints if there are  
no passengers in the rear. Raise all  
lowered head restraints before transporting  
passengers in the rear.<  
Height adjustment  
>
>
To raise: pull up.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
slide the head restraint down.  
>
>
To raise: pull up.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
slide the head restraint down, arrow 2.  
Removing  
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be  
sitting on the seat in question.  
Removing  
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be  
sitting on the seat in question.  
1. Pull up as far as it will go.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head  
1. Pull up as far as it will go.  
restraint all the way out.  
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head  
restraint all the way out.  
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Coupe: folding head restraint down and  
up  
Previous position  
Push the seat backward and swing the backrest  
back.  
Only fold down a head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question. Fold up the head  
restraints again before transporting passengers  
in the rear.  
When pushing the seat into its rearmost  
position, make sure that no one is injured  
and that no objects are damaged.  
Before driving off, engage both seats and  
backrests so that they are locked in place.  
Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to  
unexpected movement.<  
Seat with electrical longitudinal  
adjustment  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may  
contain foldable head restraints.  
Folding down:  
Press the button, arrow 1.  
Folding up:  
Pull the head restraint.  
Easy entry  
The easy entry feature includes a memory  
function for the longitudinal adjustment and  
backrest angle.  
Entering the rear seats  
Seat with manual longitudinal  
adjustment  
1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.  
2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the  
seat has moved into the desired position.  
Previous position  
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat  
automatically stops in its previous position, and  
fold the backrest back. If you release the switch  
before the previous seat position is reached,  
the seat will stop at its current position.  
When sliding the seat backward, make  
sure no one is injured and no objects are  
damaged.  
Before driving off, engage both seats and  
backrests so that they are locked in place.  
Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to  
unexpected movement.<  
Easy entry  
The easy entry feature includes a memory  
function for the longitudinal adjustment and  
backrest angle.  
1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.  
2. Push the seat forward.  
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3. Press the  
button.  
Seat heating  
The LED in the button lights up.  
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:  
the LED goes out.  
Call-up  
Do not call up the memory while you are  
driving; otherwise, unexpected seat  
movement could result in an accident.<  
Comfort function  
Press the button once per temperature level.  
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.  
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch  
on radio readiness, refer to page 61.  
To switch off:  
Press button longer.  
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1  
or 2.  
If you continue driving within approx. the next  
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically  
activated at the previously set temperature.  
The adjusting procedure is halted when you  
touch a seat adjustment switch or one of  
the memory buttons.  
The temperature is lowered or the heating is  
switched off entirely to save on battery power.  
The LEDs stay lit.  
Safety feature  
1. Close the driver's door and switch the  
ignition on or off, refer to page 61.  
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2  
and keep it pressed until the adjustment  
process has been completed.  
Seat and mirror memory  
You can store and call up two different combi-  
nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror  
positions.  
If the  
button was pressed accidentally:  
Press the button again; the LED goes out.  
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar  
support are not stored in memory.  
Safety belts  
Storing  
Observe the adjustment instructions on  
page 49 to ensure the best possible  
personal protection.<  
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants  
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the  
safety belt as an additional safety device, but  
they do not represent a substitute.  
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,  
refer to page 61.  
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the  
desired positions.  
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Mirrors  
Exterior mirrors  
The front passenger's mirror is more con-  
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects  
seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.  
Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind  
you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;  
otherwise, there is an increased risk of an  
accident.<  
Closing  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in  
the belt buckle.  
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of  
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-  
erly, refer to page 50.  
Opening  
1. Grasp the belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the buckle.  
3. Guide the belt into its reel.  
1
2
Adjustments  
Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-  
matic curb monitor  
Safety belt reminder for front seats  
The indicator lamps light up and an  
acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a  
message appears on the Control Dis-  
play. Check whether the safety belt  
has been fastened correctly.  
3
Folding mirrors in and out  
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for  
the remote control currently in use. The stored  
position is called up automatically when the  
vehicle is unlocked.  
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as  
long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-  
tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also  
issued above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h if the front  
passenger safety belt has not been fastened, if  
there are objects on the front passenger seat or  
if the driver or front passenger unfasten their  
safety belts.  
Manual adjustment  
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:  
press the edge of the glass.  
Folding mirrors in and out  
By pressing button 3, you can fold the mirrors in  
and out at driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/  
20 km/h. This can be beneficial in narrow  
streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that  
were folded in by hand back out into their cor-  
rect positions. Mirrors that have been folded in  
will fold out automatically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
Damage to safety belts  
If the safety belts are damaged or  
stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-  
tem, including any belt tensioners or child  
restraint systems, replaced and the belt  
anchors checked. Have this work carried out  
only at your BMW center. Otherwise correct  
operation of this safety equipment is not  
guaranteed.<  
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Automatic heating  
Interior rearview mirror  
Depending on the outside temperature, both  
exterior mirrors are heated automatically when  
the engine is running or the ignition is switched  
on.  
Passenger side mirror tilt function –  
automatic curb monitor  
Activating  
1. Push the switch to the position for the  
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-  
lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.  
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.  
Interior and exterior mirrors,  
automatic dimming feature  
2. Shift into reverse or move the selector lever  
into the R position.  
The glass of the mirror on the passenger  
side tilts slightly down. This allows the  
driver to see the area immediately adjacent  
to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into  
a parking space.  
The automatic dimming feature of the interior  
and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo  
cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo  
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is  
on the back of the mirror.  
Deactivating  
In order to ensure that the system functions  
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not  
cover the area between the interior rearview  
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive  
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield  
directly in front of the mirror.  
Push the switch to the position for the passen-  
ger side mirror, arrow 2.  
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Steering wheel  
Adjustments  
Do not adjust the steering wheel position  
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there  
is a risk of an accident due to unexpected  
movement.<  
1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
height and angle to suit your seated  
position.  
3. Swing the lever back up.  
Do not use force to swing the lever  
back up; otherwise, the mechanism  
will be damaged.<  
Steering wheel heating  
Press the button.  
The LED in the button lights up when the steer-  
ing wheel heating is switched on.  
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Transporting children safely  
Transporting children safely  
Vehicle equipment  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. As a result, some equip-  
ment described may not be available in a partic-  
ular vehicle, for example due to the options or  
national-market version selected. This also  
applies to safety related functions and systems.  
Observe the child restraint system manu-  
facturer's instructions when selecting,  
installing and using child restraint systems.  
Otherwise, the protective effect may be  
diminished. <  
Standard child restraint systems are designed  
to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt  
section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly  
or improperly installed child restraint systems  
can increase the risk of injury to children.  
Always follow the installation instructions for  
the system with the greatest care.  
The right place for children  
Do not leave children unattended in the  
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger  
themselves and/or other persons by opening  
the doors, for example.<  
On the front passenger seat  
Children should always sit in the rear  
After installing a child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat, make sure that  
the front and side airbags for the front passen-  
ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<  
Accident research has shown that the safest  
place for children is on the rear seat.  
Children under the age of 13 or smaller  
than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only  
in the rear in suitable child restraint systems  
appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth-  
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the  
event of an accident.<  
Seat position  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back and up as  
possible to obtain the best possible position for  
the belt. Do not change the seat position after  
this.  
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck-  
led in with a safety belt as soon as there no  
longer is any child restraint system that is  
appropriate for their age, size and weight.  
Backrest width  
The backrest width of the front passenger  
seat must be at its widest possible set-  
ting. Do not change the setting after installing  
the child seat; otherwise, the child seat's stabil-  
ity on the front passenger seat is limited.<  
Children in the front passenger seat  
Should it be necessary to use a child  
restraint system on the front passenger  
seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas-  
senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child  
traveling on that seat will face a significant risk  
of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even  
with a child restraint system.<  
1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest  
setting, refer to page 51.  
2. Install the child seat.  
For more information on automatic deactivation  
of the front passenger airbags refer to page 97.  
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The lower anchors may be used to attach the  
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child  
and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child  
is restrained by the internal harnesses.  
Child seat security  
Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors  
are correctly engaged and that the child  
restraint system is resting firmly against the  
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of  
the seat may be compromised.<  
Coupe: rear seats  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be prevented from being pulled  
out in order to fasten child restraint systems.  
To lock the safety belt  
1. Secure the child restraint system with the  
belt.  
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.  
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut  
against the child restraint system.  
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are  
located behind the labeled protective caps.  
The safety belt is locked.  
To unlock the safety belt  
1. Open the belt buckle.  
Convertible: rear seats  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the  
way.  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system  
LATCH: lower Anchors and Tethers for  
CHildren.  
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are  
located at the positions indicated by arrows, in  
the gap between the seat and the backrest.  
To install and use the LATCH child  
restraint system, follow the operating and  
safety instructions provided by the manufac-  
turer of the system; otherwise, the protective  
function of the seat may be compromised.<  
Installing LATCH child restraint  
systems  
1
Installing child restraint system, refer to the  
system operating instructions.  
Mounts for lower LATCH anchors  
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out  
of the area for the child restraint fixing system.  
2
Make sure that both LATCH anchors are  
correctly locked in position.  
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Transporting children safely  
Child restraint system with tether strap  
Convertible  
For Canadian Customers Only.  
The following statement is required by Trans-  
port Canada.  
This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready  
tether anchorages. As such neither a child  
restraint system, nor a booster cushion, requir-  
ing the use of a tether strap can be properly  
secured in the vehicle.  
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3
4
5
6
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Direction of travel  
Head restraint  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Anchor  
Coupe  
Use the tether anchors to secure child  
restraint systems only; otherwise, the  
anchors could be damaged.<  
Rear window shelf  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap of child restraint  
system  
If necessary, fold the head restraints upward  
before use.  
1. Push the head restraint upward.  
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between  
the head restraint holders.  
3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to  
the anchor.  
For child restraint systems with tether straps  
there are two additional anchors, see arrows.  
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost  
position.  
5. Pull the retaining strap taut.  
Placement of the tether strap  
Coupe  
Make sure the upper retaining strap does  
not run over sharp edges and is not  
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-  
wise, the strap will not properly secure the child  
restraint system in the event of an accident.<  
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Controls  
Driving  
Before removing the remote control, push it all  
the way in to release the locking mechanism.  
Vehicle equipment  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
>
The ignition is switched off if it was on.  
Automatic transmission  
You cannot take out the remote control unless  
the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.  
Start/Stop button  
Ignition lock  
Insert the remote control into the  
ignition lock  
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio  
readiness or the ignition on or off.  
Manual transmission: if you press the  
Start/Stop button and depress the clutch,  
the engine starts.  
Automatic transmission and Sport automatic  
transmission with double clutch: when you  
press the Start/Stop button and depress the  
brake pedal, the engine starts.<  
Insert the remote control all the way into the  
ignition lock.  
>
Radio readiness is switched on.  
Individual electrical consumers can operate.  
Comfort Access  
Radio readiness  
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only  
insert the remote control into the ignition lock  
under special circumstances, refer to page 40.  
Individual electrical consumers can operate.  
The time and the outside temperature are  
displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:  
Removing the remote control from the  
ignition lock  
>
When the remote control is removed from  
the ignition lock  
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out  
of the ignition lock as this may cause  
damage.<  
>
In cars with Comfort Access, by touching  
the surface above the door lock, refer to  
Locking on page 40  
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Controls  
Driving  
Ignition on  
All electrical consumers can operate. The  
odometer and trip odometer are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
When the engine is off, please switch  
off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electrical consumers in order to preserve the  
battery.<  
Radio readiness and ignition off  
Manual transmission  
All indicator and warning lamps as well as  
displays in the instrument cluster go out.  
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with  
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to  
page 40.  
1. Depress the brake.  
Starting the engine  
2. Depress the clutch and shift into neutral.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas;  
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust  
gases can cause loss of consciousness and  
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-  
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly  
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle  
with the engine running; otherwise, such a  
vehicle represents a potential safety hazard.  
Before leaving the car with the engine running,  
place the transmission in neutral or move the  
selector lever to position P and forcefully apply  
the parking brake to prevent the car from  
moving.<  
The starter operates automatically for a certain  
time, and stops automatically as soon as the  
engine has started.  
Automatic transmission  
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with  
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to  
page 40.  
1. Depress the brake.  
2. Move the selector lever to position P.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the  
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right  
away, but at moderate engine speeds.  
The starter operates automatically for a certain  
time, and stops automatically as soon as the  
engine has started.  
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-  
sion as well as repeated start attempts in  
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the  
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and  
there is a danger of overheating and damaging  
the catalytic converter.<  
Sport automatic transmission with  
double clutch  
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with  
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to  
page 40.  
1. Depress the brake.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine starts independent of the current  
transmission position.  
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Controls  
Switching off the engine  
Parking brake  
When leaving the vehicle, always take  
along the remote control; this precaution  
prevents children from starting the engine, for  
example.<  
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-  
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it  
brakes the rear wheels.  
Also follow the instructions on page 63, under  
Switching off the engine.  
When parking, apply the parking brake  
forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could  
begin to roll. On steep uphill and downhill  
inclines, also secure the vehicle by turning the  
wheels toward the curb, for example.<  
Indicator lamp  
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you  
drive off a signal sounds in addition.  
The parking brake is still applied.  
Manual transmission  
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.  
1. With the car at a standstill, press the  
Start/Stop button.  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
Applying  
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
The lever locks in position automatically.  
4. Removing the remote control from the  
ignition lock, refer to page 61.  
Releasing  
Automatic transmission  
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-  
tor lever to position P.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
4. Removing the remote control from the  
ignition lock, refer to page 61.  
Sport automatic transmission with  
double clutch  
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and  
lower the lever.  
1. With the car at a standstill, press the  
Start/Stop button.  
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake  
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do  
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-  
tinuously press the button of the parking brake  
lever.  
Otherwise, excessive force on the parking  
brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the  
rear of the car to swerve.<  
If the transmission is shifted into N when  
the engine is switched off, you will be  
notified visually and acoustically of this  
fact.  
2. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
3. Remove remote control from the ignition  
lock, refer to page 61. The transmission is  
automatically shifted into transmission  
position P.  
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-  
ing action, occasionally apply the parking  
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming  
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.  
The brake lamps do not light up when the park-  
ing brake is applied.<  
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Driving  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Manual transmission  
The selector lever position is displayed and, in  
manual mode, the engaged gear, e.g. M4.  
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press  
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,  
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-  
ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<  
Changing selector lever positions  
>
With the ignition switched on or the engine  
running, the selector lever can be moved  
out of position P.  
Reverse gear  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a  
slight resistance has to be overcome.  
>
Before moving the lever away from P or N  
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the  
brake; otherwise, the selector lever will  
refuse to move: shiftlock.  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping  
after you select a driving position,  
depress the brake until you are ready to  
start.<  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic  
In addition to fully automatic operation, you can  
also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to  
page 65.  
Vehicle parking  
To prevent the vehicle from rolling,  
always select position P and apply the  
parking brake before leaving the vehicle with  
the engine running.<  
Disengaging the remote control  
A lock prevents inadvertent shifting into the  
selector lever positions R and P. To release the  
lock, press the button on the front of the selec-  
tor lever, see arrow.  
In order to remove the remote control from the  
ignition lock, you must first move the selector  
lever to position P and switch off the engine:  
interlock. Removing the remote control from  
the ignition lock, refer to page 61.  
P Park  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
The transmission locks to prevent the drive  
wheels from turning.  
Selector lever positions  
P R N D M/S + –  
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R Reverse  
Shifting gears via the selector lever  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
Move selector lever from position D toward the  
left into the M/S shifting slot:  
When you press the selector lever forwards or  
backwards, the manual mode is activated and  
Steptronic changes gear.  
N Neutral  
You can select this in a car wash, for example.  
The vehicle can roll.  
The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
D Drive, automatic position  
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-  
ward gears are selected automatically.  
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only  
when they will result in a plausible combination  
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example,  
a downshift that would cause the engine to  
overrev will not be executed by the system.  
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-  
sumption is lowest when you are driving in  
position D.  
The gear selected is briefly displayed in the  
instrument cluster, followed again by the gear  
actually in use.  
Kickdown  
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum  
performance.  
Changing gears using shifting paddles  
on steering wheel  
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-  
throttle resistance point.  
The shift paddles allow you to shift gears  
quickly since both hands can remain on the  
steering wheel.  
Sport program and manual mode M/S  
>
>
When you use the shift paddles on the  
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic  
mode, the transmission switches to manual  
mode.  
If you do not accelerate or shift gears using  
the shift paddles for a certain amount of  
time, the transmission switches back to  
automatic mode.  
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear  
plane, manual mode remains active.<  
Move selector lever from position D toward the  
left into the M/S shifting slot; the Sport program  
is activated. This position is recommended for a  
performance-oriented driving style.  
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
To deactivate the sport program or manual  
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right  
into position D.  
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Driving  
>
>
To upshift, briefly pull the right shift  
paddle +.  
7-gear Sport automatic  
transmission with double  
clutch  
To downshift, briefly pull the left shift  
paddle –.  
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only  
when they will result in a plausible combination  
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 concept  
The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with  
double clutch is an automated manual trans-  
mission with two clutches and secondary gear  
sets in which the clutching and shifting is  
handled by an electrohydraulic system.  
With the 7-gear Sport automatic transmission  
with double clutch, the gears are shifted without  
an interruption in driving power.  
The gear selected is briefly displayed in the  
instrument cluster, followed again by the gear  
actually in use.  
Overriding selector lever lock  
You operate the 7-gear Sport automatic trans-  
mission with double clutch using the selector  
lever and two shift paddles on the steering  
wheel.  
If the selector lever will not move out of  
position P even though the ignition is switched  
on, the brake is depressed, and the button on  
the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever  
lock can be overridden:  
It offers you the following functions:  
>
Either manual or automatic mode: sequen-  
tial mode or drive mode  
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.  
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever  
until the sleeve is inside out.  
>
Automatic downshifting and protection  
against incorrect gear selection, even in  
sequential mode  
>
>
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control,  
refer to page 70  
Automatic intermediate throttle application  
System limitations  
The 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with  
double clutch has an overheating protection  
that protects the clutch from extreme loads.  
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard  
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 243, press the  
red lever, see arrow, while moving the  
selector lever to the desired position.  
The indicator lamp lights up in yellow if  
the transmission becomes too warm.  
Avoid high engine loads and frequent  
accelerations from zero. If the transmission is  
overheated, the indicator lamp lights up in red  
and the power flow to the motor is interrupted. It  
is only possible to continue driving once the  
transmission has cooled down.  
Avoid frequent powerful accelerations from  
zero and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by  
pressing lightly on the accelerator while letting  
the clutch slip, as this may cause the transmis-  
sion to overheat.  
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Controls  
Selector lever positions  
Shifting into P  
P R N D M/S + –  
Press the button P.  
The selector lever position and the engaged  
gear are displayed, e.g. M4.  
P Park  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
The rear wheels are locked.  
Engaging selector lever positions  
The transmission is shifted into P if, with  
the engine running, you open the driver's  
door, do not have your safety belt fastened, and  
subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal  
nor the accelerator. Before leaving the vehicle,  
make sure that the automatic transmission  
selector lever is in the park position. Otherwise,  
the vehicle may begin to move.<  
>
The selector lever can be moved out of  
position P only with the engine running:  
interlock.  
>
Before moving the lever away from P or N  
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the  
brake; otherwise, the desired shift will not  
be executed: shiftlock.  
The transmission is shifted into P as soon  
as you switch off the engine, unless the  
Shifting into N, D, R  
transmission is in N and the remote control is in  
the ignition lock, refer to page 61. As soon as  
you remove the remote control from the ignition  
lock, then the transmission is shifted into P.<  
R Reverse  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
N Neutral  
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired  
direction, overcoming a resistance point if  
necessary. When shifting out of P or into R,  
simultaneously press the button 1.  
You can select this in a car wash, for example.  
The vehicle can roll.  
After the engine is switched off, the trans-  
mission remains in N if you leave the  
remote control in the ignition lock. You can use  
this function at a car wash, for example, refer to  
page 240.<  
The engaged selector lever position is also  
displayed on the selector lever.  
When you release the selector lever, it returns  
to its center position.  
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Driving  
>
Shortly before the speed falls below a gear-  
dependent minimum speed, the transmis-  
sion automatically downshifts without your  
intervention.  
D Drive mode  
In Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted  
automatically.  
Quick downshifting: even in sequential mode,  
you can skip over several gears in order to  
achieve an optimum acceleration. To do so,  
depress the accelerator past the resistance  
point.  
Kickdown  
For sudden acceleration maneuvers such as  
passing, depress the accelerator past the resis-  
tance point. This provides maximum accelera-  
tion.  
To return to automatic mode, push the selector  
lever to the right.  
Sport program and manual operation  
M/S  
Gear shifting  
Upshift or downshift using the selector lever or  
the shift paddles. You do not need to lift your  
foot off the accelerator when doing so.  
Using the selector lever  
>
To upshift, pull the selector lever toward the  
rear.  
>
To downshift, push it toward the front.  
Push selector lever toward the left from the  
selector lever position D, the Sport program is  
activated. This position is recommended for a  
performance-oriented driving style.  
The engaged gear, e.g. S1, is displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
Using the shift paddles on the steering  
wheel  
You can also shift manually using two shift pad-  
dles on the steering wheel. The shift paddles  
allow you to shift gears quickly since both  
hands can remain on the steering wheel.  
When you press the selector lever forwards or  
backwards, the manual mode is activated and  
Steptronic changes gear.  
The engaged gear, e.g. M1 is displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
>
When you use the shift paddles on the  
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic  
mode, the transmission switches to manual  
mode.  
In the following situations, the 7-gear Sport  
automatic transmission with double clutch  
does the thinking for you:  
>
If you do not accelerate or shift gears using  
the shift paddles for a certain amount of  
time, the transmission switches back to  
automatic mode if the selector lever is in  
position D.  
>
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only  
when they will result in a plausible combina-  
tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for  
example, a downshift that could cause the  
engine to overrev will not be executed by  
the system.  
>
At a stop, the transmission is automatically  
shifted down to the first gear.  
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Controls  
Manually unlocking parking lock  
In the event of a power supply interrup-  
tion such as a discharged or discon-  
nected battery or an electrical malfunction, the  
parking lock must be manually unlocked; other-  
wise, the rear wheels are immobilized and the  
vehicle cannot be towed.<  
Only unlock the parking lock manually for  
towing and make sure to set the parking brake  
forcefully beforehand so that the vehicle cannot  
roll. Lock the parking lock again after the vehicle  
is parked.  
>
>
To upshift, briefly pull the right shift  
paddle +.  
To downshift, briefly pull the left shift  
paddle –.  
Releasing  
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.  
Driving dynamics control  
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever  
until the sleeve is inside out.  
The driving dynamics control permits you, at  
the push of a button, to have your BMW react in  
an even more sporty fashion when driving:  
>
Optimal use is made of the engine's speed  
range.  
>
>
Gear changes occur more quickly.  
The engine reacts more spontaneously to  
accelerator pedal movements.  
Activating the system  
3. Using the allen wrench from the tool kit,  
refer to page 243, rotate the cover until it  
reaches the stop, arrow 1, and remove,  
arrow 2.  
Press the SPORT button.  
The LED in the button lights up.  
Deactivating the system  
>
Press the SPORT button again  
Switch off the engine  
4. Insert allen wrench into the opening,  
>
arrow 1.  
The LED in the button goes out.  
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Driving  
Launch Control  
Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-  
tion when starting off on a road surface with  
good traction.  
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-  
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-  
cle will lead to premature component wear.<  
Launch Control is ready for use when the  
engine is at operating temperature, i.e. after  
uninterrupted travel of at least 6.2 miles/10 km.  
5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the  
stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked.  
1. With the engine running, step on the brake  
with your left foot.  
Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-  
site direction; otherwise, you may  
damage the mechanism.<  
2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control (DTC),  
refer to page 90.  
6. Remove allen wrench from the opening.  
3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to  
page 69.  
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking  
lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger  
that the vehicle will roll.<  
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the  
st  
manual mode and select 1 gear.  
5. With your right foot, push the accelerator  
pedal past the resistance point. The engine  
speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag  
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.  
Locking  
1. Press the button, see arrow.  
The parking lock is locked again.  
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-  
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal  
floored.  
7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long  
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed  
past the resistance point.  
Launch Control will be ready for use again after  
you drive a certain distance.  
Launch Control is not available for use during  
the break-in phase, refer to page 124.  
2. Replace cover again.  
3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into  
place.  
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC  
activated whenever possible.<  
4. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
Jump starting and towing, starting on  
page 251.  
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3. "Triple turn signal"  
Turn signals/  
headlamp flasher  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
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2
3
High beams  
Headlamp flasher  
Turn signal  
Wiper system  
Do not switch on the wipers if they immo-  
bilized by ice; otherwise, damage to the  
wiper blades and wiper motor may occur.<  
Using turn signals  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
To turn off manually, press the lever to the  
resistance point.  
Do not use the wipers when the window  
glass is dry; otherwise, the wiper blades  
may experience accelerated wear or damage.<  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
lamp and the turn signals indicates that  
one of the turn signal bulbs has failed.<  
Signaling a turn briefly  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for  
as long as you wish to signal a turn.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.  
The turn signals flash three times.  
1
2
3
Switching on wipers  
You can activate or deactivate this function.  
1. "Settings"  
Switching off wipers or brief wipe  
Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or  
rain sensor  
2. "Lighting"  
4
5
Cleaning windshield and headlamps  
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or  
sensitivity of the rain sensor  
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Driving  
Switching on wipers  
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.  
Press the button again, arrow 3.  
The LED goes out.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial  
position when released.  
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-  
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do  
so could result in damage caused by undesired  
wiper activation.<  
Normal wiper speed  
Press once.  
The system switches to operation in the inter-  
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.  
Cleaning windshield and headlamps  
Pull the lever, arrow 4.  
Fast wiper speed  
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and  
the wipers are operated for a short time.  
Press twice or press beyond the resistance  
point.  
The system switches to normal speed when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
When the vehicle lighting system is switched  
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and  
appropriate intervals.  
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor  
Do not use the washers if there is any  
danger that the fluid will freeze on the  
windshield. If you do, your vision could be  
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be  
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.  
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid  
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage  
the washer pump.<  
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the  
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.  
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time  
between wipes is controlled automatically and  
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain  
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in  
front of the interior rearview mirror.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
Activating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-  
cally heated with the engine running or the  
ignition switched on.  
Washer fluid  
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.  
Therefore, keep it away from ignition  
sources and only store it in the closed original  
container that is kept out of reach of children;  
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.  
Comply with the instructions on the  
container.<  
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the  
button lights up.  
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or  
sensitivity of the rain sensor  
Turn the thumb wheel 5.  
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United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid  
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage  
instructions on the washer fluid container. Use  
BMW's Windshield Washer Concentrate or the  
equivalent.  
Cruise control  
The concept  
You can use the cruise control feature begin-  
ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car then  
stores and maintains the speed that you specify  
using the lever on the steering column.  
Do not use cruise control when driving at  
constant speed is prevented by adverse  
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or  
poor road conditions due to, e.g. snow, rain, ice  
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose  
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a  
result.<  
Washer fluid filler neck  
Only add washer fluid after allowing the  
engine to cool and close the cover com-  
pletely in order to prevent the washer fluid from  
contacting hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid  
spills or leaks constitute a fire hazard and a risk  
to personal safety.<  
One lever for all functions  
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer  
fluid by the same reservoir.  
1
2
Storing and maintaining speed or  
accelerating  
The recommended minimum filling quantity is  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
Storing and maintaining speed or  
decelerating  
Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen-  
trate, tap water and, if required, with a washer  
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-  
mendations.  
3
4
Deactivating cruise control  
Resuming a previously stored speed  
Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner  
concentrate or with pure water since these can  
result in damage to the wiper system.  
Maintaining current speed  
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly,  
arrow 2.  
The car's current speed is stored and main-  
tained. It is briefly displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Do not mix window cleaner concentrates from  
different manufacturers since this may clog the  
washer nozzles.  
If the engine braking power is insufficient on a  
downhill slope, the set speed may be exceeded.  
On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the  
engine output is insufficient.  
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Driving  
Increasing speed  
Resuming a previously stored speed  
Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired  
speed is reached.  
Each time the lever is pressed briefly, the speed  
is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.  
Press the button, arrow 4.  
The last stored speed is resumed and  
maintained.  
The stored speed is briefly displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
Accelerating using the lever  
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is  
switched off.  
Press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired speed  
is reached.  
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on  
the accelerator pedal. The system stores and  
maintains the speed.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Decreasing speed  
Repeatedly pull the lever, arrow 2, until the  
desired speed is reached.  
The functions here are the same as for increas-  
ing the speed or accelerating, except that the  
speed will be decreased.  
When the speed at which the vehicle is traveling  
is stored or when a stored speed is called up,  
the speed is briefly displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Deactivating cruise control  
Push the lever briefly upwards or downwards,  
arrow 3.  
In addition, the system is automatically  
deactivated:  
>
>
When the brakes are applied.  
When the clutch of the manual transmission  
is engaged or the transmission is shifted  
into neutral.  
>
>
When the automatic transmission selector  
lever is moved into the neutral position N.  
When the selector lever of the sport auto-  
matic transmission with double clutch is  
moved into the neutral position N.  
>
>
When the vehicle travels faster or slower  
than the set speed for an extended period,  
e.g. when the accelerator is depressed.  
When DSC is intervening.  
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Controls overview  
Units of measure  
Controls  
Controls overview  
Vehicle equipment  
To select the respective units of measure, miles  
or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for  
the outside temperature, refer to Units of mea-  
sure on page 80.  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Time, outside temperature display  
Setting the time, refer to page 82.  
Outside temperature warning  
Odometer, outside  
temperature display, clock  
When the displayed temperature sinks to  
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a  
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased  
risk of black ice.  
Black ice can also form at temperatures  
above +377/+36. You should there-  
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded  
roads, for example; otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of an accident.<  
Odometer and trip odometer  
1
2
3
Knob in the instrument cluster  
Outside temperature and clock  
Odometer and trip odometer  
Resetting the trip odometer:  
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in  
the instrument cluster.  
When the vehicle is parked  
Knob in the instrument cluster  
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-  
perature and odometer reading briefly after the  
remote control has been taken out of the igni-  
tion lock:  
>
To reset the trip odometer while the ignition  
is switched on  
>
To display the time, outside temperature  
and odometer briefly while the ignition is  
switched off  
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
Tachometer  
Fuel gauge  
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters.  
You can find information on refueling on  
page 221.  
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,  
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for  
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.  
Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.  
Reserve  
Never force the engine speed up into the red  
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel  
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.  
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve  
zone, a message briefly appears on the Control  
Display and the remaining cruising range is dis-  
played on the computer. Under a cruising range  
of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message  
remains in the Control Display.  
Engine oil temperature  
With a dynamic driving style, e.g. rapid corner-  
ing, engine functions are not always assured.  
Refuel as soon as possible once your  
cruising range falls below 30 miles/  
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not  
ensured and damage can occur.<  
When the engine is at normal operating temper-  
ature, the engine oil temperature is between  
approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/  
1506.  
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a  
message appears on the Control Display.  
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Controls overview  
Cruising range  
Controls  
Computer  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated  
on the basis of the way the car has been driven  
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of  
fuel currently in the tank.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Calling up information  
It is important that you refuel as soon as  
possible once your cruising range falls  
below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine func-  
tions are not ensured and damage can occur.<  
Average speed  
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine  
switched off are not included in the calculations  
of average speed.  
Press the button in the turn signal/high beam  
lever.  
With the trip computer, refer to page 79, you  
can have the average speed for another trip  
displayed.  
To reset average speed: press the button in the  
turn signal/high beam lever for approx.  
2 seconds.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the time during which the engine is running.  
With the trip computer, refer to page 79, you  
can have the average consumption for another  
trip displayed.  
The following items of information are  
displayed in the order listed:  
>
>
>
>
>
Cruising range  
To reset average fuel consumption: press the  
button in the turn signal/high beam lever for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
Average speed  
Average fuel consumption  
Current fuel consumption  
No information  
Current fuel consumption  
Displays the current fuel consumption. This  
allows you to see whether your current driving  
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-  
mum exhaust emissions.  
To set the corresponding units of measure,  
refer to Units of measure on page 80.  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
Both displays show:  
Displays on the Control Display  
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
>
>
The average speed and  
the average fuel consumption.  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
Resetting the fuel consumption and  
speed  
You can reset the values for average speed and  
average consumption:  
1. Select the respective menu entry.  
2. Press the controller again to confirm your  
selection.  
Resetting the trip computer  
You can reset all values:  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
Displaying "Onboard info":  
2. "Trip computer"  
3. "Reset"  
>
>
>
Cruising range  
Distance from destination  
Estimated time of arrival if a destination has  
been entered in the navigation system.  
Displaying "Trip computer":  
>
>
>
Departure time  
Trip duration  
Trip distance  
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Controls overview  
Controls  
Settings and information  
Operating principle  
1
2
Button for:  
5
6
7
8
Checking oil level 233  
Setting the time 82  
Setting the date 84  
> Selecting display  
> Setting values  
Button for:  
Viewing service requirement display 80  
> Confirming selected display or set  
Exiting displays  
values  
The outside temperature reading and the time  
reappear when you press button 2 or if you  
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If  
required, complete the current setting first.  
> Calling up computer information 77  
3
4
When the lights are on: instrument lighting  
brightness 104  
Calling up Check Control 84  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
Units of measure  
You can change the units for fuel consumption,  
route/distance, temperature and pressure.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61.  
2. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam  
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-  
priate symbol appears in the display,  
accompanied by the words "SERVICE-  
INFO".  
3. Press button 2.  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual  
service items.  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Service requirements  
The remaining driving distance and the date of  
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly  
immediately after you start the engine or switch  
on the ignition.  
The extent of service work required can  
be read out from the remote control by  
your dealership Service Advisor.<  
For certain maintenance operations, you can  
view the respective distance remaining or due  
date individually in the instrument cluster.  
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Controls overview  
Controls  
Possible displays  
1
2
3
4
5
Button for selecting functions  
Service requirements  
Engine oil  
6
7
Rear brake pads  
Brake fluid  
The sequence of displayed service items may  
vary. The data for the next service appointment  
is shown first.  
Roadworthiness test  
Front brake pads  
3. "Service required"  
More information  
Required maintenance procedures and legally  
mandated inspections are displayed.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
You can request more detailed information on  
every entry:  
You can call up additional information on the  
maintenance regimen on the Control Display.  
Select the entry and press the controller.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
To exit from the menu:  
Move the controller to the left.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Symbols  
No service is currently required.  
The deadline for service or a legally  
mandated inspection is approaching.  
The service deadline has already passed.  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
Entering deadlines for legally required  
inspections  
Automatic Service Request  
Data regarding the maintenance status or  
legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are  
automatically transmitted to your BMW center  
prior to a service due date.  
Make sure the date on the Control Display is  
always set correctly, refer to page 84; other-  
wise, the effectiveness of Condition Based  
Service CBS is not ensured.  
You can check when your BMW center was  
notified.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Service required"  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
3. "Options"  
4. "Last Service Request"  
Clock  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on  
page 32.  
Setting the time  
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.  
6. "Date:"  
In the instrument cluster  
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the  
time format on page 83.  
7. Create the settings.  
8. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The year is highlighted.  
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.  
10. Press the controller to apply the setting.  
The date entry is stored.  
To exit from the menu:  
Move the controller to the left.  
More information on the BMW Maintenance  
System can be found on page 237.  
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Controls overview  
Controls  
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam  
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-  
priate symbol appears in the display,  
accompanied by the time and the word  
"SET".  
Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
2. Press button 2.  
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.  
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.  
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
7. Press button 2.  
The system accepts the new time.  
3. "Time:"  
Via iDrive  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed, and then press the controller.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
The main menu is displayed.  
5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes  
are displayed, and then press the controller.  
The time is stored.  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format and press the  
controller.  
2. "Settings"  
The time format is stored.  
Setting time zone  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time zone:"  
4. Select desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
Date  
The settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on  
page 32.  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Format:"  
Setting the date  
In the instrument cluster  
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer  
to Setting the date format below.  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
Check Control  
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam  
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-  
priate symbol appears in the display,  
accompanied by the date and the word  
"SET".  
The concept  
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions  
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-  
tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes-  
sage includes indicator and warning lamps in  
the instrument cluster and, in some circum-  
stances, an acoustic signal as well as text  
messages at the top of the Control Display.  
2. Press button 2.  
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.  
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.  
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.  
Indicator and warning lamps  
6. Press button 2.  
The system stores the new date.  
Via iDrive  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed, and press the controller.  
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a  
variety of combinations and colors.  
5. Create the necessary settings for the  
month and year.  
Several of the lamps are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
The date is stored.  
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Controls overview  
Controls  
Hiding Check Control messages  
indicates that Check Control messages have  
been stored. These Check Control messages  
can be viewed again later, refer to page 85.  
Press the button on the turn signal/high beam  
lever.  
>
Some Check Control messages are dis-  
played continuously and remain visible until  
the malfunction has been rectified. If several  
malfunctions occur at once, the messages  
are displayed consecutively.  
Text messages  
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control  
Display explain the meaning of the displayed  
indicator and warning lamps.  
These messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this, they are displayed  
again automatically.  
Supplemental text messages  
You can call up more information on the Control  
Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and  
on how to respond, via Check Control.  
They are marked with the symbol  
shown here.  
>
Other Check Control messages are hidden  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.  
They are stored and can be displayed again  
later.  
They are marked with the symbol  
shown here.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-  
matically.  
To exit the display:  
Select "OK" and press the Controller.  
Symbols  
Depending on the Check Control message, you  
can select from among the following functions  
in the supplementary text messages.  
>
"Service request"  
Contact your BMW center.  
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam  
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-  
priate symbol appears in the display,  
>
"Roadside Assistance"  
accompanied by the words "CHECK".  
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.  
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Controls  
Controls overview  
2. Press button 2.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
limit  
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check  
Control messages. If a Check Control mes-  
sage has been stored, the corresponding  
lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text  
message on the Control Display.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning at:"  
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.  
4. Press button 2.  
The display again shows the outside  
temperature and the time.  
Via iDrive  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Check Control"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed  
is displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
The speed limit is stored.  
Applying your current speed as the  
limit  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Select the text message.  
Speed limit  
You can enter a speed, and a Check Control  
message will indicate when you reach 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 your vehicle speed falls below it  
again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.  
The system adopts your current speed as the  
limit.  
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Controls overview  
Controls  
Activating/deactivating the limit  
1. "Settings"  
Setting the voice dialog  
Switch between a standard dialog and a short  
dialog.  
2. "Speed"  
1. "Settings"  
3. "Warning"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Speech mode:"  
4. Select the desired dialog.  
4. Press the controller.  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Language on the Control Display  
Brightness of the Control Display  
The brightness is automatically adapted to the  
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can  
change the basic setting.  
Setting the language  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
4. Select the desired language.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is selected.  
5. Press the controller.  
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-  
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example,  
the brightness control may not be clearly  
visible.  
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Technology for driving comfort and safety  
Technology for driving comfort and safety  
Switching off automatically  
Vehicle equipment  
After approx. 164 ft/50 m of driving or above  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
approx. 18 mph/30 km/h, the system switches  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
off and the LED goes out.  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
Signal tones  
When nearing an object, its position is indicated  
correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis-  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
the special options or national-market version  
tance between vehicle and object decreases,  
the intervals between the tones become  
shorter. If the distance to the nearest object  
functions and systems.  
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin-  
uous tone sounds.  
Park Distance Control PDC  
An interval tone is interrupted after approx.  
3 seconds:  
The concept  
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight  
>
>
If you stop in front of an object that has been  
detected by only one of the corner sensors  
parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual  
indicator warn you of the presence of an object  
behind your vehicle. Four ultrasonic sensors in  
the bumper measure the distance.  
If you are driving parallel to a wall  
Malfunction  
These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/  
2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not  
sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm  
from the corner sensors or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m  
from the center sensors.  
The warning lamp lights up. A mes-  
sage appears on the Control Display.  
PDC is malfunctioning. Have the  
system checked.  
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; oth-  
erwise, physical circumstances may lead to the  
system warning being issued too late.<  
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean  
and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that  
they will continue to operate effectively. When  
using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the  
sensors for extended periods of time and only  
from a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.  
Switching on automatically  
PDC with visual warning  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, the system is activated after approx. second  
when you engage reverse gear or move the  
automatic transmission selector lever to  
The approach of the vehicle to an object is  
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are  
farther away are displayed on the Control Dis-  
play before a signal tone sounds. The display  
appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC  
is activated.  
position R. Wait this short period before driving.  
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Controls  
System limitations  
Dynamic Brake Control DBC  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically produces the maximum braking  
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-  
est possible braking distance during full brak-  
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits  
provided by ABS.  
Even with PDC, final responsibility for  
estimating the distance between the  
vehicle and any obstructions always remains  
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-  
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can  
no longer be detected. The system is also sub-  
ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms  
of ultrasonic measurement, such as those  
encountered with trailer towbars and hitches,  
thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects  
that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs,  
can disappear again from the detection area of  
the sensors before or after a continuous tone  
sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges,  
cannot be detected. Loud sound sources out-  
side or inside the car can drown out the PDC  
signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; oth-  
erwise, there is a risk of personal injury or prop-  
erty damage.<  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the  
duration of the full braking application.  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing  
traction when you pull away from rest or accel-  
erate. The system also recognizes unstable  
driving conditions, for example if the rear of the  
car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting  
at an angle past the front wheels. In these  
cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe  
course within physical limits by reducing engine  
output and through braking actions at the indi-  
vidual wheels.  
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,  
even with DSC. An appropriate driving  
style always remains the responsibility of the  
driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional  
safety margin again by taking risks, as this could  
result in an accident.<  
Driving stability control  
systems  
Your BMW has a number of systems that help  
to maintain the vehicle's stability even in  
adverse driving conditions.  
Deactivating DSC  
Antilock Brake System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking. Safe steering response is maintained  
even during full braking. Active safety is thus  
increased.  
The ABS is operational every time you start the  
engine. Braking safely, refer to page 126.  
Electronic brake-force distribution  
EBV  
Press the button for at least 3 seconds until the  
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up and DSC  
OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC and DSC have  
been simultaneously deactivated. Stabilizing  
and drive-output promoting actions are no  
longer executed.  
The system controls the brake pressure in the  
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.  
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Technology for driving comfort and safety  
In the same way as with a differential interlock,  
even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are  
still performed on the rear axle to enhance drive  
output if the drive wheels experience a signifi-  
cant loss of traction.  
Activating DTC  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again  
as soon as possible.  
Activating DSC  
Press the button again; the indicator lamp in the  
instrument cluster goes out.  
Press the button; the indicator lamp for DSC  
OFF lights up and TRACTION is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
For better control  
If the indicator lamp flashes: the DSC  
controls the driving and braking forces.  
For better control  
If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and  
DTC have failed.  
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC con-  
trols the driving and braking forces.  
The indicator lamp lights up and  
DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument  
cluster: DSC is deactivated.  
If the indicator lamp lights up: DSC and  
DTC have failed.  
The indicator lamp lights up and TRAC-  
TION is displayed in the instrument  
cluster: DTC is activated.  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  
DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out-  
put is optimized for particular road conditions,  
e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys-  
tem assures the maximal drive output, but with  
reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces-  
sary to drive with appropriate caution.  
Deactivating DTC  
Press the button again; the indicator lamp in the  
instrument cluster goes out.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC  
under the following special circumstances:  
Drive-off assistant  
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off  
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary  
to use the parking brake for this.  
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When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,  
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered  
roads  
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When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-  
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground  
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the  
brake.  
When driving with snow chains  
2. Release the brake and drive off without  
delay.  
The drive-off assistant holds the car in  
place for approx. 2 seconds after the  
brake is released. Drive off without delay after  
releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off  
assistant will no longer hold the car in place  
after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to  
roll backwards.<  
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3. "Flat Tire Monitor"  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The concept  
The system does not measure the actual infla-  
tion pressure in the tires.  
The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by  
comparing the rotational speeds of the individ-  
ual wheels while moving.  
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and  
therefore the rotational speed of the corre-  
sponding wheel change. This is detected and  
reported as a flat tire.  
The status is displayed.  
Initialization  
Functional requirement  
The initialization process adopts the set infla-  
tion tire pressures as reference values for the  
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by  
confirming the inflation pressures.  
The system must have been initialized while the  
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,  
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.  
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been  
corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed,  
reinitialize the system.  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Reset"  
System limitations  
Sudden serious tire damage caused by  
external influences cannot be indicated in  
advance.<  
The system will not detect a natural, uniform  
pressure loss in all four tires. Therefore, check  
the tire inflation pressure regularly.  
In the following situations, the system could be  
delayed or malfunction:  
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System has not been initialized  
Driving on snowy or slippery road surface  
4. Start the engine – do not drive away.  
5. Start the initialization by selecting "Reset".  
6. Start driving.  
Performance-oriented style of driving: slip  
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration  
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Snow chains are attached  
The initialization is completed during driv-  
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.  
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-  
tinued automatically.<  
Status display  
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can  
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.  
whether or not the FTM is active.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid  
turning abruptly and driving over obstacles  
such as curbs, potholes, etc.  
Indication of a flat tire  
The warning lamps come on in yellow  
and red. A message appears on the  
Control Display. In addition, a signal  
sounds. There is a flat tire or a major  
Since the possible driving distance depends to  
a considerable degree on the strain exerted on  
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,  
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,  
depending on the speed, road condition, out-  
side temperature, vehicle load, etc.  
loss in tire pressure.  
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with  
caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat  
tires, do not continue driving; continuing  
to drive can result in serious accidents.<  
When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling  
characteristics change, e.g. there will be  
reduced directional stability during braking,  
braking distances will be longer, and self-  
steering response will change.<  
When a flat tire is reported, the Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control DSC is activated.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Run-flat tires  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can  
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce  
your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; oth-  
erwise, tire components may become  
detached, which could result in an accident. Do  
not continue driving; instead, contact your  
BMW center.<  
With a damaged tire, is possible to continue  
driving at speeds of up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
When driving with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation  
pressure in all four tires.  
The concept  
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-  
rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have  
been initialized. The system must then be  
initialized.  
Check the inflation pressure in the four installed  
tires. The system notifies you if there is a signif-  
icant loss of pressure in one or more tires.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire pressure:  
Functional requirement  
The system must have been reset while the  
inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reli-  
able signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to  
ensure that the system will operate properly.  
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been  
corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed,  
reset the system.  
The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire  
depends on the load and the stress on the  
vehicle while driving.  
With an average load, it may be possible to drive  
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.  
When driving with damaged tires, the handling  
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid  
sooner when braking, braking distances will be  
longer, or self-steering response will change.  
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Green wheels  
Controls  
System limitations  
Sudden serious tire damage caused by  
external influences cannot be indicated in  
advance.<  
The inflation pressure corresponds to the  
desired state.  
"TPM active" appears in the Control Display.  
The system does not function correctly if it has  
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be  
indicated even though the tire inflation pres-  
sures are correct.  
One wheel yellow  
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-  
sure in the indicated tire.  
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat  
tire:  
All wheels yellow  
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When a wheel without TPM electronics is  
installed.  
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There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire  
pressure in several tires.  
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Interference with TPM by other systems or  
devices with the same transmission  
frequency.  
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The system was not reset after a wheel  
change and thus issues a warning based on  
the inflation pressures initialized last.  
Status display  
Gray wheels  
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,  
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.  
The system cannot detect a puncture.  
Reasons for this may be:  
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TPM is being reset.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
Interference from systems or devices that  
use the same radio frequency.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"  
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Malfunction.  
Resetting the system  
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-  
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed,  
reset the system.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Reset"  
The status is displayed.  
Status indicator on the Control Display  
The color of the tires represents the status of  
the tires and the system.  
A change in the tire inflation pressure during  
driving is taken into account.  
A correction is only required when this is  
indicated by the TPM.  
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5. Reset the inflation pressure by selecting  
"Reset".  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
6. Start driving.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting  
TPM..." is displayed.  
3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation  
pressure in all four tires.  
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation  
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target  
values to be monitored. The resetting process  
is completed automatically as you drive. On the  
Control Display, the wheels are shown in green  
and "Status: TPM active" is displayed.  
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four  
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may  
not have been reset. The system must then  
be reset.  
Possible driving distance with complete loss of  
tire pressure:  
The trip can be interrupted at any time. When  
driving resumes, resetting continues automati-  
cally.  
The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire  
depends on the load and the stress on the vehi-  
cle while driving.  
If a flat tire is detected while the system is  
resetting, all tires on the Control Display  
are displayed in yellow. The message "Low  
tire!" is displayed.<  
With an average load, it may be possible to drive  
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.  
When driving with damaged tires, the handling  
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid  
sooner when braking, braking distances will be  
longer, or self-steering response will change.  
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid  
turning abruptly and driving over obstacles  
such as curbs, potholes, etc.  
Message for low tire inflation pressure  
The warning lamps light up in yellow  
and red. A message appears on the  
Control Display. In addition, a signal  
sounds.  
Since the possible driving distance depends to  
a considerable degree on the strain exerted on  
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,  
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,  
depending on the speed, road condition, out-  
side temperature, vehicle load, etc.  
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There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire  
pressure in the indicated wheel.  
The system was not reset after a wheel  
change and thus issues a warning based on  
the inflation pressures initialized last.  
Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with  
caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
When there is a tire pressure loss, the handling  
characteristics change, e.g. there will be  
reduced directional stability during braking,  
braking distances will be longer, and self-steer-  
ing response will change.<  
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat  
tires, do not continue driving; continuing  
to drive can result in serious accidents.<  
When a low tire pressure is reported, the  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can  
indicate complete failure of the tire.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Run-flat tires  
Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a  
stop; otherwise, tire components may become  
detached, which could result in an accident. Do  
not continue driving; instead, contact your  
BMW center.<  
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at  
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
When driving with a damaged tire:  
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vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If  
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the  
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-  
tion pressure label, you should determine the  
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As  
an added safety feature, your vehicle has been  
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-  
tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure  
telltale when one or more of your tires are signif-  
icantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the  
low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should  
stop and check your tires as soon as possible,  
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving  
on a significantly underinflated tire causes the  
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.  
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and  
tire tread life and may affect the vehicle's han-  
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the  
TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-  
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to  
maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin-  
flation has not reached the level to trigger illumi-  
nation of the TPMS low tire pressure indicator.  
Message for unsuccessful system  
reset  
Yellow warning lamp lights up. A  
message appears on the Control  
Display.  
The system has detected a wheel change, but  
was not reset. A reliable warning is not possible  
at the current inflation pressures.  
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the  
system, refer to page 93.  
Malfunction  
The small warning lamp flashes in  
yellow and then lights up continu-  
ously; the large warning lamp lights  
up in yellow. The tires appear in gray  
in the Control Display. No punctures can be  
detected.  
Display in the following situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics has been  
installed:  
Have it checked by your BMW center.  
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined  
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-  
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash  
for approximately one minute and then remain  
continuously lit. This sequence will continue  
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as  
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction  
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be  
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as  
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a  
variety of reasons, including the installation of  
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the  
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning  
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction  
telltale after replacing one or more tires or  
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the  
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Malfunction  
Have the system checked  
Tire Pressure Monitor was unable to  
complete the resetting process. Reset the  
system again.  
The small warning lamp flashes in  
yellow and then lights up continu-  
ously; the large warning lamp lights  
up in yellow. The tires appear in gray  
in the Control Display.  
Display in the following situations:  
Interference from systems or devices that use  
the same radio frequency. The system auto-  
matically becomes active again when the vehi-  
cle moves out of the interference zone.  
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow  
the TPMS to continue to function properly.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138  
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems  
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold  
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-  
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the  
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Defect  
Active steering  
If there is a defect, a corresponding text mes-  
sage appears. Have the system checked.  
The concept  
Active steering varies the turning angle of the  
front wheels in relation to steering wheel move-  
ments. It also varies the steering force required  
to turn the wheels depending on the speed at  
which you are driving.  
Servotronic  
The concept  
The Servotronic varies the steering force  
required to turn the wheels relative to the  
vehicle speed.  
At low speeds, the steering force is strongly  
assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering.  
As the vehicle speed increases, the steering  
assisting power is reduced.  
When you are driving in the low speed range,  
e.g. in a town or when parking, the steering  
angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes very  
direct and less effort is required to turn the  
wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other  
hand, the steering angle is reduced as the  
speed increases. This improves the handling of  
your BMW over the entire speed range.  
This system functions automatically.  
In critical situations, the system can make tar-  
geted corrections to the steering angle pro-  
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle  
before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing  
intervention is simultaneously deactivated  
when DSC is switched off, refer to page 89.  
Malfunctions  
The warning lamp lights up. A mes-  
sage appears on the Control Display.  
Servotronic is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Steering response will be different. You  
can continue your journey, but moderate your  
speed and exercise due caution. Have the  
system checked as soon as possible.  
Malfunction  
The warning lamps come on. Active  
steering is malfunctioning or is tem-  
porarily deactivated. At low speeds,  
greater steering wheel movements  
Brake Force Display  
are required, whereas at higher speeds the  
vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering  
wheel movements. The stability-enhancing  
feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau-  
tiously and think well ahead.  
Deactivation  
Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini-  
tialization. A message indicates that the feature  
is deactivated. Initialization may take several  
minutes.  
On the left: normal braking.  
On the right: sharp braking.  
If the message does not disappear during the  
current trip, have the system checked.  
When the rear fog lamps are switched on, the  
Brake Force Display is not active and the illumi-  
nated area for normal braking is reduced by  
approximately half.  
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Airbags  
The following airbags are located under the  
marked covers:  
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove  
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do  
not modify the individual components of the  
system or its wiring in any way. This includes  
the upholstered covers on the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well  
as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to  
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.  
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2
3
4
Front airbags  
Coupe: head airbags  
Side airbags in the seat backrests  
Convertible: knee airbags  
Protective action  
Do not touch the individual components imme-  
diately after the system has been triggered,  
because there is a danger of burns.  
Observe the adjustment instructions on  
page 49 to ensure the best possible  
personal protection.<  
In the event of faults, immobilization, or after the  
airbag system has been triggered, only have the  
testing, repair, or disassembly and scrapping of  
gas generator performed by your BMW center  
or a workshop that has the required explosives  
licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on  
the system could lead to failure in an emer-  
gency or to undesired airbag activation, either  
of which could result in personal injury.<  
The front airbags help protect the driver and  
front passenger by responding to frontal  
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-  
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the  
head and side airbags help provide protection in  
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-  
bag supports the side upper body area. The  
head air bag supports the head.  
Warning notices and information about the  
airbags can also be found on the sun visors.  
The airbags have been designed to not be trig-  
gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in  
minor accidents or rear-end collisions.  
Automatic deactivation of the front  
passenger airbags  
Do not apply adhesive materials to the  
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or  
modify them in any other way.  
Keep the dashboard and window on the front  
passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with  
adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach  
holders such as for navigation instruments and  
mobile phones.  
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other  
objects not specifically approved for seats with  
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not  
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets  
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-  
senger seat cushion determines whether and  
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-  
bags for the front passenger are activated or  
deactivated by the system accordingly.  
The indicator lamp above the interior  
rearview mirror shows the current status  
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or  
activated, refer to Status of front passenger  
airbags below.<  
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Before transporting a child on the front  
passenger seat, read the safety precau-  
tions and handling instructions under Trans-  
porting children safely, refer to page 58.  
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-  
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-  
tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front  
passenger airbags lights up. In such cases, the  
passenger should change his or her sitting  
position so that the front passenger airbags are  
activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the  
desired airbag status cannot be achieved by  
changing the sitting position, transport the rele-  
vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach  
seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or  
other items to the front passenger seat unless  
they are specifically recommended by BMW.  
Do not place any items under the seat which  
could press against the seat from below. Other-  
wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is  
not ensured.<  
Most child seats are detected by the  
system. This particularly applies to  
child seats that were required by NHTSA at  
the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After  
mounting a child seat, ensure that the indi-  
cator lamp for the front passenger airbag is  
lit. It indicates that the child seat has been  
detected and that the front passenger air-  
bags are deactivated.<  
>
The indicator lamp does not come on when,  
for example, a person of sufficient size and  
in a correct sitting position is detected on  
the seat.  
The front and side airbags for the front  
passenger are activated.  
>
The indicator lamp does not light up if the  
seat is empty.  
The front and side airbags for the front  
passenger are not activated.  
Operational readiness of airbag system  
Status of front passenger airbags  
As of radio readiness, refer to page 61, the  
warning lamp lights up briefly to indicate that  
the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners  
are operational.  
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-  
bags shows the functional status of the front  
passenger front and side airbags in accordance  
with whether and how the front passenger seat  
is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether  
the front passenger airbags are activated or  
deactivated.  
Airbag system malfunction  
>
Warning lamp does not light up at radio  
readiness or beyond.  
>
Warning lamp remains permanently on.  
>
The indicator lamp lights up when a child in  
a specially designated child restraint sys-  
tem is detected, as intended, on the seat.  
The front and side airbags for the front  
passenger are not activated.  
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,  
have it checked without delay; otherwise,  
there is the risk that the system will not function  
as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci-  
dent occurs.<  
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4. Push the protection bar down until it snaps  
into place.  
Convertible: rollover  
protection system  
The rollover protection system is activated  
automatically in the event of an accident of suf-  
ficient severity or an extreme tilt in the car's lon-  
gitudinal axis. The protection bars behind the  
rear head restraints deploy within fractions of a  
second.  
As a supplementary system to the reinforced  
windshield frame, the rollover protection  
system increases the safety of the vehicle  
occupants.  
5. Repeat the procedure for the other protec-  
tion bar.  
Always keep the area of movement of the  
rollover protection system clear.  
In minor accidents, you are protected by the  
fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-  
dent severity, by the safety belt tensioner and  
multi-phase airbag retention system.<  
Have the rollover protection system checked  
after an unexpected activation.  
If the rollover protective system is  
extended, do not operate the convertible  
top.  
Do not make any modifications to the individual  
components of the rollover protection system  
or its cabling.  
Work on the rollover protection system should  
be performed only by your BMW center.  
Faulty repair may lead to the failure of the sys-  
tem or malfunctions.  
Resetting  
If the rollover protection system was not  
impacted after being automatically activated, it  
can be reset by lowering the protection bars to  
their original positions. This does not require  
tools.  
To check the system and ensure flawless long-  
term operation, always observe the service  
intervals, refer to page 80.<  
1. Push the locking lever to one side and hold  
it there.  
2. Push the protection bar halfway down from  
above.  
3. Release the locking lever.  
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Lamps  
Lamps  
Parking lamps  
Vehicle equipment  
In switch position 1, the front, rear and side  
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the  
parking lamps for parking.  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
With halogen headlamps: when the ignition is  
switched off and the switch is in position 1, only  
the outside sections of the rear lamps are illumi-  
nated, refer to page 246.  
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-  
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for  
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-  
tery might not have enough power to start the  
engine. It is preferable to switch on the left-  
hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps,  
refer to page 102.<  
Overview  
Low-beam headlamps  
The low beams light up when the light switch is  
in position 2 and the ignition is on.  
Automatic headlamp control  
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams  
are switched on and off automatically depend-  
ing on ambient lighting conditions, e.g. in a tun-  
nel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The  
Adaptive Light Control is active. The LED next  
to the symbol is illuminated when the low  
beams are on. You can also activate the daytime  
running lights, refer to page 101. In the situa-  
tions described above, the lamps then automat-  
ically switch from daytime running lights to low  
beams.  
0
Lamps off,  
daytime running lights  
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2
Parking lamps and daytime running lights  
Low beams,  
welcome lamps  
3
Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-  
ning lights, welcome lamps, High-beam  
Assistant, Adaptive Light Control  
The headlamps may also come on when the  
sun is sitting low on a blue sky.  
Parking lamps/low beams,  
automatic headlamp control  
The low beams remain switched on inde-  
pendent of the ambient lighting condi-  
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<  
General information  
When the driver's door is opened with ignition  
switched off, then the exterior lighting is auto-  
matically switched off if the light switch is in  
position 0, 2, or 3.  
The automatic headlamp control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal  
judgment in determining when the lamps  
should be switched on in response to ambient  
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lighting conditions. For example, the system  
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid  
safety risks, you should always switch on the  
low-beam headlamps manually under these  
conditions.<  
4. Set the duration.  
Welcome lamps  
If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3  
when you park the car, the parking lamps and  
the interior lamps light up briefly when you  
unlock the vehicle.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Activating/deactivating welcome  
lamps  
Daytime running lights  
1. "Settings"  
The daytime running lights light up in switch  
position 0, 1, and 3. They output less light than  
the low beams.  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Welcome light"  
The tail lamps may also light up.  
Activating/deactivating daytime  
running lights  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Pathway lighting  
If the headlamp flasher is activated after switch-  
ing off the ignition with the lamps switched off,  
the low beams come on and remain on for a  
certain time.  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
Setting duration  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
Adaptive Light Control  
3. "Pathway light.:"  
The concept  
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp  
control system that enables better illumination  
of the road surface. Depending on the steering  
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Lamps  
angle and other parameters, the light from the  
headlamp follows the course of the road.  
Roadside parking lamps, left or right  
There is an additional option of switching on the  
lamps on the side of the car facing the road  
when parked.  
In tight curves such as on switchbacks or when  
turning, at speeds up to approx. 40 mph/  
70 km/h, an additional, cornering light is  
switched on that lights up the area inside the  
curve.  
Switching on  
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or  
down beyond the pressure point for approx.  
1 second, arrow 3.  
Activating Adaptive Light Control  
With the ignition switched on, turn the light  
switch to position 3, refer to page 100.  
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-  
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for  
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-  
tery might not have enough power to start the  
engine.<  
The corner-illuminating lamp is switched on  
automatically, depending on the steering wheel  
angle or turn signal indicator.  
Standstill function: to avoid blinding oncoming  
traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not  
direct light toward the driver's side when the  
vehicle is at a standstill.  
Switching off  
Press the lever in the opposite direction to the  
pressure point, arrow 3.  
When you are reversing, only the corner-illumi-  
nating lamps are switched on and active on  
both sides.  
High-beam Assistant  
Malfunction  
The concept  
The warning lamp lights up. A mes-  
sage appears on the Control Display.  
The Adaptive Light Control is mal-  
functioning or failed. Have the system checked  
as soon as possible.  
This system automatically switches the high  
beams on and off. The procedure is controlled  
by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview  
mirror. The assistant ensures that the high  
beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-  
uation allows. It handles this task for you and  
gives you the benefit of the best possible view.  
You can intervene at any time and switch the  
high beams on and off as usual.  
High beams/roadside parking  
lamps  
Activating the system  
1. Turn the light switch to position 3, refer to  
page 100.  
2. With the low beams switched on, briefly  
push the turn signal/high beam lever in the  
direction of the high beam.  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up when the high beams  
are activated. The system automati-  
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High beams  
cally switches from high beams to low beams  
Headlamp flasher  
Roadside parking lamps  
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and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic,  
traffic ahead of you, and adequate ambient  
lighting, e.g. on city streets.  
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In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,  
in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming  
traffic on highways  
In poorly lit towns and cities and in the  
presence of highly reflective signs  
Switching the high beams on and off  
manually  
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At low speeds  
Whenever you wish, or when the situation  
requires, you can intervene:  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-  
ered with stickers, etc.  
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If the High-beam Assistant switches on the  
high beams, but you would like to drive with  
the low beams, simply switch off the high  
beams using the turn signal/high beam  
lever. This deactivates the High-beam  
Assistant.  
To reactivate the system, briefly push the  
turn signal/high beam lever toward the high  
beams again.  
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If the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor on  
the front of the interior rearview mirror using  
a cloth moistened with a small amount of  
glass cleaner.  
Activating via iDrive  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
If the High-beam Assistant switches on the  
low beams, but you would like to drive with  
the high beams, switch on the high beams  
as usual. This deactivates the system and  
the high beams need to be switched off  
manually, if necessary.  
To reactivate the system, briefly push the  
turn signal/high beam lever toward the high  
beams again.  
3. "High beam assistant"  
Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the  
low beams switched on.  
System limitations  
The setting is stored for the remote control  
currently in use.  
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve  
as a substitute for the driver's personal  
judgment of when to use the high beams.  
Therefore, manually switch off the high beams  
in situations where this is required to avoid a  
safety risk.<  
Fog lamps  
The system is not fully functional in situations  
such as the following, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
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In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation  
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In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as  
pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and  
wagons; when driving close to train or ship  
traffic; and at animal crossings  
To switch on/off, press the button.  
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The parking lamps or low beams must  
be switched on for the fog lamps to  
operate. The green indicator lamp in  
the instrument cluster lights up whenever the  
fog lamps are on.  
3. Push button 1 up or down to select the  
desired brightness level.  
4. Press button 2.  
The display again shows the outside  
temperature and the time.  
The fog lamps are switched off while you acti-  
vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high  
beams.  
Interior lamps  
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps, entry  
lamps, trunk lamp, and courtesy lamps are  
controlled automatically.  
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-  
vated, the low beams will come on auto-  
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<  
The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the  
door handles and illuminate the ground in front  
of the doors.  
Instrument lighting  
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument  
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low  
beams are switched on.  
To reduce the drain on the battery, a few  
minutes after the radio readiness is  
switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on  
page 61, all lights in the vehicle's passenger  
compartment are switched off.<  
Switching interior lamps on/off  
manually  
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam  
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-  
priate symbol appears in the display,  
accompanied by the brightness level and  
the word "SET".  
Interior lamps, front and rear:  
To switch on and off, press the button.  
2. Press button 2.  
To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps,  
entry lamps, and courtesy lamps permanently,  
press the button for the front interior lamps for  
about 3 seconds.  
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Reading lamps  
There are reading lamps at the front and rear,  
next to the interior lights. To switch on and off,  
press the button.  
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Climate  
Climate  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
Overview  
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Airflow directed toward the windshield and  
side windows  
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7
Air distribution, manual  
Temperature, left side  
Maximum cooling  
Air to the upper body area:  
Draft-free ventilation 109  
AUTO program  
Air to the footwell  
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9
Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO  
intensity  
Temperature  
Turn to set the desired tempera-  
ture.  
Display  
10 Automatic recirculated air control AUC/  
The automatic climate control  
achieves this temperature as  
Recirculated air mode  
quickly as possible regardless of the season,  
using maximum cooling or heating power if  
necessary, and then maintains it.  
11 Temperature, right side  
12 ALL program  
13 Defrosting windows and removing  
Avoid rapid switching between different tem-  
perature settings. The automatic climate con-  
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set  
temperature.  
condensation  
14 Switching air conditioning on/off manually  
15 Rear window defroster  
Maximum heating power can be obtained with  
the highest setting, regardless of the outside  
temperature.  
16 Seat heating, right side 54  
17 Interior temperature sensor, please keep  
clear  
The system cools steadily in the lowest setting,  
regardless of the outside temperature.  
18 Seat heating, left side 54  
Maximum cooling  
Automatic climate control  
Press the button.  
The system is set to the lowest  
temperature, maximum air volume  
and recirculated air mode.  
Comfortable interior climate  
AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution  
and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to  
AUTO program below. All you need to do is  
select an interior temperature which is comfort-  
able for you.  
Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper  
body region. Open them for this purpose.  
Air is cooled as quickly as possible  
The following sections inform you in detail  
about how to adjust the settings.  
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Above an outside temperature of approx.  
327/06  
Most settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile  
settings on page 33.  
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When the engine is running  
AUTO program  
Press the button.  
Adjusting air distribution manually  
Air volume, air distribution and  
temperature are controlled auto-  
The air distribution can be  
switched on and off manually. The  
air is directed to the windshield, to  
the upper body area and to the  
footwell.  
matically.  
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO  
intensity and outside influences, the air is  
directed toward the windshield, the side  
windows, the upper body and the footwell.  
The automatic air distribution can be switched  
back on by pressing the AUTO button. The air  
conditioning is switched on automatically and  
the manual air distribution setting is cleared.  
Pressing the AUTO button automatically  
switches on the air conditioning.  
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At the same time, a condensation sensor  
controls the program so as to prevent window  
condensation as much as possible.  
Automatic recirculated air control  
AUC/Recirculated air mode  
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollut-  
ants in the immediate environment by tempo-  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The  
system then recirculates the air currently within  
the vehicle.  
The program is switched off when the air distri-  
bution is set manually or the button is pressed  
again.  
Intensity of the AUTO program  
Press the button repeatedly to  
select an operating mode:  
With the AUTO program switched on, auto-  
matic control of the air volume and air  
distribution can be adjusted:  
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LED off: outside air flows in continuously.  
Press the left side of the button to  
reduce the intensity. Press the  
right side of the button to  
Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor  
detects pollutants in the outside air and  
controls the shut-off automatically.  
increase it.  
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Right-hand LED on, recirculated air mode:  
the supply of outside air is permanently  
shut off. If the windows fog over, switch off  
recirculated air mode and increase the air  
volume, if necessary. Make sure that air can  
flow onto the windshield.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Convertible Program  
The Convertible Program is active when the  
convertible top is open and the AUTO program  
is switched on. During the Convertible Program,  
the automatic climate control is optimized for  
driving with the soft top down. In addition, the  
air volume is increased as vehicle speed  
increases.  
The recirculated air mode should not be  
used continuously for lengthy periods;  
otherwise, the quality of the air inside the car  
will gradually deteriorate.<  
Via the button on the steering wheel  
The effectiveness of the Convertible  
Program can be enhanced considerably  
by installing the wind deflector.<  
You can switch quickly between the recircu-  
lated air mode and the previous mode using a  
button on the steering wheel, refer to page 13.  
Adjusting air volume manually  
ALL program  
To be able to manually adjust the air volume,  
switch off the AUTO program first.  
Press the button.  
The current temperature setting  
on the driver's side is transferred to  
the front passenger side.  
Press the left side of the button to  
reduce the air volume. Press the  
right side of the button to  
increase it.  
If the temperature setting on the driver's side is  
changed, the temperature on the front passen-  
ger side is changed as well.  
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off  
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The  
display remains the same.  
The program is switched off when the setting  
is adjusted on the front passenger side or the  
button is pressed again.  
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Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Switching on  
Press any button, except the buttons for the  
ALL program or the rear window defroster.  
Press the button.  
Quickly removes ice and conden-  
sation from the windshield and  
front side windows.  
Ventilation  
For this purpose, also switch on the air  
conditioning.  
Switching air conditioning on/off  
The passenger compartment can only be  
cooled while the engine is running.  
Press the button.  
The air is cooled and dehumidified  
and – depending on the tempera-  
ture setting – warmed again.  
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Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open  
and close the air vents  
Use the levers to change the direction of the  
airflow  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog up briefly when the engine is started.  
Pressing the AUTO button automatically  
switches on the air conditioning.  
Ventilation for cooling  
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool  
air in your direction, e.g. if it has become too hot  
in the car.  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button.  
The defroster is switched off auto-  
matically after a certain time.  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the  
upper wires serve as an antenna and are not  
part of the rear window defroster.  
Draft-free ventilation  
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past  
you and not straight at you.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the  
incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-  
vides additional protection by filtering gaseous  
pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen-  
ter replaces this combined filter during routine  
maintenance.  
Switching the system on/off  
Switching off  
Press and hold the left button or  
press the left button at the lowest  
level.  
All displays are cleared except for the rear  
window defroster if it is switched on.  
The outside air supply is blocked when  
the automatic climate control is switched  
off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window  
fogs over, switch the system back on and  
increase the air volume.<  
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Preselecting switch-on times  
1. "Settings"  
Parked car ventilation  
The concept  
2. "Climate"  
The parked car ventilation provides ventilation  
to the passenger compartment and lowers its  
temperature, if necessary.  
3. "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"  
4. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"  
For any outside temperature, the system can be  
switched on or off directly or via a preset  
switch-on time. It will remain on for 30 minutes.  
Due to its high power consumption, the parked  
car ventilation system should not be switched  
on twice in a row without driving in between to  
allow the battery to recharge.  
Open the vents so that air can flow out.  
They can be operated via iDrive.  
5. Turn the controller: set the hours.  
6. Press the controller: the setting is  
accepted.  
Switching on and off directly  
1. "Settings"  
7. Turn the controller: set the minutes.  
2. "Climate"  
8. Press the controller: the setting is  
accepted.  
3. "Activate parked-car vent."  
The symbol on the automatic climate Control  
Display lights up.  
The symbol on the automatic climate Control  
Display flashes when the system has switched  
on.  
The respective system is switched on  
within the next 24 hours only. After these  
have elapsed, it must be reactivated.<  
The symbol on the automatic climate control  
display flashes.  
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Compatibility  
Vehicle equipment  
If this symbol appears on the package  
or in the instructions supplied with the  
device to be operated, you can gener-  
ally assume that the device is compatible with  
the Integrated universal remote control.  
In this chapter, all production, country, and  
optional equipment that is offered in the model  
range is described. For this reason, descrip-  
tions will be given of some equipment that may  
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to  
the special options or national-market version  
selected. This also applies to safety related  
functions and systems.  
For additional questions, please consult:  
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Your BMW center.  
on the Internet.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson  
Controls, Inc.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
Controls on the interior rearview mirror  
The concept  
The Integrated universal remote control can be  
used to operate up to 3 functions of remote-  
controlled devices such as garage door open-  
ers or lighting systems. The Integrated univer-  
sal remote control thus replaces as many as  
three different hand-held transmitters. To oper-  
ate them, the buttons on the interior rearview  
mirror must be programmed with the desired  
functions. Programming requires the hand-held  
transmitter for the respective device.  
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LED  
Buttons  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control to operate a  
device, always inspect the immediate area to  
make certain that no people, animals or objects  
are within the pivoting or travel range of the  
device being operated.  
Hand-held transmitter, required for  
programming.  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Also follow the safety instructions supplied with  
the hand-held transmitter.<  
2. Initial operation:  
Simultaneously hold down the right and  
left buttons on the inside mirror for approx.  
20 seconds until the LED on the inside  
mirror flashes.  
For security reasons, make sure to delete the  
stored functions before selling the vehicle, refer  
to page 113.  
All programs of the buttons on the rearview  
mirror are deleted.  
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3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the  
device to be controlled about 1 in/2.5 cm to  
3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the  
inside mirror.  
For information about synchronizing can also  
be found in the operating instructions for the  
device to be set.  
Programming will be easier with the aid of a  
second person.  
The required distance depends on the  
hand-held transmitter.  
Synchronizing:  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be pro-  
grammed on the inside mirror.  
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the  
remote-controlled device.  
2. Program the Integrated universal remote  
control as described above.  
The LED on the inside mirror will flash  
slowly at first.  
3. Locate and press the synchronization  
button on the device to be set. You have  
approx. 30 seconds to perform the next  
step.  
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release  
both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates  
that the button on the inside mirror has  
been programmed.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
inside mirror for approx. 3 seconds and then  
release it. Repeat this operation, up to three  
times if necessary, to complete the syn-  
chronization. If the synchronization has  
succeeded, the programmed function is  
performed.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly within  
60 seconds, change the distance between  
the inside mirror and the hand-held trans-  
mitter and repeat this step. This may  
require several attempts. Allow at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
6. To program additional functions on the  
other buttons of the inside mirror, repeat  
steps 3 through 5.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the  
device to be controlled about 1 in/2.5 cm to  
3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the  
inside mirror.  
The buttons on the inside mirror can be used to  
operate the devices if the ignition is switched  
on.  
The required distance depends on the  
hand-held transmitter.  
Special procedure with alternating-  
code systems  
3. Press the desired button on the inside  
mirror.  
If the device fails to function even after repeated  
programming, check whether the device to be  
controlled uses an alternating-code system.  
4. If the LED on the inside mirror flashes  
slowly after approx. 20 seconds, press the  
transmit key of the hand-held transmitter.  
To do so, either read the instructions for the  
device or hold down the programmed button on  
the inside mirror. If the LED on the inside mirror  
flashes quickly at first and then remains lit for  
2 seconds, the device uses an alternating-code  
system. The LED flashes and lights up repeat-  
edly for approx. 20 seconds.  
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release  
both buttons.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after  
approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance and  
repeat the step.  
In devices with an alternating-code system, the  
Integrated universal remote control and the  
device must also be synchronized.  
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Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly  
Digital compass  
after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance  
and repeat this step or, if the programming  
by means of the hand-held transmitter was  
interrupted, hold down the button on the  
inside mirror and then press and release the  
button on the hand-held transmitter several  
times, holding it down for 2 seconds each  
time.  
Operation  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control to operate a  
device, always inspect the immediate area to  
make certain that no people, animals or objects  
are within the pivoting or travel range of the  
device being operated.  
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Adjustment button  
Display  
The display shows you the main or secondary  
compass direction in which you are driving.  
Operating principle  
You can call up various functions by pressing  
the adjustment button with a pointed object  
such as a pen or similar item. The following  
adjustment options are displayed one after the  
other, depending on how long you keep the  
adjustment button pressed:  
Also follow the safety instructions supplied with  
the hand-held transmitter.<  
The button on the inside mirror can be used to  
operate the device, for example the garage  
door, if the engine is running or the ignition is  
switched on. To do so, within the reception  
range of the device, press the button of the  
device until the function is triggered. The LED  
on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis-  
sion of the radio signal.  
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Press briefly: switch display on/off  
3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone  
6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass  
9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand  
steering  
Deleting stored functions  
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12 to 15 seconds: setting the language  
Simultaneously hold down the right and left  
buttons on the inside mirror for approx. 20 sec-  
onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes  
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
Setting compass zones  
Set the compass zone corresponding to your  
vehicle's geographic location so that the com-  
pass can function correctly; refer to the world  
map with compass zones.  
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To set the compass zones, press the setting  
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of  
the compass zone set is shown in the display.  
3. Convertible: ensure that the convertible top  
is fully closed.  
4. Press the setting button approx.  
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in a  
complete circle at least once at a maximum  
speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.  
To change the zone setting, briefly press the  
adjustment button repeatedly until the display  
shows the number of the compass zone corre-  
sponding to your current location.  
If the calibration is successful, display C is  
replaced with the points of the compass.  
The compass is operational again after approx.  
10 seconds.  
5. Convertible: open the convertible top fully  
and repeat step 4.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering  
The digital compass must be calibrated in the  
following situations:  
Your digital compass is factory-set to right-  
hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with  
your vehicle.  
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An incorrect compass direction is shown.  
The compass direction shown does not  
change although the direction of travel  
does.  
Setting the language  
You can set the language of the display:  
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Not all compass directions are shown.  
Press the setting button for approx.  
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment  
button again to switch between English, "E",  
and German, "O".  
Procedure  
1. Make sure that no large metal objects or  
overhead power lines are in the vicinity of  
your vehicle and that you have enough  
space to drive in a circle.  
The setting is automatically saved after approx.  
10 seconds.  
2. Set the currently valid compass zone.  
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Observe the following when connecting:  
Glove compartment  
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Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB  
interface.  
Opening  
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Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lamps to the USB interface.  
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Do not connect USB hard discs.  
Do not use the USB interface to recharge  
external devices.  
Center armrest  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment comes on.  
Storage compartment  
The center armrest between the front seats  
contains a credit card holder and, depending on  
the equipment version, a compartment or a  
snap-in adapter.  
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-  
dent while the vehicle is being driven,  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
use.<  
Closing  
Fold the cover up.  
Locking  
To lock the glove compartment, use the  
integrated key of the remote control, refer to  
page 32.  
Opening  
USB interface for data transmission  
Press the button, see arrow.  
Connection for external audio device  
You can connect an external audio device such  
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks  
over the vehicle speakers:  
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AUX-IN port, refer to page 177.  
USB audio interface/extended connectivity  
of the music player in the mobile phone,  
refer to page 178.  
Port for importing and exporting data on USB  
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to  
page 173.  
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Storagecompartmentsinside  
the vehicle  
Compartments are located next to the steering  
column, on the doors, in the center console, and  
in the rear between the seats.  
Do not place unsecured objects in them;  
otherwise, they could endanger the car's  
occupants, e.g. in the event of braking or  
evasive maneuvers.<  
You can mount an attachable cupholder on the  
side of the center console.  
Do not place non-slip pads, e.g. anti-slip  
mats, on the dashboard; the materials of  
these pads may damage it.<  
Ashtray  
Coupe: clothes hooks  
There are clothes hooks in the rear.  
Opening  
Items of clothing hung from the hooks  
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do  
not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other-  
wise, they could endanger the car's occupants,  
e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden  
swerving.<  
Cupholders  
Use lightweight and shatterproof contain-  
ers and do not transport hot beverages;  
otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in  
the event of the accident. Do not force contain-  
ers that are too large into the cupholders; other-  
wise, damage could result.<  
Push the ridge on the cover.  
Emptying  
Lift out the insert.  
There is one cupholder in the center console.  
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Lighter  
Cigarette lighter socket  
To access the socket:  
Open the front ashtray and remove the ciga-  
rette lighter or cover from the socket.  
In the center console  
To access the socket, refer to External devices  
on page 177.  
Coupe: through-loading  
system  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, press in the cigarette lighter.  
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Opening  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by  
the knob only. Holding or touching it in  
other areas could result in burns.  
When leaving the car, always switch off the  
ignition and remove the remote control so that  
children cannot operate the cigarette lighter  
and burn themselves.<  
Connecting electrical  
appliances  
In your BMW, when the engine is running or the  
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical  
devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum  
cleaner, etc. if at least one of the following  
sockets is available.  
1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the  
corresponding lever in the trunk.  
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-  
ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by  
the head restraint.  
The total load of all sockets should not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to  
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.  
Do not connect battery chargers to the  
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant;  
doing so may damage the vehicle.<  
Reinsert cigarette lighter or socket cover  
after use; otherwise items that fall into the  
cigarette lighter receptacle or the socket can  
cause a short circuit.<  
Closing  
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
When returning the backrest into the  
seating position, make sure that the  
seat's locking mechanism is properly engaged.  
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Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around and  
endanger the occupants in the event of sharp  
braking or swerving.<  
Coupe: ski bag  
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport  
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to  
2 snowboards.  
The lashing eyes in the trunk provide you with a  
way to attach trunk nets or draw straps for  
securing suitcases and luggage, refer to  
page 127.  
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length  
of up to 6.6 ft/2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m  
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski  
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.  
Convertible: cargo loading  
Loading  
Ensure that the skis are clean when they are  
loaded into the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to  
prevent damage.  
Enlarging the trunk  
1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat  
backrest.  
2. Press the button, reach into the recess and  
fold down the cover. To stabilize the cover  
in the folded-down position, place the  
center panel underneath it.  
When the convertible top is closed you can  
enlarge the trunk:  
To do so, fold the trunk partition upward.  
Before opening the convertible top, pull the  
trunk partition down until it engages.  
Ensure that pointed objects do not press  
against the trunk partition from below.  
The convertible top can only be opened  
when the trunk partition is folded down.<  
3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski  
bag between the front seats and insert the  
skis or snowboards.  
4. Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining  
strap to the eyelet on the side of the ski bag  
opening.  
Storagecompartmentsinside  
the trunk  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the left  
side trim panel of the trunk will contain a rubber  
strap for securing small objects such as a fold-  
ing umbrella.  
The lashing eyes in the trunk provide you with a  
way to attach trunk nets or draw straps for  
securing suitcases and luggage, refer to  
page 128.  
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Securing cargo  
Convertible: through-loading  
opening with integrated  
transport bag  
The transport bag is designed for safe, clean  
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up  
to 2 snowboards.  
With the transport bag you can stow skis up to a  
length of 6.6 ft/2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m  
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski  
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.  
After loading, secure the ski bag and its  
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the  
tensioning buckle for this purpose.  
When using the transport bag, it is not  
permissible to transport passengers in  
the rear seats.<  
Secure the ski bag in the manner  
described; otherwise, it could endanger  
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-  
ing or sudden swerving.<  
Loading  
1. Pull the grip in the filler piece of the rear  
backrest up and take out the filler piece.  
To store the ski bag, perform the steps  
described for loading in reverse order.  
2. Place the filler piece onto the seat cushion  
with the backrest side facing up.  
Removing the ski bag  
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for  
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.  
3. In the trunk: press the two recesses  
together and fold down the cover.  
1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat  
backrest.  
2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.  
3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.  
For more information on the various  
inserts available, contact your BMW  
center.<  
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4. Release the strap, lay out the transport bag  
between the front seats and load it.  
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski  
bag easier to reach.  
Ensure that the skis are clean when you load  
them into the transport bag. Wrap sharp edges  
to prevent damage.  
Securing cargo  
After loading, secure the transport bag and its  
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the  
tensioning buckle for this purpose.  
Secure the transport bag in the manner  
described; otherwise, it could endanger  
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-  
ing or sudden swerving.<  
To store the transport bag, perform the steps  
described for loading in reverse order.  
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