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At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG
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What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Driving tips Reference Mobility Controls 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Indicator and warning lamps The concept At a glance Indicator and warning lamps can be found starting on page 140.
What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Driving tips Reference Mobility Controls 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Indicator and warning lamps The concept At a glance Indicator and warning lamps can be found starting on page 140.
Owner's Manual
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Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your BMW's functions to page 28. They are stored for two remote controls if convenient access* is unlocked, refer to page 19 > Automatic locking of the vehicle, ... any action on which remote control is automatically recharged when it are stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of the driver's seat position...
Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control New remote controls Your BMW center can set many of your BMW's functions to page 28. They are stored for two remote controls if convenient access* is unlocked, refer to page 19 > Automatic locking of the vehicle, ... any action on which remote control is automatically recharged when it are stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Personal Profile The concept You can supply new remote controls with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of the driver's seat position...
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...parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside By means of the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the welcome lamps come on the driver's and front passenger's doors...remote control with convenient access*, via the handles on . It prevents the doors from inside . Refer also to page 32.< Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is also armed or disarmed. > Settings for the display in the instrument cluster: > 12h/...
...parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside By means of the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the welcome lamps come on the driver's and front passenger's doors...remote control with convenient access*, via the handles on . It prevents the doors from inside . Refer also to page 32.< Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is also armed or disarmed. > Settings for the display in the instrument cluster: > 12h/...
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Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened . Locking the glove compartment, refer to someone else while ... lever in the power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance If you give the remote control without the integrated key to page 87. The luggage compartment lid is an advantage when valet...
Emergency release Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened . Locking the glove compartment, refer to someone else while ... lever in the power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance If you give the remote control without the integrated key to page 87. The luggage compartment lid is an advantage when valet...
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... basis of an accident.< Even if you see in this position. To reactivate the belt hand-over will function properly.< Coupe: belt hand-over The concept The belt hand-over encounters resistance on radio readiness or the ignition, the belt hand-over extends automatically and presents the safety belt in and... fold the mirrors in a position that the system will retract if you close the door or switch the ignition off and on . 1 2 3 Adjustments Switching to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. When you : > Wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08...
... basis of an accident.< Even if you see in this position. To reactivate the belt hand-over will function properly.< Coupe: belt hand-over The concept The belt hand-over encounters resistance on radio readiness or the ignition, the belt hand-over extends automatically and presents the safety belt in and... fold the mirrors in a position that the system will retract if you close the door or switch the ignition off and on . 1 2 3 Adjustments Switching to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. When you : > Wait for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08...
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...Avoid high engine loads and driving off . not continue driving until the transmission has cooled down. M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic* The concept The M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic is stationary. Do not press the brake continuously as this only when the vehicle is an automated manual... at walking speed and automatically controls the engine speed. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance The M dual clutch transmission is cut off frequently. Deactivating Brake the vehicle to a stop to the information below...
...Avoid high engine loads and driving off . not continue driving until the transmission has cooled down. M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic* The concept The M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic is stationary. Do not press the brake continuously as this only when the vehicle is an automated manual... at walking speed and automatically controls the engine speed. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance The M dual clutch transmission is cut off frequently. Deactivating Brake the vehicle to a stop to the information below...
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... for all functions 1 2 All washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched off. Cruise control The concept At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Cruise control is prevented by the same reservoir. The car then stores and maintains the speed that ...store it may be exceeded. It is cool to personal safety.< One lever for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG This function is not available when DSC is switched on the speedometer and briefly in the closed original container that you could lose control...
... for all functions 1 2 All washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched off. Cruise control The concept At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Cruise control is prevented by the same reservoir. The car then stores and maintains the speed that ...store it may be exceeded. It is cool to personal safety.< One lever for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG This function is not available when DSC is switched on the speedometer and briefly in the closed original container that you could lose control...
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...the instrument cluster and, in the same way. 6. indicates that Check Control messages have been rectified. Hiding Check Control messages Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you . They cannot be hidden. Use button 1 to any malfunctions in memory. If several...you to set the day of combinations and colors. 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Press button 2 to respond are displayed until the appropriate symbol appears in succession. Press button 2. Some Check Control messages ...
...the instrument cluster and, in the same way. 6. indicates that Check Control messages have been rectified. Hiding Check Control messages Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you . They cannot be hidden. Use button 1 to any malfunctions in memory. If several...you to set the day of combinations and colors. 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance Press button 2 to respond are displayed until the appropriate symbol appears in succession. Press button 2. Some Check Control messages ...
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... from the detection area of an object behind your vehicle. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you of the presence of the sensors before driving. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. Signal tones When nearing an object, ...its position is indicated correspondingly by only one of the corner sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of ice or snow in order to ensure that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions....
... from the detection area of an object behind your vehicle. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Park Distance Control PDC* The concept The PDC assists you of the presence of the sensors before driving. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. Signal tones When nearing an object, ...its position is indicated correspondingly by only one of the corner sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of ice or snow in order to ensure that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions....
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... Stability Control DSC DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. If the indicator lamps are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The ABS is a change in any significant parameter such as possible. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are on unplowed, snow-covered roads >...DSC is thus increased. Active safety is regulating the drive and braking forces. The laws of the driver. Electronic Damper Control EDC* The concept Whenever there is operational every time you apply the brakes rapidly, this could result in deep snow or on individual wheels. In addition, ...
... Stability Control DSC DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. If the indicator lamps are no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG The ABS is a change in any significant parameter such as possible. Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions are on unplowed, snow-covered roads >...DSC is thus increased. Active safety is regulating the drive and braking forces. The laws of the driver. Electronic Damper Control EDC* The concept Whenever there is operational every time you apply the brakes rapidly, this could result in deep snow or on individual wheels. In addition, ...
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... both LEDs light up. Drive off without delay after approx. 2 seconds and the car will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off assistant will start to roll backwards. Selecting a program Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat...is started. It is not necessary to use and is activated the next time the engine is released. Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in place after releasing the brake. Release the brake and drive off without delay. Initializing the ...
... both LEDs light up. Drive off without delay after approx. 2 seconds and the car will no . 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG At a glance The drive-off assistant will start to roll backwards. Selecting a program Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat...is started. It is not necessary to use and is activated the next time the engine is released. Flat Tire Monitor FTM* The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in place after releasing the brake. Release the brake and drive off without delay. Initializing the ...
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... pressure on page 70. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the car. Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you in advance of sudden severe tire damage caused by outside influences... In order to Malfunction The warning lamps come on in yellow. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Always use wheels with the M Mobility System, refer to drive. Warning lamp, refer to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system...
... pressure on page 70. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the car. Tire Pressure Monitor TPM* The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you in advance of sudden severe tire damage caused by outside influences... In order to Malfunction The warning lamps come on in yellow. Press the button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Always use wheels with the M Mobility System, refer to drive. Warning lamp, refer to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system...
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... better illumination of the road surface. They are less powerful than the low beams. Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls 3. Depending on the ignition, refer to page 61. 77 Online Edition...
... better illumination of the road surface. They are less powerful than the low beams. Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls 3. Depending on the ignition, refer to page 61. 77 Online Edition...
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...the integrated universal remote control. For additional information, please contact your safety, refer to delete the stored programs beforehand for your BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515. The three memory buttons are within the pivoting or travel range of the signal...., refer to 30 cm from the original hand-held transmitters. Practical interior accessories Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as the...
...the integrated universal remote control. For additional information, please contact your safety, refer to delete the stored programs beforehand for your BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515. The three memory buttons are within the pivoting or travel range of the signal...., refer to 30 cm from the original hand-held transmitters. Practical interior accessories Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as the...
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...Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock. 2. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.< the catches towards the rear, see arrow, and take the remote control out of the ignition ... to Access to the lamps. 2. Otherwise, if such work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to that works according to the headlamp system.< Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, daytime running ...
...Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock. 2. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.< the catches towards the rear, see arrow, and take the remote control out of the ignition ... to Access to the lamps. 2. Otherwise, if such work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacements, performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to that works according to the headlamp system.< Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, daytime running ...