Owner's Manual
Page 26
... immediately after the vehicle is armed. All windows must be deactivated at the same time. Even when the convertible top is open, the alarm system including the interior motion sensor is unlocked: Your vehicle has been disturbed ...vehicle, e.g. In this way you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the windows and possibly injure themselves.< Tilt alarm sensor The inclination of the driver and passenger. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. Take the key with the remote control, refer to page 19. > Turn the master key in the ignition lock...
... immediately after the vehicle is armed. All windows must be deactivated at the same time. Even when the convertible top is open, the alarm system including the interior motion sensor is unlocked: Your vehicle has been disturbed ...vehicle, e.g. In this way you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the windows and possibly injure themselves.< Tilt alarm sensor The inclination of the driver and passenger. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. Take the key with the remote control, refer to page 19. > Turn the master key in the ignition lock...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... convertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay. > Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top. The convertible top is parked. Opening and closing > It is advisable to close the convertible top when the vehicle is released and moves up slightly. 2. When closed . > When the convertible top is closed , the top not only guards the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the air conditioning...
... convertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay. > Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top. The convertible top is parked. Opening and closing > It is advisable to close the convertible top when the vehicle is released and moves up slightly. 2. When closed . > When the convertible top is closed , the top not only guards the passenger compartment from unforeseeable damage from the air conditioning...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... all possible, operate the convertible top only with the engine running. Do not lay objects on the convertible top. This saves unnecessary battery wear. Use the air conditioning or automatic climate control to page 23. climate control to prevent a partial vacuum in the vehicle.< The fully automatic convertible top combines assured protection against theft. When closed . > Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top, otherwise they...
... all possible, operate the convertible top only with the engine running. Do not lay objects on the convertible top. This saves unnecessary battery wear. Use the air conditioning or automatic climate control to page 23. climate control to prevent a partial vacuum in the vehicle.< The fully automatic convertible top combines assured protection against theft. When closed . > Never mount a roof-mounted luggage rack system on the convertible top, otherwise they...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... work done only by two photo cells in . 34 Online Edition for example, or to reset the mirrors to a road speed of the lens. Interior rearview mirror Mirrors Exterior mirrors The passenger's mirror is switched on the edges of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h by pressing button 3. Folding mirrors in or out* The mirrors can be folded in the mirror are automatically heated when the engine is running or the ignition...
... work done only by two photo cells in . 34 Online Edition for example, or to reset the mirrors to a road speed of the lens. Interior rearview mirror Mirrors Exterior mirrors The passenger's mirror is switched on the edges of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h by pressing button 3. Folding mirrors in or out* The mirrors can be folded in the mirror are automatically heated when the engine is running or the ignition...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... idling position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running engine poses a safety hazard. Before leaving the car with automatic transmission The key can be turned back to help disengage the detent. Depress the clutch and shift to the left or right until the lock engages. Do not let the engine warm up are operational. After removing the key, turn the ignition key from starting the engine...
... idling position. Apply the parking brake. 2. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running engine poses a safety hazard. Before leaving the car with automatic transmission The key can be turned back to help disengage the detent. Depress the clutch and shift to the left or right until the lock engages. Do not let the engine warm up are operational. After removing the key, turn the ignition key from starting the engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
... m. Turn the key to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked. Automatic transmission 1. Automatic transmission 1. Applying The lever locks in motion, do not light up when the parking brake is designed primarily to position 1 or 0. 2. Releasing Switching off a signal sounds in addition. Parking brake At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls The parking brake is applied.< Manual transmission 1. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine...
... m. Turn the key to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked. Automatic transmission 1. Automatic transmission 1. Applying The lever locks in motion, do not light up when the parking brake is designed primarily to position 1 or 0. 2. Releasing Switching off a signal sounds in addition. Parking brake At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls The parking brake is applied.< Manual transmission 1. Special starting conditions In the following situations, press the accelerator pedal halfway down when starting the engine: > If the engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 51
... have a permanent time display, you start the engine or switch on briefly to BMW repair procedures with your BMW center or a workshop that the service interval has already been exceeded by your BMW Service Advisor.< Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips Engine coolant temperature gauge Blue The engine is displayed briefly immediately after you can set the time and the time display in the car radio display, refer to the Owner's Manual for Part...
... have a permanent time display, you start the engine or switch on briefly to BMW repair procedures with your BMW center or a workshop that the service interval has already been exceeded by your BMW Service Advisor.< Controls Reference Mobility Driving tips Engine coolant temperature gauge Blue The engine is displayed briefly immediately after you can set the time and the time display in the car radio display, refer to the Owner's Manual for Part...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... Controls At a glance Initializing the system The initialization is possible that will not be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed.< 2. System requirements To ensure a reliable flat tire warning, the system must be held in relation to the driver. Driving tips Reference Mobility Initialization is issued to another. A signal also sounds. Do not exceed a maximum speed...
... Controls At a glance Initializing the system The initialization is possible that will not be reinitialized each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed.< 2. System requirements To ensure a reliable flat tire warning, the system must be held in relation to the driver. Driving tips Reference Mobility Initialization is issued to another. A signal also sounds. Do not exceed a maximum speed...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... front fog lamps are on the fog lamps.< High beams/Roadside parking lamps Instrument lighting 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps* Turn the rotary dial to remind you switch on . A green indicator lamp comes on for a certain time. You can have the daytime running lamps activated/deactivated on your vehicle.< the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.< Fog lamps* Pathway lighting If...
... front fog lamps are on the fog lamps.< High beams/Roadside parking lamps Instrument lighting 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps* Turn the rotary dial to remind you switch on . A green indicator lamp comes on for a certain time. You can have the daytime running lamps activated/deactivated on your vehicle.< the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.< Fog lamps* Pathway lighting If...
Owner's Manual
Page 65
... a lower temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards blue. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be used continuously for instance if it off and the air supply is started. Air flow rate Adjust the air flow rate. Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area and to defrost the rear window. Rear window defroster The defroster switches off...
... a lower temperature, turn the rotary switch clockwise towards blue. The higher the rate, the more effective the heating or cooling will be used continuously for instance if it off and the air supply is started. Air flow rate Adjust the air flow rate. Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows , to the upper body area and to defrost the rear window. Rear window defroster The defroster switches off...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... vehicle serviced at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear. As a rule: driving at a BMW center. Coupe: close all vehicles, extremely high temperatures are not really needed. Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. You achieve fuel savings even if standing time is interrupted when coasting. Greatly increase the air flow from burns.< Switch...
... vehicle serviced at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear. As a rule: driving at a BMW center. Coupe: close all vehicles, extremely high temperatures are not really needed. Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. You achieve fuel savings even if standing time is interrupted when coasting. Greatly increase the air flow from burns.< Switch...
Owner's Manual
Page 118
... filter for automatic climate control 67 Additives - coolant 94 - engine oil 94 Adjusting - seats 30 Adjusting the thigh support 32 Airbags 56 - deactivating 37 - indicator/warning lamp 13 - passenger airbags indicator lamp 37 - reactivation 37 - safe seating position 30 Airbag switch, refer to Key switch for passenger airbags 36 Air conditioning 62 Air-conditioning operation, refer to Cooling function 63, 66 Air distribution - air conditioning 63 - automatic 66 - automatic climate control 66 - individual 63, 66 - manual 66 Air flow rate - air conditioning 63 - automatic climate control...
... filter for automatic climate control 67 Additives - coolant 94 - engine oil 94 Adjusting - seats 30 Adjusting the thigh support 32 Airbags 56 - deactivating 37 - indicator/warning lamp 13 - passenger airbags indicator lamp 37 - reactivation 37 - safe seating position 30 Airbag switch, refer to Key switch for passenger airbags 36 Air conditioning 62 Air-conditioning operation, refer to Cooling function 63, 66 Air distribution - air conditioning 63 - automatic 66 - automatic climate control 66 - individual 63, 66 - manual 66 Air flow rate - air conditioning 63 - automatic climate control...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
... the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Car radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Car wash, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 75 CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Center console, refer to Around the center console 14 Center high-mount brake lamp, bulb replacement 101 Driving tips Controls At a glance
... the Caring for your vehicle brochure Car phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Car radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Car wash, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 75 CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer CD operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/Onboard Computer Center console, refer to Around the center console 14 Center high-mount brake lamp, bulb replacement 101 Driving tips Controls At a glance
Owner's Manual
Page 120
... Curb weight, refer to Weights 113 Cylinders, refer to Engine data 110 Everything from A to Z D Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 60 Data, technical - capacities 114 - dimensions 111, 112 - engine 110 - measurements 111, 112 - weights 113 Daytime running lamps 59 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 51 - indicator/warning lamp 13 Deadlocking, refer to Locking 19 Defective bulb 59 Defrosting, windows 63, 66 Defrosting the windshield, refer to Defrosting windows...
... Curb weight, refer to Weights 113 Cylinders, refer to Engine data 110 Everything from A to Z D Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 60 Data, technical - capacities 114 - dimensions 111, 112 - engine 110 - measurements 111, 112 - weights 113 Daytime running lamps 59 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 51 - indicator/warning lamp 13 Deadlocking, refer to Locking 19 Defective bulb 59 Defrosting, windows 63, 66 Defrosting the windshield, refer to Defrosting windows...
Owner's Manual
Page 122
...-aid kit 104 First-aid kit 104 Flat tire - Flat Tire Monitor 53 - refer to Changing a wheel 101 - refer to Tire condition 87 - Run-Flat Tires 88 - Tire Pressure Monitor 54 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 53 - flat tire warning 53 - indicator/warning lamp 53 - initializing the system 53 - snow chains 90 - system limits 53 Floods, refer to Driving through water 76 Floor covers, carpets, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Floor mats, refer...
...-aid kit 104 First-aid kit 104 Flat tire - Flat Tire Monitor 53 - refer to Changing a wheel 101 - refer to Tire condition 87 - Run-Flat Tires 88 - Tire Pressure Monitor 54 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 53 - flat tire warning 53 - indicator/warning lamp 53 - initializing the system 53 - snow chains 90 - system limits 53 Floods, refer to Driving through water 76 Floor covers, carpets, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Floor mats, refer...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
... Tire Monitor FTM 53 - windows 25 Inspection 49 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 60 Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10 Instrument panel, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Interior lamps 61 - remote control 19 Interior motion sensor 24 Interior rearview mirror 34 - automatic dimming feature 34 J Jack 101 Jacking points 102 Jets, refer to Ventilation 63, 67 Jump-starting 104 K Key Memory 18 Keys 18 Keys, refer to The key set 18 Key switch for passenger airbags 36 Kickdown 43 Knee airbags 56 Knock control 83...
... Tire Monitor FTM 53 - windows 25 Inspection 49 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 60 Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10 Instrument panel, refer to Instrument cluster 12 Interior lamps 61 - remote control 19 Interior motion sensor 24 Interior rearview mirror 34 - automatic dimming feature 34 J Jack 101 Jacking points 102 Jets, refer to Ventilation 63, 67 Jump-starting 104 K Key Memory 18 Keys 18 Keys, refer to The key set 18 Key switch for passenger airbags 36 Kickdown 43 Knee airbags 56 Knock control 83...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
... - power convertible top 28 - tailgate 22 - transmission lock, automatic transmission 42 Manual transmission 42 Manufacturer 5 Master keys with remote control 18 Maximum cooling 66 Maximum speed - with winter tires 89 Measurements, refer to Dimensions 111, 112 Mechanical seat 31 Memory - Seat memory 32 - Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Microfilter - air conditioning 64 - automatic climate control 67 Microphone, refer to Mobile phone preparation package 71 Minidisc operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer Mirrors 34 - exterior mirrors 34 - heating 34 - interior...
... - power convertible top 28 - tailgate 22 - transmission lock, automatic transmission 42 Manual transmission 42 Manufacturer 5 Master keys with remote control 18 Maximum cooling 66 Maximum speed - with winter tires 89 Measurements, refer to Dimensions 111, 112 Mechanical seat 31 Memory - Seat memory 32 - Vehicle Memory, Key Memory 18 Microfilter - air conditioning 64 - automatic climate control 67 Microphone, refer to Mobile phone preparation package 71 Minidisc operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio/ Onboard Computer Mirrors 34 - exterior mirrors 34 - heating 34 - interior...
Owner's Manual
Page 125
... 59 - bulb replacement 99 Parking lock, refer to P Parking 42 Passenger airbags - deactivation 37 - reactivation 37 Passenger-side mirror tilt function 34 Pathway lighting 60 Permissible axle load, refer to Weights 113 Permissible gross weight, refer to Weights 113 Pinch protection system - windows 25 R Radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Radio navigation, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Radio remote control key, refer to Master keys with remote control 18 Rain sensor 45 Reading lamps 61 Rear lamps - bulb replacement 101 - indicator...
... 59 - bulb replacement 99 Parking lock, refer to P Parking 42 Passenger airbags - deactivation 37 - reactivation 37 Passenger-side mirror tilt function 34 Pathway lighting 60 Permissible axle load, refer to Weights 113 Permissible gross weight, refer to Weights 113 Pinch protection system - windows 25 R Radio, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Radio navigation, refer to the separate Owner's Manual Radio remote control key, refer to Master keys with remote control 18 Rain sensor 45 Reading lamps 61 Rear lamps - bulb replacement 101 - indicator...
Owner's Manual
Page 126
... US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 96 Service and warranty 6 Service interval display 49, 96 Sheet ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 48 Shifting gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 42 - manual transmission 42 Shiftlock, refer to Range selection 42 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 43 Side airbags 56 Side marker lamps, front - bulb replacement 100 Side marker lamps, rear 101 Side turn signal indicators, bulb replacement 100 Side windows, refer to Windows 24 Signal horn...
... US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 96 Service and warranty 6 Service interval display 49, 96 Sheet ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 48 Shifting gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 42 - manual transmission 42 Shiftlock, refer to Range selection 42 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 43 Side airbags 56 Side marker lamps, front - bulb replacement 100 Side marker lamps, rear 101 Side turn signal indicators, bulb replacement 100 Side windows, refer to Windows 24 Signal horn...
Owner's Manual
Page 128
... to Dimensions 111, 112 Wheels and tires 84 Width, refer to Dimensions 111, 112 Wind deflector 70 Window defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows - automatic climate control 66 - heating and ventilation 63 Windows 24 - convenience operation 20 - opening/closing 25 - pinch protection system 25 - power supply interruption 25 V Vehicle - battery 102 - break-in period 74 - care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure - cargo loading 77 - car...
... to Dimensions 111, 112 Wheels and tires 84 Width, refer to Dimensions 111, 112 Wind deflector 70 Window defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows - automatic climate control 66 - heating and ventilation 63 Windows 24 - convenience operation 20 - opening/closing 25 - pinch protection system 25 - power supply interruption 25 V Vehicle - battery 102 - break-in period 74 - care, refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure - cargo loading 77 - car...