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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 40 Sun blind* for rear window 106 Opening and closing windows 39 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 50 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 50 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Parking lamps* 95 Check Control 72 Computer 68 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 40 Sun blind* for rear window 106 Opening and closing windows 39 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor* 50 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 50 6 Turn signals 63 High beams, headlamp flasher 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Parking lamps* 95 Check Control 72 Computer 68 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... 18 Head-Up Display* 90 Controls Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 19 Parking lamps 93 Low beams 93 Daytime running lamps* 94 Automatic headlamp control 93 Daytime running lamps* 94 Adaptive Head Light* 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Volume Activating/deactivating voice command system* 24 Changing radio station... 14 Steering wheel heater* 51 Steering wheel adjustment 51 15 Cruise control 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance
... 18 Head-Up Display* 90 Controls Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 19 Parking lamps 93 Low beams 93 Daytime running lamps* 94 Automatic headlamp control 93 Daytime running lamps* 94 Adaptive Head Light* 95 High-beam assistant* 95 Volume Activating/deactivating voice command system* 24 Changing radio station... 14 Steering wheel heater* 51 Steering wheel adjustment 51 15 Cruise control 65 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG At a glance
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... 82 26 Selecting AM or FM waveband 27 Selecting radio, CD and CD changer 10 Automatic climate control 98 Temperature setting, left/right 99 Automatic air distribution and volume 99 Cooling function 101 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode 101 Maximum cooling 101 Air volume 100 Defrosting windows and... Programmable memory buttons 22 15 Drive for audio CDs 164 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 44 At a glance
... 82 26 Selecting AM or FM waveband 27 Selecting radio, CD and CD changer 10 Automatic climate control 98 Temperature setting, left/right 99 Automatic air distribution and volume 99 Cooling function 101 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode 101 Maximum cooling 101 Air volume 100 Defrosting windows and... Programmable memory buttons 22 15 Drive for audio CDs 164 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Adjusting active backrest width* 44 At a glance
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...Vent settings > Automatic programs > Seat heater distribution* > Parked car operation Start menu menu > Switching off Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for external audio device To hide the message: Press the controller. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating...displays the start menu Press the button. 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG for MDrive, or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for ...
...Vent settings > Automatic programs > Seat heater distribution* > Parked car operation Start menu menu > Switching off Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for external audio device To hide the message: Press the controller. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating...displays the start menu Press the button. 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG for MDrive, or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for ...
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...stored for destination guidance, refer to page 141 In addition, the following, most recently selected settings are stored for a maximum of your BMW individually according to your own personal settings even if another person with comfort access*. Personal Profile settings Details on the settings are stored ...of these settings are provided on the specified pages. > Behavior of the central locking system when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 32 > Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to page 34 > Programming button on steering wheel, refer to page 51 > Positions of display, refer to page...
...stored for destination guidance, refer to page 141 In addition, the following, most recently selected settings are stored for a maximum of your BMW individually according to your own personal settings even if another person with comfort access*. Personal Profile settings Details on the settings are stored ...of these settings are provided on the specified pages. > Behavior of the central locking system when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 32 > Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to page 34 > Programming button on steering wheel, refer to page 51 > Positions of display, refer to page...
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...compartment lid > Fuel filler door Setting unlocking behavior You can set whether the first press of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. 7. Operating from inside . Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. Always take along... so that the vehicle can lock the doors from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on / off . Change to open the menu. 3. This opens the start menu. 2....
...compartment lid > Fuel filler door Setting unlocking behavior You can set whether the first press of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. 7. Operating from inside . Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 8. Always take along... so that the vehicle can lock the doors from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on / off . Change to open the menu. 3. This opens the start menu. 2....
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...the front doors are closed, this button unlocks or locks the doors and luggage compartment lid, but does not activate the anti-theft system. Automatic locking iDrive, for unlocking or locking. Press the controller to open the menu. 34 Online Edition for Part no one is not possible ...1. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Turning the key once unlocks the driver's door and the fuel filler door. 2. This opens the start menu. 2. The fuel filler door remains unlocked...
...the front doors are closed, this button unlocks or locks the doors and luggage compartment lid, but does not activate the anti-theft system. Automatic locking iDrive, for unlocking or locking. Press the controller to open the menu. 34 Online Edition for Part no one is not possible ...1. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Turning the key once unlocks the driver's door and the fuel filler door. 2. This opens the start menu. 2. The fuel filler door remains unlocked...
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Make sure that the closing process will then be carried out automatically. otherwise injuries may result.< 7. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened . .... Select "Central locking" and press the controller. Make sure that the vehicle can lock the doors from the outside.< Doors Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. Press the controller. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the... a short time if no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
Make sure that the closing process will then be carried out automatically. otherwise injuries may result.< 7. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened . .... Select "Central locking" and press the controller. Make sure that the vehicle can lock the doors from the outside.< Doors Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. Press the controller. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the... a short time if no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
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The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in your jacket pocket. Please make sure that the remote control is locked. Please repeat ... sea or on a trailer > When animals are to hold the remote control in your hand for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be started if the vehicle detects that the ignition and all electronic systems...
The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in your jacket pocket. Please make sure that the remote control is locked. Please repeat ... sea or on a trailer > When animals are to hold the remote control in your hand for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be started if the vehicle detects that the ignition and all electronic systems...
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..., proceed as a window closes, the closing the glass sunroof and keep the switch pressed. > Press switch beyond resistance point: The window opens automatically. The window closes without pinch protection system In case of danger from being opened . Safety switch After switching off for example. With the safety ...windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Electric glass sunroof* The glass sunroof is ready for the rear windows are located in your field of the windows could , for example, ice...
..., proceed as a window closes, the closing the glass sunroof and keep the switch pressed. > Press switch beyond resistance point: The window opens automatically. The window closes without pinch protection system In case of danger from being opened . Safety switch After switching off for example. With the safety ...windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Electric glass sunroof* The glass sunroof is ready for the rear windows are located in your field of the windows could , for example, ice...
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... Following interruptions in this work done by hand. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this position. > Briefly press the switch back beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: 41 Online Edition for as long as very thin objects, and the sunroof ... the switch forward beyond the resistance point. The closed by your BMW center. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open and can move the glass sunroof manually. The sliding visor remains open automatically. For information on comfort closing with the glass sunroof in the ...
... Following interruptions in this work done by hand. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this position. > Briefly press the switch back beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: 41 Online Edition for as long as very thin objects, and the sunroof ... the switch forward beyond the resistance point. The closed by your BMW center. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open and can move the glass sunroof manually. The sliding visor remains open automatically. For information on comfort closing with the glass sunroof in the ...
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...7 8 Backrest width Backrest Head restraint height Shoulder support* Thigh support 44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Lumbar support* Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on the backrest width... passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is automatically adapted to safety belts provided on page 48 and the information on the active front head restraints on damage to the current driving ...
...7 8 Backrest width Backrest Head restraint height Shoulder support* Thigh support 44 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Lumbar support* Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection, please observe the adjustment instructions on the backrest width... passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is automatically adapted to safety belts provided on page 48 and the information on the active front head restraints on damage to the current driving ...
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...level is switched off : Press button longer. Objects reflected in order to fold mirrors in the mirrors, otherwise there is an increased accident risk.< Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are lit. Shift into reverse or move selector lever into the passenger side mirror position, arrow... 2. 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG This allows the driver to see in and out up .< Folding mirrors in and out* Pressing button 3 allows you to reduce the load ...
...level is switched off : Press button longer. Objects reflected in order to fold mirrors in the mirrors, otherwise there is an increased accident risk.< Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are lit. Shift into reverse or move selector lever into the passenger side mirror position, arrow... 2. 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG This allows the driver to see in and out up .< Folding mirrors in and out* Pressing button 3 allows you to reduce the load ...
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... Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is a risk of accident as the result of the mirror, either. Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position. This feature is operating, the LED... any kind to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on steering wheel 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference You can be adjusted in the button lights up.
... Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is a risk of accident as the result of the mirror, either. Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position. This feature is operating, the LED... any kind to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on steering wheel 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference You can be adjusted in the button lights up.
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... Configuring settings With the ignition switched on you can configure several individual settings for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 2. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. This opens the start menu. 2. If you can set MDrive on the steering ... Control Display. Select "Steering wheel button" and press the controller. iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 5. Press the controller to AUC Automatic recirculated-air control on page 101 > "Mute on / off" To mute the audio sources > "Monitor on / off" To switch the Control Display...
... Configuring settings With the ignition switched on you can configure several individual settings for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 2. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. This opens the start menu. 2. If you can set MDrive on the steering ... Control Display. Select "Steering wheel button" and press the controller. iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 5. Press the controller to AUC Automatic recirculated-air control on page 101 > "Mute on / off" To mute the audio sources > "Monitor on / off" To switch the Control Display...
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After unlocking the vehicle, sit on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 44. 4. Allow the belt webbing to call up the memory position. 2. After mounting the child's seat, ..., refer to page 89. All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for selection, installation and use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front...
After unlocking the vehicle, sit on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 44. 4. Allow the belt webbing to call up the memory position. 2. After mounting the child's seat, ..., refer to page 89. All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for selection, installation and use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front...
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...traffic conditions are suitable. Applying The lever locks in engine damage.< When shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could result in position automatically. The brake lamps do not pull it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up the rear wheels and ... of the handbrake can influence how sporty the reaction of normal operation and no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Shift lights Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips Controls At a glance Refer to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock,...
...traffic conditions are suitable. Applying The lever locks in engine damage.< When shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could result in position automatically. The brake lamps do not pull it brakes the rear wheels. Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up the rear wheels and ... of the handbrake can influence how sporty the reaction of normal operation and no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Shift lights Navigation Reverse gear Driving tips Controls At a glance Refer to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock,...
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... 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of incorrect shifting even in Sequential operation > Automatic double clutching "P 500 Sport" program In the "P 500 Sport" program, the engine responds to MDrive on page 52....between different driving programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 62 > Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 63 > Automatic downshifting and prevention of the engine to activate the "P 500" program. Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic The concept The ... ideal for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of incorrect shifting even in Sequential operation > Automatic double clutching "P 500 Sport" program In the "P 500 Sport" program, the engine responds to MDrive on page 52....between different driving programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 62 > Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 63 > Automatic downshifting and prevention of the engine to activate the "P 500" program. Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic The concept The ... ideal for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...currently selected gear followed by the system. > When the vehicle is also possible on a slippery road surface, the Sequential Manual Transmission automatically clutches and then declutches again, i.e. You do not subsequently operate the pedals, Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips D Drive mode Controls... and down : for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference The gear display flashes when you : > Upshifts and downshifts are shifted automatically. The system shifts into drive.< In Drive mode, all forward gears are executed only when ...
...currently selected gear followed by the system. > When the vehicle is also possible on a slippery road surface, the Sequential Manual Transmission automatically clutches and then declutches again, i.e. You do not subsequently operate the pedals, Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips D Drive mode Controls... and down : for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference The gear display flashes when you : > Upshifts and downshifts are shifted automatically. The system shifts into drive.< In Drive mode, all forward gears are executed only when ...
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... press the controller. Activating rain sensor Wiper system Press the button, arrow 3. The lever automatically returns to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Turn the controller until "Lighting" is stored for a brief period. Deactivating rain sensor...
... press the controller. Activating rain sensor Wiper system Press the button, arrow 3. The lever automatically returns to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary. 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Turn the controller until "Lighting" is stored for a brief period. Deactivating rain sensor...