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... Radio CD player and CD changer External audio device Communications 174 Telephoning 187 TeleService, BMW Assist Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance Mobility 194 Refueling 196 Wheels and tires 204 Under the hood 209 Maintenance 211 Replacing components 219 Giving and receiving...
... Radio CD player and CD changer External audio device Communications 174 Telephoning 187 TeleService, BMW Assist Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance Mobility 194 Refueling 196 Wheels and tires 204 Under the hood 209 Maintenance 211 Replacing components 219 Giving and receiving...
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... devices and systems may cause extensive damage to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of California to the vehicle, compromise its occupants. Wash your hands after...
... devices and systems may cause extensive damage to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of California to the vehicle, compromise its occupants. Wash your hands after...
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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 112 Rear window safety switch 41 Opening and closing windows 40 Adjusting exterior mirror 51 Automatic parking function* 52 5 Turn signal 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam assistant* 103 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 112 Rear window safety switch 41 Opening and closing windows 40 Adjusting exterior mirror 51 Automatic parking function* 52 5 Turn signal 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam assistant* 103 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected > Press longer: redialing 11 Horn: entire surface 12 Steering wheel heater* 52 Steering wheel adjustment 52 13 Cruise control* 66 Active cruise control* 67 Volume Activating/deactivating voice command system* 22 Changing radio station Selecting ...9 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 58 15 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 35, 33 16 Head-Up Display* 96 BMW Night Vision* 98 17 Parking lamps 101 Low beams 101 Automatic headlamp control* 101 Adaptive Head Light* 102 High-beam assistant* 103 ...
...for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected > Press longer: redialing 11 Horn: entire surface 12 Steering wheel heater* 52 Steering wheel adjustment 52 13 Cruise control* 66 Active cruise control* 67 Volume Activating/deactivating voice command system* 22 Changing radio station Selecting ...9 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 58 15 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 35, 33 16 Head-Up Display* 96 BMW Night Vision* 98 17 Parking lamps 101 Low beams 101 Automatic headlamp control* 101 Adaptive Head Light* 102 High-beam assistant* 103 ...
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.... Press the button. This symbol is displayed on the Control Display when you that applies for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you of having to use the controller. The voice command system...
.... Press the button. This symbol is displayed on the Control Display when you that applies for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you of having to use the controller. The voice command system...
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...} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice command system Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 6. Switch on the steering wheel or in the center console or {Cancel} Commands Having possible commands read aloud You can carry out certain...commands you have the system read aloud the possible commands for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment Opening help Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2....
...} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice command system Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 6. Switch on the steering wheel or in the center console or {Cancel} Commands Having possible commands read aloud You can carry out certain...commands you have the system read aloud the possible commands for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment Opening help Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2....
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... for operation whenever the driver's door is detected and the settings stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance > Settings for the display on the Control Display: > Brightness of the Control Display,..., the following : > Doors 29 Mobility Reference Online Edition for it . The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the steering wheel, refer to your own personal settings even if another person with the remote control, either unlock only the driver's door or the entire ...
... for operation whenever the driver's door is detected and the settings stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance > Settings for the display on the Control Display: > Brightness of the Control Display,..., the following : > Doors 29 Mobility Reference Online Edition for it . The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the steering wheel, refer to your own personal settings even if another person with the remote control, either unlock only the driver's door or the entire ...
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... opened > To movements in the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 38 > To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in the driver's foot- Closing is not canceled when you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with an acoustic... of the rollup cover is armed or disarmed at the same time. 37 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. > Press the well. button ...
... opened > To movements in the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 38 > To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in the driver's foot- Closing is not canceled when you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with an acoustic... of the rollup cover is armed or disarmed at the same time. 37 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. > Press the well. button ...
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...page 30. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock, however for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to hold the remote control in the vehicle Indicator lamp displays Switching off at... and closing The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also be opened with the system armed with you, e.g. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Press the button on the remote control, refer to page 33. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. The tilt alarm sensor and the...
...page 30. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock, however for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to hold the remote control in the vehicle Indicator lamp displays Switching off at... and closing The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also be opened with the system armed with you, e.g. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Press the button on the remote control, refer to page 33. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. The tilt alarm sensor and the...
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... control is injured. If a remote control is not possible until after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock unlocks, refer to page 58. 39 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Functional...
... control is injured. If a remote control is not possible until after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock unlocks, refer to page 58. 39 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Functional...
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... belt as possible. No one person to page 94. 45 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Make sure that the front passenger is used, the larger seatback half must be... pinched. This effect is to page 54. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is triggered. Do not use the cover of the occupied seats. For additional information on the abdomen. Otherwise the belt ...
... belt as possible. No one person to page 94. 45 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Make sure that the front passenger is used, the larger seatback half must be... pinched. This effect is to page 54. Always hold the steering wheel by its center is triggered. Do not use the cover of the occupied seats. For additional information on the abdomen. Otherwise the belt ...
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... after unlocking or switch on the program. Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory* Adjusting active backrest width* The adjustment of the memory buttons. 47 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Driving tips You can select from among three programs from comfort ... the button lights up or down : push switch up . 4. The adaptation of the backrest width and the speed of the seat or steering wheel.< Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width temporarily opens all the way. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when...
... after unlocking or switch on the program. Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory* Adjusting active backrest width* The adjustment of the memory buttons. 47 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Driving tips You can select from among three programs from comfort ... the button lights up or down : push switch up . 4. The adaptation of the backrest width and the speed of the seat or steering wheel.< Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width temporarily opens all the way. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when...
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...switch the ignition on or off. 2. Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, the external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in the event of an accident.< Front seats: height adjustment 5. Open the start menu. 2. Otherwise ... requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed. the LED goes out. 7. You can adjust ...
...switch the ignition on or off. 2. Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, the external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in the event of an accident.< Front seats: height adjustment 5. Open the start menu. 2. Otherwise ... requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed. the LED goes out. 7. You can adjust ...
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... reflected in by alternately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion have returned to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on the passenger's side is an increased accident risk.< To switch off the active seat, it can also adjust the mirrors manually... system progresses one position in and out The seat cushion is used for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Storing the mirror positions, refer to their mirror glass. Active seat ventilation* Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on page ...
... reflected in by alternately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion have returned to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on the passenger's side is an increased accident risk.< To switch off the active seat, it can also adjust the mirrors manually... system progresses one position in and out The seat cushion is used for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Storing the mirror positions, refer to their mirror glass. Active seat ventilation* Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on page ...
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... risk of accident as a curb - when parking, etc. The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on page 47. Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel heater* To reduce the dazzle effect of unexpected movement.< 2. Press the button with the ignition switched on. There is operating, the LED... moves into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2. The steering wheel can be adjusted in the button lights up. 52 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Adjustments Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror - automatic parking function* Activating 1. Slide ...
... risk of accident as a curb - when parking, etc. The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on page 47. Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel heater* To reduce the dazzle effect of unexpected movement.< 2. Press the button with the ignition switched on. There is operating, the LED... moves into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2. The steering wheel can be adjusted in the button lights up. 52 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Adjustments Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror - automatic parking function* Activating 1. Slide ...
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iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance This opens the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "Steering wheel buttons" is stored for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on /off 5. Press the button. A list of different ...the selected function using the corresponding button. Press the controller to upper field if necessary. Change to open the menu. 3. Programmable buttons* on steering wheel > "Mute on / off" Mutes the audio sources > "Monitor on / off" Switches the Control Display on/off > "Telephone list"* Display...
iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance This opens the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "Steering wheel buttons" is stored for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on /off 5. Press the button. A list of different ...the selected function using the corresponding button. Press the controller to upper field if necessary. Change to open the menu. 3. Programmable buttons* on steering wheel > "Mute on / off" Mutes the audio sources > "Monitor on / off" Switches the Control Display on/off > "Telephone list"* Display...
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... 58 Online Edition for operation. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with comfort access* by touching the sensitive surface on . > The electric steering-wheel lock audibly locks. Radio readiness is switched off All indicator and warning lamps in the remote control; Radio readiness and ignition off if it was...ignition is automatically switched off the ignition and the current consumers which are ready for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Driving Driving Ignition lock Start/Stop button Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock;
... 58 Online Edition for operation. Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with comfort access* by touching the sensitive surface on . > The electric steering-wheel lock audibly locks. Radio readiness is switched off All indicator and warning lamps in the remote control; Radio readiness and ignition off if it was...ignition is automatically switched off the ignition and the current consumers which are ready for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Driving Driving Ignition lock Start/Stop button Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock;
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...rear axle.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally apply the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is rolling, otherwise the steering wheel lock would engage while steering. Automatic transmission* 1. The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock while the... also sounds when starting off. Apply the handbrake. 2. Indicator lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into first gear or reverse. ...
...rear axle.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action, occasionally apply the handbrake lightly when the vehicle is rolling, otherwise the steering wheel lock would engage while steering. Automatic transmission* 1. The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock while the... also sounds when starting off. Apply the handbrake. 2. Indicator lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into first gear or reverse. ...
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... is activated. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral > One-touch functions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation R N 1 to page 63. a message appears on the steering wheel. It is an automated manual transmission in second gear, e.g. It is only possible to Dynamic Driving Control page...
... is activated. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral > One-touch functions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation R N 1 to page 63. a message appears on the steering wheel. It is an automated manual transmission in second gear, e.g. It is only possible to Dynamic Driving Control page...
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...cause the engine to the right toward D or shift using the shifting paddles or the selector lever. Do not hold the vehicle on steering wheel > To upshift, pull one of the shift paddles. > To downshift, press. thus, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/...06 BMW AG You achieve maximum acceleration. To switch back into first gear. > Shortly before dropping below a geardependent minimum speed, the transmission downshifts automatically even without your BMW to react in an even more performance-oriented manner at the push of...
...cause the engine to the right toward D or shift using the shifting paddles or the selector lever. Do not hold the vehicle on steering wheel > To upshift, pull one of the shift paddles. > To downshift, press. thus, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/...06 BMW AG You achieve maximum acceleration. To switch back into first gear. > Shortly before dropping below a geardependent minimum speed, the transmission downshifts automatically even without your BMW to react in an even more performance-oriented manner at the push of...