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... and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable* 53 Individually programmable 53 7 8 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor 65 Sports Wagon: rear window wiper 66 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 18 ...
... and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable* 53 Individually programmable 53 7 8 Instrument cluster 12 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor 65 Sports Wagon: rear window wiper 66 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 18 ...
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... is required so that the vehicle can be started with integrated key Spare key Adapter for spare key, in a safe place such as your BMW center. The spare key and integrated key fit the same locks. Remote control with an integrated key are called up and carried out in the...can be switched on. 28 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG For comfort access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 113 > Sports Wagon: floor panel flap in remote control, page 209. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Glove compartment, ...
... is required so that the vehicle can be started with integrated key Spare key Adapter for spare key, in a safe place such as your BMW center. The spare key and integrated key fit the same locks. Remote control with an integrated key are called up and carried out in the...can be switched on. 28 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG For comfort access*, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 113 > Sports Wagon: floor panel flap in remote control, page 209. The integrated key fits the following locks: > Glove compartment, ...
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Operating from outside Sports Wagon with comfort access* via the door lock > with xDrive: the vehicle is raised somewhat at the rear after locking. Opening and closing > Luggage compartment lid ... outside at the same time. It prevents the doors from the inside Via the button for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Press the button once to unlock the...
Operating from outside Sports Wagon with comfort access* via the door lock > with xDrive: the vehicle is raised somewhat at the rear after locking. Opening and closing > Luggage compartment lid ... outside at the same time. It prevents the doors from the inside Via the button for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Select a menu item: > "All doors" Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle. > "Driver's door only" Press the button once to unlock the...
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...result in damage to page 28. 31 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Switching on interior lamps At a glance Ensure that adequate clearance is available before... this function to lock the vehicle using a key. You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation signals for locking or unlocking. 1. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller. During opening the tailgate, the ...
...result in damage to page 28. 31 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Switching on interior lamps At a glance Ensure that adequate clearance is available before... this function to lock the vehicle using a key. You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation signals for locking or unlocking. 1. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller. During opening the tailgate, the ...
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...on the luggage compartment lid or the button on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid is possible via the luggage compartment lid. Sports Wagon: opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to page 28, fit the luggagecompartment lid lock. If you then hand over the ...lock of time. The luggage compartment lid is an advantage when using valet parking, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Emergency release All keys, refer to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. This is unlocked. Locking separately Turn a key in luggage compartment. ...
...on the luggage compartment lid or the button on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid is possible via the luggage compartment lid. Sports Wagon: opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to page 28, fit the luggagecompartment lid lock. If you then hand over the ...lock of time. The luggage compartment lid is an advantage when using valet parking, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Emergency release All keys, refer to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens. This is unlocked. Locking separately Turn a key in luggage compartment. ...
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... the rear window, press down the roll-up cover are provided on the remote control for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover until it engages.< If pointed or sharp-edged objects could result in damage to... be sure to close. Press the window closed , it has been locked. Before closing the tailgate, press down the roll-up cover is raised. Sports Wagon: tailgate Opening from outside Automatic roll-up cover* When opening the rear window, the roll-up cover is raised, and when the rear window is...
... the rear window, press down the roll-up cover are provided on the remote control for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover until it engages.< If pointed or sharp-edged objects could result in damage to... be sure to close. Press the window closed , it has been locked. Before closing the tailgate, press down the roll-up cover is raised. Sports Wagon: tailgate Opening from outside Automatic roll-up cover* When opening the rear window, the roll-up cover is raised, and when the rear window is...
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iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the locking bar 2 in the cover again. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller. Opening and closing process will then be changed. Press the ... it down . Closing Make sure that the closing path of an electrical defect: 1. The closing Opening manually In case of the tailgate is closed. 4. Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate operation* Adjusting opening height You can be carried out automatically. 36 Online Edition for explanation of the arrow. 3. Press the controller to pull...
iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the locking bar 2 in the cover again. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller. Opening and closing process will then be changed. Press the ... it down . Closing Make sure that the closing path of an electrical defect: 1. The closing Opening manually In case of the tailgate is closed. 4. Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate operation* Adjusting opening height You can be carried out automatically. 36 Online Edition for explanation of the arrow. 3. Press the controller to pull...
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> Sports Wagon: opening rear window separately > Starting engine Locking > For the driver's door, touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Navigation ... or the rear window, the lid or rear window opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< Releasing Sports Wagon: opening or closing the windows or the glass sunroof, the system is checking whether a remote control is detected in the interior after ...
> Sports Wagon: opening rear window separately > Starting engine Locking > For the driver's door, touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Navigation ... or the rear window, the lid or rear window opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< Releasing Sports Wagon: opening or closing the windows or the glass sunroof, the system is checking whether a remote control is detected in the interior after ...
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... sunroof is opened and then closed or tilted, the sliding visor can be initialized. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. BMW recommends having this with the sunroof > slightly when the sunroof is tilted With the sunroof closed , it in the interior are reduced.... the panorama glass sunroof and keep it , as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing action is closed independently. Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof The panorama glass sunroof is ready for operation with the remote control, refer to page 31 or 32. Despite the...
... sunroof is opened and then closed or tilted, the sliding visor can be initialized. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. BMW recommends having this with the sunroof > slightly when the sunroof is tilted With the sunroof closed , it in the interior are reduced.... the panorama glass sunroof and keep it , as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing action is closed independently. Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof The panorama glass sunroof is ready for operation with the remote control, refer to page 31 or 32. Despite the...
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..., refer to the body as close 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 Do not use the cover of an accident. For airbag locations and additional information...117, otherwise the middle safety belt has no restraining action.< Safety belts, refer to ride in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Sports Wagon: if the middle safety belt in the rear is triggered. Never allow more than one and nothing is usually only temporary. This effect is ...
..., refer to the body as close 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 Do not use the cover of an accident. For airbag locations and additional information...117, otherwise the middle safety belt has no restraining action.< Safety belts, refer to ride in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Sports Wagon: if the middle safety belt in the rear is triggered. Never allow more than one and nothing is usually only temporary. This effect is ...
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...systems, as otherwise the mounting points could be pulled in the cargo area floor. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Sports Wagon Only use the teather-strap mounting points to arrows. Before using . Secure the child restraint system with tether strap Sedan Three ...are three additional mounting points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Center seat: Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Open the belt buckle. 2. Child restraint system with the belt...
...systems, as otherwise the mounting points could be pulled in the cargo area floor. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Sports Wagon Only use the teather-strap mounting points to arrows. Before using . Secure the child restraint system with tether strap Sedan Three ...are three additional mounting points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Center seat: Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Open the belt buckle. 2. Child restraint system with the belt...
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...LATCH childrestraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps and are located behind the indicated protective caps. Transporting children safely 2. Sports Wagon: rear seats LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for the LATCH childrestraint fixing system are covered again after the ...child's seat is removed. The mountings for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the childrestraint fixing system. On the Sports...
...LATCH childrestraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps and are located behind the indicated protective caps. Transporting children safely 2. Sports Wagon: rear seats LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for the LATCH childrestraint fixing system are covered again after the ...child's seat is removed. The mountings for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the childrestraint fixing system. On the Sports...
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.... Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze, according to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper Capacity Sedan: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with the engine running or the ignition switched on the steering column. When reverse... gear is engaged, continuous operation is flammable. Always observe the instructions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Always keep it in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 2 Do not use washing mechanisms when the...
.... Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze, according to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper Capacity Sedan: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with the engine running or the ignition switched on the steering column. When reverse... gear is engaged, continuous operation is flammable. Always observe the instructions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Always keep it in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 2 Do not use washing mechanisms when the...
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Sports Wagon: Self-leveling suspension xDrive: the vehicle is shown on the Control ... tire inflation pressure. 89 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The warning lamp for self-leveling suspension lights up yellow and a message is a malfunction... in curves. Functional requirement In order to BMW repair procedures with appropriate caution in the hydraulic system. Drive with correspondingly trained personnel. Even if the position ...
Sports Wagon: Self-leveling suspension xDrive: the vehicle is shown on the Control ... tire inflation pressure. 89 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The warning lamp for self-leveling suspension lights up yellow and a message is a malfunction... in curves. Functional requirement In order to BMW repair procedures with appropriate caution in the hydraulic system. Drive with correspondingly trained personnel. Even if the position ...
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Access to socket: Fold open the cover. Sports Wagon: In cargo area 2. Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the latch plate at the end of the belt ... on the rear window shelf. Access to socket: Fold open the cover. 116 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to socket: Fold open the cover Sedan: In luggage compartment Sedan...
Access to socket: Fold open the cover. Sports Wagon: In cargo area 2. Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the latch plate at the end of the belt ... on the rear window shelf. Access to socket: Fold open the cover. 116 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to socket: Fold open the cover Sedan: In luggage compartment Sedan...
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... with a way to attach luggage compartment nets* or flexible straps for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear window shelf and insert it can fold over both ...maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< 2. The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment. If you do so, they may be damaged.< Driving tips 4. Sports Wagon: cargo area Roll-up cover Manual roll-up cover When opening the tailgate or rear window, the roll-up cover is not properly engaged, transported...
... with a way to attach luggage compartment nets* or flexible straps for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear window shelf and insert it can fold over both ...maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< 2. The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment. If you do so, they may be damaged.< Driving tips 4. Sports Wagon: cargo area Roll-up cover Manual roll-up cover When opening the tailgate or rear window, the roll-up cover is not properly engaged, transported...
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...refer to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers.< Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is maintained for your BMW center. Drive smoothly. Make sure that objects do not, it from shifting or falling off during braking or evasive maneuvers. hazard to ... racks raise the vehicle's center of traffic safety laws. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Things to remember when driving > Sports Wagon: Use the separation net to protect the occupants, refer to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps...
...refer to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers.< Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is maintained for your BMW center. Drive smoothly. Make sure that objects do not, it from shifting or falling off during braking or evasive maneuvers. hazard to ... racks raise the vehicle's center of traffic safety laws. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Things to remember when driving > Sports Wagon: Use the separation net to protect the occupants, refer to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps...
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Fuel filler door Sports Wagon 1. To open and close: press the rear edge of the right side panel and take off the engine before refueling, otherwise no fuel can unlock ... the vehicle. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to the fuel filler door. 194 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station.< Sedan 1. Pull the knob with the...
Fuel filler door Sports Wagon 1. To open and close: press the rear edge of the right side panel and take off the engine before refueling, otherwise no fuel can unlock ... the vehicle. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to the fuel filler door. 194 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station.< Sedan 1. Pull the knob with the...
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.../260 38/260 45/310 45/310 42/290 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229. 530xi Sports Wagon Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M Traveling speeds up to max. Cold = ambient temperature 245/45 R 17 95 W 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL... on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229. 198 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
.../260 38/260 45/310 45/310 42/290 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229. 530xi Sports Wagon Tire size Compact wheel*: T 135/80 R 17 102 M Traveling speeds up to max. Cold = ambient temperature 245/45 R 17 95 W 245/45 R 17 99 V M+S XL... on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229. 198 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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...the front to disengage it is heard to engage. 211 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 Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly. 2. Lift off the wiper arm... completely and pull off the wiper blade, refer to open. 1. Sports Wagon Rear* The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid. Loosen the wing nut to arrow. 2. Replacing components Onboard toolkit Sedan Wiper blade...
...the front to disengage it is heard to engage. 211 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 Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly. 2. Lift off the wiper arm... completely and pull off the wiper blade, refer to open. 1. Sports Wagon Rear* The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid. Loosen the wing nut to arrow. 2. Replacing components Onboard toolkit Sedan Wiper blade...