2004 M3 Convertible Owner Manual

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Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 157 596 - © 09/03 BMW AG



M3 Convertible




Thank you for deciding on a BMW M3 Convertible.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control andsecurity when you drive it. Therefore, we have one request:

Read the information contained in this Owner's Manual before driving your newBMW M3 Convertible for the first time. It contains important information on vehicleoperation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipmentof your BMW M3 Convertible. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle

maintenance to help ensure operating and traffic safety as well as the best possiblevalue retention of your BMW. For more detailed information refer to the supplemen-tal manuals.

BMW M also makes decisive contributions toward greater safety in traffic throughits BMW driver training.

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Itshould stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important

operating, safety and maintenance information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

BMW M




4 Notes

© 2003 BMW M GmbHMunich, GermanyReprinting, including excerpts, only with thewritten consent of BMW M GmbH, Munich.Order No. 01 41 0 157 596US English VIII/03

Printed in GermanyPrinted on environmentally friendly paper,bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

About this Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure

that you are able to find what you needin this Owner's Manual as quickly aspossible. The fastest way to find certaintopics is by using the detailed index atthe end. If you wish to gain an initialoverview of your vehicle, you will findthis in the first chapter.

Should you wish to sell your BMW atsome time in the future, please remem-ber to hand over this Owner's Manualto the new owner; it is an important partof the vehicle.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any further questions,

your BMW center will be glad to assistat any time.

You can find more information aboutBMW, for example on its technology,on the Internet at www.bmw.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must

be followed precisely in order toavoid the possibility of personal injuryand serious damage to the vehicle.

Contains information that willassist you in gaining the optimum

benefit from your vehicle and enableyou to care more effectively for your

vehicle.

Refers to measures that can betaken to help protect the environ-

ment.

Marks the end of a specific item ofinformation.

Indicates special equipment, coun-try-specific equipment and optionalextras when available.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory,refer to page 64. Identifies func-

tions that can be specifically adapted

for a particular key or vehicle. Theseadjustments can be performed either byyourself or by your BMW center.<




5Notes

Your individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have

decided in favor of a model with individ-ualized equipment and features. ThisOwner's Manual will describe all of theequipment that the BMW M3 Convert-ible has to offer you.

We hope you will understand thatequipment and features are included

that you might not have chosen for yourvehicle. You can easily identify any dif-ferences with the aid of the asteriskused to identify all optional equipmentand accessories.

If your BMW features equipment that isnot described in this Owner's Manual,

such as a car radio or telephone, wehave enclosed Supplementary Owner'sManuals. We ask you to read thesemanuals as well.

Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous,

ongoing development that is conceivedto ensure that our vehicles continue toembody the highest quality and safetystandards combined with advanced,state-of-the-art technology. For thisreason, the features described in thisOwner's Manual could differ from those

on your vehicle. Nor can errors andomissions be entirely ruled out. You aretherefore asked to appreciate that noclaims can be recognized on the basisof the data, illustrations or descriptionsin this Owner's Manual.

For your own safety

FuelsUse unleaded gasoline only. Fuelscontaining up to and including

10% ethanol or other oxygenates withup to 2.8% oxygen by weight – that is,15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus anequivalent amount of co-solvent – will

not void the applicable warrantiesrespecting defects in materials or work-manship. Field experience has indi-cated significant differences in fuelquality – volatility, composition, addi-tives, etc. – among gasolines offered forsale in the United States and Canada.

The use of poor quality fuels may resultin driveability, starting and stallingproblems especially under certain envi-ronmental conditions, such as highambient temperature and high altitude.Should you encounter driveability prob-lems which you suspect could be

related to the fuel you are using, werecommend that you respond byswitching to a recognized high-qualitybrand.Failure to comply with these recom-mendations may result in unscheduledmaintenance.

Obey pertinent safety rules when youare handling gasoline.<




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Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the

use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires spe-cially adapted maintenance and repairmethods. Therefore, only have corre-sponding work on your BMW carriedout by a BMW center or a workshopthat works according to BMW repair

procedures with correspondinglytrained personnel. If work is carried outimproperly there is a danger of conse-quential damage and the related safetyrisks.<

Parts and accessories

Important safety information!

For your own safety, use genuineparts and accessories approved byBMW.When you purchase accessories testedand approved by BMW and OriginalBMW Parts, you simultaneously acquirethe assurance that they have been thor-

oughly tested by BMW to ensure opti-mum performance when installed onyour vehicle.BMW warrants these parts to be freefrom defects in material and workman-ship.BMW will not accept any liability for

damages resulting from installation ofparts and accessories not approved byBMW.BMW cannot test every product madeby other manufacturers to verify if it canbe used on a BMW safely and withoutrisk to either the vehicle, its operation,

or its occupants.Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessoriesand other products approved by BMW,together with professional advice onusing these items, are available from allBMW centers.Installation and operation of non-BMW

approved accessories such as alarms,radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,

wheels, suspension components, brakedust shields, telephones – includingoperation of any portable cellular phonefrom within the vehicle without using anexternally mounted antenna – or trans-ceiver equipment, such as CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar, may causeextensive damage to the vehicle, com-promise its safety, interfere with thevehicle's electrical system or affect thevalidity of the BMW Limited Warranty.Contact your BMW center for additionalinformation.Do not use key or remote control tolock doors or luggage compartmentwith anyone inside the car. Refer to theOwner’s Manual for more details.<

Maintenance, replacement, orrepair of the emission control

devices and systems may be performedby any automotive repair establishmentor individual using any certified auto-motive part.<

Symbol on vehicle parts

Indicates that you should consultthe relevant section of this

Owner's Manual for information on aparticular part or assembly.




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Service and warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Ser-

vice and Warranty Information Bookletfor US models or a Warranty and Ser-vice Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-els.

We recommend that you read this pub-lication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following

warranties:

>New Vehicle Limited Warranty

>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

>Federal Emissions System DefectWarranty

>Federal Emissions Performance War-ranty

>California Emission Control SystemLimited Warranty.

Detailed information about these war-ranties is listed in the Service and War-ranty Information Booklet for US mod-

els or in the Warranty and ServiceGuide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles

owned and operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the National High-way Traffic Safety AdministrationNHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of

North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227,Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227,telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order a recall

and remedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-vidual problems between you, yourdealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either callthe Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in theWashington, D.C. area, or write to:NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. Youcan also obtain other information aboutmotor vehicle safety from the Hotline.




Contents

N o t e s About this Owner's Manual 4

Additional sources ofinformation 4

Symbols used 4Your individual vehicle 5Status at time of printing 5For your own safety 5Symbol on vehicle parts 6Service and warranty 7Reporting safety defects 7

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r v i e w Cockpit 14

Instrument cluster 16Indicator and warning lamps 18Buttons in steering wheel 22Hazard warning triangle* 23First-aid kit* 23Refueling 24Fuel specifications 25Tire inflation pressure 25

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t u r e s Opening and closing:

Keys 30Central locking system 30Opening and closing – via the

remote control 31Opening and closing – via the

door lock 33Opening and closing – from the

inside 34Luggage compartment lid 35Luggage compartment 37Electric power windows 38Convertible top 39Wind deflector* 44

To adjust:Safe seating position 46

Seats 47Power seat adjustment 47Head restraints 48Entering the rear 49Safety belts 50Seat and mirror memory 51Seat heating* 52

Steering wheel 53Mirrors 53

Passenger safety systems:

Airbags 55Transporting children safely 58Rollover protection system 62Vehicle Memory, Key

Memory 64




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Driving:Ignition lock 65Starting the engine and driving

off 66Switching off the engine 68Parking brake 68Manual transmission 69Sequential M gearbox with

Drivelogic* 70Turn signal indicator/Headlamp

flasher 75Washer/wiper system/Rain

sensor* 76Cruise control 77

Everything under control:Odometer 79

Tachometer 79Engine oil temperature 79Fuel gauge 80Engine coolant temperature

gauge 80Service interval display 81Check Control 81

Clock 82Computer 83

Technology for safety anddriving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)* 85Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 86Flat Tire Monitor 87M Engine dynamics control 90Brake force display 90

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams 91Instrument lighting 92High beams/Standing lamps 92Fog lamps 93Interior lamps 93Reading lamps 93

Controlling the climate for

pleasant driving:Automatic climate control 96

Interior conveniences:

Glove compartment 101Storage compartments 101Cellular phone* 102

Ashtray, front* 103Ashtray, rear* 103

Loading and transporting:

Ski bag* 104Cargo loading 106Roof-mounted luggage rack for

the hardtop* 108

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a n c e Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedures 112General driving notes 113Antilock Brake System

(ABS) 114Brake system 114Hardtop* 115

Wheels and tires:

Tire inflation pressure 118

Tire condition 118Tire replacement 119Wheel and tire

combinations 121Winter tires 122Snow chains* 122

In the engine compartment:

Hood 123Engine compartment

essentials 124Washer fluids 126Engine oil 126Coolant 128Brake fluid 129

Maintenance:The BMW Maintenance

System 130

Laws and regulations:

California Proposition 65warning 132

OBD interface socket 132

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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 91

2 >Turn signal indicators 75>

Standing lamps 92>High beams 92>Headlamp flasher 75>Computer 83

3 Washer/wiper system/Rainsensor 76

4 Hazard warning flashers

5 Rear window defroster 99

6 > Initiating an emergency call 146>Mobile Service 146

7 Central locking system 30

8 Horn: the entire surface

9 Steering wheel adjustment 53

10 Fog lamps 93

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1 Fuel gauge 80

2 Turn signal indicator 20

3 Speedometer4 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 21

5 Tachometer and engine oiltemperature gauge 79

6 Engine coolant temperature

gauge 807 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 21

8 Control button for>Clock 82>Unit of measure of outside

temperature display 83

9 Display for sequential M gearboxwith Drivelogic 71

10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic StabilityControl (DSC) 86

11 Display for>Trip odometer 79

>Clock 82>Service interval 81>Computer 83

12 Check Control 81

13 Trip odometer, reset to zero 79

14 Indicator and warning lamps 18

to 21

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Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are

identified by●

are tested for properfunctioning whenever the ignition key isturned. They each light up once for dif-ferent periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of thesesystems, the corresponding lamp doesnot go out after the engine is started, or

it lights up while the vehicle is moving.You will see how to react to this below.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current ●The battery is no longer beingcharged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator drive belt or in thecharging circuit of the alternator. Pleasecontact the nearest BMW center.

If the drive belt is defective, stopand switch off the engine immedi-

ately to prevent overheating and seri-

ous engine damage. If the drive belt isdefective, increased steering effort isalso required.<

Engine oil pressure ●

An alarm sounds at the sametime. Stop vehicle immediately

and switch off engine. Check theengine oil level and top up as required.If the oil level is correct: please contactthe nearest BMW center.

Do not continue driving, as theengine could sustain serious dam-

age from inadequate lubrication.<

Flat Tire Monitor ●In addition, an acoustic signal issounded: there is a flat tire.

Reduce speed and carefully come to astop. Avoid sudden braking and steer-

ing maneuvers.For additional information: refer topage 87

Brake warning lamp ●

If the lamp comes on when theparking brake is not engaged:

check the brake fluid level. Before driv-ing further, be sure to comply with theinstructions on pages 114 and 129.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-dian models.

Red: an important reminder

Brake warning lamp ●

Comes on when the parkingbrake is engaged – an additionalacoustic signal sounds when startingoff. For additional information: refer topage 68

Brake warning lamp for Cana-dian models.

Lock backrest/Please fastensafety belts ●Comes on together with an

acoustic signal until the safety belts arefastened. Flashes when the backrest isnot locked.For additional information on lockingthe backrest, refer to page 49For additional information on safetybelts: refer to page 50

Airbags ●Please have the systeminspected at your BMW center.

For additional information: refer topage 55




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Red and yellow: continue drivingcautiously

The brake warning lamp comeson together with the yellow indi-cator lamps for ABS ● andDSC:The entire ABS, CBC and DSCcontrol system has failed. Con-tinue to drive; drive cautiously

and defensively and avoid fullbrake applications. Please have thesystem checked by your BMW centeras soon as possible.For additional information: refer topages 86, 114

Indicator and warning lamps

CBC, ABS and DSC for Cana-dian models.

Orange: consult the nearest BMWcenter

Sequential M gearbox withDrivelogicIf the indicator lamp fails to go

out after the engine is started, or if itcomes on during normal driving: thisindicates a malfunction in the system.Please consult the nearest BMW cen-

ter.Indicator lamp flashes: a system over-load has occurred.For additional information: refer topage 74

Yellow: check as soon as possible

Engine oil levelComes on while driving and isaccompanied by an alarm: the

engine oil level has fallen to the abso-lute minimum; refill as soon as possible.Do not drive more than 30 miles/50 kmbefore refilling.


Engine oil levelComes on after the engine hasbeen shut off and is accompa-

nied by an alarm: add engine oil at yourearliest opportunity such as when youstop to refuelFor additional information: refer topage 126

Brake pads ●Have the brake pads checked.For additional information: refer

to page 114

Flat Tire Monitor ●The Flat Tire Monitor has beendeactivated, either at the button

or in response to a system malfunction.

In the event of a malfunction, have thesystem checked by your BMW center.For additional information: refer topage 87

Dynamic Stability ControlDSC ●

The indicator lamp flashes and

an acoustic signal sounds: the systemis active and governs drive and brakingforce.If the indicator lamp fails to go out afterthe engine is started, or if it comes onduring normal driving and stays on:DSC has been deactivated, either at the


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button or in response to a system mal-function. In the event of a malfunction,have the system checked by your near-

est BMW center.For additional information: refer topage 86

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) ●Malfunction in DBC system.Conventional braking efficiency

is available and unrestricted.Have the system checked and repairedat your BMW center as soon as possi-ble.For additional information: refer topage 114

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

warning lamp for Canadianmodels.

Add washer fluidThe washer fluid is too low. Topoff the fluid at the earliest

opportunity.For additional information: refer to

page 126SERVICE ENGINE SOON ●

If the indicator lamp comes oneither continuously or intermit-

tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-sions-related electronic systems.

Although the vehicle remains opera-tional, you should have the systemschecked by your BMW center at the

earliest possible opportunity.For additional information: refer topage 132

Service Engine Soon indicatorlamp for Canadian models.

Engine electronics ●There is a fault in the electronicengine-management system.

You can continue to drive with reducedengine output or engine speed. Pleasehave the system inspected at yourBMW center.

Add coolantCoolant level too low, top up assoon as possible.


CHECK GAS CAP* ●This indicator lamp comes on

when the gas cap is loose ormissing.Close the gas cap tightly: refer topage 24

Rollover protection system ●

The rollover protection system isdeactivated due to a malfunc-

tion. Please have the system inspectedimmediately at your BMW center.For additional information: refer topage 62

Green: for your information

Turn signal indicatorFlashes when turn signals areon. Rapid flashing: indicates a

system malfunction.For additional information: refer topage 75

Cruise control

Lights up when the cruise con-trol is activated. Ready for oper-

ation via the buttons in the steeringwheel.For additional information: refer topage 77

Front fog lamps

Lights up whenever the foglamps are on.




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Blue: for your information

High beams

Comes on when the high beamsare on or the headlamp flasheris actuated.For additional information: refer topages 75, 92


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22 Buttons in steering wheel

These buttons let you operate the fol-lowing functions quickly and withoutbeing distracted from traffic conditions:

>Selected radio functions>The cruise control>Selected telephone functions.*

The controls are active only whenthe corresponding systems and

accessories are switched on.<

Press briefly:

Accept incoming call, start dialing, ter-minate call.

Switch between phone and radio, cas-sette and CD.

Forward:

>RadioPress briefly: next station in stationmemoryExtended pressure: station search

>CDPress briefly: jump to next trackExtended pressure: search function

in track>Cassette

Press briefly: jump to next track orstop fast forwardExtended pressure: fast forward

>PhoneScan personal phone book.

Rewind: same functions as forward.

Volume.

Cruise control: select a stored setting.

Cruise control: store and accelerate +or decelerate and store –.

Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-

tivate.


23Hazard warning triangle* First aid kit*



23Hazard warning triangle*

The hazard warning triangle is storedready to use in the luggage compart-ment lid inside the toolbox for theonboard tool kit.

To open the container, loosen the wingnut.

Always observe all legal regula-tions requiring a warning triangle

to be carried in the vehicle.<

First-aid kit*

The first-aid kit is located under thefront passenger's seat.

To open: pull the handle and fold thecover down.

To fasten: fold the cover up and press ituntil the tab engages.

Several of the items contained inthe first-aid kit have a limited ser-

vice life. For this reason, check theexpiration dates of each of the items

regularly, and replace any with passeddates. You can acquire replacements inany drugstore or pharmacy.Always observe all legal regulationsrequiring a first-aid kit to be carried inthe vehicle.<

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24 Refueling

Fuel filler door

Always switch off the enginebefore refueling, as it is not possi-

ble to add fuel with the engine running,

and attempts may also trigger theSERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<

Press on the rear edge of the fuel fillerdoor to open and close it.

If an electrical malfunction occurs, youcan unlock the fuel filler door manually:

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbolon the right trim panel of the luggagecompartment.

When handling fuels, comply withall of the applicable safety precau-

tions posted at the service station.

Never carry spare fuel containers inyour vehicle. Whether empty or full,these containers can leak, cause anexplosion, or lead to fire in the event ofa collision.<

Simple and environmentallyfriendly

Open the gas cap carefully to pre-vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel

spray may cause injury.<

Keep the gas cap in the bracketattached to the fuel filler door.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzlecompletely into the filler pipe. Lifting thenozzle during refueling

> results in premature pump shutoff>and will reduce the effect of the vapor

recovery system on the pump.

The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-zle shuts off the first time.


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Close the gas cap carefully afterrefueling until a click is heard.

While closing, be sure not to squeeze

the strap which is fastened to the cap.A loose or missing cap will activate theCHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<

Fuel tank capacity

>Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which>approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve

capacity.

Do not drive to the last drop offuel. This can prevent the engine

from operating properly and result indamage.<

Fuel specifications

The engine uses lead-free gasolineonly.

Required fuel:

>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,min. 91 AKI.AKI = Anti Knock Index

Never use leaded fuel, as it wouldcause permanent and irreversible

damage to the oxygen sensor and thecatalytic converter.<

Tire inflation pressure

Checking tire pressures

Tire pressures in psi/kilopascal areshown on the driver's door post and arevisible when the door is open.

Only check the tire inflation pressuresof cold tires. This means after driving amaximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or afterthe vehicle has been parked for at least2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla-tion pressures.

In the following tire inflation pressure

table, all pressures are specified in thestandard units of pressure, psi and kilo-pascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tiresat ambient temperature.

After correcting the tire inflation pres-sure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor sothat it can monitor the tire inflationpressure, refer to page 87.

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Check the tire pressures on a reg-ular basis – at least twice a month

– and before every extended journey. If

this is not done, incorrect tire pressurescan cause driving instability and tiredamage, ultimately resulting in acci-dents.<

Comply with tire approvalspecifications

The inflation pressures in the tableapply to BMW-approved tire sizes andtire manufacturers. Your BMW centerwill be glad to supply this information.Other pressures may be required fortires made by other manufacturers.

Your vehicle is equipped with tireswhich not only meet US standards, butalso European standards. We recom-mend the exclusive use of BMWapproved tires.



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BMW TiresAll pressure specifications inthe table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires –cold = ambient temperature

225/45 ZR 18 33/230 – 41/280 –

255/40 ZR 18 – 35/240 – 48/330

M3 225/40 ZR 19 33/230 – 41/280 –

255/35 ZR 19 – 35/240 – 48/330225/45 R 17 91 H M+S 33/230 38/260 36/250 46/320

225/40 R 18 92 V M+S 36/250 38/260 39/270 51/350


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Opening and closing

Keys Central locking system



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The key set

1 Master keys with remote control unit– these keys determine the functionsof the Key Memory. Refer to page 64.

You can mark the individual keys forsubsequent identification by apply-ing the colored decals that youreceived when accepting delivery ofyour vehicle

In every master key with remote

control there is an extended-lifebattery that is charged automatically inthe ignition lock as you drive.For this reason, if you have a masterkey with remote control that is other-wise not used, use that key at leastonce every year while driving for an

extended period to charge the bat-tery.<

2 Spare key – for storage in a safeplace, such as in your wallet. This keyis not intended for constant use. The

luggage compartment lid and theglove compartment cannot be lockedand unlocked with this key. This isuseful for valet parking, for example.

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The concept

The central locking system engagesand releases the following locks at thesame time:

>doors> luggage compartment lid> fuel filler door and>glove compartment.

The central locking system is ready for

operation whenever the driver's door isclosed.

The central locking system can beoperated

> from outside via the door lock andusing the remote control

> from inside via the central lockingsystem button.

If it is operated from inside, the fuelfiller door will not be locked, refer topage 34.

Operating it from outside simulta-neously activates the anti-theft system,

which prevents the doors from beingunlocked via the door lock buttons orthe door release handles.

The central locking system unlocksautomatically in the event of an acci-dent. In addition, the hazard warningflashers and interior lamps come on.


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The concept

The remote control also provides twoadditional functions beyond the centrallocking feature:

>Switch on the interior lamps, refer topage 32.With this function you can alsosearch for your vehicle – whenparked in an underground garage, for

instance>Open the luggage compartment lid,refer to page 32.The luggage compartment lid willopen slightly, regardless of whether itwas locked or unlocked.

Whenever you unlock or lock the vehi-

cle, you simultaneously deactivate/acti-vate the anti-theft system and switchthe interior lamps on/off.

You can have a signal set to con-firm that the vehicle's locks have

engaged securely.<

Master keys with remote control

Since passengers or animalsremaining in the vehicle might be

able to lock the doors from the inside,always take the vehicle's keys with youso that the vehicle can be opened again

from the outside at any time.<

If it is no longer possible to lockthe vehicle via the remote control,

the battery is discharged. Use this key

while driving for an extended period inorder to recharge the battery. To pre-vent unauthorized use of the remotecontrol, surrender only the spare keywhen leaving the vehicle for valet park-ing, for example.In the event of a system malfunction,

please contact your BMW center. Youcan also obtain replacement keysthere.< 1 Unlocking and convenience opening

2 Locking and securing, turning oninterior lamps,

3 Opening luggage compartment lid

To release

Press button to unlock the driver's dooronly.

Press the button twice in order tounlock the entire vehicle.<

Convenience opening mode

Press and hold button. The windowsand the fully-automatic convertible topopen.

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To lock and secure

Press button.

To switch on the interior lamps

After locking the vehicle, press buttonagain.

To open the luggagecompartment lid

Press button.

The lid will open slightly, no matterwhether it was locked or unlocked.

If the luggage compartment lidwas locked, it will be locked again

after it is reclosed.Before and after a trip, be sure that the

luggage compartment lid has not beenopened unintentionally.<

External systems

Locally, external systems or devicesmay interfere with remote control func-tions.

If this should occur, you can still openand close the vehicle using the masterkey in both the door and luggage com-

partment locks.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units com-ply with part 15 of the FCC FederalCommunications Commission regula-tions. Operation is governed by the fol-

lowing:

FCC ID:

>LX8EWS>LX8FZVS>LX8FZVE.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:

>This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and

> this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications tothese devices could void the

user's authority to operate the equip-ment.<


33Opening and closing – via the door lock



Turning the key in the door lock onceunlocks the driver's door, the fuel fillerdoor and the glove compartment.

Turning the key a second time unlocksthe passenger's door and the luggage

compartment lid.

You can have a signal set to con-firm that the vehicle's locks have

engaged securely.<

Convenience operation

With the door closed you can alsooperate the power windows and theconvertible top with the door lock.

>To open: with the door closed afterturning the key for the second time,hold the key in the Unlock position

>To fasten: with the door closed, holdthe key in the Lock position.

Whenever closing the windows orsliding/tilt sunroof you should

always monitor their path and progressto ensure that no one is injured. Releas-ing the key stops the operation.<

Manual operation

In the event of electrical malfunction

Turn the key all the way to the left orright to unlock or lock the driver's door.

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You can use this button to control thecentral locking system whenever thedoors are closed. The doors and lug-gage compartment lid are unlocked orlocked only. The anti-theft system is not

activated.

If only the driver's door wasunlocked from the outside and

you press the button, then, with thedriver's door still open, the passenger'sdoor, the luggage compartment lid, the

fuel filler door and the glove compart-ment will unlock, too.If the driver's door is closed, it will belocked.<

If you desire, the central lockingsystem can be activated automati-

cally as soon as you begin to drive. You

may also have this adjusted so that it isspecific to keys.<

To unlock and open the doors

1. Press the button for the central lock-ing system

2. Pull the release handle above the

armrest on the door you wish to open

or

pull the release handle for any doortwice: to unlock and open the door.

To lock

>Either use the central locking buttonto lock all doors at onceor

>press the individual door lock buttonsdown. As an added design feature toprevent the driver from being inad-vertently locked out of the vehicle,

the driver's door lock button will notengage as long as the door is open.

Since passengers or animalsremaining in the vehicle might be

able to lock the doors from the inside,

always take the vehicle's keys with youso that the vehicle can be opened againfrom the outside at any time.<


35Luggage compartment lid



The lock

Only the master keys fit in the lock forthe luggage compartment lid, refer topage 30.

To secure separately

Lock the glove compartment using themaster key.

The luggage compartment lid is lockedand disconnected from the central lock-ing system. This feature can be used to

prevent unauthorized access to the lug-gage compartment when you surrenderthe spare key only, refer to page 30.This can be advantageous for valetparking, for example.

To open from the outside

Press the button in the handle recess:the luggage compartment lid opensslightly.

The luggage compartment is lit whenthe luggage compartment lid is opened.

Manual operation

In the event of electrical malfunction

Turn the master key to the right as faras it will go, the luggage compartmentlid will open slightly.

The luggage compartment lid is lockedagain as soon as you close the lid.

To open from the inside

If the luggage compartment lid has notbeen locked separately, you can open itwith this button in the footwell on the

driver's side when the vehicle is sta-tionary.

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To close

The handle recesses in the interior trimpanel of the luggage compartment lidmake it easier to pull the lid down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that thetravel path of the luggage com-

partment lid is clear when it is closed,following the same precautions as withall closing procedures.<

Operate the vehicle only when theluggage compartment lid is com-

pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaustfumes could penetrate the interior ofthe vehicle.<

Nevertheless, should it be absolutelynecessary to operate the vehicle withthe luggage compartment lid open, with

closed convertible top:1. Close all windows2. Greatly increase the quantity of air

from the automatic climate controlsystem, refer to page 98.

Emergency release

This lever releases the luggage com-partment lid from the luggage compart-ment's interior.


37Luggage compartment



To fold up and secure the floorpanel

1. Pull up at the handle and fold thepanel up

2. Press the button to release thehanger from the handle

3. Hook the handle into the rubber sealof the drip rail.

Carefully replace the hanger in itsholder when lowering the floor

panel back down.<

The fittings at the corners of the lug-gage compartment provide you with aconvenient means of attaching luggagenets* and flexible straps for securingluggage.

Refer also to Cargo loading onpage 106.

Enlarging luggage compartment

With the convertible top closed, youcan enlarge the luggage compartment.To do this, flip the handle outward andpress it down and toward the front ofthe vehicle. The convertible top com-partment panel is now raised andsecured.

To fold down the convertible topcompartment panel

To open the convertible top, the con-vertible top compartment panel mustbe lowered. To do this, fold out thehandle and pull opposite the directionof travel.

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When opening the convertible top,refer to page 39, make sure that

the convertible top compartment panel

is folded down in the luggage compart-ment; otherwise you may damagesomething.<

To open and close windows

When leaving the vehicle, alwaysremove the ignition key from the

lock and remember to close the doorsto prevent children from operating thepower windows and injuring them-selves, etc.<

With the ignition key in position 1 orhigher

>Press the switch until you feel resis-

tance: the window continues to moveas long as you continue to press theswitch

>Press the switch briefly past the pres-sure point: the window moves auto-matically. Touching the switch againstops the opening cycle.

You can close the windows in the samemanner by pulling the switch. The rearwindows do not close automatically.


39Convertible topElectric power windows



Operating all windows at once


>Press the switch until you feel resis-

tance: all of the windows will con-tinue to lower as long as you con-tinue to press the switch

>Press the switch briefly past the pres-sure point: all windows will moveautomatically. Pressing the switchagain stops the opening cycle.

You can close the windows in the samemanner by pulling the switch. The win-dows cannot be closed automaticallyusing this switch.

For the convenience mode via theremote control or the door lock, refer topage 31 or 33.

After the ignition has beenswitched off

After the ignition has been switched off:

you can still use the electric power win-dows for up to 15 minutes, as long asno one opens any of the doors.

Protective function

If the closing force of a front window

exceeds a certain value as the windowis being closed, the closing procedureis immediately interrupted and the win-dow opens again slightly.

Despite this protective function,you must still make sure that there

are no obstacles within the closingrange of the windows. Otherwise, itcannot be guaranteed that the closingprocedure will be interrupted in certaincases, e.g. when very thin objects arein the closing range.This protective function is deactivated

when the switch is pulled past theresistance point and held there.<

After power loss

After the battery has been discon-nected, the protective function must bereinitialized. Please contact your BMW

center.

The completely automatically operatedconvertible top combines assured pro-tection against the elements with sim-

ple and easy handling.To gain maximum satisfaction from yourconvertible, please observe the follow-ing:

> It is advisable to close the convertibletop when the vehicle is being parked.The closed convertible top not onlyprotects the passenger compartmentfrom unforeseeable damage from theweather, it also provides a certaindegree of theft protection. In addi-tion, keep valuables only in thelocked luggage compartment, evenwhen the convertible top is closed

>Never mount a roof-mounted luggagerack on the convertible top

>At temperatures below 147 /–106 do not operate the convertible top toprevent damage.

Never store the convertible top in

its compartment for more thanone day while it is wet to avoid perma-nent damage from moisture.<

Do not lay objects on the convert-ible top, as they could fall off

when it moves, causing vehicle damage

or personal injury.<

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Driving when the opening or clos-ing process has not been com-

pleted can cause vehicle damage or

personal injuries.Do not reach into the convertible topmechanism during opening and closing.Keep children away from the movingparts of the convertible top duringoperation.<

If possible, only operate the con-vertible top with the vehicle

stopped, as otherwise the process maybe interrupted.If you set the convertible top in motionwith the vehicle stationary and thenhave to start suddenly – for instance, at

a traffic light – you can still completethe operation by driving as slowly aspossible and again pressing and main-taining pressure on the button.<

To close the electric power win-dows while driving, always be

sure to first close either the rear win-dows, or all 4 windows at the sametime, otherwise, at high speed, the win-dows may not close tightly.<

At higher speeds, the ensuingvacuum in the passenger com-

partment can cause the convertible top

to begin fluttering. Increase the air sup-ply via the ventilation controls so that avacuum does not occur in the vehicle.<

Opening and closing

1 To close

2 To open

To avoid placing unnecessaryloads on the battery, you should

avoid operating the top when theengine is switched off.Before closing the convertible top,remove any objects from the windshieldframe that could keep the convertible

top from closing properly.<

With the ignition key in position 1 orhigher, and with the vehicle stationary

1. Read and comply with the precedingsafety precautions




42 Convertible top



Do not repeatedly interrupt andresume the closing operation, as

otherwise the fully-automatic convert-

ible top mechanism could be dam-aged.<

In certain cases, the luggage compart-ment lid cannot be opened if the open-ing or closing operation has been inter-rupted.

Operate the convertible top manu-ally in emergency situations only

to avoid causing damage due to incor-rect operation.<

Convenience operation via

remote control and driver's doorlock

Refer to pages 31 and 33.

Closing manually in the event ofan electrical malfunction

1 Emergency operation

2 Allen wrench

3 Recess

Only operate the convertible topmanually to close it. Never open it

manually since the convertible topcompartment lid cannot be locked andwould open during driving.<

Manual closing is best carried outby two persons from outside with

the driver's door open and the driver'sseat folded forward. No one is to be inthe rear seat while you are doing this.<

1. Remove the center piece betweenthe rear seats. Take the trim off of theguide rod and flip it forward

2. Press down hard on the emergencylock 1 – see previous illustration.After a brief pause, the mechanismsfor the convertible top compartmentlid will be released

If the mechanism for the convert-

ible top compartment lid does notunlock, then insert the Allen wrench 2into the recess 3 and turn clockwise torelease it.<

3. If the luggage compartment lid isclosed, open the convertible top

compartment lid up as far as the stopwill allow


43Convertible top



4. Grasp the convertible top by the lat-eral guide section – see arrow 1 –and the front convertible top frame –see arrow 2. Lift out the top andswing forward until you encounter a

perceptible resistance at a stop.Position the rear convertible topframe vertically and close the con-vertible top compartment lid. Folddown the rear convertible top frame

To avoid damaging the side trim,

always fold the convertible topforward before folding the rear framebrace up into its vertical position.<

5. Use a screwdriver to lift out the coverpanel that is in the center of the frontconvertible top frame

6. Insert the Allen wrench 2 – refer topage 42 – into the recess – see arrow

7. Pull down on the front convertibletop frame as far as possible. Closethe convertible top further by turningthe wrench in a clockwise direction;continue turning until the front con-vertible top frame is locked to thewindshield frame. The rear convert-

ible top frame will automatically bepressed down onto the convertibletop compartment lid and, because ofthe tension, will close completely.

The closing operation must becompleted, as otherwise damage

and/or injuries may result.<

Please consult your BMW centerto have the defect corrected.<

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With th tibl t th i d

Convertible top



Position for cleaning

To be able to access the convertibletop compartment, lean the rear frame ofthe convertible top against the cover ofthe convertible top compartment.

First, use the button for activatingthe convertible top to unlock the

locks of the convertible top compart-ment. Refer to page 40.<

For additional information on vehi-cle care, refer to the Caring for

your vehicle brochure.<

With the convertible top open, the winddeflector keeps air movement in thepassenger compartment to a minimum,

thus providing you with a pleasantdrive, even at higher speeds. The winddeflector comes in a protective sleeve,and because of its slim dimensions, canbe easily stored in the luggage com-partment.

Installation1. Remove wind deflector from the pro-

tective sleeve 2. Flip out both sides and lock intoplace. It is essential for the two com-ponents marked in the illustration tomesh at this point


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7 Cl th tibl t t

Wind deflector*



3. Hold the wind deflector so that thesmaller half points toward the frontand guide the mounting pin for theside piece into the proper opening

4. Pull back on the mounting pin for the

other side piece by using a slide, sothat the mounting pin can be guidedinto the opening provided

5. Unlock the convertible top compart-ment lid via the convertible top con-trol button, refer to page 40, andopen the convertible top compart-

ment lid6. Flip the back half of the wind deflec-

tor backward, so that the mounts arelying on the vehicle

7. Close the convertible top compart-ment lid via the convertible top con-trol button. The wind deflector is now

attached so that it is theft-proof.

Operate the convertible top com-partment lid from above only in

order to avoid any pinching.With the wind deflector in place: toavoid damaging the wind deflector

never push the front seats all the wayback.<

Removal

Follow the same procedure as wheninstalling, just reverse the steps.

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To adjust

Safe seating position

For driving that is relaxed and less likely For airbag locations and additional Never allow more than one person



For driving that is relaxed and less likelyto cause fatigue, you should select asitting position that reflects your per-

sonal requirements. In combinationwith the safety belts and airbags, thecorrect seating position also plays animportant role in enhancing occupantsafety in the event of an accident. Toensure that the vehicle's safety systemsprovide you with optimal protection, we

request that you direct your carefulattention to the following section.

For supplementary information ontransporting children, refer to page 58.

Sitting safely with airbags

Always maintain an adequate dis-

tance between yourself and theairbags. Always hold the steering wheelby the rim to keep any chance of injuryto hands or arms to an absolute mini-mum should the airbag be deployed.Never allow any objects, individuals oranimals to obstruct the areas between

passengers and airbags. Never use thefront airbag's cover as a storage tray orsupport for objects of any kind. Neverallow front passengers to rest their feetor legs on the airbag cover.<

For airbag locations and additionalinformation on airbags, refer topage 55.

Sitting safely with safety belts

Your vehicle is equipped with fourseats, each of which is provided with asafety belt.

Never allow more than one personto wear a single safety belt. Never

allow infants or small children to ride in

a passenger's lap. Avoid twisting thebelt while routing it firmly across thepelvis and shoulder, wear it as snuglyagainst your body as possible. Do notallow the belt to rest against hard orfragile objects in your pockets. Do notroute the belt across your neck, or run it

across sharp edges. Be sure that thebelt does not become caught or jammed. Avoid wearing bulky clothingand pull on the lap belt periodically toretension it over your shoulders. In theevent of a frontal impact, a loose lapbelt could slide over the hips, leading to

abdominal injury. In addition, the safetybelt's restraint effectiveness is reducedif the belt is worn loosely. Expectantmothers should always wear theirsafety belts, taking care to position thelap belt against the lower hips, where itwill not exert pressure against the

abdominal area.<

For information on using the safetybelts, refer to page 50.


47Seats

When adjusting your seat always

Power seat adjustment



When adjusting your seat, alwaysobserve the following precautions

Never try to adjust your seat while

operating the vehicle. The seatcould respond with an unexpectedmovement, and the ensuing loss ofvehicle control could lead to an acci-dent. Never ride with the backrestreclined to an extreme horizontal angle– important for front passengers to

remember. If you do so, there is a riskthat you will slide under the safety beltin an accident, thus reducing the pro-tection provided by the safety belt.With the wind deflector in place:Do not push the front seats all the wayback, otherwise the wind deflector will

be damaged.<

Adjusting the seats

>Power seat adjustment, refer topage 47

>Head restraint, refer to page 48>Entering the rear, refer to page 49

Seat adjustment

1 Tilt angle

2 Forward/backward adjustment

3 Height

4 Backrest angle

You can manually adjust the thigh sup-port.

Thigh support

Pull the lever and adjust the position ofthe cushion for thigh support asdesired.

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Adjusting the lumbar support*

You can adjust the backrest's contourfor additional support in the curvatureof your spine's lumbar region.

The upper hips and spinal columnreceive supplementary support to helpyou maintain a relaxed, upright position.

> Increase/decrease curvature: pressfront/rear of the switch

> Increase the upper/lower curvature:press the upper/lower end of the

switch.

Front head restraints

1 Height

Head restraints reduce the risk ofspinal injury in the event of an

accident.Adjust the head restraint.When moving the head restraints up ordown, do not grab on between thehead restraint and the upper edge ofthe backrest to avoid the possibility ofinjury.<

Tilt:

Position the head restraints manually inthe preferred position.


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Do not remove the rear head

Entering the rearHead restraints



Rear head restraints

The rear head restraints may onlybe lowered if there are no passen-

gers in the rear seats. If you do so, youare in violation of the law. Raise the rear

head restraints before taking on anypassengers in the back.<

To completely lower the rear headrestraints:

1. Press the button and hold it down

2. Push the head restraint down fromabove.

Raising the rear head restraints

Raise the head restraints until you hearthem click into place.

Do not remove the rear headrestraints as this would damage

them.<

For further information, please consultyour BMW center.

Do not use the rear headrestraints as storage shelves.

Always keep the travel path for the roll-

over protection system free and clear.Under no circumstances should you putany kind of cover such as an antima-cassar on the head restraints, refer alsoto the labeling on the head restraints.<

The seat-integrated safety belt systemallows for easy access to the rear.

1. Lift the lever 1 up and tilt the back-rest forward

2. Press and hold button 2 in driving

direction until the seat moves to thedesired position

3. After entering the rear, fold back andlock the backrest

4. Press button 2 opposite the directionof travel and hold. The seat movesback into its previous position. If the

button 2 is released beforehand, theseat stops in the respective position.

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51Seat and mirror memory

To select a stored setting Before activating the programmed



You can store and recall three differentdriver's seat and outside mirror posi-tions.

Memory will not retain the adjust-

ment made to the lumbar sup-port.<

To store

1. Ignition key in position 1 or 22. Adjust your seat and outside mirrors

to the desired position

3. Press the MEMORY button: the indica-tor lamp in the button lights up

4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, asdesired. The indicator lamp goes out.

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Do not select a memory positionwhile the vehicle is moving. If you

do so, there is a risk of accident fromunexpected seat movement.<

Driver's door open after unlocking orignition key in position 1:

>Briefly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,as desired.

Movement stops immediately whenone of the seat-adjustment or mem-ory buttons is operated during theadjustment process.

With the driver's door closed and theignition key either removed or in posi-tion 0 or 2:

>Press and hold the desired memorybutton – 1, 2 or 3 – until the adjust-ment process is completed.

If you press the MEMORY button acci-dentally: press the button again; theindicator lamp goes out.

You can have this feature pro-grammed so that when you use

the remote control from your personal-ized key to unlock your door, your seatand the exterior mirrors will move intoyour own preferred positions.<

g p gadjustment feature, ensure that

the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty and unobstructed. If you fail todo so, persons, animals or objectscould be injured or damaged if the seatshould move backward.<

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You can deactivate this automatic fea-

Seat heating*Seat and mirror memory



Passenger-side exterior mirror tiltfunction

Automatic curb monitor*

1. Move mirror selector switch 1 to the

driver's mirror position2. When shifting into Reverse, or plac-ing the selector lever in position R,the passenger-side mirror tilts down-ward. This brings the lower areaadjacent to the vehicle – curbs, etc. –into the driver's field of vision while

parking.

How far the passenger mirror tiltscan be set individually for each

ignition key.<

ture by setting the mirror selectionswitch to the passenger side position.

The seat cushion and backrest can beheated with the ignition key inposition 2.

You can call up different heating modesby repeatedly pressing the buttons.

You can also switch the higher heatingmodes off directly:

Press the button and hold it slightlylonger.


53Steering wheel Mirrors

The passenger-side mirror fea-



To adjust

Never attempt to adjust the steer-ing wheel while driving the vehicle

– it could respond with unexpectedmovement, posing a potential accident

hazard.<

1. Push the locking lever downward2. Adjust steering column reach and

height for your selected seating posi-tion

3. Pull the lever back up.

To adjust exterior mirrors

1 Switch for 4-way adjustment

2 Selection switch for changingbetween mirrors

To adjust manually

The mirrors can also be adjusted manu-ally:

Press the edges of the lens.

To store the mirror setting, refer to Seatand mirror memory on page 51.

tures a convex lens. When esti-mating the distance between yourself

and other traffic, bear in mind that theobjects reflected in the mirror are closerthan they appear. This means that esti-mations of the distance to followingtraffic should not be regarded as pre-cise.<

Electric defrostingBoth mirrors are heated automatically inignition key position 2.

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For the mirror to function perfectly,k th h t ll l d th

Mirrors



Interior rearview mirror withautomatic dimming feature

This mirror automatically responds toambient light and headlamp glare fromfollowing vehicles by dimming through

an infinitely variable range and auto-matically reverts to its clear, undimmedsetting whenever you shift into Reverseor move the selector lever intoposition R.

There are two photocells for automatic

dimming. One photocell – see arrow – ispositioned in the mirror's frame, whilethe other is slightly offset on the oppo-site side of the mirror.

keep the photocells clean and the areabetween the inside rearview mirror and

the windshield free of any obstructionlike stickers, etc.


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Passenger safety systems

Airbags

The side airbags in the rear pas-senger area* of o r ehicle ma

Do not apply adhesive materials tothe co er panels of the airbags



1 Front airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides

2 Side airbags on the driver and pas-senger sides – front and rear*

Protective effect

The front airbags protect the driver andpassenger in the event of a head-oncollision where the protection providedby the safety belt alone would not beadequate. The side airbags provideprotection in the event of a collisionfrom the side. They help support therespective seat occupant's upper body.

For information on the correct sittingposition, refer to page 46.

senger area* of your vehicle mayalready have been deactivated by a

BMW center. You may have them acti-vated if you desire to do so. Pleasecontact your BMW center for additionalinformation.<

The airbags will not be triggered inthe event of a minor accident, cer-

tain vehicle rollover situations or colli-sions from the rear.<

the cover panels of the airbags,cover them or modify them in any other

way. Do not attempt to remove the air-bag restraint system from the vehicle. Inthe event of a malfunction, deactivationor triggered activation – as a responseto an accident – of the airbag restraintsystem, consult your BMW center forinspection, repair or disassembly. Mod-ifications may not be made on eitherthe wiring or the individual componentsin the airbag system. These include theupholstered covers on the steeringwheel, instrument panel, side trim pan-els of the doors and front roof pillarsand on the sides of the headliner. Donot attempt to remove or dismantle thesteering wheel. Unprofessionalattempts to service the system couldlead to failure in an emergency orundesired airbag activation, either ofwhich could result in personal injury. Donot touch the individual componentsdirectly after the system has been trig-gered, as otherwise there is a danger ofburns.<

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At all times, occupants should situpright and be properly restrained

deactivated, please contact your BMWcenter <

Airbags



upright and be properly restrained– infants and small children in appropri-

ate child-restraint systems; larger chil-dren and adults using the safety belts.Never let an occupant's head rest nearor on a side airbag because the inflatingairbag could cause a serious or fatalinjury. Please note that the word Airbagimprinted on the door trim panel indi-cates the airbag's location.Accident research shows that the saf-est place for children in an automobileis in the rear seat. However, a child sit-ting in the rear seat and not properlyrestrained may place his or her head onor near the side airbag, if so equipped.For example, a child – even thoughbelted – may fall asleep with his or herhead against the side airbag. It may bedifficult for a driver to ensure that chil-dren in the rear seat will remain prop-erly positioned at all times and notplace their heads on or near the sideairbag. Therefore, we recommend thatthe rear seat side airbags, if provided,be deactivated if you plan to transportchildren in the rear seat.The rear seat side airbags may alreadyhave been deactivated by a BMW cen-ter. If you are uncertain of their status,or wish to have the airbags activated or

center.<

Even when all these guidelines areobserved, there is still a small residualrisk of injuries to the face, hands andarms occurring from airbag deploymentin isolated instances.

In sensitive individuals, the ignition andinflation noise may induce a mild hear-

ing loss that is temporary in mostcases.

Airbag warning information is also pro-vided on the sun visors.

This is the right way a child should sit ina child restraint when rear side airbagsare provided.


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If there is a system malfunction,there is a risk that the airbags will

Airbags



This is the right way a larger childshould sit wearing the seat belt whenrear side airbags are provided.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp indicates theoperational status of the airbagsystem when the ignition key is

in position 1 or higher.

System operational:

>The indicator lamp comes on briefly

when the ignition key is turned toposition 1 or higher.

System malfunction:

> Indicator lamp does not come on or> indicator lamp lights up continuously.

there is a risk that the airbags willnot be triggered within their normalresponse range, even if the level ofimpact would normally have triggeredthem. Have your BMW center inspectthe airbag system immediately.<

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Leave the rear safety belts in theholders if they are not needed to



holders if they are not needed toavoid unwanted movement from thesafety belts at high speeds.<

Commercially available child seatscomplying with the legal standard aredesigned to be secured with a seat beltor with the seat belt portion of a combi-nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly orinadequately installed restraint sys-tems can increase the risk of injury tochildren. Always read and follow theinstructions that come with the system.

Correct location for installing

In your BMW, all seats equipped with a

three-point safety belt – except for thedriver's seat – are suitable for installinguniversal child-restraint systems of allage classes and which have beenapproved for the age group in question.

Child-restraint system with tetherstrap

If you use a child-restraint system witha tether strap, two additional tetheranchorage points have been provided.

Depending on the location selected forseating in the rear passenger area,attach the tether strap to the corre-sponding anchorage point to secure thechild-restraint system, as shown in the

illustration.1. Open the convertible top compart-

ment lid, refer to page 392. Lift the headrest and pass the tether

strap between the headrest and theseat back. It is recommended thatyou return the head restraint back to

its lowest possible position3. Adjust the tether strap according to

the child-restraint manufacturer'sinstructions

4. Close the convertible top compart-ment panel.


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It is recommended to cover the child-restraint attaching clip with a soft mate-

Before installing any child-restraint device or child seat,

restraint system that has first beenproperly secured with a safety belt.

Transporting children safely



restraint attaching clip with a soft material to prevent damage to the storedsoft top.

Should a hard top be installed, thefitting of child harness tether

strap/s – if child seat is required – isnecessary before installation of thehard top.<

restraint device or child seat,please read the following:Never install a rearward-facing child-restraint system in the front passengerseat of this vehicle.Your vehicle is equipped with an airbagsupplemental restraint system for thefront passenger. Because the backreston any rearward-facing child-restraintsystem – of the kind designed forinfants under 1 year and 20 lbs/9 kg –would be within the airbag's deploy-ment range, you should never mountsuch a device in the front passengerseat, as the impact of the airbag againstthe child restraint's backrest could leadto serious or fatal injuries.If it is necessary for a child – not aninfant – to ride in the front seat, certainprecautions should be taken. First,move the passenger seat as far awayfrom the instrument panel as possible.This important precaution is intended tomaximize the distance between the air-bag and the child. Older childrenshould be tightly secured with thesafety belt after they have outgrown abooster seat that is appropriate for theirage, height, and weight.Younger children should be secured inan appropriate forward-facing child-

properly secured with a safety belt.Never install a rearward-facing child-restraint system in the front passengerseat.We strongly urge you to carefully readand comply with the instructions forinstallation and use provided by thechild restraint's manufacturer when-ever you use such a device.Do not attempt to modify child-restraintsystems. If you do this, the protectionprovided by these systems could beimpaired.Be sure that all occupants – of all ages –remain properly and securely restrainedat all times.<

All rear seating positions in your vehiclemeet the recommendations ofSAE J1819, an industry-recommendedpractice for securing child-restraint sys-tems in motor vehicles.

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The belt cannot be extracted further.Always observe the installation instruc-

Transporting children safely



Securing child-restraint system

All of the rear belt retractors and thefront passenger's safety belt can belocked for mounting and securing child-restraint systems.

A label with the appropriate instructionsfor this is located in the immediatevicinity of the buckle latch of eachsafety belt.

To lock the safety belt

Extract the entire length of the belt fromthe inertia reel mechanism. Allow thereel to retract the belt somewhat andengage the buckle, then tighten the beltagainst the child-restraint system. Theretraction mechanism is now locked.

ytions provided by the manufacturer ofthe child-restraint system.

To unlock the safety belt

Release the safety belt, remove thechild seat and retract the safety belt toits end position on the belt retractor.

LATCH child-restraint mountingsystem

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren

The left and right rear seats are bothequipped with a LATCH child-restraintmounting system.


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Canadian models only:

The LATCH anchorage points are iden-tified by buttons.

The anchorage points for the LATCHchild-restraint system installation arelocated behind the upholstery at thepositions indicated by the arrows.

Carefully slide the brackets through thegaps in the upholstery at the indicatedlocations.

Always follow all manufacturer'sinstructions and observe all safetyprecautions when installing the LATCHchild-restraint mounting system.Leave the rear safety belts in the hold-ers if they are not needed to avoidunwanted movement from the safety

belts at high speeds.<

To prevent damage to the upholstery,you can purchase an insertion aid* fromyour BMW center.

Firmly press the insertion aid into thegap between the seat cushion and

backrest, continuing until the twoguides snap into place on the LATCHbrackets in the seat.

The illustration is an example showingthe anchorages for a LATCH child-restraint system on the right rear seat.

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In the event of an accident or someother critical driving situation – extreme



tilting in the longitudinal or transverseaxis, loss of contact with the ground –the rollover protection system will beautomatically activated. The protectivebars located in the rear head restraintsextend within fractions of a second.

In addition to the integrated rollover barin the windshield frame, the rollover

protection system affords all the vehicleoccupants necessary headroom.

Always keep the travel path for therollover protection system free

and clear. Under no circumstancesshould you cover the head restraints.

In the event of less serious accidents,the safety belt will protect you and,depending on the severity of the acci-dent, so will the safety belt tensionerand the multi-stage airbag restraint sys-tem as well.<

If, after being automatically triggered,the protective function is not needed,then the rollover protection system canbe lowered back into place. No specialtool is needed for this.

1. Using a screwdriver from theonboard tool kit, remove the coverpanel; to do this, position the screw-driver under the notch

2. Push the lever toward the front of thevehicle and keep it in this position


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3. Keep pressing down on the protec-tive bar from on top – see arrow 1 –until you hear it click into place

4. Put the cover panel back in placeand press down firmly

5. Push the back panel of the headrestraint closed – see arrow 2.

Do the same for the second protectivebar. If you are not familiar with any ofthe procedures, consult your BMWcenter.

Have the rollover protection system

checked out by your BMW center afterit has been inadvertently triggered.

rollover protection system hasextended.Do not use the rear head restraints asstorage shelves.Absolutely no modifications are to bemade to any of the rollover protectionsystem's individual components or anyof its wiring.Only your BMW center is to carry outany work on the rollover protection sys-tem.Work done on the system that is carriedout improperly could lead to failure inan emergency or accidental activation.Regarding having the system checkedto ensure long-term operation: be scru-pulous in adhering to the Service Inter-val Display for maintenance intervals.Every two years at the latest, the roll-over protection system must beinspected by a BMW center.<

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How the system functions

You have probably frequently wished

unlocking the vehicle, refer topage 31

>A ti t /d ti t th 'F ll



p y q ythat you could configure individual

functions of your vehicles to reflect yourown personal requirements. In engi-neering your vehicle, BMW has pro-vided for a number of options for per-sonal adjustment that can beprogrammed into your vehicle at yourBMW center.

The available configuration data fall intotwo categories, according to whethertheir primary orientation is the vehicle –Vehicle Memory – or the individual –Key Memory. You can have up to fourdifferent basic settings adjusted for fourdifferent persons. The only require-

ment is that each person uses his or herown remote control key.

When your vehicle is unlocked with theremote control, the vehicle recognizesthe individual user by means of a dataexchange with the key, and makesadjustments accordingly.

Distinguishing between keys

In order for you to be able to distinguishbetween different keys, colored decalsare supplied together with the keys.

What the system can doYour BMW center can provide you withdetails on the possibilities that the Vehi-cle and Key Memory systems offer.

You will see this symbol through-out the Owner's Manual. It is to

remind you at appropriate places of thesettings that are available to you.<

Examples for Vehicle Memory:

>Various signals that can serve asacknowledgment for locking and

>Activates/deactivates the 'Follow mehome' lamps function, to page 91

>Activates/deactivates daytime driv-ing lamps, refer to page 91

>Sets the units of measure for display-ing time, outside temperature, dis-tance traveled and fuel consumptionin the instrument cluster

>When you shift into Reverse, anacoustic signal indicates that PDChas been activated, refer to page 85

>Switches on rear window defrosterautomatically, refer to page 99

>After giving an ice warning, theonboard computer display returns tothe previous setting, refer to page 83.

Examples for Key Memory:

>Locks the vehicle automatically afteryou start off, refer to page 34

>Automatically moves the seat andoutside mirror into position for theprogrammed driver when unlocking

the vehicle, refer to page 51>Automatic tilting of the passenger-

side mirror, refer to Automatic curbmonitor, page 52

>After the engine is started, calls upthe last selected driving program foreach shifting mode, refer to page 73.


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Steering unlocked

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Ignition key positions

0 Steering locked

1 Steering unlocked

2 Ignition on

3 Start engine

Steering locked

The key can only be inserted andremoved in this position.

After removing the key, turn the steer-ing wheel slightly to the left or right untilyou hear the lock engage.

If the key is not removed, an acousticsignal sounds when the driver door isopened.

the ignition key from position 0 to posi-

tion 1 when you move the steeringwheel slightly to help disengage thelock.

Individual electrical accessories areready for operation.

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Before exiting the vehicle with theengine running, move the selector

lever into position N and apply the

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lever into position N and apply theparking brake.Never leave the vehicle unattendedwith the engine running. An unat-tended vehicle with a running enginerepresents a safety hazard.<

Engine idle speed is controlled by theengine computer system. Increased

speeds at start-up are normal andshould decrease as the engine warmsup. If engine speed does not decrease,service is required.

To prevent the battery from discharg-ing, always deactivate electrical

devices that are not in use. Switch theignition off when the vehicle is notbeing driven.

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You should never remove the igni-tion key when the vehicle is in

motion as the steering lock could

The warning stops after approx. tenseconds. If you move the selector leverinto a forward or reverse position dur-

Parking brake



motion, as the steering lock couldengage.

When you leave the vehicle, alwaysremove the ignition key and engage thesteering lock.<

Always engage the parking brakewhen parking on downhill roads.

Engaging a gear may not provide ade-

quate resistance to rolling.<

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Sequential M gearbox with

DrivelogicIf you turn the ignition key to position 1or 0 with the selector lever in the for-ward or reverse position, a gear auto-matically remains engaged.

If you turn the ignition key to position 1or 0 with the selector lever inposition N, a warning tone and theflashing gear indicator in the SMGDrivelogic display remind you that nogear is engaged to secure the vehicleagainst rolling.

into a forward or reverse position during this time, a gear is automatically

engaged.

The parking brake is primarily designedto prevent the vehicle from rolling whileparked. It operates on the rear wheels.

To engage

The detent engages automatically, andthe indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster comes on when the ignition keyis in position 2, refer to page 18.

To release

Pull up slightly on the lever, press thebutton and lower the lever.


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If exceptional circumstancesmake it necessary to engage the

parking brake while the vehicle is in

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parking brake while the vehicle is inmotion, do not pull it with excessive

pressure. Keep your thumb pressedagainst the release button while care-fully pulling the lever up.Excessive pressure can lead to over-braking and loss of traction – fishtailing– at the rear axle.The brake lamps do not come on when

the parking brake is engaged.Always engage the parking brake whenparking on slopes and inclined sur-faces. Engaging a gear may not provideadequate resistance to rolling, not evenin first or reverse gear.<

To avoid corrosion and one-sidedbraking, apply the parking brake

lightly from time to time when coastingto a standstill – at a traffic light, forexample – provided that it is safe to doso.<

When shifting gears in thefifth/sixth gear plane, be sure to

press the gearshift lever to the right inorder to prevent inadvertent selectionof a gear in the third/fourth gear plane.

Do not hold the vehicle in place onslopes by slipping or 'riding' the clutch.Use the parking brake instead. Ridingthe clutch leads to severe and prema-ture clutch wear.<

Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is station-ary. Press the gearshift lever to the leftto overcome the slight resistance.

When you select reverse the backuplamps will light up automatically whenthe ignition key is in position 2.

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The concept

The sequential M gearbox withDrivelogic is an automated manual

>Operating safety through protectionagainst misshifting.

Under normal operating conditions fuel



Drivelogic is an automated manual

gearbox with which clutching and shift-ing is assumed by an electro-hydraulicsystem.

The SMG Drivelogic is operated via twoshift paddles on the steering wheel andthe selector lever in the center console.

It offers the following functions:

>Sequential and automated shiftingmode

>Ability to choose between differentdriving programs – Drivelogic

>Gradient assistance, refer to page 73>Upshift display and shift lights, refer

to page 74>RPM matching on downshifts>Driving dependent functions:

The respective driving situation, e.g.cornering, mountain driving or brak-ing, is detected by sensors and takeninto account for shifting, e.g. toachieve optimum gear selection dur-ing deceleration and subsequentacceleration

>Slip recognition at the rear axle forincreasing driving stability, e.g. dur-ing downshifting on slippery roadsurfaces

Under normal operating conditions, fuel

consumption is lowest when driving inthe first driving program of the auto-mated shifting mode.

Selector lever positions

R: Reverse position

N: Neutral position

Forward position with one-touch mode:

>S: sequential mode>D: automated mode>+: upshifting in sequential mode>–: downshifting in sequential mode.

The SMG Drivelogic is ready for opera-tion from ignition key position two orhigher.

For your safety, it is only possible toengage a driving position with the vehi-cle stopped approx. two seconds afterengaging position N with the footbrakedepressed – shift-lock function.




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You accelerate from higher gears, e.g.during passing, by manually downshift-ing.

To switch from sequential to automatedmode: tap the selector lever to the righttoward 'D'. Watch the display in the

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Shifting gears with shift paddles onsteering wheel:

>To upshift, briefly pull the right pad-dle +

>To downshift, briefly pull the left pad-

dle –.

Shift paddles with various widthsmatched to the shape of your

hand are available from your BMW cen-ter.<

Shifting gears with selector lever:>To upshift, pull the selector lever

backward in the '+' direction>To downshift, push the selector lever

in the '–' direction.

No automatic upshifting is carried out inthe sequential mode.

In the following situations theSMG Drivelogic anticipates youractions in the sequential mode:

>Upshifts and downshifts are only exe-cuted at appropriate combinations ofengine rpm and vehicle speed. Forinstance, downshifts that would

result in excessive engine speed arenot executed

>During a stop the gearbox is auto-matically downshifted into the firstgear so that, e.g. before a traffic light,it is only necessary to accelerate tocontinue driving

>As speed diminishes, the gearboxdownshifts automatically, without youtaking any action, just before thevehicle slows to below each gear'sminimum speed.

D - Automated mode

Each time the engine is started, theautomated mode is activated as soonas you move the selector lever into theforward driving position.

In the automated mode all forwardgears are shifted automatically.

instrument cluster, refer to page 71.

For rapid acceleration, e.g. duringpassing, depress the accelerator pedalcompletely – kickdown. The gearboxnow downshifts depending on theselected driving program.

Even in the automated mode, you can

help specify the shifting point: if a gear-dependent minimum speed isexceeded, you can upshift by slowlyreducing pressure on the acceleratorpedal. In the process, the respectivedriving situation is detected by sensorsand taken into account.




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Indicator lamp

The gearbox indicator lamp inthe instrument cluster goes out

Tire replacement, snow chains

Following a tire or wheel change andafter mounting or removing snow

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after the engine is started.> If it does not go out, or if it lights up

during driving, a malfunction hasoccurred. The available functionsmay be limited under certain circum-stances.Drive carefully and with the Dynamic

Stability Control (DSC) activated.Have the system checked by thenearest BMW center

> If the indicator lamp flashes whiledriving, the system is overloaded.Avoid high loads until the indicatorlamp goes out again permanently.

Shift lights

To achieve the best possible vehicleacceleration with a sporty driving stylein the sequential mode, shift lights inthe instrument cluster indicate the opti-

mum shifting point shortly before themaximum engine speed is reached.

1. When the maximum engine speed isapproached, yellow indicator fields –shift lights – in the tachometer lightup consecutively to indicate theapproaching upshift time

2. Shift at the latest when the last indi-cator field lights up red.

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chains, the slip recognition of theSMG Drivelogic must become familiarwith the changed condition.

Reinitialize the system afterwards:

1. Move the selector lever intoposition N on a straight stretch ofroad at a speed of over 20 mph /

30 km/h2. Pull both shift paddles for approx.

two seconds.

If you do not carry out the initialization,the system automatically learns thechanged condition gradually duringdriving. This can become apparent dueto brief opening and closing of theclutch.


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1 High beams – blue indicator lamp

2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicatorlamp

3 Turn signal indicator – green indicatorlamps accompanied by a periodic

clicking sound from the relay

To signal briefly

Press the lever up to but not beyondthe detent. It then returns to the centerposition when released.

If the flashing indicator lamp andthe clicking from the relay are

both faster than normal, one of the turnsignal indicators has failed.<

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When the vehicle's lighting system isswitched on, the headlamps will also becleaned at reasonable intervals.

Cruise control

You can store and automatically main-tain any desired vehicle speed aboveapprox. 20 mph / 30 km/h.

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0 Wipers retracted

1 Clean windshield and headlamps

Clean windshield and headlamps*

Do not use the washers if there is

any danger that the fluid willfreeze on the windshield, as your visioncould be obscured. Always use a wind-shield washer antifreeze in coldweather. Refer to page 126.Do not use the washers when the reser-voir is empty. This could cause damage

to the washer pump.<

The system sprays washer fluid againstthe windshield and activates the wipersfor a brief period.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer jets are warmedautomatically when the ignition key is inposition 2.

The cruise control is available wheneverthe engine is running and the systemhas been activated.

To activate the system

In ignition key position 2:Press the button in the steering wheel.The indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster comes on, refer to page 20. Youcan now use the cruise control.

Do not use cruise control on twist-

ing roads, when high traffic den-sity prevents driving at a constantspeed, or when the road surface is slick– snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks orgravel, sand.<

To deactivate the system

Press the button as often as neededuntil the indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.

Cruise control is also deactivated whenthe ignition key is in position 0.

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The speed stored in memory is deleted.

To store and maintain speed or toaccelerate

To decelerate

Press button briefly:

period – by depressing the accelera-tor, for example

>Sequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 70: when shifting in the

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accelerate

Press button + briefly:

The system maintains and stores thecurrent vehicle speed. Every time youtap the button, the speed increases by

approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h.Press and hold button +:

The vehicle accelerates without pres-sure on the accelerator pedal. Whenyou release the button, the systemmaintains and stores the current speed.

If on a downhill gradient theengine braking effect is not suffi-

cient, the controlled speed can beexceeded. Speed can drop on uphillgrades if the engine output is insuffi-cient.<

Press button – briefly:

If you are already driving with activatedcruise control, the speed is decreasedby approx. 0.6 mph / 1 km/h every timeyou tap the button.

Press and hold button –:

With the cruise control active, the sys-

tem automatically reduces the throttleopening to slow the vehicle. When yourelease the button, the system main-tains and stores the current speed.

To interrupt the cruise control

When the system is activated, press thebutton. The indicator lamp stays on.You can use the cruise control againwhenever you want by calling up thespeed that was stored last.

In addition, cruise control is interruptedautomatically:

>When the brakes are applied>When pressing down the clutch pedal> If you exceed or fall below the pro-

grammed speed for an extended

Drivelogic 70: when shifting in the

sequential mode, refer to page:.

To recall the stored setting

Press the button:

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1 Odometer

2 Trip odometer

Odometer

You can activate the displays shown in

the illustration with the ignition key inposition 0 by pressing the left button inthe instrument cluster.

Trip odometer

To reset the trip odometer to zero,press the left button with the ignitionkey in position 1 or higher.

Variable pre-warning zone

The yellow pre-warning zone displayscurrent permissible engine speeds,depending on the engine temperature.As the engine temperature climbs,

some of the sectors for this pre-warningzones will go out one after the other.

Avoid engine speeds in the early warn-ing zone if possible.

Never allow the engine to operate withthe needle in the red overspeed zone ofthe gauge.

To protect the engine, the fuel supply isinterrupted when you approach thissector.

The general operating temperature liesbetween 1757 /806 and 2507 /1206. During high-performance driv-ing, do not exceed a maximum value of3007 /1506.

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To check the coolant level, refer topage 128.



Once the indicator lamp stays on con-tinuously, there are still approx.2 gallons/8 liters of fuel in the fuel tank.

Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies – whenyou are driving in mountainous areas,for example – the needle may fluctuateslightly.

Fill the fuel tank before it is com-pletely empty. Driving to the last

drop of fuel can prevent the enginefrom operating properly and result indamage.<

When you switch on the ignition, theindicator lamp lights up briefly as anoperation check.

Blue

The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-ate engine and vehicle speeds.

Between the blue and red zones

Normal operating range. The needlemay rise as far as the edge of the redsector during normal operation.

Red

When you switch on the ignition, thewarning lamp comes on briefly as anoperation check.

If the lamp comes on while operatingthe vehicle: the engine has overheated.Switch off the engine immediately andallow it to cool down.


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A flashing message and a '–' in front ofthe number mean that the service inter-val has already been exceeded by thedistance shown on the display. Please

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Remaining distance to nextservice

The displays shown in the illustrationappear for a few seconds when theignition key is in position 1 or higher or

after the engine is started.The next service due appears with themessage OIL SERVICE orINSPECTION, together with the dis-tance remaining in miles – in kilometersin Canada – before the next scheduledservice.

The computer bases its calculations ofthe remaining distance on the preced-ing driving style.

contact your BMW center for anappointment.

Display

When the ignition key is in position 2,the following information and/or condi-tions are indicated using symbols untilthe conditions have been corrected.

1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beamheadlamps, as well as the parkinglamps

2 Door open

3 Luggage compartment lid open

4 Check brake and tail lamps

When you open the driver's door afterhaving turned the ignition key to posi-tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signalfor a few seconds to remind you thatthe lamps have not been switched off.

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If you wish to have a permanent timedisplay, you can make this adjustmentin the car radio display, refer to theOwner's Manual for Radio.

Every time you press the button, theclock display alternates between the12-hour and 24-hour mode.

In ignition key position 0: the time is



You can set the time of day, and thedisplay for the car radio, as follows.

Setting

Before the clock can be set, thetime must be showing in the

instrument cluster display.<


To set ahead: turn the right button tothe right.

To set back: turn the right button to theleft.

The adjustment speed will increase thelonger you continue to hold the rightbutton.

To change the display mode: press theright button briefly.

g o ey pos o 0 e e sdisplayed for a few seconds after youpress the left button, refer to Odometeron page 79.




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It is important that you refuel whenthe cruising range falls below

approx. 35 miles/50 kilometers. Other-wise, the engine cannot be guaranteed

Computer



Average fuel consumption

If you continue to press and hold thebutton on the turn signal lever, the aver-age fuel consumption being displayedis recalculated from that point.

If you wish, you can have the aver-age fuel consumption displayed in

a different unit of measure.<

Range

The computer bases its calculations of

the cruising range on the precedingdriving style and on the remaining fuelin the tank.

to operate properly and damage mayresult.<

Average speed

If you continue to hold the button on theturn signal lever, the average speedbeing displayed is recalculated fromthat point in time.

Any time spent when the vehicle is sta-tionary and the engine is shut off isignored for the calculation.




86 Dynamic Stability Control DSC

The concept

DSC maintains vehicle stability, even incritical driving situations.

The laws of physics cannot berepealed, even with DSC. The

results of driving irresponsibly rest withthe driver. We therefore urge you to

deactivated via the button or isdefective.Please consult your BMW center forrepairs.



The system optimizes vehicle stabilityduring acceleration and when startingfrom a full stop, as well as optimizingtraction. In addition, it recognizesunstable vehicle conditions, such asundersteering or oversteering, and,within physically feasible limits, helps

keeping the vehicle on a steady courseby reducing the engine speed andbrake applications to the individualwheels.

The system starts up automaticallyeach time you start the engine.

avoid using the additional safety marginof the system as an excuse for takingrisks. Do not make any modifications tothe DSC system. Allow only authorizedtechnicians to perform service proce-dures on the DSC.At first, you may need some time to

become accustomed to this system'sintervention. However, it guaranteesoptimum drive force and at the sametime, the best possible vehicle stabil-ity.<

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster will go out shortlyafter the ignition has been

switched on, refer to page 19.

> Indicator lamp flashes: the system isactive and is controlling the drive

torque based on driving conditions> If the indicator lamp fails to go outafter the engine has been started, orif it comes on during normal drivingand stays on: the system has been

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To reactivate the system

Press the button again; the indicatorlamp goes out.

Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitorkeeps track of pressure levels in all fourtires. The system alerts you wheneverh i fl i f i f ll i

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To deactivate the system

Press the button; the indicator lampcomes on and stays on.

The vehicle does not execute the stabil-ity-enhancement and traction-control

functions when DSC is deactivated.We recommend that you deactivate thesystem for increased traction:

>When rocking the vehicle or startingoff in deep snow or on loose surfaces

>When driving with snow chains>When driving on snow-covered

grades, in deep snow, or on a snow-covered surface that has beenpacked down from being driven on.

To maintain vehicle stability,always drive with the system

switched on whenever possible.<

the inflation pressure of a tire falls sig-nificantly below the pressure of anothertire.

Controlling the tire pressure is basedon monitoring the rpm that the tireshave relative to each other. A flat tire is

detected and reported because the rpmsuddenly deviate drastically from oneanother.

Functional requirements

In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learnthe correct tire inflation pressure,

please do the following:1. Check the tire inflation pressures in

all tires2. Compare them with the tire inflation

pressure table on page 25 and cor-rect them, if necessary

3. Initialize the system.

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System limitations

The Flat Tire Monitor cannot pro-vide you with advance warning of

sudden and severe tire damage causedb t l f t d d t d t t

When driving with snow chains,do not initialize the system.<

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by external factors and does not detectthe balanced and very gradual pressureloss that takes place in all four tiresover an extended period of time.<

On the other hand, the following situa-tions can lead to a delayed detection of

pressure loss and even to the systemnot functioning:

>Driving on snow-covered or slipperyroads

>Performance-oriented driving: slip atthe drive wheels, high levels of lateral

acceleration>When driving with snow chains, falsewarnings and undetected pressurelosses may occur.

Initializing the system

Each time you correct the pres-sure in a tire, or change a wheel or

tire, reinitialize the system immediatelyafterwards. This requires a bit of driv-

ing.<

1. Before driving off, start the enginebut do not start driving

2. Press the button as long as you needto until the yellow indicator lamp inthe instrument cluster lights up for a

few seconds3. Drive off.

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Flat tire

The indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up red. Inaddition, an acoustic signal is

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To activate/deactivate the system

The system is automatically activated inignition key position 2 and conse-quently is on whenever the vehicle isoperated.

To deactivate the system: tap the but-ton; the indicator lamp will light up yel-low.

To activate the system: tap the buttonagain; the indicator lamp goes out.

Deactivate the system when snowchains are mounted, since false warn-ings and undetected losses in pressureare possible under these kinds of con-ditions.

sounded.

1. Carefully reduce speed and come toa stop. Avoid sudden braking andsteering maneuvers

2. Determine which wheel is damaged

If this cannot be determined, con-tact your BMW center.<

3. Fix the flat tire using the M Mobilitysystem, refer to page 140.

After replacing the damaged tire, initial-ize the system.

System malfunction

The indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up yellow.The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-

tioning or out of order. Please contactyour BMW center.

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The Sport mode is deactivated everytime the engine is started.

Brake force display

The brake force display indicates to thedriver of the vehicle behind you howhard you are braking your vehicle.

The display has two levels:

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The system – Sport mode – will causethe engine to respond more spontane-ously to any motion of the acceleratorpedal.

Activating/deactivating Sportmode

Activating: with the ignition key in posi-tion 2, press the SPORT button. Theindicator lamp will come on.

When the system is activated, the

vehicle may gain speed withoutany additional pressure on the acceler-ator pedal.<

Deactivating: press the SPORT buttonagain; the indicator lamp will go out.

>Normal braking: the brake lampsamong the rear lamps and the centerbrake lamp light up

>Hard braking or use of ABS: the taillamps light up with the same bright-ness as the brake lamps and therebyintensify the visual effect of the brakelamps.


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Lamps

Parking lamps/Low beams

You can also have this functiondeactivated.<

LIGHTS ON warning

Whenever you open the driver's door

Automatic headlamp control*

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Parking lamps

The front, rear and side vehiclelighting is switched on. You canuse this to signal the position of

the vehicle when it is parked. For light-

ing on one side for parking as an addi-tional feature, refer to page 92.

Low beams

When you switch the ignition offwith the low-beam headlampson, only the parking lamps will

remain on.

Follow me home lamps

When you activate the headlampflasher after parking the vehicle andswitching off the lights, the low beamswill come on for a brief period.

Whenever you open the driver s doorafter having turned the ignition key toposition 0, you will hear an acousticsignal for a few seconds to remind youthat the lamps have not been switchedoff.

Daytime driving lamps*

If you desire, the light switch can be leftin the low-beam position: when theignition is switched off, the externallighting is also switched off.

Observe the legal regulations regarding

the use of daytime driving lamps.When required, switch on the parkinglamps as usual as described underParking lamps.

You can have the activation set-tings for the daytime driving lamps

programmed on your vehicle.<

light – in tunnels, at dusk, etc. – and torain and snow by switching the lowbeams on or off.

The vehicle's external lampsremain on constantly when you

switch on the front fog lamps after the

headlamps have come on automati-cally.<

Automatic headlamp control can-not serve as a substitute for your

personal judgement in determiningwhen the lamps should be switched on.

For example, the sensors are not ableto detect fog. In such situations switchon the lamp manually, as otherwise asafety hazard will result.<

You can have the sensitivity ofyour vehicle's automatic head-

lamp control adjusted.<

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Turn the rotary dial to control the light-ing when the parking or low beamlamps are on.

1 High beams – blue indicator lamp

2 Headlamp flasher – blue indicatorlamp

3 Standing lamps

Standing lamps, left or rightAs an additional feature, you can illumi-nate your vehicle on either side forparking, if you wish to do so:

With the ignition key in position 0, pushthe lever in the appropriate direction.The lever engages in the turn signalposition.


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Front fog lamps

The green indicator lamp in theinstrument cluster lights up toindicate that the front fog lamps

are on.

If the automatic headlamp controlis on, the low beams will come on

automatically whenever you activatethe front fog lamps.<

The interior lamps operate automati-cally.

To switch the interior lamps onand off manually

Press the button briefly.If you want the interior lamps to remainoff all the time, press and hold the but-ton for approx. three seconds.

Press the button briefly to revert to nor-mal operation.

Front reading lamps

Switch on and off with the button adja-cent to each lamp.

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Light-emitting diodes

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installedbehind translucent lenses serve as thelight sources for many of the controls

and displays in your vehicle. These

Reading lamps



Rear reading lamps

With the hardtop reading lamps are alsolocated in the rear, refer to page 115.Switch on and off with the button adja-cent to each lamp.

In order to prevent battery dis-charge, all of the lamps in the

vehicle are automatically switched offapprox. 15 minutes after you turn theignition key to position 0.<

p y ylight-emitting diodes are related to con-ventional lasers, and legislation definesthem as light-emitting diodes, Class 1.

Do not remove the protective lensand avoid staring directly at the

unfiltered beam for several hours, asinflammation of the retina couldresult.<






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1 Air onto the windshield and the sidewindows

2 Air for the upper body area 99

3 Air to the footwell

4 Interior temperature sensor – please

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5 Outside air/Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC)/Recirculatedair 99

6 Automatic air distribution and

supply 98

7 Individual air distribution 98

8 Temperature 98

9 Display for temperature and airsupply 98

10 Air supply/Blower 98

11 To defrost windows and removecondensation 98

12 Air conditioning 98

13 Rear window defroster 99

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Outside air/Automaticrecirculated-air control (AUC)/Recirculated air

You can respond to unpleasantexternal odors or pollutants by

t il t i th fl f t id

If the windows fog over in therecirculated-air mode, switch the

recirculated-air mode off and increasethe air supply as required.<

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temporarily stopping the flow of outsideair. The system then recirculates the aircurrently within the vehicle.

By repeatedly pressing the button, youcan select one of three different operat-

ing modes.> Indicator lamps off: outside air always

flowing into the vehicle>Left-hand indicator lamp on – auto-

matic mode: the system detects pol-lutants in the outside air andresponds by deactivating the outside

airflow as required. The system thenrecirculates the air currently withinthe vehicle.Depending on air quality require-ments, the system automaticallyswitches between outside air supplyand recirculation of the air already

within the vehicle>Right-hand indicator lamp on: the

flow of outside air is permanentlyblocked. The system recirculates theair already within the vehicle.

Rear window defroster

With the convertible top closedor with the hardtop* mounted,

press the button. The indicator lampremains on. The rear window defrosterswitches off automatically.

You can have your vehicle pro-grammed in such a way that the

rear window defroster switches onautomatically. This occurs within 5 min-utes after starting the engine when out-side temperatures are below approx.

397 /+46.<

Draft-free ventilation

You can adjust the blower controls forthe upper body area to obtain the opti-mum airflow rates and directions foryour personal requirements:

1 Rotary dials for opening and closingthe vents at any setting desired

2 Lever for adjusting airflow direction

3 With the rotary dial you can adjust thetemperature of the outgoing air:>Turn toward blue – colder>Turn toward red – warmer

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Microfilter, activated-charcoalfilter

The built-in microfilter removes dustand pollen from the incoming air. The

activated-charcoal filter provides addi-tional protection by filtering gaseous




tional protection by filtering gaseouspollutants from the outside air. YourBMW center will replace the combinedfilter as a standard part of your sched-uled maintenance. A substantial reduc-tion in airflow indicates that the filter

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Interior conveniences

Glove compartment

If – for example for valet parking –you turn over only your spare key,

refer to page 30, then access to theglove compartment and luggage com-

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To open

Pull the handle. The glove compartmentwill light up.

To close

Fold up cover.

To prevent injury in the event of anaccident, close the glove com-

partment immediately after use.<

To lock

Lock with one of the master keys. Amaster key can also be used for unlock-ing.

Front center armrest*

To open: press the button and fold up.

Additional compartments andnets

You will find additional storage areas inthe doors and in the center consoleabove the ashtray. Storage nets arelocated on the backrests of the frontseats.

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Press lighter 1 in. As soon as the lighter jumps back out, it can be removed.

Cigarette lighter socket

It can be used for attaching power sup-plies for flashlights, car vacuum clean-

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To empty

Press on the edge of the open cover.you can now pull the ashtray upward forremoval.

Extinguishing cigarettes

Tap off the ash and gently press the tipinto the funnel.

Cigarette lighter

Hold or touch the hot cigarettelighter by the knob only. Holding

or touching it in other areas could resultin burns.The cigarette lighter remains opera-tional when the ignition key has beenremoved. For this reason, childrenshould never be left in the vehicle unat-tended.<

p g ,ers and other similar appliances up to arating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.Avoid damaging the socket due toinserting plugs of different shapes orsizes.

To empty

Press on the edge of the open cover inthe opening direction: you can now pullthe ashtray upward for removal.

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Loading and transporting

Ski bag*

The ski bag allows the safe and cleantransport of up to 3 pairs of standardskis or up to two snowboards.

The length of the ski bag and the addi-

tional space provided in the luggagecompartment make it possible to carry



skis up to 6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m long.Because of the tapered shape of thebag, only two pairs of skis longer than6 ft 10 in / 2.10 m can be carried.

Loading

1. Release the safety belts from theirholders

2. Press lever downward and removethe center piece by pulling it forward

3. Extend the ski bag between the front

seats. The zipper provides conve-nient access to stored items. It maybe opened to allow the ski bag to dry

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Avoid overloading the vehicle sothat the permitted load on the tires

is not exceeded. Overloading can leadto overheating and internal tire damage.

This can result in a sudden loss of tireinflation pressure.<

4. The resulting figure equals the avail-able amount of cargo and luggageload capacity.For example, if the XXX amount

equals 1,400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-cle the amount of available cargo



Determining the maximum load

1. Locate the following statement onyour vehicle's placard*:

The combined weight of occu-pants and cargo should never

exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs., as thiscould otherwise result in damage to thevehicle or unstable driving conditions.<

2. Determine the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers that will beriding in your vehicle

3. Subtract the combined weight of thedriver and passengers fromXXX kilograms or YYY pounds

cle, the amount of available cargoand luggage load capacity is650 lbs.:1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargoand luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,load from your trailer will be trans-

fered to your vehicle. Consult themanual for transporting a trailer todetermine how this may reduce theavailable cargo and luggage loadcapacity of your vehicle.


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You can enlarge the luggage com-partment when the convertible top

is closed, refer to page 37. To do thisyou have to fold the convertible top

compartment panel up.We recommend that you always foldthe convertible top compartment panel

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Stowing cargo

>Load heavy cargo as far forward aspossible – directly behind the lug-gage compartment partition – and aslow as possible

>Cover sharp edges and corners.

the convertible top compartment paneldown as soon as you have removedyour cargo from the luggage compart-ment. This way, you can be sure thatyou can always operate you convertible

top at any time.At the same time, when the top israised you should fold the convertibletop compartment panel back up beforestowing large objects in the luggagecompartment; this precaution will helpreduce the likelihood of damage to

either the convertible top compartmentor your luggage.<

Securing the cargo in the luggagecompartment

>For small, light items, use the rubber-lined, non-skid side of the floor mator secure using the luggage compart-ment net* or elastic straps, refer topage 37

>For large, heavy pieces, see yourBMW center for load-securingdevices*. Lashing fittings located inthe luggage compartment can beused for fastening the load-securingdevices.

Comply with the information enclosedwith the load-securing devices.

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Always position and secure theload correctly. If you do not, it can

endanger the passengers during brak-ing or evasive maneuvers.

Do not exceed the approved grossvehicle weight or the approved axleloads, refer to page 156, otherwise the

Roof-mounted luggage rack for the hardtop*

When loading, be sure to remember notto exceed the approved roof weight orthe approved gross vehicle weight orthe axle loads. You will find the specifi-

cations under Technical data onpage 156.

Make sure that the load is not too bulky

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loads, refer to page 156, otherwise thevehicle's operating safety is no longerassured and the vehicle will not be incompliance with the certification regu-lations.

Do not stow heavy or hard objects inthe passenger compartment withoutfirst securing them. Otherwise theywould be thrown around during brakingand evasive maneuvers and endangerthe occupants.<

A special roof-rack system is availableas an optional extra for your BMW.Please observe the precautionsincluded with the installation instruc-tions.

AnchoragesAccess to the mounting points:

To fold up the covers, please use thetool provided with the roof-rack system.

Loading and driving notes

Because roof racks raise the center ofgravity of the vehicle when loaded, theyexercise a major effect on its handlingand steering response.

Make sure that the load is not too bulky,and attempt to distribute it evenly.Always load the heaviest pieces first sothat they are at the bottom. Make surethat no objects get in the way when the

luggage compartment lid is opening orclosing.

Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-rectly and safely to prevent it from shift-ing or being lost during driving.

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Clutch

The clutch will also begin to functionoptimally after about 300 miles/500 km.Drive cautiously during this break-in

period and do not press the clutch orshift at high engine speeds.

General driving notes

Brakes: do not drive with your footresting on the brake pedal. Even

light but consistent pedal pressure canlead to high temperatures, brake wearand possibly even brake failure.Hydroplaning: when driving on wet orslushy roads, reduce vehicle speed. If

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you do not, a wedge of water may formbetween the tires and the road surface.This phenomenon is referred to ashydroplaning, and can lead to partial orcomplete loss of traction, vehicle con-trol and braking effectiveness.Driving through water: do not drivethrough water on the road if it is deeperthan 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walk-ing speed. Otherwise, the vehicle'sengine, the electrical systems and thetransmission may be damaged.<

Portable phone in the vehicle

BMW recommends using mobile com-munications devices, e.g. portablephones, inside the vehicle with a suit-able outside antenna. Otherwise, it can-

not be ruled out that the vehicle elec-tronics and portable phone mayinterfere with each other.

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If the brake rotors are corroded, theywill tend to respond to braking with apulsating effect that even extendedbrake applications will fail to cure.

When driving in heavy rain and on wetroads it is useful to apply light pressureto the brake pedal every few miles.

Do not coast with the clutchdepressed or with the gearshift

lever in idle. Do not coast with theengine switched off. If you do so theengine provides no braking effect andthere is no power assist for braking orsteering when the engine is not run-ning <

Hardtop*

It is not necessary to remove the fabrictop even in the winter, when the hard-top is generally in constant use. But youcan also remove it easily at any time.Before the fabric top is stored in theconvertible top compartment, it mustbe absolutely dry in order to avoidwater spots and mildew from forming

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Monitor traffic conditions to ensure thatthis maneuver does not pose a hazardto you or to other road users. The heatgenerated in this process helps dry the

pads and rotors to ensure that yourbrake system will respond with undi-minished efficiency when you need it.

Extended or steep mountain descentsshould be driven in the gear in whichonly minimal periodic brake applica-tions are required. By minimizing the

loads placed on the brake system, thisstrategy helps ensure that optimalbrake system response will remainavailable at all times. Stay within theallowable rpm range. For additionalinformation, refer to page 79.

ning.<

Brake pads

For your own safety: use only

brake pads that BMW hasreleased for your particular vehiclemodel. BMW cannot evaluate non-approved brake pads to determine ifthey are suitable for use, and thereforecannot ensure the operating safety ofthe vehicle if they are installed.<

water spots and mildew from forming.

The hardtop offers reading lamps andclothes hooks that can be used just bypressing. It is also possible to mount a

luggage rack on the roof. Please con-sult your BMW center.

When hanging clothing from thehooks, be sure that they will not

obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hangheavy objects on the hooks. If you do

so, they could cause personal injuryduring braking or evasive maneuvers.<

Two people are required for installationor removal. Work with extreme cautionin order to avoid paint damage anddamage to the body or hardtop.

To facilitate hardtop installation orremoval, you can obtain a speciallydesigned hardtop lift* or hardtop rack* at your BMW center.

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Storage

Storing the hardtop on the floor:slide the styrofoam block that

came with the hardtop onto its center.The arrow on top of the styrofoam blockhas to be pointing upward when you

are doing this.<

Installation

1. Lower the side windows com-pletely and flip the sun blindsdown. If necessary, remove theantenna rod to avoid any damage

2. Open the convertible top compart-

ment lid slightly by pressing thebutton for the convertible top oper-ation, refer to page 40

3. Remove the trim pieces on bothsides by pulling them off towardthe back and reclose the convert-ible top compartment lid

4. Open the two front locking leverson the hardtop. Press on the but-tons to do so. The levers willrelease slightly. Open the levers asfar as possible


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7. Position the hardtop onto the sup-ports with the help of a secondperson. Be sure to put the mount-ings exactly into the proper brack-ets

Lift the hardtop carefully. Beextremely careful not to shift the

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to securely store the trim piecesthat have been removed – seearrow 1

6. Open the red release levers as faras the stop will allow – see arrow 2

extremely careful not to shift theseals. Seals that have been shifted outof place or actually pulled out causeleaks.<

8. In the back, close the red lockinglevers by turning to the inside as faras the stop located behind the trimwill allow. Flip the cover panelsback into place

9. To lock the hardtop in the front,keep pressing on the front lockinglevers until you hear them engage

10. Check the rubber weather-strip-ping between the windshield frameand the hardtop on both the leftand right sides. If it is folded orbent out of place, you shouldsmooth it back into position byhand to ensure secure and reliablesealing.

Removal

Follow the same procedure as wheninstalling, just reverse the steps.

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Wheels and tires


Information for your safety

The factory-approved tires are matchedto your vehicle and have been selectedto provide optimum safety and driving

comfort when used properly.It is not merely the tire's service life, butalso driving comfort and – above all else

Tire condition

wall with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. Ata tread depth of 1/16 in / 1.6 mm, theindicators signal that the legally permis-sible wear limit has been reached.



– driving safety that depend on the con-dition of the tires and the maintenanceof the specified tire pressure.

Incorrect tire inflation pressure isa frequent cause of tire damage. It

also significantly influences the road-holding ability of your BMW. Check tireinflation pressures on a regular basis,refer to page 25, at least every twoweeks and before beginning a longer

trip. If this is not done, incorrect tirepressures can cause driving instabilityand tire damage, ultimately resulting inaccidents.<

Tire tread – tire damage

Inspect your tires frequently for treadwear, signs of damage and for foreignobjects lodged in the tread. Check thetread depth.

Tread depth should not be allowed togo below 1/8 in / 3 mm, even thoughthe legally specified minimum treaddepth is only 1/16 in / 1.6 mm.

Below 1/8 in / 3 mm tread depth, thereis a great risk of hydroplaning, even atrelatively moderate speeds and with

only small amounts of water on theroad. Tread wear indicators in thetread-groove base – see arrow – aredistributed around the wheel circumfer-ence and are labeled on the tire side-




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Sustained high temperature can causethe material of the tire to degenerateand reduce tire life, and excessive tem-perature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a level ofperformance which all passenger cartires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

Tire age

The date on which the tire was manu-factured is indicated by the code on thesidewall:

DOT ... 3603 indicates that the tire wasmanufactured in week 36 of the year2003.

Tire replacement



yGrades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory testwheel than the minimum required bylaw.

The temperature grade for this tireis established for a tire that is

properly inflated and not overloaded.Excessive speed, under-inflation, orexcessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cause heat buildup

and possible tire failure.<

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum section

width. For example:Treadwear 200 Traction AA

Temperature A

BMW recommends the replacement ofall tires when the tires are no more than6 years old, even if a tire life of 10 yearsis possible.

Following wheel/tire changes

Comply with the specified tire inflationpressures, and be sure to have thewheel and tire assembly balancedevery time you change a tire or wheel.

Following wheel and/or tire changesyou will need to reinitialize both thesequential M gearbox with Drivelogicand the Flat Tire Monitor, refer topages 74, 88.


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The right choice

BMW recommends using onlywheels and tires that have been

approved by BMW for your particular

vehicle model, as otherwise body con-tact and serious accidents can resultdespite the use of the same nominalsize e g due to manufacturing toler-

The correct wheel and tire combi-nation affects different systems

such as ABS, DSC, Flat Tire Monitor.The function of these systems isimpaired if improper wheel and tirecombinations are used.Therefore, only use tires of the samebrand and same tread configuration on

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size, e.g. due to manufacturing tolerances. If non-approved wheels andtires are used, BMW cannot evaluatetheir suitability, and therefore cannot be

held liable for driving safety.<

BMW tests certain tire brands for eachtire size, classifies them as road-safeand approves them. Consult your BMWcenter for more information. Observeany country-specific regulations, e.g.

on making a corresponding entry in thevehicle documents.

the vehicle and, for example following atire failure, restore the approved wheeland tire combination as soon as possi-ble.<

The use of rims and lug bolts thatdo not meet the specifications of

the original factory-installed equipmentwill affect the safe operation of yourvehicle and may cause an accident andpersonal injury.

Never mix tires of different design, suchas steel-belted radials with radial bias-belted or bias-ply tires, etc. Mixing tiretypes will adversely affect roadholdingand can lead to loss of vehicle con-trol.<

Storage

Always store tires in a cool, dry place.Store them away from light wheneverpossible. Protect the tires against con-tact with oil, grease and fuel.

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Choosing the right tire

BMW recommends the use of wintertires for operation under winter roadconditions. While all-season tires – with

M+S designation – provide better wintertraction than the corresponding sum-mer tires, they generally do not achievethe performance of winter tires.

Do not exceed specifiedmaximum speeds

Never exceed the maximumspeed for which the winter tires

are rated.Unprofessional attempts by laymen toservice tires can lead to damage andaccidents

Snow chains*

Only certain snow chains have beentested by BMW and determined andapproved as roadworthy. Consult yourBMW center for more information.BMW recommends using only theseapproved fine-link snow chains. Usethem in pairs on winter tires, but only onboth rear wheels.



the performance of winter tires.

In the interest of safe tracking andsteering response, install radial tiresmade by the same manufacturer and

with the same tread configuration on allfour wheels if you elect to mount wintertires.

When mounting winter wheels,observe the different recesses of

the front and rear wheels, as otherwise

damage may result.<

accidents.Have this work performed by skilledprofessionals only. Your BMW centerwill be glad to assist you with both their

expertise and the proper equipment foryour vehicle.<

Tire condition, tire pressure

At tread depths below approx. 3/16 in /4 mm, tire performance under winterdriving conditions deteriorates notice-

ably. Worn tires should therefore bereplaced for safety considerations.

Comply with the specified tire inflationpressures, and be sure to have thewheel and tire assembly balancedevery time you change a tire or wheel.

Comply with all manufacturer's safetyprecautions when mounting the chains.Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph /

50 km/h with snow chains.After mounting or removing snowchains, always reinitialize the sequentialM gearbox with Drivelogic, refer topage 88.

It is not possible to mount snow

chains on tires with 18- and 19-inch wheels.Deactivate the Flat Tire Monitor whenusing snow chains. Malfunction warn-ings and undetected losses in pressureare a possibility when driving with snowchains.

For additional information, refer topage 87.<






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1 Filler neck for windshield and head-lamp washer cleaning system 126

2 Coolant expansion tank 128

3 Auxiliary terminal for jump-starting –

positive terminal 1474 Engine oil filler neck 127

5 Expansion tank for SMG Drivelogich d li it h ki d i

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6 Engine oil dipstick 126

7 Filler neck for brake fluid 129

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The oil volume between the two markson the dipstick corresponds to approx.1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.



Headlamp* and windshieldwasher system

Capacity approx.5.6 US quarts/5.3 liters.

Fill with water and, if required, with awasher antifreeze additive according to

manufacturer's recommendations.

We recommend that you mix thewasher fluid before adding it to

the reservoir.<

Antifreeze agents for the washer

fluid are highly flammable. For thisreason, keep them away from sourcesof flame and store them only in theirclosed original containers, inaccessibleto children. Comply with the instruc-tions on the containers.<

Checking the oil level

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface2. Switch the engine off after it has

reached normal operating tempera-ture

3. After approx. 1 minute, pull the dip-

stick out and wipe it off with a cleanlint-free cloth, paper towel, or similarmaterial

4. Carefully push the dipstick all theway into the guide tube and pull itout again

5. The oil level should be between the

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Recommendation: have the oil changedby your BMW center.

Continuous exposure to used oilhas caused cancer in laboratory

testing. For this reason, thoroughlywash any areas of skin that come intocontact with oil using soap and water.Store oils grease and similar materials

Ask your BMW center for detailsconcerning oils that have been

approved. You can also call BMW ofNorth America toll-free at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website:

www.bmwusa.com to obtain this infor-mation.<

Alternative oil types

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Only add engine oil when the oil levelhas dropped to just above the lowermark on the dipstick.

Do not fill beyond the upper mark onthe dipstick. Excess oil will damage the

engine.

Before checking the engine oil levelafter topping up, restart the engine andallow it to run to obtain a correct dis-play. Then proceed as described underChecking the oil level.

BMW engines are designed tooperate without oil additives; the

use of additives could lead to damagein some cases. This also applies to themanual transmission, the differential,and the power steering system.<

Store oils, grease and similar materialsso that they are inaccessible to chil-dren. Comply with warning labels andinformation on containers.<

Comply with the applicable envi-ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of used oil.<

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil isextremely important for the functionand life of an engine. Based on exten-sive testing, BMW has approved onlycertain grades of engine oil.

Use only oils approved for your vehiclemodel.

Alternative oil types

If a High Performance Synthetic Oilapproved by BMW should be unavail-

able, you may use small volumes ofother synthetic oils for topping upbetween oil changes. The followingdata must appear on the packaging:

>Viscositypreferred: SAE 10W-60alternative: SAE 5W-40 or

SAE 10W-40>Specifications

preferred: API SJ/CFalternative: API SJ – also SK, SL, Setc.

Low ambient temperatures

The oils used by BMW at the factory foryour vehicle model can be used at virtu-ally any ambient temperature.

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However, if the vehicle is exposed totemperatures below –47 /–206 forextended periods, please have yourBMW center recommend a suitable oil.

Coolant

Do not add coolant to the coolingsystem when the engine is hot. If

you attempt to do so, escaping coolantcan cause burns.Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents

are hazardous to health. You shouldalways store them in their closed origi-nal containers and in a location inac-cessible to children. Antifreeze and

Engine oil



cessible to children. Antifreeze andanti-corrosion agents are inflammable.For this reason, do not spill them on hotengine parts. They could ignite and

cause burns. Comply with the instruc-tions on the containers.<

Comply with the applicable envi-ronmental laws regulating the dis-

posal of antifreeze agents with corro-sion inhibitor.<

Checking coolant level andadding coolant

Check the coolant level when theengine is cold, approx. 687 /+206.

1. Open the cap for the expansion tankby turning it slightly counterclock-

wise to allow accumulated pressureto escape. Then open

2. The coolant level is correct when theupper end of the red float is at leasteven with the upper edge of the fillerneck – refer to the arrow in the illus-tration – but no more than 3/4 in /

2 cm above it – that is, up to the sec-ond mark on the float. Refer also tothe schematic diagram next to thefiller neck


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3. If necessary, add coolant. If the cool-ant is low, slowly add coolant untilthe correct level is reached — do notoverfill.

Brake fluid

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is,it absorbs moisture from the air

over time.In order to ensure the safety and reli-ability of the brake system, have the

brake fluid changed every two years bya BMW center. Refer also to the Serviceand Warranty Information Booklet forUS models or the Warranty and Service

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The brake warning lamp comeson when the parking brake isnot engaged: brake fluid level

too low, refer to page 18.

Brake warning lamp for Cana-

dian models.

Adding brake fluid

For adding brake fluid or for determin-ing and correcting the cause of brakefluid loss, consult your BMW center.Your BMW center is familiar with thespecifications for factory-approvedbrake fluids – DOT 4.

Due to loss in brake fluid, pedal travelcan lengthen and braking efficiencymay be reduced. Refer to the informa-tion on page 114.

yGuide Booklet for Canadian models.Brake fluid is toxic and damages thevehicle's paint. You should always store

it in its closed original container and ina location inaccessible to children.Do not spill the brake fluid and do notfill the brake fluid reservoir beyond theMAX mark. The brake fluid could igniteupon contact with hot engine parts andcause serious burns.<

Comply with the applicable envi-ronmental laws regulating

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Maintenance

The BMW Maintenance System

conditions under which the vehicleoperates into consideration, becausemiles can be traveled in many differentways:

For example, 62,000 miles/100,000 kmshort-distance driving are not equal tothe same 62,000 miles/100,000 km oflong-distance travel.


Service and Warranty InformationBooklet for US models/Warrantyand Service Guide Booklet forCanadian models

For additional information on requiredmaintenance intervals and procedures,please refer to the Service and War-ranty Information Booklet for US mod-l th W t d S i G id



The BMW Maintenance System hasbeen designed as a reliable means ofproviding maximum driving and operat-ing safety – and as cost-effectively foryou as possible. Please keep in mindthat regular maintenance is not only

necessary for the safety of your vehicle,but also plays a significant role in main-taining the resale value of the vehicle.

Service interval display

While conventional systems rely on dis-tance traveled alone to determine when

service is due, the BMW MaintenanceSystem has for years taken the actual

The BMW Maintenance Systemincludes the Engine Oil Service andInspections I and II.

Have a break-in inspection per-formed at 1,250 miles/2,000 km

regardless of the service interval indi-cated on the display.<

Determining the maintenance intervals

according to the actual loads on thevehicle covers every kind of operatingsituation. Minimal-use drivers – thosewho drive significantly fewer than6,200 miles/10,000 km annually –should have the engine oil changed atleast every 2 years since oil deterio-

rates over time, regardless of use.

els, or the Warranty and Service GuideBooklet for Canadian models.

As a precaution against corrosion, it is

advisable to have the body checked fordamage from rocks or gravel at thesame time, depending upon operatingconditions.

Have your BMW center performmaintenance and repair.

Be sure that all maintenance work isrecorded in the Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet for US models, orin the Warranty and Service GuideBooklet for Canadian models. Theseentries are your verification for the reg-ular maintenance of your vehicle and

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Care

You can find everything you need toknow on this topic by consulting theseparate Caring for your vehicle bro-

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Laws and regulations

California Proposition 65 warning

California laws require us to state thefollowing warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide varietyof automobile components and

parts, including components found inthe interior furnishings in a vehicle, con-tain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and

OBD interface socket



birth defects and reproductive harm. Inaddition, certain fluids contained invehicles and certain products of com-

ponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead com-pounds. Wash your hands after hand-

ling.Used engine oil contains chemicals thathave caused cancer in laboratory ani-mals. Always protect your skin bywashing thoroughly with soap andwater.<

The Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) inter-face socket is located on the left of thedriver's side at the bottom of the instru-ment panel and under a cover. Thecover has the letters OBD on it.

The purpose of the OBD system is to

assure proper emission-control systemoperation for the vehicle's lifetime bymonitoring emission-related compo-nents and systems for deterioration andmalfunction.

An illuminated indicator informsyou of the need for service, not

that you need to stop the vehi-cle. However, the systems should bechecked by your BMW center at theearliest possible opportunity.


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If the indicator blinks or flashes, thisindicates a high level of engine misfire.Reduce speed and contact your near-est BMW center immediately. Severeengine misfiring for even a short period

of time can seriously damage emission-control system components, especiallythe catalytic converter.

Service Engine Soon warning

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If the gas cap is not on tightenough, the OBD system can

detect leaking vapor and the indicatorwill light up. If the gas cap is then tight-ened, the indicator will usually go outafter a short period of time.<

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Replacement procedures

Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades



The onboard tool kit is located in theluggage compartment lid.

To open, loosen the wing nut. For stor-age place of towing eyelet, refer topage 148.

1. Switch off the engine2. Fold the wiper arm completely out

from the windshield3. Position the wiper blade at an angle

and pull the release spring – seearrow

4. Fold the wiper blade down andunhook it toward the windshield

5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiperarm toward the top

6. Insert a new wiper blade and applypressure until you hear it engage.


137Lamps and bulbs

The lamps and bulbs make essentialcontributions to the safety of your vehi-cle. Therefore, proceed carefully whenhandling bulbs. BMW recommends thatyou have such work performed by your

BMW center if you are not familiar withthe procedures.

Do not touch the glass portion ofa new bulb with your bare hands

Low beams and high beams

>Low beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts>High beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts

The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-fore, wear safety glasses and pro-

tective gloves. Failure to comply withthis precaution could lead to injury if thebulb is damaged.<

Because of the extremely highvoltages involved, any work on the

xenon lighting system, including bulb-changing, should be carried out bytechnically qualified personnel only.

Otherwise, there is a risk of fatalinjury.<

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a new bulb with your bare handssince even small amounts of impuritiesburn in to the surface and reduce the

service life of the bulb. Use a cleancloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-rial, or hold the bulb by its metallicbase.<

A replacement bulb set is available fromyour BMW center.

Before working on the electricalsystem, switch off the electrical

accessory you are working on or dis-connect the cable from the negativeterminal of the battery. Failure toobserve this precaution could result in

short circuits.To prevent injuries and damage whenchanging a bulb, be sure to comply withany instructions provided by the bulbmanufacturer.<

Please contact a BMW center in case ofa malfunction.

Parking lamps

5 watt bulb


When cleaning the headlamps, pleasefollow the instructions in the Caring foryour vehicle brochure.

Xenon lamps*

The service life of these bulbs is verylong and the probability of a failure is

very low, provided that they are notswitched on and off an unusual numberof times. If one of these bulbs shouldnevertheless fail, it is possible to con-tinue driving with great caution usingthe fog lamps, provided traffic laws inyour area do not prohibit this.

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Front turn signal indicators

21 watt bulb1. Extend a screwdriver through the

upper opening, loosen the screw andremove it

2. Remove lamp by pulling it out toward

the front3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulbto the left. Remove and exchange thebulb

4. Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into theguides on the vehicle

5. Slide in the lamp and screw the bulbin place through the upper opening.

Side turn signal indicators

5 watt bulb

1. Press the back edge of the lamptoward the front with the tip of yourfinger and remove

2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb

while turning it to the left to remove.


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Rear lamps

1 Turn signal indicator

2 Backup lamp21 watt bulb

3 Tail lamp/brake lamp

All bulbs in the fender aredesigned using LED technology.

Please contact a BMW center in case ofa malfunction.<

Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip

2. Fold the trim panel down – seearrow 1. Disengage the bulb holder –see arrow 2 – and remove it

3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulbto the left. Remove and exchange thebulb

4. Press the bulb holder into positionuntil you hear it engage

5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.

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140 Repairing a flat tirePrecautions in case of a flat tire:Stop the vehicle as far as possible

from passing traffic; switch on the haz-ard warning flashers.Turn the steering wheel to the straight-

ahead position and engage the steeringlock. Shift into 1st or reverse andengage the parking brake.All passengers should be outside thevehicle and well away from your imme-

Lamps and bulbs



Center high-mount brake lamp

LED strip in luggage compartment lid.


License plate lamps

5 watt bulb

1. Place a screwdriver in the slot andpress toward the left to release thelens

2. Replace the bulb.

y ydiate working area – behind a guardrail,for instance.

If necessary, set up your warning trian-gle or portable hazard warning lamp onthe roadside at an appropriate distancefrom the rear of the vehicle. Complywith all safety guidelines and regula-tions.<

M Mobility systemYou will find an M Mobility system inyour BMW M3 Convertible for repairingflat tires. With this system you canapply a sealing liquid to the inside ofthe tire that seals off the damaged pointand then continue driving.

The M Mobility system makes trans-porting a spare wheel superfluous,thereby reducing the amount of weightyou have to carry around.


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Using the M Mobility system

To repair a flat tire using the M Mobilitysystem, proceed as follows:

>Preparing the M Mobility system for

use, refer to the next column>Components of the M Mobility sys-

tem, refer to page 142>Filling with sealant, refer to page 142>Distributing sealant, refer to

page 143

Please keep in mind that the fluidsbottle in the system's sealant con-

tainer has to be changed every 3 yearsby your BMW center, if the unit has notbeen used.<

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page 143> Inflating tire to correct pressure, refer

to page 143. Preparing the M Mobility systemfor use

The M Mobility system is located in theluggage compartment under the floorpanel:

1. Lift the floor panel

2. Loosen the M Mobility system fromits storage location.

Before you use the M Mobility sys-tem, read the warnings and dan-

ger notices on the device carefully.<

If possible, leave the foreign object inthe tire.

Pull off the sticker 5, refer to the secondcolumn below, for the speed limit andapply it to the steering wheel.

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Components of the M Mobilitysystem

1 On/Off switch

2 Connection hose with manometer forconnecting the compressor with thesealant container or to connect the

compressor to the wheel3 Manometer for indicating the tire

pressure

4 Connector hose from the sealantcontainer to the wheel

5 Sticker with speed limit

6 Plug and cable for the cigarettelighter socket

7 Protective gloves, not shown

Filling with sealant

1. Take off the round cover and take outhose 4. Unscrew the valve dust capfrom the defective wheel and screwthe hose to the valve. Keep the dustcap in a safe place

2. Flip open the cover and pull out theenclosed protective gloves. Take outhose 2 with the manometer andscrew it to the terminal for the seal-ant container as shown in the illustra-tion

3. Make sure that the system has been

switched off, position 0.Take out plug 6 and insert it into thecigarette lighter socket in the pas-senger compartment, refer topage 103


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4. Make sure that the screw on the rearof the pressure gauge 3 is tighteneddown. Turn on the M Mobility sys-tem, position I, refer to illustration,and allow minutes to elapse, to letthe sealant flow in. It does not matterafterward, what the tire's inflation

pressure is5. Turn the system off.

Disconnect the connector hose fromthe sealant container and the wheelvalve. Stow the M Mobility system inthe luggage compartment.

Distributing the sealant

Right afterward, drive at least1 1/4 miles / 2 km, so that the liquidsealant distributes evenly throughoutthe inside of the tire.

Inflating tire to correct pressure

1. Take out the hose with the pressuregauge and screw it onto the valve.Take the plug out and plug it into thecigarette lighter socket in the pas-senger compartment

2. Reset the air pressure to29 psi/200 kilopascal, and:> Increase tire pressure: switch on

the M Mobility System, position I.Switch off the unit briefly to checkthe current tire pressure

>Decrease tire pressure: turn the

screw on the back of the manome-ter, a valve located there will open

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Even if the tire fails to hold thepressure, you should still carry out

Step 3 before proceeding to drive thevehicle again, refer to Distributing thesealant for more information. Then

repeat Steps 1 through 3.The use of the M Mobility system maybe ineffective if the damaged area inthe tire is larger than approx. 1/8 in /4 mm. Please consult the nearest BMWcenter if the tire cannot be temporarily

You will find correspondinginstructions for using the

M Mobility system on the device.Replace the defective tire as soon aspossible and have the new wheel bal-

anced. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor,and refer to page 88 for further informa-tion. Have the M Mobility systemrefilled. Contact your BMW center forthis.<

BatteryBattery posts, terminals, andrelated accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands afterhandling.<

MaintenanceThe battery is completely maintenance-free. That means that the original bat-tery acid will normally last for the ser-vice life of the battery under moderate




center if the tire cannot be temporarilyrepaired with the M Mobility system.<

3. Unscrew the hose from the valve andstow the M Mobility system in theluggage compartment. Screw thedust cap onto the valve again.

Do not exceed the maximum

speed limit described below, oth-erwise it could lead to accidents.<

When you start driving again, do notexceed the permissible maximumspeed of 45 mph / 80 km/h.

Protect valve stems against dirt using

screw-on dust caps. Dirty valve stemsfrequently lead to slow pressure loss.

climate conditions.

Please consult your BMW centerwhenever you have any questions

concerning the battery.<

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only

when the engine is not running. Use theconnections provided in the enginecompartment. For information on theconnections, see Jump-starting,page 147.

Disposal

Return used batteries to a recy-cling point or your BMW center.

Maintain the battery in an upright posi-tion for transport and storage. Securethe battery against tilting in transit.<


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You will find the fuses and informationon their respective allocation in theglove compartment behind a panel withtwo snap clips.

Do not attempt to repair a blownfuse or replace it with a fuse

having a different color or amperagerating. To do this could cause a fire inthe vehicle resulting from a circuit over-load.<

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147Jump-startingWhen your battery is discharged, youcan use two jumper cables to start yourvehicle with power from the battery in asecond vehicle. You can also use thesame method to help start another

vehicle. Use only jumper cables withfully insulated handles on the terminalclamps.

Do not touch high-voltage wiringand cables on a running engine

2. Connect one terminal clamp of theplus/+ jumper cable to the positiveterminal of the battery or to an auxil-iary jump-starting terminal of thesupport vehicle

3. Connect the second terminal clampof the plus/+ jumper cable to thepositive terminal of the battery or toan auxiliary jump-starting terminal ofthe vehicle to be started

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and cables on a running engine.Contact with components carrying high

voltage can be harmful or fatal.Carefully observe the following instruc-tions to avoid personal injury and/ordamage to one or both vehicles.<

Preparations

1. Check whether the battery of the

support vehicle has 12 volts andapproximately the same capacity –measured in Ah. This information isprovided on the battery

2. Stop the engine of the support vehi-cle

3. Switch off all electrical components

in both vehicles.

Make absolutely certain that thereis no contact between the body-

work of the two vehicles, otherwisethere is a short circuit hazard.<

Connecting the jumper cables

Always adhere to this sequencewhen connecting jumper cables;

failure to observe this procedure canlead to sparks at the battery terminalsand pose an injury hazard.<

The auxiliary jump-starting terminallocated in your BMW's engine compart-ment acts as the positive battery termi-nal. Refer to the engine compartmentoverview on page 124. The cover of thisauxiliary terminal is marked with a +.

1. Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary jump-starting terminal. Do so by pull-ing the tab – see arrow 1

4. Your BMW is equipped with a specialnut – see arrow 2 – to serve as the

ground or negative terminal.Attach a terminal clamp of theminus/– jumper cable to the negativeterminal of the support vehicle's bat-tery or to a suitable ground on itsengine or bodywork

5. Attach the second terminal clamp of

the minus/– jumper cable to the neg-ative terminal of the battery or to asuitable ground on the engine orbodywork of the vehicle to bestarted.

Starting the engine

1. Start the engine of the support vehi-cle and let it run for several minutesat a slightly elevated engine idlespeed

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2. Start the engine of the other vehicleas usual.If the first start attempt is not suc-cessful, wait a few minutes beforeanother attempt in order to allow the

discharged battery to recharge3. Allow the engines to run for several

minutes4. Disconnect the jumper cables in

reverse sequence.

Have the battery recharged at your

Towing the vehicleAlways observe all applicabletowing laws and regulations.<

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Have the battery recharged at yourBMW center as required.

Do not use spray starter fluids tostart the engine.<

Towing with a commercial towtruck

>Use wheel lift or flat bed carrier>Do not tow with sling-type equip-

ment.

Never allow passengers to ride ina towed vehicle for any reason.Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, controlarms, or any other part of the vehiclesuspension, as severe damage to thesecomponents will occur, possibly lead-

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Towing the vehicle with the frontaxle raised

Vehicles with sequential manual gear-box SMG:

While the ignition is on move the selec-tor lever to position N, then turn off theignition.

Towing eyelet

The screw-in towing eyelet is in the lug-

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and must remain in the vehicle. It canbe attached at the front or rear of thevehicle.

The towing eyelet should not be usedto pull a vehicle out of deep snow, mud,sand, etc.

Comply with all applicable towing lawsand regulations at all times.

Access to tow sockets

Front:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-driver at the top of the recess.

Rear:

Press out the cover panel with a screw-driver at the top of the recess.

Use only the towing eyelet sup-plied with the vehicle and screw it

in firmly until it stops. Use the towingeyelet for towing on paved roads only. Ifyou do not follow these instructions, thetowing eyelet could be torn out andvehicle damage could occur.Do not tow the vehicle by any compo-nents of the running gear, or lash themdown in any way. If you do, the compo-nents could be damaged, possiblyleading to accidents.<


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Keep the vehicles in line and avoidtowing at an offset angle. Ensure

that the towing strap connecting thetwo vehicles is tight, with no slack,before starting off.<

Use only a nylon towing strap to towthe vehicle, since the inherent resil-ience of this material helps protect bothvehicles from sudden jerking move-ments.

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The towed vehicle should alwaysbe the lighter of the two vehicles.

If this is not the case, it will not be pos-sible to control vehicle handling.<

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For instructions on jump-starting, refer

to page 147.

Never attempt to use your vehicle topush another vehicle, since damage tothe energy-absorbing bumpers couldresult.


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DisplacementNumber of cylinders

cu in/cm3 198.1/3,2466

Max. power outputat engine speed

hprpm

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Maximum torqueat engine speed

lb ft/Nmrpm

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Compression ratio ε 11.5

StrokeBore

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Curb weight lbs/kg 3,782/1,715

Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,608/2,090

Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,183/990

Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,513/1,140

Permissible roof load for the hardtop lbs/kg 165/75

Luggage compartment capacitywith the convertible top compartment raised

cu ft/lcu ft/l

9.2/26010.6/300

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157Capacities

Notes

Fuel tankReserve

gal./litersgal./liters

approx. 16.6/63approx. 2.1/8

Fuel specification, refer to page 25

Windshield washer system/

Headlamp cleaning system quarts/liters approx. 5.6/5.3

Specifications, refer to page 126

Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters approx. 5.8/5.5 Specifications, refer to page 127

Manual transmission quarts/liters approx. 1.9/1.8 Oil change during running-in checkand during each inspection II

Differential quarts/liters approx. 1.2/1.1 Oil change during running-in checkand during each inspection II

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Brake force display 90Brake hydraulics 114Brake lamps

bulb replacement 139indicator lamp, defective

lamp 81Brake lightsbrake force display 90

Brake pads 115brake fluid level18, 114, 129breaking in 112

Buttons in steering wheel 22

CCalifornia Proposition

65 warning 132

Can holders, see Beverageholders 102Capacities 157Car battery 144Car care, refer to the Caring

for your vehicle brochureCar keys, refer to Keys 30

CD changer, refer to theOwner's Manual forRadio/Onboard Computer

CD operation, refer to theOwner's Manual for

Radio/Onboard ComputerCellular phone 102Center armrest

front 101Center high-mount brake

lampbulb replacement 140

Cleaning position, convert-ible top 44

Cleaning the vehicle, refer tothe Caring for your vehiclebrochure

Cleaning windshield 77Clock 8212-/24-hour mode 82setting, refer also to theOwner's Manual forRadio/Onboard Computer

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Brake systembrake pads, indicatorlamp 19

Brake wear warningindicator lamp 19Brakes

ABS 114brake fluid 129breaking in 112indicator/warning lamp

18, 19parking brake 68Break-in procedures 112Bulb replacement 137Bulb replacement, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 137

Car radio, refer to theOwner's Manual for RadioCar telephone

preparation 102Car telephone, refer to the

separate Owner's ManualCar vacuum cleaner, con-

necting 103Car wash, refer to the Caringfor your vehicle brochure

Carpet care, refer to theCaring for your vehiclebrochure

Cassette operation, refer to

the Owner's Manual forRadio/Onboard ComputerCBC Cornering Brake Con-

trol 114warning lamp 19

Central locking system 30button 34passengercompartment 34

Check Control 81Check Gas Cap

indicator lamp 19

Child seats, refer to Child-restraint systems 58Child-restraint mounting

system LATCH 60Child-restraint systems 58Cigarette lighter 103Cigarette lighter socket 103

Cleaning chrome parts, referto the Caring for your vehi-cle brochure

Cleaning light alloy wheels,refer to the Caring for yourvehicle brochure

from inside 34from outside 31Clothes hooks 113Clutch

breaking in 113Cockpit 14Code, refer to the Owner's

Manual for Radio/OnboardComputerCoin box 102Cold start, refer to Starting

the engine 66Compact disc operation,

refer to the Owner's Man-

ual for Radio/OnboardComputerCompression ratio, refer to

Engine data 154Computer 83

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conditioning mode 98Configuring settings, refer to

Vehicle Memory, KeyMemory 64

Connecting a vacuumcleaner, refer to Cigarettelighter 103

Consumption, refer to Aver-age fuel consumption 84

Control elements, refer toCockpit 14

Cooling, refer to Tempera-ture 98

Copyright 4Cornering Brake Control

(CBC) 114

warning lamp 19Correct tires 121Cruise control 77

indicator lamp 20Cup holders, see Beverage

holders 102Curb weight, refer to

Defrosting and demistingwindowsautomatic climatecontrol 98

Defrosting windows 98

Defrosting windshield, referto Defrosting windows 98Demisting windows

automatic climatecontrol 98

Determining the maximumload 106

Doorsemergency operation 33

Draft-free ventilation 99Drivelogic 73Driving light, refer to Parking

lamps/Low beams 91Driving notes 113Dry air, refer to Air condi-

tioning mode 98DSC Dynamic Stability Con-

trol 86indicator lamp 19, 86



Convenience operationfrom outside 33glass sunroof 31windows 31

Convertible top 39cleaning position 44convenience operation

31, 33electrical malfunction 42emergency operation 42indicator lamps 41opening and closing 40remote control 31

Coolant 128indicator lamp 19, 80level 128temperature gauge 80

Coolant water, refer to Cool-ant 128

Weights 156Cylinders, refer to Enginedata 154

DDashboard, refer to

Cockpit 14

Datacapacities 157dimensions 155engine 154technical 154weights 156

Daytime driving lamps 91DBC Dynamic Brake Control

19, 114Deep water, refer to Water

on roadways 113Defrost position, refer to

Defrosting windows 98

Differentialbreaking in 112Digital clock 82Dimensions 155Dipstick, engine oil 126Disc brakes 114Displacement, refer to

Engine data 154Display lighting, refer toInstrument lighting 92

Displays, refer to Instrumentcluster 16

Disposaloil 127vehicle battery 144

Distance warning, refer toPark Distance Control(PDC) 85

Door key 30Door lock 33

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-trolindicator lamp 19

Dynamic Brake Control(DBC) 19, 114indicator lamp 19

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) 19, 86Dynamic Traction Control(DTC)indicator lamp 19, 86

EEasy entry, refer to Entering

the rear 49Electric power windows 38Electrical accessories, fail-

ure 145


Everything from A to Z163

Electrical malfunctiondoor lock 33driver's door 33fuel filler door 24luggage compartment

lid 35Electronic Stability Program(ESP), refer to DynamicStability Control (DSC) 86

Emergency call 146Emergency operation

doors 33

Engine oiladding 127additives, refer to Addingengine oil 127alternative oils 127

capacity 157consumption 126dipstick 126indicator/warning lamp 19quality 127specified oils 127temperature gauge 79

Exterior mirrors 53Eyeglasses

compartment 102Eyelet, towing 149

FFastening the safety belts 50Fault displays 81Filling the windshield washer

reservoir 157First aid, refer to First-aid

kit 23

Front fog lamps 93indicator/warning lamp 20

Front seat adjustment 47Fuel

display 80

specifications 25volume 157Fuel consumption

display 84Fuel display, refer to Fuel

gauge 80Fuel filler door 24

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driver's door 33fuel filler door 24luggage compartmentlid 35

Emergency releaseluggage compartmentlid 36

Enginebreaking in 112data 154electronics 19indicator lamp 19speed 79, 154starting 66switching off 68

Engine compartment 124Engine coolant 128

refilling 128

types 127Engine oil level 19check 126indicator/warning lamp 18

Engine oil pressureindicator/warning lamp 18

Engine oil temperature 79

Engine output, refer toEngine data 154Engine speed 79, 154Entering the rear 49Equipment range, refer to

the Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet for USmodels / Warranty andService Guide Booklet forCanadian models

ESP Electronic Stability Pro-gram, refer to DynamicStability Control (DSC) 86

First-aid kit 23Flat tire 140Flat Tire Monitor 87Mobility system 140repairing 140

Flat Tire Monitor 87activating/deactivating 89

indicator lamp 18, 19, 89Flat tire, refer to Tire condi-tion 118

Fluid reservoir for washersystems 126

Fog lamps 93indicator/warning lamp 20

Folding down convertibletop compartment panel 37

Follow me home lamps 91Footbrake, refer to General

driving notes 113Front airbags 55

release following an elec-trical malfunction 24Fuel level indicator, refer to

Fuel gauge 80Fuel mixture preparation 154Fuel reserve indicator, refer

to Fuel gauge 80

Fuel tank capacity 157Fuses 145

GGasoline consumption, refer

to Average fuel consump-tion 84

Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-ifications 25

Gear indicator 71Gearbox

manual transmission 69

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Everything from A to ZGearbox malfunction

sequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 74

Gearbox, sequential 70Gearshift lever

manual transmission 69sequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 70

General driving notes 113Glove compartment 101Gradient assistance 73Grills, refer to Ventilation 96

Headlamp flasher 92indicator lamp 21

Headlampsbulb replacement 137care, refer to the Caring

for your vehicle brochureHeated mirrors 53Heated rear window


Heated seats 52Heating

Hydraulic systembrakes 114

Hydroplaning 113

I

Ice warning 83Ignition 65Ignition key 30

positions 65Ignition lock 65Imprint 4Indicator lamps 18

Inflation pressure monitor-ing, refer to Flat Tire Moni-tor 87

Inflation pressure, tires25, 118

INSPECTION 81Instrument cluster 16Instrument lighting 92Instrument panel 14Interface socket for onboard

diagnostics (OBD) 132Interior lamps 93



Gross weight, refer toWeights 156

HHandbrake, refer to Parking

brake 68Hands-free system 102

Hardtop 115Hardtop preparation 115Hardtop, refer to the sepa-

rate Owner's Manual 115Hazard warning flashers 14Hazard warning triangle 23Head restraints 48Headlamp cleaning system

cleaning headlamps 77washer fluid 126, 157

Headlamp control, auto-matic 91

exterior mirrors 53rear window 99seats 52

Heating and ventilation 96Heavy loads, refer to Cargo

loading 107Height adjustment

seats 47steering wheel 53Height, refer to

Dimensions 155High beams 75, 92

bulb replacement 137headlamp flasher 92indicator lamp 21

Holder for beverages 102Hood release 123Horn 14Hydraulic brake assistant,

refer to DBC 114

Indicator/warning lampairbags 18brakes 18, 19Check Gas Cap 19convertible top 41coolant 19, 80DSC 19

Flat Tire Monitor18, 19, 89fog lamps 20Please fasten safetybelts 18reserve 80rollover protectionsystem 19Service Engine Soon 19

Individual air distribution 98Individual settings, refer to

Vehicle Memory, KeyMemory 64

remote control 32Interior rearview mirrorautomatic dimmingfeature 54

Interior temperatureadjusting 98

Intermittent

mode, wipers 76Intervaldisplay, service 81

J

Jump-starting 147

KKey Memory 64Keys 30

with remote control 30


Everything from A to Z165

LLamp defect 137Lamps

reading lamps 93Lamps and bulbs 137

Lashing down loads, refer toCargo loading 106Lashing eyelets, refer to

Securing cargo 107Lashing fittings, refer to

Securing cargo 107LATCH child-restraint

Loadingvehicle 106

Load-securing devices 107Lock buttons on doors, refer

to Locking 34

Lock, steering wheel 65Lockingfrom inside 34from outside 31, 33

Locking and unlockingdoorsfrom inside 34

Luggage compartment 37capacity 156emergency operation,refer to Manualoperation 35

floor panel 37increase volume 37lid 35lighting 35opening from outside 35opening, remotecontrol 32

MM Engine dynamics

control 90M Mobility system 140M+S tires, refer to Winter

tires 122Maintenance 81, 130Maintenance system 130Making telephone calls,

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mounting system 60Leather care, refer to theCaring for your vehiclebrochure

LEDs light-emittingdiodes 94

Length, refer toDimensions 155

License plate lampbulb replacement 140

Light switch 91Light-emitting diodes

(LEDs) 94Lighter 103LIGHTS ON warning 91Lights, refer to Parking

lamps/Low beams 91Load, refer to Cargo

loading 106

from outside 31, 33Low beams 91automatic 91bulb replacement 137indicator lamp, defectivelamp 81

opening/closing, referto Luggage compartmentlid 35remote control 32securing separately 35volume 156

Luggage compartment lid 35emergency operation 35emergency release 36indicator lamp 81opening from inside thevehicle 35opening from outside 35remote control 32unlocking manually 35

Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounted luggage rack 108

Lumbar support 48

convertible top 42door lock 33fuel filler door 24

Malfunction displays 81Manual operation

convertible top 42door lock 33driver's door 33fuel filler door 24luggage compartmentlid 35power convertible top 42

Manual transmission 69Master keys

with remote control 30Maximum speed

with winter tires 122MC operation, refer to the

Owner's Manual forRadio/Onboard Computer

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Pressure, tires 25, 118inflating with Mobility sys-tem 143

Protective functionelectric power windows 39

RRadio remote control key,

refer to Master key withremote control 30

Radio, refer to the Owner'sManual for Radio

Rain sensor 76

Reclining seat, refer to Seatadjustment 47

Refueling 24fuel filler door 24

Releasing

hood 123Remaining distance to ser-vice 81

Remaining distance, refer toRange 84

Remote control 31luggage compartmentlid 32

Rope, refer to Towing thevehicle 149

S

Safe seating position 46

Safety belt height adjust-ment 50Safety belts 50

height adjustment 50seat-integrated safety beltsystem 49sitting safely 46warning lamp 18

Securing child-restraint sys-tem 60

Securing the vehiclefrom inside 34from outside 31, 33

Selector leversequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 70

Selector lever positionssequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 70

Sequential M gearbox withDrivelogic 70

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Rain sensor 76Raising the floor panel 37Range 84Reading lamps

rear 94Rear lamps

bulb replacement 139indicator lamp, defectivelamp 81

Rear window heatingautomatic climatecontrol 99

Rear-entry assist 49Rearview mirror 53Receiving assistance 146Recirculated-air mode


Recirculating the air, refer toRecirculated-air mode 99

lid 32malfunction 32

Replacement key 31Replacing lamps, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 137Replacing tires 119Reporting safety defects 7Restraint systems

for children 58Restraint systems, refer to

Safety belts 50Reverse gear

manual transmission 69Rollover protection

system 62indicator lamp 19lowering 62

Roof load capacity 156Roof-mounted luggage

rack 108

warning lamp 18Safety systems, refer to

Antilock BrakeSystem 114Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) 86

Screwdriver, refer toOnboard tool kit 136

Seat adjustment 47BMW sports seat 47lumbar support 47, 48power seats 47

Seat belt tensioner, refer toSafety belts 50

Seat heating 52Seat memory, refer to Seat

and mirror memory 51Seat positions, storing 51Seats 47Securing cargo 107

Drivelogic 70indicator lamp 19, 74

Service and Warranty Infor-mation Booklet 130

SERVICE ENGINE SOONwarning lamp 19

Service interval display81, 130

Shift lights 74Shift paddles 71Side airbags 55Side turn signal indicators

bulb replacement 138Sitting safely

with airbags 46with safety belts 46

Size 155Ski bag 104Slipstream deflector, refer to

Wind deflector 44

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SMG Drivelogic 70Smokers' package, refer to

Ashtray 103Snow chains 122SOS, refer to Emergency

call 146Spare key 30Special oils 127Special oils, refer to Speci-

fied engine oils 127Specified engine oils 127Specified oils 127Speed

Status of the Owner's Man-ual 5

Steering wheel lock 65Steering wheel, adjusting 53Storage compartments 101

Storage nets 101Storing seat positions,refer to Seat and mirrormemory 51

Storing tires 121Stroke, refer to Engine

data 154Surface ice, refer to Ice

Technical modifications 5Technical modifications,

refer to For your ownsafety 5

Telephone hookup 102

Telephone, refer to the sep-arate Owner's ManualTelevision, refer to the

Owner's Manual forOnboard Computer

Temperatureautomatic climatecontrol 98

Tire pressure monitoring,refer to Flat TireMonitor 87

Tire replacement 119Tires

age 120breaking in 112condition 118, 122damage 118flat 140inflation pressure 25, 118replacing 119size, refer to Wheel and



Spwinter tires 122

Speed gauge, refer toSpeedometer 16

Speedometer 16Sport mode 90Sports seat 47Stability control, refer to

Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) 86

Standing lamps 92bulb replacement 137

Starting difficulties jump-starting 147temperature 66

Starting help DSC 86Starting the engine 66Starting, refer to Starting the

engine 66

S a ,warning 83

Switches, refer toCockpit 14

Switching offengine 68vehicle 68

Symbols 4

TTachometer 79Tail lamps

bulb replacement 139Tail lamps, refer to Rear

lamps 139Tank capacity, refer to Fuel

tank capacity 157Tank indicator, refer to Fuel

gauge 80Technical data 154

Temperature adjustment 98Temperature display

engine coolant 80ice warning 83outside temperature 83setting units 83

Temperature layering 99Tempomat, refer to Cruise

control 77Thigh support area, adjust-

ing 47Third brake lamp, refer to

Center high-mount brakelamp 140

Three-point safety belt 50Tilting passenger-side exte-

rior mirror 52Time 82

, atire combinations 121storing 121tread 118treadwear indicator,refer to Tire tread – tiredamage 118winter tires 122

Tools, refer to Onboard toolkit 136

Torqueengine 154

Tow sockets for towing eye-let 149

Towing bar 149Towing eyelet 149Towing rope 149Towing the vehicle 149Track width, refer to Dimen-

sions 155



Transport securing devices,refer to Securingcargo 107

Transporting childrensafely 58

Trap protectionelectric power windows 39

Tread depth, refer to Tiretread 118

Treadwear indicator in thetires, refer to Tire tread –tire damage 118

Treadwear, tires 118

TV function, refer to theOwner's Manual forOnboard Computer

UUnderbody protection, refer

to the Caring for your vehi-cle brochure

Uniform Tire QualityGrading 120

Unitsaverage fuelconsumption 84

VVehicle

battery 144break-in procedures 112dimensions 155loading 106starting 66switching off 68washing, refer to the Car-ing for your vehicle bro-chure 76weight 156

Vehicle Memory 64

Warranty, refer also to sepa-rate booklet 7

Washer fluidadding 126, 157

Washer fluid reservoir 126volume 126

Washer jets, refer to Wind-shield washer jets 77

Washer/wiper system 76, 77washer fluid 126

Waste tray, refer toAshtray 103

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,Trip distance recorder, refer

to Trip odometer 79Trip meter, refer to Trip

odometer 79Trip odometer 79Trunk lid, refer to Luggage

compartment lid 35Trunk lighting, refer to

Luggage compartmentlighting 35

Turn signal indicator 75bulb replacement 138indicator lamp 20

Turn signal indicator, sidebulb replacement 138

Turning circle, refer toDimensions 155

ptemperature 83

Unlockingfrom inside 34from outside 31, 33

Upshift indicator, refer toShift Lights 74

Using antifreeze 128

yVehicle weight 156Ventilation 96

draft-free 99Viscosity 127Voice Input System 22Voice recognition, refer to

separate Owner's ManualVolume

luggage compartment 156

WWarning and indicator

lamps 18Warning lamp 'Please fas-

ten safety belts' 18Warning messages 81Warranty and Service Guide

Booklet 130

y , pwater 113

Weights 156Wheel and tire

combinations 121Wheelbase, refer to Dimen-

sions 155Wheels and tires 121Wheelslip control DSC 86Width, refer to

Dimensions 155Wind deflector 44Window condensation

removing 98Windows

convenience operation31, 33remote control 31

Windshield washernozzles 77

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Windshield washer reservoirvolume, seeCapacities 157

Windshield wiper blades,replacing 136

Windshield wipers, refer toWasher/wiper system 76

Winter tires 122condition 122storing 121

Wiper blades, replacing 136Work in the engine compart-

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Refueling

To ensure that you always have conve-nient access to all essential informationwhen you stop for fuel, we recommendthat you take the time to fill out theadjoining chart by entering the data thatapply to your vehicle. Consult the indexfor individual specifications.

Fuel

Please enter your preferred fuel here.

Engine oil

The oil quantity between the two markson the dipstick is approx.

1 4 US quarts/1 3 liters

Designation

Quality



1.4 US quarts/1.3 liters.


Summer tires Winter tires

front rear front rear

Up to 2 persons

4 persons plus luggage


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