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Mobility

Indicator and warning lamps

Indication in Canadian models:
Brake pads worn

Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.

Lights up in red:

Have the system in question checked
without delay.

Starter failed or

The engine cannot be restarted.

Ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake is
depressed or

Lighting system failed. Low beams/
tail lamps and brake lamps still
operational. All other lamps failed

Depress the brake to restart the engine.

Lights up in yellow:

Control of the brake lamps failed or

Fuel supply malfunctioning, or

Electrical system of trailer hitch
failed, or

Drive malfunctioning

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system in question
checked without delay.

Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, also
refer to page

Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti-
vated, also refer to page

Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti-
vated, also refer to page

Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution.

Suspension control system failed, also
refer to page

Driving stability limited during acceler-
ation and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.

Cause

Special actions to be taken

Online Edition for Part no. 01402911200 - © 06/13 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 1 SERIES 2013

Page 1: ...THE BMW 1 SERIES OWNER S MANUAL Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...e It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa...

Page 3: ...h Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 13 07 13 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 4: ...omfort and safety 90 Lamps 96 Climate 103 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 114 Things to remember when driving Entertainment 122 Professional radio Communications 136 Telephone 147 ConnectedDrive Mobility 154 Refueling 157 Wheels and tires 167 Engine compartment 171 Maintenance 173 Care 177 Replacing components 184 Giving and receiving assistance 189 Indicator and warning lamps Referenc...

Page 5: ...u at any time Information on BMW e g on technical aspects can also be found on the Internet at www bmwusa com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively fo...

Page 6: ...iffering oper ating conditions and permit requirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there Further information can be obtained from your service center Maintenance and repair Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and powerful electron ics requires specially adapted maintenance...

Page 7: ...engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your BMW is covered by the following warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance...

Page 8: ...ial diagnos tic equipment There if necessary you will receive further information After remedying an error the information in the error memory is deleted or progressively overwritten When using the vehicle situations are conceiv able in which this technical data in conjunction with other information such as accident reports vehicle damage witness statements etc possibly with the assistance of an e...

Page 9: ...ety related defect to Transport Canada Defect Investigations and Recalls may tele phone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www tc gc ca roadsafety Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

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Page 12: ...o familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ge is described For this reason descrip tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle for example due to the special options or national market version selected This also applies to safety related functions and systems Around the steering wheel controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 14: ...dshield wipers 64 Rain sensor 65 11 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 54 12 Ignition lock 54 13 Buttons on the steering wheel Telephone Accepting and ending a call dial ing the selected phone number redialing if no phone number is selected Convertible microphone on steer ing column Volume Voice commands for telephone 143 Convertible microphone on steering column Changi...

Page 15: ...mps 76 7 Display for Position of automatic transmission 57 Gear indicator of 7 gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 59 Computer 70 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 73 Odometer and trip odometer 68 High beam Assistant 93 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 81 Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 82 Checking the oil level 168 Settings and information 71 8 ...

Page 16: ... lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on What to do in case of a malfunction A list of all indicator and warning lamps as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond can be found starting on page 189 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...azard warning flashers 3 Central locking system 29 4 Radio 20 5 Heating and ventilation air conditioner or automatic climate control Air distribution for heating 97 Air distribution to the windshield 99 Air distribution to the upper body area 99 Air distribution to the footwell 99 Automatic air distribution and flow rate 100 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 18: ...c recirculated air control AUC and recirculated air mode 100 Recirculated air mode 97 Maximum cooling 100 ALL program 101 Air volume 98 100 Defrosting windows 101 Rear window defroster 101 Seat heating 47 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 19: ...ner Coupe 1 Microphone for telephone in hands free mode 2 SOS sending an Emergency Request 184 3 Reading lamps 95 4 Glass roof electric 36 5 Interior lamps 94 6 Passenger airbag status lamp 87 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ...19 Dashboard At a glance Convertible 1 SOS sending an Emergency Request 184 2 Reading lamps 95 3 Interior lamps 94 4 Passenger airbag status lamp 87 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 21: ...lso applies to safety related functions and systems Professional radio 1 Changing audio sources Radio HD Radio Satellite radio CD player External audio device e g MP3 player USB audio interface 2 Volume control ON OFF 122 3 Display for Radio CD Telephone Computer External audio device e g MP3 player USB audio interface Tone setting Time display 4 CD slot 5 Ejecting CD 128 6 Selecting functions Tur...

Page 22: ...enu appears on the display Selecting a menu item Menu items can be selected using either the knob on the right or the function buttons Using the knob on the right 1 Highlighting a menu item turn the knob on the right arrow 1 2 Select a menu item press the knob on the right arrow 2 Using the function buttons Press the left or right side of the function button under the menu item If only one menu it...

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Page 24: ...e you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 25: ...require ments is stored in the remote control refer to Service data in the remote control page 171 Integrated key Press button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the following locks Driver s door refer to page 29 Convertible glove compartment refer to page 107 New remote controls Your BMW center can supply new remote con trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements i...

Page 26: ...ously engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Trunk lid Fuel filler flap Operating from outside Via the remote control Using the door lock In cars with Comfort Access via the handles on the driver s door or the front passenger door At the same time as locking and unlocking via the remote control Welcome lights the interior light and the courtesy lighting are switched on or off Alarm ...

Page 27: ...pened Convertible convenient opening When you are close to the vehicle the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to open the convertible top and windows Hold the button down The windows and the convertible top are opened provided that the doors are closed If you continue pressing the button the windows move up Watch during the opening process to ensure that no one is injured Releasing the ...

Page 28: ...splay accompa nied by the word SET 3 Press button 2 4 Briefly press button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display Confirmation signal during unlocking Confirmation signal during locking 5 Press button 2 6 Use button 1 to select The hazard warning flashers are acti vated during unlocking locking The function is deactivated 7 Press button...

Page 29: ...ed with the integrated key via the door lock If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control the battery in the remote control is discharged Use the remote control on an extended trip to recharge the battery refer to page 24 The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that may have to be changed refer to page 34 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply wit...

Page 30: ...terior refer to page 29 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front passenger door refer to page 30 3 Lock the vehicle Lock the driver s door using the inte grated key in the door lock or press down the lock button of the front passenger door and close the door from the outside Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can lock and unlock the driver s door by turning the integrate...

Page 31: ...lock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the safety lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open drive...

Page 32: ...s an advantage when valet park ing for example Locking the glove compart ment refer to page 107 Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2 Emergency release Pull the lever in the trunk The trunk lid is unlocked Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injur...

Page 33: ...econds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching off an alarm Unlock the car with the remote control refer to page 25 or insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp on inside mirror The indicator lamp flashes continuously The system is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or trunk lid are not prop erly closed the remaining component...

Page 34: ...control with you for example in your jacket pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control in the vicinity or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking the vehicle Convenient closing Unlocking the trunk lid separately Engine starting Functional requirement There are no external sources of interfer ence in the vicinity The remote co...

Page 35: ...f the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P refer to page 56 To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N the remote control must be in the ignition lock Malfunctions Local radio waves can interfere with the func tion of Comfort Access for example when a mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity ...

Page 36: ...yond the resistance point The window opens automatically Press the switch again to stop the opening move ment You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Convertible opening closing Window operation with Comfort Access also refer to page 26 To close the side windows while driving either close the rear windows first or all four windows together otherwise the windows may not c...

Page 37: ... objects and the window would continue closing Do not install any accessories that might inter fere with window movement Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired Convertible the rear windows are not equipped with pinch protection Therefore watch them closely when closing to avoid personal injury Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger or if ice on the win dow...

Page 38: ...re The roof closes without pinch protection Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be tilted The system must be initialized BMW recommends having this work performed at your BMW center Convertible convertible top The fully automatic top combines reliable weather protection with simple and easy to use operation Th...

Page 39: ...ing the convertible top check for and remove all debris from the windshield frame otherwise the closing of the top may be hampered 1 Push button close the convertible top 2 Push button open convertible top 3 LEDs The side windows move down when the convertible top is opened If it is no longer possible to operate the cover after it has been actuated several times in immediate succession or after th...

Page 40: ...g using the remote control Refer to page 26 Closing manually Only close the convertible top manually if it is absolutely necessary Never open it manually The convertible top box cover cannot be locked if there is an electrical defect and would then open while the vehicle is in motion Incorrect handling can result in damage Closing the convertible top manually should be performed by two people The ...

Page 41: ... far as possible 7 Carefully remove the cover in the center of the front convertible top frame using a pointed object Take the allen wrench out of the onboard literature pouch 8 Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the allen wrench and insert the wrench into the opening provided 9 Turn the allen wrench all the way to the left arrow 7 until the front convertible top frame is locked to the windsh...

Page 42: ...he same direction arrow 4 5 Position the free locking pins at the corre sponding openings and let the spring tension lock the wind deflector in place arrow 5 6 Fold up the top section of the wind deflec tor arrow 6 With the wind deflector installed do not recline the front seat backrests too far if the seat is to be slid all the way back as this would damage the wind deflector Removing the wind de...

Page 43: ...e sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag otherwise serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys Even if you follow all the instructions injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded depending on the circum stances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely s...

Page 44: ...r the safety belt eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 45 and on damaged safety belts on page 48 Manual adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions above to ensure the best possible per sonal protection Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position After releasing the lever move th...

Page 45: ...relaxed upright sitting position Increase or decrease curvature press the switch at the front or rear respectively Shift curvature up or down press the switch at the top or bottom respectively Backrest width You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lateral support pads Press the front or rear end of the switch Backrest width decreases or increas...

Page 46: ...emove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question 1 Pull up as far as it will go 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint all the way out Rear seats Coupe height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down Convertible raising and lowering Only lower the head restraints if there are no passengers in the rear Ra...

Page 47: ...maged Before driving off engage both seats and backrests so that they are locked in place Otherwise there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected movement Seat with electrical longitudinal adjustment Easy entry The easy entry feature includes a memory func tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back rest angle 1 Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward 2 Press the front end 2 of the switch...

Page 48: ...eadiness or the ignition refer to page 54 2 Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions 3 Press the button The LED in the button lights up 4 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 the LED goes out Call up Do not call up the memory while you are driving otherwise unexpected seat movement could result in an accident Comfort function 1 Unlock and open the driver s door or switch on ...

Page 49: ...as not been fastened if there are objects on the front passenger seat or if the driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts Damage to safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident have the belt system including any belt tensioners or child restraint systems replaced and the belt anchors checked Have this work carried out only at your BMW center Otherwise correct...

Page 50: ...ass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle e g a curb when backing into a parking space Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen ger side mirror arrow 2 Interior rearview mirror Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head lamps of cars behind you when driving at night Interior and exterio...

Page 51: ... Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated position 3 Swing the lever back up Do not use force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be damaged Steering wheel heating Press the button The LED in the button lights up when the steer ing wheel heating is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 52: ... face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off even with a child restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 87 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be dimi...

Page 53: ...uctions provided by the manufac turer of the system otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised Mounts for lower LATCH anchors Before installing the child seat pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs 30 kg when the child is restrained ...

Page 54: ...damaged For child restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors see arrows Placement of the tether strap Coupe Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor Other wise the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook fo...

Page 55: ...f the ignition lock as this may cause damage Before removing the remote control push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism The ignition is switched off if it was on Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position interlock Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off Man...

Page 56: ... away but at moderate engine speeds Avoid frequent starting in quick succes sion as well as repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start Otherwise the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 33 1 De...

Page 57: ...this fact 2 Forcefully apply the parking brake 3 Remove remote control from the ignition lock refer to page 54 The transmission is automatically shifted into transmission position P Parking brake The parking brake is primarily intended to pre vent the vehicle from rolling while parked it brakes the rear wheels Also follow the instructions on page 56 under Switching off the engine Indicator lamp Th...

Page 58: ...d switch off the engine interlock Removing the remote control from the ignition lock refer to page 54 Selector lever positions P R N D M S Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is displayed and in manual mode the engaged gear e g M4 Changing selector lever positions With the ignition switched on or the engine running the selector lever can be moved out of position P Before...

Page 59: ...rom position D toward the left into the M S shifting slot When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear The engaged gear e g M1 is displayed in the instrument cluster Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause t...

Page 60: ...ch the clutching and shifting is han dled by an electrohydraulic system With the 7 gear Sport automatic transmission with double clutch the gears are shifted without an interruption in driving power You operate the 7 gear Sport automatic trans mission with double clutch using the selector lever and two shift paddles on the steering wheel It offers you the following functions Either manual or autom...

Page 61: ...nary The rear wheels are locked The transmission is shifted into P if with the engine running you open the driver s door do not have your safety belt fastened and subsequently actuate neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the automatic transmission selector lever is in the park position Otherwise the vehicle may begin to move The transmission is shif...

Page 62: ...ically shifted down to the first gear Shortly before the speed falls below a gear dependent minimum speed the transmis sion automatically downshifts without your intervention Quick downshifting even in sequential mode you can skip over several gears in order to achieve an optimum acceleration To do so depress the accelerator past the resistance point To return to automatic mode push the selector l...

Page 63: ...locking parking lock In the event of a power supply interrup tion such as a discharged or discon nected battery or an electrical malfunction the parking lock must be manually unlocked other wise the rear wheels are immobilized and the vehicle cannot be towed Only unlock the parking lock manually for tow ing and make sure to set the parking brake forcefully beforehand so that the vehicle cannot rol...

Page 64: ...s ready for use when the engine is at operating temperature i e after uninterrupted travel of at least 6 2 miles 10 km 1 With the engine running step on the brake with your left foot 2 Activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC refer to page 80 3 Activate Driving dynamics control refer to page 62 4 With the vehicle stationary activate the manual mode and select 1st gear 5 With your right foot push the ...

Page 65: ...this function 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 54 2 Briefly press button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the word SET 3 Press button 2 4 Briefly press button 1 in the turn indicator lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display 5 Press button 2 6 Use button 1 to select Turn signals flash once T...

Page 66: ... windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the button lights up Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumb wheel 5 Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor before enter ing an aut...

Page 67: ...re supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir The recommended minimum filling quantity is 0 2 US gal 1 liter Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen trate tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner con centrate or with pure water since these can result in damage to the wiper system Do not mix ...

Page 68: ...t that the speed will be decreased Deactivating cruise control Push the lever briefly upwards or downwards arrow 3 In addition the system is automatically deactivated When the brakes are applied When the clutch of the manual transmission is engaged or the transmission is shifted into neutral When the automatic transmission selector lever is moved into the neutral position N When the selector lever...

Page 69: ...les or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature refer to Formats and units of measure on page 72 The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Time outside temperature display Setting the time refer to page 75 Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased ...

Page 70: ...If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Fuel display 135i in speedometer Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone the indicator lamp lights up briefly and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed The indicator lamp remains per manently on when the remai...

Page 71: ...speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed To reset average speed press the button in the turn signal high beam lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running To reset average fuel consumption press the button in the turn signa...

Page 72: ...peed 1 Press the button 2 Press the button The previous display is set to zero and the system begins to recalculate the average speed Cruising range RANGE The display shows the estimated distance that can still be driven with the existing fuel quantity taking into account the prior average fuel con sumption Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings and information can only be m...

Page 73: ...g displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx 15 seconds If required complete the current setting first Formats and units of measure In the instrument cluster Setting the units of measure You can set formats and units of measure 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 54 2 Briefly press button 1 in the turn signal hi...

Page 74: ...ment for the range LANG select the language of the display text CONSMP change the unit of measurement for the average fuel consumption TEMP change the unit of measure ment for the external temperature 4 Highlight the desired menu item and press the button 5 Make the desired setting The settings of the units of measurement are adopted for the displays in the radio and in the instrument cluster and ...

Page 75: ...l the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the words SERVICE INFO 3 Press button 2 4 Use button 1 to scroll through the individual service items Possible displays 1 Button for selecting functions 2 Service requirements 3 Engine oil 4 Roadworthiness test 5 Front brake pads 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of displayed service items may vary The data for the next ser...

Page 76: ...e button 5 Select the desired category 6 Adjust the settings and press the knob on the right Date Setting the date In the instrument cluster To set the dd mm or mm dd date format refer to Formats and units of measure on page 72 1 Push button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the date and the word SET 2 Pre...

Page 77: ...unction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal function and tips on how to respond are listed starting on page 189 Hiding Check Control messages Press the button on the turn signal high beam lever Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and remain visible until the malfunction has been rectified If several malfunctions occur at once the messages are displayed consecutively ...

Page 78: ... no Check Control messages If a Check Control mes sage has been stored the corresponding lamp lights up 3 Push button 1 to check for other messages 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 79: ...18 mph 30 km h the system switches off and the LED goes out Signal tones When nearing an object its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone As the dis tance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a contin uous tone sounds An interval tone is interrupted after ...

Page 80: ...m also recognizes unstable driving conditions for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels In these cases DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi vidual wheels The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC An appropriate driving st...

Page 81: ...TC Press the button again the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Drive off assistant The drive off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this 1 Hold the car in place by depressing the brake 2 Release the brake and drive off without delay The drive off assistant holds the car in place for approx 2 seconds afte...

Page 82: ...epeatedly until the corresponding symbol and RESET appear 3 Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the Flat Tire Monitor 4 Press button 2 for approx 5 seconds until the reading shown below is displayed 5 Start driving The initialization is completed during driv ing which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically Indication of a flat tire T...

Page 83: ... your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop oth erwise tire components may become detached which could result in an accident Do not continue driving instead contact your BMW center Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept Check the inflation pressure in the four installed tires The system notifies you if there is a signif icant loss of pressure in one or more tires Functional requirement The system m...

Page 84: ...inflation pressures initialized last Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers If the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires do not continue driving continuing to drive can result in serious accidents When a low tire pressure is reported the Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated Actions in the event of a flat tire Run flat tires You can co...

Page 85: ... in the following situations Interference from systems or devices that use the same radio frequency The system auto matically becomes active again when the vehicle moves out of the interference zone Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer o...

Page 86: ...nd thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated when DSC is switched off refer to page 79 Malfunction The warning lamps come on Active steering is malfunctioning or is tem porarily deactivated At low speeds greater steering wheel movements are required whereas at higher speeds the vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering whe...

Page 87: ...ide upper body area The head air bag supports the head The airbags have been designed to not be trig gered in every collision situation e g not in minor accidents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Keep the dashboard and window on the front passenger side clear i e do not cover with adhesive labels or...

Page 88: ...ion so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position transport the rele vant passenger on a rear seat Do not attach seat covers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW Do not place any items under the sea...

Page 89: ...n system increases the safety of the vehicle occupants Always keep the area of movement of the rollover protection system clear In minor accidents you are protected by the fastened safety belt and depending on acci dent severity by the safety belt tensioner and multi phase airbag retention system Resetting If the rollover protection system was not impacted after being automatically activated it ca...

Page 90: ...y Controls Faulty repair may lead to the failure of the system or malfunctions To check the system and ensure flawless long term operation always observe the service intervals refer to page 73 Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 91: ... off and the switch is in position 1 only the outside sections of the rear lamps are illumi nated refer to page 180 The parking lamps will discharge the battery Therefore do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time otherwise the battery might not have enough power to start the engine It is preferable to switch on the left hand or right hand roadside parking lamps refer to page 93 Low beam...

Page 92: ...fer to page 54 2 Briefly press button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the word SET 3 Press button 2 4 Briefly press button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display 5 Press button 2 6 Use button 1 to select The function is deactivated Select the appropriate duration...

Page 93: ... mph 70 km h an additional cornering light is switched on that lights up the area inside the curve Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position 3 refer to page 90 The corner illuminating lamp is switched on automatically depending on the steering wheel angle or turn signal indicator Standstill function to avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adap...

Page 94: ... ambient lighting e g on city streets Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish or when the situation requires you can intervene If the High beam Assistant switches on the high beams but you would like to drive with the low beams simply switch off the high beams using the turn signal high beam lever This deactivates the High beam Assistant To reactivate the system briefly push...

Page 95: ...switch on the fog lamps Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on 1 Push button 1 in the turn signal high beam lever up or down repeatedly until the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the brightness level and the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Push button 1 up or down to select the d...

Page 96: ...switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps permanently press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds Reading lamps There are reading lamps at the front and rear next to the interior lights To switch on and off press the button Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 97: ...in the model range is described For this reason descrip tions will be given of some equipment that may not be available in a vehicle for example due to the special options or national market version selected This also applies to safety related functions and systems Overview Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 98: ... is not equipped with air condi tioning this control is located at position 4 Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the windows to the upper body area or to the footwell Inter mediate settings are possible In the center position between and the air is also deflected at toward the windows Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut ants shut off t...

Page 99: ...prevent condensa tion on the windows or removes it quickly The cooling effect can be intensified by activating recirculated air mode Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started Rear window defroster The defroster is switched off automatically after a certain time Depending on your vehicle s equipment the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part o...

Page 100: ...ually 12 Rear window defroster 13 Seat heating right side 47 14 Interior temperature sensor please keep clear Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 5 offers the ideal air distribution and air volume for almost all conditions refer to AUTO program below All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort able for you The following sections inform you in detail about how to adj...

Page 101: ...the footwell Pressing the AUTO button automatically switches on the air conditioning At the same time a condensation sensor controls the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible The program is switched off when the air distri bution is set manually or the button is pressed again Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on auto matic control of the air vo...

Page 102: ...sed again Defrosting windows and removing condensation Press the button Quickly removes ice and conden sation from the windshield and front side windows For this purpose also switch on the air conditioning Switching air conditioning on off The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running Press the button The air is cooled and dehumidified and depending on the tempera ture s...

Page 103: ...s become too hot in the car Draft free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air The activated charcoal filter pro vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your BMW cen ter replaces this combined filter during routine ...

Page 104: ...the inte grated universal remote control to operate a device always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no people animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated Also follow the safety instructions supplied with the hand held transmitter For security reasons make sure to delete the stored functions before selling the vehicle refer to page 105 Com...

Page 105: ...ins lit for 2 seconds the device uses an alternating code system The LED flashes and lights up repeat edly for approx 20 seconds In devices with an alternating code system the Integrated universal remote control and the device must also be synchronized For information about synchronizing can also be found in the operating instructions for the device to be set Programming will be easier with the ai...

Page 106: ...ntil the function is triggered The LED on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis sion of the radio signal Deleting stored functions Simultaneously hold down the right and left buttons on the inside mirror for approx 20 sec onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Digital compass 1 Adjustment button ...

Page 107: ...lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle 2 Set the currently valid compass zone 3 Convertible ensure that the convertible top is fully closed 4 Press the setting button approx 6 7 seconds to call up C Then drive in a complete circle at least once at a maximum speed of 4 mph 7 km h If the calibration is successful display C is replaced with the p...

Page 108: ...device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle speakers AUX IN port refer to page 129 USB audio interface refer to page 129 Storagecompartmentsinside the vehicle Compartments are located next to the steering column on the doors in the center console and in the rear between the seats Do not place unsecured objects in them otherwise they could endanger the car s occupants e...

Page 109: ...hter With the engine running or the ignition switched on press in the cigarette lighter The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns When leaving the car always switch off the ignition and remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter a...

Page 110: ...krest pull the corresponding lever in the trunk 2 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for ward slightly Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it When returning the backrest into the seating position make sure that the seat s locking mechanism is properly engaged Otherwise cargo could be thrown around and e...

Page 111: ... to prevent damage 1 Fold down the center panel in the rear seat backrest 2 Press the button reach into the recess and fold down the cover To stabilize the cover in the folded down position place the center panel underneath it 3 Open the Velcro fastener spread the ski bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards 4 Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining strap to the eyelet on the...

Page 112: ...d take out the filler piece 2 Place the filler piece onto the seat cushion with the backrest side facing up 3 In the trunk press the two recesses together and fold down the cover 4 Release the strap lay out the transport bag between the front seats and load it The zip fastener makes objects in the ski bag easier to reach Ensure that the skis are clean when you load them into the transport bag Wrap...

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Page 114: ...This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 115: ...initial break in period Therefore drive cautiously during the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive cautiously during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 50...

Page 116: ... est applicable gear On a downhill slope take your foot off the accel erator and coast in a suitable gear The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic congestions Switch off functions you do not need at the moment Functions such as the air condit...

Page 117: ...er on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft 30 cm and then only at walking speed at the most Otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged Use the parking brake on inclines On inclines do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy period using the clutch use the parking brake instead Otherwise greater clutch wear will result For more information about the ...

Page 118: ...e less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake rotors the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fai...

Page 119: ...s possible ideally directly behind the respective seat backrests Cover sharp edges and corners For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle Securing cargo Secure smaller and lighter items using draw straps Heavy duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center To attach the cargo straps there are tw...

Page 120: ...e handling and steering response You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 203 The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom Be sure that adequate...

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Page 122: ...Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 123: ...that the radio is switched off when leaving the vehicle Adjusting volume Turn the knob on the left The setting is stored for the remote control in use The audio sources are automatically muted when you make a phone call using the hands free system Setting the volume for the PDC and gong You can raise or lower the audio signals for the PDC or gong with respect to the volume of the audio sources The...

Page 124: ...er front rear volume distribution ROOM LOGIC7 Equalizer The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once Setting the bass treble and balance 1 Press the button 2 Highlight the desired tone setting and press the knob on the right 3 Select the desired volume and press the knob on the right Switching on the surround sound function You can select from among the following sound patterns ROOM LOG...

Page 125: ...n the knob on the right until the desired frequency is reached Automatically updating strongest stations Radio stations are stored in order of their signal strength in the memory levels FMA and AMA If the AUTOSTORE function is not used then six stations can be manually stored in each of the memory levels FMA and AMA Press and hold the relevant button until the following display appears AUTOSTORE I...

Page 126: ...ype display on off 1 Press the button 2 Press the button HD Radio reception Many radio stations transmit analog and digital signals License conditions HD Radio technology is manufactured under U S and Foreign Patents licensed from iBiquity Digital Corp HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp Activating deactivating digital radio reception 1 Press ...

Page 127: ...nel that is not yet activated 2 Press the knob on the right to confirm a channel A phone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed When activat ing the electronic serial number is required 3 To activate the channels Dial the phone number Deactivating 1 Press the button 2 Press the button 3 Press the button for a longer period A phone number and the electronic serial number ESN are ...

Page 128: ...io interference Ser vice should resume normally after the source of signal unavailability has been cleared CD player Starting the CD player It may take a moment for the CD player to start 1 Switch on the radio refer to page 122 2 Insert the CD with the printed side up into the CD slot If there is already a CD in the CD slot 1 Switch on the radio if necessary 2 Press the button 3 Press the button S...

Page 129: ...after market labels other wise the labels can loosen as a result of the heat generated during playback and possibly cause irreparable damage to the system Only use round CDs with a standard diameter of 4 7 in 12 cm and do not play CDs with adapters e g single CDs otherwise the CDs or adapters may jam and it may not be possible to eject them Do not use a combined CD DVD e g DVDPlus otherwise the CD...

Page 130: ...adphone connection or line out connection of the device to the AUX IN port Playback 1 Connect the audio device switch it on and using the audio device select a track 2 Press the button 3 Press the button Volume The volume of the sound output depends on the audio device If this volume differs markedly from the volume of the other audio sources it is advisable to adjust the volumes Adjusting volume ...

Page 131: ...e iPod iPhone s menu structure is supported by the USB audio interface USB device To protect the USB interface and USB device from mechanical damage connect them with the flexible adapter cable To play audio tracks over the car s speaker sys tem connect the USB device to port 2 After initial connection Information about all tracks e g artist or music style and the playlists of the USB device are i...

Page 132: ...to close a directory 3 Select additional directories if desired 4 Highlight the desired track and press the knob on the right You can browse through the directories during playback To change to the current track Press the button Track display If information about the currently selected track has been stored it can be displayed Press the button Adjusting volume The volume of the sound output depend...

Page 133: ...nect the device to a charging socket in the vehicle otherwise it may not be possible to ensure proper playback Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not connect USB hard drives Do not use the USB audio interface to recharge external devices Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

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Page 136: ...This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and BMW TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 137: ... you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Snap in adapter The snap in adapter refer to page 145 makes it possible to Accommodate the mobile phone Recharge its battery Connect it to an external antenna of the vehicle This assures a better network connection and constant sound quality A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle ...

Page 138: ...one is ready to operate Bluetooth activated in vehicle refer to page 137 and in the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone type it may be necessary to make certain settings on the mobile phone e g via the following menu items Bluetooth switched on Connection not confirmed Reconnection Depending on the mobile phone type the power saving mode setting for example may result in a paired mobile pho...

Page 139: ...th passkey that was entered into the mobile phone To delete the last digit Press the button 11 Press the button to confirm the Bluetooth passkey 12 Press the button if necessary If the pairing succeeded the mobile phone will appear on the radio display Four mobile phones can be paired with the vehicle simultaneously If the pairing was not successful what to do if refer to page 139 Repeating the pa...

Page 140: ... radio Is the passkey input taking longer than 30 seconds Repeat the pairing procedure Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone If so delete the con nections with other devices on the mobile phone Is the mobile phone in power economy mode or does it only have a small amount of battery charge remaining Charge the mobile phone in the snap in adapter or via a charging cable Depend...

Page 141: ...witched on e g after removal of the infrared remote control an ongoing conversa tion can be continued for a maximum of 25 minutes using the hands free system Adjusting volume Turn the knob until the desired volume is reached The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of the microphone on the phone and the volume of the person with who...

Page 142: ...a Bluetooth If the caller is entered in the phone book then the name of the entry is displayed instead of the phone number Select the desired name from the list and estab lish the connection There are five available lists A Z The entries of the phone book the SIM card or the mobile phone composed of a name and phone number are sorted alpha betically TOP8 The Top 8 list automatically stores the eig...

Page 143: ... the phone book 1 Select an entry 2 Press the button 3 Press the button to delete a digit 4 Enter additional digits using the 0 9 buttons 5 Press the knob on the right to dial the phone number Dialing a phone number from the phone book using buttons on the steering wheel 1 Press and hold the button to display the telephone menu 2 Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through the ph...

Page 144: ...tem can also be continued using the mobile phone if so desired depending on the mobile phone At this point follow the instructions that appear on the display of the mobile phone also refer to the owner s manual for the mobile phone Operation by voice The concept The mobile phone can be operated without removing your hand from the steering wheel In many cases the entry process is supported by means...

Page 145: ...point are deleted Voice phone book A separate voice phone book is needed for operation using voice commands Names and phone numbers of the voice phone book are independent from the mobile phone memory or the SIM card memory of the mobile phone In this case phone numbers stored in the mobile phone or on the SIM card cannot be accessed by voice or stored in them by voice Storing the entry An entry a...

Page 146: ...to schedule a service appointment Customer Relations customer Relations for information about your vehicle Displaying phone numbers 1 Switch on radio readiness or ignition 2 Press the button 3 Press the button 4 Turn the knob on the right until the desired phone number is displayed Snap in adapter General information Detailed information on snap in adapters that compatibly support mobile phone fun...

Page 147: ...1 Depending on the mobile phone remove the protective cap from the mobile phone s antenna connector so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages With the vehicle in radio readiness and above the battery is charged refer to charging symbol on the mobile phone To re...

Page 148: ...service contract was signed The service must have been fully enabled BMW Assist is activated Services offered The following services are available through BMW Assist Emergency Request When you press the SOS button a connec tion to the BMW Assist Response Center is established The BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes fur ther steps to help you Automatic Emergency Request Under ...

Page 149: ...d for mobile data communication must be con nected to the vehicle SIM card is enabled for toll free service phone numbers Wireless reception is available Ignition switched on Using BMW TeleService BMW TeleService is generally activated in the vehicle If TeleService is not activated it is still possible to establish a voice contact to the BMW Group Mobile Service For additional uses or to deactivat...

Page 150: ...ton 4 Press the button Vehicle data that are required for the diag nosis by the BMW TeleService are trans mitted The contact with BMW Roadside Assistance is established BMW Roadside Assistance performs in depth diagnosis of the vehicle 5 After completion of each help task by BMW Roadside Assistance press the button Automatic Service Notification The data regarding the maintenance status of your ve...

Page 151: ... you have received a message with a phone number you can forward it to your phone and dial the phone number 1 Select message and press the knob 2 Press the button Deleting message 1 Select message and press the knob 2 Press the button Service status Displaying services 1 Switch on radio readiness or ignition 2 Press the button 3 Press the button 4 Press the button 5 Press the button 6 Turn the kno...

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Page 154: ...tain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and Roadside Assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

Page 155: ... added to the tank and a message will be displayed Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel Do not carry any spare fuel con tainers in your vehicle They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident Fuel filler flap Opening 1 Open the fuel filler flap To do so lightly press the rear edge 2 Turn the fuel cap co...

Page 156: ... provided at filling stations otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage Fuel tank capacity Approx 14 US gal 53 liters including the reserve capacity of 2 1 US gal 8 liters Fuel recommendations Gasoline For optimum fuel consumption the gasoline should be sulfur free or as low in sulfur as possible Never use fuels labeled at the fuel pump as metal containing Do not use leaded g...

Page 157: ...eposits or damage Additionally problems relating to drivability starting and stalling may occur especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI number for a few tank fills To avoid harmful engine deposits we highly recom...

Page 158: ... lead to tire dam age and the risk of an accident Do not drive with deflated i e flat tires except when using run flat tires A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle s handling and braking response Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle Checking pressure Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after a maximum of 1 25 miles ...

Page 159: ...n The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or 160 km h Do not exceed this speed otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km h adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres sures listed on the following pages in the columns for trave...

Page 160: ...Rear 225 45 R 17 91 V RSC 2 4 35 3 0 44 Front 215 40 R 18 85 Y RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Rear 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC 2 7 39 2 9 42 Compact spare wheel T 125 80 R 17 99 M Traveling speeds up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar psi Travelingspeedsup to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the...

Page 161: ... 6 38 2 4 35 2 9 42 Front 205 50 R 17 89 V RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Rear 225 45 R 17 91 V RSC 2 5 36 2 8 41 Front 215 40 R 18 85 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 4 35 Rear 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC 2 8 41 2 8 41 Compact spare wheel T 125 80 R 17 99 M Traveling speeds up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 with Sport Package 205 55 R 16 91 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 2 2 32 2 7 39 205 50 R 17 89 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 2 4 35 2 9 42 ...

Page 162: ...kage 205 50 R 17 89 H M S A S RSC 205 50 R 17 89 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 2 5 36 2 9 42 Front 215 40 R 18 85 Y RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 Rear 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC 2 8 41 2 8 41 Compact spare wheel T 125 80 R 17 99 M Traveling speeds up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 with Sport Package 205 50 R 17 89 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 2 5 36 2 9 42 Front 215 40 R 18 85 Y RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 Rear 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC ...

Page 163: ...nform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends up...

Page 164: ...r winter properties than summer tires XL Designation for specially reinforced tires Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread Check the tread depth Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 0 12 in 3 mm although for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm At t...

Page 165: ...age which can result in a limited service life Correct wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your partic...

Page 166: ...d tires must be displayed in your field of view Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center can supply these labels Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire Swapping wheels between axles BMW...

Page 167: ...rs and on the rear wheels only Observe the manufacturer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h with chains Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains are mounted otherwise the instrument might issue an incorrect reading When driving with snow chains you may find it helpful to activate DTC temporarily refer to page 79 Online Edition for Part no ...

Page 168: ...partment 1 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 170 2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean ing system and window washer system refer to page 66 3 Jump starting connection refer to page 185 4 Fluid filler neck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil page 169 Hood Do not work on the car unless you pos sess the necessary technical knowledge If you are not familiar with the regulations to...

Page 169: ...is dependent on driving style and operating conditions for example the engine oil consumption is signifi cantly higher with a very sporty driving style For this reason regularly check the oil level after each time you refuel Checking oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil level monitor For precise measurement and display of the oil level the engine must be at operating tempera ture ...

Page 170: ...vice refer to page 171 Have the system checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Add a maximum of 1 US quart 1 liter of engine oil only after until the following warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster or the oil level display reads 1l Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be damaged If the engine oil is too high have the vehicle checked immediately failu...

Page 171: ...l protection regulations when disposing of coolant additives Coolant temperature If the coolant and therefore the engine over heats a warning lamp lights up refer to page 189 Checking coolant level Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot Escaping coolant can cause burns 1 Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank a li...

Page 172: ...gally mandated inspections depending on local regulations Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your dealership Service Advisor can read out this data from the remote control unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore gi...

Page 173: ...producing higher emis sions The trip can be continued Have the car checked as soon as possible Canadian models display this warning lamp The lamp flashes under certain condi tions This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine If this happens you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions ...

Page 174: ... hood is open Wash the vehicle more frequently particularly in winter Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage Automatic car washes Notes In car washes with high pressures and nozzle positions water may drip into the vehicle around the windows Please note the following Give preference to car washes that use cloth or soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage Wheels and tires must no...

Page 175: ...iefly to dry them otherwise water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and the brake discs can corrode Remove residues on the windows completely in order to prevent impaired vision due to smear formation and to reduce wiper noise and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Care products BMW recommends using BMW cleaning and care products since they have been tested and approved for this purpose...

Page 176: ... the protective coating of nearby components such as the brake discs Chrome look surfaces Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia tor grill or door handles with copious quantities of water and possibly a shampoo additive par ticularly when roads are treated with deicing salt Rubber parts Treat only with water or rubber care products Do not use silicon containing care products on rubber sea...

Page 177: ...t use abrasive materials otherwise you may damage them Convertible top care The appearance and service life of the convert ible top largely depends on its proper care and operation Please follow these instructions Never attempt to fold and stow the convert ible top in the convertible compartment when the top is wet or frozen Otherwise water stains mildew and chafe marks may occur If water spots oc...

Page 178: ...or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base Replacement bulb sets are available at your BMW center Only change bulbs while they are cool to the touch otherwise you could suffer bu...

Page 179: ...k on the xenon lamps is carried out improperly Removing the headlamp cover 1 Pull the wire brackets over the notches see arrows and fold to the side 2 Fold away the headlamp cover Be careful when attaching the headlamp cover and ensure that both wire brackets are securely in place otherwise leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order Halogen...

Page 180: ...he bulb 4 Attach the connector insert the bulb and turn it all the way in the opposite direction 5 Attach the headlamp cover Corner illuminating lamps H3 bulb 55 watts The figure shows the right hand headlamp 1 Remove the top headlamp cover using the screwdriver to push the detent lugs to one side 2 Turn the bulb holder see arrow and remove it 3 Slide the bulb out of the holder and pull off the co...

Page 181: ...ingertip arrow 1 and pivot it out arrow 2 2 While simultaneously lifting the retaining tab rotate bulb holder to the left and remove 3 Remove lamp and replace it To install insert front end of the lamp and press into place at the back Tail lamps with halogen headlamps Turn signal PY21W bulb 21 watts Backup lamp W16W bulb 16 watts Brake lamps P21W bulb 21 watts Brake Force Display lamp H21W bulb 21...

Page 182: ...g tail lamp uses LED technology After replac ing the bulb ensure that the bulb holder is prop erly seated otherwise the roadside parking lamp tail lamp may not work Inner brake lamp turn signal backup lamp and Brake Force Display lamp The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder 1 Remove the cover from the panel of the trunk 2 Detach the bulb holder by pressing together the clips see arrows an...

Page 183: ...erning the battery Battery replacing Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manu facturer otherwise the vehicle could be dam aged and systems or functions may not be fully available After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available Charging the battery Note Do no...

Page 184: ...si tion for transport and storage Always secure the battery against tipping over during trans port Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating otherwise this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle In the glove compartment Accessing the fuse box 1 Open the glove compartme...

Page 185: ...rk shop visit After the system is deactivated it is no longer possible to make Emergency Requests It may be possible for a BMW center to reacti vate the system after a new contract has been signed Sending an Emergency Request 1 Briefly press the cover flap to open 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button comes on The LED comes on the Emergency Request has been triggered If the circumstan...

Page 186: ...r in the trunk lid Press the tabs to take it out Jump starting If the car s own battery is flat your BMW s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent ...

Page 187: ...he second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine 1 Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed 2 Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few min...

Page 188: ...tomatic transmission may be damaged Sport automatic transmission with double clutch Make sure that the parking lock P is not engaged otherwise the rear wheels are immobilized When using the car wash function refer to page 174 make sure that after approx 30 minutes the parking lock P is automatically engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the ve...

Page 189: ...w the vehicle with just the rear axle raised as this may cause the steering to turn Tow starting Avoid tow starting the vehicle whenever possi ble instead jump start the engine refer to page 185 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold vehicles with an automatic transmission or Sport automatic transmission with double clutch cannot be tow started at al...

Page 190: ...variety of combinations and colors See the table for information on causes and how to react Note whether a lamp lights up alone or in combination with another Some lamps can light up in different colors The text will differentiate between them 1 2 Cause Special actions to be taken Turn signals High beams headlamp flasher switched on Fog lamps switched on Fasten safety belts Fasten your safety belt...

Page 191: ... roadside parking lamps refer to page 93 Door open Engine compartment lid open Trunk lid open Lights up in red Convertible top not locked Automatic lock malfunctioning Lock the convertible top manually refer to page 39 Have it checked by your BMW center Electronic failure when closing con vertible top Close the convertible top manually refer to page 39 Have it checked by your BMW center Lights up ...

Page 192: ...or clutch being depressed Remote control malfunctioning or in cars with Comfort Access not present The engine cannot be started Have the remote control checked if necessary Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or in cars with Comfort Access replace the battery Belt tensioners and or airbag system failed Have the system checked immediately Active steering...

Page 193: ...oad will result in damage to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Have the vehicle checked without delay Warning lamp lights up Engine malfunction with adverse effect on emissions Have the car checked as soon as possible Indication in Canadian models Warning lamp flashes Engine malfunction under high load High engine load will resul...

Page 194: ... battery aged or not securely connected Have the battery checked as soon as possible Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the engine You cannot continue your journey Contact your BMW center Engine oil level too low Add engine oil immediately refer to page 168 for more information Indication in US models Parking brake applied Indication in Canadian models Parking brake applie...

Page 195: ...ey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Have the system in question checked without delay Flashing Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con trolling drive and braking forces also refer to page 79 Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti vated also refer to page 80 Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti vated also refer to page 79 Driv...

Page 196: ...d and exercise due caution Have the system checked as soon as possible Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or Tire Pressure Monitor have failed also refer to page 79 Driving stability limited during acceler ation and cornering You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Have the system checke...

Page 197: ...Pressure Monitor Light up in yellow Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset the system refer to page 82 The small lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously the larger lamp lights up in yellow Tire Pressure Monitor has failed Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked Interference from systems or devices that use the same radio fre quency T...

Page 198: ...a gear Automatic selector lever locked Selector lever locked in position P with engine running and brake depressed or Override the selector lever lock refer to page 59 Lights up in red Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the selector lever to position P Allow the transmission to cool down You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Have the ...

Page 199: ... checked High beam Assistant inactive Clean the sensor field on the front of the interior rearview mirror refer to page 93 High beam Assistant malfunctioning Have the system checked by the nearest BMW center Sensitivity of the High beam Assistant has been changed There is a risk that oncoming traffic may be blinded Have the system checked by the nearest BMW center Bulb of exterior lighting system ...

Page 200: ...quirements refer to page 73 Lights up in yellow Service due Arrange a service appointment Check service requirements refer to page 73 No service due Set speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date refer to page 75 1 2 Cause Special actions to be taken Online Edition for Part no 01402911200 06 13 BMW AG ...

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Page 203: ...to safety related functions and systems Dimensions Coupe Width with mirrors in mm 75 6 1 919 Width without mirrors in mm 68 8 1 748 Height Height 135i in mm in mm 56 0 1 423 55 4 1 408 Length in mm 172 2 4 373 Wheelbase in mm 104 7 2 660 Smallest turning circle dia ft m 35 1 10 7 Convertible Width with mirrors in mm 75 6 1 919 Width without mirrors in mm 68 8 1 748 Height Height 135i in mm in mm 5...

Page 204: ...runk capacity cu ft liters 13 1 370 13 1 370 128i 135i Approved gross weight with manual transmission lbs kg 4 398 1 995 4 542 2 060 with automatic transmission lbs kg 4 475 2 030 Sport automatic transmis sion with double clutch lbs kg 4 608 2 090 Load lbs kg 750 340 750 340 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 050 930 2 161 980 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 467 1 119 2 469 1 120 Approved roof loa...

Page 205: ...ystem ABS 79 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 31 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 203 Approved engine oils 170 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 203 Armrest refer to Center armrest 107 Ashtray 108 Assistance systems refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 100 Automatic air distribution 100 air volume 100 cruise control 66 headl...

Page 206: ...em 171 breaking in 114 disc brakes 117 Breakdown services refer to Roadside Assistance 185 Breaking in the clutch 114 Break in period 114 Bulb changing refer to Lamps and bulbs 177 Button for starting the engine 54 Buttons on the steering wheel 13 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 Call accepting 140 ending 141 rejecting 141 Calling refer to Phone numbers dialing 141 Can holders refer to Cuphol...

Page 207: ...iles 127 Computer 70 Concierge service 148 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 117 Condition Based Service CBS 171 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 24 Confirmation signals for locking unlocking the vehicle 27 ConnectedDrive 147 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 108 109 Consumption refer to Average fuel consumption 70 Controls and display...

Page 208: ... through water 116 Driving tips refer to Driving notes 114 Dry air refer to Air conditioning 98 101 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 79 DTC Dynamic Traction Control 80 indicator lamps 80 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 79 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 79 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 80 indicator lamps 80 E EBV Electronic brake force distribution 79 Eject button 20 128 Electrical defect 7 gear Sport automat...

Page 209: ...o Capacities 203 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel consumption indicator refer to Average fuel consumption 70 Fuel consumption statistics refer to Average fuel consumption 70 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 69 Fuel filler flap 154 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 155 Fuses 183 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 103 Gasoline refer to Required fue...

Page 210: ...r to Instrument cluster 14 Instrument lighting 94 Integrated key 24 Integrated universal remote control 103 Interior lamps 94 remote control 26 Interior motion sensor 32 Interior rearview mirror 49 automatic dimming feature 49 compass 105 Intermittent mode of the wipers 65 J Jacking points 182 Jets refer to Window washer nozzles 66 Jumpering refer to Jump starting 185 Jump starting 185 K Key refer...

Page 211: ...crofilter for heating or air conditioner 99 Microphone for telephone 16 Mirror dimming feature 49 Mirrors 48 automatic curb monitor 49 exterior mirrors 48 heating 49 interior rearview mirror 49 Mobile phone adjusting volume 140 connecting refer to Mobile phone pairing 137 pairing 137 Mobile phone installation location refer to Center armrest 107 Modifications technical refer to For your own safety...

Page 212: ... windows 36 Providing medical assistance refer to First aid pouch 185 PTY 125 Puncture flat tire monitor 80 R Radio 20 controls 20 switching on off 20 volume 20 Radio refer to Professional radio 124 Radio position refer to Radio readiness 54 Radio readiness 54 switched off 55 switched on 54 Rain sensor 65 RDS 125 Reading lamps 95 Rear lamps refer to Tail lamps 180 Rear seats adjusting head restrai...

Page 213: ...Searching CD player 127 Searching for a music track CD 127 Seat and mirror memory 47 Seat belt reminder refer to Fasten safety belts reminder 48 Seats 43 heating 47 sitting safely 42 Securing cargo 110 111 Selecting the sound pattern 123 Selector lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 Selector lever positions 60 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 185 Service car refer to Roadside Assist...

Page 214: ...on with Steptronic 57 Storage 176 Storage compartment package 107 Storage compartments 107 Storing seat position refer to Seat and mirror memory 47 Storing tires 165 Stowage refer to Storage compartments 107 Summer tires refer to Wheels and tires 157 Switches refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off engine 56 Switching off the engine start stop button 54 Switching on CD player 127 professional radio 122 ...

Page 215: ...ly 51 Transport securing devices refer to Securing cargo 118 Treaddepth refer to Minimum tire tread 163 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 68 Triple turn signal activation 64 Trip odometer 68 Trunk capacity 203 comfort access 34 enlarging refer to Through loading system 109 lamp refer to Interior lamps 94 opening from outside 31 Trunk lid 30 comfort access 34 emergency release 31 opening...

Page 216: ...h 163 Weights 203 Welcome lamps 91 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 202 Wheels new 164 Wheels and tires 157 Width refer to Dimensions 202 Wind deflector 40 Windows 35 convenient opening and closing 26 convenient opening and closing with Comfort Access 34 opening closing 35 pinch protection system 36 Window washer system 64 Windshield cleaning 65 defrosting and removing condensation 98 101 Windshield ...

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