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Munich, Germany
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only with the written consent of
BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 158 445

US English VIII/04, 04 09 500
Printed in Germany
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Summary of Contents for 2004 645Ci

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle ...

Page 2: ...ng 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 Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next ow...

Page 3: ...nich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 158 445 US English VIII 04 04 09 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling ...

Page 4: ...ogy for comfort convenience and safety 91 Lamps 94 A congenial climate 100 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 108 Things to remember when driving Navigation 114 Starting navigation system 115 Destination entry 124 Destination guidance 129 What to do if Entertainment 132 On off and tone 136 Radio 143 CD player and CD changer Communications 150 Telephoning 159 TeleService BMW Assist Mobilit...

Page 5: ... e g technol ogy 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 for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help...

Page 6: ...ons describing options and special equip ment are marked by asterisks to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi cle s equipment If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that ...

Page 7: ... and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from inst...

Page 8: ...in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds t...

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Page 10: ...tches and displays is intended to 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 ...

Page 11: ...losing rear window 37 2 Convertible opening and closing windows together 36 3 Convertible opening and closing back windows 36 4 Opening and closing front windows 35 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors 49 6 Turn signals 60 High beams headlamp flasher 92 Roadside parking lamps 92 Check Control 71 Computer 74 ...

Page 12: ...redialing Volume Activate deactivate voice command system 22 Forward reverse 132 Radio Press change radio station Press longer manual tuning or automatic station search function scan CD Press select track Press longer fast forward reverse Portable phone Press select entry in A Z Top 8 Redial Received calls or Missed calls Individually programmable 51 Individually programmable 51 9 Windshield wiper...

Page 13: ...temperature 69 Indicator and warning lamps 71 Speed for cruise control 62 Desired speed for active cruise control 64 7 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 69 Computer 74 Date and remaining distance to be driven for service requirement 70 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 SMG Sequential manual transmission 57 Dynamic Driving Control 59 Check Control message present 71 8 Fuel gage 70 9 Re...

Page 14: ... certain functions are active Required action in case of a malfunction All warning lamps and indicator lamps not pre viously listed are also accompanied by text messages at the bottom of the Control Display These may contain detailed information on the cause of a malfunction and the corresponding action required Sometimes warning lamps are also accompa nied by additional text messages on the Contr...

Page 15: ...Cockpit 14 All around the center console controls and displays ...

Page 16: ... 144 13 Ejecting navigation DVD 114 audio CD 132 14 Drive for navigation DVDs 114 15 Drive for audio CDs 132 16 Switching audio sources on off and adjusting volume 132 18 Bracket for cup holder 103 19 Controller 16 20 Activating voice command system 22 21 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 22 Dynamic Driving Control 59 Temperature setting left right 95 Automatic air distribution and volume 9...

Page 17: ...he controller 1 horizontally in four directions 4 turning 5 and pressing 6 you can navigate through the menus of the Control Cen ter and change settings To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to your own vehi cle s occupants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow Menu overview You can call up all the...

Page 18: ... on the Control Display Confirm the message by pressing the control ler this opens the start menu Start menu From the start menu you can open four menus by moving the controller left right forward or back Pressing the controller opens the menu Opening start menu Press the button To open the start menu from the menu Press the button twice Displays in menu 1 In menus you can change fields to select ...

Page 19: ...Control Center 18 5 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu Communication Navigation or onboard information Entertainment Climate menu ...

Page 20: ...tions is carried out 3 Changing the current field move the con troller to the left right forward or backward and let go 4 Selecting menu items such as 1 5 Making adjustments turn the controller A graphical display numerical values or text displays change The setting is applied if you change to another field or into another menu Changing directly to the last menu Move the controller in the correspo...

Page 21: ...plays When information of the Check Control appears or entries are made via the voice command sys tem the status information is temporarily hid den Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window The computer or the trip computer The route map or the arrow view in vehicles with a navigation system The current position Switching on assistance window Move the contr...

Page 22: ...change to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Assist window off and press the controller Switching Control Display on off To switch off the Control Display 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Display off and press the control ler To switch on the Control Display Press the controller ...

Page 23: ...interior rearview mir ror refer to page 14 In the Convertible on the steering column Precondition In the Control Center set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable identification of the spoken com mands For information on setting the language of the Control Center refer to page 78 Symbol in the Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press ...

Page 24: ...d menu item on the Control Display For example if you have selected CD the system will read aloud possible voice com mands for operating the CD player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative voice commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Calling up functions directly With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly regardless of which menu item ...

Page 25: ...d pauses Speak the names of radio stations in the language of the voice command system or use the pronunciation commonly used by the station For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof or convertible top closed to prevent interference from ambient noise Avoid background nois...

Page 26: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ...

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Page 28: ... is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls ...

Page 29: ...a the Control Center You can have up to four different basic settings adjusted for four different persons for the spe cific keys The only requirement is that each person uses his or her own master key with remote control When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote control the vehicle recognizes the individual key by means of a data exchange and makes adjustments accordingly Scope of Key Memory W...

Page 30: ...rom being unlocked using the lock but tons or door handles The alarm system is armed disarmed at the same time The dome light is also switched on and off with the remote control You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 34 In the event of a serious accident the central locking system unlocks automatically The haz ard warning flashers and interior lamps also switch on Openi...

Page 31: ... Opening luggage compartment lid Press the button The luggage compartment lid opens regard less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked A previously locked luggage compart ment lid is also locked after closing Coupe the luggage compartment lid swings to the rear and upward when opened Make sure there is sufficient free space Setting confirmation signals You can set confirmation signals to ...

Page 32: ...nience operation You can also use the door lock to operate the windows and the glass sunroof in the Coupe or to operate the windows and the top in the convertible To open With the door closed turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it there To close With the door closed turn the key to the Lock position and hold it there Keep a close eye on the closing process and also on the opening process ...

Page 33: ...n able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times Hotel function The hotel function locks the compartment in the front center console and the luggage com partment lid separately and disconnects them from the central locking system The spare key refer to page 28 does not fit the lock for the hotel function If you then only hand over the spare key e g at a hotel it is not possible to access...

Page 34: ...match the luggage compartment lid lock Turn the master key to the right as far as it will go The luggage compartment lid opens If you use the lock to unlock the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered Therefore unlock the vehicle beforehand If the alarm has been triggered accidentally Switching off the alarm refer to page 34 Emergency release This lever ...

Page 35: ...cle alarm system responds To the opening of doors the hood or the luggage compartment lid To movements in the vehicle interior inte rior motion sensor see below To changes in the vehicle s tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle To interruptions in battery voltage The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating An acoustic ...

Page 36: ...or motion sensor Coupe In order for the interior motion sensor to func tion properly the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed Convertible Monitors the interior up to the height of the seat cushions This means that the alarm system including the interior motion sensor is armed even if the convertible top is open Falling objects e g leaves can trigger false alarms refer to Avoiding un...

Page 37: ... refer to page 54 Press the switch up to the resistance point The window opens as long as you continue to hold the switch Briefly press the switch beyond the resis tance point The window opens automatically Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch The rear windows cannot be closed automatically with one touch Tog...

Page 38: ...hold during closing the system will imme diately stop moving the window prior to lower ing it slightly Convertible the back windows and rear window are not equipped with an anti trapping mechanism Despite the anti trapping mechanism you should inspect the travel path of the front side window prior to closing it as the safety feature could fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions such as very t...

Page 39: ...ong as a door has not been opened For information on using the convenience oper ation mode at the door lock or with the remote control refer to page 30 or 31 Anti trapping mechanism If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof opens If the sliding panel encounters resistance when closing within the last approx 8 in 20 cm the closin...

Page 40: ...close the convertible top when the vehicle is parked The closed con vertible top not only protects the passenger compartment against unforeseen weather damage it also provides a certain amount of protection against theft Nonetheless even if the convertible top is closed only keep valuables in the locked luggage compart ment Do not attach luggage rack systems to the convertible top In order to avoi...

Page 41: ...tible top 1 Closing 2 LED 3 Opening When the button for top operation is pressed the side windows move down ward slightly the rear window is lowered com pletely If you hold down the button after the LED 2 goes out the windows are raised again If the opening or closing action is not com pleted the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened LED In the following situations in addition to the LED a mess...

Page 42: ...the screwdriver and then pull firmly The convertible top compart ment lid is unlocked 4 Close the luggage compartment lid During manual convertible top opera tion the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened 5 Completely open the side windows and the rear window If the rear window cannot be opened using the switch it must be lowered manually Opening rear window manually 1 Lever out the cover betwe...

Page 43: ...or take out the cover in the center of the front top frame use a screw driver if necessary 7 Insert the Allen wrench into the opening provided 8 From the outside both persons pull the front frame of the convertible top down ward as simultaneously as possible on the two sides 9 Turn the Allen wrench in the direction of the arrow until the front convertible top frame locks to the windshield frame Th...

Page 44: ...de of the vehicle 2 Guide the rear mounts 2 into the recepta cles provided 3 Push the securing pin 3 on the left side until it snaps into place in the appropriate open ing 4 Fold up the upper half 4 of the wind deflec tor With wind deflector fitted do not incline the front seat backrests too far backward if the seat is to be moved back to the end posi tion as otherwise the wind deflector will be d...

Page 45: ...uals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 86 Safety belt Fasten your safety belt before starting any trip Airbags complement the safety belt as an addi tional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Your vehicle has four seats that are all equipped with a safety belt At all times occupants should sit upright an...

Page 46: ...t incline the front seat backrests too far backward if the seat is to be moved back to the end position as otherwise the wind deflec tor will be damaged Seat adjustment To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions above 1 Inclination 2 Longitudinal direction 3 Height 4 Backrest 5 Convertible head restraints refer to page 47 ...

Page 47: ...at adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel is immediately interrupted if you operate the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction refer to page 50 Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2 refer to page 54 2 Press the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the ad...

Page 48: ...slightly This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle such as a curb when parking etc Deactivating Slide the mirror selection switch to the passen ger s side position Front head restraints Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraints so that they are centered roughly at the level of your ears Coupe Adjusting h...

Page 49: ...est and lock it in place 4 Press and hold button 3 The seat moves back to its previous position If you release button 3 before this the seat stops in its current position You can lock the backrest in place when it is folded forward This is useful for exam ple when you get into the vehicle when it is parked on a hill Press the backrest until it audi bly locks into place To fold it back you do not h...

Page 50: ...Damage to safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident have the entire belt system including the tensioning mecha nisms replaced at your BMW center Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time Failure to observe this precau tion may prevent the safety belts from effec tively providing optimal protection when needed Heated seats The temperature se...

Page 51: ...nc tion of the incoming light There are two photocells in the interior mirror to control the automatic dimming of the interior mirror One is integrated into the mirror glass refer to arrow while the other is located at a position slightly offset from this on the rear of the mirror housing For trouble free operation keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview m...

Page 52: ...ion system Air recirculation on off Continuously shut off the supply of out side air refer to AUC Automatic recircu lated air control on page 95 Mute on off Mute the audio sources Monitor on off Switch the Control Display on off Telephone list Switch between Entertainment and Telephone Next entertainment source Change audio source 4 Select the desired function 5 Press the controller 6 Select butto...

Page 53: ...r install a rearward facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat of this vehicle if the passenger airbag is not deactivated If you do so the child could be severely injured when the airbag is triggered Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag supple mental restraint system for the front passenger Because the backrest on any rearward facing child restraint system of the kind designed f...

Page 54: ...itting in the rear passenger area attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchorage point to secure the child restraint system as shown in the illustration below Each sitting position is fitted with a head restraint The head restraint must be adjusted into the lowest possible position Pass the tether strap over the head restraint Adjust the tether strap according to the child restraint manufa...

Page 55: ...ys select neutral position or position N and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running When starting the engine do not press the accelerator pedal Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary Instead begin to drive immediately at a moder ate engine speed Special starting conditions Press the accelerator pedal halfway dow...

Page 56: ...and lock the steering When parking on a downhill incline apply the handbrake as otherwise the vehicle could roll away Manual transmission 1 Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 2 Shift into first gear or reverse SMG Sequential manual transmission 1 Engage a drive position 2 Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 A signal sounds on stopping the engine Automatic transmission with Steptronic 1 ...

Page 57: ...s an automated manual transmission in which an electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes You operate the SMG using the selector lever in the center console and two shift paddles on the steering wheel It offers the following functions Choice of manual or automatic mode Sequential mode or Drive mode Options of two drive programs Normal or Sport refer to Dynamic Driving Control p...

Page 58: ...ing press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go you achieve maximum acceleration To switch back to the Sequential mode press selector lever to the right again toward D or shift using the shifting paddles or the selector lever Start off quickly on slopes Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by applying the throt tle but engage the handbrake instead Other wise overheating can occur in the tra...

Page 59: ... are ready to start To prevent the vehicle from rolling always select selector lever position P and engage the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary The rear wheels are locked R Reverse Select only when the vehicle...

Page 60: ...e engine responds more spontaneously to accelerator pedal movements Cruise control The stored speed is reached more quickly when it is requested Additionally with SMG Gearshifts are faster The engine speed range is used optimally in the Drive mode With automatic transmission The Sport program is activated Activating system In ignition key position 2 press the SPORT but ton The LED in the button li...

Page 61: ...e this function Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open the menu 2 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 3 Select Light and press the controller 4 Select Triple turn signal activation and press the controller Triple turn signal is activated Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating rain sensor 4 Cleaning windsh...

Page 62: ...ield If you do so your vision could be obscured To avoid freezing use a washer fluid antifreeze refer to Washer fluid Do not use washers when the washer fluid res ervoir is empty as otherwise the washer pump will be damaged Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated in ignition key position 2 Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable Always keep it we...

Page 63: ... insuffi cient Maintaining speed storing speed and decelerating Pull the lever 2 Functions are the same as 1 only the vehicle speed is reduced Interrupting cruise control With the cruise control active briefly press the lever up or down 3 Cruise control is also interrupted automatically when you apply pressure to the brake pedal when you press down the clutch pedal or engage position N of the auto...

Page 64: ...s needed Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance warning system Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differ ently from conventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use Pay special attention to the information contained in the Th...

Page 65: ...ease Press the lever forward 1 at a driving speed of more than approx 20 mph 30 km h The system adopts and stores your current speed as a desired speed This speed is indi cated on the speedometer and displayed briefly in the instrument cluster Subsequently pressing forward increases the desired speed to the next multiple of 5 mph 10 km h Each time the lever is pressed forward again the desired spe...

Page 66: ...ol Display The active intervention of the driver is required When you switch off the ignition the stored desired speed is deleted Resume to stored desired speed and distance setting Press button 4 when the system is deactivated The displays appear in the instrument cluster The system is reactivated and uses the last stored desired speed and distance setting Fine adjustment of desired speed In the ...

Page 67: ...he system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motorcycles or bicycles Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the system will neither automatically brake nor provide a warning to you Also be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alertness If your vehicl...

Page 68: ...r doing this release the accelerator and the system again controls your cruising speed and distance setting While driving with activated system resting your foot on the accelerator pedal will cause the system not to brake even if necessary Be certain that floormats or other objects on the vehicle floor do not interfere with movement of the accelera tor pedal While active cruise control is capable ...

Page 69: ... of active cruise control You should check the sensor under the front bumper and clean it as necessary prior to driving your vehicle If the sensor becomes cov ered by foreign matter or has a malfunction it is possible that the sensor will no longer be able to detect vehicles in front of you After the system recognizes that the sensor is no longer func tional a message is displayed on the Control D...

Page 70: ...Measurement units on page 77 Ice warning A signal sounds when the outside temperature falls to roughly 37 57 36 this is accompa nied by a message Please bear in mind that the ice warning does nothing to alter the fact that black ice may be present on roads at temperatures higher than 37 57 36 e g on bridges and shaded roads 2 Odometer and trip odometer To reset the trip odometer to zero Press butt...

Page 71: ...es 50 km the message remains on the Control Display Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km as otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Service requirements The remaining distance to be driven and the date for the next maintenance are briefly indi cated with the ignition key in position 2 Your BMW Service Advisor will determine your veh...

Page 72: ...menu 2 Select Service and press the controller 3 Select Service requirements and press the controller 4 Select Status and press the controller 5 Select Emission inspect or State inspection and press the controller 6 Select Set service date and press the controller The month is highlighted 7 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The year is highlight...

Page 73: ...ant messages are retained until the mal functions have been rectified They cannot be deleted If a number of these malfunctions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succession Less important messages are displayed for approx 20 seconds but continue to be stored To hide these messages during the display time Press the CHECK button on the turn signal lever Check Control symbol and message on Co...

Page 74: ... and press the controller The stored messages appear on the display 5 Select a message and press the controller The display disappears automatically after a short time To exit from the menu immediately Select the arrow and press the controller Displays after completion of trip Malfunction reports generated during the trip are shown consecutively when you switch off the ignition Before the display ...

Page 75: ...hicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calculations of aver age speed To reset the average speed press the BC but ton in the turn signal lever for approx 2 sec onds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running You can use the Control Display to view your fuel consumption rate over two different dis tances refer...

Page 76: ... or stop trip computer or reset all values 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item 3 Press the controller Entering a distance manually Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open Navigation On vehicles without navigation system Open Car Data 2 Select Car Data and press the controller 3 Select Onboard info and press the con troller 4 Select Distance to ...

Page 77: ...s the controller 3 Select Limit and press the controller 4 Select the speed and press the controller 5 Turn the controller to set the limit If neces sary hold it against a slight resistance to enter a greater difference 6 Press the controller to apply the setting Applying your current speed as limit Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open Navigation On vehicles without navigat...

Page 78: ... count All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running The stopwatch continues operation in the background Settings on Control Display Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the base setting Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button Thi...

Page 79: ...me Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open the menu 2 Select Display settings and press the controller 3 Select Time and press the controller 4 Select Set time and press the controller The hours are selected 5 Turn the controller to set the hours 6 Press the controller to apply the setting The next adjustment is highlighted 7 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjus...

Page 80: ...high lighted in this case the month 5 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 6 Press the controller to apply the setting The next adjustment is highlighted 7 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the date is stored Changing date format 1 Select Date format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired format and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote cont...

Page 81: ...e button again the LED goes out The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels approx 165 ft 50 m or exceeds a speed of roughly 20 mph 30 km h the LED goes out You can reactivate the sys tem manually as needed Signal tones An intermittent signal indicates the distance of the vehicle from an object being approached Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be in...

Page 82: ... and inside your vehi cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC sig nal tone Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time Keep the spray at least 4 in 10 cm away from the sensors Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions ABS Antilock Brake Syst...

Page 83: ...rward momentum but with limited driving stability Therefore drive with the corresponding caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances When driving on snow covered uphill grades in slushy snow or on uncleared snow covered roads When rocking a stuck vehicle free or when starting off in deep snow or on loose ground When driving with snow chains Acti...

Page 84: ... failed Have the system checked as soon as possible Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models Active roll stabilization The concept Active roll stabilization minimizes body roll and optimizes vehicle stability during cornering and evasive maneuvers Dynamic stabilizers at the front and rear axles form the basis for active roll stabilization Sus pension compliance adapts to ...

Page 85: ...ect a natural even pressure drop in all four tires In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snow covered or slippery roads Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration When driving with snow chains Initializing system The initialization is completed during driv ing which can be interrupted at any ti...

Page 86: ...ity in braking extended braking dis tance and altered natural steering charac teristics If unusual vibrations occur while the vehicle is being driven this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire Reduce speed and stop as soon as possible Do not continue driving Contact your BMW center Malfunction The warning lamp lights up in yellow A message appears on the Control Dis play The Flat Tire Mon...

Page 87: ...wing airbags are located under the marked covers 1 Front airbags for driver and front passenger 2 Coupe Head airbags 3 Front side airbags 4 Knee airbag for front passenger 5 Knee airbag for driver Protective action To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 44 The front airbags help protect the driver and front pas...

Page 88: ...rom ignition key position 1 the warning lamp lights up briefly indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners Airbag system malfunction The warning lamp does not light up as of ignition key position 1 The warning lamp lights up continuously Have the airbag system checked immedi ately if a malfunction occurs as otherwise there is a danger of the system not ...

Page 89: ... and wiring Work on the rollover protection system may only be performed at a BMW center Unprofes sional attempts to service the system can lead to failure or malfunction For a system check and to ensure long term functioning you must comply with the mainte nance intervals of the service requirement dis play Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected i...

Page 90: ...details refer to page 16 1 Open the menu 2 Select Display settings and press the controller 3 Select Brightness and press the control ler 4 If necessary move the controller to the left to select Head Up Display Offset 5 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Notes The discernibility of the displays in the Head Up Dis...

Page 91: ... instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi cle brochure Only clean the cover of the Head Up Dis play with a soft nonabrasive cloth or a display cleaning cloth as otherwise damage may result ...

Page 92: ... Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 3 Select Light and press the controller 4 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 5 Turn the controller to select the corre sponding duration 6 Press the controller to apply the setting Lights on warning If you turn the ignition key to position 0 an acoustic signal sounds when you open the driver s door for a few seconds to remind you that...

Page 93: ...Head Light is active and the automatic headlamp control is switched on To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adaptive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse is only active toward passenger s side when stationary Malfunction The LED beside the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes The Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible...

Page 94: ... lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting courtesy lamps and sill panel lighting is automatic Switching the interior lamps on and off manually Press button 1 If you want the interior lamps to remain off con tinuously maintain pressure on the button for approx 3 seconds To revert to normal operation briefly press the button Reading lamps The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp You can turn t...

Page 95: ...emoving condensation 7 Air volume manual 8 Switching off automatic climate control 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for independent ventilation 15 Rear window defroster Convertible only active when rear window is closed 16 A...

Page 96: ...an reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button Switching cooling function on and off manually The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as needed according to the temperature setting Depend ing on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started The air conditioner can operate only when the engine is running...

Page 97: ...start the automatic cli mate control by pressing any of its buttons except the REST button Settings using Control Center Ignition key In vehicles with separate drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs ignition key in position 2 In vehicles with one drive for audio CDs ignition key in position 1 Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Mov...

Page 98: ...ir supply is increased as the speed increases If the convertible program has been selected it is automatically active every time the top is opened The effect of the convertible program can be greatly enhanced if the wind deflector is installed Ventilation 1 Serrated dial for smoothly opening and closing air vents 2 Lever for changing the airflow direction Do not drop any foreign bodies into the ve...

Page 99: ...or principle details refer to page 16 1 Open Climate 2 Select Parked car operation and press the controller 3 Select Automatic ventilation and press the controller 4 Select Parked car ventilation and press the controller The independent ventilation is switched on and the LED flashes Preselecting activation times Ignition key in position 2 Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Ope...

Page 100: ... tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The activation time is activated and the LED lights up The independent ventilation is only avail able for activation within the subsequent 24 hours After that the time must be reacti vated ...

Page 101: ...supplied with the orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please consult your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also visit these websites www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed ...

Page 102: ...sier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled equipment 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above at Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button at the receiver of the equipment to be set e g on the drive 4 Press the button on the receiver of the equipment to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for...

Page 103: ...partment behind center armrest To open raise the cover at the left or right edge The compartment contains the cup holder and the lock for the hotel function refer to page 32 Other compartments and nets Other compartments are provided in the doors as well as in the front center console Ticket pockets are located in the sun visors Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats and in t...

Page 104: ...point refer to arrow The ashtray lifts up for removal Cigarette lighter In ignition key position 2 press in the cigarette lighter The lighter can be removed 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 Always remove the ignition key when you leave the vehicle so that for example children are unable ...

Page 105: ... in the luggage compart ment 4 Open the loading flap and use the magnetic holder to secure it to the rear panel To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse order Make sure to load only clean skis into the ski bag Wrap sharp edges so that no damage occurs Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents To do so tighten the retaining belt at the buckle Secure the ski ba...

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Page 108: ...Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips ...

Page 109: ...zed contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently After component replacement You should also comply with these break in procedures should the components mentioned above need to be replaced at a later point General drivi...

Page 110: ...ely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard In situations that require it it is best to brake with full force Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation at the brake pedal combines with sounds from the hydraulic circuits to indicate to the driver that ABS is in its active mode Do not drive with your foot ...

Page 111: ...he tires beyond their approved carrying capacity never over load the vehicle Overloading can lead to over heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow out Determining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or Y...

Page 112: ...are used to secure these heavy duty cargo straps refer to arrows Please observe the special instructions supplied with the heavy duty cargo straps Always position and secure the load as described above otherwise it may present a danger to passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 192 as ex...

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Page 114: ...Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation ...

Page 115: ...low approx 8 seconds for the system to scan the data from the DVD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you switch to another application 1 Move the controller to the right to enter the assistance wi...

Page 116: ...on tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system If you do not observe this precaution you may be in violation of the law and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation 3 Select Naviga...

Page 117: ...ered Entering destination 1 Select Town City or the displayed town city and press the controller 2 Select the first letter and press the control ler A list of all towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Control Display 3 Enter additional letters if necessary The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter To enter blanks Select symbol and press the controller To de...

Page 118: ...and press the controller To delete all numbers or letters entered Move the controller to the right to select and press the controller holding it down 3 Select the house number and press the controller Only house numbers stored for the street on the navigation DVD can be entered Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select Start guidance and press the control ler Destination g...

Page 119: ...tion and other menu items are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance switches the destination guidance on Show current position places the cur rent position back in the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination in the center of the map Return to map switches back to Input map Exit the menu 7 Press the controller Selecting destination using in...

Page 120: ...rom the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Destination list The destination list shows the last 20 entered destinations as well as the current destination of the destination guidance This symbol marks the current destination Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Select a destination and press the control ler 3 The selected...

Page 121: ... address book refer to page 119 Storing current position The current position can be adopted into the address book Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select New address and press the con troller 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be changed For oper ation refer to Entering a desti...

Page 122: ...he entry For operation refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 115 Deleting individual destinations from address book Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Delete entry and press the control ler Deleting all destinations from address book Control Center for principle details ...

Page 123: ...can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria Changing route criteria Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Select Route preference and press the controller The various criteria are listed on the Control Display 3 Select a route criterion for the route With highways Freeways and major traffic arteries are given...

Page 124: ...ination and whenever the destination guidance is active Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns cities The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The user benefits include Names of specific locations ca...

Page 125: ...his symbol marks the current destination After the route has been calculated destination guidance is indicated by arrows or a route map on the Control Display 1 Estimated time of arrival 2 Distance to the destination on the calcu lated route 3 Route criterion 4 Switch voice instructions on off During destination guidance you can operate other equipment using the Control Center at any time You are ...

Page 126: ...to desti nation The destination guidance starts automatically after a short time To start destination guidance immediately Select Yes and press the controller Displaying current position You can also display your current position with the destination guidance switched off Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Select Current position a...

Page 127: ...ed on The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable buttons on the steering wheel you can also make the following set tings refer to page 51 Repeat the voice instruction Press the button Switch voice instructions on off Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds Adjusting volume 1 Repeat the last voice instr...

Page 128: ... the controller At scales of less than 300 miles 500 km you enjoy the option of deciding whether to orient the map to north or toward your current direc tion of travel At scales of greater than 300 miles 500 km the map always points toward north Changing scale Turn the controller to change the scale Displaying towns cities and streets of route You can have the names of the streets and towns cities...

Page 129: ... of miles kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select New route and press the control ler 2 Turn the controller to enter the desired number of miles kilometers and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller ...

Page 130: ...an address without the street name On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station etc then start the destination guidance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on th...

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Page 132: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment ...

Page 133: ...ary depending on your vehicle s equipment Equipment with single drive Equipment with two drives 1 Sound output for Entertainment on off volume Press to switch on off When you switch on the last set radio station or CD track is played Turn to adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject CD 4 Station scan track scan Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer 5 Drive for navigation...

Page 134: ...f Press button 1 next to the CD player This symbol on the Control Display indi cates that sound output is switched off Adjusting volume Turn button 1 next to the CD player until the desired volume is set The volume can also be set on the steering wheel The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed de...

Page 135: ...r You can set the right left and front rear volume balance in the same manner as Treble Bass Speed dependent volume increase The speed dependent volume control auto matically increases the volume with increasing speed You can set various stages for the increase in volume 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Profess...

Page 136: ...ational Group Equalizer You can set individual sound frequency ranges 1 Select Equalizer and press the controller 2 Move the controller to the left or right to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings except Speed volume to the standard default settings 1 Open start menu 2 Press controller...

Page 137: ...own on the Control Display on the basis of various selection criteria e g Pre sets If no station is displayed for Autostore or the displayed station cannot be received update the stations with the strongest reception refer to page 138 Changing station turn the controller In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed You can choose ...

Page 138: ...ns that are received in addition to those displayed Buttons next to CD player To start scan press and hold the button for the desired direction To stop scan press the button Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select FM or AM 2 Press the controller 3 Press the controller again Other menu items are displayed 4 Select Scan and press the controller Scan starts To stop the scan 1 P...

Page 139: ... are displayed 6 Select Autostore and press the controller The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated The stations are dis played based on their frequencies Storing stations Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select FM or AM 2 Select the desired station Set has been selected 3 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 4 Select Store and press...

Page 140: ...he best reception quality If the reception conditions are good the station names are shown on the Control Display If the reception is weak or dis rupted it can take some time before the station names appear Weather Band Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce anic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA of the U S Department of Commerce Weather messages are repeated every four to six min utes a...

Page 141: ...controller backward to open Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable 2 To have the channels enabled Dial phone number Disa...

Page 142: ... All channels are displayed Categories All channels sorted by category e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the controller Additional information T...

Page 143: ... The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes When there is a signal blockage or the transmis sion is suspended momentarily for more than 4 seconds a message appears on the Control Display Service may be interrupted or unavailable for specific reasons such as environmen tal or topographic conditions and others that Satellite Radio cannot directly control Signal may not be available under...

Page 144: ... sound out put is on To start playback when there is already a CD in the drive Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backward to open Entertainment 3 Select CD and press the controller 4 On vehicles with a CD changer select CD and press the controller to start the CD player Playback starts if the sound output is switche...

Page 145: ...tarts with the lowest CD e g CD 1 track 1 The CD magazine s load status is indicated on the Control Display Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly continuing until you reach the desired track on the current CD The CD will start play at the start of the track The track is displayed on the Control Display The track can also be changed ...

Page 146: ... press the controller This cancels the scan and the selected track remains Random play sequence In this mode the music tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller To stop the random mode 1 Press the controller 2 Select...

Page 147: ...he device Only use round CDs with a standard diameter of 4 7 in 12 cm and do not play CDs with an adapter e g Single CDs otherwise the CDs or the adapter can jam and may no longer be ejected Do not use a combined CD DVD e g DVDPlus as otherwise the CD DVD can jam and will no longer eject Malfunctions To prevent illegal CD copying manufacturers often use copy protection This can mean than some CDs ...

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Page 150: ...Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your BMW portable phone via the Control Center or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications ...

Page 151: ... have it replaced immediately Special environmental conditions Always switch off your portable phone in areas where blasting work is being con ducted with explosives The phone signals could potentially act as a high frequency trans mitter and set off explosions Always switch off your portable phone in areas where an increased explosion danger is present This category includes gas stations along wi...

Page 152: ...car phone BMW Assist calls You can use the car phone via the hands free system for BMW Assist calls When the status information Car Phone is displayed in Communication only BMW Assist calls are possible Hands free system The microphone is located In the Coupe near the interior rearview mir ror refer to page 14 In the Convertible on the steering column The hands free system is activated whenever yo...

Page 153: ...a call Select Reject and press the controller The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has been activated Calling Dialing phone numbers 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 Select Dial and press the controller 3 To enter the phone number select digits individually and press the controller Always enter the complete phone number consisting of area code and phone number To delete an incorrec...

Page 154: ... 4 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Call and press the controller The system dials the number If different phone numbers are stored in the portable phone under one name e g office and home the name is shown once for each phone number Adding digits to phone numbers You can add other digits to a phone number stored in the phone book e g to call a specific extension 1 Sele...

Page 155: ...t calls not accepted while the portable phone was in the cradle or connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth are stored This requires the phone number of the caller to have been sent Dialing from a list To select an entry and establish a connection 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 Select the list Top 8 Redial Received calls Missed calls 3 Press the controller 4 Select the desired entry 5 Pre...

Page 156: ...mmediately Text messages SMS This symbol on the Control Display indi cates that you have received a new text mes sage The symbol is no longer displayed after there are no unread text messages The number of text messages that can be stored depends on the memory capacity of your portable phone Displaying text messages SMS 1 Select SMS and press the controller The list of received text messages is di...

Page 157: ...ignal indicates operating readiness 2 Read voice commands aloud To have the system list the voice com mands possible in each case Canceling operation by voice commands Press the button on the steering wheel or In dialogs where text is spoken not a command e g a name canceling is only possible using the button The dialog is automatically inter rupted when an incoming call is received Voice commands...

Page 158: ...ntries are either transferred from the memory of your portable phone or they must be entered independently In the latter case it is not possible to use voice command either to call phone numbers stored in the por table phone or to store new numbers Storing an entry An entry always consists of a name and phone number Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is est...

Page 159: ...2 Important for voice commands For voice commands bear the following in mind Issue the commands fluently and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid other sources of noise in the vehicle while speaking and ask other vehicle occu pants to refrain from talking while you are using the sys...

Page 160: ...other services are available to you in addition TeleService e g the your vehicle s position data can be transmitted to the BMW Assist response center when an emer gency call has been initiated Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the individually agreed contract The data transmis sion e g of CBS Condition Based Service is different in individual countries The subscriber agreement must be complet...

Page 161: ... country to country Voice contact is established or data are transferred in dependence on the equip ment and the country In some countries both are also possible The data that is transferred can be the vehi cle data your current position or the data of CBS Condition Based Service Automatic service notification The data on the service status of your vehicle or on legally mandated inspections is tra...

Page 162: ...ss the con troller 5 Select Roadside Assistance and press the controller If the current position can be determined the current vehicle position is displayed 6 Select Start service and press the con troller Contact to Roadside Assistance will be estab lished Setting up contact to your BMW center or BMW Customer Relations You can contact your BMW center e g to arrange a service appointment For infor...

Page 163: ...leService or BMW Assist services will be displayed 6 Options and press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Terminating services If you terminate the services your vehicle will not be equipped to contact the BMW Assist call center Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open start menu 2 Press controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings a...

Page 164: ...ate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open start menu 2 Press controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Select Profile and press the controller To adapt the license plate number please con tact your BMW cent...

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Page 166: ...ility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility ...

Page 167: ...osted at the gas sta tion Put the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Lifting the filler nozzle during refueling results in premature pump shutoff can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel vapor recovery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Fuel tank capaci...

Page 168: ...s indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materia...

Page 169: ...s precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condition that can not only compromise your vehicle s stability but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident After correcting the inflation pressure s always reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 84 Pressure specifications for factory installed tires The tire inflation pressures with the ambient tempera...

Page 170: ... 220 33 230 39 270 Front 245 35 R 20 91 Y Rear 275 30 R 20 93 Y 29 200 32 220 33 230 39 270 More details on the permitted load and weights can be found on page 192 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires cold ambient temperature 245 50 R 17 99 H M S 245 45 R 18 96 V M S 245 45 R 18 96 V M S all season 32 ...

Page 171: ...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 govern ment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in driving habits service practices and dif fer...

Page 172: ... high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface Winter tires noticeably loose their suitability for winter use below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm New tires should be mounted in the interest of safety Wear indicators at the tread groove base refer to arrow are distributed over the tire s circum ference and are marked on the side of the tire with TWI T...

Page 173: ... tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units these differences could lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe acci dents If non approved wheels and tires are used BMW cannot evaluate their suitability and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety You can find out the right wheel...

Page 174: ...es against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire Snow chains BMW only tests certain fine link snow chains classifies them as road safe and approves them Consult your BMW center for more infor mation BMW recommends using these approved snow chains These snow chains are approved exclusively for use in pairs on t...

Page 175: ...therwise there is a danger of damage and associated safety risks if this work is performed improperly Hood Releasing Pull the lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear as o...

Page 176: ...ine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine warm i e after an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles 10 km 2 Switch off the engine 3 After approx 5 minutes pull the dipstick 3 out and wipe it off with a clean lint free cloth paper towel or similar material 4 Carefully push the dipstick all the wa...

Page 177: ... details concern ing the specific BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which have been approved You can also call BMW of North America at 1 800 831 1117 or visit this website www bmwusa com to obtain this information BMW engines are designed to operate without additives and their use could even lead to damage in some cases Viscosity ratings Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defin...

Page 178: ...rvoir has fallen to below the minimum level At the same time a significantly longer brake pedal path may be noticeable Have the system checked immedi ately by a BMW center Warning lamp for Canadian models When you continue driving an increased brake pedal path can be necessary and significantly longer braking distances might be required Please adapt your driving style accordingly Brake pads The wa...

Page 179: ... fluid Spark plugs Vehicle check Legally required tests depending on local regulations Your vehicle stores this information continu ously in the master key while the vehicle is being driven After accessing the data stored in the master key your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service pro cedures for your own individual vehicle You should therefore give your BMW Service...

Page 180: ...k or flash This indicates a rather severe level of engine misfire When this occurs you should reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine misfire over only a short period of time can seriously damage emissions control components especially the catalytic converter When the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and th...

Page 181: ...your BMW center When working on the lighting system you should always switch off the lights affected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer When performing maintenance on the head lamps comply with the instructions in the sep arate Caring for your vehicle brochure In the case of bulbs wh...

Page 182: ...nt turn signal sidemarker Your BMW is equipped with two turn signal lamps per side in the front Turn signal lamp 1 Bulb 21 watts WY 21 SV The illustration shows the front right side of the engine compartment 1 The lever shown Right turn signal press downward Left turn signal press upward 2 Remove the bulb holder towards the rear 3 Remove and replace the bulb Turn signal lamp 2 Bulb 21 watts WY 21 ...

Page 183: ...he rear release the snap connection at the front and take it off the trim strip 2 Turn the bulb holder 905 to the left and remove 3 Remove and replace the bulb Tail lamps The roadside parking rear and brake lamps are LEDs The backup lamps are fitted with longlife bulbs Please contact a BMW center in case of a malfunction 1 Turn signals 2 Roadside parking rear and brake lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Reflect...

Page 184: ...e tire refer to Run flat tires on page 171 If you have new tires mounted or switch from summer to winter tires or vice versa use run flat tires as in the event of a flat tire there is no spare tire available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Also refer to New wheels and tires page 172 Car jacking points The jacking points for the car jack are located in the positions shown The suitable to...

Page 185: ...al again refer to page 129 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating as this could lead to overloading of the wiring ulti mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit refer to page 180 Information on fuse allocat...

Page 186: ...s If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation In vehicles with BMW Assist enabled if the cur rent position of your vehicle can be determined it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist response center Enabling BMW Assist refer to page 159 If the indicator lamp flashes but you are unable to...

Page 187: ...ith legal requirements requiring you to carry a first aid kit in the vehicle Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you breakdown assistance around the clock including on weekends and public holi days The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis tance in your home country can be found in the BMW Contact directory In vehicles with BMW Assist or TeleService you can call the R...

Page 188: ...able plus to the positive terminal of the battery or a jump starting terminal of the vehicle provid ing assistance 3 Attach the second end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jump starting terminal of the vehicle to be started Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole 4 Attach one end of the jumper cable minus to the negative terminal of the battery or to ...

Page 189: ... and steering Active steering is deactivated and larger steering wheel move ments are required Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend ing on the local regulations If the electrical sys tem fails mark the vehicle to be towed e g with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window Vehicles with manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector le...

Page 190: ...and chassis parts as otherwise damage may result Tow starting Do not tow start vehicles with an auto matic transmission Jump starting refer to page 186 Only tow start vehicles with a catalytic con verter with the engine cold It is better to jump start the engine refer to page 186 1 Switch on the hazard warning flashers comply with country specific regulations 2 Turn the ignition key to position 2 ...

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Page 192: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index which helps you find the information you are searching for fastest Reference ...

Page 193: ...e Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission SMG lbs kg 3 781 1 715 3 792 1 720 4 178 1 895 4 189 1 900 Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission SMG lbs kg 4 619 2 095 4 630 2 100 4 960 2 250 4 971 2 255 Load lbs kg 838 380 772 350 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 271 1 030 2 381 1 080 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 513 1 140 2 778 1 260 L...

Page 194: ...Reference 193 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe dimensions All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning circle diameter 37 4 ft 11 4 m ...

Page 195: ...Technical data 194 Convertible dimensions All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning circle diameter 37 4 ft 11 4 m ...

Page 196: ... Capacities Notes Fuel tank Reserve gal liters gal liters approx 18 5 70 approx 2 1 8 Fuel specification page 167 Window and headlamp washer system quarts liters approx 5 3 5 For details page 61 Engine oil and filter change quarts liters 8 5 8 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Oil grades page 176 ...

Page 197: ...e Displaying Top 8 154 Top 8 Redialing 154 Redial Displaying Received calls 154 Received calls Displaying Missed calls 154 Missed calls Displaying SMS 155 SMS Displaying Bluetooth Bluetooth Opening BMW Assist 159 BMW Assist Function Command Displaying the current position 125 Current position Opening the destination entry 115 Enter address or New destination Displaying Input map 117 Input map Open...

Page 198: ...d Switching on radio 136 Radio on Opening FM 136 FM menu Opening AM 136 AM menu Selecting the radio station 136 Station name Opening Presets 136 FM presets or AM presets Selecting stored stations 136 Station Opening Manual 137 FM manual or AM manual Opening the radio station with the best reception 138 AM Autostore Opening CD 143 CD menu Selecting a CD 143 CD 1 6 Selecting a track 144 Track Functi...

Page 199: ...161 BMW Service Opening Service requirements 70 160 Service requirements Opening Service 70 160 Service Displaying Check Control messages 73 Check Control messages Opening Display settings 77 Display settings Opening Head Up Display selection 89 HUD configurations Adjusting the brightness of the Control Display 77 Brightness Opening Units 77 Units Opening Languages 78 126 Language Opening Time 78 ...

Page 200: ... door 46 After unlocking 46 Airbags 86 deactivating Coupe 52 sitting safely 44 warning lamp 87 Air distribution automatic 95 manual 96 Airing refer to Ventilation 97 Air recirculation refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 95 Air recirculation on off 51 Air vents refer to Ventilation 94 Air volume 95 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 167 Alarm system 34 avoiding unintentional alarms 35 int...

Page 201: ...p lamps refer to Reverse gear 56 Balance refer to Tone control 134 Balance adjustment in audio mode right left 134 Bandages refer to First aid kit 186 Bass refer to Tone control 134 Bass refer to Tone control 133 Battery jump starting 186 refer to Vehicle battery 183 Being towed 188 Belts refer to Safety belts 48 Beverage holder refer to Cup holders 103 Black ice refer to Ice warning 69 Blower ref...

Page 202: ...ochure refer to Before driving into a car wash 110 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 108 Categories 141 CBC Cornering Brake Control 81 CBS Condition Based Service 178 CD 133 143 CD changer 143 controls 132 fast forward reverse 145 installation location 145 playing a track 145 random play sequence 145 repeating a track 144 selecting a CD 144 selecting a track 144 switching on off 132 ...

Page 203: ...ollover protection system 87 top 39 wind deflector 42 Convertible top care refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure convenience operation 31 emergency closing 41 manual closing in the event of an electrical malfunction 41 opening and closing 40 Coolant 176 level 176 Cooling maximum 95 Cornering Brake Control CBC 81 Country of destination for navigation 116 Courtesy lighting 93 Cruise control ...

Page 204: ...refer to Active cruise control 62 Distance to dest 75 Distance to destination refer to Computer 75 Distance warning refer to PDC Park Distance Control 80 Door entry lighting 93 Door keys 28 Door lock 31 Door locks 29 Doors manual operation 31 remote control 30 DOT Quality Grades 170 Draft free ventilation 97 Driver s door only 29 Driving lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 91 Driving notes 108 ...

Page 205: ...ior mirrors 49 automatic dimming feature 50 automatic heating 50 Eye for towing refer to Tow fitting 188 Eyes for lashing refer to Securing load 111 F Fader refer to Tone control 134 Failure messages refer to Check Control 71 False alarms refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 35 Fastening safety belts refer to Safety belts 48 Fastest route for navigation 122 Fast forward CD changer 145 CD player ...

Page 206: ...ted seats 49 Heated steering wheel 51 Heater 95 Heating exterior mirrors 50 interior 94 rear window 94 residual heat mode 96 seats 49 steering wheel 51 Heating with engine switched off refer to Residual heat mode 96 Heavy cargo refer to Securing load 111 Height refer to Dimensions 193 Height adjustment seats 45 steering wheel 50 High beams 92 headlamp flasher 92 indicator lamp 13 replacing bulbs 1...

Page 207: ...c 58 SMG Sequential manual transmission 57 Knock control 167 L Lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 91 Lamps and bulbs 180 Languages 78 Languages for navigation 126 Lashing eyes refer to Securing load 111 Last destinations refer to Destination list 119 Last seat pos 46 LATCH child restraint fixing system 53 LEDs Light emitting diodes 183 Length refer to Dimensions 193 Letter symbol with portable...

Page 208: ...ory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 46 Missed calls 154 Missed calls 153 Mobile communication devices in vehicle 109 Mobile Service refer to Roadside Assistance 186 Monitor refer to Control Center 16 Monitor display on 81 Monitor on off 51 Most recent portable phone numbers 153 Multi function steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn...

Page 209: ... Start menu 17 Output refer to Engine data 192 Outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 95 Outside mirror tilting the passenger side mirror 47 Outside temperature display 69 changing unit of measurement 77 P Panic mode 30 Park Distance Control PDC 80 Parked car operation 98 Parking aid refer to PDC Park Distance Control 80 Parking brake refer to Handbrake 55 Parking lamps low be...

Page 210: ...Releasing hood 174 Relock door if not opened 32 Remaining distance refer to Computer 75 refer to Cruising range 74 Remote control 28 garage door opener 100 luggage compartment lid 30 malfunction 30 Removing condensation from windows 95 Repeat in audio mode 145 Replacement fuses 184 Replacement key refer to New keys 28 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 180 Replacing tires changing a wheel 18...

Page 211: ...on 56 SMG Sequential manual transmission 56 Selector lever interlock refer to Shiftlock automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 SMG Sequential manual transmission 57 Sequential manual trans mission SMG 56 Service 70 160 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 186 Service and Warranty Infor mation Booklet for US models 178 Service interval display refer to Service requirements 70 Service notificatio...

Page 212: ...e of printing 5 Steering wheel 11 adjustment 50 automatic adjustment refer to Easy entry exit 50 buttons on steering wheel 11 heating 51 memory 46 programmable buttons 51 Steering wheel buttons 51 Steering with variable ratio refer to Active steering 85 Steptronic refer to Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 Stop for stopwatch 77 Stopwatch 77 Stopwatch 77 Storage compartments 102 Store curre...

Page 213: ...Town City for destination entry 116 Tow starting 189 Tracks random play sequence 145 sample Scan 145 Track width refer to Dimensions 193 Traction control refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 82 Traffic congestion refer to Bypassing route sections 128 Transmission automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 manual transmission 56 SMG Sequential manual transmission 56 Transporting children safely 52...

Page 214: ...s refer to Check Control 71 Warning triangle 186 Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 178 Washer fluid capacity of the reservoir 61 wiper system 61 Washer fluid reservoir 61 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 109 Waveband 136 WB 133 139 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 171 Weights 192 Wheel tire combination refer to New wheels and tires 172 Wheel t...

Page 215: ... that apply to your vehicle Consult the index for individual specifi cations Fuel Engine oil The oil quantity between the middle of the two marks on the dipstick is approx 1 6 US quarts 1 5 liters Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 2 persons 4 Persons or 4 Persons plus luggage ...

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