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Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

Reporting safety defects

At a glance

Cockpit

Controls

Opening and closing

Adjustments

Transporting children safely

Driving

Everything under control

Technology for driving comfort and
safety

Lamps

Climate

Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Refueling

Wheels and tires

Under the hood

Maintenance

Replacing components

Giving and receiving assistance

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Indicator and warning lamps

Reference

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Technical data

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Everything from A to Z

Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 813 - © 09/05 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2006 325i Sedan

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ... vehicle 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 ...

Page 4: ... including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 159 813 US English VIII 05 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...39 Transporting children safely 42 Driving 59 Everything under control 67 Technology for driving comfort and safety 76 Lamps 80 Climate 86 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving Mobility 106 Refueling 108 Wheels and tires 118 Under the hood 123 Maintenance 125 Replacing components 131 Giving and receiving assistance 136 Indicator and warning lamps Reference ...

Page 6: ...e 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 for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect ...

Page 7: ...rmed only by your BMW Center or at a work shop that works according to BMW repair pro cedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out prop erly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Origin...

Page 8: ...is covered by the following warran ties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for ...

Page 9: ...eport a safety related defect to Transport Canada Defect Investigations and Recalls may tele phone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

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Page 11: ...ed 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 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...g exterior mirrors automatic curb monitor 37 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 28 2 Opening and closing windows 27 4 Parking lamps 76 Low beams 76 Automatic headlamp control 76 Adaptive Head Light 77 5 Fog lamps 78 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ut the vehicle 61 Instrument lighting 78 8 Windshield wipers 49 Rain sensor 50 9 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 42 Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting dialing for a selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected Press longer redialing Volume Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with ...

Page 14: ...ure 59 Indicator and warning lamps 65 8 Display for Position of automatic transmission 47 Sequential manual gearbox SMG 45 Computer 60 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 63 Odometer and trip odometer 59 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 72 Checking engine oil level 119 Settings and information 61 9 Fuel gauge 60 10 Resetting trip odometer 59 Online Edition for Part No ...

Page 15: ... area 1 and the display 2 Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly 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 136 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...omatic climate con trol Air distribution for air conditioner 81 Air distribution to the windshield 83 Air distribution to the upper body area 83 Air distribution to the footwell 83 Automatic air distribution and flow rate 84 Cooling function 85 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 84 Recirculated air mode 81 84 Maximum cooling 83 Residual heat mode 84 Air flow rate 81 84 Defrosting windows 85 Re...

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Page 19: ...ide 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 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ...er to Per sonal Profile page 19 In addition information about service require ments is stored in the remote control refer to Service data in the remote control page 123 Integrated key Press button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 89 Driver s door refer to page 22 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 23 New remote controls Your BMW Ce...

Page 21: ... 35 12h 24h mode of the clock refer to page 62 Date format refer to page 62 Units of measure for fuel consumption dis tance covered remaining distances and temperature refer to page 62 Automatic climate control AUTO pro gram activating deactivating cooling func tion and automatic recirculated air control setting temperature air flow rate and distri bution refer to page 83 ff Audio volume refer to ...

Page 22: ...ly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display 4 Press button 2 5 Use button 1 to select Press the button once to unlock only the driver s door and the fuel filler door Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle Press the button once to unloc...

Page 23: ...ush button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display Confirmation signal during unlocking Confirmation signal during locking 4 Press button 2 5 Use button 1 to select The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking locking An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking locking The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal sounds d...

Page 24: ... via the door lock Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can lock and unlock the driver s door by turning the integrated key or the spare key to the corre sponding limit positions in the door lock Opening and closing...

Page 25: ...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 driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside You sho...

Page 26: ...stem If you give the remote control without the inte grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked the luggage compart ment lid cannot be opened This is an advan tage when valet parking for example Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2 Emergency release Pull the lever in the luggage compartment The luggage compartment lid is unlocked Closing The handle...

Page 27: ...ously after approx 10 seconds However the interior motion sen sor is not activated The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition but for no longer than approx 5 minutes your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor The tilt...

Page 28: ...elf with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18 Special features regarding the use of conve nient access are described below Unlocking Grasp the handle on the driver s or front pas senger s door completely arrow 1 This corre sponds to pressing the button If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked the electric steer ing wheel lock is released r...

Page 29: ...n you attempt to start the engine the engine cannot be started The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked If necessary insert another remote control into the ignition switch The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle ...

Page 30: ...ng it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc tions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti trapping mechanism In this case if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold the window will only open a few fractions of an inch a few millimeters If the sw...

Page 31: ...an be closed by hand For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock refer to page 20 or 22 Anti trapping mechanism If the glass sunroof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof or during closing from the raised position the closing movement is interrupted and the glass sunroof is opened again slightly Despite the...

Page 32: ...e motor Considerably less effort will be required for manual operation 5 Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit refer to page 125 into the opening provided Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction 6 Reinstall the control unit and reattach the lamp cover Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 33: ...extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 74 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event o...

Page 34: ...the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop erly Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back rest or lift it off as necessary Lumbar support You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar regio...

Page 35: ...d apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest width You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat eral support pads Push switch forward or back Backrest width decreases or increases accord ingly Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head re...

Page 36: ...rd before pulling out a head restraint Folding the center head restraint down and up Folding down Press the button arrow 1 Folding up Pull the head restraint Depending on the equipment version it may be possible to fold the outer rear head restraints down and up as well Note that it is an offense to drive with the rear seats occupied and the rear head restraints folded down Fold up the head restra...

Page 37: ...p when the driver s door is opened When this Personal Profile function is used first ensure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is free of obstacles Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat The adjusting procedure is immediately halted when you press a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons Activating dea...

Page 38: ...R is solely intended for the center passenger Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop erly refer to page 31 Opening 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt into its reel Fasten safety belts reminder for front seats The indicator lamp co...

Page 39: ...rior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash Automatic heating At outside temperatures below a certain limit both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on Passenger side mirror tilt function automatic curb monitor Activating 1 Push the switch to the position for the driver ...

Page 40: ...e the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi tion 3 Swing the lever back up Do not use force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be damaged Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati cally when the remote control is removed or inserted refer to page 42 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 41: ...he airbags are triggered off even with a child restraint sys tem Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 74 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system man ufacturer s instructions for selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be ...

Page 42: ...system with tether strap There are three additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps see arrows Placement of the tether strap Fold the anchors upward before using them 1 Push the head restraint upward 2 Guide the tether strap through the mount ing for the head restraint 3 Push the head restraint into its lowermost position LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Ancho...

Page 43: ...marked by the arrows They are not visible from the outside On journeys Child safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 28 if children are traveling on the rear seat Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 44: ...is in the P position interlock Start stop button Each time the start stop button is pressed radio readiness or the ignition is switched on or off Briefly pressing the start stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed starts the engine Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature are dis played in the instrument cluster Radio readiness is s...

Page 45: ...as the engine has started Automatic transmission 1 Depress the brake 2 Move the selector lever to position P 3 Briefly press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Sequential manual gearbox SMG 1 Depress the brake 2 Engage selector lever position N and make sure that this position is displayed in the ins...

Page 46: ...unds in addition The handbrake is still applied Indicator lamp for Canadian models Applying The lever locks in position automatically Releasing Pull slightly upwards press the button and lower the lever In exceptional cases if the handbrake has to be used to slow or stop the car do not pull the lever up too hard In doing so continu ously press the button of the handbrake lever Otherwise too violen...

Page 47: ...One touch functions for sequential mode manual upshifting manual downshifting D Drive mode or sequential mode N is automatically selected when the driver s door is opened while the engine is running as long as the pedals shift paddles and selector lever are not operated This is indicated by an acoustic signal and a flashing N in the instrument cluster Gear indicator R N 1 to 6 The gear currently e...

Page 48: ...ne of the shift paddles to shift up Press it to shift down D Drive mode In Drive mode all forward gears are shifted automatically To switch from sequential mode to Drive mode press the selector lever towards the right in the direction of D Kick down to accelerate rapidly e g when passing another vehicle depress the accelera tor pedal all the way You will achieve maximum acceleration To switch back...

Page 49: ...ote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine interlock Selector lever positions P R N D M S Displays in the instrument cluster P R N D DS M1 to M6 The selector lever position is displayed or the current gear in the manual mode Changing selector lever positions With the ignition switched on or...

Page 50: ...ic changes gear The instrument clus ter shows M1 through M6 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 the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected appears briefly in the instrument cluster followed by the gear actually in use To use the automatic ...

Page 51: ... this function Operating principle refer to page 61 1 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display 4 Press button 2 5 Use button 1 to select Brief indication of a turn Triple turn ...

Page 52: ...ld result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation Cleaning windshield and headlamps Pull lever 4 Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time When the vehicle lighting system is switched on the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield If yo...

Page 53: ...vated In Drive mode the SMG acts similarly to an automatic transmission in position D One lever for all functions 1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat ing 2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler ating 3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand Maintaining current speed Tap the lever arrow 1 or pull it briefly arrow 2 The car s current speed is stored and main tai...

Page 54: ...n s SMG s neutral position N When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC When DSC or ABS is intervening Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal Once the accelerator pedal is released the stored speed is achieved again and maintained Warning lamp The warning lamp comes on when cruise control has been automatically deactivated by engaging the handbrake or as a result of DSC...

Page 55: ...customed to you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 57 Braking sensation The system s automatic brake operation results in a braking sensation that is slightly different from what you feel when you brake the vehicle yourself in a similar situation Possible noises during automatic de...

Page 56: ...compensated for by the system Increasing in increments Repeatedly tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached Each time the lever is tapped to the resis tance point the desired speed is increased by approx 1 mph or 1 km h Each time the lever is tapped beyond the resistance point the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km h until the maximu...

Page 57: ...transmission When you select the automatic transmis sion s SMG s neutral position N When you activate the Dynamic Traction Control DTC When you deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control DSC When DSC or ABS is intervening When the system does not recognize any objects for a longer period of time e g on infrequently traveled roads without a shoul der or guard rails or if the radar sensor is covered w...

Page 58: ...r operation are currently not met Calling up Check Control messages refer to page 66 Warning lamps The indicator 2 flashes in red a signal sounds The system indicates that you must brake and or maneuver the vehicle yourself Active cruise con trol cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle ahead This indicator does not release you from your responsibility to adapt your desired speed a...

Page 59: ...he lane ahead becomes clear then your vehicle will accelerate to the speed you have selected Be aware that changing to a clear unobstructed lane will also result in your vehicle accelerating Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off ramp Also vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system s reaction to a vehicle in ...

Page 60: ...gnized late or not at all Therefore it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway In approaching a curve it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane In addition the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate If your vehicle decelerates in either case you can ch...

Page 61: ...eratures above 377 36 You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer With the ignition switched on press button 1 in the instrument cluster When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time outside tem perature and odometer reading briefly after the remo...

Page 62: ...r Displays in the instrument cluster To call up the information press the button in the turn indicator stalk The following items of information are dis played in the order listed Cruising range Average speed Average fuel consumption To set the corresponding units of measure refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62 Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the rema...

Page 63: ...ighting brightness 78 4 Calling up Check Control 65 5 Checking engine oil level 119 6 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72 7 Setting the time 64 8 Setting the date 65 9 Viewing service requirement display 63 10 Setting formats and units of measure resetting to factory settings 62 11 Adjusting settings Confirmation signals when locking and unlocking the vehicle 21 Response during unlocking procedu...

Page 64: ...tton 1 to select desired format or desired unit of measure e g for fuel con sumption Fuel consumption mpg km l l 100km Distance covered mls km Time 12h 24h mode Date day month dd mm month day mm dd Temperature 7 6 4 Press button 2 5 Use button 1 to make the setting 6 Press button 2 The setting is stored Resetting to factory settings You can reset the settings for formats and units of measure to fa...

Page 65: ...ce work required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service Advisor For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster 1 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the words SERVICE INFO 2 Press button 2 ...

Page 66: ... Clock Setting the time To set the 12h 24h mode refer to Formats and units of measure on page 62 1 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the time and the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Use button 1 to set the hours 4 Press button 2 5 Use button 1 to set the minutes 6 Press button 2 The system display...

Page 67: ...itored Such a Check Control mes sage includes indicator or warning lamps in the instrument cluster and in some circumstances an acoustic signal Indicator and warning lamps can light up in both the indicator area 1 and the display 2 in various combinations and colors What to do in case of a malfunction The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal function and tips on how to respond are listed sta...

Page 68: ...up or down repeatedly until the appro priate symbol appears in the display accompanied by the words CHECK CON TROL 2 Press button 2 CHECK OK appears if there are no Check Control messages If a Check Control message has been stored the corresponding lamp comes on 3 Lightly push button 1 to check for other messages 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time Online...

Page 69: ...pprox 20 mph or 30 km h the LED goes out You can reactivate the sys tem as needed Signal tones When nearing an object its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone For exam ple the tone sounds at the rear if the system detects an object behind the car As the dis tance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest ...

Page 70: ... Stability Control DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel erate DSC 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 br...

Page 71: ...n case of any of the malfunctions described below drive cautiously and think well ahead Avoid driving on rough tracks and pressing the accelerator pedal down to full throttle or kick down position otherwise the drive system could be damaged or accidents could result The warning lamps come on xDrive has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible The warning lamps come on xDrive and DSC have...

Page 72: ...ilable due to exces sive brake temperature or DSC has failed Malfunction in driving stability control systems The warning lamps come on DSC including DTC and DBC is malfunc tioning The vehicle remains operational Have the system checked as soon as possible Drive cautiously and think well ahead otherwise unstable driving conditions could result 323i 325i 330i The warning lamps for the brake sys tem...

Page 73: ...t is not necessary to use the handbrake 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 after the brake is released Depending on vehicle load the car may roll backwards a little during this time span Drive off without delay after releas ing the brake Otherwise the drive off ...

Page 74: ...rs in the display accompanied by the word INIT 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 to drive Initialization is completed while the car is on the move without any feedback Indication of a flat tire The warning lamps come on in yellow and red In addition an acoustic sig nal sounds The...

Page 75: ... speed range e g in a town or when parking the steer ing angle increases i e the steering becomes very direct and less effort is required to turn the wheels In the higher speed range on the other hand the steering angle is reduced more and more This improves the handling capability of your BMW over the entire speed range In critical situations the system can make tar geted corrections to the steer...

Page 76: ...posts as well as the sides of the roof lining Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered because there is a danger of burns In the event of malfunctions deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system have the testing repair removal and disposal of air bag generators executed only by a B...

Page 77: ...occupied The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are acti vated or deactivated The indicator lamp comes on as intended when a child in a specially designated child restraint system is detected on the seat The front and side airbags for the front pas senger are not activated The indicator lamp does not come on as long as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting posi...

Page 78: ... illuminated when the low beams are on When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights there may be a delay before the head lamps come on The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky The low beams remain switched on inde pendent of the ambient lighting condi tions when you switch on the fog lamps When the daytime driving lamps are activated refer to page 77 the lo...

Page 79: ...position the park ing lamps come on after the ignition is switched off If necessary switch on the parking lamps as described in the section about parking lamps Activating deactivating daytime driving lamps Operating principle refer to page 61 1 Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word SET 2 Press button ...

Page 80: ...car facing the road when parked if permitted in the country of use After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point arrow 3 The roadside parking lamps drain the bat tery Therefore do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time otherwise the bat tery might not have enough power to start the engine Fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for t...

Page 81: ...cally The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors To avoid draining the battery all lamps inside the car are switched off about 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 42 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lamps front and rear To switch on and off press the button To switch off t...

Page 82: ...omatic climate control Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area The knurled wheels open and close the air supply continuously The levers alter the direction of the airflow For further details of draft free ventilation refer to page 85 5 Air to the footwell Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 83: ...equired The recirculated air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate Air flow rate Adjust the air flow rate The higher the rate the more effective the heating or cooling will be Switching the system on off Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0 Blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and t...

Page 84: ...the airflow Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if it has 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 The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The microfilter is changed by your BMW Center during routine maintena...

Page 85: ...rol currently in use refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 19 Switching manual air distribution on off The emerging air is directed to the windows to the upper body area or to the footwell You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but ton Temperature Set the desired temperatures indi vidually for the driver s and front passenger s sides The automatic clim...

Page 86: ...matically switches back to outside air supply Right hand LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air is permanently shut off The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated air mode you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required The recirculat...

Page 87: ...irflow 3 Knurled wheel for more or less cool air from the vents for the upper body area Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if it has 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 Ventilation in the rear 1 Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open an...

Page 88: ...tions supplied with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please contact your BMW Center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also obtain information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Pro...

Page 89: ...programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the rece...

Page 90: ... compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations C or CAL is displayed The compass shows the wrong cardinal direction The cardinal direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does Not all cardinal directions are shown Procedure 1 Make sure that no large metal objects or overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough...

Page 91: ...ly after use Locking To lock the glove compartment use the inte grated key of the remote control or the spare key refer to page 18 Rechargeable flashlight It is on the left hand side of the glove compart ment The flashlight can remain plugged in Whenever required pull the flashlight out of its socket Only insert the flashlight back into the socket when it is switched off otherwise there is a risk ...

Page 92: ...eaker system connect the headset or line out port of the external device to connection 2 Storagecompartmentsinside the vehicle Depending on your vehicle s equipment you will find compartments beside the steering col umn in the front doors and in the center con sole There are nets on the front seat backrests Clothes hooks There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment...

Page 93: ...t children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and possibly burn them selves Ashtray rear Opening Push the ridge on the cover Emptying Lift out the insert Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight car vacuum cleaner etc up to approx 200 watts at 12 volts as long as one of the following sockets is available Avoid dam aging the sockets by attem...

Page 94: ...rresponding head restraint down as far as it will go refer to page 34 4 To release the rear seat back pull the corre sponding lever in the luggage compart ment 5 The unlocked rear seat back moves forward slightly Fold the seat back forward by the head restraint Closing 1 Return the rear seat back to its upright posi tion and engage it When returning the backrest into its seating position make sure...

Page 95: ...nel e g for wet or dirty items Insertable dividers and removable storage tray for the storage compartment under the floor panel Drawer for storing small items Pull the han dle firmly to release the drawer If neces sary you can pull out the drawer entirely refer to the information below Do not drive or close the luggage com partment lid while the drawer is pulled out On uphill gradients release the...

Page 96: ...red design Loading 1 Fold down the center armrest 2 Press the button reach into the recess and fold down the cover 3 Open the Velcro fastener spread the ski bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards The zip fastener makes objects in the ski bag easier to reach 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag s retain ing strap in the center belt buckle Make sure to load only clean skis ...

Page 97: ...ty 95 1 Fold down the center panel in the rear seat backrest 2 Pull the handle arrow 1 3 Pull out the insert arrow 2 For more information on the various inserts available contact your BMW Cen ter Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

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Page 99: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 100: ... after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Close the luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle only when the lug gage compartment lid...

Page 101: ...ost Otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged Use the handbrake on inclines On inclines do not hold the vehicle with the clutch use the handbrake Otherwise greater clutch wear will result Sequential manual gearbox SMG On uphill slopes drive off without delay Do not hold the vehicle in place by depressing the accelerator pedal apply the handbrake inst...

Page 102: ... of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal Before driving into a car wash For general information about taking care of your BMW refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure With convenient access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch The engine can be switched off when the selec tor lever is in position N Refer also to page 27 Cargo loading ...

Page 103: ...o straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW Center Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps Two are located on the inside rear wall of the luggage compartment 1 and two others are on the side walls of the luggage com partment 2 Comply with the information provided with the cargo straps Always position and secure the cargo as described above so th...

Page 104: ... rack You can find the specified weights on page 150 The roof load must be uniformly distributed and should not be too large in area Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for rais ing the glass sunroof and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compartment lid Secure roof mounted cargo correctly and securely to pre...

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Page 107: ...intain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 108: ...trical malfunction you can release the fuel filler door manually 1 Remove the cover from the right hand side panel of the luggage compartment 2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol The fuel filler door is released Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into th...

Page 109: ...ives 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 materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in drivability startin...

Page 110: ...vide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW Center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following Tire sizes for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum allowable driving speed ...

Page 111: ... M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 29 200 33 230 29 200 33 230 30 210 38 260 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 29 200 35 240 29 200 35 240 32 220 39 270 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 35 240 30 210 35 240 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 39 270 33 230 39 270 with Sports package 225 50 R 16 92 V 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 29 200 33 230 29 200 35 240 35 240 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 29 200 ...

Page 112: ...41 280 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 29 200 29 200 32 220 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 32 220 32 220 35 240 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 35 240 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 41 280 35 240 41 280 with Sports package 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 33 230 41 280 35 240 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 33 230 41 280 38 260 45 310 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 29 200 29 200 35 240 Rear 2...

Page 113: ... 230 35 240 41 280 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 30 210 30 210 35 240 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 32 220 32 220 35 240 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 39 270 35 240 39 270 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 41 280 35 240 41 280 with Sports package 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 30 210 36 250 30 210 33 230 35 240 41 280 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 30 210 36 250 35 240 38 260 39 270 45 310 Front 225 ...

Page 114: ... 35 R 18 90 W 36 250 36 250 41 280 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 29 200 30 210 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 32 220 36 250 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 32 220 36 250 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 41 280 36 250 41 280 with Sports package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 33 230 41 280 38 260 45 310 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 29 200 32 220 38 260 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 32 220 35 240 41 280 Front 225 40 R 18 8...

Page 115: ... 250 33 230 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 35 240 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 36 250 32 220 36 250 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 39 270 35 240 39 270 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 41 280 35 240 41 280 with Sports package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 36 250 32 220 35 240 35 240 41 280 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 36 250 35 240 39 270 39 270 45 310 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 35 240 39 270 Rear 255...

Page 116: ... 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 upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to vari...

Page 117: ...t drop below 1 8 in 3 mm although for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 1 16 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 1 8 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditio...

Page 118: ...nclude poten tially different tire casing structures and often wide variations in tire age which can result in a limited service life Correct wheels and tires BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in factors such as manufac turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ra...

Page 119: ...the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view Specialist tire dealers and your BMW Center can supply these labels Storage Always 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 sidew...

Page 120: ...ent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull the lever Opening In order to avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the hood 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 otherwise in...

Page 121: ...th an electronic oil level monitor For a precise measurement and display of the oil level it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature e g after uninterrupted driving for at least approx 6 5 miles 10 km You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running You can have the oil level reading dis...

Page 122: ... 1 liter of engine oil until the following warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster or in cars with gasoline engines until the oil level monitor shows 1qts or 1l Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be dam aged Keep oils greases etc out of the reach of children and comply with the warnings on the containers Otherwise health hazards may result Oil change Have ...

Page 123: ...se engine damage may result The additives are hazardous to your health Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Checking coolant level 1 The engine must be at ambient tempera ture 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any accumulated pressure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level i...

Page 124: ...ear Have brake pads replaced immediately Display of this malfunction on Cana dian models For your own safety use only brake pads that BMW has approved for the corre sponding vehicle model BMW is unable to assess the suitability of brake pads it has not approved and therefore cannot guarantee their safety Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 125: ...itioner Brake fluid Spark plugs Vehicle check Legally 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 BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your c...

Page 126: ... misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter If the gas cap is not properly tightened the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor is escaping An indicator will then light up If the gas cap is then tightened the indicator will go out within a few days Event data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev eral measuring o...

Page 127: ...ill 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 You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW Center When working on electrical systems always begin by switching off the con sumer in question otherwise short circuits could result To avoid possible injury or equip ment damage when replacing bulbs o...

Page 128: ...ined personnel Halogen lamps H7 bulb 55 watts Always wear gloves and eye protection the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is pressurized Otherwise there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged There are separate headlamp covers for low beam headlamps and high beam headlamps Be careful when installing the covers oth erwise leaks could occur and cause dam age to the headlamp system For checking and a...

Page 129: ...ver Vision 1 Open the flap in the wheel well refer to Access through the wheel well on page 126 2 Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left and remove 3 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace ment 4 Insert turn signal bulb socket 1 5 Attach the flap to the wheel well Side mounted turn signals In the event of a malfunction please contact your BMW C...

Page 130: ...mpartment lid 1 Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the luggage compartment lid using a screw driver and remove the trim 2 Unfasten the bulb holder at the clip see arrow and remove 3 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace ment 4 Re engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place 5 Reattach the trim of the luggage compart ment lid Lic...

Page 131: ...ad to advise in all matters concerning the battery Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 132 Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Center or hand them in to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Always sec...

Page 132: ... in the glove compartment and remove it Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 133: ...e until the connection has been estab lished You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation If the current location of your vehicle can be determined it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist response center If the LED is flashing but the emergency response center cannot be heard over the hands free system it is possible that the hands free system is malfunctioning The eme...

Page 134: ...acitance in Ah This information can be found on the bat tery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi cle 3 Switch off any consumers in both vehicles There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles otherwise there is a danger of shorting Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct order so that no sparks which could cause injury occur at the battery ...

Page 135: ...w starting and towing vehi cles Do not transport any occupants other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed Using a tow fitting The screw in tow fitting must always be carried in the car It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath the cover on the right hand side of the luggage compartment refer to page 125 Use only the tow fitting...

Page 136: ...the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage Towing with a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the assoc...

Page 137: ...s with SMG see below 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immedi ately depress the clutch completely again 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn ing flashers 6 Have the vehicle checked Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG 1 Have the vehicle tow started with ...

Page 138: ... belt refer also to page 36 Indication in US models Handbrake engaged Release the handbrake Indication in Canadian models Handbrake engaged Release the handbrake Risk of icy roads Drive cautiously refer also to page 59 Lights up briefly Approx 2 1 US gallons 8 liters of fuel remain in the tank Remains on Remaining operating range is no more than 30 miles 50 km refer to page 60 Engine refuses to st...

Page 139: ...trol discharged Use the remote control for a longer jour ney or in cars with convenient access replace the battery Lights up in red Driver s and or front passenger s air bags malfunctioning Have the system checked immediately Lights up in yellow Belt tensioners and or airbag system for rear seat passengers malfunction ing Have the system checked as soon as possible Belt tensioners and or airbag sy...

Page 140: ...ecked as soon as possi ble Indication in Canadian models Indicator lamp 1 flashes Engine malfunction under high load High load on the engine 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 with out delay Indicator lamp 1 comes on Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions Have ...

Page 141: ...m checked immediately Lights up in yellow Drive off assistant has failed The car will not be held in place after the brake is released Have the system checked as soon as possible Indication in Canadian models Lights up in red Brake fluid level too low Brake pedal travel may be considerably longer You can continue your journey but moderate your speed and exercise due caution Have the system checked...

Page 142: ...ps 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 trailer lamps 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 Tract...

Page 143: ...ney Drive cautiously and think well ahead Avoid situations that require full braking Have the system checked immediately Indication in Canadian models The driving stability control systems including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni tor have failed refer also to page 70 You can continue your journey Drive cautiously and think well ahead Avoid situations that require full braking Have the system checked i...

Page 144: ...additional information starting on page 71 Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 72 Light up in yellow Flat Tire Monitor failed Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked Lights up in red Transmission limp home program active with restricted range of gears possibly with reduced accel eration Gears can be engaged without depressing the brake You can c...

Page 145: ...42 Lights up in red Electric steering wheel lock malfunc tioning The engine can no longer be started If applicable do not switch off the engine Contact your BMW Center Lights up in yellow Electric steering wheel lock jammed Move the steering wheel before starting the engine Anti trapping mechanism of the power windows malfunctioning Have the system checked Anti trapping mechanism of the elec tric ...

Page 146: ...m checked Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible Low beam headlamp or fog lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon as possible High beam headlamp failed Have the high beam headlamps checked Headlamp beam throw adjustment system failed Have the headlamp beam throw adjust ment system checked Adaptive Head Light failed Coolant level too lo...

Page 147: ...s refer to page 63 Lights up in yellow Service due Arrange a service appointment Check service requirements refer to page 63 No service due Check service requirements refer to page 63 Preset speed limit exceeded Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date refer to page 64 1 2 Cause What to do Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

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Page 149: ...Reference This chapter contains technical data and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 150: ...Displacement cu in cmµ 152 4 2 497 182 8 2 996 182 8 2 996 Number of cylinders 6 6 6 Maximum power output hp 215 255 at engine speed rpm 6 250 6 600 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 185 251 220 298 at engine speed rpm 2 750 2 750 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 151: ...nce Controls Driving tips Mobility 149 Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 36 ft 1 in 11 0 m All wheel drive 38 ft 9 in 11 8 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 152: ...ear axle load lbs kg 2 403 1 090 2 425 1 100 2 480 1 125 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 165 75 165 75 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 16 2 460 16 2 460 16 2 460 330i 330xi Curb weight with manual transmission lbs kg 3 417 1 550 3 627 1 645 with automatic transmission lbs kg 3 450 1 565 3 671 1 665 Approved gross weight with manual transmission lbs kg 4 475 2 030 4 685 2 125 with au...

Page 153: ...07 including reserve of US gal liters approx 2 1 8 0 Window washer system For more details page 50 including headlamp washers US quarts liters approx 6 3 6 0 Engine with oil filter renewal US quarts liters approx 6 9 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Oil grades page 120 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 154: ...fications 106 Alarm system 24 avoiding unintentional alarms 25 interior motion sensor 25 switching off an alarm 25 tilt alarm sensor 25 All season tires refer to Winter tires 117 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 81 84 Antifreeze coolant 121 washer fluid 50 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 24 Anti theft system 19 Anti trapping mechanism glass sunroof electric 29 windows 28 Ap...

Page 155: ...e Assistance 131 Breaking in sequential manual gearbox SMG 98 Breaking in the clutch 98 Breaking in the differential 98 Break in period 98 Bulb changing refer to Lamps and bulbs 125 Burned fuel refer to Average consumption 60 Button for starting engine 42 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 Can holders refer to Cup holders 90 Capacities 151 Capacity of luggage compar...

Page 156: ...ator Energy Control 60 Control Display settings 61 Controls and displays 10 Convenience operation windows 20 Convenience start refer to Starting the engine 43 Convenient access 25 replacing the battery 27 what to observe before entering a car wash 27 Convenient operation windows with convenient access 26 with convenient access 26 Coolant 121 adding 121 checking level 121 Coolant temperature 59 Coo...

Page 157: ...ergency call 131 Emergency operation refer to Closing manually glass sunroof 29 panorama glass roof 29 Emergency operation refer to Manual operation door lock 22 fuel filler door 106 transmission lock automatic transmission 48 Emergency release luggage compartment lid from inside 24 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 131 Emissions test refer to Service requirements 63 Energy conscious...

Page 158: ... SMG 45 Gearshift lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 47 manual transmission 44 sequential manual gearbox SMG 45 Gearshifts with automatic transmission 47 with manual transmission 44 with the sequential manual gearbox SMG 45 General driving notes 98 Glass sunroof electric 28 anti trapping mechanism 29 closing after electrical malfunction 29 convenient operation 20 22 opening closing 29 op...

Page 159: ...to Personal Profile 19 Kick down 48 automatic transmission with Steptronic 48 sequential manual gearbox SMG 46 Knock control 106 L Lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 76 Lamps and bulbs replacing bulbs 125 Lap and shoulder safety belt 36 Lashing eyes refer to Securing cargo 101 LATCH child restraint fixing system 40 LEDs light emitting diodes 125 Length refer to Dimensions 149 License plate lam...

Page 160: ...fety 5 Monitoring system for tire pressures refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 48 refer to Wiper system 49 N Neck support refer to Head restraints 33 Nets refer to Storage compartments 90 New tires 116 Nose weight 150 Nozzles refer to Windshield washer nozzles 50 Number o...

Page 161: ...4 Recirculation of air refer to Recirculated air mode 81 84 Reclining seat refer to Backrest 32 Refueling 106 Releasing hood 118 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 60 Remote control 18 battery renewal 27 convenient access 25 garage door opener 86 luggage compartment lid 21 malfunctions 21 27 service data 123 Replacement remote control 18 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 125 Replaci...

Page 162: ...gs clock 12h 24h mode 62 Shifting gears automatic transmission with Steptronic 48 sequential manual gearbox SMG 45 Shiftlock automatic transmission refer to Changing selector lever positions 47 sequential manual gearbox SMG 45 Shift paddles 46 Side airbags 74 Side mounted turn signals replacing bulbs 127 Side window blind refer to Roller sun blinds 89 Side windows refer to Windows 27 Signal horn r...

Page 163: ...mirror 37 Tire inflation pressures 108 Tire pressure loss 72 Tire pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71 Tire puncture refer to Flat Tire Monitor 72 Tire Quality Grading 114 Tires age 114 116 breaking in 98 changing refer to Changing wheels 129 condition 115 damage 115 inflation pressure 108 minimum tread depth 115 new tires 116 pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71 puncture...

Page 164: ... 80 Vents refer to Ventilation 82 85 W Warning and indicator lamps 13 136 Warning messages refer to Check Control 65 Warning triangle 132 Washer fluid 50 content of the reservoir 51 Washer fluid reservoir 50 Washing the car refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Waste tray refer to Ashtray 91 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 99 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth ...

Page 165: ...or indi vidual specifications Fuel Engine oil Do not add engine oil until the corresponding warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up refer to page 120 Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 4 persons 5 persons or 4 plus luggage Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 813 09 05 BMW AG ...

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