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Page 3: ...of your BMW throughout an service life er s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It ay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important safety and maintenan...

Page 4: ...MW Car Memory or Key Mem efer to page 52 The individual vehicle On buying your BMW you have de cided in favor of a model with individu alized equipment and fittings This Owner s Manual describes all m...

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Page 6: ...dvice on ese items are available from all enters Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shi...

Page 7: ...w Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 201 307 4000 may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in indi ler or BMW of Nor...

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Page 9: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 9n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data...

Page 10: ...mory Key Memory 52 ssenger safety systems ety belts 53 bags 54 ld restraints 58 ld seat security 60 ld safety locks 60 Driving Steering Ignition lock 61 Starting the engine 62 Switching off the engine...

Page 11: ...bag 100 Cargo loading 102 Roof mounted luggage rack 103 Special operating instructions Break in procedures 106 Driving notes 107 Catalytic converter 108 Antilock Brake System ABS 109 Disc brakes 111...

Page 12: ...iller door 157 ding Tilt sunroof 157 sistance giving and eiving mp starting 158 wing the vehicle 159 Airbags 164 Radio reception 164 BMW active seat 165 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 166 Safety belt t...

Page 13: ...13n verything from A to Z 180 Owner service procedures 186...

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Page 15: ...l data Index Advanced technology 15n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ckpit 16 trument cluster 18 icator and warning lamps 20 ltifunction steering wheel MFL 23 zard warning fla...

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Page 19: ...ual Radio and cellular telephone refer to the separate Owner s Manual dometer 69 ervice Interval Display 71 ip odometer reset to zero 69 dicator and warning lamps ockwise for Fog lamps 22 Battery char...

Page 20: ...the message STOP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE appears in the Control Stop the vehicle and off the engine immediately he engine oil level top up as re If the oil level is correct Please the nearest BMW center...

Page 21: ...ked by your center dditional information Refer to 76 Dynamic Brake Control DBC Fault in the DBC system Con ventional braking efficiency is available without limitations For additional infor mation Ref...

Page 22: ...or your information High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher ted itional information Refer to 4 and 80...

Page 23: ...ephone Volume dio Telephone Scan forward kward or scan station keys or oll in the phone listings ward and return run for CD and sette play n The entire surface 5 Cruise control Resume stored setting 6...

Page 24: ...ease lever on the front arrow and pull the first aid kit for ward out of its support To store Position the back of the kit into the support then push back until the lever engages Some of the articles...

Page 25: ...se fuel spill the filler cap in the bracket at d to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel ing re...

Page 26: ...are indicated ilopascal for tires at ambient ature refer also to the next llowing a correction of the tire lation pressure reactivate the ssure Warning RDW system page 77 Check tire inflation pressure...

Page 27: ...re Technology Data Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires cold ambient temperature 245 40 ZR 18 35 240 46 320 275 35 ZR 18 38 260 51 350 235 45...

Page 28: ...ing and closing from the inside 36 Luggage compartment lid 37 Luggage compartment 39 Alarm system 40 Electric power windows 42 Sliding Tilt sunroof 43 Adjustments Seats 45 Steering wheel 48 Mirrors 49...

Page 29: ...r lamps 80 ading lamps 81 ntrolling the climate for asant driving omatic climate control 82 egrated rear center console 88 at heating 90 ler sun blind 90 ependent ventilation ystem 90 bin convenience...

Page 30: ...center Your BMW center is obligated to ensure that a person requesting a key is authorized to do so since the keys belong to a security system refer to Electronic vehicle immobilizer on page 31 Whenev...

Page 31: ...on device simulta ly serving as a communications ace designed to allow the security m to maintain a continuous stream able vehicle specific signals with ectronic circuitry in the key The m will not re...

Page 32: ...f automatically find additional information on m system on page 40 Convenience operation You can also operate the windows and sliding tilt sunroof via the door lock To open With the door closed turn t...

Page 33: ...attery in the key is charged automatically in the steering lock as you drive If it is no longer possible to unlock the vehicle via the remote control the bat tery is discharged Use this key while driv...

Page 34: ...tilt sensor alarm system and interior motion sensor Press button 2 a second time immedi ately after locking For additional infor mation Refer to page 41 To switch on the interior lamps After locking t...

Page 35: ...art 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission regula tions Operation is governed by the fol lowing FCC ID LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC...

Page 36: ...ulling the re andle twice To engage the locks Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the individual door lock buttons The fuel filler door remains then un...

Page 37: ...ment when you nder the door and ignition key to page 30 for valet parking for ce To open from outside Press the button arrow The luggage compartment lid opens slightly The luggage compartment is light...

Page 38: ...artment lid is com pletely closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle Should it be absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open Clo...

Page 39: ...39n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data ger will find a hanger on the left hand f the luggage compartment for ing shopping bags packages or items...

Page 40: ...3 of the remote con er to page 40 When you close age compartment the lid is again Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously The system is arme...

Page 41: ...ansmitter eceiver of the interior motion sen er for the interior motion sensor ction properly the windows and g tilt sunroof must be completely d ver you should switch off the or motion sensor see pre...

Page 42: ...areful to ensure that the closing path of the window is not obstructed Otherwise an object might not touch the contact strip in some situ ations very thin objects for instance You can disable this saf...

Page 43: ...r drafts in the nger compartment when the sun s open or lifted by opening the air in the dashboard and increasing r supply as required Refer to 85 sunroof is completely open air bances may be caused i...

Page 44: ...witch towards Open until the s reached the desired position dliner insert slides back some hen you raise the sunroof When roof is opened the headliner with it The headliner will then tically remain in...

Page 45: ...ce strain on your spinal column sit all the way back in the seat and rest your back fully against the backrest The ideal sitting posture is achieved when your head is extended from your spine in a str...

Page 46: ...adjust the height of the rear head re straints Adjust by pulling up or pushing down Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an ac cident Adjust the head restraint so that its...

Page 47: ...position ust the seat to the optimal posi as described above under Cor sitting posture ng the upper backrest section for d until your shoulders enjoy firm port Front passenger s seat adjustment for re...

Page 48: ...ring wheel adjustment In order to make it easier to get into and out of the car the steering wheel auto matically moves into the top position and returns to the driving memory position This automatic...

Page 49: ...car with personal remote control defrosting mirrors mirrors are automatically defrosted he ignition key in position 2 Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature By responding to the effects o...

Page 50: ...en the driver s door after unlock ing or put ignition key in position 1 2 Briefly press memory button 1 2 or 3 as desired Movement stops immediately when one of the seat adjustment or mem ory buttons...

Page 51: ...the mirror selector switch ow to the driver s mirror posi en reverse gear is engaged the senger side mirror tilts down d This brings the area directly acent to the car curbs etc into driver s field of...

Page 52: ...ther with the keys he system can do MW center can provide you with on the capabilities of the Car and Key Memory systems u will see this symbol through t the Owner s Manual It is to re u at appropriat...

Page 53: ...straint ef eness is reduced if the belt is worn y Expectant mothers should al wear their safety belts taking care sition the lap belt against the lower where it will not exert pressure st the abdomina...

Page 54: ...een deactivated either at of manufacture or by a BMW You may have them activated if ire to do so Please contact MW center for additional infor The illustration depicts schematically the primary direct...

Page 55: ...oid injuries to your hands rms always grasp the steering on the rim with your hands at the 9 o clock and 3 o clock positions Do not place your hands on the center pad Never allow any objects to obstru...

Page 56: ...h to have the airbags d or deactivated please con r BMW center Even when all these guidelines are ob served there is still a small residual risk of injuries to the face hands and arms occurring from a...

Page 57: ...57n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data s the right way for a larger child to aring the safety belt when rear irbags arrow are provided...

Page 58: ...ation ing on the location selected for in the rear passenger area he strap hook to the corre g anchorage point to secure the straint system spective seating position is fit a headrest lift the headres...

Page 59: ...ld restraint sys n the front passenger seat We gly urge you to carefully read and ly with the instructions for installa nd use provided by the child re t s manufacturer whenever you uch a device re th...

Page 60: ...ks ase the belt the buckle remove the child t device and allow the inertia etract the belt completely Insert the key into a rear door lock and turn it outward The door can now be opened from the outsi...

Page 61: ...nology Data eering lock disengaged ng the steering wheel slightly to ght or left often makes it easier to he key from 0 to 1 dual electrical accessories are for operation nition on ctrical equipment a...

Page 62: ...l and decrease as the engine warms ngine speed does not decrease is required ent the battery from discharg ays switch off any electrical not in use as well as the igni en the vehicle is not being Turn...

Page 63: ...lling up the lever to apply mod pressure sive pressure can lead to over ng and loss of traction fishtailing rear axle rake lamps do not come on when arking brake is engaged s engage the parking brake...

Page 64: ...Use the parking brake instead ng clutch increases clutch 1 High beam blue indicator 2 Headlamp flasher blue indicator 3 Turn signal indicator green indicator accompanied by periodic clicking sound fr...

Page 65: ...under adverse weather tions ain sensor is positioned on the hield directly ahead of the interior ew mirror To activate the rain sensor Move the lever to position 1 with the ig nition key in position...

Page 66: ...lamps are on they will also be cleaned every fifth time you activate the automatic windshield washer inten sive action or standard wash wipe Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the flui...

Page 67: ...2 The vehicle accelerates without pres sure on the accelerator pedal When you release the button the system reg isters and maintains the current speed If on a downhill gradient the en gine braking eff...

Page 68: ...y and the system is deacti ctivate the system he cruise control has been can ress button 1 again The indica p goes out and the stored speed ed Do not use cruise control on twist ing roads when high tr...

Page 69: ...turning the ignition key to 0 Ice warning If the outside temperature drops to ap prox 37 5 7 3 6 a signal is sounded as a warning and the display flashes for a brief period The warning is repeated whe...

Page 70: ...he system is operational If the indicator lamp comes on and stays on there are approx 2 6 gal 10 liters of fuel still in the tank For fuel tank capacity refer to page 175 If the tilt of the vehicle va...

Page 71: ...in response to outside temperatures or severe ting conditions king coolant level page 129 Green lamps The number of illuminated lamps de creases as the time for your next main tenance visit approaches...

Page 72: ...page 129 P ENGINE OILPRESS il pressure is too low Stop the e and switch off the engine im ately Refer to page 127 CHECK BRAKE FLUID The level has dropped nearly to the minimum Top up the brake fluid...

Page 73: ...LICPLATE LAMP HECK HIGHBEAM LAMP HECK BACK UP LAMPS ective bulb or circuit Refer to e 145 ff and 156 or consult an horized BMW center HECK BRAKE LININGS e the brake linings checked by r authorized BMW...

Page 74: ...in a different language Mode selection With the ignition key in position 1 and higher you can use the button in the turn signal lever to retrieve information from the onboard computer for display in t...

Page 75: ...r re the problem The PDC does not remove the driver s personal responsibility for evaluating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles Even when sensors are involved there is a blind spot in...

Page 76: ...ivated you are driv conventional power transfer ommend that you deactivate the for increased traction rocking the vehicle or starting deep snow or on loose surfaces en driving with snow chains also to...

Page 77: ...ctivate the system heck Control refer to page 73 form you if the tire pressure is not ct Activate the system 1 Turn the ignition key to position 2 do not start the engine 2 Press and hold the button a...

Page 78: ...m refer to 50 DW cannot inform you of sudden d severe tire damage caused by influences ave the tires changed by your MW center MW center has the information for working with RDW and is ed with the nec...

Page 79: ...for a brief period may also have this function deacti if you wish TS ON warning he ignition key in position 0 this age is displayed in the Check Con ter the driver s door is opened if eadlamps have no...

Page 80: ...s ncerning the use of fog lamps The interior lamps operate automati cally Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button arrow If you wish the interior lamps to remain off at all times press...

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Page 83: ...rature control right hand de 84 o defrost windows and remove ondensation 85 r conditioner 85 utomatic recirculated air control UC 85 ear window defroster 67 86 r supply 85 esidual heat mode 86 r grill...

Page 84: ...air to flow onto the windows ard the upper body and into well Temperature You can make individual tem perature adjustments on the driver s side or the front passen ger side The figures in the display...

Page 85: ...cluding the flow of outside air The system then recirculates the air cur rently within the vehicle By repeated actuations of the button you can select one of three different operation modes Indicator...

Page 86: ...air outlets Use rotary dial 1 to open and close the air outlets through an infinitely variable range You can use the levers 2 to ad just the direction of the airflow Set the air outlets so that the ai...

Page 87: ...dust and pollen he incoming air The activated oal filter provides additional pro n by filtering gaseous pollutants he outside air Your BMW center ces this combined filter as a stan part of your schedu...

Page 88: ...justments on the front seat elements influence the air supply ear passenger area climate con Temperature Passengers in the rear seating area can adjust their own temperature for the ad jacent air outl...

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Page 90: ...The ventilation will remain activated for 30 minutes You can also turn it on and off directly Because of its high current consumption you should not activate the system twice in succes sion without a...

Page 91: ...ssumed his original hand held transmitter mpatible with the BMW Universal mitter Checking for the change code In order to determine whether the origi nal hand held transmitter is equipped with a chang...

Page 92: ...s 3 and 4 responding channel key is now mmed with the signal of the orig d held transmitter Programming a hand held transmitter with change code Read and comply with the safety precautions on page 91...

Page 93: ...e keys annel keys are cleared User s information Do not use this BMW Universal Trans mitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse fea tures as required by federal safety stan...

Page 94: ...g to a full range of optional ent Refer to the individual ng Instructions for more detailed ions of the equipment information display for opera f the radio and onboard com with limited functional ran...

Page 95: ...the glove compart immediately after use argeable flashlight ed on the left hand side of the compartment ures integral overload protection an be left in its holder continu Be sure that the flashlight i...

Page 96: ...er information on the cellular refer to the separate Operating ons Two holders for soft drinks have been provided in the center console below the controls for the automatic climate control with two ad...

Page 97: ...97n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data mpty the lid and press down arrow an now pull the ashtray upward moval hicles equipped for nonsmokers sert is removed in the same way...

Page 98: ...hts car vacuum cleaners to a rating of approx 200 watts lts Avoid damage to the socket by inserting plugs of a different r size To open Press the recess the in lid To empty Press the edge of the cover...

Page 99: ...oint belt easier to fold the rear seat back up and down if you unbuckle the arrow You can lock each backrest in the rear seat with a master key This also prevents access to the lug gage compartment fr...

Page 100: ...el astener and place it on the arm p the front of the armrest with and then use your other hand ch down behind the armrest ull up sharply arrow Installing the center armrest Guide the armrest into pos...

Page 101: ...compartment e be sure that the skis are clean e loading them into the bag Take o avoid damage from sharp edges Secure the bag s contents by tightening down the retaining strap at the buckle To store...

Page 102: ...heavy when the rear seat is not occu secure the outer safety belts in pposite buckle Securing the load Secure smaller light pieces with the luggage net or use draw straps refer to page 39 For large he...

Page 103: ...oved roof weight the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle weights when load ing the rack You will find the specifica tions under Technical Data on page 174 Make sure that the load is not too heav...

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Page 105: ...verview Controls Car care Technology Data der the hood od 123 gine compartment 124 sher fluids 126 sher nozzles 126 gine oil 127 olant 129 ake fluid 130 hicle Identification Number 131 re and maintena...

Page 106: ...km must elapse before the brake pads and rotors achieve the optimal pad surface and wear patterns required for trouble free operation and long service life later on To break in the separate parking br...

Page 107: ...parcel tray If you do so they pose a danger to vehicle occu during a braking or evasive ma r or in a crash es hooks suspending articles of clothing he hooks be sure that they will bstruct the driver s...

Page 108: ...Otherwise the catalytic con verter could respond by overheating leading to serious damage Extreme temperatures occur at the cat alytic converter on this and every cata lyst equipped vehicle Heat shie...

Page 109: ...m s closed loop control cycles in fractions of a second sation at the brake pedal indicates driver that ABS is active that is he vehicle is within its maximum ng range In addition a pulsation ult of t...

Page 110: ...ge 21 The brake sys em then reverts to conventional operation as on vehicles without ABS However have the brake checked by your BMW center as possible To prevent unde defects and cumulative faults ver...

Page 111: ...more by progres shifting down clear into first if necessary If engine braking should prove to be inadequate you should still avoid ex tended continuous braking Instead of maintaining low to moderate...

Page 112: ...travel may ficantly longer Please remem dapt your driving style accord ning lamp also comes on when sage CHECK BRAKE S is displayed in the Check Brake linings The message CHECK BRAKE LININGS appears...

Page 113: ...ecautions Do not ex a maximum speed of 30 mph m h To achieve maximum trac we recommend that you deacti he DSC system when snow chains been mounted Refer to page 76 Starting off When starting from a fu...

Page 114: ...pedal Countersteer carefully empt to regain control of the ve Parking Engage either 1st gear or reverse Apply the parking brake whenever you park on inclined surfaces In order to prevent the parking b...

Page 115: ...cle Before loading the vehicle on a car carrier train or driving it gh a car wash remove the an The reception and sound quality ob tained from mobile radios varies accord ing to a variety of factors i...

Page 116: ...er the vehi cle Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not exceeded Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tir...

Page 117: ...boratory test wheel ined high temperature can cause aterial of the tire to degenerate educe tire life and excessive tem ure can lead to sudden tire failure rade C correspods to a level of mance which...

Page 118: ...rotated is likely to be ed during the anticipated exten ire life In principle interaxle tire should be performed at short in with a maximum of 3 000 miles m Consult your BMW center e information you d...

Page 119: ...m h over 149 mph 240 km h ple nal width ct ratio in ating code dial iameter in inches rating not for ZR tires d rating e R on ZR tires 225 60 R 15 96 W Winter tires Q M S up to 100 mph 160 km h T M S...

Page 120: ...tire pressure Winter tires display a perceptible loss in their ability to cope with winter driving conditions once the tread wears to below 0 16 inches 4 mm and should thus be replaced Comply with th...

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Page 122: ...do not meet the specifications of the original factory installed equipment will affect the safe operation of your ve hicle and may cause an accident and personal injury Never mix tires of different de...

Page 123: ...hood to fall from a height of about 4 inches 10 cm so that it audibly engages To avoid injuries be sure that the travel path of the hood is clear when it is closed as with all closing procedures If it...

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Page 126: ...son keep them away from of flame and store them only in ginal containers Store them so y are inaccessible to children with the instructions on the ers Windshield washer The spray from the nozzles shou...

Page 127: ...l damage the engine To add oil Wait until the level has dropped to just above the lower mark before adding oil However do not wait until the oil level drops below the lower mark BMW engines are desig...

Page 128: ...matic conditions in a where you typically drive your proved oil is used temperatures he lower limit of 5 7 15 6 mitted for short periods How e engine may not be as easy to m cold hicle is to be operat...

Page 129: ...gents are dous to health You should always them in their original container a location which is out of reach of en Extended duty antifreeze with sion inhibitor contains the flamma bstance ethylene gly...

Page 130: ...ygroscopic that is it absorbs moisture from the air over time In order to ensure the safety and reliability of the brake system have the brake fluid changed every two years by an BMW center Refer also...

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Page 132: ...s and procedures please the Service and Warranty Infor mation Booklet US models or the War ranty and Service Guide Booklet Cana dian models As a precaution against rust it might be a good idea to have...

Page 133: ...or high pressure washers are used be sure to ain an adequate distance between pray source and the vehicle s sur nadequate distance and exces ressure can damage or weaken ish making it more susceptible...

Page 134: ...ing separation op coat trial areas deposits of flue dust y soot precipitation containing ioxide acid rain and other envi tal pollutants will damage the ish unless adequate care is pro even though this...

Page 135: ...the right hand side under the hood and on the first page the Service and Warranty In formation Booklet US models or of the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet Canadian models Damage caused by flying s...

Page 136: ...he wiper blades with soapy he wiper blades should be d twice a year before and after season e only wiper blades approved BMW...

Page 137: ...t fabric could result cleaning never allow the inertia o retract the belts until they are letely dry Dirty safety belts pre he inertia reel mechanism from ting the strap properly and thus tute a safet...

Page 138: ...sed to in unlight or if the vehicle is to be or an extended period cover all surfaces or better yet cover the s to prevent fading e cleaning and car care oducts that you can obtain BMW center Cleaning...

Page 139: ...of the headliner Never apply ive materials to these compo or cover or modify them in any Do not remove or dismantle the ng wheel yourself To ensure liance with official safety regula have an BMW cent...

Page 140: ...o not remove the protective lens d avoid staring directly at the d beam for extended periods hours as inflammation of the d result...

Page 141: ...ndicator nk or flash This indicates a rather e level of engine misfire When ccurs you should reduce speed onsult the nearest BMW center as as possible Severe engine misfire only a short period of time...

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Page 143: ...ogy 143n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data placement procedures board tool kit 144 ndshield wiper blades 144 mps and bulbs 145 pairing a flat tire 150 tery 153 ses 156 case of e...

Page 144: ...arm up slightly and hold ly back the release arrow and he wiper blade back toward the of the wiper arm the new blade and slide the se back into position e only wiper blades approved BMW shield wiper...

Page 145: ...nvolved any work on the g system should be performed y technicians with the appropriate cations Failure to comply with reates a risk of fatal injury When cleaning the headlamps please observe the foll...

Page 146: ...safety glasses and pro tective gloves Failure to comply with this precaution could lead to injury if the bulb is accidentally damaged during re placement 1 Pull the cover panel next to the fog lamp f...

Page 147: ...d remove the der ply gentle pressure to the bulb le turning it to the left to remove Center high mount brake lamp 21 watt bulb 1 Open the luggage compartment lid 2 Unclip the cover panel on the under...

Page 148: ...tab on flector and replace the bulb ng lamp Gently press against mp while turning it to the left to ve it Footwell lamps 5 watt bulb 1 Use a screwdriver to press the lens out to the side 2 Replace the...

Page 149: ...vidual initialization proce Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each of ansmitters when doing this The al locking system will confirm every zation procedure as described in 5 event of a system malfunction e cont...

Page 150: ...rectly following fore you use the M Mobility stem read the warnings and notices on the device carefully use the enclosed protective and goggles Failure to do so tes a personal safety hazard Use of the...

Page 151: ...tive gloves and oggles onnect the black hose 2 to the onnector as shown in the illustra on 5 Remove the clear hose 4 from the plastic bag Unscrew the valve cap from the valve stem of the wheel with th...

Page 152: ...ibuted evenly within the tire When doing so do not drive below a speed of 12 mph 20 km h or above 36 mph 60 km h Following that check the tire pressure as soon as possible at the next filling station...

Page 153: ...ical cables ctrical equipment Turn the key sition 0 in the steering lock when ecting or disconnecting the bat Don t short circuit the battery ter If you do so you could be injured ctrical sparks A hig...

Page 154: ...be performed by trained ans only When removing the battery disconnect the cable on the negative terminal first then the cable on the positive terminal When installing a battery connect the positive te...

Page 155: ...chnology Data Avoid environmental pollution when disposing of old batteries Return used batteries to a recy cling point or your authorized center Maintain the battery in an ht position for transport a...

Page 156: ...above ery If this fuse is defective re problem to your BMW center for o not attempt to repair a burned se or replace it with a fuse hav ferent color or amperage rating his could cause a fire in the v...

Page 157: ...re Technology Data ual operation move the interior lamp refer to e 148 reach into the opening push out the panel e the Allen wrench from the on rd tool kit refer to page 144 to n the sliding tilt sunr...

Page 158: ...to either the support vehicle s negative battery terminal or to a suitable ground on its engine or bodywork Then connect the other end of the cable to a ground on the engine or on the bodywork of the...

Page 159: ...d regulations ss to tow sockets pressure to the arrow symbol on over remove the cover Rear Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on the cover remove the cover Tightly screw in the towing fittings all the...

Page 160: ...ace a sign ng triangle in the rear window ake sure that the ignition key mains in position 1 even when trical system has failed This will the steering lock from engag steering and brakes are with er a...

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Page 163: ...chnology 163n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data bags 164 dio reception 164 W active seat 165 namic Stability Control DSC 166 ety belt tensioner 166 P sound system 166 erior rear...

Page 164: ...nd the associated smoke sipates re process is completed within s of a second Radio waves medium wave long wave and short wave offer a wide range of reception because the broad cast signals travel not...

Page 165: ...eat sur The basic seat position is not ged as this occurs cushions are located below the ce of the seat in the seat s uphol on the left and right The fluid is ated slowly back and forth be the two cus...

Page 166: ...amplifier combined with Digital Sound Process ing DSP and integrated speakers to surround you with crisp true to life sound reproduction The speaker sys tem s subwoofers woofers midrange speakers and...

Page 167: ...xle assembly are not mounted directly on the body They are mounted elastically on a chassis sub frame which is joined in turn with elasticity to the vehicle body The re sulting double elastic suspensi...

Page 168: ...al pollutants peration is not required since em is electronically controlled The rain sensor controls windshield wiper operation depending on how wet the windshield is Infrared light is carried along...

Page 169: ...ess is attained in approx conds Xenon lamps improve the driver s visi bility and orientation to the road espe cially in adverse weather conditions and driving situations driving at night in heavy rain...

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Page 171: ...tion care and maintenance Technical data Index Advanced technology 171n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data gine data 172 mensions 173 ights 174 pacities 175 ctrical system 176 ve...

Page 172: ...BMW M5 301 5 4 941 8 394 6 600 368 500 3 800 11 0 3 50 89 0 3 70 94 0 Digital electronic engine manage ment system...

Page 173: ...173n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data inches mm Minimum turning circle dia 38 1 ft 11 6 m...

Page 174: ...BMW M5 n full tank of fuel options not included lbs kg 4 024 1 825 lbs kg 5 049 2 290 lbs kg 2 426 1 100 lbs kg 2 701 1 225 lbs kg 220 100 cu ft liters 16 2 460...

Page 175: ...approx 3 5 liters approx 6 3 approx 6 0 liters approx 1 1 approx 1 0 For details page 126 liters 12 7 12 0 For details page 129 liters 6 9 6 5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Refer to page 128 Flui...

Page 176: ...belts ump AC generator power V belt 7K x 1629 mpressor V belt 5 K x 980 You can obtain Original BMW Parts and Accessories as well as professional advice from your BMW center...

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Page 179: ...Overview Controls and features Operation care and maintenance Owner service procedures Technical data Index Advanced technology 179n Repairs Index Overview Controls Car care Technology Data...

Page 180: ...ory 52 Car radio refer to the Onboard Computer Owner s Manual Car radio reception 115 164 Car wash 133 Care exterior 134 Care vehicle interior 137 Cargo loading 102 Caring for the vehicle finish 135 C...

Page 181: ...Exterior finish 134 Exterior mirrors 49 F Failure messages 72 Failure of an electrical accessory 156 Fault displays 72 Filler cap cover 25 Filling capacities 175 First aid 24 First aid kit 24 Flashlig...

Page 182: ...ening from the inside 38 remote control 35 securing separately 37 Luggage compartment lid 37 manual operation 37 opening from the inside 38 opening separately 37 securing separately 37 Luggage compart...

Page 183: ...st folding 99 Rear window defroster 67 86 Rear seat backrest folding 99 Rearview mirrors 49 Recirculated air mode 85 Reclining seat 45 Refueling 25 Remote control 33 new transmitter 149 Removing conde...

Page 184: ...o DSC 76 Transmission 64 Tread depth tires 116 Trip odometer 69 Trunk 37 capacity 174 Trunk lamps bulb replacement 148 Trunk lid refer to luggage compartment lid 37 Turn signal indicator 22 64 bulb re...

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Page 186: ...bulb replacement 148 L License plate lamps bulb replacement 148 Luggage compartment lamps bulb replacement 148 Luggage compartment lid emergency operation 37 M M Mobility System 150 Maintenance 71 13...

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Page 188: ...n the two marks e dipstick corresponds to approx S quarts 1 liter nation or rated performance 91 lso approved minimum rade 89 y nflation pressures Summer Winter Front Rear Front Rear sons sons or 4 pl...

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