Cockpit

1 Parking lamps/Low beams 96

2

>Turn signal 68

>Parking lamp 97

>High beams 97

>Headlamp flasher 68

>Onboard computer 89

3 Horn: The entire surface

4 Fog lamps 97

5 Wiper/Washer lever 68

6 Central locking system 32

7 Hazard warning system 24

8 Rear window defroster 70

9 Electric steering wheel

adjustment 49

10 Parking brake release handle 61

11 Parking brake pedal 61

Instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge with lamp for fuel

reserve range 73

2 Turn signal indicators 22

3 Speedometer

4 Indicator lamp for high beam

headlamps 22

5 Tachometer and

Energy Control 72, 73

6 Coolant temperature gauge 74

7 Indicator and warning lamps for

>Parking brake 21

>Hydraulic brake system/Dynamic

Brake Control (DBC)20, 21

>ABS 21

>Airbag 21

>Please fasten safety belts 21

>Cruise control 22

8 Check button 75

9 Program display for automatic

transmission 64, 67

10 Outside temperature display 72

11 Indicator lamp for Automatic

Stability Control plus Traction

(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC)21

12 Trip odometer 72

13 Check Control display 75

14 Odometer 72

15 Service Interval Display 74, 149

16 Reset button for trip odometer 72

17 Indicator and warning lamps for

>Fog lamps 22

>Battery charge current 20

>Engine oil pressure 20

>Check Engine lamp 21

You can display the outside temperature

and distance driven in

different units of measurement.

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "" are tested for proper functioning whenever the ignition key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time. If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. You will see how to react to this below.
Battery charge current l The battery is no longer being charged. There is a malfunction of the alternator ribbed V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.

If the V-belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged due to overheating. If the ribbed V-belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required.


Engine oil pressure Comes on while the engine is running and the "Stop! ENGINE OILPRESS" message appears in the Check Control: Stop vehicle and switch off engine immediately. Check level of oil in engine, top up as required. If oil level is correct: Please contact the nearest BMW center.


Do not continue driving. The engine could be damaged because of inadequate lubrication.


Brake hydraulic system l The brake fluid level is too low. Before driving further, be sure to read the notes on pages 128 and 147. Also comes on with the message "Check brake pads" in the Check Control.


Brake hydraulic system warning lamp for Canadian models.

Red: An important reminder

Parking brake Comes on when you engage the parking brake. For additional information: Refer to page 61.


Parking brake warning lamp for Canadian models.


Please fasten safety belts An acoustic signal and message in the Check Control for 4 to 8 seconds. The acoustic signal ends after the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: Refer to page 54.


Airbags Please have the system checked by your authorized BMW center as soon as possible. For additional information: Refer to page 55.

Yellow: Check as soon as possible

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Fault in the DBC System. Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. For additional information: Refer to page 127.


Warning lamp, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) * for Canadian models.


Antilock Brake System (ABS) l The ABS system has been deactivated because of a system fault. Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have the system inspected by your authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 125


ABS warning lamp for Canadian models.



Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) The ASC+T/DSC has been switched off or has been deactivated because of a malfunction. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your authorized BMW center. For additional information: Refer to page 92.



Check Engine lamp If the indicator lamp comes on either continuously or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions- related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information: Refer to OBD connector on page 158.

Green: For your information

Turn signal Flashes when the turn signals are in operation. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: Refer to page 68.



Cruise control Lights up when the cruise control is activated. Available for operation via the multi-function steering wheel. For additional information: Refer to page 70.


Fog lamps Lights up whenever you switch on the fog lamps. For additional information: Refer to page 97.

Blue: For your information

High beam Lights up when the high beams are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information: Refer to pages 68, 97.

Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)

The controls integrated in the multifunction steering wheel are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may operate:

> Some of the functions of the radio, the CD and cassette modes

> The recirculated-air mode of the air conditioner or

> The steering wheel heating

> The cruise control and

> Selected cellular phone functions.

In order to operate a system via the MFL, the corresponding system controls must be switched on. The illustration shows the maximum possible number of controls, corresponding to a full range of optional equipment. Refer to the individual accessory manuals for more detailed descriptions.


1 Cellular phone: Receive an incoming call, initiate dialing and end a call. Pressing and holding the key for a longer period activates or deactivates the voice input

2 Radio/Telephone: Selection

3 Radio/Telephone: Search backward or station keys or scroll in the phone book. Fast forward and reverse for CD and cassette modes

4 Radio/Telephone: Volume

5 Radio/Telephone: Search forward or station keys or scroll in the phone book. Fast forward and reverse for CD and cassette modes

6 Horn: The entire surface

7 Cruise control: Activate stored setting (resume)

8 Cruise control: Store and accelerate (+); decelerate and store (–)

9 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/ Deactivate

10 Recirculated-air mode and AUC or steering wheel heating: Switch on and off

Hazard warning flashers

The push-button flashes rhythmically when the hazard flashers are on. To help you to locate the switch, the button is also lighted whenever the car lamps are on.

Warning triangle

The hazard warning triangle is stored underneath the luggage compartment lid in the onboard tool holder where it is quickly available. Comply with legal requirements which cover the availability of a hazard warning triangle in the car.

First-aid kit

Stored between the rear seats. Pull the lever (arrow) and fold the cover forward. Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. For this reason, check the expiration dates of each of the items regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can acquire replacements in any drugstore or pharmacy. Comply with legal requirements which cover availability of a first-aid kit in the car.

Refueling

Before filling the tank, shut off the engine. If you do not, fuel cannot flow into the tank and the "Check Engine" warning lamp may come on.

To open the fuel filler door, press against its forward edge. To unlock the fuel filler door if there is a malfunction of the central locking system, refer to page 178.

When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precautions and regulations pertaining to fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.

Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.

Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling

> results in premature pump shutoff

> and will reduce the effect of the recovery vapor system on the pump.

Close the fuel cap carefully after refueling. A loose or missing cap will activate the "Check Engine“ lamp.

Fuel specifications

Use unleaded gasoline only.

Minimum octane requirement: 91 AKI.

BMW engines are equipped with knock sensors and will adapt automatically to different octane ratings, provided that the minimum octane requirement (87 AKI) is met.

Fuels with higher octane ratings will provide enhanced performance and lower fuel consumption, while the use of fuels with lower octane ratings will have the opposite effect.

Do not use leaded fuels. The use of leaded fuels will cause permanent damage to the system's oxygen sensor and the catalytic convertor.

AKI = Anti Knock Index

Tire inflation pressure

The inflation pressures are indicated on a sticker attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).

Check tire pressures

All pressure specifications are indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature).

For vehicles with Tire Pressure Control (RDC)

After a correction of the tire inflation pressure, reactivate the system. Refer to page 94.

Check tire inflation pressures regularly - at least every two weeks and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can otherwise lead to tire damage and accidents. Also check the inflation pressure of the spare tire. Inflate the spare tire to the highest inflation of any tire on your vehicle.

Comply with tire approval specifications

The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW-approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers. You will find a list of approved tires beginning on page 136.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US standards, but also European standards. We recommend the exclusive use of BMW-approved tires

Tire inflation pressure