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Driving

Increasing speed

Resuming a previously stored speed

Briefly press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired

speed is reached.

Each time the lever is pressed briefly, the speed

is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.

Press the button, arrow 4.

The last stored speed is resumed and

maintained.

The stored speed is briefly displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Accelerating using the lever

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is

switched off.

Press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired speed

is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. The system stores and

maintains the speed.

Display in the instrument cluster

Decreasing speed

Repeatedly pull the lever, arrow 2, until the

desired speed is reached.

The functions here are the same as for increas-

ing the speed or accelerating, except that the

speed will be decreased.

When the speed at which the vehicle is traveling

is stored or when a stored speed is called up,

the speed is briefly displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Deactivating cruise control

Push the lever briefly upwards or downwards,

arrow 3.

In addition, the system is automatically

deactivated:

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When the brakes are applied.

When the clutch of the manual transmission

is engaged or the transmission is shifted

into neutral.

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When the automatic transmission selector

lever is moved into the neutral position N.

When the selector lever of the sport auto-

matic transmission with double clutch is

moved into the neutral position N.

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When the vehicle travels faster or slower

than the set speed for an extended period,

e.g. when the accelerator is depressed.

When DSC is intervening.

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Units of measure

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Vehicle equipment

To select the respective units of measure, miles

or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for

the outside temperature, refer to Units of mea-

sure on page 80.

In this chapter, all production, country, and

optional equipment that is offered in the model

range is described. For this reason, descrip-

tions will be given of some equipment that may

not be available in a vehicle, for example due to

the special options or national-market version

selected. This also applies to safety related

functions and systems.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Time, outside temperature display

Setting the time, refer to page 82.

Outside temperature warning

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

When the displayed temperature sinks to

approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a

warning lamp lights up. There is an increased

risk of black ice.

Black ice can also form at temperatures

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

1

2

3

Knob in the instrument cluster

Outside temperature and clock

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting the trip odometer:

With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in

the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

Knob in the instrument cluster

If you still want to view the time, outside tem-

perature and odometer reading briefly after the

remote control has been taken out of the igni-

tion lock:

>

To reset the trip odometer while the ignition

is switched on

>

To display the time, outside temperature

and odometer briefly while the ignition is

switched off

Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

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Tachometer

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters.

You can find information on refueling on

page 221.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,

when you are driving in mountainous areas, for

example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.

Reserve

Never force the engine speed up into the red

warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel

supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve

zone, a message briefly appears on the Control

Display and the remaining cruising range is dis-

played on the computer. Under a cruising range

of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message

remains in the Control Display.

Engine oil temperature

With a dynamic driving style, e.g. rapid corner-

ing, engine functions are not always assured.

Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

When the engine is at normal operating temper-

ature, the engine oil temperature is between

approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/

1506.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a

message appears on the Control Display.

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Cruising range

Controls

Computer

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated

on the basis of the way the car has been driven

over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of

fuel currently in the tank.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

It is important that you refuel as soon as

possible once your cruising range falls

below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine func-

tions are not ensured and damage can occur.<

Average speed

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine

switched off are not included in the calculations

of average speed.

Press the button in the turn signal/high beam

lever.

With the trip computer, refer to page 79, you

can have the average speed for another trip

displayed.

To reset average speed: press the button in the

turn signal/high beam lever for approx.

2 seconds.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the time during which the engine is running.

With the trip computer, refer to page 79, you

can have the average consumption for another

trip displayed.

The following items of information are

displayed in the order listed:

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Cruising range

To reset average fuel consumption: press the

button in the turn signal/high beam lever for

approx. 2 seconds.

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Current fuel consumption

No information

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. This

allows you to see whether your current driving

style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-

mum exhaust emissions.

To set the corresponding units of measure,

refer to Units of measure on page 80.

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Both displays show:

Displays on the Control Display

The computer can also be opened via iDrive.

1. "Vehicle Info"

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The average speed and

the average fuel consumption.

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Resetting the fuel consumption and

speed

You can reset the values for average speed and

average consumption:

1. Select the respective menu entry.

2. Press the controller again to confirm your

selection.

Resetting the trip computer

You can reset all values:

1. "Vehicle Info"

Displaying "Onboard info":

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset"

>

Cruising range

Distance from destination

Estimated time of arrival if a destination has

been entered in the navigation system.

Displaying "Trip computer":

>

Departure time

Trip duration

Trip distance

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Settings and information

Operating principle

1

2

Button for:

5

6

7

8

Checking oil level 233

Setting the time 82

Setting the date 84

> Selecting display

> Setting values

Button for:

Viewing service requirement display 80

> Confirming selected display or set

Exiting displays

values

The outside temperature reading and the time

reappear when you press button 2 or if you

make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If

required, complete the current setting first.

> Calling up computer information 77

3

4

When the lights are on: instrument lighting

brightness 104

Calling up Check Control 84

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Units of measure

You can change the units for fuel consumption,

route/distance, temperature and pressure.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61.

2. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam

lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-

priate symbol appears in the display,

accompanied by the words "SERVICE-

INFO".

3. Press button 2.

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual

service items.

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of

the next scheduled service are displayed briefly

immediately after you start the engine or switch

on the ignition.

The extent of service work required can

be read out from the remote control by

your dealership Service Advisor.<

For certain maintenance operations, you can

view the respective distance remaining or due

date individually in the instrument cluster.

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Possible displays

1

2

3

4

5

Button for selecting functions

Service requirements

Engine oil

6

7

Rear brake pads

Brake fluid

The sequence of displayed service items may

vary. The data for the next service appointment

is shown first.

Roadworthiness test

Front brake pads

3. "Service required"

More information

Required maintenance procedures and legally

mandated inspections are displayed.

Detailed information on service

requirements

You can request more detailed information on

every entry:

You can call up additional information on the

maintenance regimen on the Control Display.

Select the entry and press the controller.

1. "Vehicle Info"

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

2. "Vehicle status"

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a legally

mandated inspection is approaching.

The service deadline has already passed.

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Entering deadlines for legally required

inspections

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the maintenance status or

legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are

automatically transmitted to your BMW center

prior to a service due date.

Make sure the date on the Control Display is

always set correctly, refer to page 84; other-

wise, the effectiveness of Condition Based

Service CBS is not ensured.

You can check when your BMW center was

notified.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

3. "Options"

4. "Last Service Request"

Clock

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 32.

Setting the time

5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.

6. "Date:"

In the instrument cluster

To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the

time format on page 83.

7. Create the settings.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

10. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Move the controller to the left.

More information on the BMW Maintenance

System can be found on page 237.

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1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam

lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-

priate symbol appears in the display,

accompanied by the time and the word

"SET".

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the hours.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.

6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

7. Press button 2.

The system accepts the new time.

3. "Time:"

Via iDrive

4. Turn the controller until the desired hours

are displayed, and then press the controller.

1. Press the MENU button.

The main menu is displayed.

5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes

are displayed, and then press the controller.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

2. "Settings"

The time format is stored.

Setting time zone

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Select desired time zone.

The time zone is stored.

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Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

Date

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 32.

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

Setting the date

In the instrument cluster

To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer

to Setting the date format below.

4. Select the desired format.

The date format is stored.

Check Control

1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam

lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-

priate symbol appears in the display,

accompanied by the date and the word

"SET".

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions

and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-

tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes-

sage includes indicator and warning lamps in

the instrument cluster and, in some circum-

stances, an acoustic signal as well as text

messages at the top of the Control Display.

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Set the month and the year in the same way.

Indicator and warning lamps

6. Press button 2.

The system stores the new date.

Via iDrive

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the controller until the desired day is

displayed, and press the controller.

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a

variety of combinations and colors.

5. Create the necessary settings for the

month and year.

Several of the lamps are checked for proper

functioning and light up temporarily when the

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

The date is stored.

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Hiding Check Control messages

indicates that Check Control messages have

been stored. These Check Control messages

can be viewed again later, refer to page 85.

Press the button on the turn signal/high beam

lever.

>

Some Check Control messages are dis-

played continuously and remain visible until

the malfunction has been rectified. If several

malfunctions occur at once, the messages

are displayed consecutively.

Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control

Display explain the meaning of the displayed

indicator and warning lamps.

These messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this, they are displayed

again automatically.

Supplemental text messages

You can call up more information on the Control

Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and

on how to respond, via Check Control.

They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

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Other Check Control messages are hidden

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed again

later.

They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-

matically.

To exit the display:

Select "OK" and press the Controller.

Symbols

Depending on the Check Control message, you

can select from among the following functions

in the supplementary text messages.

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"Service request"

Contact your BMW center.

1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam

lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-

priate symbol appears in the display,

>

"Roadside Assistance"

accompanied by the words "CHECK".

Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.

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2. Press button 2.

Displaying, setting or changing the

limit

"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check

Control messages. If a Check Control mes-

sage has been stored, the corresponding

lamp lights up. It is accompanied by a text

message on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside

temperature and the time.

Via iDrive

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Turn the controller until the desired speed

is displayed.

5. Press the controller.

The speed limit is stored.

Applying your current speed as the

limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Select the text message.

Speed limit

You can enter a speed, and a Check Control

message will indicate when you reach this

speed. This enables you, for example, to

receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in

an urban area.

You are only warned of reaching this speed a

second time if your vehicle speed falls below it

again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

The system adopts your current speed as the

limit.

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