Get Controls and features Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Third Generation (2000-2006)

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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

Central locking system

every master key with the

The concept

The central locking system engages

and releases the locks on the:

mote control feature there is an

d-life battery that is charged

tically in the ignition lock as you

>doors

>luggage compartment lid

>fuel filler door.

reason, if you have master keys

remote control feature that are

ng used otherwise, use those

least once a year while driving

xtended period to charge the

<

The central locking system is ready for

operation whenever the driver's door is

closed.

The central locking system can be

operated

key – for storage in a safe

>from outside via the door lock and

using the remote control

>from inside via the central locking

system button.

, such as in your wallet. This key

intended for constant use. The

ge compartment lid and the

compartment cannot be locked

nlocked with this key. This is

l for valet parking, for example.

If it is operated from inside, the fuel

filler door will not be locked, refer to

page 34.

When the system is actuated from the

outside, the anti-theft system is also

activated. This prevents the doors from

being unlocked via the lock buttons or

the release handle. The alarm system is

also activated or deactivated.

If locked from inside, the central locking

system unlocks the vehicle automati-

cally in the event of an accident. In

addition, the hazard warning flashers

and interior lamps come on.

emote control

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er keys with remote control

Since passengers or animals

emaining in the vehicle might be

o lock the doors from the inside,

s take the vehicle's keys with you

t the vehicle can be opened again

he outside at any time.<

f it is no longer possible to lock

he vehicle via the remote control,

attery is discharged. Use this key

driving for an extended period in

to recharge the battery. To pre-

nauthorized use of the remote

ol, surrender only the spare key

leaving the vehicle for valet park-

or example.

event of a system malfunction,

e contact your BMW center. You

so obtain replacement keys

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1 Unlock, convenience opening mode,

and disarm alarm system

2 Lock and secure, arm alarm system,

activate interior lamps, disarm tilt

alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor

3 Open luggage compartment, Panic

mode – trigger alarm

To release

Press button to unlock the driver's door

only.

Press the button a second time to

unlock all vehicle locks.<

mote control

will open slightly, no matter

it was locked or unlocked.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units com-

ply with part 15 of the FCC Federal

Communications Commission regula-

tions. Operation is governed by the fol-

lowing:

he luggage compartment lid

as locked, it will be locked again

s reclosed.

and after a trip, be sure that the

compartment lid has not been

unintentionally.<

FCC ID:

>X8EWS

>LX8FZVS

>LX8FZVE

mode – trigger alarm

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

sing button for more than

ds, the alarm can be sounded

vent of danger, if it is armed.

>This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

>this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

tch off the alarm

utton.

Any unauthorized modifications to

these devices could void the

user's authority to operate the equip-

ment.<

al systems

external systems or devices

erfere with remote control func-

hould occur, you can still open

se the vehicle using the master

oth the door and luggage com-

nt locks.

door lock

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Whenever closing the windows or

sliding/tilt sunroof you should

s monitor their path and progress

sure that no one is injured. Releas-

e key stops the operation.<

ual operation

event of electrical malfunction

he key all the way to the left or

o unlock or lock the driver's door.

inside

you desire, the central locking

stem can be activated automati-

soon as you begin to drive. You

o have this adjusted so that it is

to keys.<

ock and open the doors

s the button for the central lock-

ystem

he release handle above the

est on the door you wish to open

release handle for any door

o unlock and open the door.

k

use the central locking button

k all doors at once or

the individual door lock buttons

. As an added design feature to

nt the driver from being inad-

ntly locked out of the vehicle,

iver's door lock button will not

ge as long as the door is open.

nce passengers or animals

maining in the vehicle might be

ock the doors from the inside,

take the vehicle's keys with you

he vehicle can be opened again

e outside at any time.<

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ecure separately

To open from the outside

he master key to the right past the Press the button in the handle recess:

ance point and then pull it out in

orizontal position.

the luggage compartment lid opens

slightly.

ggage compartment lid is locked The luggage compartment is lit when

isconnected from the central lock- the luggage compartment lid is opened.

stem. This feature can be used to

nt unauthorized access to the lug-

compartment when you surrender

pare key only, refer to page 30.

an be advantageous for valet

ng, for example.

Manual operation

In the event of electrical malfunction

Turn the master key to the left as far as

it will go. The luggage compartment lid

will open slightly.

The luggage compartment lid is locked

again as soon as you close the lid.

Nevertheless, should it be absolutely

necessary to operate the vehicle with

the luggage compartment lid open:

1. Close all windows and the glass sun-

roof

2. Greatly increase the quantity of air

from the automatic climate control

system, refer to page 94.

se

dle recesses in the interior trim

the luggage compartment lid

easier to pull the lid down.

avoid injuries, be sure that the

vel path of the luggage com-

nt lid is clear when it is closed,

g the same precautions as with

ng procedures.<

perate the vehicle only when the

ggage compartment lid is com-

closed. Otherwise, exhaust

ould penetrate the interior of

cle.<

Luggage compartment 37

To fold up and secure the floor

panel

Lift the floor panel with the ring, then

use the tab to suspend it from the

weather-stripping on the drip rail.

m system*

You can have a signal set as

acknowledgment for both arming

and disarming the alarm.<

ncept

icle alarm system responds:

a door, the hood or the lug-

compartment lid are opened

ovement inside the vehicle –

or motion sensor

anges in vehicle tilt, e.g. as

d occur while attempting to steal

heels or tow the vehicle – tilt

sensor system

You can also open the luggage com-

partment lid when the system is armed

by pressing the button of the remote

control, refer to page 32. When it is

closed, the lid is once again secured.

erruption of battery voltage.

Extended pressure on the button sets

off the alarm – Panic mode, refer to

page 32.

tem responds to unauthorized

entry and attempted theft by

neously activating the following:

ding an acoustical alarm for

conds

ating the hazard warning flash-

r approx. five minutes

ng the high beams on and off in

m with the hazard warning flash-

m and disarm the alarm

m

he vehicle is locked or unlocked

driver's door lock or with the

control, the alarm system is also

neously armed or disarmed.

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ed: an attempted entry has been

ected in the period since the sys-

was armed.

Interior motion sensor

In order for the interior motion sensor to

function properly, the windows and the

glass sunroof must be completely

closed.

wing triggering of an alarm, the

tor lamp will flash continuously.

Nevertheless, you should deactivate

the interior motion sensor, refer to

ding unintentional alarms

t alarm sensor and interior motion Avoiding unintentional alarms, if

r may be deactivated at the same

You can do this to prevent a false

from being triggered in garages

levator ramps, for instance, or

>persons or animals are left in the

vehicle

>the windows or the glass sunroof are

being left open.

the vehicle is transported by train:

The tilt and interior motion sen-

sors are inadvertently switched off

the vehicle twice to arm the sys-

Press button on the remote control

in succession or lock the vehicle

with the key.

when convenience closing of the win-

dows is interrupted within the first

10 seconds and then started again. If

this happens, they must be disarmed

and reactivated.<

dicator lamp lights up briefly and

ashes continuously. The tilt alarm

r and the interior motion sensor

eactivated as long as the system is

d.

You can have the tilt alarm sensor

and the interior motion sensor

anently deactivated.<

long as you maintain pressure

e switch

Despite this safety feature, be

extremely careful to ensure that

the switch briefly past the pres- the closing path of the window is not

point: the window moves auto-

ally. Pressing the switch again

the opening cycle.

obstructed. Some types of objects –

very thin objects, for instance, might fail

to trigger the contact strip in some situ-

ations.

You can override this safety feature by

pressing the switch beyond the resis-

tance point and holding it.<

close the windows in the same

by pulling the switch. The

window does not close automat-

venience operation via the

control or the door lock, refer to

3 or 32.

feature

dows are each equipped with

strips located in the upper win-

mes. If pressure is exerted

this contact strip while a win-

being raised, the system will

d by stopping the window and

racting it a small distance.

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For convenience closing via the door

lock or the remote control, refer to

pages 32 and 33.

Raising the glass sunroof

With the ignition key in position 1 or

higher: tap the switch.

Tapping the switch again stops the

motion immediately.

If you briefly press the switch in the

raise direction while the glass sunroof is

open, the sunroof will rise to its upper-

most position.

ning and closing

he ignition key in position 1 or

r

After the ignition has been switched off,

you can still operate the sunroof for up

to 15 minutes, as long as no one opens

either of the doors.

e the switch until you feel resis-

ce: the sunroof opens and closes

ong as you hold the switch

e the switch past the pressure

nt: the sunroof moves automati-

y.

The headliner insert slides back some-

what when you raise the sunroof.

Do not use force to close the

headliner insert with the sunroof in

its raised position, as damage to the

mechanism could result.<

ping the switch again stops the

ion immediately.

eadliner insert retracts with the

sunroof while it is opening.

he ignition has been switched off, Safety feature

an still operate the sunroof for up

minutes, as long as no one opens

of the doors.

If the glass sunroof encounters resis-

tance

>when it is closing from the raised

position

l operation

vent of an electrical malfunction,

also operate the glass sunroof

y.

ove the interior lamp, then reach

he exposed opening and press

he cover

he Allen key from the onboard

it, refer to page 132, to turn the

sunroof in the desired direc-

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Never allow more than one person

rbag locations and additional

mation on airbags, refer to

53.

to wear a single safety belt. Never

allow infants or small children to ride in

a passenger's lap. Avoid twisting the

belt while routing it firmly across the

pelvis and shoulder, wear it as snugly

against your body as possible. Do not

allow the belt to rest against hard or

fragile objects in your pockets. Do not

route the belt across your neck, or run it

across sharp edges. Be sure that the

belt does not become caught or

g safely with safety belts

vehicle offers five sitting positions,

of which is provided with a safety

jammed. Avoid wearing bulky clothing

and pull on the lap belt periodically to

retension it over your shoulders. In the

event of a frontal impact, a loose lap

belt could slide over the hips, leading to

abdominal injury. In addition, the safety

belt's restraint effectiveness is reduced

if the belt is worn loosely. Expectant

mothers should always wear their

safety belts, taking care to position the

lap belt against the lower hips, where it

will not exert pressure against the

abdominal area. Leave the rear safety

belts in the holders, if they are not

needed, to avoid unwanted movement

from the safety belts at high speeds.<

For information on using the safety

belts, refer to page 47.

ual seat adjustment

djustment

3 Backrest angle

Pull the lever and apply weight to or

remove weight from the backrest as

required

ard/backward adjustment

he lever and slide the seat to the

ed position.

you release the lever, move the

orward or backward slightly so

engages fully

t

he lever and apply weight to or

ve weight from the seat as

ed

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h support

Adjusting the lumbar support*

he lever and adjust the position of You can adjust the backrest's contour

ushion for thigh support as

ed.

for additional support in the curvature

of your spine's lumbar region.

The upper hips and spinal column

receive supplementary support to help

you maintain a relaxed, upright position.

>Increase/decrease curvature: press

front/rear of the switch

>Increase the upper/lower curvature:

press the upper/lower end of the

switch.

Head restraints

Adjustments

Height: pull the head restraint up or

push it down.

Press button to retract to the

lowest position – see arrow 1.<

Adjust the angle of the front head

restraints by tilting them manually.

You can reduce the risk of spinal

injury and whiplash by adjusting

the head restraint to a height at which it

is centered roughly at ear level.<

Removal

1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing

until it is at maximum extension

ering the rear

Safety belts

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cking backrests

Always wear your safety belt

he lever upward and fold the back- Always fasten your safety belt before

orward.

starting off. As supplemental restraint

devices, the airbags are designed to

enhance the effectiveness of the safety

belts, and not to replace them.

uter levers hold the safety belt to

e it to be reached more easily.

Lock both backrests while driving,

otherwise there is a danger of an

pected movement causing an

ent.<

To close

Make sure you hear the lock engage in

the belt buckle.

To release

1. Press the red button in the belt

buckle

2. Hold the belt

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

ng safety belt height

height adjustment mechanism

t the safety belt to the ideal

for your own body:

the button up or down.

efer to the seat adjustment

ons on page 43.

he safety belt system has been

bjected to the stresses involved

cident or otherwise damaged:

e entire safety belt mechanism

d by your BMW center, includ-

safety belt tensioner. In addi-

ve your BMW center inspect the

elt anchors. If a child-restraint

was in the vehicle during an

t, consult the manufacturer's

ons regarding replacement.<

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Before activating the programmed

elect a stored setting

adjustment feature, ensure that

the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty and unobstructed. If you fail to

do so, persons, animals or objects

could be injured or damaged if the seat

should move backward.<

Do not select a memory position

while the vehicle is moving. If you

, there is a risk of accident from

pected seat movement.<

's door open after unlocking or

n key in position 1:

efly press memory button 1, 2 or 3,

desired.

vement stops immediately when

of the seat-adjustment or mem-

buttons is activated during the

ustment process.

he driver's door closed and the

n key either removed or in posi-

or 2:

ss and hold the desired memory

ton – 1, 2 or 3 – until the adjust-

nt process is completed.

press the MEMORY button acci-

lly: press the button again; the

tor lamp goes out.

You can have this feature pro-

grammed so that when you use

mote control from your personal-

ey to unlock your door, your seat

he exterior mirrors will move into

own preferred positions.<

Seat heating*

The seat cushion and backrest can be

heated with the ignition key in

position 2.

You can call up different heating modes

by repeatedly pressing the buttons.

You can also switch the higher heating

modes off directly:

Press the button and hold it slightly

longer.

rors

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The mirror on the passenger's

side is convex. When estimating

the distance between yourself and

other traffic, bear in mind that the

objects reflected in the mirror are closer

than they appear. This means that esti-

mations of the distance to following

traffic should not be regarded as pre-

cise.<

Electric defrosting

Both mirrors are heated automatically in

ignition key position 2.

djust exterior mirrors

tch for 4-way adjustment

ection switch for changing

ween mirrors

djust manually

mirrors can also be adjusted manu-

the edges of the lens.

ore the mirror settings, refer to

and mirror memory on page 49.

mirror to function perfectly,

e photocells clean and the area

n the inside rearview mirror and

dshield free of any obstruction

kers, etc.

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Do not apply adhesive materials to

The side airbags in the rear pas-

senger area* of your vehicle may

dy have been deactivated by a

the cover panels of the airbags,

cover them or modify them in any other

center. You may have them acti- way. Do not attempt to remove the air-

if you desire to do so. Please bag restraint system from the vehicle. In

ct your BMW center for additional the event of a malfunction, deactivation

mation.<

or triggered activation – as a response

to an accident – of the airbag restraint

system, consult your BMW center for

The airbags do not deploy in

esponse to minor collisions, rear inspection, repair or disassembly. Mod-

ts and certain kinds of vehicle

er.<

ifications may not be made on either

the wiring or the individual components

in the airbag system. These include the

upholstered covers on the steering

wheel, instrument panel, side trim pan-

els of the doors and front roof pillars,

and on the sides of the headliner. Do

not attempt to remove or dismantle the

steering wheel. Unprofessional

attempts to service the system could

lead to failure in an emergency or

undesired airbag activation, either of

which could result in personal injury. Do

not touch the individual components

directly after the system has been trig-

gered, as otherwise there is a danger of

burns.<

ated, please contact your BMW

<

hen all these guidelines are

d, there is still a small residual

njuries to the face, hands and

curring from airbag deployment

ed instances.

tive individuals, the ignition and

noise may induce a mild hear-

that is temporary in most

This is the right way a child should sit in

a child restraint when rear side airbags

are provided.

warning information is also pro-

n the sun visors.

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f there is a system malfunction,

here is a risk that the airbags will

e triggered within their normal

nse range, even if the level of

t would normally have triggered

Have your BMW center inspect

rbag system immediately.<

estraint system with tether Depending on the location selected for

seating in the rear passenger area,

attach the tether strap to the corre-

se a child-restraint system with

sponding anchorage point to secure the

strap, three additional tether

child-restraint system, as shown in the

ge points have been provided.

illustration.

If the respective seating position is fit-

ted with a headrest lift the headrest and

pass the tether strap between the

headrest and the seat back.

It is recommended to readjust the head

restraint in the lowest possible position.

Adjust the tether strap according to the

child-restraint manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

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int system that has first been

rly secured with a safety belt.

install a rearward-facing child-

int system in the front passenger

rongly urge you to carefully read

omply with the instructions for

ation and use provided by the

restraint's manufacturer when-

ou use such a device.

t attempt to modify child-restraint

ms. If you do this, the protection

ded by these systems could be

red.

re that all occupants – of all ages –

n properly and securely restrained

imes.<

Child seat security

All of the rear belt retractors and the

front passenger's safety belt can be

locked for mounting and securing child-

restraint systems.

ar seating positions in your vehicle A label with the appropriate instructions

the recommendations of

for this is located in the immediate

1819, an industry recommended vicinity of the buckle latch of each

ce for securing child-restraint sys- safety belt.

n motor vehicles.

To lock the safety belt

Extract the entire length of the belt from

the inertia reel mechanism. Allow the

reel to retract the belt somewhat and

engage the buckle, then tighten the belt

against the child-restraint system. The

retraction mechanism is now locked.

H child-restraint mounting

m

Lower Anchors and Tether for

n

Canadian models only:

The LATCH anchorage points are iden-

tified by buttons.

Remove the cover from the outside

anchorage by pulling forward. When

reinstalling ensure that the recess is on

the top.

and right rear seats are both

ed with a LATCH child-restraint

g system.

With through-loading system: tilt the

backrest halfway forward to make the

cover easier to remove, refer to

page 102.

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unlocking the vehicle, refer to

page 31

>Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me

home' lamps function, refer to

page 88

>Activates/deactivates daytime driv-

ing lamps, refer to page 88

>Sets the units of measure for display-

ing time, outside temperature, dis-

tance traveled and fuel consumption

in the instrument cluster

>When you shift into Reverse, an

acoustic signal indicates that PDC

has been activated, refer to page 82

>Switches on rear window defroster

automatically, refer to page 95

>Activates/deactivates various alarm

system functions, refer to page 39

>After giving an ice warning, the

onboard computer display returns to

the previous setting, refer to page 80.

guishing between keys

for you to distinguish between

t keys, colored decals are sup-

gether with the keys.

he system can do

MW center can provide you with

on the possibilities that the Vehi-

Key Memory systems offer:

Examples for Key Memory:

>Locks the vehicle automatically after

you start off, refer to page 34

>Automatically moves the seat and

outside mirror into position for the

programmed driver when unlocking

the vehicle, refer to page 49

>Automatic tilting of the passenger-

side mirror, refer to Automatic curb

monitor, page 50

u will see this symbol through-

t the Owner's Manual. It is to

you at appropriate places of the

that are available to you.<

es for Vehicle Memory:

us signals that can serve as

owledgment for locking and

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ng unlocked

find that it is often easier to turn

ion key from position 0 to posi-

hen you move the steering

lightly to help disengage the

al electrical accessories are

or operation.

off

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Extended starting attempts, char- 3. Start the engine. Do not actuate the

acterized by excessively frequent

g periods with the starter

ged can damage the catalytic con-

.<

starter for too short a time. Do not

turn it for more than approx.

20 seconds. Release the ignition key

immediately when the engine starts

4. Engage a driving position

When driving, standing at idle or

parking the vehicle, take care to

contact between the hot exhaust

m and flammable materials –

hay, leaves, etc. Such contact

5. Release footbrake and slowly

depress accelerator pedal.

With the engine running, the gear

indicator in the SMG Drivelogic

lead to a fire, resulting in serious display flashes to indicate that a driving

nal injury and property damage.< position is engaged with the driver's

door open or that the hood is not

closed properly, refer to page 68.

If neither the pedals, the shift paddles,

nor the selector lever are actuated, then

the gearbox is automatically taken out

of gear after approx. four seconds. It

will then be necessary to move the

selector lever back to position N before

engaging the desired driving position.

Driving off is not possible with the hood

open.<

ual transmission

gage the parking brake

arshift lever in idling position

rt the engine. Do not press the

elerator pedal. Do not actuate the

rter for too short a time. Do not

n it for more than approx.

seconds. Release the ignition key

mediately when the engine starts

ential M gearbox with

logic

press footbrake

ve selector lever into position N

off

Parking brake

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arning stops after approx.

conds. If you move the selector

nto a forward or reverse position

g this time, a gear is automatically

ged.

The parking brake is designed primarily

to prevent the vehicle from rolling when

it is parked. It operates against the rear

wheels.

To engage

The detent engages automatically, and

the indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on when the ignition key

is in position 2, refer to page 18.

To release

Pull up slightly on the lever, press the

button and lower the lever.

ual transmission

hen shifting gears in the 5th/6th

ar plane, be sure to press the

t lever to the right in order to

inadvertent selection of a gear

rd/4th gear plane. Do not hold

cle in place on slopes by slip-

'riding' the clutch. Use the park-

e instead. Riding the clutch

severe and premature clutch

se

only when the vehicle is station-

ss the shift lever to the left to

me the resistance.

do this, the backup lamps will

automatically when the ignition

position 2.

velogic*

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erating safety through protection

inst misshifting.

r normal operating conditions, fuel

mption is lowest when driving in

st driving program of the auto-

d shifting mode.

Selector lever positions

R: Reverse position

N: Neutral position

Forward position with one-touch mode:

>S: sequential mode

>D: automated mode

>+: upshifting in sequential mode

>–: downshifting in sequential mode.

The SMG Drivelogic is ready for opera-

tion from ignition key position two or

higher.

For your safety, it is only possible to

engage a driving position with the vehi-

cle stopped approx. two seconds after

engaging position 0 with the footbrake

depressed – shift-lock function.

elogic*

You do not need to reduce the throttle

for shifting.

verse position

gage with the vehicle stopped

w speed, e.g. for rocking free in

ow.

intermittent signal tone indi-

tes that the reverse position has

gaged.<

utral

engage before starting the

iving situation requires, e.g.

ownshifting on slippery roads,

G Drivelogic automatically dis-

s and reengages the clutch, i.e.

necessary to manually engage

0.

quential mode

equential mode all forward

re to be shifted by the driver.

ch from automated to sequential

he selector lever to the right

d 'S' or

ge gears with the selector lever

shift paddles on the steering

.

velogic*

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To switch from sequential to automated

ccelerate from higher gears, e.g.

g passing, by manually downshift- mode: tap the selector lever to the right

toward 'D'. Watch the display in the

instrument cluster, refer to page 68.

following situations the

Drivelogic in the sequential mode For rapid acceleration, e.g. during

s you:

passing, depress the accelerator pedal

completely – kickdown. The gearbox

now downshifts depending on the

selected driving program.

shifts and downshifts are only exe-

ed at appropriate combinations of

ine rpm and vehicle speed. For

ance, downshifts that would

Even in the automated mode, you can

ult in excessive engine speed are help specify the shifting point: if a gear-

executed

dependent minimum speed is

ing a stop the gearbox is auto-

ically downshifted into the first

exceeded, you can upshift by slowly

reducing pressure on the accelerator

r so that, e.g. before a traffic light, pedal. In the process, the respective

only necessary to accelerate to

tinue driving

driving situation is detected by sensors

and taken into account.

speed diminishes, the gearbox

wnshifts automatically, without you

ng any action, just before the

icle slows to below each gear's

imum speed.

utomated mode

time the engine is started, the

mated mode is activated as soon

u move the selector lever into the

rd driving position.

automated mode all forward

are shifted automatically.

elogic*

equential mode you can choose

driving programs ranging from

d, dynamic driving – 1 – to

puristic driving – 6. The sporty,

driving program can only be

d with the Dynamic Stability

(DSC) deactivated, refer to

3.

Gradient assistance

The gradient assistance enables start-

ing off on grades with virtually no roll-

back. It can be activated in the sequen-

tial and automated mode with the vehi-

cle stopped and can be used for both

forward and reverse driving.

The vehicle may roll slightly before

it is held by the gradient assis-

tance after releasing the footbrake.

Two seconds after the footbrake is

released, the vehicle begins to roll, as it

is no longer held with the gradient

assistance.<

maintain vehicle stability,

ways drive with the DSC acti-

n whenever possible.<

ng each change between the

ial and the automated mode,

driving program selected in the

ve mode is active. Exception:

of the last selected sequential

program 6, program 5 is acti-

nly after the engine has been

again.

1. Depress footbrake with vehicle

stopped

2. Activate the gradient assistance by

pulling the left paddle for at least

0.5 seconds. An increase in the

engine speed indicates that the gra-

dient assistance is activated

ur vehicle is set so that when

e engine is started, the last

d driving program saved in your

ctivated for each shifting

Briefly pulling the left paddle again

deactivates the gradient assis-

tance again.<

3. Release the footbrake and start off

within 2 seconds.

The gradient assistance must be reacti-

vated before each use.

velogic*

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Tire replacement, snow chains

Following a tire or wheel change and

after mounting or removing snow

chains, the slip recognition of the

SMG Drivelogic must become familiar

with the changed condition.

Reinitialize the system afterwards.

1. Move the selector lever into

position N on a straight stretch of

road at a speed of over 20 mph /

30 km/h

2. Pull both shift paddles for approx.

2 seconds.

lights

hieve the best possible vehicle

eration with a sporty driving style

sequential mode, shift lights in

strument cluster indicate the opti-

shifting point shortly before the

mum engine speed is reached.

If you do not carry out the initialization,

the system automatically learns the

changed condition gradually during

driving. This can become apparent due

to brief opening and closing of the

clutch.

en the maximum engine speed is

proached, yellow indicator fields –

t lights – in the tachometer light

consecutively to indicate the

proaching upshift time

ft at the latest when the last indi-

or field lights up red.

flasher

nsor*

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sensor*

Fast wiper speed

ain sensor is positioned on the

hield, directly behind the interior

ew mirror.

When the vehicle is stationary, the wip-

ers operate at normal speed – not on

vehicles with rain sensor.

tivate the rain sensor:

h the ignition key in position 1 or

her, move the lever to position 1.

wipers travel once across the

dshield, regardless of the weather

can leave the lever permanently

osition 1. It is then only necessary

ctivate the rain sensor when the

tion key in position 1 or higher.

vate by briefly turning rotary

5.

just the sensitivity of the rain sen-

urn rotary dial 5.

activate the rain sensor: put lever

ition 0.

Turn the rain sensor off in auto-

matic car washes. Failure to do so

result in damage caused by

ired wiper activation.<

mal wiper speed

the vehicle is stationary, the wip-

witch automatically to intermittent

– not on vehicles with rain sensor.

or*

Cruise control

he vehicle's lighting system is

Starting at about 20 mph / 30 km/h, you

d on, the headlamps will also be can maintain and store any vehicle

at reasonable intervals.

speed that you specify.

The cruise control is operational when-

ever the engine is running and the sys-

tem has been activated.

hield washer nozzles

dshield washer jets are warmed

tically when the ignition key is in

2.

To activate the system

In ignition key position 2:

Press the button in the steering wheel.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on, refer to page 20. You

can now use the cruise control.

Do not use cruise control on twist-

ing roads, when high traffic den-

sity prevents driving at a constant

speed, or when the road surface is slick

– snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks or

gravel, sand.<

To deactivate the system

Press button as often as you need to

until the indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster goes out.

Cruise control is also deactivated when

the ignition key is in position 0.

75

and hold button –:

To recall the stored setting

he cruise control active, the sys-

utomatically reduces the throttle

ng to slow the vehicle. When you Press button:

e the button, the system stores

The vehicle accelerates to and main-

tains the last speed stored.

maintains the current speed.

terrupt the cruise control

the system is activated, press the

n. The indicator lamp stays on.

an use the cruise control again

ever you want by calling up the

d that was stored last.

dition, cruise control is interrupted

matically:

en the brakes are applied

en pressing down the clutch pedal

ou exceed or fall below the pro-

mmed speed for an extended

od – by depressing the accelera-

for example

quential M gearbox with

velogic: when shifting in the

uential mode – refer to page 67.

en shifting in the sequential mode,

r to page:.

ometer

Engine oil temperature

e pre-warning zone

The general operating temperature lies

between 1757/806 and 2507/

1206. During high-performance driv-

ing, do not exceed a maximum value of

3007/1506.

ow pre-warning zone displays

permissible engine speeds,

ing on the engine temperature.

engine temperature climbs,

the sectors for this pre-warning

will go out one after the other.

ngine speeds in the early warn-

e if possible.

llow the engine to operate with

dle in the red overspeed zone of

ge.

ect the engine, the fuel supply is

ted when you approach this

ine coolant temperature gauge

77

To check the coolant level, refer to

page 124.

ngine is still cold. Drive at moder-

ngine and vehicle speeds.

een the blue and red zones

al operating range. The needle

se as far as the edge of the red

r during normal operation.

you switch on the ignition, the

ng lamp comes on briefly as an

tion check.

lamp comes on while operating

hicle: the engine has overheated.

h off the engine immediately and

it to cool down.

Check Control

ng message and a '–' in front of

mber mean that the service inter-

already been exceeded by the

e shown on the display. Please

your BMW center for an

ment.

Display

When the ignition key is in position 2,

the following information and/or condi-

tions are indicated using symbols until

the conditions have been corrected.

1 Inspect the low-beam and high-beam

headlamps, as well as the parking

lamps

2 Door open

3 Luggage compartment lid open

4 Check tail or brake lamps

When you open the driver's door, after

having turned the ignition key to posi-

tion 0, you will hear an acoustic signal

for a few seconds to remind you that

the lamps have not been switched off.

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Every time you press the button, the

clock display alternates between the

12-hour and 24-hour mode.

In ignition key position 0: the time is

displayed for a few seconds after you

press the left button, refer to Odometer

on page 76.

ng

Before the clock can be set, the

ime must be showing in the

ment cluster display.<

he ignition key in position 1 or

r

t ahead: turn the right button to

ght.

t back: turn the right button to the

djustment speed will increase the

r you continue to hold the right

n.

ange the display mode: press the

button briefly.

After giving an ice warning, the

display returns to the previous

setting.<

The ice warning does not alter the

fact that surface ice can form at

temperatures above 37.57/+36, on

bridges or shaded road surfaces, for

instance.<

e temperature

n change the units of measure

or the outside temperature dis-

pressing the right-hand reset

n the instrument cluster while

perature display is active. The

measure 6/7 in the tempera-

play of the automatic climate

change automatically, refer to

2.

rning

utside temperature drops to

7.57/+36, then the computer

omatically switch to a display of

ide temperature. In addition, a

ounds as a warning and the dis-

shes for a brief period.

81

t is important that you refuel when

he cruising range falls below

x. 35 miles/50 kilometers. Other-

the engine cannot be guaranteed

erate properly and damage may

.<

age speed

continue to press and hold the

n on the turn signal lever, the aver-

peed being displayed is recalcu-

from that point in time.

me spent when the vehicle is sta-

y and the engine is shut off is

ed for the calculation.

deactivated when you shift back

everse.

PDC does not replace the driver's

personal responsibility for evaluat-

ing the distance between the vehicle

u can have a signal set to con- and any objects. Even when sensors

m that the PDC has been acti-

he signal then sounds when

t into Reverse or move the

lever into the R position.<

are involved, there is a blind spot in

which objects cannot be detected. This

applies especially in those cases where

the system approaches the physical

limits of ultrasonic measurement, as

occurs with tow bars and trailer cou-

plings, and in the vicinity of thin or

wedge-shaped objects. Moreover, low

objects that have already been

detected – such as a curb edge – can

disappear out of the detection range of

the sensors before a continuous tone

sounds.

tic signals

ance to the nearest object is

d by a tone sounding at various

s. As the distance between vehi-

object decreases, the intervals

n the tones become shorter. A

ous tone indicates the pres-

an object less than 1 ft/30 cm

Loud sources of sound from outside or

inside the vehicle could drown out the

PDC signal tone.<

ning signal is canceled after

three seconds if the distance to

ct remains constant during this

you are moving parallel to

or instance.

Keep the sensors clean and free

of ice or snow in order to ensure

that they will continue to operate effec-

tively.

Do not apply high pressure spray to the

sensors for a prolonged period of time.

Always maintain a distance of more

than 4 in/10 cm.<

malfunctions will be indicated

ntinuous high-pitched tone

e system is activated the first

ease have your BMW center

the problem.

C)

83

The laws of physics cannot be

You can continue to drive the vehicle

normally without DSC.

epealed, even with DSC. The

s of driving irresponsibly rest with

iver. We therefore urge you to

using the additional safety margin

system as an excuse for taking

t make any modifications to the

system. Allow only authorized

cians to perform service proce-

on the DSC. At first, you may

some time to become accus-

d to this system's intervention.

ver, it guarantees optimum drive

and at the same time, the best

ble vehicle stability.<

ator lamp

The indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster will go out shortly

after the ignition has been

hed on, refer to page 20.

cator lamp flashes: DSC is active

is controlling the drive torque

ed on driving conditions

e indicator lamp fails to go out

r the engine has been started, or

comes on during normal driving

stays on: DSC has been deacti-

ed via the button or is defective.

ase consult your BMW center for

airs.

Flat Tire Monitor

ctivate DSC

The concept

he button again; the indicator

es out.

As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor

keeps track of pressure levels in all four

tires. The system alerts you whenever

the inflation pressure of a tire falls sig-

nificantly below the pressure of another

tire.

Controlling the tire pressure is based

on monitoring the rpm that the tires

have relative to each other. A flat tire is

detected and reported because the rpm

suddenly deviate drastically from one

another.

Functional requirements

In order for the Flat Tire Monitor to learn

the correct tire inflation pressure,

please do the following:

1. Check the tire inflation pressures in

all tires

2. Compare them with the tire inflation

pressure table on page 25 and cor-

rect them, if necessary

3. Initialize the system.

85

When driving with snow chains,

do not initialize the system.<

lizing the system

Each time you correct the pres-

sure in a tire, or change a wheel or

einitialize the system immediately

wards. This requires a bit of driv-

ore driving off, start the engine

do not start driving

ss the button as long as you need

until the yellow indicator lamp in

instrument cluster lights up for a

seconds

ve off.

es a few minutes before the Flat

Monitor can detect a flat tire and

a warning.

e

The indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up red. In

addition, an acoustic signal is

d.

ully reduce speed and come to

p. Avoid sudden braking and

ng maneuvers

mine which wheel is damaged

his cannot be determined, con-

ct your BMW center.<

e flat tire using the M Mobility

m, refer to page 136.

placing the damaged tire, initial-

system.

m malfunction

The indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster lights up yellow.

The Flat Tire Monitor is malfunc-

or out of order. Please contact

MW center for additional infor-

Brake force display

87

port mode is deactivated every

he engine is started.

The brake force display indicates to the

driver of the vehicle behind you how

hard you are braking your vehicle.

The display has two levels:

>Normal braking: the brake lamps

among the rear lamps and the center

brake lamp light up

>Hard braking or use of ABS: the tail

lamps light up with the same bright-

ness as the brake lamps and thereby

intensify the visual effect of the brake

lamps.

u can also have this function

activated.<

The vehicle's external lamps

remain on constantly when you

switch on the front fog lamps after the

headlamps have come on automati-

cally.<

S ON warning

er you open the driver's door

ving turned the ignition key to

0, you will hear an acoustic

or a few seconds to remind you

lamps have not been switched

Automatic headlamp control can-

not serve as a substitute for your

personal judgement in determining

when the lamps should be switched on.

For example, the sensors are not able

to detect fog. In such situations switch

on the lamp manually, as otherwise a

safety hazard will result.<

e driving lamps*

esire, the light switch can be left

w-beam position: when the

is switched off, the external

is also switched off.

You can have the sensitivity of

your vehicle's automatic head-

lamp control adjusted.<

equired, switch on the parking

s usual as described under

lamps.

u can have the activation set-

gs for the daytime driving lamps

mmed on your vehicle.<

atic headlamp control*

When the switch is in this posi-

ion the system automatically

esponds to changes in ambient

n tunnels, at dusk, etc. – and in

nt of rain and snow – by switch-

ow beams on or off.

h beams/Standing lamps

89

h beams – blue indicator lamp

adlamp flasher – blue indicator

p

nding lamps

ding lamps, left or right

additional feature, you can illumi-

our vehicle on either side for

ng, if you wish to do so:

he ignition key in position 0, push

ver in the appropriate direction.

ver engages in the turn signal

on.

or lamps

rior lamps operate automati-

Rear reading lamps

Switch on and off with the button adja-

cent to each lamp.

tch the interior lamps on

manually

utton 1 briefly.

In order to prevent battery dis-

charge, all of the lamps in the

vehicle are automatically switched off

approx. 15 minutes after you turn the

ignition key to position 0.<

ant the interior lamps to remain

e time, press and hold the but-

approx. 3 seconds.

he button briefly to revert to nor-

ration.

Light-emitting diodes

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed

behind translucent lenses serve as the

light sources for many of the controls

and displays in your vehicle. These

light-emitting diodes are related to con-

ventional lasers, and legislation defines

them as light-emitting diodes, Class 1.

eading lamps

on and off with the button 2

t to each lamp.

91

93

dows

, toward the upper

When the lowest blower speed is set

, and into the footwell

. You and you press the lower button, all of

ctivate the automatic air supply the displays are canceled: the blower,

sing the AUTO button.

heating and air conditioner are

switched off, and the air supply is

stopped. You can reactivate the system

by pressing any button for the auto-

matic climate control.

rature

he interior temperature that

ppears in the display panel is a

eneral figure intended for refer-

rposes. We recommend 727/

as a comfortable setting, even if

onditioning is on. When you

e vehicle, the system ensures

selected temperature is

To defrost windows and remove

condensation

This program quickly removes

ice and condensation from the

windshield and the side windows.

d as quickly as possible. It then

ns this temperature, regardless

eason.

Air conditioning

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

fied and – depending on the

temperature setting – rewarmed.

ct the units of measure 6/7 of

lay, refer to page 80.

Depending on the weather, the wind-

shield may fog over briefly when the

engine is started. Air conditioning helps

prevent the windows from fogging up.

pply/Blower

y pressing the upper or lower

utton, you can vary the air sup-

y. This deactivates the auto-

r supply – the AUTO display dis-

from the panel. Nevertheless,

omatic air distribution remains

ged. You can reactivate the

tic air supply by pressing the

utton.

Condensation forms during opera-

tion of the air conditioning system,

which then exits under the vehicle.

Traces of condensed water of this kind

are thus normal.<

95

f the windows fog over in the

ecirculated-air mode, switch the

ulated-air mode off and increase

r supply as required.<

window defroster

When the rear window defroster

is activated, the indicator lamp

s on. The rear window defroster

hes off automatically.

You can have your vehicle pro-

grammed in such a way that the

window defroster switches on

matically. This occurs within 5 min-

fter starting the engine when out-

emperatures are below approx.

+46.<

Draft-free ventilation

You can adjust the blower controls for

the upper body area to obtain the opti-

mum airflow rates and directions for

your personal requirements:

1 Rotary dials for infinitely variable

opening and closing of the vents

2 Lever for adjusting airflow direction

3 With the rotary dial you can adjust the

temperature of the outgoing air:

>Turn toward blue – colder

>Turn toward red – warmer

Roller sun blind*

To activate, press the button briefly

with ignition key in position 1 or higher.

Glove compartment

97

To open

Pull the handle. The glove compartment

will light up.

To close

Fold up cover.

To prevent injury in the event of an

accident, close the glove com-

partment immediately after use.<

To lock

Lock with one of the master keys. A

master key can also be used for unlock-

ing.

age compartments

center armrest*

Beverage holders, coin box

n: press the button and fold up. A coin box and two beverage holders

are provided in the center console.

onal compartments and

find additional storage areas in

rs and in the center console

he ashtray. Storage nets are

on the backrests of the front

Cellular phone*

99

age package*

Hands-free system

our convenience, there are:

On vehicles that are wired for a tele-

phone* or equipped with a communica-

tions package*, the cover for the

hands-free microphone is located in the

headliner near the interior lamp.

o flip-out sockets on the rear cen-

console – see

ows

eyeglasses storage compartment*

he front center console above the For further information on using your

tray.

cellular phone, refer to the separate

Owner's Manual for the telephone.

Ashtray, rear*

ghter 1 in. As soon as the lighter

ack out, it can be removed.

tte lighter socket

e used for attaching power sup-

flashlights, car vacuum clean-

other similar appliances up to a

f approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.

amaging the socket due to

g plugs of different shapes or

To empty

Press on the edge of the open cover in

the opening direction: you can now pull

the ashtray upward for removal.

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backrest moves forward slightly Rear center 3-point safety belt*

released. Reach into the gap

old it down.

You can roll up the rear 3-point belt

before folding back the through-loading

system:

hen folding the backrest back

o its original position always

>Retracting the 3-point-safety belt:

Loosen the safety belt and insert the

hat the detent engages

buckle latch into the support mount

y. A loose backrest might fail to

provided on the rear window shelf.

cargo from entering the pas-

compartment during sudden

or evasive maneuvers, posing a

al hazard to occupants.<

103

ing

Securing cargo

d the center armrest outward.

osen the trim from the upper

cro® fastener and place it on the

mrest

Secure skis and any other objects

stored in the bag by tightening the

retaining strap at the buckle.<

ss the button downward – see

ow 1 – and fold the cover forward

Please be sure that the skis are

clean before loading them into the

end the ski bag between the front bag. Be careful to avoid damage from

ts. The zipper provides conve-

nt access to stored items. It may

opened to allow the ski bag to dry

ss the button – see arrow 2: this

eases the cover panel in the lug-

ge compartment.

sharp edges.<

ore the ski bag, perform the above

in reverse sequence.

4. The resulting figure equals the avail-

able amount of cargo and luggage

load capacity.

For example, if the XXX amount

equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be

five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-

cle, the amount of available cargo

and luggage load capacity is

650 lbs.:

1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on

the vehicle. That weight may not

safely exceed the available cargo

and luggage load capacity calculated

in Step 4

mining the maximum load

e the following statement on

vehicle's placard*:

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be trans-

fered to your vehicle. Consult the

manual for transporting a trailer to

determine how this may reduce the

available cargo and luggage load

capacity of your vehicle.

e combined weight of occu-

nts and cargo should never

XXX kg or YYY lbs., as this

herwise result in damage to the

or unstable driving conditions.<

mine the combined weight of

river and passengers that will be

g in your vehicle

act the combined weight of the

r and passengers from

kilograms or YYY pounds

105

very heavy loads when the rear

t is not occupied, secure each

ety belt in the opposite buckle,

illustration.

Securing the cargo in the luggage

compartment

>For small, light items, use the rubber-

lined, non-skid side of the floor mat

or secure using the luggage compart-

ment net* or elastic straps, refer to

page 37

>For large, heavy pieces, see your

BMW center for load-securing

devices*. Anchorages located in the

luggage compartment can be used

for fastening the load-securing

devices.

Comply with the information enclosed

with the load-securing devices.

-mounted luggage rack*

When loading, be sure to remember not

to exceed the approved roof weight or

the approved gross vehicle weight or

the axle loads. You will find the specifi-

cations under Technical data on

page 152.

Make sure that the load is not too bulky,

and attempt to distribute it evenly.

Always load the heaviest pieces first so

that they are at the bottom. Be sure that

adequate clearance is maintained for

raising the glass sunroof, and that

objects do not project into the opening

path of the luggage compartment lid.

al roof-rack system is available

ptional extra for your BMW.

observe the precautions

Secure the roof-mounted luggage cor-

rectly and securely to prevent it from

shifting or being lost during driving.

d with the installation instruc-

Drive smoothly and avoid sudden

acceleration or braking. Do not corner

at high speeds.

rages

to the mounting points:

up the covers, please use the

vided with the roof-rack system.

g and driving notes

e roof racks raise the center of

of the vehicle when loaded, they

e a major effect on its handling

ering response.

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