Get Controls Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Fourth Generation (2007-2013)

Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information for complete control of your vehicle.

All features and accessories that are useful for

driving and your safety, comfort and

convenience, are described here.

Opening and closing

New remote controls

Remote control

Your BMW center can supply new remote con-

trols with integrated keys as additional units or

as replacements in the event of loss.

Personal Profile

The concept

You can set many of your BMW's functions to

suit your personal needs and preferences.

Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-

file ensures that most of these settings are

stored for the remote control currently in use.

When you unlock the car, the remote control

used for the purpose is recognized and the set-

tings stored for it are called up and imple-

mented.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable

battery that is automatically recharged when it

is in the ignition lock while the car is being

driven. Use each remote control at least twice a

year for longer road trips in order to maintain the

batteries' charge status. In cars with convenient

access*, the remote control contains a replace-

able battery, refer to page 38.

This means that your personal settings will be

activated for you, even if in the meantime your

car was used by someone else with another

remote control and the corresponding settings.

The individual settings are stored for a maxi-

mum of four remote controls. They are stored

for two remote controls if convenient access* is

in use.

The settings called up and implemented when

the car is unlocked depend on which remote

control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-

sonal Profile below.

In addition, information about service require-

ments is stored in the remote control, refer to

Service data in the remote control, page 227.

Personal Profile settings

Integrated key

For more information on specific settings, refer

to the specified pages.

>

Assignment of programmable memory

keys, refer to page 21

Response of the central locking system

when the car is unlocked, refer to page 30

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 32

Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi-

tion after unlocking, refer to page 49

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Programming buttons on the steering

wheel, refer to page 53

>

Glove compartment, refer to page 112

Driver's door, refer to page 32

MDrive*, refer to page 54

Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33

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>

Calling up the preferred program of the M

Engine Dynamics Control POWER and

Electronic Damper Control EDC* when

starting the vehicle, refer to Key-dependent

settings on page 55

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

>

Doors

Luggage compartment lid

Fuel filler door

>

Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 68

Convertible: center armrest and glove com-

partment

Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-

play and in the instrument cluster:

Operating from outside

> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to

>

Via the remote control

page 82

Via the door lock

> Date format, refer to page 82

In cars with convenient access*, via the

handles on the driver's and front passen-

ger's doors

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 86

> Language on the Control Display, refer

The anti-theft system is also operated at the

same time. It prevents the doors from being

unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-

dles. In addition, if the remote control is used,

the welcome lamps, interior lamps and the

door's courtesy lamps* are switched on or off.

The alarm system* is also armed or disarmed.

For further details of the alarm system, refer to

page 35.

to page 85

> Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances,

and temperature, refer to page 77

>

Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-

trol PDC*, refer to page 87

Light settings:

> Welcome lamps, refer to page 99

> Pathway lighting, refer to page 100

Operating from inside

> Daytime running lamps, refer to

By means of the button for central locking, refer

to page 32.

page 100

>

Automatic climate control: activating/deac-

tivating AUTO program, cooling function

and automatic recirculated-air control, set-

ting temperature, air flow rate and distribu-

tion, refer to page 104 ff

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the

central locking system unlocks automatically. In

addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-

rior lamps come on.

Entertainment:

Opening and closing:

Using the remote control

> Audio volume, refer to page 163

> Tone control, refer to page 163

> Speed-dependent volume control, refer

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

to page 163

Central locking system

Convertible: to operate the retractable

hardtop with the remote control, the

The concept

doors and luggage compartment lid must be

closed and the cargo bay partition must be

The central locking system functions when the

driver's door is closed.

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folded down and engaged on both sides. Refer

also to page 41.<

Press the button twice to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Unlocking

Press the

button.

The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the

welcome lamps come on.

Setting unlocking characteristics

You can set whether only the driver's door or

the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the

button is pressed for the first time.

9. Press the controller.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Coupe: convenient opening

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Hold the

button down.

The windows and the glass roof* are opened.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Convertible: convenient opening*

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the

vehicle, you can open the retractable hardtop

using the remote control for convenient access.

Hold the

button down.

The windows and the retractable hardtop are

opened if the doors are closed.

If you continue pressing the

dows move up.

button, the win-

Watch during the opening process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the opening process.<

Locking

6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Press the

button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside the vehicle because it

cannot be unlocked from the inside without

special knowledge.<

7. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-

troller.

8. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Convertible: convenient closing*

Press the

button once to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the

vehicle, you can close the retractable hardtop

and the windows using the remote control for

convenient access.

> "Driver's door only"

Press the

button once to unlock only

the driver's door and the fuel filler door.

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Hold the

button down.

4. Press the

button for a longer period to

The retractable hardtop and the windows are

closed.

fold the retractable hardtop back in.

Setting confirmation signals

Watch during the closing process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the closing process.<

You can activate or deactivate the confirmation

signals.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Switching on interior lamps

1. Press the

button.

While the car is locked:

This opens the start menu.

Press the

button.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

You can also use this function to locate your

vehicle in parking garages etc.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Unlocking the luggage compartment

lid

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

The luggage compartment lid opens a short

distance, regardless of whether it was locked or

unlocked.

6. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

The luggage compartment lid swings

backwards and up when opened. Ensure

that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid lock-

ing yourself out by accident, do not place the

remote control in the cargo bay. A previously

locked luggage compartment lid is locked again

after closing.

Before and after each trip, check that the lug-

gage compartment lid has not been inadvert-

ently unlocked.<

7. Select the desired signal*.

Convertible: convenient loading*

8. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Within a range of approx. 13ft/4m from the vehi-

cle you can use the remote control to half close

the retractable hardtop when it is open to ease

loading of the cargo bay.

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to

local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock

the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

1. Briefly press the

button and, within one

second, press again and hold until the

retractable hardtop stops in an intermediate

position. The luggage compartment lid

opens slightly.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote

control, the battery in the remote control is dis-

charged. Use the remote control on an

extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to

page 28. The remote control for convenient

access* contains a battery that may have to be

changed, refer to page 38.

2. Open the luggage compartment lid, press

the cargo bay partition upward and stow the

cargo in the cargo bay.

3. Press down the cargo bay partition until it

engages on both sides and close the lug-

gage compartment lid.

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Hold the key in the position for unlocking or

locking.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

During each closing procedure, and when

opening the retractable hardtop, watch

the process and ensure that no one becomes

trapped. Releasing the key stops the opera-

tion.<

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the

integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-

tions in the door lock.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

>

This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

Opening and closing:

From inside

>

This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Opening and closing:

Using the door lock

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid when the doors

are closed, but does not activate the anti-theft

system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

You can also set the situations in which the car

locks:

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

You can set the way in which the car is

unlocked, refer to page 30.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside the vehicle because it

cannot be unlocked from the inside without

special knowledge.<

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Convenient operation

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

You can use the door lock to operate the win-

dows and the coupe's glass roof* or the con-

vertible's retractable hardtop.

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6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

Luggage compartment lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there

is sufficient clearance before opening the

luggage compartment lid.<

Opening from inside

7. Select a menu item:

> "Relock door if not opened"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle after a short time

when no door has been opened.

> "Lock after driving"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle as soon as you

drive off.

Press the button: the luggage compartment lid

opens unless it has been locked.

8. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

Opening from outside

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Unlocking and opening doors

>

Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

>

pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Press the button, see arrow, or the

button on

the remote control for a longer period. The lug-

gage compartment lid will open slightly. It can

now be swung upwards.

Locking

>

Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

Opening manually

>

press down the safety lock button of a door.

To prevent you from being locked out, the

open driver's door cannot be locked using

the lock button.

The integrated key of the remote control, refer

to page 28, fits the luggage compartment lid

lock.

If you open the luggage compartment lid

using the key while the alarm system is

armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off

an alarm, refer to page 35.<

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

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Coupe

Locking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.

The luggage compartment lid is locked and

cannot be unlocked using the central locking

system.

If you give the remote control without the inte-

grated key to someone else while the glove

compartment is locked, the luggage compart-

ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan-

tage when valet parking, for example. Locking

the glove compartment, refer to page 112.

Turn the key all the way to the left: the luggage

compartment lid opens.

Unlocking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.

Convertible

Emergency release

Turn the key all the way to the left beyond the

two resistance points: the luggage compart-

ment lid opens.

Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage

compartment lid is unlocked.

It may be necessary to close the luggage com-

partment lid with more momentum since the

assisted closing of the luggage compartment

lid does not work if there is an electrical mal-

function.

Closing

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear, other-

wise injuries may result.<

Locking or unlocking separately

The switch is located in the glove compartment.

1

2

Locking the luggage compartment lid

Unlocking the luggage compartment lid

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Coupe

Arming and disarming

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

You can open the luggage compartment lid

using the

button of the remote control even

if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 31.

The lid is locked and monitored again as soon

as it is closed.

Panic mode*

Convertible

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation:

To close the luggage compartment lid,

press it down lightly. The lid is closed

automatically.<

Press the

button for at least three seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching off an alarm

>

Unlock the car with the remote control, refer

to page 30.

>

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

Indicator lamp displays

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood or the luggage com-

partment lid is opened

To movements inside the vehicle: Interior

motion sensor, refer to page 36

>

The indicator lamp under the inside rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

When the car's inclination changes, for

instance if an attempt is made to jack it up

and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to

towing away

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are

not properly closed. Even if you do not close

the alerted area, the system begins to mon-

itor the remaining areas, and the indicator

lamp flashes continuously after approx.

10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and

the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.

>

When there is an interruption in the power

supply from the battery

The alarm system signals unauthorized entry

attempts for a short time by means of:

>

An acoustic alarm

Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Flashing the high beams

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>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted in the

ignition, but for no longer than approx.

5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed

while you were away.

Convenient access*

Convenient access enables you to enter your

vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-

trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the

remote control close to your body, e.g. in your

jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre-

sponding remote control within the immediate

vicinity or in the passenger compartment.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel

or tow the vehicle.

Convenient access supports the following

functions:

Interior motion sensor

Coupe

>

Unlocking/locking the vehicle

Unlocking the luggage compartment lid

separately

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass roof must

be completely closed*.

>

Starting the engine

Convenient closure

Convertible

The interior of the car is monitored up to the

height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys-

tem is activated together with the interior

motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The

alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling

objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unin-

tentional alarms.

Functional requirement

>

The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid

can only be locked when the vehicle detects

that the remote control currently in use is

outside of the vehicle.

>

The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

again until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started when the

vehicle detects that the remote control cur-

rently in use is inside the vehicle.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time. This pre-

vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following

situations:

Comparison to the standard remote

control

>

In duplex garages

In general, there is no difference between using

convenient access or pressing the buttons on

the remote control to carry out the functions

mentioned above. You should therefore first

familiarize yourself with the instructions on

opening and closing starting on page 28.

During transport on car-carrying trains,

boats/ships or on a trailer

>

When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Special features regarding the use of conve-

nient access are described below.

Press the

button on the remote control

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or

closing windows, the glass roof or retract-

able hardtop, the system is checking whether a

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

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remote control is inside the vehicle. Please

repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-

essary.<

compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen.

The hazard warning flashers flash and an

acoustic signal* sounds.<

Unlocking

Switching on radio readiness

Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the

start/stop button, refer to page 59.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch,

otherwise the engine will start.<

Starting the engine

You can start the engine or switch on the igni-

tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.

It is not necessary to insert a remote control into

the ignition switch, refer to page 59.

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-

senger's door completely, arrow 1. This corre-

sponds to pressing the

button.

Malfunction

Convenient access may malfunction due to

local radio waves. If this happens, open or close

the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-

trol or using the integrated key. To start the

engine afterward, insert the remote control into

the ignition switch.

Locking

Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for

approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing

the

button.

To preserve the battery, please make

sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off before locking the

Warning lamps

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when you attempt to

vehicle.<

start the engine: the engine cannot

Coupe: convenient closure

be started. The remote control is not inside the

vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote

control with you inside the vehicle or have it

checked. If necessary, insert another remote

control into the ignition switch.

For convenient closure, keep your finger on the

surface, arrow 2.

Convertible: window and convertible

top operation

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up while the engine is

running: the remote control is no

With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,

you can open and close the windows and the

convertible top when a remote control is

located inside the vehicle.

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is

switched off, the engine can only be restarted

within approx. 10 seconds.

Unlocking the luggage compartment

lid separately

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on and a message

appears on the Control Display:

Press the button on the outside of the luggage

compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing

replace the battery in the remote control.

the

button.

If the vehicle detects that a remote con-

trol has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle's cargo bay after the luggage

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>

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

Replacing the battery

The remote control for convenient access con-

tains a battery that will need to be replaced from

time to time.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control, refer to page 28.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

Convertible: opening, closing

Individually

2. Remove the cover.

3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-

ing up.

4. Press the cover on to close.

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

Take the old battery to a battery collec-

tion point or to your BMW center.<

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows

while closing them.

Take the remote control with you when you

leave the car, otherwise children could operate

the electric windows and possibly injure them-

selves.<

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch. The rear windows do not

close automatically.

Jointly

Coupe: opening, closing

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

All windows open as long as you press the

switch.

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

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>

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

All windows open automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

the window reopens slightly if the closing

force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch again past the resistance

point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

there. The window closes without pinch

protection.

Pull the switch:

All windows close as long as you pull the

switch.

Coupe: glass roof*, electric

After switching off the ignition

To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof

while closing it.

Take the remote control with you when you

leave the car, otherwise children could operate

the roof and possibly injure themselves.<

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

tion is switched off, you can still operate the

windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no

door is opened.

Convenient operation

For information on convenient operation via the

remote control or the door lock, refer to page 29

or 32. For information on closing with conve-

nient access, refer to Locking on page 30.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

window closes, the closing action is interrupted

and the window reopens slightly.

Raising

Despite the pinch protection system

check and clear the window's travel path

prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system

might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-

tions, such as thin objects, and the window

would continue closing.

Do not install any accessories that might inter-

fere with window movement. Otherwise the

pinch protection system could be impaired.

Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped

with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them

closely when closing to avoid personal injury.<

Press the switch.

>

The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-

ing visor opens slightly.

The open glass roof automatically travels

into the raised position. The sliding visor

remains completely open.

Opening, closing

>

Press the switch backwards to the resis-

tance point.

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

together as long as you hold the switch in

this position.

Closing without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-

dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-

dows normally, proceed as follows:

>

Press the switch backwards past the resis-

tance point.

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

automatically. Briefly press the switch again

to stop the opening movement.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and

You can close the glass roof in a similar manner

by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding

visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

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For information on convenient operation via the

remote control or door lock, refer to page 29

or 32.

1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior

lamps using the screwdriver from the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 233.

After switching off the ignition

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof

for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has

been opened.

Pinch protection system

If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-

ing closing from approximately the middle of

the opening in the roof, or during closing from

the raised position, the closing movement is

interrupted and the glass roof is opened again

slightly.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on

each side to press the clips.

Despite the pinch protection system

check and clear the roof's travel path prior

to closing it, otherwise the safety system might

fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such

as very thin objects, and the roof would con-

tinue closing.<

Closing without pinch protection

3. Remove the control unit.

If there is an external danger, press the switch

forward past the resistance point. The roof

closes without pinch protection.

4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort

will be required for manual operation.

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power failure, there is a possibility that

the glass roof can only be raised. The system

must be initialized. BMW recommends having

this work done by your BMW center.

Closing manually*

5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass roof manually:

onboard tool kit, refer to page 233, into the

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opening provided. Move the glass roof in

the desired direction.

from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid

water stains or soiling.

Do not place any objects on the retract-

able hardtop or on the luggage compart-

ment lid, otherwise they could fall during move-

ments of the retractable hardtop and cause

damage or injury.

Never move the retractable hardtop when the

rollover protection system is in the activated

position.

Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or

closed may result in damage or injury.

Do not reach into the mechanism while the

hardtop is opening or closing. Keep children

away from the swiveling area of the retractable

hardtop.<

6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the

lamp cover.

Convertible: retractable

hardtop

The retractable hardtop combines reliable

weather protection with simple and convenient

operation.

The retractable hardtop cannot be moved

at temperatures below +147/–106. A

message appears on the Control Display.<

The retractable hardtop can only be

opened and closed when the vehicle is

stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not

drive off until the hardtop has stopped mov-

ing.<

The following tips will enhance your driving

pleasure in your convertible:

>

It is advisable that you close the retractable

hardtop when you park the vehicle. Not only

does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle

interior against unanticipated weather dam-

age, it also offers theft protection. However,

even when the hardtop is closed, valuables

should only be stored in the locked cargo

bay.

Before opening and closing

>

Comply with the safety precautions

described above.

>

Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded

down and engaged on both sides, refer to

page 116, otherwise it will not be possible

to open the retractable hardtop.

>

Do not attach roof rack systems to the

retractable hardtop, and in particular do not

attach magnetic racks.

>

Do not place any objects next to or on the

cargo bay partition and close the storage

compartment on the left side of the cargo

bay.

Do not attach rack systems to the luggage

compartment lid, and in particular do not

attach magnetic racks.

Do not exceed the maximum loading height

under the cargo bay partition; refer to the

label in the cargo bay showing a line indicat-

ing the maximum height.

When the retractable hardtop is operated,

the luggage compartment lid swings back

and up. Before operating the retractable

hardtop, ensure that there is enough clear-

ance, e.g. when parked in front of a wall.

>

Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is

closed.

The vehicle should be parked on fairly level

ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a

lamp.

>

If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g.

after driving in the rain, water may drip into

the cargo bay. If necessary, remove items

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Opening and closing

Interruption

When the vehicle is stationary and at radio

readiness or beyond, refer to page 59:

The automatic sequence of movements is

interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is

released. The sequence can be continued in

the desired direction by pushing or pulling the

switch.

If possible, conserve the battery by only

operating the retractable hardtop when

the engine is running.

Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove

all foreign objects from the windshield frame as

these could prevent the hardtop from closing

properly.<

A hardtop that is not fully opened or

closed is a safety hazard.

Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce-

dure several times in close succession as this

could damage the mechanism.<

If the hardtop is not fully opened or

closed, the luggage compartment lid can-

not be opened and the windows cannot be

moved.<

Convenient operation with remote

control or via door lock

Refer to pages 30 and 32.

1

2

Pull button: open the retractable hardtop.

Push button: close the retractable hardtop.

Wind deflector*

The wind deflector keeps air movements in the

passenger compartment to a minimum when

the hardtop is open and provides an even more

comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.

LEDs

The side windows move down slightly

when the switch for hardtop operation is

pulled or pushed.<

If you push or pull the switch for a longer period

after the LED 2 goes out, the windows move up

again.

Installation

The wind deflector is stored in a protective

cover in the cargo bay. Brief instructions for

operation can be found on the protective cover.

LEDs

1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-

In the following situations, a message appears

on the Control Display or an acoustic signal

sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:

tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.

>

While the hardtop is being operated, the left

LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as

the top is fully opened or closed.

If the right-hand LED flashes red when you

release the switch, the opening or closing

action has not yet finished.

If the right LED lights up red when the

switch is pressed, the cargo bay partition is

folded up, the luggage compartment lid is

not closed, the vehicle is standing on a

strong incline or there is a malfunction. The

retractable hardtop cannot be moved.

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2. Press together the top and bottom parts of

the wind deflector until the catch engages,

arrow 2.

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-

lation.

Protective caps are provided in the vehicle for

the holders of the wind deflector.

Folding

3. Push the fastening pin, arrow 3, into the

opening provided on the right side of the

vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the

protective caps beforehand, if necessary.

4. Push the fastening pin, arrow 4, into the

opening provided on the left side of the

vehicle until it snaps into place.

Slide the red release lever towards the middle of

the wind deflector and push the two halves

apart.

Loading function

Cargo can still be loaded on the rear seat of the

vehicle even if the wind deflector has been

installed.

1. Lower all windows.

2. Fold down the top section of the wind

deflector, arrow 1.

5. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of

arrow 5 as far as the first stop to insert the

right fastening pin into the holders.

6. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of

arrow 6 as far as the

symbol to insert the

left fastening pin into the holders.

7. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-

tor.

With the wind deflector installed: do not

recline the front-seat backrests too far if

the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this

would damage the wind deflector.<

Only turn the rotary handle within the

range between the two symbols, other-

wise the cable system inside the wind deflector

could be damaged.<

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3. Turn the rotary handle to position

,

arrow 2.

Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward

and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3.

To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag

holders, you can fold the rear backrest down,

refer to page 117.

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Adjustments

Head restraint

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-

junction with the safety belts, the head

restraints and the airbags, the seated position

has a major influence on your safety in the event

of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-

tems operate with optimal efficiency, we

strongly urge you to observe the instructions

contained in the following section.

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way

that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

event of an accident.<

Head restraints, refer to page 47.

Safety belt

For additional information on transporting chil-

dren safely, refer to page 57.

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

they do not represent a substitute.

Airbags

Always maintain an adequate distance

between yourself and the airbags. Always

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your

hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,

to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or

arms in the event of the airbag being triggered

off.

Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is

equipped with a safety belt.

Never allow more than one person to

wear a single safety belt. Never allow

infants or small children to ride in a passenger's

lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits

low across the hips and does not press against

the abdomen.

The safety belt must not rest against the throat,

run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-

ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt

so that it sits as snugly as possible against the

lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-

wise the belt could slide over your hips and

injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal

collision.

No one and nothing is to come between the air-

bags and the seat occupant.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the

front passenger side as a storage area. Make

sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly,

e.g. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard,

otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front air-

bag is triggered.

Make sure that passengers do not lean their

heads against the side or head airbags, other-

wise serious injuries could result if the airbags

suddenly deployed.<

Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull

the belt in the upper-body area taut, otherwise

its restraining effect could be impaired.<

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries

resulting from contact with airbags cannot be

fully excluded, depending on the circum-

stances. The ignition and inflation noise may

provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-

tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-

porary.

Safety belts, refer to page 50.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while

the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the

ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

For airbag locations and additional information

on airbags, refer to page 95.

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accident.

On the front passenger seat as well, do not

incline the backrest too far to the rear while the

vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan-

ger in the event of an accident of sliding under

the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor-

mally provided by the belt.<

Comply with the instructions on head restraint

height on page 47, and on damaged safety

belts on page 50.

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Backrest

The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer

to Head restraints below.

Manual adjustment

Observe the adjustment instructions

above to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

Lumbar support*

Thigh support

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar

region.

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-

ward or back.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-

plementary support to help you maintain a

relaxed, upright sitting position.

Electrical adjustment

>

Increase or decrease curvature: press the

switch at the front or rear, respectively.

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 45 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

>

Shift curvature up or down: press the switch

at the top or bottom, respectively.

1

2

3

Longitudinal direction

Height

Angle

46

Backrest width*

Front seats

Coupe: height adjustment

You can change the width of the backrest to suit

your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-

eral-support pads.

>

To raise: pull up.

Press the front or rear end of the switch.

Backrest width decreases or increases accord-

ingly.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

slide the head restraint down.

Coupe: removing

Longitudinal adjustment from outside/

behind

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

Convertible: height adjustment

To move the front seats forward or backward

from outside or from one of the rear seats: with

the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end

2 of the switch.

>

To raise: press the button upward.

To lower: press the button downward.

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way

that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the

event of an accident. Only remove a head

restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in

question. Reinstall the head restraint before

transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise,

the passenger will be without protection from

the head restraint.<

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Coupe: rear seats

Height adjustment

Convenient entry

The convenient entry feature includes a mem-

ory function for the longitudinal adjustment and

backrest angle.

>

To raise: pull up.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

slide the head restraint down.

1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.

2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the

seat has moved into the desired position.

Removing

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

Previous position

2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat

backrest slightly forward and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat

automatically stops in its previous position, and

fold the backrest back. If you release the switch

before the previous seat position is reached,

the seat will stop at its current position.

Only remove the head restraints if no pas-

sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall

head restraints before transporting passengers

in the rear.<

When sliding the seat backward, make

sure no one is injured and no objects are

damaged.

Before driving off, engage both seats and back-

rests so that they are locked in place. Otherwise

there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected

movement.<

Entering the rear seats

Coupe

Heated seats*

Convertible

Seat backrest warning lamp:

Comes on when a seat backrest is not

engaged. In addition, a message

appears on the Control Display.

Press once for each temperature level.

Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

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To switch off:

Press button longer.

Convenience mode

1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch

on radio readiness, refer to page 59.

If you continue driving within approx.

15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically

activated at the previously set temperature.

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1

or 2.

The temperature is lowered or the heating is

switched off entirely to save on battery power.

The LEDs stay lit.

The adjusting procedure is halted immediately

when you touch a seat adjustment switch or

one of the memory buttons.

Safety feature

Seat and mirror memory

You can store and call up two different combi-

nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror

positions.

1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-

tion on or off, refer to page 59.

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2

and keep it pressed until the adjustment

process has been completed.

Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-

port are not stored in memory.

If the

button was pressed accidentally:

Press the button again; the LED goes out.

Storing

Call-up with the remote control

The driver's seat position last stored is stored

for the remote control currently in use.

You can select the occasion on which the seat is

reset to that position.

>

Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.

Call-up when the driver's door is opened.

When this Personal Profile function is

used, first make sure that the footwell

behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.

Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or

damage to objects as a result of a rearward

movement of the seat.<

1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,

refer to page 59.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the

desired positions.

3. Press the

button.

The adjusting procedure is halted immediately

when you touch a seat adjustment switch or

one of the memory buttons.

The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the

LED goes out.

Selecting automatic call-up

The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-

tions are stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Call-up

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Do not call up memory while you are driv-

ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-

ment could result in an accident.<

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

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5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

Closing

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of

any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-

erly, refer to page 45.

6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

7. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-

troller.

Opening

8. Select "After unlocking" or "After door

opened".

1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

'Fasten safety belts' reminder for front

seats

The indicator lamps come on and an

acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a

message appears on the Control Dis-

play. Check whether the safety belt

has been fastened correctly.

9. Press the controller.

The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as

long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-

tened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also

activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph

or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt is

not fastened, if objects are placed on the front

passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger

unfasten their safety belts.

Switching off automatic call-up

Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.

Safety belts

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 45 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

Damage to safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or

stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-

tem, including any belt tensioners or child-

restraint systems, replaced and the belt

anchors checked. Have this work done only by

your BMW center or at a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

they do not represent a substitute.

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respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is

not guaranteed that the safety devices will func-

tion properly.<

Although there is a pinch protection sys-

tem, always check that the maneuvering

area of the belt hand-over is clear. Otherwise it

cannot be ensured that the system will stop

moving in certain extreme situations.<

Coupe: belt hand-over

The concept

Mirrors

The belt hand-over makes it easier for you to

fasten your safety belt. When you close the

door and switch on radio readiness or the igni-

tion, the belt hand-over extends automatically

and presents the safety belt in a position that is

convenient for fastening it around you. After

you have fastened your safety belt, the belt

hand-over retracts to its original position.

Exterior mirrors

The front passenger's mirror is more con-

vex than the driver's mirror. The objects

seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind

you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;

otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci-

dent.<

Even if you have not yet fastened your safety

belt, the belt hand-over will retract if you:

1

2

Adjustments

>

Wait for more than approx. one minute

Open the corresponding door

Start to drive.

Switching to the other mirror or automatic

curb monitor*

3

Folding mirrors in and out*

Closing the respective door reactivates the belt

hand-over if the ignition or radio-readiness is

on.

The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for

the remote control currently in use. The stored

position is called up automatically when the

vehicle is unlocked.

Front passenger's seat

The belt hand-over will extend only if the seat is

occupied and after the front passenger's door is

closed.

Manual adjustment

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

press the edge of the glass.

Pinch protection system

Folding mirrors in and out*

If the belt hand-over encounters resistance on

moving in or out, it moves back slightly in the

opposite direction and stops in this position. To

reactivate the belt hand-over: open and close

the door or switch the ignition off and on.

At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/

20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by

pressing button 3. This can be beneficial in nar-

row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors

that were folded in by hand back out into their

correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are

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folded out automatically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

Interior and exterior mirrors*,

automatic dimming feature

Before entering an automatic car wash,

fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with

button 3, to prevent them from being damaged

due to the width of the vehicle.<

Automatic heating

Depending on the outside temperature, both

exterior mirrors are heated automatically when

the engine is running or the ignition is switched

on.

The automatic dimming feature of the interior

and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo

cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo

cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is

on the back of the mirror.

Passenger-side mirror tilt function –

automatic curb monitor*

Activating

In order to ensure that the system functions

correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not

cover the area between the interior rearview

mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive

labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield

directly in front of the mirror.

1. Push the switch to the position for the

driver's-side mirror, arrow 1.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Do not adjust the steering wheel position

while the car is in motion, otherwise there

is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-

ment.<

2. Engage reverse gear or transmission posi-

tion R.

The glass of the mirror on the passenger

side tilts slightly down. This allows the

driver to see the area immediately adjacent

to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into

a parking space.

Deactivating

Push the switch to the position for the passen-

ger-side mirror, arrow 2.

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seated posi-

tion.

3. Swing the lever back up.

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Do not use force to swing the lever

back up, otherwise the mechanism

A list showing various functions is dis-

played:

will be damaged.<

> "Navigation voice instructions"

Voice messages from the navigation

system*

Programmable buttons on the steering

wheel

> "Air recirculation on / off"

Permanent shut-off of outside air, refer

to Automatic recirculated-air control

AUC on page 105

Depending on the equipment, you can individu-

ally program either one or two buttons:

> "Mute on / off"

To mute the audio sources

> "Monitor on / off"

To switch the Control Display on/off

> "Telephone list"*

To show/hide the phone book or last dis-

played list of stored phone numbers

> "Next entertainment source"

This setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

To change the audio source

5. Select the desired function and press the

controller.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

6. With two programmable buttons: select the

button and press the controller.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Operating a function

Briefly press the button on the steering wheel.

4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press

the controller.

If you have programmed "Navigation voice

instructions" for one button:

>

Switch voice instructions on/off:

Press the button for a longer period.

To repeat the last voice instruction:

Press the button briefly.

To cancel a voice instruction during an

announcement:

Press the button briefly.

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ogic: shift modes and Drivelogic drive

programs, refer to page 65

MDrive*

With MDrive you can configure several individ-

ual settings for your vehicle on the Control Dis-

play and activate them using the

the steering wheel.

> "EDC"

Programs of the Electronic Damper

Control EDC*, refer to page 90

button on

> "DSC"

Dynamic Stability Control and

M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 88

Configuring settings

You can set MDrive on the Control Display

when the ignition is switched on.

> "POWER"

Programs of the M Engine Dynamics

Control, refer to page 68

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

> "Servotronic"

This opens the start menu.

Programs of the Servotronic, refer to

page 95

> "Shift lights"

Shift Lights, refer to page 66

You can reset all MDrive settings to their

default values:

> "Reset to default"

5. Select the desired function.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "M settings" and press the control-

ler.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

6. Press the controller.

7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-

ting.

The functions contained in MDrive are dis-

played:

> "M DKG Drivelogic"

M dual clutch transmission with Drivel-

"Unchanged" retains the current setting

made outside of MDrive.

8. Press the controller.

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The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

4. Select "Key-dependent settings" and press

the controller.

Activating the settings

Press the

button on the steering wheel.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on. The settings made

on the Control Display for the functions

in MDrive are active.

Pressing the button again deactivates MDrive.

If the indicator lamp flashes after the but-

ton was pressed, MDrive was unable to

respond because the Antilock Brake System

ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC are cur-

rently regulating driving stability. Press the

button again when the indicator lamp is no

longer flashing.<

The available functions are displayed:

> "POWER"

Programs of the M Engine Dynamics

Control, refer to page 68

> "EDC"

Programs of the Electronic Damper

Control EDC*, refer to page 90

You can change individual settings outside of

MDrive even when MDrive is activated, e.g.

using the buttons on the center console. To

reactivate all settings made on the Control Dis-

> "Shift lights"

Shift Lights, refer to page 66

5. Select the desired function.

play for MDrive: press the

button twice.

Key-dependent settings

For the remote control currently in use, you can

set your preferred program for the M Engine

Dynamics Control and Electronic Damper Con-

trol EDC. These presettings are called up when

the engine is started.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

6. Press the controller.

1. Press the

button.

7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-

ting.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

8. Press the controller.

3. Select "M settings" and press the control-

ler.

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The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

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Transporting children safely

or improperly installed child-restraint systems

The right place for children

can increase the risk of injury to children.

Always follow the installation instructions for

the system with the greatest care.

Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, otherwise they could endanger

themselves and/or other persons by opening

the doors, for example.<

On the front passenger seat

After installing a child-restraint system on

the front passenger seat, make sure that

the front and side airbags for the front passen-

ger are deactivated, otherwise there is an

increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

Children always in the rear

Accident research has shown that the safest

place for children is on the rear seat.

Children under the age of 13 or smaller

than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only

in the rear in suitable child-restraint systems

appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth-

erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the

event of an accident.<

Backrest width*

The backrest width of the front passen-

ger's seat must be at its widest possible

setting. Do not change the setting after install-

ing the child seat. Otherwise the child seat's

stability on the front passenger's seat is lim-

ited.<

Children 13 years of age or older must be buck-

led in with a safety belt as soon as there no

longer is any child-restraint system that is

appropriate for their age, size and weight.

1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-

ting, refer to page 47.

Exception for front passenger seat

2. Install the child seat.

Should it be necessary to use a child-

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas-

senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child

traveling on that seat will face a significant risk

of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even

with a child-restraint system.<

Child seat security

For more information on automatic deactivation

of the front passenger airbags refer to page 96.

Installing child-restraint

systems

Observe the child-restraint system man-

ufacturer's instructions when selecting,

installing and using child-restraint systems.

Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin-

ished.<

The rear safety belts and the front passenger's

safety belt can be prevented from being pulled

out in order to fasten child-restraint systems.

To lock the safety belt

1. Secure the child-restraint system with the

belt.

Standard child-restraint systems are designed

to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt

section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly

2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.

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3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut

against the child-restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt

1. Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child-restraint system.

3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the

way.

For child-restraint systems with tether straps

there are two additional anchors, see arrows.

LATCH child-restraint fixing

system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-

dren.

Coupe: placement of the tether strap

Make sure the upper retaining strap does

not run over sharp edges and is not

twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-

wise the strap will not properly secure the child-

restraint system in the event of an accident.<

To install and use the LATCH child

restraint system, follow the operating and

safety instructions provided by the manufac-

turer of the system, otherwise the protective

function of the seat may be compromised.<

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out

of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.

Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors

are correctly engaged and that the child

restraint system is resting firmly against the

backrest, otherwise the protective function of

the seat may be compromised.<

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for upper retaining strap

Anchor

Rear window shelf

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap of child-restraint sys-

tem

1. Push the head restraint upward.

The anchor points for the lower LATCH

anchors are located behind the labeled protec-

tive caps.

2. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the head restraint holders.

3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to

the anchor.

Coupe: child-restraint system with

tether strap

4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost

position.

Use the top tether anchors to secure

child-restraint systems only, otherwise

the anchors could be damaged.<

5. Pull the retaining strap taut.

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Driving

Ignition lock

Start/stop button

Insert the remote control into the

ignition lock

Pressing the start/stop button switches radio

readiness or the ignition on or off.

Manual transmission: when you press the

start/stop button while the clutch is

depressed, the engine starts.

M dual clutch transmission: when you press the

start/stop button while the brake is depressed,

the engine starts.<

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

>

Radio readiness is switched on.

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Convenient access*

If the car is equipped with convenient access,

only insert the remote control into the ignition

lock under special circumstances, refer to

page 36.

Radio readiness

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

The time and the outside temperature are dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Radio readiness is switched off automatically:

Removing the remote control from the

ignition lock

>

When the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out

of the ignition lock as this may cause

damage.<

>

In cars with convenient access*, by touch-

ing the surface above the door lock, refer to

Locking on page 37

Before removing the remote control, push it all

the way in to release the locking mechanism.

Ignition on

>

The ignition is switched off if it was on.

All electrical consumers can operate. The

odometer and trip odometer are displayed in

the instrument cluster.

When the engine is off, please switch off

the ignition and any unnecessary electri-

cal consumers in order to preserve the bat-

tery.<

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The starter operates automatically for a certain

time, and stops automatically as soon as the

engine has started.

Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-

plays in the instrument cluster go out.

To stop the starting procedure: press the start/

stop button again.

Starting the engine

M dual clutch transmission with

Drivelogic

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,

otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust

gases can cause unconsciousness and death.

The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,

an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.

Never leave an unattended vehicle with the

engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre-

sents a potential safety hazard.

Before leaving the car with the engine running,

place the transmission in neutral and forcefully

apply the parking brake to prevent the car from

moving.<

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-

venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 36.

1. Depress the brake.

2. Press the start/stop button.

The engine starts with the selector level in any

position. Driving off: with the engine running,

move the selector level from the middle position

Β in the desired direction.

Every time you start the engine, sequential

mode is activated in program S3 if you lightly

press the selector lever to the right to position

D/S with the brake pedal depressed.

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion as well as repeated start attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and

there is a danger of overheating and damaging

the catalytic converter.<

Switching off the engine

Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the

vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right

away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Always take the remote control with you

when you leave the vehicle.

When parking, apply the parking brake force-

fully, otherwise the vehicle could begin to roll.<

Manual transmission

1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/

stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

4. Removing the remote control from the igni-

tion lock, refer to page 59.

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with con-

venient access, inside the vehicle, refer to

page 36.

M dual clutch transmission with

Drivelogic

1. Press the start/stop button.

If N is engaged when you switch off the

engine, you are notified visually and acous-

tically.

1. Depress the brake.

2. Depress the clutch and shift to neutral.

3. Press the start/stop button.

2. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

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3. Remove the remote control from the igni-

tion lock, refer to page 59. This automati-

cally engages transmission position P.

Releasing

Before driving into a car wash

The vehicle is able to roll when you perform the

following steps:

1. Insert the remote control, even with conve-

nient access, into the ignition lock.

2. Depress the brake.

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and

lower the lever.

3. Engage transmission position N.

4. Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll.

In exceptional cases, if the parking brake

has to be used to slow or stop the car, do

not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-

tinuously press the button of the parking brake

lever.

Otherwise, excessive force on the parking

brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the

rear of the car to swerve.<

Transmission position P is engaged:

>

Automatically after approx. 30 minutes

When you remove the remote control from

the ignition lock

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-

ing action, occasionally apply the parking

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming

to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.

The brake lamps do not light up when the park-

ing brake is applied.<

Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-

vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it

brakes the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp is lit, and when you

drive off an acoustic signal sounds in

addition. The parking brake is still

applied.

Manual transmission

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press

the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise

the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-

ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<

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not continue driving until the transmission has

cooled down.

Reverse gear

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a

slight resistance has to be overcome.

Avoid driving off frequently with high accelera-

tion and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by

pressing lightly on the accelerator while letting

the clutch slip, as this may cause the transmis-

sion to overheat.

M dual clutch transmission

with Drivelogic*

In traffic congestion or at very low speeds, use

the Low Speed Assistant, refer to the informa-

tion below.

The concept

The M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic

is an automated manual transmission with two

clutches and a partial transmission in which an

electro-hydraulic system takes over clutch

action and shifting.

With the M dual clutch transmission, gears are

changed without interruption of the traction

force.

Low Speed Assistant

The Low Speed Assistant supports you when

driving at very low speeds: the vehicle moves at

walking speed and automatically controls the

engine speed. You can also use the Low Speed

Assistant when rocking the vehicle out of deep

snow. To do so, shift between reverse gear and

the forward position without pressing the brake.

The M dual clutch transmission is operated

using the selector lever and two shift paddles

on the steering wheel.

Activating

1. Engage a drive position.

The transmission offers you the following func-

tions:

2. Briefly tap the accelerator.

The vehicle rolls at the minimum speed. Do not

press the brake continuously as this may cause

the transmission to overheat.

>

Selection between manual and automatic

operation: sequential mode or drive mode

>

Selection between different drive pro-

grams, Drivelogic, refer to page 65

Deactivating

>

Shift Lights, refer to page 66

Brake the vehicle to a stop to deactivate the

Low Speed Assistant.

Automatic downshifting and protection

against selecting the wrong gear even in

sequential mode

Selector lever positions

>

Launch Control, refer to page 67

Automatic throttle blip

Low Speed Assistant

System limitations

The M dual clutch transmission is equipped

with an overheating protection system that pro-

tects the clutch against extreme loads.

The indicator lamp lights up yellow

when the transmission becomes too

>

R: reverse gear

warm. Avoid high engine loads and

driving off frequently. When the transmission is

overheated, the indicator lamp lights up red and

the fuel supply to the engine is cut off. You can-

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>

Β: middle position

> N: neutral

Shift from sequential mode to drive mode:

Press the selector lever to the right in the D/S

direction.

> +: shift up manually

> –: shift down manually

Shift back to sequential mode: shift using the

shift paddles or the selector lever, or press the

selector level to the right in the D/S direction

again.

> D/S: change between drive mode and

sequential mode

The selector lever locks in position R. In other

transmission positions, it stays in the middle

position; the gear positions are engaged by

pressing lightly in the desired direction.

On a level road, you can drive off in second gear,

e.g. on slippery roads.

The M dual clutch transmission assists you in

the following situations:

The gear position currently engaged is indi-

cated by LEDs in the selector lever.

>

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

when they will result in a plausible combina-

tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for

example, a downshift that would cause the

engine to overrev will not be executed by

the system.

Shiftlock

When the vehicle is stationary, press the brake

pedal before shifting out of N, otherwise the

desired gear will not be engaged.

>

When the vehicle stops, the transmission

automatically shifts down to first gear.

R Reverse

Shortly before the vehicle slows down to

below the minimum speed of the gear cur-

rently engaged, the transmission automati-

cally shifts down without requiring your

intervention.

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

If the driving situation demands, e.g. when

downshifting on a slippery road, the M dual

clutch transmission automatically disengages

and engages the clutch, i.e. it is not necessary

to manually engage the neutral position.

Rapid downshifting: in sequential mode, you

can skip several gears to achieve optimal accel-

eration. To do so, press the accelerator past the

resistance point and pull the left shift paddle

once or press the selector lever forward once.

N engages when you open the driver's

door while the engine is running, your

safety belt is not fastened and you activate nei-

ther the brake pedal nor the accelerator. To

drive off after closing the driver's door and fas-

tening your safety belt, move the selector lever

to position N first and then to the desired drive

position.<

D drive mode

In drive mode, all forward gears are shifted auto-

matically.

Shift from drive mode to sequential mode: shift

using the shift paddles or the selector lever, or

press the selector level to the right in the D/S

direction.

N remains engaged even after the engine

is switched off if you leave the remote

control in the ignition lock. Use this function in

an automatic car wash, for example, refer to

page 61.<

Shift back to drive mode: press the selector

lever to the right in the D/S direction again.

Kick-down: to accelerate rapidly, e.g. when

passing, press the accelerator down past the

resistance point. This provides maximum accel-

eration.

S sequential mode

Shift up or down using the shift paddles or the

selector lever. You do not need to lift your foot

off the accelerator when doing so.

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P Park

Via the shift paddles on the steering

wheel

P engages automatically when you switch

off the engine unless N is engaged and

the remote control remains in the ignition lock,

refer to page 59. As soon as you remove the

remote control from the ignition lock, P

engages regardless of the position of the selec-

tor lever.<

Displays in the instrument cluster

>

To shift up, pull the right-hand shift paddle

+ briefly.

To shift down, pull the left-hand shift paddle

– briefly.

Unlocking the transmission lock

manually

If a power failure occurs, e.g. if the battery

is discharged or disconnected, the trans-

mission lock must be released manually, other-

wise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehi-

cle cannot be towed.<

1

2

Engaged gear 1 to 7, R, N, P

Selected drive program,

corresponds to the number of illuminated

fields, refer to Drivelogic, page 65

3

The gear currently engaged is displayed

together with a D in drive mode

Release the transmission lock manually for tow-

ing only and forcefully apply the parking brake

beforehand to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

After parking the vehicle, lock the transmission

lock again.

At very low outside temperatures, this display

may not be functional. The engaged driving

direction is indicated by the LEDs on the selec-

tor lever.

Releasing

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

Changing gears

2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

until the sleeve is inside out.

Via the selector lever

>

To shift up, pull back the selector lever.

3. Push the black cover forward using the

screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer

to page 233.

>

To shift down, push it forward.

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from sequential to drive mode, drive program 3

is active.

In drive mode

Five drive programs are available for selection,

from winter program/balanced 1 to sporting and

highly dynamic 5.

In sequential mode

You can choose between six drive programs,

from winter program/balanced 1 to sporty

puristic 6.

4. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of

the white lever, arrow 1.

Program 6 is available when Dynamic Stability

Control is deactivated, refer to page 88. If DSC

is activated, the program changes from 6 to 5.

To maintain driving stability, activate DSC

whenever possible.<

Selecting the drive program via the

button in the center console

5. Pull the screwdriver back all the way, arrow

2. The transmission lock is released.

6. Carefully remove the screwdriver, for exam-

ple to avoid accidentally engaging the

transmission lock during towing.

After parking the vehicle, lock the trans-

mission lock again. Otherwise there is a

danger of the vehicle rolling.<

Press the button repeatedly until the desired

drive program is displayed in the instrument

cluster, refer to page 64.

Locking

1. Insert the screwdriver into the opening of

the white lever and press forward.

The transmission lock is locked again.

Selecting the drive program via the

button on the steering wheel

2. Fold back the black cover until it engages

audibly.

You can also activate your preferred drive pro-

3. Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back

into place.

gram via the

refer to MDrive on page 54.

button on the steering wheel,

Jump-starting and towing, refer to page 243.

You can set MDrive on the Control Display

when the ignition is switched on.

Drivelogic

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Various drive programs are available to you via

Drivelogic.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

After every change between sequential and

drive mode, the program selected last in each

case is active. Exception: after the first change

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

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3. Select "M settings" and press the control-

ler.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

5. Select "M DKG Drivelogic" and press the

controller. The first setting is highlighted.

6. Turn the controller to set the drive mode or

sequential mode.

"Unchanged" retains the current settings

made outside of MDrive.

1. As the vehicle approaches its maximum

engine speed, the yellow LEDs 1 light up

consecutively to indicate the impending

shift point.

7. Press the controller to select the drive pro-

grams.

8. Turn the controller to set the drive program.

9. Press the controller.

2. At the latest, shift when the red LEDs 2 light

up.

Shift Lights

The LEDs flash when the maximum allowable

engine speed is reached. When the maximum

engine speed is exceeded, the fuel supply is cut

off to protect the engine. Avoid engine speeds

in this range at all costs.

To achieve the best possible acceleration in

sequential mode when using a sporty driving

style, the Shift Lights in the instrument cluster

indicate the best shift point just before the max-

imum engine speed is reached.

Switching the Shift Lights on/off

For operating principle, refer to page 77.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 59.

2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator

lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-

bol appears in the display accompanied by

the word "SET".

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Do not use Launch Control too often, as

the higher loads on the vehicle lead to

premature component wear.<

Launch Control is available when the engine is

at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-

tinuously for at least 6 miles/10 km.

1. Press the brake while the engine is running.

2. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC,

refer to page 89.

3. Press button 2.

3. Select sequential mode with Drivelogic

drive program 6.

4. With the vehicle stationary, press the selec-

tor lever forward and hold. A flag symbol

appears in the instrument cluster.

5. Press the accelerator down all the way. The

engine speed when driving off is controlled.

6. If you wish, you can adjust the drive-off

engine speed by up to approx. 500 rpm:

4. Use button 1 to select:

>

Shift Lights activated.

>

Shift Lights deactivated.

5. Press button 2.

After the ignition is switched off and the engine

is restarted, the status set for the remote con-

trol in use is active, refer to Key-dependent set-

tings on page 55.

> Increase the drive-off engine speed by

approx. 100 rpm: press the lever beyond

the resistance point, arrow 1.

You can set and call up the preferred status

of the Shift Lights via the MDrive, refer to

page 54.

> Decrease the drive-off engine speed by

approx. 100 rpm: pull the lever beyond

the resistance point, arrow 2.

Brightness of Shift Lights

> Reset the drive-off engine speed: press

the lever upward or downward, arrows 3.

The brightness of the Shift Lights can be set

using the brightness level of the instrument

cluster, refer to Instrument lighting on

page 101.

7. The vehicle accelerates when you release

the selector lever. Keep the accelerator

pressed all the way down.

8. The transmission shifts up automatically as

long as the accelerator is pressed all the

way down.

Launch Control

Launch Control enables you to drive off with an

optimal vehicle acceleration on a high grip road

surface.

Launch Control only becomes available again

after a certain distance has been driven.

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Do not use Launch Control during the vehicle

break-in period, refer to page 124.

After the ignition is switched off and the engine

is restarted, the program set for the remote

control in use is active, refer to Key-dependent

settings on page 55.

To maintain driving stability, activate DSC

whenever possible.<

Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

M Engine Dynamics Control

With M Engine Dynamics Control you can influ-

ence how sportily your vehicle should respond

to movements of the accelerator. Three pro-

grams are available to you.

"Normal" program

In the "Normal" program, the engine responds

gently to accelerator movements, which is ideal

for city traffic or on snow, for example.

"Sport" program

1

2

3

High beams

The "Sport" program provides for a more spon-

taneous response of the engine to accelerator

movements.

Headlamp flasher

Turn signals

Using turn signals

"Sport Plus"* program

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

In the "Sport Plus" program, the engine

responds to accelerator movements with high

spontaneity and uncompromising sportiness.

The "Sport Plus" program can only be activated

via MDrive, refer to MDrive on page 54.

To turn off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator

has failed.<

Selecting a program

Indicating a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for

as long as you wish to indicate a turn.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.

The turn signals flash three times.

You can activate or deactivate this function.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Press the POWER button to switch between

the "Normal" and "Sport" programs.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

In the "Sport" and "Sport Plus" programs, the

LED in the POWER button lights up.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

You can also set and call up your preferred

program via MDrive, refer to page 54.

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4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Lighting" is selected and press the

controller.

The system switches to operation in the inter-

mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press twice or press beyond the resistance

point.

The system switches to normal speed when the

vehicle is stationary.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the

intermittent-wipe time is a preset.

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time

between wipes is controlled automatically and

depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain

sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in

front of the interior rearview mirror.

6. Select "Triple turn signal" and press the

controller.

Triple turn signaling is activated.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Wiper system

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

1

2

3

Switching on wipers

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

rain sensor*

Turn knurled wheel 5 up or down.

4

5

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-

sitivity of the rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

The LED goes out.

Switching on wipers

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-

ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired

wiper activation.<

Press the lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-

tion when released.

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Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and

the wipers are operated for a short time.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched

on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and

appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any

danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield. If you do, your vision could be

obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be

added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.

Do not use the washers when the washer fluid

reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage

the washer pump.<

All washer nozzles are supplied with washer

fluid by the same reservoir.

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer

antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

Mix the water and antifreeze before filling

the washer fluid reservoir to make sure

the correct concentration is maintained.<

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated

automatically while the engine is running or the

ignition is switched on.

Capacity

Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.

Washer fluid

Cruise control

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.

Therefore, keep it away from ignition

sources and only store it in the closed original

container that is kept out of reach of children,

otherwise there is a risk of personal injury.

Comply with the instructions on the con-

tainer.<

The concept

Cruise control is available for use at speeds of

approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores

and maintains the speed that you specify using

the lever on the steering column.

Do not use cruise control when driving at

constant speed is prevented by adverse

conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or

poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice

or loose surfaces. Otherwise you could lose

control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a

result.<

Washer fluid filler neck

Only refill washer fluid when the engine is

cool to avoid contact with hot engine

parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire

hazard and a risk to personal safety.<

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Accelerate strongly, increase speed in intervals

of 10:

One lever for all functions

Press the lever beyond the resistance point,

arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. The system stores and

maintains the speed.

Decreasing speed

Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point

or beyond, arrow 2, until the desired speed is

displayed.

1

2

Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-

ing

>

Each time the lever is pulled to the resis-

tance point, the desired speed is decreased

by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.

Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-

ating

3

4

Deactivating cruise control

>

Each time the lever is pulled beyond the

resistance point, the desired speed is

reduced by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h until the

minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h is

achieved.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Maintaining current speed

Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.

The car's current speed is stored and main-

tained. It is displayed on the speedometer and

briefly in the instrument cluster. This function is

not available when DSC is switched off.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

Deactivating cruise control

Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.

The displays on the speedometer disappear.

On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to

maintain the set speed if current engine power

output is insufficient. If engine braking power is

insufficient on a downhill grade, the stored

speed may be exceeded.

In addition, the system is automatically deacti-

vated:

>

When you brake the vehicle

When you shift or depress the clutch

When you deactivate DSC

Increasing desired speed

Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance

point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired

speed is reached.

When DSC or ABS is intervening

Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing

the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator

pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved

again and maintained.

>

Each time the lever is pressed lightly to the

resistance point, the desired speed is

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

>

Each time the lever is pressed beyond the

resistance point, the desired speed is

increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press the button, arrow 4.

The stored speed is resumed and maintained.

The system stores and maintains the speed.

When the ignition is switched off, the stored

speed value is cleared and can no longer be

called up.

Accelerating using the lever

Accelerate slightly, increase speed steadily:

Press the lever to the resistance point, arrow 1,

until the desired speed is reached.

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Displays in the instrument cluster

1

2

Stored speed

Selected speed is displayed briefly

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Everything under control

roads, for example, otherwise there is an

increased risk of an accident.<

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting trip odometer:

With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in

the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

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

perature and odometer reading briefly after the

remote control has been taken out of the igni-

tion lock:

1

2

Knob in the instrument cluster

Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

Outside temperature and clock, refer to

Computer on page 74

3

Odometer and trip odometer

Tachometer

Knob in the instrument cluster

>

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

Units of measure

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 page 77.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Time, outside temperature display

Setting the time, refer to page 80.

Outside temperature warning

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.

The prewarning field, arrow 1, and the red warn-

ing field, arrow 2, change in relation to the

engine temperature. The permissible engine

speed increases with increased engine temper-

ature. Avoid engine speeds in the prewarning

field, if possible.

Black ice can also form at temperatures

above +377/+36. You should there-

fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded

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Never drive at engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the engine speed is limited to

protect the engine.

You can find information on refueling on

page 214.

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.

Coolant temperature

Reserve

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and

therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-

tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-

play.

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve

zone, a message briefly appears on the Control

Display and the cruising range for the remaining

amount of fuel is displayed on the computer.

Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/

50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-

play.

Check coolant level, refer to page 226.

Engine oil temperature

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.<

Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

When the engine is at normal operating temper-

ature, the engine oil temperature is between

approx. 1757/806 and approx. 2507/

1206.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-

sage appears on the Control Display.

Fuel gauge

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

The following items of information are dis-

played in the order listed:

>

Cruising range

Oil level, refer to Checking oil level on

page 223

>

Average fuel consumption

Speed

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.6 US gal/

63 liters.

No information

M dual clutch transmission:

Outside temperature, time, cruising

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range, oil level, average fuel consumption and

speed appear in the top display.<

until "Car Data" is selected and press the

controller.

To set the corresponding units of measure,

refer to Units of measure on page 77.

Cruising range

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.

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.<

4. Select "Onboard info" and press the con-

troller.

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 76, you

can have the average consumption for another

trip displayed.

To reset average fuel consumption: press the

button in the turn indicator lever for approx.

2 seconds.

>

Estimated time of arrival at destination:

> Manually enter a distance in the com-

puter, refer to information further below

Displays on the Control Display

> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-

tem, refer to page 136

You can also call up the computer via iDrive; for

operating principle refer to page 16.

>

Cruising range

1. Press the

button.

Distance to destination:

This opens the start menu.

> Manually enter a distance in the com-

2. Move the controller to the right to call up

"Navigation".

puter, refer to information further below

> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-

3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

tem, refer to page 136

>

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Resetting values

You can reset the values for average speed and

average consumption:

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the controller.

2. Press the controller again to confirm your

selection.

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Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all

values to zero:

Entering a distance manually

1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the

controller.

1. Select "Set" and press the controller.

2. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

Display options

You can display the computer or the trip com-

puter in the assistance window.

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the con-

troller.

2. Turn the controller to select the distance to

your destination.

2. Select a menu item:

> "Onboard info"

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

> "Trip computer"

3. Press the controller.

The distance is automatically entered during

destination guidance.

Trip computer

The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holiday

trip.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Call up "Navigation".

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-

troller.

>

Departure time

Driving time

Distance traveled

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

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Settings and information

Operating principle

1

2

Button for:

3

When the lights are on: instrument lighting

brightness 101

> Selecting display

> Setting values

Button for:

4

5

6

7

8

Calling up Check Control 83

Setting the time 80

Setting the date 82

> Confirming selected display or set val-

ues

Viewing service requirement display 78

Switching Shift Lights* on/off 66

> Calling up computer information 74

4. Select "Language / Units" and press the

controller.

Exiting displays

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.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Units" is selected and press the con-

troller.

Units of measure

You can set units of measure.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

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6. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

The extent of service work required can

be read out from the remote control by

your BMW Service Advisor.<

7. Select the desired measurement unit and

press the controller.

For certain maintenance operations, you can

view the respective distance remaining or due

date individually in the instrument cluster.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Service requirements

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 59.

2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".

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.

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual

service items.

Possible displays

1

Button for selecting functions

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2

Service requirements

3

4

5

6

Engine oil

7

Brake fluid

Roadworthiness test*

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

The sequence of displayed service items may

vary. The data for the next service appointment

is shown first.

A list of selected maintenance operations and, if

applicable, inspections required by law is dis-

played.

Supplementary information

You can call up detailed information about the

maintenance regimen on the Control Display.

You can request more detailed information on

every entry:

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

Select the entry and press the controller.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Service requirements" is selected and

press the controller.

To exit from the menu:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a legally man-

dated inspection is approaching. Please

schedule a service appointment.

The service deadline has already passed.

6. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the second field from the top. Turn the con-

troller until "Status" is selected and press

the controller.

Entering deadlines for legally required

inspections*

Make sure the date on the Control Display is

always set correctly, refer to page 82, otherwise

the effectiveness of Condition Based Service

CBS is not ensured.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

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4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

Clock

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 28.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Service requirements" is selected and

press the controller.

Setting the time

6. Select "Status" and press the controller.

7. Select "State inspection" and press the

controller.

In the instrument cluster

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

12h/24h format below.

8. Select "Set service date" and press the

controller. The month is highlighted.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the time and the word "SET".

9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

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.

10. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

Via iDrive

11. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

12. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Select

and press the controller.

More information on the BMW Maintenance

System can be found on page 227.

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1. Press the

button once or twice until

5. If necessary, move the controller forwards

to move the highlight marker to the upper-

most field.

the start menu appears.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

6. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected

and press the controller.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

7. Turn the controller until "Set time" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

Adjusting settings

8. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

9. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

The system accepts the new time.

Switching on the hour signal*

You will hear three tones just before each full

hour.

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Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.

The hour signal is activated.

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

6. Press button 2.

The system stores the new date.

Setting the 12h/24h format

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Via iDrive

1. Press the

button.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

This opens the start menu.

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

This opens the start menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Select "Date" and press the controller.

5. Select "Time format" and press the control-

ler.

6. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

Date

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 28.

5. Select "Set date" and press the controller.

The first date display setting is selected.

Setting the date

6. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next setting is highlighted.

In the instrument cluster

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

to Setting the date format below.

8. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the date is stored.

Setting the date format

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the date and the word "SET".

5. Select "Date format" and press the control-

ler.

2. Press button 2.

6. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

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

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

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Explanatory text messages

Check Control

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 mes-

sages at the bottom of the Control Display.

Text messages at the lower edge of the Control

Display explain the meaning of the displayed

indicator and warning lamps.

Indicator and warning lamps

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a

variety of combinations and colors.

For most Check Control messages, you can

view more information later, e.g. regarding the

cause of a malfunction and how to respond,

refer to page 84.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown

as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

To exit the displayed information:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

Hiding Check Control messages

indicates that Check Control messages have

been stored. You can view the Check Control

messages whenever it is convenient for you.

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

Some Check Control messages are displayed

until the malfunctions have been rectified. They

cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur

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at the same time, they are displayed in succes-

sion.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

They are marked with the symbol shown

here.

Other messages are automatically hidden after

approx. 20 seconds, but are kept in memory.

They are marked with the symbol shown

here.

Viewing stored Check Control

messages

4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Check Control messages" is selected

and press the controller.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".

2. Press button 2.

"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check

Control messages.

If a Check Control message has been

stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.

It is accompanied by a text message on the

Control Display.

6. Select a text message and press the con-

troller.

3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside tem-

perature and the time.

Viewing more information later

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

To exit the display:

1. Press the

button.

Select

and press the controller.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

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

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receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in

an urban area.

4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-

ler.

After the warning, you are only alerted to reach-

ing this speed a second time if your vehicle

speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or

5 km/h.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Call up "Navigation".

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.

Starting, stopping or resetting

>

Select "Start" and press the controller.

The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.

>

Select "Reset" and press the controller.

The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was

running beforehand.

>

Select "Stop" and press the controller.

This stops the timer.

Taking an interim time reading

Select "Interim time" and press the controller.

The interim time appears below the ongoing

primary stopwatch count.

Setting or changing the limit

1. Select speed value and press the controller.

2. Turn the controller to set the limit.

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

All of the remaining functions remain

available at all times while the stopwatch

is running. The stopwatch continues operation

in the background.<

Applying your current speed as limit

Select "Select current speed" and press the

controller. The system adopts your current

speed as the limit.

Altering settings

Activating the limit

Language on the Control Display

Select "On" and press the controller.

Limit is activated.

The language of the Control Display can be set.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Stopwatch

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

2. Call up "Navigation".

4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

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until "Language" is selected and press the

controller.

5. Select "Text language" and press the con-

troller. You can switch to another language

for the display texts and navigation mes-

sages.

6. Select and activate the desired language by

pressing the controller.

Brightness of the Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the

ambient lighting conditions. Note, however,

that you can change the basic setting while the

low beams are switched on. The setting is

stored for the remote control currently in use.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Brightness" is selected and press the

controller.

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached.

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

>

if you stop in front of an object that has been

detected by only one of the corner sensors

Park Distance Control PDC*

The concept

if you are driving parallel to a wall.

The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight

parking spaces. Acoustic signals and a visual

indicator warn you of the presence of an object

behind your vehicle. To measure the distance,

there are four ultrasonic sensors in the

bumpers.

Malfunction

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc-

tioning. A message appears on the

Control Display. Have the system checked.

These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/

2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not

sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm

from the corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m

from the center sensors.

To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean

and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that

they will continue to operate effectively. When

using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the

sensors for extended periods of time and only

from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.

PDC is a parking aid that can indicate

objects when they are approached

PDC with visual warning

slowly, as is usually the case when parking.

Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth-

erwise physical circumstances may lead to the

system warning being issued too late.<

You can also have the system show distances

to objects on the Control Display. The contours

of distant objects are shown on the Control Dis-

play even before the acoustic signal sounds.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Switching on automatically

With the engine running or the ignition switched

on, the system is activated after approx. 1 sec-

ond when you engage reverse gear. Wait this

short period before driving.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Switching off automatically

After approx. 165 ft/50 m of driving or over

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches

off and the LED goes out.

Signal tones

When nearing an object, its position is indicated

correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis-

tance between vehicle and object decreases,

the intervals between the tones become

shorter. If the distance to the nearest object

falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin-

uous tone sounds.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

An interval tone is interrupted after approx.

3 seconds

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

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until "PDC" is selected and press the con-

troller.

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

braking. Safe steering response is maintained

even during full braking. Active safety is thus

increased.

The ABS is operational every time you start the

engine. Braking safely, refer to page 125.

Electronic brake-force distribution

The system controls the brake pressure in the

rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

6. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-

troller.

Brake assist

The PDC screen is activated.

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

automatically produces the maximum braking

force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-

est possible braking distance during full brak-

ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-

vided by ABS.

The display is shown on the Control Display as

soon as PDC is activated.

System limitations

Even with PDC, final responsibility for

estimating the distance between the

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the

duration of the full braking application.

vehicle and any obstructions always remains

with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-

vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can

no longer be detected. The system is also sub-

ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms

of ultrasonic measurement, such as those

encountered with trailer towbars and hitches,

thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects

that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs,

can disappear again from the detection area of

the sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges,

cannot be detected. Therefore, always drive

cautiously, otherwise there is a risk of personal

injury or property damage. Loud sound sources

outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC

signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously, oth-

erwise there is a risk of personal injury or prop-

erty damage.<

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

DSC optimizes driving stability and traction. In

addition, the system recognizes unstable driv-

ing situations such as understeering and over-

steering, and helps keep the vehicle on a safe

course within physical limits by reducing engine

power and applying the brakes on individual

wheels.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed,

even with DSC. An appropriate driving

style always remains the responsibility of the

driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional

safety margin again by taking risks, as this could

result in an accident.<

M Dynamic Mode MDM*

M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the Dynamic

Stability Control DSC that permits greater lon-

gitudinal and lateral acceleration when driving

on dry surfaces, yet with reduced driving stabil-

ity. Only at the absolute limit of stability does

the system intervene to stabilize the vehicle by

reducing engine power and applying the brakes

on the wheels. In such situations, additional

Driving stability control

systems

Your BMW has a number of systems that help

to maintain the vehicle's stability even in

adverse driving conditions.

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corrective steering maneuvers may be neces-

sary.

Deactivating MDM

Press the

button on the steering wheel

M Dynamic Mode is switched off every time the

engine is restarted.

again; the MDM indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster goes out.

When the M Dynamic Mode is on, stabi-

lizing measures are performed to a limited

degree only. Take action yourself, otherwise

there is a risk of an accident.<

For better control

The indicator lamp goes out briefly after

the engine is started.

If the indicator lamp lights up:

M Dynamic Mode is activated.

To maintain vehicle stability, drive with

the DSC activated and the

M Dynamic Mode deactivated whenever possi-

ble.<

The indicator lamp lights up perma-

nently and the DSC indicator lamp

flashes. M Dynamic Mode is control-

ling the drive and braking forces.

Activating MDM

Press the button on the steering wheel, refer

to MDrive* on page 54. The MDM indicator

lamp in the instrument cluster lights up if you

previously selected the M Dynamic Mode MDM

in MDrive.

Deactivating DSC

When the ignition is on, you can set the

M Dynamic Mode via MDrive on the Control

Display.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Press the DSC OFF button for longer than

approx. 1 second; the indicator lamps for DSC

in the instrument cluster light up. Stabilizing

and drive-output promoting actions are no

longer executed.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "M settings" and press the control-

ler.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

5. Select "DSC" and press the controller.

You may find it useful to briefly deactivate DSC

under the following exceptional circumstances:

6. Select "M Dynamic Mode" and press the

controller.

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When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,

in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered

roads

>

When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-

ing off in deep snow or on loose ground

When driving with snow chains

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

as soon as possible.

Activating DSC

Press the DSC OFF button again; the indicator

lamps in the instrument cluster go out.

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>

"Sport": both LEDs light up.

For better control

If the indicator lamp flashes:

DSC is regulating the drive and brak-

ing forces.

Each time the engine is started, the program set

for the remote control in use is active, refer to

Key-dependent settings on page 55.

If the indicator lamps are on:

DSC is deactivated.

You can also set and call up your preferred

program via MDrive, refer to page 54.

Drive-off assistant

The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off

smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary

to use the parking brake for this.

Electronic Damper Control

EDC*

The concept

1. Hold the car in place by depressing the

brake.

Whenever there is a change in any significant

parameter such as road surface quality or in an

operating condition such as steering, braking,

etc., the damping automatically adjusts to the

new conditions in fractions of a second.

2. Release the brake and drive off without

delay.

The drive-off assistant holds the car in

place for approx. 2 seconds after the

brake is released. Drive off without delay after

releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off

assistant will no longer hold the car in place

after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to

roll backwards.<

You can select between three programs.

"Comfort" program

Select the "Comfort" program if you want com-

fort-oriented control of the shock absorbers.

"Normal" program

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*

The "Normal" program offers control that is bal-

anced between comfort and sportiness.

The concept

"Sport" program

The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a

tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the

individual tires while moving.

Select the "Sport" program if you want consis-

tently sporty control of the shock absorbers.

In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum-

ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed

of the affected wheel. This change is detected

and is reported as a flat tire.

Selecting a program

Functional requirement

In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat

tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-

rect tire inflation pressure.

The system must be reinitialized each

time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-

rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<

Press the EDC button repeatedly:

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"Comfort": LED off:

"Normal": one LED lights up.

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System limitations

Via iDrive

The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn

For operating principle, refer to page 16.

the driver of sudden, severe tire damage

caused by external factors, nor can it identify

the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably

occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of

time.<

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

In the following situations, the system could be

delayed or malfunction:

>

System has not been initialized

Driving on snowy or slippery road surface

Performance-oriented style of driving: slip

in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration

>

Snow chains are attached

Initializing the system

The initialization is completed during driv-

ing, which can be interrupted at any time.

When driving resumes, the initialization is con-

tinued automatically.

Do not initialize the system while snow chains

are attached.<

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "FTM" is selected and press the con-

troller.

Using the button in the center console

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Press the button for approx. 4 seconds until

the warning lamp in the instrument cluster

lights up yellow. Warning lamp, refer to Indi-

cation of a flat tire on page 92.

The message "Initializing FTM..." appears

on the Control Display for several seconds.

6. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

7. Select "Reset" and press the controller.

8. Select "Yes" and press the controller.

3. Start to drive.

Initialization is completed while the car is

moving, without any feedback.

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9. Start to drive.

System limitations

Initialization is completed while the car is

moving, without any feedback.

TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud-

den severe tire damage caused by out-

side influences.<

Indication of a flat tire

The system does not work correctly if it has not

been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-

cated even though the tire inflation pressures

are correct.

The warning lamps come on in yellow

and red. A message appears on the

Control Display. In addition, an

acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat

tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat

tire if a wheel without TPM electronics has been

mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunction-

ing due to other systems or devices using the

same radio frequency.

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

car. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

2. Identify the damaged tire. To do so, check

the tire pressure using the M Mobility Sys-

tem, refer to Producing the tire inflation

pressure on page 238.

Status indicator on the Control Display

The color of the wheels represents the status of

the tires and the system.

3. Repair the flat tire with the M Mobility Sys-

tem, refer to page 238.

TPM takes into account that tire pressures

change while the vehicle is being driven. The

tire pressures do not need to be corrected

unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means

of color indicators.

Malfunction

The warning lamps come on in yel-

low. A message appears on the Con-

trol Display. The Flat Tire Monitor has

a malfunction or has failed. Have the

system checked as soon as possible.

Green

The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the

established target value.

"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

One wheel yellow

There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-

sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on

the Control Display.

The concept

TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four

mounted tires. The system notifies you if there

is a significant loss of pressure in one or more

tires.

All wheels yellow

There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-

sure in several tires. A message appears on the

Control Display.

Functional requirement

In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat

tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla-

tion pressures are correct.

Gray

The system cannot detect a puncture.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth-

erwise, the system may malfunction.

Possible reasons for this:

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TPM is being reset

Each time a tire inflation pressure has

been corrected or a wheel or tire has been

changed, reset the system.<

Temporary malfunction caused by systems

or devices using the same radio frequency

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Malfunction

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3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Resetting the system

Each time a tire inflation pressure has

been corrected or a wheel or tire has been

changed, reset the system.<

Using the button in the center console

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

2. Press the button for approx. 4 seconds until

the warning lamp in the instrument cluster

lights up yellow. Warning lamp, refer to

Message for low tire inflation pressure on

page 94.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

The message "Resetting TPM..." appears

on the Control Display for several seconds.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "TPM" is selected and press the con-

troller.

3. Start to drive.

After driving a few minutes, the set inflation

pressures in the tires are accepted as the

target values to be monitored. The system

reset is completed during your drive, and

can be interrupted at any time. When driving

resumes, the reset is continued automati-

cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the

system reset is completed.

6. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

7. Select "Reset" and press the controller.

8. Select "Yes" and press the controller.

Via iDrive

For operating principle, refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

The start menu is called up.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

9. Start to drive.

The wheels are shown in gray and "Reset-

ting TPM..." is displayed.

After driving a few minutes, the set inflation

pressures in the tires are accepted as the target

values to be monitored. The system reset is

completed during your drive, and can be inter-

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rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the

reset is continued automatically. On the Control

Display, the wheels are shown in green and

"Status: TPM active" is displayed again.

Message for unsuccessful system

reset

The warning lamp lights up yellow. A

message appears on the Control Dis-

play. The system is not reset after a

tire has been changed, for example.

If a flat tire is detected while the system is

resetting and determining the inflation

pressures, all wheels on the Control Display are

displayed in yellow. The message "Tire low!" is

shown.<

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the

system, refer to page 93.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Message for low tire inflation pressure

The warning lamps come on in yellow

and red. A message appears on the

Control Display. In addition, a signal

sounds. There is a flat tire or substan-

tial loss of tire pressure.

Each tire should be checked monthly when cold

and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If

your vehicle has tires of a different size than the

size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As

an added safety feature, your vehicle has been

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure

telltale when one or more of your tires are signif-

icantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the

low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should

stop and check your tires as soon as possible,

and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving

on a significantly underinflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and

tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han-

dling and stopping ability. Please note that the

TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin-

flation has not reached the level at which the

TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.

1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the

car. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

2. If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden-

tify the damaged wheel on the vehicle.

3. Repair the flat tire with the M Mobility Sys-

tem, refer to page 237.

Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a

workshop that is informed in the handling of

TPM and that works according to BMW repair

procedures with correspondingly trained per-

sonnel.

Malfunction

The small warning lamp flashes in

yellow and then lights up continu-

ously; the larger warning lamp comes

on in yellow. On the Control Display,

the wheels are shown in gray and a message

appears. No punctures can be detected.

This type of message is shown in the following

situations:

The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined

with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-

tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and then remain

continuously lit. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as

the malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may not be

able to detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a

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If there is a malfunction

Have the system checked.

If a wheel without TPM electronics has

been mounted

If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to

other systems or devices using the same

radio frequency.

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variety of reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning

properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction

telltale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS to continue to function properly.

"Sport" program

Select the "Sport" program if you want consis-

tently sporty steering.

Selecting a program

You can set and call up your preferred pro-

gram via MDrive, refer to page 54.

Brake Force Display

Servotronic

The concept

"Servotronic" varies the steering force required

to turn the wheels depending on the speed at

which you are driving.

At low speeds, steering is assisted strongly, i.e.

less effort is required to turn the vehicle. Steer-

ing assistance lessens with increasing speed.

You can select between two programs*.

On the left: normal braking.

On the right: sharp braking.

"Normal" program

Select the "Normal" program if you want com-

fort-oriented steering, e.g. in city traffic or when

parking.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the

marked covers:

Protective action

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 45 to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

1

2

3

Front airbags

Coupe: head airbags

Side airbags in the seat backrests

The front airbags help protect the driver and

front passenger by responding to frontal

impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-

vide adequate restraint. When needed, the

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head and side airbags help provide protection in

the event of side impact. The relevant side air-

bag supports the side upper body area. The

head air bag supports the head.

The indicator lamp above the interior

rearview mirror shows the current status

of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or

activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-

bags below.<

The airbags have been designed to not be trig-

gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in

minor accidents or rear-end collisions.

Before transporting a child on the front

passenger seat, read the safety precau-

tions and handling instructions under Trans-

porting children safely, refer to page 57.

The front and side airbags can also be deacti-

vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-

tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front

passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the

passenger should change his or her sitting

position so that the front passenger airbags are

activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the

desired airbag status cannot be achieved by

changing the sitting position, transport the rele-

vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach

seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or

other items to the front passenger seat unless

they are specifically recommended by BMW.

Do not place any items under the seat which

could press against the seat from below. Other-

wise a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not

ensured.<

Do not apply adhesive materials to the

cover panels of the airbags, cover them or

modify them in any other way. Do not attach

seat covers, cushions or other objects not spe-

cifically approved for seats with integral side air-

bags to the front seats. Do not hang items of

clothing such as coats or jackets over the back-

rests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag

retention system from the vehicle. Do not mod-

ify the individual components of the system or

its wiring in any way. This includes the uphol-

stered covers on the steering wheel, instrument

panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides

of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or

dismantle the steering wheel.

Do not touch the individual components imme-

diately after the system has been triggered,

because there is a danger of burns.

In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or

triggering of the airbag restraint system, have

the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air-

bag generators executed only by a BMW center

or a workshop that works according to repair

procedures of BMW with correspondingly

trained personnel and that has the required

explosives licenses. Unprofessionalattempts to

work on the system could lead to failure in an

emergency or to undesired airbag activation,

either of which could result in personal injury.<

Status of front passenger airbags

Warning notices and information about the air-

bags can also be found on the sun visors.

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-

bags shows the functional status of the front

passenger's front and side airbags in accor-

dance with whether and how the front passen-

ger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows

whether the front passenger airbags are acti-

vated or deactivated.

Automatic deactivation of the front

passenger airbags

An analysis of the impression in the front pas-

senger seat cushion determines whether and

how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-

bags for the front passenger are activated or

deactivated by the system accordingly.

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The indicator lamp lights up when a child in

a specially designated child-restraint sys-

tem is detected, as intended, on the seat.

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The front and side airbags for the front pas-

senger are not activated.

Convertible: rollover

protection system

The rollover protection system is activated

automatically in the event of an accident, a crit-

ical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's

longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground contact.

The protection bars behind the rear head

restraints deploy within fractions of a second.

Most child seats are detected by the

system, especially child seats

required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi-

cle production. After mounting a child seat,

ensure that the indicator lamp for the front

passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the

child seat has been detected and that the

front passenger airbags are deactivated.<

As a supplementary system to the reinforced

windshield frame, the rollover protection sys-

tem ensures that the necessary headroom is

maintained for all vehicle occupants.

>

The indicator lamp does not come on as

long as a person of sufficient size and in a

correct sitting position is detected on the

seat.

The front and side airbags for the front pas-

senger are activated.

Always keep the area of movement of the

rollover protection system clear.

In minor accidents, you are protected by the

fastened safety belt and, depending on acci-

dent severity, by the safety belt tensioner and

multi-phase airbag retention system.<

The indicator lamp does not come on if the

seat is empty.

The front and side airbags for the front pas-

senger are not activated.

Resetting

If the rollover protection system was not

impacted after being automatically activated, it

can be reset by lowering the protection bars to

their original positions. This does not require

tools.

Operational readiness of airbag system

1. Push the locking lever to one side and hold

it there.

As of radio readiness, refer to page 59, the

warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that

the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners

are operational.

Airbag system malfunction

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Warning lamp does not light up at radio

readiness or beyond.

2. Push the protection bar halfway down from

above.

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Warning lamp remains permanently on.

3. Release the locking lever.

In the event of a fault in the airbag system,

have it checked without delay, otherwise

there is the risk that the system will not function

as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci-

dent occurs.<

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4. Push the protection bar down until it snaps

into place.

5. Repeat the procedure for the other protec-

tion bar.

Have the rollover protection system checked

after an unexpected activation.

Never move the retractable hardtop when

the rollover protection system is in the

activated position.

Do not make any modifications to the individual

components of the rollover protection system

or its cabling.

Work on the rollover protection system should

only be performed by a BMW center.

Incorrectly performed work on the system may

lead to system failure or incorrect operation.

To check the system and ensure flawless long-

term operation, always observe the service

intervals, refer to page 78.<

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Lamps

Automatic headlamp control*

Parking lamps/low beams

When the switch is in position 3, the low beams

are switched on and off automatically depend-

ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,

in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The Adap-

tive Head Light* is active. The LED next to the

symbol is illuminated when the low beams are

on. You can also activate the daytime running

lamps, refer to page 100. In the situations

described above, the lamps then automatically

switch from daytime running lamps to low

beams.

0

Lamps off,

The headlamps may also come on when the

sun is sitting low on a blue sky.

daytime running lamps

1

2

3

Parking lamps and daytime running lamps

Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps

The automatic headlamp control cannot

serve as a substitute for your personal

judgment in determining when the lamps

should be switched on in response to ambient

lighting conditions. For example, the system

cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid

safety risks, you should always switch on the

low-beam headlamps manually under these

conditions.<

Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-

ning lamps, welcome lamps and Adaptive

Head Light*

When you open the driver's door with the igni-

tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-

matically switched off if the light switch is in

position 0, 2 or 3.

Switch on the parking lamps if necessary,

Welcome lamps

switch position 1.

If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3

when you park the car, the parking lamps and

the interior lamps light up briefly when you

unlock the vehicle.

Parking lamps

In switch position 1, the front, rear and side

vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the

parking lamps for parking.

Activating/deactivating welcome

lamps

The parking lamps will discharge the bat-

tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat-

tery might not have enough power to start the

engine. It is preferable to switch on the left-

hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps,

refer to page 101.<

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Low beams

The low beams light up when the light switch is

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

in position 2 and the ignition is on.

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until "Lighting" is selected and press the

controller.

7. Turn the controller to select the corre-

sponding duration.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Daytime running lamps

The daytime running lamps light up in switch

position 0, 1 and 3. They are less powerful than

the low beams.

Activating/deactivating daytime

running lamps

6. Select "Welcome light" and press the con-

troller.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

The welcome lamps are switched on.

1. Press the

button.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Pathway lighting

If you activate the headlamp flasher after park-

ing the car, with the lamps switched off, the low

beams and the rear lamps come on and remain

on for a certain time.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

5. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

You can adjust the operating period or deacti-

vate the function.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

6. Select "Daytime running lamps" and press

the controller.

5. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

The daytime running lamps are

switched on.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept

Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp

control system that enables better illumination

of the road surface. Depending on the steering

6. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the

controller.

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angle and other parameters, the light from the

headlamp follows the course of the road.

Roadside parking lamps, left or right

There is an additional option of switching on the

lamps on the side of the car facing the road

when parked.

In tight curves at speeds up to 40 mph/70 km/h,

e.g. on mountainous roads or when turning, an

additional, corner-illuminating lamp is switched

on that lights up the inside area of the curve.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or

down beyond the pressure point for a longer

period, arrow 3.

Activating Adaptive Head Light

With the ignition switched on, turn the light

switch to position 3, refer to page 99.

The corner-illuminating lamp is switched on

automatically, depending on the steering wheel

angle or turn signal indicator.

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-

tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat-

tery might not have enough power to start the

engine.<

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive

Head Light directs light towards the front pas-

senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Switching off

When you are reversing, only the corner-illumi-

nating lamps are active and switched on on

both sides.

Press the lever in the opposite direction to the

pressure point, arrow 3.

Malfunction

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument

lighting only when the parking lamps or the low

beams are switched on.

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-

lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is

malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

High beams/roadside parking

lamps

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the brightness level and the word

"SET".

1

2

3

High beams

2. Press button 2.

Headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps*

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Reading lamps

3. Push button 1 up or down to select the

desired brightness level.

There are reading lamps at the front and rear*,

next to the interior lamps. To switch on and off,

press the button.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside tem-

perature and the time.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, footwell lamps*, entry

lamps*, cargo bay lamp and courtesy lamps*

are controlled automatically.

The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the

door handles and illuminate the ground in front

of the doors.

To avoid draining the battery, all lamps

inside the car are switched off about

8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer

to Start/stop button on page 59.<

Switching interior lamps on/off

manually

Interior lamps, front and rear*:

To switch on and off, press the button.

To switch off the interior lamps, footwell

lamps*, entry lamps* and courtesy lamps* per-

manently, press the button for the front interior

lamps for about 3 seconds.

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Climate

1

2

Airflow directed toward the windshield and

side windows

10 Temperature adjustment, right-hand side

of passenger compartment

Air to the upper body area

Draft-free ventilation 106

11 Residual heat

12 Defrosting windows and removing conden-

3

4

5

Air to the footwell

sation

Air distribution, manual

13 Switching cooling function on/off manually

14 Rear window defroster

Temperature adjustment, left-hand side of

passenger compartment

15 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –

6

7

8

9

Maximum cooling

AUTO program

please keep clear and unobstructed

The current setting for the air distribution is dis-

played on the Control Display, refer to

page 104.

Air flow rate, manual

Automatic recirculated-air control AUC/

Recirculated-air mode

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3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-

troller.

Automatic climate control

Comfortable interior climate

AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution

and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer

to AUTO program below. All you need to do is

select an interior temperature which is comfort-

able for you.

The following sections inform you in detail

about how to adjust the settings.

Most settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile

settings on page 28.

4. Select the desired field.

5. Turn the controller to set the air distribution.

Adjusting air distribution manually

The air distribution can be

switched on and off manually. The

air is directed to the windshield, to

the upper body area and to the

footwell. Automatic air distribution adjustment

is deactivated.

You can switch the automatic air distribution

back on by pressing the AUTO button. This

automatically switches on the cooling function

as well.

1

Airflow directed toward the windshield and

side windows

2

3

Air to the upper body area

Air to the footwell

Fine adjustments to manual air

distribution

You can set the rate of incoming airflow for

manual air distribution.

Temperature

Set the desired temperatures indi-

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

vidually for the driver's and front

passenger's sides.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

The automatic climate control

achieves this temperature as quickly as possi-

ble regardless of the season, using maximum

cooling or heating power if necessary, and then

maintains it.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

When you switch between different tem-

perature settings in quick succession, the

automatic climate control does not have

enough time to achieve the set temperature.<

You can achieve maximum heating power with

the highest setting, regardless of the outside

temperature.

The lowest setting effects continuous cooling.

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4. Select the desired intensity and press the

controller.

Maximum cooling

At outside temperatures above

32 7/0 6 and when the engine is

running, you obtain a maximum

cooling effect as soon as possible.

The selected intensity level of the auto-

matic program is switched on.

Convertible program

The automatic climate control goes into recir-

culated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air

flows at maximum rate from the vents for the

upper body area. You should therefore open

them for maximum cooling.

When the hardtop is open, the Convertible pro-

gram is selectable as well. In the Convertible

program, the automatic climate control is opti-

mized for driving with the hardtop open. In addi-

tion, the air flow rate is increased as vehicle

speed increases.

AUTO program

The AUTO program adjusts the air

distribution to the windshield and

side windows, towards the upper

When the Convertible program has been

selected, it is automatically activated every time

the hardtop is opened.

body area and into the footwell for you. The air

flow rate and your temperature specifications

will be adapted to outside influences as a result

of seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight or window

condensation.

The effectiveness of the Convertible pro-

gram can be enhanced considerably by

installing the wind deflector.<

Adjusting air flow rate manually

The cooling is switched on automatically with

the AUTO program.

Press the left side of the button to

reduce airflow. Press the right side

of the button to increase it.

Intensity of the AUTO program

You can reactivate the automatic mode for the

air flow rate with the AUTO button.

Press the AUTO button repeatedly to set the

intensity of the AUTO program. The current

setting is briefly displayed on the Control Dis-

play every time the button is pressed.

The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower

may be switched off entirely to save on battery

power. The display remains the same.

You can also set the intensity of the AUTO pro-

gram via iDrive.

Switching the system on/off

1. Press the

button.

With the blower at its lowest setting, press the

left side of the button to switch off the auto-

matic climate control. All displays are cleared

except for the rear window defroster if it is

switched on.

This opens the start menu.

2. Move the controller to the left to call up "Cli-

mate".

3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the

controller.

Press any button except REST or rear window

defroster to reactivate the automatic climate

control.

Automatic recirculated-air control

AUC/Recirculated-air mode

Switch on the desired operating

mode by pressing this button

repeatedly:

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LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

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Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: a sensor

detects pollutants in the outside air. If nec-

essary, the system blocks the supply of out-

side air and recirculates the inside air. As

soon as the concentration of pollutants in

the outside air has decreased sufficiently,

the system automatically switches back to

outside air supply.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Quickly removes ice and conden-

sation from the windshield and

front side windows.

Switch on the cooling function as well.

Switching cooling function on/off

>

Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode:

the supply of outside air is permanently

shut off. The system then recirculates the

air currently within the vehicle.

The cooling function cools and

dehumidifies the incoming air

before reheating it as required,

according to the temperature setting. This

function is only available while the engine is

running.

If condensation starts to form on the

inside window surfaces during operation

in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch

it off while also increasing the air flow rate as

required.

The recirculated-air mode should not be used

continuously for lengthy periods, otherwise the

quality of the air inside the car will gradually

deteriorate.<

The cooling function helps prevent condensa-

tion on the windows or removes it quickly.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

fog over briefly when the engine is started.

The cooling function is automatically switched

on along with the AUTO program.

Rear window defroster

Via the button on the steering wheel

The defroster is switched off auto-

matically after a certain time.

Depending on your vehicle's

You can switch quickly between the recircu-

lated-air mode and the previous mode using an

individually programmable button on the steer-

ing wheel, refer to page 53.

equipment, the upper wires serve as an antenna

and are not part of the rear window defroster.

Residual heat

Ventilation

The heat stored in the engine is

used to heat the passenger com-

partment, e.g. while stopped at a

school to pick up a child.

The function can be switched on when the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

>

Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been

switched off

>

While the engine is at operating tempera-

ture

1

2

3

Use the knurled wheels to smoothly open

and close the air vents

>

As long as battery voltage is sufficient

At an outside temperature below 77 7/

25 6

Use the lever to change the direction of the

airflow

The LED is lit when the function is on.

Knurled wheel for more or less cool air from

the vents for the upper body area

As of radio readiness, you can set the interior

temperature, the air flow rate and the air distri-

bution.

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The parked car ventilation remains switched on

for 30 minutes. Two different switch-on times

can be preselected. The system can also be

switched on and off directly.

Due to its high power consumption, it should

not be switched on twice in a row without driv-

ing in between to allow the battery to recharge.

Ventilation for cooling

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool

air in your direction, for instance if it has become

too hot in the car.

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past

you and not straight at you.

The air emerges from the air vents for the upper

body area in the instrument panel. The air vents

must therefore be open.

Ventilation in the rear

The parked car ventilation system is operated

via iDrive.

Switching on/off directly

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

1

Use the knurled wheel to adjust the temper-

ature

3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

> Turn toward blue: colder

> Turn toward red: warmer

4. Select "Automatic ventilation" and press

the controller.

5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press

the controller.

2

3

Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open

and close the air vents

Use the lever to change the direction of the

airflow

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the

incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-

vides additional protection by filtering gaseous

pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen-

ter replaces this combined filter during routine

maintenance.

The parked car ventilation is switched on.

The symbol on the automatic climate control

display flashes.

Parked car ventilation

Preselecting switch-on times

The concept

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

The parked car ventilation provides ventilation

to the passenger compartment and lowers its

temperature, if necessary.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

It is ready for use at any outside temperature

during parked car operation.

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3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

The switch-on time is activated.

The symbol on the automatic climate control

display lights up.

4. Select "Activation time" and press the con-

troller.

The symbol on the automatic climate control

display flashes when the system has switched

on.

5. Move the controller to the left or right to

select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".

The parked car ventilation is switched on

within the next 24 hours only. After these

have elapsed, it must be reactivated.<

6. Select the time and press the controller.

The first time setting is selected.

7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next setting is highlighted.

9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the time is stored.

Activating switch-on times

Move the controller to the left or right to select

"Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and then press the con-

troller.

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Practical interior accessories

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson

Controls, Inc.<

Integrated universal remote

control*

Programming

The concept

The integrated universal remote control can

replace as many as three hand-held transmit-

ters for various remote-controlled devices,

such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys-

tems. The integrated universal remote control

registers and stores signals from the original

hand-held transmitters.

The signal of an original hand-held transmitter

can be programmed on one of the three mem-

ory buttons 1. After this, the programmed

memory button 1 will operate the system in

question. The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans-

mission of the signal.

1

2

Memory buttons

LED

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters

Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to

delete the stored programs beforehand for your

safety, refer to page 110.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 59.

2. When starting operation for the first time:

Press the left and right memory buttons 1

for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2

flashes rapidly. The three memory buttons

are cleared.

To prevent possible damage or injury,

before programming or using the inte-

grated universal remote control, always inspect

the immediate area to make certain that no peo-

ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or

travel range of the device being operated. Com-

ply also with the safety instructions supplied

with the original hand-held transmitter.<

3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a

distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm

from the memory buttons 1.

The required distance between the

hand-held transmitter and the mem-

ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the

respective original hand-held transmitter

used.<

Checking compatibility

If this symbol appears on the package

or in the instructions supplied with the

original hand-held transmitter, you can

assume that the radio remote control device will

be compatible with the integrated universal

remote control.

4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on

the original hand-held transmitter and the

desired memory button 1 on the integrated

universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes

slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes

rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2

does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec-

onds, alter the distance and repeat this

step.

For additional information, please contact your

BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515.

You can also obtain information on the Internet

at:

or

5. To program other original hand-held trans-

mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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The corresponding memory button 1 is now

programmed with the signal of the original

hand-held transmitter.

The corresponding memory button 1 is now

programmed with the signal of the original

hand-held transmitter.

You can operate the device while the ignition is

switched off.

If you have any questions, please contact

your BMW center.<

If the device fails to function even after

repeated programming, check whether

Deleting all stored programs

the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-

nating-code system. To do so, either read the

instructions for the original hand-held transmit-

ter or hold down the programmed memory

button 1 of the integrated universal remote

control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal

remote control flashes rapidly and then remains

lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held

transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If

it uses an alternating-code system, program

the memory buttons 1 as described under

Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<

Press the left and right memory buttons 1 for

approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rap-

idly: all stored programs are deleted.

Reassigning individual programs

1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a

distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm

from the memory buttons 1.

The required distance between the

hand-held transmitter and the mem-

ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the

respective original hand-held transmitter

used.<

Alternating-code hand-held

transmitters

2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the

integrated universal remote control.

To program the integrated universal remote

control, consult the operating instructions for

the device to be set. You will find information

there on the possibilities for synchronization.

When programming hand-held transmitters

that employ an alternating code, please observe

the following supplementary instructions:

3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.

20 seconds, press the transmit key of the

original hand-held transmitter. Release

both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes

rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly

after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance

and repeat this step.

Programming will be easier with the aid of

a second person.<

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

remote-controlled device.

2. Program the integrated universal remote

control as described above in the section

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.

3. Locate the button on the receiver of the

device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.

4. Press the button on the receiver of the

device to be set. After step 4, you have

approx. 30 seconds for step 5.

5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of

the integrated universal remote control

three times.

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Digital compass*

such as a pen or similar item. The following

adjustment options are displayed one after the

other, depending on how long you keep the

adjustment button pressed:

>

Press briefly: switch display on/off

3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone

6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass

9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand

steering

1

2

Adjustment button

Display

>

12 to 15 seconds: set the language

The display shows you the main or secondary

compass direction in which you are driving.

Setting compass zones

Set the compass zone corresponding to your

vehicle's geographic location so that the com-

pass can function correctly; refer to the world

map with compass zones.

Operating principle

You can call up various functions by pressing

the adjustment button with a pointed object

To set the compass zone, press the adjustment

button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of

the compass zone set is shown in the display.

The compass is operational again after approx.

10 seconds.

Calibrating the digital compass

To change the zone setting, briefly press the

adjustment button repeatedly until the display

shows the number of the compass zone corre-

sponding to your current location.

The digital compass must be calibrated in the

following situations:

>

An incorrect compass direction is shown.

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>

The compass direction shown does not

change although the direction of travel

does.

Coupe:

Roller sun blind*

Not all compass directions are shown.

Procedure

1. Make sure that no large metal objects or

overhead power lines are in the vicinity of

your vehicle and that you have enough

space to drive in a circle.

2. Set the currently valid compass zone.

3. Press the adjustment button for approx.

6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at

least one full circle at a speed of no more

than 4 mph or 7 km/h.

Tap the button in the center console to raise or

lower the roller sun blind.

If calibration is successful, the display

changes from C to a compass direction.

Glove compartment

Opening

Setting right-hand/left-hand steering

Your digital compass is factory-set to right-

hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with

your vehicle.

Setting the language

You can set the language of the display:

Press the adjustment button for approx.

12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment

button again to switch between English, "E",

and German, "O".

Pull the handle.

The light in the glove compartment comes on.

The setting is automatically saved after approx.

10 seconds.

To prevent injury in the event of an acci-

dent while the vehicle is being driven,

close the glove compartment immediately after

use.<

Closing

Fold cover up.

Locking

To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-

grated key of the remote control, refer to

page 28.

Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the

outside, the glove compartment is locked as

well.

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LED hand lamp

Ventilated storage compartment

In a holder on the left side of the glove compart-

ment.

The storage compartment in the center armrest

can be ventilated: slide the switch backwards.

The temperature is controlled via the knurled

wheel for adjusting the temperature of air venti-

lating the rear of the passenger compartment,

refer to page 107.

Insert the hand lamp into the holder with

the lens pointing toward the passenger

compartment to ensure that the lamp cannot be

switched on accidentally.<

Connection for external audio device

You can connect an external audio device such

as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks

over the car's loudspeaker system:

Center armrest

Storage compartment

>

AUX-In port, refer to page 181

The center armrest between the front seats

contains either a compartment or the cover for

the snap-in adapter*, depending on the equip-

ment version. For more information about this

mobile phone base plate refer to the separate

Owner's Manual.

USB-audio interface*, refer to page 182

Storagecompartmentsinside

the vehicle

Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the

outside, the center armrest is locked as well.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you

will find compartments beside the steering col-

umn*, in the front doors and in the center con-

sole*.

There are nets on the front-seat backrests.

Storage compartments in the rear

console

Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver-

sion, the following storage compartments can

be found in the rear console:

Opening

Press the button, see arrow.

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Front

>

Storage tray

Storage compartment with cover

Cup holders

Opening

Briefly press the center of the cover.

Coupe: clothes hooks

Closing

Briefly press the cover in the center and push in

the cup holder.

Rear*

There are two additional cup holders in the rear

console.

Press the upper edge to flip open.

Items of clothing hung from the hooks

must not obstruct the driver's view. Do

not hang heavy objects from the hooks, other-

wise they could endanger the car's occupants,

e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv-

ing.<

Press the button to open.

Before folding down the rear seat back-

rest or using the transport bag, remove all

containers from the cup holder and close it. Do

not place objects into the cup holder and do not

use force to close it. Do not use the cup holder

as a grab handle.<

Cup holders

Use lightweight and shatterproof contain-

ers and do not transport hot beverages,

otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in

the event of the accident. Do not force contain-

ers that are too large into the cup holders, oth-

erwise damage could result.<

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remote control so that children cannot operate

the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<

Ashtray, front

Opening

Ashtray, rear

Opening

Push the ridge on the cover.

Emptying

Push the ridge on the cover.

Emptying

Lift out the insert.

Connecting electrical

appliances

Lift out the insert.

In your BMW, when the engine is running or the

ignition is switched on, you can use electrical

devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum

cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at

12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets

is available. Avoid damaging the sockets by

attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape

or size.

Lighter

Cigarette lighter socket*

To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter

out of the socket.

With the engine running or the ignition switched

on, press in the cigarette lighter.

Socket in the center armrest

External audio device, refer to page 113.

The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops

back out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by

the knob only. Holding or touching it in

other areas could result in burns.

When leaving the car, always remove the

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When returning the backrest into its seat-

ing position, make sure that the seat's

locking mechanism engages properly. Other-

wise, cargo could be thrown around in the event

of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the

occupants.<

Coupe: socket in the cargo bay*

The lashing eyes in the cargo bay provide you

with a way to attach cargo bay nets* or draw

straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer

to page 127.

Open the cap.

Convertible:

Cargo loading

Coupe:

Through-loading system

Enlarging the cargo bay

Opening

1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the

corresponding lever in the cargo bay.

When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the

cargo bay:

To do so, push the cargo bay partition upward.

Before opening the hardtop, push the cargo bay

partition down until it engages on both sides.

2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for-

ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by

the head restraint.

Before moving the hardtop, ensure that

there are no objects on or next to the

cargo bay partition, otherwise parts of the hard-

top may be damaged. Do not exceed the maxi-

mum loading height; refer to the sticker in the

cargo bay showing a line indicating the maxi-

mum height. Do not use force to push down the

cargo bay partition.<

The retractable hardtop can only be

opened if the cargo bay partition is in its

lowermost position and engaged on both

sides.<

Closing

Return the rear seat backrest to its upright posi-

tion and engage it.

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Folding down the rear seat backrest

Storage compartment behind the rear

seat backrest

You can fold down the rear seat backrest to

transport light objects in the rear without dam-

aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle

equipment, the mounting points for the cargo

bay net* are found on the back of the seat back-

rest. To unlock the rear seat backrest: press the

button on the driver's or the opposite side.

A storage compartment is located behind the

rear seat backrest. To access the storage com-

partment: remove the insert or fold down the

rear seat backrest.

When the rear seat backrest is folded

down or the insert has been removed,

only transport small light objects in the storage

compartment, otherwise braking maneuvers

and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due to

objects flying about the passenger compart-

ment. Only transport heavy luggage in the

cargo bay if it has been appropriately secured.<

Bag holder*

Storagecompartmentsinside

the cargo bay

Coupe

When the rear seat backrest is folded down, you

will find two bag holders on the cargo bay wall:

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

following storage spaces can be found in the

cargo bay:

1. Fold open the holder by pressing the but-

ton.

>

Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a

box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-

ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-

sion

2. Press the handles of the bag onto the

holder from above.

Only hang light shopping bags or other

suitable objects from the holders, other-

wise braking maneuvers and swerving may lead

to a safety hazard due to objects flying about

the passenger compartment. Only transport

heavy luggage in the cargo bay if it has been

appropriately secured.<

>

Net* for securing smaller objects, to be

attached to the fixtures on the floor panel

Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags

or tote bags

Rubber strap on the left trim panel for

securing small objects such as a folding

umbrella

For more information on loading the vehicle,

refer to page 126.

>

Net for small objects on the right trim panel

of the cargo bay

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Convertible

Loading

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

following storage spaces can be found in the

cargo bay:

1. Take out the filler piece.

2. Press the button, reach into the recess and

fold down the cover.

>

Storage compartment on the left side of the

cargo bay. To open turn handle by 90°

Net* for securing smaller objects, to be

attached to the fixtures on the floor panel

Rubber band* to be attached to the lateral

lashing eyes

Stowage compartment under the floor

panel

3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski

bag between the front seats and insert the

skis or snowboards.

Folding up the floor panel

Do not exceed the maximum permissible

load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-

partment under the floor panel, otherwise dam-

age could result.<

The zip fastener makes objects in the ski

bag easier to reach.

4. Clip the hooks of the ski bag retaining strap

into the eyelet.

Coupe

Press the floor panel up and secure it with the

catch.

Convertible

To lift, grab hold of the floor panel at the open-

ing at the rear of the panel.

Lashing eyes

You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo bay for

securing luggage items with nets or tensioning

straps, refer to page 127.

Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp

edges to prevent damage.

Securing cargo

Coupe: ski bag*

The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport

of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to

2 snowboards.

With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length

of up to 6 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6 ft 10 in/

2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of

the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.

After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-

tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-

sioning buckle for this purpose.

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Secure the ski bag in the manner

described, otherwise it could endanger

the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-

ing or sudden swerving.<

Loading

1. For loading using the regular through-load-

ing opening:

Press the button down and remove the

insert from the front.

For loading with the through-loading open-

ing expanded:

To store the ski bag, perform the steps

described for loading in reverse order.

Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to

page 117.

Removing the ski bag

The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for

faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.

1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat

backrest.

2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.

2. Front cover: press the two recesses

together and fold the cover down until it

engages.

3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.

For more information on the various

inserts available, contact your BMW cen-

ter.<

Convertible: through-loading

opening with integrated

transport bag*

3. In the cargo bay: press the two recesses

together and fold down the cover.

The transport bag is designed for safe, clean

transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up

to 2 snowboards.

When the rear seat backrest is folded up, you

can remove the insert and use the transport bag

with the regular through-loading opening. To

transport larger objects, you can fold down the

rear seat backrest to create an expanded

through-loading opening.

With the transport bag you can stow skis with a

length of up to 6 ft 2 in/1.90 m. When skis of 6 ft

2 in/1.90 m length are loaded, the overall capac-

ity of the transport bag is reduced due to its

tapered design.

4. Undo the Velcro fastener and spread out

the transport bag between the front seats.

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5. Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap

into the belt buckle under the transport bag.

Removing the front cover

You can remove the front cover to use the full

height of the through-loading opening. With the

cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow,

and remove the cover toward the front. To

replace, insert the cover at an angle from above

and let it snap it into place.

6. Load the transport bag. The zipper eases

access to the stored items.

Only place clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap

sharp edges to prevent damage.

You can use the snaps to shorten the transport

bag if you do not need its full length.

Securing cargo

After loading, secure the transport bag and its

contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the

tensioning buckle for this purpose.

Secure the transport bag in the manner

described, otherwise it could endanger

the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-

ing or sudden swerving.<

To store the transport bag, perform the steps

described for loading in reverse order.

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