Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.With a quick reference guide for your convenience.

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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:

Read this Owner's Manual to get summarized information, before you start out in your new BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The manual also contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your vehicle throughout an extended service life.

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Rust Perforation

Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

California Emission Control System Limited Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet(Canadian models).

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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Notes on the Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you wish to gain only an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.The detailed table of contents immedi-ately following thearouse your curioand stimulate you

Should you wish tsome time in the fremember to handManual to the newthe vehicle.

If you have any qucenter will be glad

Symbols used

Indicates instructions or precau-tions that must be followed

precisely in order to avoid the possi-bility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

Parking lamps 88

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High beams 88

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Headlamp flasher 70

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Computer 77

3 Washer/Wiper system 70

4 Shift lever/Selector lever

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66 For vehicles equipped with manual transmissionTo shift intoshift lever tothe slight re

5 Hazard warn

6 Central lock

7 Rear window

8 Horn: the enthe horn

9 Adjusting st

10 Front fog lam: reverse, push the gear the left, overcoming sistance

ing flashers 25

ing system 34

defroster 72

tire surface functions as

eering wheel 52

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Instrument cluster

1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp for fuel reserve 76

2 Indicator lamp for turn signal indicator 23

3 Speedometer

4 Indicator lamp for:

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Battery charge current 20

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High beams 23

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Engine oil pressure/Engine oil level 20,

5 Tachometer

6 Engine coolwith "Coolanindicator 76

7 Indicator an(clockwise) f

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Parking brsystem/Co(CBC/DBC

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Antilock B

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Brake pad

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9 Program display for automatic transmission

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10 Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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11 Indicator for:

14 Indicator and warning lamps (clockwise) for:

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Front fog lamps 23

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Add washer fluid 22

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Coolant level 23

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Electronic Throttle Control (EML)

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Service Engine Soon 22

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Many of the systems of your BMW monitor themselves automatically, both during engine starts and while you are driving. Indicator and warning lamps that are identified by "

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" are tested for proper functioning whenever the igni-tion key is turned. They each light up once for different periods of time.

If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the correnot go out after thit lights up while tYou will see how

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge

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The battery is no longer being charged. There is a malfunction

of the alternator V-belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.

If the V-belt is defective, do not continue driving, otherwise, the

Tire Pressure Control (RDC) lIn addition, an acoustic signal is sounded: a tire failure has

occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-diately to stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not oversteer.For additional information, refer to page 85.

Brake hydraulic system l If the lamp comes on when the

t engaged:. Before read the 38.

p for Cana-ke is nouid level sure to 8 and 1

ing lamls.sponding lamp does e engine is started, or he vehicle is moving. to react to this below.

engine could be damaged due to over-heating. If the V-belt is defective, increased steering effort is also required. Press the accelerator pedal halfway down while engaging the starter.

Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine computer system. Increased speeds at start-up are normal and should decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required.

To prevent the battery from discharging, always deactivate electrical devices that are not in use. Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not being driven.

Vehicles with manAlways apply the parking on slopessurfaces, since pla1st gear or reversadequate resistanVehicles with autoPlace the selector

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Parking brake

To engageThe parking brato prevent the vit is parked. It owheels.

The lock engageyou lift the leverin the instrumenthe ignition key page 21.

To releasePull up slightly obutton (arrow) a

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If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage

the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull the lever with excessive pressure. Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while carefully pulling the lever up to apply moderate pressure. Excessive pressure can lead to over-nd lower the lever. instance), provided that it is safe to do so.ke is designed primarily ehicle from rolling when perates against the rear

s automatically when , and the indicator lamp t panel comes on when is in position 2. Refer to

n the lever, press the

braking and loss of traction (fishtailing) at the rear axle. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is applied. Vehicles with manual transmission: Always apply the parking brake when parking on slopes and inclined surfaces, since placing the shift lever in 1st gear or reverse may not provide adequate resistance to rolling. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Place the selector lever in "Park." If you exceed oprogrammed spperiod (by deprator, for examp

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To resume the stored settingPress button 4: The vehicle accelerates to and main-tains the last speed stored. When you turn the ignition key to position 0, the stored speed is deleted and the system is deactivated.

To deactivate the system When the cruise control has been inter-rupted, press button 1 again. The indi-cator lamp goes out and the stored speed is deleted.essing the acceler-le). cruise control is activated, press . The indicator lamp use the cruise control

control is canceled

applied. pressure to the d when you move the mission selector lever "Neutral."r fall below the eed for an extended

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1 Odometer You can activatethe illustration wposition 0 by prinstrument clust

2 Trip odomeTo reset the trippress the buttontion key in posit

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Odometer Tachometer Energy Control the displays shown in ith the ignition key in

essing the button in the er (arrow).

ter odometer to zero, (arrow) with the igni-

ion 1 and up.

Avoid engine speeds in the red warning zone of the gauge.

To protect the engine, the fuel supply is automatically interrupted in this zone; you will notice a loss of power.

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Indicates current fmpg (in l/100 km oYou can check yostyle to see whetheconomy and minsions.

When the vehicle display goes to "MCanadian vehicles

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76nFuel gauge Temperature gauge Service Interval Display

When you switch indicator lamp comconfirm that the s

Once the indicatocontinuously, ther2 gallons (8 liters)the fuel tank.

For fuel tank capa

If the tilt of the vehdriving in mountaiexample), there mtions of the needle

Fill the fuel tempty.

fuel can resuand/or the ca

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ASC+T DSC*

Reactivating the ASC+TPress the button again; the indicator lamp goes out.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with ASC+T. It will

always be the driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions. We therefore urge you to avoid using the of the system asrisks.When rocking thoff in deep snow

>When driving ongrades, in deepcovered surfacepacked down fr

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Switch the DSC and ADB offHold down the DSC switch for at least 3 seconds. The indicator and the yellow brake warning lamps will remain on the entire time.

In this case, no interventions to increase stability and traction for engine and brakes are carried out.

To maintain vehicle stability,

Switch the DSC and ADB back onPress the button again; the indicator lamp or the indicator lamps will go out.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. It will

always be the driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that matches road conditions. We therefore urge you to avoid using the additional safety margin

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tton briefly; the indi-p continously.

switched off; ADB is

ceptional circum- effective to deacti- short period:

e vehicle or starting or on loose surfaces snow-covered.

snow, or on a snow-

always drive with the DSC on whenever possible. Left-hand indmode: the sysin the outsidedeactivating trequired. Thelates the air alDepending onautomatic sysand forth betwand recirculatvehicle.

> Right-hand insupply of outsblocked. The

100nAutomatic climate control*

Rear window defrosterWhen the rear window defroster is activated, the indicator lamp

comes on. The rear window defroster switches off automatically. Refer to page 72.

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Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filterThe microfilter traps incoming dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter helps clean the incoming outside air of gaseous pollutants. Your BMW center will replace this combined filter during the regularly scheduled maintenance. A substantial reduction in air supply indi-cates that the filter must be replaced

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ut filter 166.intenanc

tion abor to pagewarming or cooling the air as desired.Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the blower controls for the upper body area to select the optimum air flow rates and directions for your personal requirements:

Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the air outlets through an infinitely-variable range. You can adjust the direction of the air flow with levers 2.

Set the outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you.

Rotary dial 3 allows you mix the air from the outlets for your upper body by

4 before normal ma

For further informareplacement, refe

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The seat cushioheated with igni

You can call up by repeatedly p

When the three minated, the higactivated. One llowest heating mis regulated withmode.

You can also swmodes off direcPress the buttonlonger.

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Seat heating* Roller sun blind* HiFi system* n and backrest can be tion key in position 2.

different heating modes ressing the button.

indicator lamps are illu-hest heating mode is amp indicates the

ode. The temperature a thermostat in each

itch the higher heating tly: and hold it slightly

To actuate, press the button briefly with the ignition key in position 1.

The illustration depicts the arrangement of the buttons if the vehicle is fully equipped. This may vary, depending on the equipment actually installed.

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HiFi system haSpecial acousticalor deactivated evebutton.

When the system impression of a sigpassenger compaall seating areas, timprovement of th

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102nGlove compartment Storage facilities

To openPull the handle an

To closeFlip the door up.

To lockUse one of the makey must also be

If you turn ovignition keys

(refer to page 32),to the glove comppossible. An eyeglass s(not shown infront center cashtray.

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104nCellular phone* Ashtray, front

Handsfree systIn vehicles with teor a communicatiotrim piece for the phone is located ithe interior lamp.

For further informphone, refer to theManual.

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hands free micro-n the headliner near

ation on the cellular separate Owner's

To openPress briefly in the direction indicated by the arrow.

To extinguish a cigarette, tap off the ash and gently press the tip into the funnel.

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To emptyOpen the lid and pYou can now pull for removal.

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Cigarette lighter Ashtray, rear Clothes hooks

Press the lighteas soon as it po

Hold or toulighter by t

or touching it in in burns. The cigarette ligtional when the removed. For thshould never betended. Cover sharp ed> Do not pile obje

top edge of the

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go as far forward as tly behind the back-age compartment s low as possible.

ges and corners.cts higher than the backrest.

> If you are transporting very heavy loads when the rear seat is not occu-pied, secure the outer safety belts in the opposite buckles (refer to the illustration).

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Securing the lo> For small, light i

lined non-skid ssecure with a lustraps (refer to p

> For large, heavyBMW center fordevices*. Lashiprovided at the luggage compathese load-secu

> Comply with theenclosed with thdevices.

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Cargo loading Roof-mounted luggage rack*

Always position and secure the load correctly. If you do not, it can

endanger the passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers. Do not exceed the permissible gross weight and axle loads (refer to page 186), otherwise the vehicle's oper-ating safety is no longer assured and you are in violation of the law. Do not stow heathe passenger csecuring them. be thrown arounevasive maneuvoccupants. Fill the fuel tankempty.

> Tow-start only wcold. If you attea warm engine, fuel in the catalyignite and causeto jump-start theassistance.

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114nCatalytic converter

Be sure to comply with the preceding instructions to prevent

unburned fuel from reaching the cata-lytic converter. If you do not, the cata-lytic converter could respond by overheating, leading to serious damage. Very high temperatures occur in any vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter. Heat shields are installed adjacent to some exhaust system. Nshields; do not aptheir surfaces. What idle, and parkinextra care to avoidexhaust system anrials (grass, hay, lecontact could leadserious personal idamage.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The concept ABS enhances active safety by helping to prevent the wheels from locking under braking. This is because locked wheels are dangerous. When the front wheels slide, the driver loses steering control over the vehicle. Traction loss at the rear wheels can cause the rear end to break into an uncontrolled skid.

The system canbraking distanceconditions (on scurves, on asphsurfaces, etc.).

ABS is designedrequirements ducation:

> To help provid> To help maint

maneuverabilsurfaces (aspwet road surfa

Braking with ABSAt approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), the system becomes operative. Whenever the vehicle's speed drops below approx. 4 mph (6 km/h), the ABS is deactivated. This means that the wheels can lock in the final phase of a panic stop a factor of no significance in actual use.

If you are in a situation that requires full

On road surfaces that have a loose surface layer on a firm base with good traction (on gravel or snow, for example), or when snow chains are mounted, braking distances may be longer than with locked wheels. However, ABS continues to provide enhanced vehicle stability and steering response under these conditions.

safetynd the laws of vent the applications ces for safety exceeding the involved when ponsibility for remains in the the driver. You dded safety of se sense of into taking

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Cornering Brake Control (CBC) CBC is an advanced engineering design of the ABS. When braking while cornering at high speed or braking during high lateral acceleration, or when braking during a lane change, vehicle stability is improved and steering response is enhanced.

In the event of If the ABSinstrumentrefer to pa

system then reveroperation as on veHowever, have thchecked by your Bas possible. To prdefects and cumuadversely affectinrefer any problemat the earliest opp

ABS warning lamp for Canadian models.

If the brake warning lamp, and the ABS and ASC+T/DSC indi-cator lamps come on, refer to page 21, then the entire ABS, CBC, ASC+T/DSC control system has failed. Continue driving cautiously and defen-

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*DBC is included in the DSC, refer to information beginning on page 83.

If you step on the brake rapidly, this system automatically produces maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance during "panic stops." All of the benefits of the ABS system are exploited under these circum-

e on the n of the e brake is deacti-

alfunction, arning lamp braking effi-lly available. and repaired on as

ection "Infor-" concerning o applies to hich als pressure duratio When th the DBC

t of a mbrake w Normal re still fuheckeder as so

rve the sur safetythe ABS system, wthe DSC system.

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Disc brakes

Disc brakes furnish optimum decelera-tion and braking control and greater fade resistance under heavy use.

When the vehicle is driven only occa-sionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake appli-cations are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion of the discs and accumtion on the brakbecause the minbe exerted by thdiscs by brake areached.

If the brake disctend to respondpulsating effect brake applicatio

For your obrake pad

approved for yomodel. BMW caapproved brakethey are suited cannot ensure tthe vehicle if the

Driving notesWhen driving in wet conditions and in heavy rain, it is effective to apply light pressure to the brakes every few miles or kilometers. Be aware of traffic condi-tions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat which is generated by the brake applications helps to dry the brake

If engine braking should prove to be inadequate, you should still avoid extended, continuous braking. Instead of maintaining low to moderate pres-sure over an extended period of time, you should decelerate by applying more substantial pressure to the brake pedal (watch for following traffic), releasing the pedal, and then repeating

ggered braking). The active braking kes from over-at full braking le at all times.

he clutch the shift lever al. Do not drive The engine ct when the e transmission

s no power-ring when the

ever allow floor er objects to und the brake, als, which can rator ped

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118nBrake system

Brake fluid level If the brake warning lamp comes on with the parking brake released:

The brake fluid level is too low in the reservoir (refer to page 138).

If the brake fluid level is too low and brake pedal travel has become notice-ably longer, there may be a defect in one of the hydraulic circuits of the brake system.

Brake wardian mode

Proceed to tcenter. High

pressure may be nconditions, and brbe significantly lonremember to adapaccordingly.