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Climate Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc. Switching on and off directly iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". 3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the controller. 4. Select "Automatic ventilation" and press the controller. 5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press the controller. Draft-free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can have more detailed information shown on the Control Display, refer to page 78. Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any outside temperature. You can set two different times for the system to start. The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between uses. The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel. Therefore, please open the vent outlets. The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive. The parked car ventilation is switched on. The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes. Preselecting activation times 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". 3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the controller. 4. Select "Activation time" and press the controller. 5. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2". 110 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG

Section	Page
Contents	5
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	8
Service and warranty	9
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Basic operation	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display on/ off	23
Voice command system	24
The concept	24
Voice commands	24
Notes	26
Controls	29
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	31
Central locking system	32
Opening and closing: from outside	32
Opening and closing: from inside	34
Hotel function	35
Doors	36
Luggage compartment lid	36
Luggage compartment	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	39
Windows	41
Coupe: Glass sunroof, electric with raise function*	43
Convertible: top	44
Adjusting	50
Sitting safely	50
Seats	51
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	52
Front head restraints	53
Entering rear	54
Safety belts	55
Heated seats*	55
Mirrors	56
Steering wheel	57
Transporting children safely	59
The right place for children	59
Installing child restraint systems	59
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching engine off	62
Handbrake	63
Manual transmission	63
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission*	63
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*	65
Dynamic Driving Control	66
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	67
Wiper system	68
Washer fluid	69
Cruise control	69
Active cruise control*	70
Everything under control	77
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	77
Tachometer	77
Coolant temperature	77
Engine oil temperature gauge	78
Fuel gauge	78
Computer	78
Service requirements	80
Check Control	82
Speed limit	84
Stopwatch	85
Settings on Control Display	85
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	88
PDC Park Distance Control*	88
Driving stability control systems	89
Dynamic Drive*	91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	91
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	93
Active steering*	96
Brake force display	96
Airbags	96
Convertible: rollover protection system	98
Head-Up Display*	99
BMW Night Vision*	101
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	105
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
Fog lamps	106
Instrument lighting	106
Interior lamps	106
Climate	108
Automatic climate control	108
Parked car ventilation	112
Practical interior accessories	114
Integrated universal remote control*	114
Glove compartment	115
Center armrest	116
Storage compartments	116
Cup holders	117
Ashtray	117
Cigarette lighter	118
Connecting electrical devices	118
Ski bag*	118
Driving tips	121
Things to remember when driving	122
Breaking-in	122
General driving notes	122
Cargo loading	124
Navigation	127
Starting navigation system	128
Navigation DVD	128
Display in the assistance window	128
Destination entry	130
Entering a destination manually	130
Entering destination via voice*	133
Map-guided destination selection	135
Selecting destination using information	136
Destination list	137
Address book	138
Selecting route	140
Word matching principle	141
Destination guidance	142
Starting destination guidance	142
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	142
Displaying route	143
Destination guidance with voice instructions	145
Bypassing route sections	146
Traffic information*	146
Displaying current position	150
What to do if …	151
Entertainment	153
On/off and tone	154
Controls	154
Switching on/off	155
Adjusting volume	155
Tone control	155
Radio	158
Listening to radio	158
Storing stations	160
Automatically sorting stations*	161
Weather news flashes*	162
High Definition Radio*	162
Satellite radio*	164
CD player and CD changer	167
Listening to CDs	167
Selecting a track	168
Sampling tracks, scan	169
Repeating track	169
Random play sequence	170
Fast forward/reverse	170
CD magazine	170
Notes	171
AUX-In connection	173
Connecting	173
Starting audio playback	173
Communications	175
Telephoning	176
The concept	176
Using a phone in your vehicle	176
Suitable mobile phones	176
Care instructions	176
Operating options	177
Initial operation	177
Operation via iDrive	182
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	187
Operation by voice*	187
Notes	189
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	189
BMW Assist	191
Requirements	191
Services offered	191
Using services	192
Updating BMW Assist	195
Displaying vehicle data	197
Mobility	199
Refueling	200
Fuel filler door	200
Fuel specifications	201
Wheels and tires	202
Tire inflation pressure	202
Tire identification marks	204
Tire condition	205
Run-flat tires	206
New wheels and tires	206
Snow chains*	207
Under the hood	208
Hood	208
Engine compartment	209
Engine oil	209
Coolant	211
Maintenance	212
BMW Maintenance System	212
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	213
Care	213
Replacing components	214
Onboard tool kit	214
Replacing wiper blades	214
Lamps and bulbs	214
Changing wheels	217
Vehicle battery	217
Fuses	218
Giving and receiving assistance	219
Emergency call	219
Warning triangle*	219
First-aid kit*	220
Roadside Assistance*	220
Jump starting	220
Tow-starting and towing	221
Reference	225
Technical data	226
Dimensions	226
Weights	228
Capacities	228
Short commands of voice command system	229
Everything from A to Z	234

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Climate

110

Ventilation for cooling

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool

air in your direction, for instance, if the interior

has become too warm, etc.

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past

you and is not directed straight at you.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from

the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter

provides additional protection by filtering gas-

eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW

center replaces this combined filter as a stan-

dard part of your scheduled maintenance.

You can have more detailed information shown

on the Control Display, refer to page

Parked car ventilation

The concept

The parked car ventilation blows air into the

passenger compartment to lower interior tem-

peratures.

It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any

outside temperature.

You can set two different times for the system

to start. The parked car ventilation can also be

switched on and off directly. It remains

switched on for 30 minutes.

Since the system uses a substantial amount of

electrical current, you should refrain from acti-

vating it twice in succession without allowing

the battery to be recharged in normal operation

between uses.

The air emerges through the upper body region

vent outlets in the instrument panel. Therefore,

please open the vent outlets.

The parked car ventilation system is operated

via iDrive.

Switching on and off directly

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page

Open the start menu.

Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

Select "Automatic ventilation" and press

the controller.

Select "Parked car ventilation" and press

the controller.

The parked car ventilation is switched on.

The

symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control flashes.

Preselecting activation times

Open the start menu.

Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

Select "Activation time" and press the con-

troller.

Move the controller to the left or right to

select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".