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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "TPM" is selected and press the controller. 1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle carefully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. 2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped with standard tires or run-flat tires. You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 229.< Standard tires 6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. 1. If all four wheels are shown in yellow, identify the damaged tire on the vehicle. 2. Replace the damaged wheel or wheels, refer to Changing wheels on page 248. In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system. Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Run-flat tires* 9. Start to drive. The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed. After a few minutes of driving, the set tire inflation pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored. Resetting finishes during driving. The tires are shown in green on the Control Display. If a flat tire is detected during resetting and applying the tire inflation pressures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Display. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.< 1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid severe braking and steering maneuvers and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If the vehicle is not equipped with runflat tires, refer to page 229, do not continue driving. Continuing to drive with a flat tire could cause severe accidents.< 2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values: > With a light load: 1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km > With a medium load: 2 persons, cargo bay full, or Message with low tire inflation pressure The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss. 98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 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	7
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	20
Operating principle	20
Status information	23
Assistance window*	23
Switching Control Display off/on	24
Programmable memory buttons	24
Voice command system	26
The concept	26
Voice commands	26
Notes	28
Controls	31
Opening and closing	32
Keys/remote control	32
Personal Profile	33
Central locking system	34
Opening and closing: Using remote control	34
Opening and closing: Using door lock	36
Opening and closing: from inside	37
Doors	37
Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate	38
Alarm system	41
Comfort access*	42
Windows	44
Electric glass sunroof*	45
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof	47
Adjusting	49
Sitting safely	49
Seats	50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	51
Head restraints	53
Safety belts	54
Seat heating*	55
Active seat ventilation*	56
Active seat*	56
Mirrors	56
Steering wheel	58
Transporting children safely	60
The right place for children	60
Installing child restraint systems	60
On trips	63
Driving	64
Ignition lock	64
Start/Stop button	64
Starting the engine	65
Switching off engine	65
Handbrake	66
Manual transmission	66
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*	66
Sport automatic transmission*	69
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	70
Wiper system	71
Washer fluid	72
Cruise control*	72
Active cruise control*	73
Everything under control	81
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock, date	81
Tachometer	81
Coolant temperature	81
Energy Control	82
Fuel gauge	82
Computer	82
Service requirements	84
Check Control	86
Speed limit	88
Stopwatch	88
Settings on Control Display	89
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	92
PDC Park Distance Control*	92
Driving stability control systems	93
Starting assistant	96
Dynamic Drive*	96
Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension	97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	97
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	99
Active steering*	101
Brake force display	102
Airbags	102
Head-Up Display*	104
BMW Night Vision*	106
Leaving lane warning*	108
Lamps	110
Parking lamps/low beams	110
Adaptive Head Light*	112
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	112
High-beam assistant*	112
Fog lamps*	114
Instrument lighting	114
Interior lamps	114
Climate	116
Automatic climate control	116
Parked car ventilation	120
Practical interior accessories	123
Integrated universal remote control*	123
Sun blinds*	124
Glove compartment	125
Front center armrest	125
Storage compartments	126
Cup holders	127
Ashtray, front	127
Cigarette lighter, front	127
Ashtray, rear	128
Cigarette lighter, rear	128
Connecting electrical devices	128
Center armrest, rear	129
Sedan: Through-loading system*	129
Sports Wagon: cargo bay	130
Ski bag*	132
Driving tips	135
Things to remember when driving	136
Break-in period	136
Saving fuel	136
General driving notes	137
Cargo loading	139
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	141
Navigation	143
Starting navigation system	144
Navigation DVD	144
Display in assistance window	144
Destination entry	146
Entering a destination manually	146
Entering destination via voice*	149
Map-guided destination selection	151
Selecting destination using information	152
Destination list	153
Address book	154
Selecting route	156
Word matching principle	157
Destination guidance	158
Starting destination guidance	158
Terminating/continuing destination guidance	158
Displaying route	159
Destination guidance via voice instructions	161
Bypassing route sections	162
Traffic information*	162
Displaying current position	165
What to do if …	167
Entertainment	169
On/off and tone	170
Controls	170
Switching on/off	171
Adjusting volume	171
Tone control	171
Radio	174
Listening to radio	174
Storing stations	176
Weather news flashes*	178
High Definition Radio*	178
Satellite radio	181
Enabling or disabling channels	181
Selecting and storing channel	182
CD player and CD changer	184
Listening to CDs	184
Selecting a track	185
Sampling tracks, scan	186
Repeating a track	187
Random play sequence	187
Fast forward/reverse	188
CD magazine	188
Notes	189
AUX-IN connection	190
Connecting	190
Starting audio playback	190
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface	191
Connecting	191
Starting audio playback	191
Selecting a track	192
Repeating a track	193
Random play sequence	193
Fast forward/reverse	193
Notes	193
Communications	195
Telephoning	196
The concept	196
Using a phone in your vehicle	196
Suitable mobile phones	196
Care instructions	196
Operating options	196
Commissioning	197
Operation via iDrive	202
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	206
Operation by voice*	207
Notes	209
Snap-in adapter inserting/ removing*	209
BMW Assist	211
Requirements	211
Offered services	211
Using services	212
Updating BMW Assist	216
Displaying vehicle data	218
Mobility	221
Refueling	222
Fuel filler door	222
Fuel specifications	223
Wheels and tires	224
Tire inflation pressure	224
Tire identification marks	229
Tire condition	231
Run-flat tires*	231
New wheels and tires	231
Snow chains*	233
Under the hood	234
Hood	234
Engine compartment	235
Engine oil	236
Coolant	237
Maintenance	239
BMW maintenance system	239
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	240
Care	241
Car-care products	241
Exterior care	241
Interior care	243
Storing your vehicle	244
Replacing components	245
Onboard toolkit	245
Wiper blade replacement	245
Lamps and bulbs	245
Changing wheels	250
Vehicle battery	253
Fuses	253
Giving and receiving assistance	255
Emergency request	255
Warning triangle*	255
First-aid kit*	256
Roadside Assistance*	256
Jump starting	256
Tow-starting and towing	257
Reference	261
Technical data	262
Engine data	262
Dimensions	263
Weights	265
Capacities	266
Short commands of voice command system	267
Everything from A to Z	272

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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "TPM" is selected and press

the controller.

Start the engine, but do not start driving.

Select "Reset" and press the controller.

Select "Yes" and press the controller.

Start to drive.

The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting

TPM..." is displayed.

After a few minutes of driving, the set tire infla-

tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set

values to be monitored. Resetting finishes dur-

ing driving. The tires are shown in green on the

Control Display.

If a flat tire is detected during resetting

and applying the tire inflation pressures,

all tires are shown in yellow on the Control Dis-

play. The message "Tire low!" is displayed.

Message with low tire inflation

pressure

The warning lamp lights up yellow. A

message appears on the Control Dis-

play. In addition, an acoustic signal

sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation

pressure loss.

Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-

fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Check whether your vehicle is equipped

with standard tires or run-flat tires.

You will recognize run-flat tires by a

circular symbol containing the letters

RSC on the side of the tire, refer to

page

229

Standard tires

If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden-

tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.

Replace the damaged wheel or wheels,

refer to Changing wheels on page

248

In contrast to a compact wheel, a spare wheel is

equipped with the necessary TPM electronics

and also monitored after mounting and after

resetting the system.

Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a

workshop informed on handling TPM which

works according to BMW repair procedures

with correspondingly trained personnel.

Run-flat tires*

Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/

80 km/h. Avoid severe braking and steering

maneuvers and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

If the vehicle is not equipped with run-

flat tires, refer to page

229

, do not

continue driving. Continuing to drive with a

flat tire could cause severe accidents.

In the event of complete tire pressure loss,

0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible

distance for continued driving on the basis

of the following guide values:

With a light load:

1 to 2 persons without luggage:

approx. 155 miles/250 km

With a medium load:

2 persons, cargo bay full, or