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Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the battery. 2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle. 3. Switch off any electrical systems and components in both vehicles. There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there is a danger of shorting.< Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal. Connecting jumper cables To avoid personal injury from sparks, follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.< In your BMW, the so-called jump-starting terminal in the engine compartment serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine compartment overview on page 233. The cover cap is marked with a +. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW jumpstarting terminal. To do so, pull the tab. Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and allow it to run at idle for several minutes at slightly increased speed. 2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge. 3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Never use spray fluids to start the engine.< 2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a jump-starting terminal of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. Attach the second end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/- to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow-starting and towing.< Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed.< Using tow fitting Always keep the screw-in tow fitting with the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. 255 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Controls At a glance

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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Reference

At a glance

Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

Preparation

Check whether the battery of the other

vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and

approximately the same capacitance in Ah.

This information can be found on the bat-

tery.

Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-

cle.

Switch off any electrical systems and com-

ponents in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between

the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise

there is a danger of shorting.

Connecting jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-

low this sequence when connecting

jumper cables.

In your BMW, the so-called jump-starting termi-

nal in the engine compartment serves as a pos-

itive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine

compartment overview on page

233

. The cover

cap is marked with a +.

Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-

starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+

to the positive terminal of the battery or a

jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-

ing assistance.

Attach the second end of the cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to a start-

ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.

Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–

to the negative terminal of the battery or to

an engine or body ground of the assisting

vehicle.

Your BMW has a special nut as body ground

or negative terminal.

Attach the second end of the cable to the

negative terminal of the battery or to the

engine or body ground of the vehicle to be

started.

Starting engine

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle

and allow it to run at idle for several minutes

at slightly increased speed.

Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way.

If the first starting attempt is not successful,

wait a few minutes before another attempt

in order to allow the discharged battery to

recharge.

Let the engines run for a few minutes.

Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the

engine.

Tow-starting and towing

Observe applicable laws and regulations

for tow-starting and towing.

Do not transport any passengers other

than the driver in a vehicle that is being

towed.

Using tow fitting

Always keep the screw-in tow fitting with the

vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear

of the BMW.