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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety Convertible: rollover protection system The rollover protection system is automatically activated in the event of an accident or a critical driving situation, extreme inclination on the longitudinal axis, or loss of ground contact. The rollover bars located behind the rear head restraints are deployed within fractions of a second. As a supplement to the rollover bar integrated into the windshield frame, the rollover protection system ensures that all vehicle occupants have the necessary headroom. Always keep the path of movement of the rollover protection system clear. In less severe accidents, you are protected by the fastened safety belt and, depending on the severity of the accident, the belt tensioner and the multistage airbag restraint system.< 4. Press the rollover protection unit down until it snaps into place. 5. Use the same procedure for the second rollover protection unit. Have the rollover protection system checked after unexpected triggering. Never move the convertible top when the rollover protection system is raised. No changes of any nature may be made to the individual components of the rollover protection system and wiring. Work on the rollover protection system may only be performed at a BMW center. Unprofessional attempts to service the system can lead to failure or malfunction. For a system check and to ensure long-term functioning, you must comply with the maintenance intervals of the service requirements, refer to page 77.< Lowering If the rollover protection system experienced no impact after automatic activation, then it can be lowered again. No tools are necessary for this purpose. 1. Press the release backward and hold in that position. Head-Up Display* The concept With the Head-Up Display, important information is projected into the driver's field of view, e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to absorb this information without looking away from the road. 2. Press the rollover protection unit halfway down from above. 3. Let go of the release. 96 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Section	Page
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
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
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	31
Central locking system	32
Opening and closing: Using remote control	32
Opening and closing: from inside	34
Hotel function	35
Doors	36
Luggage compartment lid	36
Luggage compartment	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Coupe: Glass sunroof, electric with raise function*	42
Convertible: top	44
Adjusting	49
Sitting safely	49
Seats	50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	51
Front head restraints	52
Entering rear	53
Safety belts	54
Heated seats*	55
Mirrors	55
Steering wheel	56
Transporting children safely	58
The right place for children	58
Installing child restraint systems	58
LATCH child restraint fixing system	58
Driving	60
Ignition lock	60
Start/Stop button	60
Starting engine	61
Switching engine off	61
Handbrake	62
Manual transmission	62
Sport automatic transmission*	62
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	65
Wiper system	66
Washer fluid	67
Cruise control*	67
Active cruise control*	68
Everything under control	76
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	76
Tachometer	76
Coolant temperature	76
Engine oil temperature*	77
Fuel gauge	77
Computer	77
Service requirements	79
Check Control	81
Speed limit	83
Stopwatch	84
Settings on Control Display	84
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	87
PDC Park Distance Control*	87
Driving stability control systems	88
Starting assistant	90
Dynamic Drive*	91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	91
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	92
Active steering*	95
Brake force display	95
Airbags	96
Convertible: rollover protection system	98
Head-Up Display*	98
BMW Night Vision*	100
Leaving lane warning*	103
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	106
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
High-beam assistant*	106
Fog lamps	108
Instrument lighting	108
Interior lamps	108
Climate	110
Automatic climate control	110
Parked car ventilation	114
Practical interior accessories	117
Integrated universal remote control*	117
Glove compartment	118
Center armrest	119
Storage compartments	119
Cup holders	120
Ashtray	120
Cigarette lighter	121
Connecting electrical devices	121
Ski bag*	121
Things to remember when driving	126
Breaking-in	126
Saving fuel	126
General driving notes	127
Cargo loading	129
Starting navigation system	134
Navigation DVD	134
Display in the assistance window	134
Destination entry	136
Entering a destination manually	136
Entering destination via voice*	139
Map-guided destination selection	141
Selecting destination using information	142
Destination list	143
Address book	144
Selecting route	146
Word matching principle	147
Destination guidance	148
Starting destination guidance	148
Destination guidance, terminating/continuing	148
Displaying route	149
Destination guidance via voice instructions	151
Bypassing route sections	152
Traffic information*	152
Displaying current position	155
What to do if …	157
On/off and tone	160
Controls	160
Switching on/off	161
Adjusting volume	161
Tone control	161
Radio	164
Listening to radio	164
Storing stations	166
Automatically sorting stations*	167
Weather news flashes*	168
High Definition Radio*	168
Satellite radio	171
Enabling or disabling channels	171
Selecting and storing channel	172
CD player and CD changer	174
Listening to CDs	174
Selecting a track	175
Sampling tracks, scan	176
Repeating track	177
Random play sequence	177
Fast forward/reverse	178
CD magazine	178
Notes	179
AUX-In connection	180
Connecting	180
Starting audio playback	180
USB/audio interface	181
Connecting	181
Starting audio playback	182
Selecting a track	182
Repeating track	183
Random play sequence	183
Fast forward/reverse	183
Notes	183
Telephoning	186
The concept	186
Using a phone in your vehicle	186
Suitable mobile phones	186
Care instructions	186
Operating options	186
Initial operation	187
Operation via iDrive	192
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	197
Operation by voice*	197
Notes	199
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	199
BMW Assist	201
Requirements	201
Offered services	201
Using services	202
Updating BMW Assist	205
Displaying vehicle data	207
Refueling	210
Fuel filler door	210
Fuel specifications	211
Wheels and tires	212
Tire inflation pressure	212
Tire identification marks	214
Tire condition	215
Run-flat tires	216
New wheels and tires	216
Snow chains*	217
Under the hood	218
Hood	218
Engine compartment	219
Engine oil	220
Coolant	221
Maintenance	223
BMW Maintenance System	223
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	224
Care	224
Replacing components	225
Onboard tool kit	225
Replacing wiper blades	225
Lamps and bulbs	225
Changing wheels	227
Vehicle battery	227
Fuses	228
Giving and receiving assistance	229
Emergency request	229
Warning triangle*	230
First-aid kit*	230
Roadside Assistance*	230
Jump starting	230
Tow-starting and towing	231
Technical data	236
Engine data	236
Dimensions	237
Weights	239
Capacities	239
Short commands of voice command system	240
Everything from A to Z	244

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Technology for comfort, convenience and safety

Convertible: rollover

protection system

The rollover protection system is automatically

activated in the event of an accident or a critical

driving situation, extreme inclination on the lon-

gitudinal axis, or loss of ground contact. The

rollover bars located behind the rear head

restraints are deployed within fractions of a sec-

ond.

As a supplement to the rollover bar integrated

into the windshield frame, the rollover protec-

tion system ensures that all vehicle occupants

have the necessary headroom.

Always keep the path of movement of the

rollover protection system clear.

In less severe accidents, you are protected by

the fastened safety belt and, depending on the

severity of the accident, the belt tensioner and

the multistage airbag restraint system.

Lowering

If the rollover protection system experienced no

impact after automatic activation, then it can be

lowered again. No tools are necessary for this

purpose.

Press the release backward and hold in that

position.

Press the rollover protection unit halfway

down from above.

Let go of the release.

Press the rollover protection unit down until

it snaps into place.

Use the same procedure for the second roll-

over protection unit.

Have the rollover protection system checked

after unexpected triggering.

Never move the convertible top when the

rollover protection system is raised.

No changes of any nature may be made to the

individual components of the rollover protec-

tion system and wiring.

Work on the rollover protection system may

only be performed at a BMW center.

Unprofessional attempts to service the system

can lead to failure or malfunction.

For a system check and to ensure long-term

functioning, you must comply with the mainte-

nance intervals of the service requirements,

refer to page

Head-Up Display*

The concept

With the Head-Up Display, important informa-

tion is projected into the driver's field of view,

e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to

absorb this information without looking away

from the road.