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Giving and receiving assistance 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW startingaid terminal. To do so, pull the tab. 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 starting-aid 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. Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 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 The screw-on tow-fitting must always be carried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel flap in the cargo bay, refer to page 245. Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.< Access to screw thread 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. Cover panel on left and right side of bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel. Front 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, 254 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 015 021 - © 11/07 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	7
Service and warranty	9
Reporting safety defects	9
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument panel	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Operating principle	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display off/on	23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Controls	29
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	30
Central locking system	31
Opening and closing: Using remote control	31
Opening and closing: Using door lock	33
Opening and closing: From inside	34
Doors	35
Liftgate	35
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Glass sunroof, electric	41
Adjusting	44
Sitting safely	44
Seats	45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	46
Head restraints	48
Safety belts	49
Seat heating*	50
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*	50
Active seat*	51
Mirrors	51
Steering wheel	53
Transporting children safely	55
The right place for children	55
Installing child restraint systems	55
LATCH child restraint fixing system	56
On trips	57
Driving	58
Ignition lock	58
Start/Stop button	58
Starting engine	59
Switching off engine	59
Parking brake	59
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	63
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams	66
Washer/wiper system	66
Washer fluid	67
Cruise control*	68
Everything under control	70
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	70
Tachometer	71
Coolant temperature	71
Engine oil temperature	71
Fuel gauge	71
Computer	72
Service requirements	74
Check Control	77
Speed limit	79
Stopwatch	79
Settings on Control Display	80
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	83
PDC Park Distance Control*	83
Rear view camera*	85
Driving stability control systems	87
Adaptive Drive*	90
Starting assistant	91
Self-leveling suspension*	91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor	91
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	93
Active steering*	96
Brake force display	96
Airbags	97
Head-Up Display*	99
Lamps	101
Parking lamps/low beams	101
Adaptive Head Light*	103
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	103
Fog lamps*	103
Instrument lighting	104
Interior lamps	104
Climate	105
Automatic climate control	106
Rear automatic climate control*	110
Parked car ventilation*	111
Practical interior accessories	114
Integrated universal remote control*	114
Digital compass*	116
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*	117
Glove compartment	117
Center armrest, front	118
Storage compartments	118
Cup holders	119
Ashtray	119
Lighter	120
Connecting electrical devices	120
Rear center armrest	121
Cargo bay	121
Storage compartments in cargo bay	122
Ski bag*	123
Driving tips	127
Things to remember when driving	128
Break-in period	128
Saving fuel	128
General driving notes	129
Loading	130
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	132
Driving on poor roads	132
Navigation	135
Starting navigation system	136
Navigation DVD	136
Display in assistance window	136
Destination entry	138
Opening navigation system	138
Entering a destination manually	139
Entering destination via voice*	141
Selecting destination via map	143
Selecting destination using information	144
Destination list	145
Address book	146
Selecting route	148
Word matching principle	149
Destination guidance	150
Starting destination guidance	150
Ending/continuing destination guidance	150
Displaying route	151
Destination guidance via voice instructions	153
Changing route	154
Traffic information*	154
Displaying current position	157
What to do if …	158
Entertainment	161
On/Off and settings	162
Controls	162
Switching on/off	163
Adjusting volume	163
Tone control	163
Radio	166
Listening to radio	166
Storing stations	168
RDS Radio Data System	169
High Definition Radio*	169
Weather news flashes*	171
Satellite radio	172
Enabling or disabling channels	172
Selecting and storing channel	173
CD player and CD changer	175
Listening to CDs	175
Selecting a track	176
Sampling tracks, scan	177
Repeating a track	177
Random play sequence	178
Fast forward/reverse	178
CD changer	179
Notes	180
DVD changer	181
Installation position	181
DVD country codes	182
Playing DVDs	182
Audio and video playback	182
Audio playback	186
Notes	187
AUX-In connection	188
Connecting	188
Starting audio playback	188
USB audio interface	189
Connecting	189
Starting audio playback	189
Selecting a track	190
Repeating a track	191
Random play sequence	191
Fast forward/reverse	191
Notes	191
DVD system in rear	192
Enabling DVD system	192
Controls	192
CD/DVD player	193
Connecting headphones	193
Remote control	193
Sound output via loudspeakers	194
Switching DVD system on/off	194
Playing CD/DVD	194
Playing videos from CD/DVD	194
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD	198
Displaying images from CD/DVD	200
Information on CD/DVD player	202
External device	203
Communications	207
Telephoning	208
The concept	208
Using a phone in your vehicle	208
Suitable mobile phones	208
Care instructions	208
Operating options	208
Commissioning	209
Operation via iDrive	214
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	219
Operation by voice*	219
Notes	221
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	222
BMW Assist	223
Requirements	223
Offered services	223
Using services	224
Customizing BMW Assist	227
Displaying vehicle data	229
Mobility	231
Refueling	232
Fuel filler door	232
Fuel specifications	233
Wheels and tires	234
Tire inflation pressure	234
Tire identification marks	237
Tire condition	238
Run-flat tires	239
New wheels and tires	239
Snow chains*	240
Under the hood	241
Hood	241
Engine compartment	242
Engine oil	242
Coolant	244
Maintenance	245
BMW maintenance system	245
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	246
Care	246
Replacing components	247
Onboard toolkit	247
Replacing wiper blades	247
Lamps and bulbs	247
Changing wheels	250
Vehicle battery	252
Fuses	253
Giving and receiving assistance	254
Emergency request	254
Warning triangle*	255
First-aid kit*	255
Roadside Assistance*	255
Jump starting	255
Tow-starting and towing	256
Reference	259
Technical data	260
Engine data	260
Dimensions	261
Weights	262
Capacities	263
Short commands of voice command system	264
Everything from A to Z	268

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Giving and receiving assistance

254

Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-

aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+

to the positive terminal of the battery or a

starting-aid 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 pole.

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

The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-

ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the

front or rear of the BMW.

It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel

flap in the cargo bay, refer to page

245

Use only the tow fitting provided with the

vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the

tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral

loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-

cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the

tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.

Access to screw thread

Cover panel on left and right side of bumper:

press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.

Front