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Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps signal particular functions: Parking lamps/low beams 97 High beams/headlamp flasher 99 Handbrake applied 62 Handbrake applied for Canadian models Lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 84 MDrive 55 M Dynamic Mode 84 Exhaust-gas values 219 Exhaust-gas values for Canadian models 219 Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on. Text messages at the bottom edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps. Additional information, e.g. on the cause and elimination of a malfunction, can be opened via the Check Control system, refer to page 75. In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. 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	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	20
Basic operation	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	32
Central locking system	33
Opening and closing: Using remote control	34
Opening and closing: Using door lock	36
Opening and closing: from inside	36
Hotel function	37
Doors	37
Luggage compartment lid	37
Luggage compartment	39
Alarm system	39
Comfort access*	40
Windows	42
Convertible: Top	44
Adjusting	49
Sitting safely	49
Seats	49
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
MDrive	57
Transporting children safely	60
The right place for children	60
Installing child restraint systems	60
LATCH child restraint fixing system	61
Driving	62
Ignition lock	62
Start/Stop button	62
Starting engine	63
Switching engine off	63
Handbrake	64
Manual transmission*	64
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic	65
M Engine Dynamic Control	67
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	68
Wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control	70
Everything under control	72
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	72
Tachometer	72
Coolant temperature	72
Engine oil temperature*	73
Fuel gauge	73
Computer	73
Service requirements	75
Check Control	77
Speed limit	79
Stopwatch	80
Settings on Control Display	80
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	84
PDC Park Distance Control*	84
Driving stability control systems	85
Starting off	88
EDC Electronic Damping Control	88
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	89
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	90
Brake force display	93
Airbags	93
Convertible: rollover protection system	95
Head-Up Display*	96
Lamps	99
Parking lamps/low beams	99
Adaptive Head Light*	101
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	101
High-beam assistant*	101
Instrument lighting	103
Interior lamps	103
Climate	104
Automatic climate control	104
Parked car ventilation	108
Practical interior accessories	111
Integrated universal remote control*	111
Glove compartment	112
Center armrest	113
Storage compartments	114
Cup holders	114
Ashtray	115
Cigarette lighter	115
Connecting electrical devices	115
Ski bag*	115
Driving tips	119
Things to remember when driving	120
Break-in period	120
General driving notes	120
Cargo loading	122
BMW M6 Engineering	124
V10 High Output Engine	124
Compound brake	124
Drive train	124
Navigation	127
Starting navigation system	128
Navigation DVD	128
Display in 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 via voice instructions	145
Bypassing route sections	146
Traffic information*	146
Displaying current position	149
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
Weather news flashes*	162
High Definition Radio*	162
Satellite radio	165
Enabling or disabling channels	165
Selecting and storing channel	165
CD player and CD changer	168
Listening to CDs	168
Selecting a track	169
Sampling tracks, scan	170
Repeating a track	171
Random play sequence	171
Fast forward/reverse	172
CD magazine	172
Notes	173
AUX-IN connection	174
Connecting	174
Starting audio playback	174
USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface	175
Connecting	175
Starting audio playback	175
Selecting a track	176
Repeating a track	177
Random play sequence	177
Fast forward/reverse	177
Notes	177
Communications	179
Telephoning	180
The concept	180
Using a phone in your vehicle	180
Suitable mobile phones	180
Care instructions	180
Operating options	180
Commissioning	181
Operation via iDrive	186
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	190
Operation by voice*	191
Notes	193
Snap-in adapter inserting/ removing*	193
BMW Assist	195
Requirements	195
Offered services	195
Using services	196
Updating BMW Assist	199
Displaying vehicle data	201
Mobility	205
Refueling	206
Fuel filler door	206
Fuel specifications	207
Wheels and tires	208
Tire inflation pressure	208
Tire identification marks	210
Tire condition	211
New wheels and tires	211
Snow chains*	213
Under the hood	214
Hood	214
Engine compartment	215
Engine oil	216
Coolant	219
Maintenance	220
BMW Maintenance System	220
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	221
Care	222
Car-care products	222
Exterior care	222
Interior care	224
Storing your vehicle	225
Replacing components	226
Onboard toolkit	226
Replacing wiper blades	226
Lamps and bulbs	226
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System	228
Changing wheels*	230
Vehicle battery	233
Fuses	233
Giving and receiving assistance	235
Emergency request	235
Warning triangle*	236
First-aid kit*	236
Roadside Assistance*	236
Jump starting	236
Tow-starting and towing	237
Reference	241
Technical data	242
Engine data	242
Dimensions	243
Weights	245
Capacities	245
Short commands of voice command system	246
Everything from A to Z	250