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Driving tips

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Table of Contents3
Notes7
Using this Owner's Manual7
Symbols Used7
The Individual Vehicle8
Editorial Notice8
For You Own Safety9
Reporting Safety Defects10
At a Glance12
Cockpit13
Driver's Side - Controls and Displays13
Comfort and Convenience - Controls and Displays17
Buttons in Steering Wheel19
Control Center20
The Concept20
Controller20
Control Display20
Symbols and Lists21
Menus in Control Display23
Assistance Window24
Voice Command26
Voice Command System26
Voice Commands26
Notices28
The Notebook28
Brief Commands30
Opening and Closing35
Keys35
Central Locking System36
Opening and Closing - from Outside36
Opening and Closing - from Inside38
Doors39
Luggage Compartment Lid39
Luggage Compartment41
Alarm System41
Electric Power Windows43
Sliding/Tilt Sunroof44
Correct Sitting Position46
Seats46
Head Restraints49
Safety Belts51
Heated Seats51
Active Seat Ventilation52
Active Seat53
Mirror53
Mirrors53
Steering Wheel Adjustment54
Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Memory55
Airbags56
Transporting Children Safely58
LATCH Child-Restraint System59
Child-Safety Locks60
Car Memory, Key Memory60
Driving62
Ignition Lock62
Starting the Engine63
Switching off Engine63
Parking Brake63
Automatic Transmission with L Mode67
Automatic Transmission with Steptronic70
Turn Signal Indicators/Headlamp Flasher72
Wiper System72
Wiper System73
Washer Fluid74
Programmable Cruise Control74
Everything under Control78
Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock78
Tachometer78
Service Interval Display79
Check Control81
Computer82
Changing Settings87
Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety89
PDC Park Distance Control89
Driving Stability Control/Dsc Dynamic Stability Control90
Driving Stability Control/Abs Antilock Brake System92
Dynamic Drive92
EDC Electronic Damping Control93
RDC Tire Pressure Monitor93
Self-Leveling Suspension95
Adaptive Brake Lamp95
Parking Lamps/Low Beams97
Instrument Lighting98
High Beams/Standing Lamps98
Front Fog Lamps98
Interior Lamps98
A Congenial Climate100
Automatic Climate Control100
Rear Air Conditioner106
Parked-Car Ventilation System107
Practical Interior Accessories109
Universal Garage Door Opener109
Sun Blinds110
Rear Cooler111
Glove Compartment111
Storage Compartments112
Beverage Holders113
Ashtray, Front113
Cigarette Lighter, Front114
Power Socket114
Ashtray, Rear114
Cigarette Lighter, Rear114
Center Armrest114
Ski Bag115
Driving Tips118
Things to Remember When Driving119
Break-In Procedures119
General Driving Notes119
Brake System120
Cargo Loading121
Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack121
Safety125
Gps125
Map CD125
Starting the Navigation System126
Display in Assistance Window126
Selection Options127
Destination Entry127
Manual Entry of Destination Address127
Select the Town or City and the Street from the Directory129
Map-Guided Destination Selection129
Selecting Destination in Information130
Selecting Interesting Destinations130
Recent Destinations131
Destination List131
Route Selection131
Starting the Destination Guidance System132
Displaying Route133
Select New Route134
Voice Messages134
Terminate/Interrupt Active Guidance135
Creating a Directory135
Location136
Wordmatch Principle137
What to Do if137
Sound System141
Controls141
Care Instructions141
To Switch On/Off141
Using with Ignition off141
Volume Adjustment142
Tone Control142
Select the Frequency Band144
Station Selection144
Storing and Retrieving a Station145
Weather Band146
CD Compact Disc147
Using the Buttons to Search for Music Tracks147
Searching for Music Tracks in the Control Display148
CD Changer149
Starting and Stopping the CD Changer150
Status Displays150
Searching for Music Tracks in the Control Display150
Using the Buttons to Search for Music Tracks151
Minidisc MD152
Using the Buttons to Search for Music Tracks152
Searching for Music Tracks in the Control Display153
Noise Suppression154
Music Track Search155
Using Your Mobile Phone159
Safety Notice159
Care Instructions160
Operation160
Hands-Free System162
To Make SOS Call162
Initial Operation162
Getting Started163
Telephone Directory163
To Select a Number from the Top 8 List164
Redialing, Including Numbers Not Initially Reached165
Missed Calls165
Fuel Filler Door169
Fuel Specifications170
Wheels and Tires171
Tire Inflation Pressure171
Tire Condition172
Tire Replacement173
Wheel and Tire Combinations174
Special Characteristics of Winter Tires174
Snow Chains174
Under the Hood176
Hood176
Engine Compartment177
Engine Oil177
Coolant178
Brake Fluid179
Care180
The Bmw Maintenance System180
Rules and Regulations181
Obd Connector181
Replacing Components182
Onboard Tool Kit182
Windshield Wiper Blades182
Lamps and Bulbs182
Changing a Tire184
Battery186
Fuses187
Warning Triangle188
Help - Giving and Receiving188
Towing189
Technical Data193
Engine Specifications193
Dimensions194
Weights195
Capacities195
Everything from a to Z196
Contents196

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