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DRIVING TIPS

CONTROLS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

AT A GLANCE

DRIVING TIPS

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 955 - © 08/09 BMW AG

Table of Contents

Table of Contents5
Symbols Used6
Editorial Notice6
The Individual Vehicle6
Additional Sources of Information6
Using this Owner's Manual6
Notes6
- For Your Safety7
- California Proposition 65 Warning7
- Service and Warranty8
Reporting Safety Defects8
At a Glance11
Cockpit12
Indicator and Warning Lamps15
Onboard Monitor18
- Operating Principle19
- The Concept23
Voice Activation System23
Controls27
Remote Control28
Opening and Closing28
- Central Locking System29
- Unlocking and Opening32
- Automatic Locking32
- Manual Operation32
- Mini Convertible33
- Alarm System34
- Starting the Engine36
- Automatic Transmission36
- Electric Power Windows38
- Wind Deflector42
- Sitting Safely44
- Head Restraint44
- Safety Belt44
Adjustments44
- Lumbar Support45
- Height Adjustment46
- Head Restraints46
- Seat Heating47
- Safety Belts47
- Interior Rearview Mirror48
- Manual Adjustment48
- Exterior Mirrors48
- Steering Wheel49
Transporting Children Safely50
- Latch Child-Restraint Fixing System51
- Ignition Lock53
Driving53
- Switching off the Engine54
- Parking Brake54
- Manual Transmission55
- Wiper System58
- Washer Fluid59
- Cruise Control60
Controls Overview62
- Coolant Temperature63
- Fuel Gauge63
- Current Fuel Consumption64
- Settings and Information66
- Service Requirements67
- Units of Measure67
- Possible Displays68
- Setting the Time70
- Check Control72
- Speed Limit74
- Park Distance Control Pdc77
- Automatic Mode77
Technology for Driving Comfort and Safety77
- System Limitations78
- Driving Stability Control Systems78
- Activating the System80
- Sport Button80
- Tire Pressure82
- Automatic Headlamp Control89
Lamps89
- Interior Lamps91
- Fog Lamps91
- Instrument Lighting91
- Reading Lamps92
- Ambient Lighting92
Climate93
- Automatic Climate Control94
- Maximum Cooling94
- Windshield Heating95
- Integrated Universal Remote Control96
Practical Interior Accessories96
- Glove Compartment97
- Center Armrest98
- Storage Compartments98
- Cupholders and Ashtray99
Driving Tips103
General Driving Notes104
Things to Remember When Driving104
- Driving through Water105
- Cargo Loading106
- Stowing Cargo108
- Rear Luggage Rack109
- Saving Fuel110
Navigation113
Starting the Navigation System114
Destination Entry116
- Entering Destination119
- Destination List123
- Address Book123
Destination Guidance128
- Destination Guidance through Voice131
- Traffic Information132
- Displaying Current Position136
What to Do if137
Entertainment139
On/Off and Settings140
Adjusting Volume141
Radio143
- Storing Stations145
- Radio Data System Rds146
- Satellite Radio148
- Additional Information149
CD Player and CD Changer151
- Selecting a Track152
- Controls and Displays155
AUX-IN Port157
USB Audio Interface158
- Starting Audio Playback159
- Fuel Filler Flap164
- Fuel Specifications165
- Tire Inflation Pressures166
- Tire Coding174
- Tire Identification Number174
- Tire Condition175
- New Wheels and Tires176
- Snow Chains177
- Engine Oil179
- Approved Engine Oils180
- Checking Coolant Level180
- Adding Engine Oil180
- Mini Maintenance System181
- Vehicle Storage186
- Wiper Blades187
- Lamps and Bulbs187
- Xenon Lamps188
- License Plate Lamps191
- Rear Fog Lamp191
- Repairing a Flat Tire192
- Changing Wheels194
- Spare Tire194
- Vehicle Battery197
- Battery Replacement197
- Roadside Assistance198
- Warning Triangle198
- Being Towed200
- Engine Data204

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