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Z4 2.5i

Z4 3.0i

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.

Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with

enhanced control and security when you drive it. There-

fore, we have one request:

Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and

familiarize yourself with the information that we have com-

piled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The

manual contains important data and instructions intended

to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your

BMW's unique array of advanced technical features. It also

contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to

enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you

to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended ser-

vice life. For additional information refer to the supplemen-

tal manuals.

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent

part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when

sold to provide the next owner with important operating,

safety and maintenance information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on spe-

cial topics is by using the index, refer to

page .

104

Using this Owner's Manual

4Notes

7Reporting safety defects

At a glance

10 Cockpit

Controls

16 Opening and closing

27 Adjustments

33 Transporting children safely

36 Driving

46 Lamps

48 Everything under control

52 Technology for safety and driving

convenience

58 Controlling the climate for pleasant

driving

64 Interior conveniences

Driving tips

68 Special operating instructions

Mobility

74 Refueling

75 Wheels and tires

81 In the engine compartment

86 Maintenance

87 Laws and regulations

88 Replacement procedures

93 Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

100 Technical data

104 Everything from A to Z

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Notes

About this Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure that

you are able to find what you need in this

Owner's Manual as quickly as possible.

The fastest way to find certain topics is by

using the detailed index at the end. If you

wish to gain an initial overview of your vehi-

cle, you will find what you are looking for in

the first chapter.

Should you wish to sell your BMW at some

time in the future, please remember to pass

the Owner's Manual on to the new owner.

The manual represents an important com-

ponent of the vehicle.

Additional sources of information

If you have additional questions, your BMW

center will be glad to advise you.

You can find more information about BMW,

for example on its technology, on the Inter-

net under www.bmw.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be

followed precisely in order to avoid

the possibility of personal injury and seri-

ous damage to the vehicle.

Contains information that will assist

you in gaining the optimum benefit

from your vehicle and enable you to care

more effectively for your vehicle.

Refers to measures that can be taken

to help protect the environment.

< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-

mation.

* Indicates special equipment, country-

specific equipment and optional extras

when available.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer

to page . Identifies functions that

can be specifically adapted for a particular

key or vehicle. These adjustments can be

performed either by yourself or by your

BMW center.

Symbol on vehicle parts

Indicates that you should consult the

relevant section of this Owner's Man-

ual for information on a particular part or

assembly.

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Your individual vehicle

On buying your BMW, you have decided in

favor of a model with individualized equip-

ment and features. This Owner's Manual

describes all models and equipment that

BMW offers within the same group.

We hope you will understand that equip-

ment and features are included which you

might not have chosen for your vehicle. Any

differences can easily be identified since all

optional accessories and special equip-

ment are marked with an asterisk *.

If your BMW features equipment not

described in this Owner's Manual, for

example a car radio or telephone, supple-

mentary Owner's Manuals are enclosed.

We ask that you read these manuals as

well.

Status of the Owner's

Manual

BMW pursues a policy of continuous,

ongoing development that is conceived to

ensure that our vehicles continue to

embody the highest quality and safety

standards combined with advanced, state-

of-the-art technology. For this reason, the

features described in this Owner's Manual

could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor

can errors and omissions be entirely ruled

out. You are therefore asked to appreciate

that no claims can be entertained on the

basis of the data, illustrations or descrip-

tions in this manual.

For your own safety

Fuels

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels

containing up to and including 10 %

ethanol or other oxygenates with up to

2.8% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15% MTBE or

3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of

co-solvent, will not void the applicable war-

ranties respecting defects in materials or

workmanship. Field experience has indi-

cated significant differences in fuel quality,

i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc.,

among gasolines offered for sale in the

United States and Canada. The use of poor

quality fuels may result in driveability, start-

ing and stalling problems especially under

certain environmental conditions, such as

high ambient temperature and high alti-

tude.

Should you encounter driveability prob-

lems that you suspect could be related to

the fuel you are using, we recommend that

you respond by switching to a recognized

high-quality brand.

Failure to comply with these recommenda-

tions may result in unscheduled mainte-

nance.

Follow the relevant safety rules when you

are handling gasoline.<

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of

modern materials and high-perfor-

mance electronics, requires specially

adapted maintenance and repair methods.

Therefore, only have corresponding work

on your BMW carried out by a BMW center

or a workshop that works according to

BMW repair procedures with correspond-

ingly trained personnel. If work is carried

out improperly there is a danger of conse-

quential damage and the related safety

risks.<

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Notes

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use parts and

accessories approved by BMW.

When you purchase accessories tested

and approved by BMW and Original BMW

Parts, you simultaneously acquire the

assurance that they have been thoroughly

tested by BMW to ensure optimum perfor-

mance when installed on your vehicle.

BMW warrants these parts to be free from

defects in material and workmanship.

BMW will not accept any liability for dam-

age resulting from installation of parts and

accessories not approved by BMW.

BMW cannot test every product made by

other manufacturers to verify if it can be

used on a BMW safely and without risk to

either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu-

pants.

Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories

and other products approved by BMW,

together with professional advice on using

these items, are available from all BMW

retailers.

Installation and operation of non-BMW

approved accessories such as alarms,

radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,

suspension components, brake dust

shields, telephones, including operation of

any portable cellular phone from within the

vehicle without using an externally

mounted antenna, or transceiver equip-

ment, e.g. C.B., walkie-talkie, ham radio or

similar, may cause extensive damage to

the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter-

fere with the vehicle's electrical system or

affect the validity of the BMW Limited War-

ranty. See your BMW center for additional

information.

Do not use key or remote control to lock

doors or trunk with anyone inside the vehi-

cle. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more

details.<

Maintenance, replacement or repair

of the emission control devices and

systems may be performed by any automo-

tive repair establishment or individual using

any certified automotive part.<

Service and warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Service

and Warranty Information Booklet for US

models, Warranty and Service Guide Book-

let for Canadian models.

We recommend that you read this publica-

tion thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following war-

ranties:

>New Vehicle Limited Warranty

>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

>Federal Emissions System Defect War-

ranty

>Federal Emissions Performance War-

ranty

>California Emission Control System

Limited Warranty.

Detailed information about these warran-

ties is listed in the Service and Warranty

Information Booklet for US models, War-

ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Cana-

dian models.

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At a glance

The overviews of buttons, switches and

displays presented in this chapter will help

you find your way around your vehicle.

You will also be familiarized with the con-

cepts behind the operation of the features

available to you.

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Cockpit

Control elements

1Parking lamps/Low beams 46

2>Turn signal indicators 43

>Standing lamps 47

>High beams 47

>Headlamp flasher 43

>Computer 50

3Fog lamps 47

4Horn

5Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor 43

6Hazard warning flashers

7Central locking system 18

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8Buttons in steering wheel

Volume

Press briefly:

Accept incoming call, start dialing, termi-

nate call

Extended pressure:

Activate and deactivate voice entry

Switch between telephone and radio or CD

Fast forward/rewind

>Radio

Press briefly: next station in station

memory

Extended pressure: station search

>CD

Press briefly: jump to next track

Extended pressure: fast forward/rewind

>Telephone

Scan personal phone book

9Cruise control 45

10 Hood release 81

11 Luggage compartment lid release 19

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Cockpit

Instrument cluster

1Speedometer

2Indicator and warning lamps 12

3Tachometer 48

with indicator and warning lamps 12

4Engine coolant temperature gauge 48

5Fuel gauge 48

6Button for

>Time 49

>Service interval display 49

7Display field for selector lever and pro-

gram indicator

>Automatic transmission 39

>Sequential manual gearbox

SMG 42

8Button for

>Trip odometer, reset to zero 48

>Setting time 49

9Display for

>Trip odometer/Odometer 48

>Clock 49

>Service interval 49

>Computer 49

Indicator and warning

lamps

Technology that monitors itself

Indicator and warning lamps that are iden-

tified by + are tested for proper functioning

whenever the ignition key is turned. They

each light up once for different periods of

time.

If a fault should occur in one of these sys-

tems, the corresponding lamp does not go

out after the engine is started or it lights up

again while the vehicle is moving. The indi-

cated pages provide information on what

measures to take.

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Colors

The indicator and warning lamps can light

up in various colors and combinations.

The following section explains the signifi-

cance of the individual colors as well as

how you should respond.

>Red:

Stop the vehicle immediately

an important reminder

>Red and yellow:

Continue driving cautiously

>Yellow:

Have the system checked soon

for your information

>Green:

For your information

>Blue:

For your information.

Please fasten safety belts + 30

Airbags + 56

Battery charge current+ 91

Engine oil pressure/Engine oil

level/Engine oil sensor + 83

Parking brake/Chassis control sys-

tems/Dynamic Brake Control/

Brake fluid + 38 52 53 85/ / /

Parking brake/Chassis control sys-

tems/Dynamic Brake Control/

Brake fluid for Canadian models

+ 38 52 53 85/ / /

Antilock Brake System ABS/Chas-

sis control systems + 54 52/

Antilock Brake System ABS/Chas-

sis control systems for Canadian

models + 54 52/

Dynamic Stability Control

DSC + 52

Dynamic Traction Control

DTC + 52

Flat Tire Monitor + 54

Automatic transmission/

Sequential manual gearbox

SMG + 40 42/

Brake pads + 70

Add coolant 84

CHECK GAS CAP + 74

Service Engine Soon + 87

Service Engine Soon warning lamp

for Canadian models + 87

Defective bulbs 46

Turn signal indicators 43

Fog lamps 47

Headlamp flasher/

High beams 43/ 47

Electric Power Steering EPS + 43

Engine electronics +

Engine electronics malfunction.

You can continue to drive with

reduced engine output or engine

speed. Please have the system

inspected by your BMW center.

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Controls

This chapter provides you with the informa-

tion you need for complete control over

your vehicle. It describes all features used

for driving and for ensuring your safety and

comfort.

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Opening and closing

Keys

The key set

1Master keys with remote control: they

determine the functions of the Key

Memory, refer to page .

You can mark individual keys for subse-

quent identification by applying the col-

ored decals that you received when

accepting delivery of your vehicle

There is an extended-life battery

in every master key that is

charged automatically in the ignition

lock as you drive.

For this reason, if you have a master key

with remote control that is otherwise

not used, use that key approximately

once a year while driving for an

extended period to charge the bat-

tery.<

2Spare key for storage in a safe place,

such as in your wallet.

This key does not open the lock of the

luggage compartment lid – useful for

valet parking, for example.

This key is not intended for constant

use

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system is ready for

operation whenever the driver's door is

closed. The system simultaneously

engages and releases the locks on the

>doors

>luggage compartment lid

>fuel filler door

>storage compartment between the

backrests

>opened manual convertible top.

The central locking system can be oper-

ated

>from outside using the remote control

or via the driver's door lock

>from inside via the central locking sys-

tem button.

If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler

door will not be locked. Refer to page .

The anti-theft system is automatically acti-

vated whenever you activate the central

locking system from outside the vehicle. It

prevents the doors from being unlocked

with the lock buttons or release handles.

The alarm system is also armed.

The central locking system unlocks auto-

matically in the event of an accident. In

addition, the hazard warning flashers and

interior lamps come on.

Remote control

The concept

The remote control provides two additional

functions for central locking.

>Switching on interior lamps, refer to

page .17

With this function, you can also search

for the vehicle when parked in an

underground garage, for instance

>Opening the luggage compartment lid

separately, refer to page . It will open 17

slightly, regardless of whether it was

locked or unlocked.

Whenever you unlock or lock the vehicle,

you simultaneously deactivate/activate

the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm

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system and switch the interior lamps on/

off.

You can have a signal set to confirm

that the vehicle's locks have engaged

securely.<

Since persons or animals in the vehi-

cle could lock the doors from the

inside, always take the vehicle keys with

you so that the vehicle can be opened

again from the outside at any time.<

If it is no longer possible to lock the

vehicle via the remote control, the

battery is discharged. Use this key while

driving for an extended period in order to

recharge the battery.

In the event of a system malfunction,

please contact your BMW center. You can

also obtain replacement keys there.<

1To unlock

2To lock and secure, activate interior

lamps, disarm tilt alarm sensor and inte-

rior motion sensor

3To open the luggage compartment

To unlock

1. Press the button to unlock the driver's

door and the fuel filler door

2. Press the button a second time to dis-

engage all vehicle locks.

To lock and secure

Press the button.

To switch on the interior lamps

With the vehicle locked:

Press the button.

To deactivate the tilt alarm and *

interior motion sensors*

Press the button a second time immedi-

ately after locking.

For additional information, refer to

page .

To open the luggage compartment

Press the button.

The luggage compartment lid will open

slightly, regardless of whether it was

locked or unlocked.

Before and after a trip, be sure that

the luggage compartment lid has not

been opened unintentionally.<

Panic mode : triggering alarm*

By pressing the button for 2 to 5 seconds,

the alarm can be sounded in the event of

danger. The alarm is turned off by pressing

the unlocking button again1 .

Malfunctions

External systems or devices may cause

local interference in the functions of the

remote control.

Should this occur, you can still open and

close the vehicle using the master key in

either the door or luggage compartment

locks.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply

with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communi-

cations Commission, regulations. Opera-

tion is governed by the following:

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FCC ID: LX8EWS

LX8FZVS

LX8FZVE

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

>This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

>this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications to

these devices could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.<

Door lock

One turn of the key in the driver's door lock

to unlock the driver's door only and the fuel

filler door.

Turn the key a second time to disengage all

other vehicle locks.

You can have a signal set to confirm

that the vehicle's locks have engaged

securely.<

Convenience operation

You can also operate the power windows

and the fully automatic convertible top via

the door lock.

>To open:

With the door closed, hold the key in the

Unlock position

>To close:

With the door closed, hold the key in the

Lock position.

Watch the closing process carefully

and be sure that no one is trapped by

the closing motion. Releasing the key stops

the operation.<

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction

Turn the key all the way to the left or right to

unlock/lock the driver's door.

Interior

You can use this button to control the cen-

tral locking system whenever the doors are

closed. The doors and luggage compart-

ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The

anti-theft system is not activated.

If only the driver's door was unlocked from

the outside and you press the button, then,

with the driver's door still open, the lug-

gage compartment lid and the fuel filler

door will unlock, too. If the driver's door is

closed, it will be locked.

If you desire, the central locking sys-

tem can be activated automatically as

soon as you begin to drive. This can be

adjusted to be key-specific.<

To unlock and open

>Either unlock the doors together with

the button for the central locking sys-

tem and then pull each of the release

handles above the armrests

>pull the release handle for each door

twice: the initial pull unlocks the door,

and the second one opens it.

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To lock

>Either use the central locking button to

lock both doors at once or

>press the individual door lock buttons

down.

To prevent the driver from being

inadvertently locked out of the

vehicle, the driver's door lock button

will not engage as long as the door is

open.<

Since persons or animals in the vehi-

cle could lock the doors from the

inside, always take the vehicle keys with

you so that the vehicle can be opened

again from the outside at any time.<

Luggage compartment lid

To open from the outside

Turn the master key to the left as far as it

will go. The luggage compartment lid will

open slightly.

If the alarm system is armed, opening the

luggage compartment with the key will trig-

ger an alarm; refer also to page .

To open from inside the vehicle

If the luggage compartment lid has not

been locked separately, you can open it

with this button in the footwell on the

driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.

To close

The handle recess in the interior trim panel

of the luggage compartment lid makes it

easier to pull the lid down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the

travel path of the luggage compart-

ment lid is clear when it is closed, following

the same precautions as with all closing

procedures.<

Operate the vehicle only when the

luggage compartment lid is closed,

since exhaust fumes could penetrate into

the interior of the vehicle. Should it be

absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle

with the luggage compartment lid open and

with the convertible top closed:

>Close all windows

>Increase the air supply from the air con-

ditioner or automatic climate control to

a high level. Refer to page .

58 or 61 <

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Luggage compartment

Emergency release

This lever releases the luggage compart-

ment lid from inside the luggage compart-

ment.

To enlarge the luggage compartment

The luggage compartment can be enlarged

when the convertible top is closed.

Simultaneously turn the handles on both

sides of the luggage compartment outward

past the resistance point.

The convertible top compartment panel is

raised.

Before opening the convertible top:

Turn both handles inward.

The convertible top compartment panel is

lowered.

Before opening the convertible top,

make sure that the convertible top

compartment panel has been folded down

in the luggage compartment to avoid any

possible damage.<

Electric power windows

To open and close a window

Ignition key in position 1 or higher

>Press the switch until you feel resis-

tance: the window continues to move

downward as long as you continue to

press the switch

>Press the switch briefly past the pres-

sure point: the window moves down-

ward automatically. Pressing the switch

again stops the opening cycle.

If you wish, you can have this spe-

cial feature activated/deacti-

vated.<

You can close the window in the same

manner by pulling the switch.

The window on the passenger side does

not move upward automatically.

After the ignition has been switched off:

You can still use the electric power win-

dows for up to 15 minutes, as long as no

one opens any of the doors.

When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the ignition key from the lock

and remember to close the doors to pre-

vent children from operating the power

windows and injuring themselves, etc.<

For convenience operation via the door

lock, refer to page .

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Manual convertible top

The fabric top offers perfect protection

against the weather and it can be opened

easily and quickly by one person alone.

Here are a few tips so that you get the most

out of your BMW:

>It is advisable to close the convertible

top when the vehicle is parked.

The closed convertible top not only pro-

tects the passenger compartment from

unforeseeable damage from the

weather, but also provides a certain

degree of theft protection

>In addition, only keep valuables in the

locked luggage compartment, even

with the convertible top closed

>When the convertible top is open, the

central locking system also locks the

release button for the convertible top.

The convertible top cannot be oper-

ated. This provides better theft protec-

tion for valuables stored in the luggage

compartment

>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage

rack system on the convertible top.

To open the convertible top

Operate the convertible top only

when the vehicle is stationary.

Never store the convertible top for longer

than one day while it is wet to avoid perma-

nent damage from moisture.<

Before opening the convertible top,

make sure that the convertible top

compartment panel in the luggage com-

partment is lowered to avoid any possible

damage; refer to page .

20 <

1. Flip the handle out and turn it to the end

stop

2. Open the convertible top and push it

toward the rear of the vehicle

3. Gently swing the convertible top down-

ward and press until it engages audibly.

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To close the convertible top

1. Press button 1

The convertible top is released and

moves up slightly

2. Holding on to the handle, pull the con-

vertible top forward onto the windshield

frame

3. Turn the handle until it audibly engages.

The convertible top is locked.

At higher speeds, the passenger

compartment may develop relatively

low air pressure, which can cause the con-

vertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the

air supply so that low pressure does not

occur in the vehicle.<

Fully automatic convertible

top *

The fully automatic convertible top com-

bines assured protection against the ele-

ments with simple and easy handling.

Here are a few tips so that you get the most

out of your BMW:

>It is advisable to close the convertible

top when the vehicle is parked. When

closed, the top not only guards the pas-

senger compartment from unforesee-

able damage from the weather, but also

affords a degree of protection against

theft. In addition, only keep valuables in

the locked luggage compartment, even

with the convertible top closed

>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage

rack system on the convertible top.

>To prevent damage, do not operate the

convertible top at temperatures below

14 /–10 .7 6

Never store the convertible top while

it is wet to avoid permanent damage

from moisture.

Driving when the opening or closing pro-

cess has not been completed can cause

vehicle damage or personal injury.

Do not lay objects on the convertible top,

since they could fall off when the convert-

ible top is operated and cause damage or

injuries.

Do not reach into the convertible top mech-

anism during opening and closing. Keep

children away from the moving parts of the

convertible top during operation.<

If possible, only operate the convert-

ible top with the vehicle stopped, as

otherwise the process may be interrupted.

If you set the convertible top in motion

while the vehicle is stationary and then

have to start suddenly, for instance at a

traffic light, you can still complete the pro-

cedure by driving as slowly as possible and

again holding the corresponding button

pressed.<

At higher speeds, the passenger

compartment may develop relatively

low air pressure, which can cause the con-

vertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the

air supply so that low pressure does not

occur in the vehicle.<

Opening and closing

1To close

2To open

If at all possible, only operate the con-

vertible top if the engine is running.

This saves unnecessary battery wear.

Before closing the convertible top, remove

any objects from the windshield frame that

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could keep the convertible top from closing

properly.<

Ignition key in position 1 or higher.

With the vehicle standing.

1. Read and comply with the preceding

safety precautions

2. Make sure that the convertible top com-

partment panel in the luggage compart-

ment is lowered; refer to page . Oth-

erwise the convertible top cannot be

opened

3. Ensure that the luggage compartment

lid is closed

4. Press and hold the corresponding but-

ton for convertible top operation.

If the convertible top should halt right

before the closing phase is completed,

press against the front part of the convert-

ible top frame from the outside to help the

closing process along. Keep pressing the

button while doing so until the top starts up

again on its own.

Indicator lamps

>The red indicator lamp in the button will

light up while the convertible top is in

motion. It goes out as soon as the

opening or closing operation has been

completed

>If the red indicator lamp in the button

flashes after the button has been

released, then the opening or closing

operation has not yet been completed.

The sequence can be continued in the

desired direction by pressing this but-

ton

>If the yellow indicator lamp in the button

lights up continuously with the button

pressed, then the convertible top com-

partment panel is raised and the con-

vertible top cannot be moved.

The side windows will lower slightly when

you press the button for operating the con-

vertible top.

After the opening or closing operation, the

side windows will go back up if you keep

the button pressed for more than 2 sec-

onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.

Interruption

The automatic sequence will be interrupted

immediately if you release the button that

operates the top. The sequence can be

continued in the desired direction by press-

ing this button.

If the convertible top operation has

been interrupted, do not close the

side windows using the power window but-

tons. Otherwise the side windows may not

close properly against the rubber seal of

the convertible top.<

After the convertible top has been

stored for an extended period of time

in the convertible top compartment, e.g. in

the winter months because the hardtop was

being used, you may have to support the

convertible top by hand when closing it for

the first time.<

Convenience operation

Driver's door lock

Refer to page .18

To close manually in the event of

an electrical malfunction

1. Pull out the handle in the luggage com-

partment as far as it will go

2. Turn the handle by 90° until it engages

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Opening and closing

3. Pull on the cord in the luggage com-

partment panel

The storage compartment between the

backrests unlocks, refer also to

page 64

4. Press button 1

The convertible top is released and

moves up slightly

5. Grab the convertible top at its frame

and pull it up to the windshield frame

6. Pull out the cover panel that is in the

center of the front convertible top frame

7. Insert the Allen wrench into the hex slot.

The Allen wrench is located in the vehi-

cle tool pouch, refer to page 88

8. Pull the convertible top frame down as

far as possible

9. Continue turning the Allen wrench to

the left until the convertible top frame

has locked onto the windshield frame.

Wind deflector *

With the convertible top open, the wind

deflector keeps air movement in the pas-

senger compartment to a minimum, thus

providing you with a pleasant drive, even at

higher speeds.

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Installation

Insert the wind deflector in its proper orien-

tation into the guides provided on the 1

rollover bars.

Refer to the labeling on the wind deflector

to determine its proper orientation.

The wind deflector must engage

firmly, as it could otherwise become

detached at higher vehicle speeds.<

The wind deflector panels in the rollover 2

bars cannot be removed.

Removal

Slide both locks inward and remove the

wind deflector.

Clothes hooks

Clothes hooks are located on the wind 1

deflector panels in the rollover bars.

Do not hang heavy objects on the

hooks. If you do, they could endanger

the passengers, for example during braking

or evasive maneuvers.<

Storage

For storage, e.g. to achieve a better view to

the rear when the convertible top is closed,

there are two brackets on the inside of the

luggage compartment lid.

Insert the wind deflector into the brackets.

Make sure that the wind deflector

cannot be damaged by objects in the

luggage compartment.<

Alarm system *

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>When a door, the hood or the luggage

compartment lid is opened

>When attempts are made to start the

vehicle

>To movement inside the vehicle

>To alterations in the vehicle tilt, e.g. as

would occur during attempts to steal

the wheels or tow the vehicle

>To interruption of battery voltage.

The alarm produced by the system in the

event of unauthorized vehicle entry and

attempted theft depends on the country

version:

>Sounding of an acoustical alarm for

30 seconds

>Activation of the hazard warning flash-

ers for approx. five minutes.

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Opening and closing

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked

either via the driver's door lock or with the

remote control, the alarm system is simul-

taneously armed or disarmed.

The hazard warning flashers blink once

when the alarm system has been properly

armed.

You can have different acknowledg-

ment signals set to confirm arming

and disarming.<

You can still open the luggage compart-

ment lid when the system is armed by

pressing the remote control button, refer to

page . When it is closed, the lid is once

again secured.

Manual operation of the luggage

compartment lid triggers the alarm.

Refer to page .

19 <

To cancel an alarm:

Press the button on the remote control,

refer to page , or turn the ignition key to

position 1. Refer to page .36

Indicator lamp displays

>The indicator lamp beneath the interior

mirror flashes continuously:

The system is armed

>The indicator lamp flashes when it is

being armed:

A door, the hood or luggage compart-

ment lid is not completely closed. Even

if you do not close the area causing the

alert, the remaining areas are secured

and the indicator lamp flashes continu-

ously after 10 seconds.

However, the interior motion sensor is

not activated

>If the indicator lamp goes out as soon

as the system is disarmed:

No manipulation or attempted intru-

sions have been detected in the period

since the system was armed

>If the indicator lamp flashes for

10 seconds when the system is being

disarmed:

An attempted entry has been detected

in the period since the system was

armed.

After an alarm has been triggered, the indi-

cator lamp will flash continuously.

Interior motion sensor *

The system monitors the footwells and the

seating areas of the driver and passenger.

Deactivate the interior motion sensor,

refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms,

if children or animals are to remain in the

vehicle.<

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor can be deactivated at the same

time. You can do this to prevent a false

alarm from being triggered, for instance in

garages with elevator ramps or when the

vehicle is transported by train.

Lock the vehicle twice = arm the system:

Press the button on the remote control

twice in succession,

lock the vehicle twice with the key. Refer to

page .

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and

then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm

sensor and the interior motion sensor are

deactivated as long as the system is

armed.

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Adjustments

Safe seating position

For relaxed driving with as little fatigue as

possible, you should select a seating posi-

tion that reflects your personal require-

ments. In combination with the safety belts

and airbags, the correct seating position

also plays an important role in enhancing

occupant safety in the event of an accident.

To ensure that the vehicle's safety systems

provide you with optimal protection, we

request that you direct your careful atten-

tion to the following section.

For supplementary information on trans-

porting children refer to page .33

Sitting safely with airbags

Always maintain an adequate dis-

tance between yourself and the air-

bags. Always hold the steering wheel by its

rim with hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock posi-

tions to minimize the risk of injuries to your

hands or arms in the event of airbag

deployment.

Never allow any objects, individuals or ani-

mals to obstruct the areas between pas-

sengers and airbags.

Never use the front airbag's cover as a

storage tray or support for objects of any

kind. Ensure that the passenger is correctly

seated, i.e. that no feet or legs are propped

against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg

injury could result if the knee airbag and

front airbag suddenly deployed.

Never let an occupant's head rest near or

on a side airbag because the inflating air-

bag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<

Even when all these guidelines are

observed, the risk of injury as a result of

contact with the airbags cannot entirely be

ruled out in some situations. In sensitive

individuals, the ignition and inflation noise

may induce a mild hearing loss that is tem-

porary in most cases.

For airbag locations and additional infor-

mation on airbags, refer to page .

Sitting safely with safety belts

Always fasten your safety belt before start-

ing off. As supplemental restraint devices,

the airbags are designed to enhance the

effectiveness of the safety belts, and not to

replace them.

Your vehicle offers two sitting positions,

each of which is equipped with a safety

belt.

At all times, occupants should sit

upright and be properly restrained –

infants and small children in appropriate

child-restraint systems; larger children and

adults using the safety belts.

Expectant mothers should always wear

their safety belts, taking care to position

the lap belt against the lower hips, where it

will not exert pressure against the abdomi-

nal area.

Never allow more than one person to wear

a single safety belt. Never allow infants or

small children to ride in a passenger's lap.

Do not route the belt across your neck, or

run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the

belt does not become caught or jammed.

Avoid twisting the belt while routing it firmly

across the hips and shoulder; wear it as

snugly against your body as possible. Do

not allow the belt to rest against hard or

fragile objects. Otherwise, the lap belt

could slide over the hips in the event of a

frontal impact, leading to abdominal injury.

Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull on

the lap belt periodically to retension it over

your shoulders. Otherwise, the restraining

effect of the safety belt could be dimin-

ished.<

For information on using the safety belts,

refer to page .

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Adjustments

Seats

Before adjusting your seat, always

observe the following precautions

Never try to adjust your seat while

operating the vehicle. The seat could

respond with an unexpected movement,

and the ensuing loss of vehicle control

could result in an accident.

Never ride with the backrest inclined to an

extreme angle – this also applies to the

passenger seat. If you do so, there is a risk

that you will slide under the safety belt in

the event of an accident, thus reducing the

protection provided by the safety belt.<

In addition, observe the instructions

regarding damaged safety belts on

page .

Seat adjustment

1 Backward/forward

Pull lever and slide the seat into the 1

desired position.

After releasing the lever, move the seat

backwards or forwards slightly to ensure

that the latch engages securely

2 Height

Pull lever and apply weight to or remove 2

weight from the seat as required

3 Backrest

Pull lever and apply weight to or remove 3

weight from the backrest as required.

Head restraints

Adjustments

Height: pull or push.

In order to move to the lowest positions,

press button .1

Adjust the head restraint so that its

center is approximately at the height

of your ears. Otherwise, there is a higher

risk of injury to the cervical vertebra in the

event of an accident.<

Removal

Pull the head restraint upward until it stops.

Press button and remove the head 1

restraint.

Installation

Insert the head restraint into the guides.

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Seat adjustment: M Sports seat*

You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh

support.

1 Tilt upward

Pull the lever repeatedly until the desired

tilt has been reached.

2 Tilt downward

Push the lever repeatedly until the desired

tilt has been reached.

3 Thigh support

Pull the lever and adjust the position of the

cushion for thigh support as desired.

Power seat adjustment *

1Tilt angle

2Backward/forward adjustment

3Height

4Backrest angle

The head restraints are adjusted manually.

Refer to page .

With the M Sports seat, you can also adjust

the thigh support manually, refer to the pre-

ceding section.

Read and comply with the adjustment

instructions on page . Failure to

do so can result in diminished personal

safety.<

Seat memory *

You can store and recall three different

driver's seat positions.

To store

Ignition key in position 1 or higher

1. Adjust seat to desired position

2. Press the MEMORY button: the indica-

tor lamp in the button lights up

3. Press memory button 1 2, or 3: the indi-

cator lamp goes out.

To select a stored setting

Do not select a memory position while

the vehicle is moving. If you do so,

there is a risk of accident from an unex-

pected movement of the seat or steering

wheel.<

Convenience function

1. Unlock and open the driver's door or

turn the ignition key to position 1

2. Press memory button , or briefly.1 2 3

Movement stops immediately when one

of the seat adjustment or memory but-

tons is operated during the adjustment

process.

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Safety function

1. Close the driver's door and turn the

ignition key to position 0 or 2

2. Press and hold the desired memory

button , or until the adjustment 1 2 3

process is completed.

If you press the MEMORY button acciden-

tally:

Press the button again; the indicator lamp

goes out.

Seat heating *

The seat cushion and backrest can be

heated with the ignition key in position 2.

You can call up different heating modes by

repeatedly pressing the buttons.

The seat heating can also be switched off

from the higher heating modes:

Press the button and hold it slightly longer.

Safety belts

To close

Make sure you hear the lock engage in the

belt buckle.

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up for a few seconds

or until the safety belts have been

fastened. Depending on the vehicle ver-

sion, an acoustic signal* sounds at the

same time.

To unlock the safety belt

1. Press the red button in the belt buckle

2. Hold the belt

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

The upper belt attachment point is suitable

for all body sizes provided that the person

is sitting correctly, refer to page .

Damaged safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or

stretched in an accident: have the

entire belt system, including the tensioning

mechanisms, replaced at your BMW cen-

ter. Have the belt anchorage points

inspected for damage at the same time.

Failure to observe this precaution may pre-

vent the safety belts from effectively pro-

viding optimal protection when needed.<

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Never attempt to adjust the steering

wheel while driving the vehicle. It

could respond with unexpected move-

ment, posing a potential accident hazard.<

1. Push the locking lever downward

2. Adjust the steering column's reach and

height to suit your seat position

3. Pull the lever back in.

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Mirrors

To adjust exterior mirrors

1Switch for 4-way adjustment

2Switch to select between mirrors

3Button* for folding mirrors in and out

Fold the mirrors in and out by pressing the

button repeatedly. This can be useful in car

washes or narrow streets, for example, or

for repositioning mirrors that have been

folded forward.

The mirror can be folded in at driving

speeds of up to 18.6 mph /

30 km/h.<

To adjust manually

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

Press on the edges of the lens.

Electric defrosting *

Both mirrors are automatically heated in

ignition key position 2.

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the glare from vehicles behind

you when driving at night, turn the rotary

knob.

For vehicles without an alarm system:

Tilt the small lever forward.

Interior and exterior mirrors with

automatic dimming feature *

This mirror automatically dims through an

infinitely variable range and switches auto-

matically to its clear, undimmed mode

whenever you engage reverse gear or

place the selector lever in position R.

To ensure that the mirror continues to

operate properly, keep the two photocells

clean and unobstructed. One photocell is

positioned in the mirror's lens, see arrow,

while the other is slightly offset on the

opposite side of the mirror. Do not obstruct

the area between the interior rearview mir-

ror and the windshield; do not apply stick-

ers to the area of the windshield in front of

the mirror.

Vehicle Memory,

Key Memory

How the system functions

You have probably frequently wished that

you could configure individual functions of

your vehicle to reflect your own personal

requirements. In engineering your vehicle,

BMW has incorporated a number of

options for personal adjustment that can be

programmed into your vehicle at your BMW

center.

Vehicle Memory refers to vehicle-oriented

settings and Key Memory refers to person-

oriented settings. You can have up to four

different basic settings adjusted for four

different persons. The only requirement is

Adjustments

that each person uses his or her own

remote control key.

When your vehicle is unlocked with the

remote control, the vehicle recognizes the

individual user by means of a data

exchange with the key, and makes adjust-

ments accordingly.

Distinguishing between keys

Colored decals were provided with the

keys to help you distinguish between the

different personal remote control keys.

What the system can do

You can learn about the entire array of fea-

tures that Vehicle Memory and Key Mem-

ory offer you at your BMW center. A few

examples follow below:

Examples for Vehicle Memory:

>Various signals as acknowledgement

when locking or unlocking your vehicle:

refer to pages 17,, 18

>Windows are opened automatically,

refer to page 20

>Reminder that the key is still in the igni-

tion switch after the driver's door has

been opened, refer to page 37

>Activation/deactivation of the Follow-

me-home function: refer to page 46

>Activation/deactivation of daytime driv-

ing lamps: refer to page 46

>Sets the units of measure for displaying

time, outside temperature, distance

traveled and fuel consumption in the

instrument cluster, refer to page .

Examples for Key Memory:

>Locking of the vehicle when you start

off: refer to page 18

>Automatically adjusts the driver's seat

to the personal programmed settings

when the vehicle is unlocked, refer to

page .29

You will see this symbol throughout

the Owner's Manual. It is to remind

you at appropriate places of the settings

that are available to you.<

Depending on how the memory func-

tions are configured, the vehicle may

be operated differently from what is

described in the Owner's Manual. Should

you decide to sell your BMW one day,

please remember to have the memory

functions returned to their original factory

settings.<

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Transporting children safely

Children on the passenger's

seat

Deactivating/reactivating passenger

airbags

The passenger airbags must be deac-

tivated before using a rear-facing

child-restraint system on the passenger

seat, refer also to page for explanation.

BMW also recommends that the passenger

airbags be deactivated if a child is trans-

ported in a front-facing child-restraint sys-

tem, regardless of the age of the child. If

you transport a child in the passenger seat,

not an infant in a rear-facing seat, who is

properly seated and seat-belted at all

times, the potential benefits of airbags

deploying in an accident generally out-

weigh the risks of the child being injured by

the force of a deploying airbag.

Therefore, you should deactivate the pas-

senger airbags only if you find it difficult to

ensure that the child will remain properly

seated and seat-belted at all times.

Always position the passenger seat as far

back as possible and at the lowest level.

The above warning and recommendations

are compatible with regulations estab-

lished by the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration, NHTSA, permitting

the deactivation of passenger airbags by

means of an on-off switch for members of

certain at-risk groups.

Specifically, the at-risk groups are:

>Infants in rear-facing infant seats

>Persons with certain medical conditions

>Children aged 12 and under in the pas-

senger seat.

NHTSA provides this information via their

website, www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or via their

Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at

1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123

in Washington, D.C. area.<

The concept

Passenger airbags can be deactivated/

reactivated with the vehicle ignition key.

The key switch is located on the outer pas-

senger's side of the instrument panel.

The passenger airbags can only be deacti-

vated or reactivated with the vehicle stand-

ing still, ignition off and the passenger door

open.

Deactivation

Deactivation of the passenger airbags sys-

tem deactivates the passenger front, knee

and side airbag. The airbags on the driver

side remain active.

Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key

switch to the OFF position. Note, the pas-

senger airbags will remain deactivated with

the switch in this position.

As soon as the reason for the deacti-

vation of the passenger airbags no

longer exists, you must reactivate these air-

bags so that they can deploy in an accident

within their normal deployment range.<

Reactivating

Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key

switch to the AUTO position.

All airbags in the vehicle are activated and

will be triggered under appropriate condi-

tions.

Transporting children safely

Passenger airbags lamp

The system checks that the airbag system

is functioning properly when the ignition

key is turned, and the indicator lamp in the

central console lights up for several sec-

onds.

>The indicator lamp lights up continu-

ously when the passenger airbags are

deactivated

>If the passenger airbags are activated, it

goes out after several seconds.

At all times, occupants should sit

comfortably upright and be properly

restrained, infants and small children in

appropriate child-restraint systems; larger

children and adults using the safety belts.

Please note that the word Airbag imprinted

on the door trim panel indicates the air-

bag's location.<

Seat position for children

This is the correct way a larger child no

longer using a child-restraint system

should sit wearing the safety belt, when the

airbag system is activated.

Installing child-restraint

systems

Before installing any child-restraint system

or child seat, read the following:

Never install a rear-facing child-

restraint system in the passenger seat

of this vehicle, unless the passenger air-

bags have been turned off and the indicator

lamp in the center console indicates that

the passenger airbags are deactivated. For

a child, not an infant, certain precautions

should be taken. Position the passenger

seat as far back as possible and at the low-

est level. This important precaution is

intended to maximize the distance

between the airbags and the child. Younger

children should be secured in an appropri-

ate forward-facing child-restraint system

that has first been properly secured. Older

children should be tightly secured with a

safety belt, sitting with their back against

the vehicle seat back. Always ensure that

all occupants, of all ages, remain properly

and securely restrained at all times.<

Always follow the manufacturer's

instructions concerning installation

and use; otherwise the system's protective

function could be impaired. After an acci-

dent, have all parts of the affected safety

belt system inspected and/or replaced by

your BMW center.<

Commercially-available child-restraint sys-

tems are designed to be secured with a lap

belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi-

nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or

inadequately installed restraint systems

can increase the risk of injury to children.

Always read and follow the instructions that

come with the system.

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Child seat security

The passenger's safety belt can be locked

for mounting and securing a child-restraint

system.

A label with the appropriate instructions for

this is located in the immediate vicinity of

the buckle latch of the safety belt.

LATCH child-restraint mounting

system *

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren

The anchorage points for the LATCH child-

restraint system are located at the posi-

tions indicated by the arrows.

Carefully slide the brackets through the

gaps in the upholstery at the indicated

locations, see arrows.

To mount the LATCH child-restraint

system, please follow the manufac-

turer's operating and safety precautions.<

Driving

Ignition lock

0 Steering locked

This is the only position in which the igni-

tion key can be inserted or removed.

After removing the key, turn the steering

wheel slightly to the left or right until the

lock engages.

If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal

sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

do not move the selector lever from

position P until the engine is running.<

Interlock

In order to turn the key back to position 0 or

to remove it, move the selector level into

position P first.

1 Steering unlocked

You will find that it is often easier to turn the

ignition key from position 0 to 1 if you move

the steering wheel slightly to help disen-

gage the detent.

Individual electrical equipment and acces-

sories are available for use.

2 Ignition switched on

All systems are operational.

3 Engine started

Engine

Do not allow the engine to warm up while

the vehicle is stationary. Instead, begin

driving immediately at a moderate engine

speed.

Engine idle speed is controlled by the

engine computer system. Increased

speeds at start-up are normal and should

decrease as the engine warms up. If engine

speed does not decrease, service is

required.

To prevent the battery from discharging,

always deactivate electrical devices that

are not in use. Switch the ignition off when

the vehicle is not being driven.

Do not allow the engine to run in

enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases

contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and

colorless, but highly toxic gas. Breathing

the exhaust gases poses an extreme health

risk, and can lead to unconsciousness and

death.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle

with a running engine poses a safety haz-

ard.

When driving, standing at idle and parking

the vehicle, take care to avoid contact

between the hot exhaust system and flam-

mable materials, e.g. hay, leaves, grass,

etc. Such contact could lead to a fire,

resulting in serious personal injury and

property damage.<

Starting the engine

Do not press the accelerator pedal while

starting the engine.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Step on the clutch when starting the

vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from

starting if the clutch is not depressed.<

Do not actuate the starter for too

short a time, but do not actuate it for

more than approx. 20 seconds. Release

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the ignition key immediately when the

engine starts.<

Extended starting attempts, charac-

terized by excessively frequent or

long periods with the starter engaged, can

damage the catalytic converter.<

If the engine fails to start on the first

attempt, for instance if it is very hot or cold:

>Press the accelerator pedal halfway

down.

Cold starts at very low temperatures, start-

ing at approx. 5 /–15 :7 6

>Press the accelerator pedal halfway

down.

>On the first start attempt, engage the

starter for a longer period, approx.

10 seconds.

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake

2. Gearshift lever in idling position

3. Depress clutch pedal

4. Start the engine.

Automatic transmission

1. Depress footbrake

2. Place selector lever in position P or N

3. Start the engine.

Before leaving the vehicle with the

engine running, place the selector

lever in position P and pull the parking

brake.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle

with a running engine poses a safety haz-

ard.<

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

1. Depress footbrake

2. Move selector lever to neutral

position N

3. Start the engine.

If the engine does not start, re-

engage the gear last selected, refer to

the display in the instrument cluster, and

move the selector lever to neutral position

N again.<

Before leaving the vehicle with the

engine running, place the selector

lever in position N and pull the parking

brake.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle

with a running engine poses a safety haz-

ard.<

Switching off the engine

Do not remove the ignition key while

the vehicle is still moving. If you did

so, the steering lock would engage when

the steering wheel is turned.

When you leave the vehicle, always remove

the ignition key and engage the steering

lock.

Always engage the parking brake when

parking on downhill roads.<

You can have an acoustic signal set

as a reminder that the ignition key is

still in the ignition switch after the driver's

door has been opened.<

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Automatic transmission

Place the selector lever in position P and

turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

If you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0

with the selector lever in position R, or in

sequential mode, a gear automatically

remains engaged.

If you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0

with the selector lever in neutral position N,

a warning tone and the flashing gear indi-

cator in the display remind you that the

vehicle is not secured against rolling.

The warning stops after approx. 9 seconds.

Always engage the parking brake

when parking on downhill roads.

Engaging a gear may not sufficiently secure

the vehicle against rolling.<

Driving

Parking brake

The parking brake is designed primarily to

prevent the vehicle from rolling when

parked. It operates against the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up when

the parking brake is engaged; if you

start driving, an acoustic signal is

heard as well.

The indicator lamp for Canadian

models lights up when the parking

brake is engaged; if you start driv-

ing, an acoustic signal is heard as well.

To engage

The detent engages automatically and the

indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

comes on when the ignition key is in posi-

tion 2.

To release

Pull up slightly on the lever, press the but-

ton and lower the lever.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it

should be necessary to engage the

parking brake while the vehicle is in motion,

do not pull it with excessive pressure. Keep

the release button on the parking brake

lever pressed down while pulling up the

lever.

Excessive pressure can lead to overbraking

and loss of traction, fishtailing, at the rear

axle.

The brake lamps do not come on when the

parking brake is engaged.<

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Always engage the parking brake

when parking on slopes and inclined sur-

faces, since shifting into 1st gear or reverse

may not provide adequate resistance to

rolling. Vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion: place the selector lever in

position P.<

To avoid corrosion and one-sided

braking, apply the parking brake

lightly from time to time when coasting to a

standstill – at a traffic signal, for example –

provided that it is safe to do so.<

Manual transmission

6-gear transmission*

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, it is

important to press the gear shift lever to the

right to avoid accidentally engaging 3rd or

4th gear.

Reverse

Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta-

tionary. Press the gearshift lever to the left

to overcome the resistance.

As you do this, the backup lamps will turn

on automatically when the ignition key is in

position 2.

Do not hold the vehicle in place on

slopes by slipping or riding the clutch.

Use the parking brake instead, otherwise,

the ensuing friction to the clutch plates will

cause a great deal of wear and tear on the

clutch.<

Reference At a glanceControlsDriving tipsMobility

Automatic transmission

with Steptronic *

You can drive as with a normal automatic

transmission. In addition, you can also shift

manually.

When you move the selector lever from the

D position to the left into the M/S range, the

performance-oriented shift programs of the

automatic transmission are engaged. As

soon as you briefly tap the selector lever in

the + or — direction, Steptronic changes the

gear. The manual mode is engaged. When

you wish to use the automatic transmission

mode again, move the selector lever to the

right to position D.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + —

Range selection

A detent prevents inadvertent shifting into

selector lever positions R and P. To disen-

gage the detent, press the button on the

front of the selector lever knob, see arrow.

Shiftlock

While the vehicle is stationary and

before shifting out of P or N, depress

the footbrake in order to disengage the

selector lever's lock mechanism.<

Hold the footbrake down until starting

off. The vehicle will otherwise start to

move when a drive position is engaged.

If you leave the vehicle with the engine run-

ning, move the selector lever to the P posi-

tion and apply the parking brake. If you fail

to do this, the vehicle could move.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle

with a running engine poses a safety haz-

ard.<

P Park

Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta-

tionary. The transmission locks to prevent

the rear wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Select reverse only when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

N Neutral

Select only when stopping for an extended

period.

D Drive: automatic shift program

This position is designed for driving under

all normal operating conditions. All forward

gears are available.

Kickdown

In the kickdown mode, you achieve maxi-

mum acceleration in position D.

Depress the accelerator pedal past the

increased resistance point at the full-throt-

tle position.

M/S Manual mode and

Sport program

When you change from D to M/S, the Sport

program is activated. This is indicated in

the gear indicator by SD. The M/S mode is

recommended for performance-oriented

driving.

With the first brief touch, the automatic

transmission shifts from the Sport program

to the manual mode.

When you tap the selector lever in the +

Produktspecifikationer

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