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84 The display disappears when the   sym-
bol is confirmed. 
Displays after completion of trip 
Selected fault reports generated during the 
trip are shown consecutively when you 
switch off the ignition. 
If indicated, the following message may 
also appear: 
"Parking lamps on!" 
This message appears when you open the 
driver's door after parking. A supplemen-
tary gong is also heard. 
Even with the ignition and Info Display off, 
you can reactivate the screen and display 
the messages. 
Press the CHECK button for approx. 
8 seconds, refer to page 83. The stored 
status reports appear again in the display. 
If several messages are present, you can 
continue to briefly press the CHECK button 
to view them in succession. 
The Check Control function 
>cancels itself automatically after a brief 
period 
>can be canceled by again pressing the 
CHECK button for approx. 8 seconds. 
You can select the language in which 
Check Control status reports and 
messages from the computer will appear, 
refer to page 88.< 
Computer 
To select functions: 
You can use the buttons in the turn signal 
indicator lever to request a display from the computer on the Info Display, starting at 
the radio mode in the ignition lock. 
1Info Display on left 
2Info Display on right 
A new function appears each time you 
briefly press the button. 
Displays in the Info Display
The display sequence: 
>Fuel gauge85
>Range and remaining distance85. 
The display sequence: 
>Odometer80 
>Energy Control/
Current fuel consumption85 
>Average fuel consumption85 
>Average speed85 
>Time of arrival85. 
Maintain pressure on button 1 to can-
cel the display from the computer. 
Briefly press the button again to return to 
the last display. 
It will not be possible to cancel the display 
if the fuel level has fallen into the reserve 
range or if a Check Control status report is 
currently on the screen.  
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Briefly press the button again to view the 
last display.<
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge display appears automati-
cally once the fuel level falls into the 
reserve range. At the same time, the words 
"Fuel reserve" appear. The tank still con-
tains approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters of fuel. 
It will not be possible to cancel the 
computer display once the fuel level 
drops into the reserve range. However, you 
can still request a display of the travel 
range. Computer, refer to page 84.<
Tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/
88 liters. You can find information on refu-
eling on page 186.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are 
driving in mountainous areas, for example, 
the indicator may fluctuate slightly. 
Refuel well before the tank is empty, 
as otherwise engine functions will not 
be ensured and damage can occur if you 
drive down to the last drop.< 
Cruising range 
Displays the estimated cruising range 
available with the remaining fuel. The sys-
tem calculates the cruising range based on 
operating conditions and the amount of fuel 
remaining in the tank. The basis for the cal-
culations is the average fuel consumption 
over the preceding 20 miles/30 km.
Always refuel as soon as possible 
once your range falls to below 
30 miles/50 kilometers, as otherwise 
engine functions are not ensured and dam-
age can occur.<
Refueling is only registered by the com-
puter for fuel amounts above approx. 
1.3 gallons/5 liters. 
Remaining distance 
When you enter a destination in the naviga-
tion system or manually enter a distance in 
the computer prior to departure, the sys-
tem can also display the distance remain-ing to your destination, refer to page 132 
or 86. 
The system automatically applies the dis-
tance to your destination using the route 
recommended by the navigation system. 
When you enter a destination in the 
navigation system, any manual 
entries will be overwritten no later than 
once 1,640  ft/500  meters of the calculated 
distance have elapsed.<
Energy Control/ 
Current fuel consumption 
Shows the current fuel consumption. This 
allows you to see whether your current 
driving style is conducive to fuel economy 
with minimum exhaust emissions.
Average fuel consumption 
The average fuel consumption is calculated 
for the time during which the engine is run-
ning. 
You can use the Control Display to view 
your fuel consumption rate over two differ-
ent distances, refer to Computer or Trip 
computer. 
Average speed 
Periods with the vehicle parked and the 
engine off are not included in the calcula-
tions of average speed. 
Time of arrival 
A display of your estimated time of arrival is 
available whenever you enter a destination 
in the navigation system, refer to page 132, 
or enter the distance manually in the com-
puter, refer to page 86, prior to departure. 
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the time in the Control Cen-
ter, refer to page 88.< 
Displays in the Control Display 
You can activate the computer function at 
any time by selecting it from the "Car data" 
menu.
You have two possibilities to display infor-
mation of the computer: 
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3.Turn the controller to the left or right to 
select the preset speed 
4.Press the controller to confirm your 
entry. The speed limit function is now 
active. 
Switching on or off 
1.Select "Limit" and confirm 
2.Select "ON / OFF" and confirm. "ON / 
OFF" is highlighted when the speed 
limit function is activated. 
Applying your current speed as the 
limit 
1.Select "Limit" and confirm 
2.Select   and confirm. The system 
applies your current speed as the limit. 
Limit in Info Display 
If, for instance, the warning sector in the 
tachometer is visible, refer to page 80, the speed limit will be indicated by a warning 
sector in the speedometer, refer to arrow.
Stopwatch 
Starting and stopping
1.Select and confirm
2.Select and confirm. The stopwatch 
is reset to 0 and starts 
3.Select and confirm. This stops the 
timer. 
Confirm again to reset the stopwatch to 
zero. 
Taking an intermediate time reading
Select "INTERM. TIME" and confirm. This 
intermediate time appears below the ongo-
ing primary stopwatch count. 
All of the remaining functions remain 
available at all times while the stop-
watch is running. The stopwatch continues 
operation in the background.<
Assistance window* for "Car data"
You can select any of the following com-
puter functions for display in the assistance 
window: 
>Computer >Trip computer 
>Speed limit 
>Stopwatch.  
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Applying display 
1.Select the desired function and confirm 
Ð here computer "BC"
2.Select and confirm. The func-
tion appears in the assistance window. 
The symbol is highlighted 
if the function displayed in the 
assistance window is selected on the 
Control Display.< 
You can also choose to view brief help 
texts explaining selected menu items, refer 
to page 22, or the travel route on vehicles 
equipped with a GPS navigation system, 
refer to page 131. 
Changing settings 
Units of measure and display format 
You can select the units of measure used 
in the displays of fuel consumption, dis-
tances, temperatures and pressures as 
well as the display format for the time and 
date. 
1.Select and confirm 
2.Select the menu item that you wish to 
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a list-
ing of your selection options. 
Language 
You can select a different language for the 
text displays. 
1.Select and confirm 
2.Select and activate the desired lan-
guage. 
Time and date 
Select "Clock" and confirm. 
Setting the time
Select "Time" and confirm. The first setting 
sector is highlighted. 
>Turn to reset 
>Press to store your entry and proceed 
to the next setting.
The clock applies the last saved entry. 
Switching on the memo mode
You will hear four tones just before each 
full hour. 
>Select "Memo" and confirm. "Memo" is 
highlighted when this function is acti-
vated.  
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Setting the date
Select "Date" and confirm. The first section 
of the date display is highlighted Ð here 
day. 
>Turn to reset 
>Press to store and highlight the next 
entry Ð here month and year. 
Your date is applied by the system the 
last time you store your entry. 
Brightness
You can set the brightness of the screen.
1.Select and confirm.
Select "Brightness" and confirm. Press and 
turn the controller to make the adjustment.
With unfavorable conditions, e.g. 
bright environment, the brightness 
control of the screen might not be immedi-
ately recognizable.<  
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and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept 
The PDC assists you when you are parking. 
Signal tones indicate the current distance 
to an object behind or in front of your vehi-
cle. Four ultrasonic sensors in both the 
bumpers monitor the distance to the near-
est object. The sensors at the front and at 
the two rear corners have a range of 
approx. 2  ft/60  cm; the rear middle sensors 
have approx. 5 ft/1.50 m. 
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate 
objects when they are approached 
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. 
Avoid approaching an object at high speed, 
as otherwise the physical circumstances 
would mean that the system warning was 
too late.< 
Automatic function 
Whenever the ignition is on the system 
automatically assumes operational status 
after a few seconds each time you engage 
the transmission position R. 
Wait this short period before revers-
ing.< 
Manual activation
Press the button, the indicator lamp lights 
up. 
Manual deactivation 
Press the button again; the indicator lamp 
goes out. 
Automatic deactivation 
The system is automatically deactivated 
once the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/
50 m or exceeds a speed of roughly 
20 mph/30 km/h; the indicator lamp goes 
out. You can reactivate the system manu-
ally as needed. 
Signal tones 
The signal indicating the distance to the 
nearest obstacle is directional. Thus, an 
object detected to the left rear of the vehi-
cle will be indicated by a signal tone from 
the left rear speaker, etc.  As the distance 
between vehicle and object decreases, the 
intervals between the tones become 
shorter. The signal tone becomes continu-
ous once the distance to the nearest object 
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm. 
The warning signal is canceled after 
approx. 3 seconds if you are moving paral-
lel to a wall. 
Malfunctions 
The indicator lamp within the button 
flashes and a status message appears in 
the Check Control. 
Please take note of the additional informa-
tion on the Control Display. 
Switch the system off and have the cause 
of the malfunction corrected by your BMW 
center.  
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PDC with visual warning 
You also enjoy the option of having the sys-
tem show distances to objects on the Con-
trol Display. The Control Display will also 
indicate the presence of objects in green 
before they are close enough to generate a 
signal tone. 
Select "PDC pic." from the "Settings" menu 
and confirm. This activates the PDC dis-
play. 
The display then appears on the Control 
Display whenever the PDC is automatically 
or manually activated. 
The previous display automatically 
reappears after the system is deactivated. 
Confirming the menu item takes 
you back to the previous display.< 
Limits of the system
Even with PDC, final responsibility for 
estimating the distance between the 
vehicle and any obstructions always 
remains with the driver. Even when sensors 
are involved, there is a blind spot in which 
objects cannot be detected. The system is 
also subject to the physical limits that apply 
to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, 
such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer couplings, as well as thin and 
wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects 
already displayed, e.g. a curb, can also dis-
appear from the detection area of the sen-
sors again before a continuous tone 
sounds. 
Loud noises from outside and inside the 
vehicle may prevent you from hearing 
PDC's signal tone.< 
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice 
or snow in order to ensure that they 
will continue to operate effectively.
Do not apply high pressure spray to the 
sensors for a prolonged period of time. 
Keep the spray at least 4 in/10 cm away 
from the sensors.< 
Driving stability control/
ABS Antilock Brake System 
The concept 
ABS enhances active safety by preventing 
the wheels from locking under braking. 
ABS incorporates CBC and EBV. 
In case of malfunction 
If the indicator lamp lights up in 
yellow, this indicates that ABS has 
been deactivated in response to a 
system malfunction. Conventional braking 
efficiency remains available without limita-
tions. Please have the system inspected at 
your BMW center. 
CBC Cornering Brake Control 
CBC is a supplement to ABS. It provides 
further enhancements in vehicle stability 
and steering response during lane changes 
and cornering at high rates of lateral accel-
eration. 
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution
EBV controls the brake system's applica-
tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure 
stable deceleration.  
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In case of malfunction 
If the brake system warning lamp 
lights up in red, together with the 
yellow indicator lamps for ABS and 
DSC: the stability control is no 
longer operational. 
If all three lamps light up in yellow: 
malfunction in the stability control 
systems. The electronic brake-
force distribution is active.
While you may continue, you should 
remember to proceed cautiously and drive 
defensively while avoiding full brake appli-
cations. 
Please have the system checked at the 
nearest BMW center. 
Check Control messages, refer to page 82. 
Please take note of the additional informa-
tion on the Control Display. 
Indicator and warning lamps on 
Canadian models.
Driving stability control/ 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 
The concept 
DSC maintains vehicle stability, even in 
critical driving situations. 
The system optimizes vehicle stability dur-
ing acceleration and when starting from a 
full stop, as well as optimizing traction. 
The system recognizes any tendency for 
the vehicle to assume an unstable attitude 
such as oversteer or understeer; it then 
counteracts this tendency with a combina-
tion of graduated reductions in engine 
torque and selective braking intervention at 
individual wheels. DSC provides optimized stability within the limits defined by the 
laws of physics. 
The DSC is operational every time you start 
the engine. DSC includes the functionality 
of the DTC Dynamic Traction Control and 
DBC Dynamic Brake Control. 
Indicator lamps 
The indicator lamp in the Info Dis-
play goes out soon after you start 
the engine. 
If the indicator lamp flashes: 
DSC controls the drive and braking forces. 
The indicator lamp stays lit: 
DSC has been switched off using the Con-
trol Center. 
The indicator lamp and the brake 
warning lamp remain on continu-
ously: 
DSC, DTC and DBC have been 
deactivated or a system malfunc-
tion is present. 
When the system is off, the stability main-
tenance functions described above are no 
longer available. The vehicle will remain 
completely operational, however, without 
DSC. 
Please respond to any malfunctions by 
referring the problem to your BMW center. 
Indicator and warning lamps on 
Canadian models.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 
In particular driving situations, in deep 
snow, for example, DTC ensures the maxi-
mum forward momentum. The gain in for-
ward momentum in these situations 
involves a reduction in vehicle stability. 
DTC is active up to 45 mph/70 km/h. 
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Activating DTC
You may find it useful to briefly activate 
DTC under the following special circum-
stances: 
>When rocking the vehicle and starting 
off in deep snow or on loose road sur-
faces 
>When ascending snow-covered hills, 
and when driving in deep or on hard-
packed snow 
>When driving with snow chains. 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm. DTC is now activated. The DTC indi-
cator lamp in the Info Display lights up per-
manently. 
When DTC is active, DSC provides 
only limited system response up to a 
speed of approx. 45 mph/70 km/h. Inter-
vention for stability enhancement is 
reduced.< 
Deactivating DTC again 
Select "Settings". Select "DTC" and con-
firm. DTC is now deactivated. The DTC 
indicator lamp in the Info Display goes out. 
DSC is once again available without 
restriction.
Switching off DSC 
Select "Settings". Select "DSC" and con-
firm. DSC is deactivated. The indicator 
lamp in the Info Display remains on contin-
uously. 
Deactivating DSC automatically deacti-
vates DTC as well. The systems for 
enhancing stability and traction are deacti-
vated, and there is no active braking inter-
vention or torque control. 
A status report appears in the Check Con-
trol. Please take note of the additional 
information on the Control Display. 
To maintain optimized stability, drive 
with the system on whenever possi-
ble.< 
Reactivating DSC
Select "Settings". Select "DSC" and con-
firm. DSC is now activated. The indicator 
lamp in the Info Display goes out. 
The laws of physics cannot be 
repealed, even with DSC. An appro-
priate driving style always remains the 
responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the 
additional safety margin provided by the 
system as an excuse for taking unneces-
sary risks.
When DTC is active, DSC provides only 
limited system response up to a speed of 
approx. 45 mph/70 km/h. Intervention for 
stability-enhancement is reduced.
Do not make any modifications to the DSC 
system. Never allow anyone other than 
authorized professional technicians to 
carry out service or repairs on the DSC sys-
tem.< 
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this 
system automatically produces the maxi-
mum braking force boost and thus helps to 
achieve the shortest possible braking dis-
tance during panic stops. This system 
exploits all of the benefits provided by ABS. 
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake 
pedal for the duration of the brake applica-
tion. When the brake pedal is released, the 
DBC is deactivated.  
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warning lamp lights up yellow. 
Have the system checked and 
repaired at your BMW center as soon as 
possible. 
Check Control messages, refer to page 82. 
Please take note of the additional informa-
tion on the Control Display. 
Warning lamp on Canadian models.
Dynamic Drive 
The concept 
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and 
optimizes vehicle stability during cornering 
and evasive maneuvers. 
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles 
form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspen-
sion compliance adapts to suit driving con-
ditions, varying from performance-oriented 
during cornering to smooth and comfort-
oriented when the vehicle is proceeding in 
a straight line. 
The system assumes operational status 
each time you start the engine. 
Driving with Dynamic Drive 
During vehicle operation, the system con-
tinuously runs through closed-loop control 
cycles lasting only fractions of a second. 
In case of malfunction 
The symbol will light up, accompa-
nied by a status message in the 
Check Control. Please take note of 
the additional information on the Control 
Display. 
You can find more information on the 
Check Control starting on page 82.
If the Dynamic Drive system switches 
off in response to malfunction, please 
remember to adapt your speed accord-
ingly, especially in curves. 
The suspension will be noticeably softer 
and the vehicle will display a greater ten-dency to tilt during cornering and in cross-
winds. 
If a Check Control message stating that 
you should stop appears in addition to the 
red symbol, stop immediately and switch 
off the engine. In this case the oil level in 
the reservoir may have dropped below the 
minimum, possibly owing to a leak in the 
hydraulic system. 
Please observe the additional instructions 
provided on the Control Display.< 
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control* 
The suspension responds to changes in 
factors such as road surface, or operating 
conditions such as steering and braking, by 
adapting to the new conditions within frac-
tions of a second. 
Two programs are available; they can be 
selected in the "Settings" menu. 
Comfort program 
The Comfort program is suitable for use 
throughout the vehicle's entire speed range 
and regardless of load. 
Sport program
You should select the Sport program for 
consistently performance-oriented 
response from shock absorbers and steer-
ing.