warning light BMW 645I CONVERTIBLE 2005 E63 User Guide

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91Reference
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0Lights off
1Parking lamps
2Low beams/daytime driving lamps
*
3Automatic headlamp control/
Adaptive Head Light
*
Parking lamps
In the switch position1, the front, rear and side
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the
parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one
side for parking as an additional feature, refer to
page92.
Low beams
The low beams light up in switch position2 only
with the engine running. Otherwise the parking
lamps are lit.
Pathway lighting
After parking the vehicle and switching off the
headlamps, operating the headlamp flasher
activates the low beams. You can set the dura-
tion on the Control Display or deactivate the
function.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page16.
1.Open the menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.3.Select "Light" and press the controller.
4.Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
5.Turn the controller to select the corre-
sponding duration.
6.Press the controller to apply the setting.
Lights on warning
If you turn the ignition key to position 0, an
acoustic signal sounds when you open the
driver's door for a few seconds to remind you
that the lamps have not yet been switched off.
At the same time a message appears on the
Control Display.
Daytime driving lamps*
If you wish, you can leave the light switch in
position2.
Always observe all applicable laws governing
the use of daytime driving lamps.
You can switch on the parking lamps when
needed using the standard procedure
described under Parking lamps.
Automatic headlamp control
In switch position3 the low beams are automat-
ically switched on or off depending on the ambi-
ent light, e.g. in a tunnel, at dawn/dusk in the
rain or snow, and the Adaptive Head Light
* is
active. The LED next to the symbol is illumi-
nated when the low beams are on.

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Entertainment
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when it lies
between the Min and Max mark, also refer to
the drawing next the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Brake system
Malfunction
Brake fluid
The warning lamp lights up in red
in spite of the handbrake being
released; a message appears on the
Control Display.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The brake fluid in the reservoir has fallen to
below the minimum level. At the same time, a
significantly longer brake pedal path may be
noticeable. Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a BMW center.
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
When you continue driving, an increased
brake pedal path can be necessary, and
significantly longer braking distances might be
required. Please adapt your driving style
accordingly.<
Brake pads
The warning lamp lights up in red
in spite of the handbrake being
released; a message appears on the
Control Display. The brake pads have reached
their minimum pad thickness. Have the brake
pads replaced as soon as possible.Warning lamp for Canadian models.
For your own safety: use only brake pads
that BMW has approved for your particu-
lar vehicle model. As BMW cannot assess the
suitability of other brake pads for use on your
vehicle, BMW is unable to assume continued
responsibility for the vehicle's operating safety
if non-approved pads are installed.<

Giving and receiving assistance
188
Towing and tow-starting
Always observe all applicable towing laws
and regulations.<
Never allow passengers to ride in a towed
vehicle for any reason.<
Use tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool kit
mounted on the inside of the luggage compart-
ment under the floor mat, refer to page180, and
should always remain in the vehicle. It can be
screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.
To avoid damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle, observe the following: only use
the tow fitting that comes with the vehicle and
screw it in as far as possible. Use the tow fitting
for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral strains on
the tow fitting, e.g. do not the lift vehicle by the
tow fitting.<
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover in bumper:
Press the arrow symbol of the cover.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1, as otherwise the steering wheel
could lock and it would be impossible to steer
the vehicle. There is no power assist with the
engine stopped. This then requires increased
effort for braking and steering. Active steering is
deactivated and larger steering wheel move-
ments are required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, as otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual
transmission
With the ignition switched on, engage selector-
lever position N, then switch off the ignition.
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted.
Familiarize yourself with the regulations on tow-
ing in the respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, as otherwise
it will not be possible to control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.

199Reference
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Entertainment
Mobility
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions,
pointing out where these are
located.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System81
– indicator lamp83
– malfunction83
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control62
Acceleration assistant with
SMG59
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter97
"Activation time" for
independent ventilation98
Active cruise control62
– indicator lamps64
– malfunction68
– selecting distance65
Active roll stabilization83
Active steering85
– initializing system86
– warning lamp85
Adapting temperature in
upper body region97
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake Force Display86
Adaptive Head Light92
"Add digits" for portable
phone153
"Address book" for
navigation120
Address for navigation
– deleting121
– entering115
– selecting120
– storing current position120"Add to destination list"117
Adhesive bandages, refer to
First-aid kit186
Adjusting the temperature
with automatic climate
control95
Adjusting the thigh support45
Adjusting tone during audio
operation, refer to Tone
control133
"After opening door"46
"After unlocking"46
Airbags86
– deactivating, Coupe52
– sitting safely44
– warning lamp87
Air distribution
– automatic95
– manual96
Airing, refer to Ventilation97
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control95
"Air recirculation on / off"51
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation94
Air volume95
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications167
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
All around the center
console14
All around the steering
wheel10
"All channels"141"All doors"29
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires172
"AM", reception
range133,136
Antenna for portable
phone150
Antifreeze
– coolant176
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System
ABS81
– indicator lamp83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system34
Anti-theft system29
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof38
– power windows37
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights192
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights192
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest102
Arrival time
– refer to Computer75
– refer to Starting destination
guidance124
"Arrow display" during
Navigation127
Ashtray103
Assist, refer to BMW
Assist159
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control95
"Audio"133

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Mobility
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders179
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"153
Call
– accepting152
– display accepted153
– ending152
– in absence153
– starting152
Calling
– from phone book153
– from the Top 8 list153
– redialing153
"Call sender"156
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders103
Capacities195
Capacity of the luggage
compartment192
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery183
Car care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data"74
Care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo111
– stowing cargo111
– vehicle110
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochureCaring for the carpet, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car keys, refer to Key set28
Car phone151
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– refer to Portable phone150
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio136
Car wash110
– also refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash110
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system108
"Categories"141
CBC Cornering Brake
Control81
CBS Condition Based
Service178
"CD"133,143
CD changer143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse145
– installation location145
– playing a track145
– random play sequence145
– repeating a track144
– selecting a CD144
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
CD player143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse145
– playing a track145
– random play sequence145
– repeating a track144
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133Center armrest
– adjusting the height102
– front102
Center console14
"Central locking"29
Central locking system29
– from inside vehicle31
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel183
Changing gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Changing language on
Control Display78
Changing measurement units
on Control Display77
Changing wheels183
CHECK button73
Check Control71
"Check Control
messages"73
Check Gas Cap166
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure168
Child's seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems52
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraints52
Child-restraint systems52
Chrome parts, care, refer to
the Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter103
Cleaning, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cleaning the windshield, refer
to Wiper system61
"Climate"96
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode78
– setting time and date78
Closing
– from inside31
– from outside29
Clothes hooks, Coupe102
Cockpit10

Everything from A to Z
202 Cold start, refer to Starting
engine54
"Communication"152
"Communication
settings"159
Compact disc
– refer to CD changer143
– refer to CD player143
Computer74
– clock, 12h/24h clock
mode78
– displays on Control
Display74
– hour signal78
"Concert hall"135
Condition Based Service
CBS178
"Confirmation"30
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking30
Connecting a vacuum cleaner,
refer to Socket103
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption74
"Continue guidance to
destination?"125
Control Center16
– adjusting brightness77
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control96
– changing settings19,77
– changing the menu page19
– changing time and date78
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– display, menus16
– language selection78
– menu item selection19
– menu navigation17
– operating elements16
– selecting units of
measurement and display
format77
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols17
Control Display16Controller, refer to Control
Center16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– convertible top30,31
– glass sunroof30,31
– windows30,31
Convenience start, refer to
Starting engine54,55
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate control97
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system87
– top39
– wind deflector42
Convertible top
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation31
– emergency closing41
– manual closing in the event
of an electrical
malfunction41
– opening and closing40
Coolant176
– level176
Cooling, maximum95
Cornering Brake Control
CBC81
Country of destination for
navigation116
Courtesy lighting93
Cruise control61
– active cruise control62
Cruising range74
Cup holders103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights192
"Current position"125
Current position
– displaying125
– entering120
– storing120
"Customer Relations"162
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data192
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93
Data192
– capacities195
– dimensions193
– engine192
– weights192
"Date"79
Date69
– setting78
"Date format"79
Daytime driving lamps91
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control81
– malfunction83
– warning lamp83
"Deactivated"47
Deactivating front passenger
airbag, Coupe52
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water109
Defrosting windows95
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation95
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows95
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows95
"Delete address book" for
navigation121
"Delete all numbers" on the
portable phone155
"Delete data" for
navigation121
"Delete" for portable
phone154
Destination address
– deleting121
– entering115

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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Destination for navigation
– destination list119
– entry115
– home address122
– selecting from address
book120
– selecting using
information118
– storing120
Destination guidance124
– bypassing route
sections128
– canceling voice
instructions51
– changing specified
route122
– displaying route127
– distance and arrival124
– interrupting125
– starting124
– terminating/continuing125
– voice instructions126
– volume of voice
instructions126
Destination list119
Destinations recently driven
to119
"Dial" for portable phone152
"Dial number"152
"Diamond button"51
Digital clock69
Dimensions
– Convertible194
– Coupe193
Dipstick for engine oil175
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals60
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions126
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions126
Directory, refer to Phone
book153
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book120
Disc brakes109Displacement, refer to Engine
data192
Display, refer to Control
Center16
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"77
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display88
Disposal, vehicle battery183
Distance, refer to
Computer75
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control62
"Distance to dest."75
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer75
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control80
Door entry lighting93
Door keys28
Door lock31
"Door locks"29
Doors
– manual operation31
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades170
Draft-free ventilation97
"Driver's door only"29
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams91
Driving notes108
Driving route, refer to
Displaying the route127
Driving stability control
systems82
Driving through water109
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes108
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function95
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82
– indicator lamp13,83
– malfunction83DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– activating82
– indicator lamp13,82
DVD for navigation114
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC81
Dynamic Driving Control59
"Dynamic route" for
navigation122
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– indicator lamp13,83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC82
– indicator lamp13
E
Easy entry, refer to Entry to
the rear48
Easy entry/exit50
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution81
"Edit address" for
navigation121
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player132
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top41
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door166
– glass sunroof38
– luggage compartment lid33
– storage compartment, hotel
function32
Electric steering wheel
adjustment50
Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Emergency Assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance186
Emergency call185

Everything from A to Z
204 Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top41
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door166
– glass sunroof38
– luggage compartment
lid32,33
Emergency release33
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
"Emission inspect."71
"Enable services"160
"End call"153
Engine
– breaking-in108
– data192
– speed192
– starting54
– starting difficulties54
– switching off55
Engine compartment175
Engine coolant176
Engine oil
– checking the oil level175
– dipstick175
– specified engine oils176
– temperature70
– temperature gage70
– topping off176
Engine output, refer to Engine
data192
Engine speed, refer to Engine
specifications192
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine54
"Enter address" for
navigation116
Entering destination116
Entering the address115
Entering the intersection117
Entering the town/city for
navigation116
Entering zip code for
navigation116
"Entertainment"133"Entertainment settings"133
Entry map for destination117
Entry to the rear48
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control135
"ESN"140
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control82
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system108
Exterior mirrors49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating50
Eye for towing, refer to Tow
fitting188
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing load111
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control134
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
False alarms, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation122
Fast forward
– CD changer145
– CD player145
"Fast route" for
navigation122
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit186
First-aid kit186
First-aid pouch, refer to First-
aid kit186
Flashing when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
acknowledgement
signals30Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight101
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– run-flat tires85,172
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms84
– initializing system84
– malfunction85
– snow chains173
– system limits84
– warning lamp85
"FM", reception
range133,136
FM, waveband136
Fog lamps92
– indicator lamp13,92
Folding up convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible34
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely109
Footwell lamps93
For your own safety6
Front airbags86
Front head restraints47
"FTM"84
Fuel
– average consumption74
– display70
– fuel specifications167
– high-quality brands167
– quality167
– tank capacity166
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gage70
Fuel filler door166
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction166
Fuel gage70
Fuel specifications167
Fuses184

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Entertainment
Mobility
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel
specifications167
– refer to Required fuel167
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gage70
Gear changes
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission57
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission56
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission56
General driving notes108
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function37
– convenience operation31
– moving manually38
– remote control30
Glove compartment101
– rechargeable flashlight101
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system114
Grills, refer to Ventilation94
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights192
H
Handbrake55
– indicator lamp13,55
Hands-free system14,151
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags86
Headlamp control,
automatic91Headlamp flasher60
Headlamps
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system61
– replacing bulbs180
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light92
Head-Up Display88
Heated mirrors50
Heated rear window94
Heated seats49
Heated steering wheel51
Heater95
Heating
– exterior mirrors50
– interior94
– rear window94
– residual heat mode96
– seats49
– steering wheel51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat
mode96
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
load111
Height, refer to
Dimensions193
Height adjustment
– seats45
– steering wheel50
High beams92
– headlamp flasher92
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs180
Hills109
Holder for cups103
"Home address"122
Hood174
Horn10
Hotel function32
Hot exhaust system108
"Hour memo"78
"House number" for desti-
nation entry117Hydraulic Brake Assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control81
Hydroplaning109
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth171
I
Ice warning69
iDrive, refer to Control
Center16
Ignition key28
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock54
Ignition lock54
Increasing luggage
compartment capacity,
Convertible34
Independent ventilation
– activating an activation
time98
– setting activation time98
– switching on and off
directly98
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– active steering85
– airbags87
– brake system13,83
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control13,83
– DTC Dynamic Traction
Control13,82
– fastening safety belts49
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– fog lamps13,92
– handbrake55
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Individually assignable
buttons on steering wheel,
refer to Programmable
buttons on steering
wheel51
Individual settings, refer to
Key Memory28

Everything from A to Z
206 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure168
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
Information
– on another location118
– on current position118
– on destination location118
"Information" for
navigation118
"Information on
destination"119
Initializing, refer to Power
failure184
"Input map"118
Inside rearview mirror,
automatically dimming, refer
to Automatic functions50
Installation location
– CD changer145
– navigation drive114
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions126
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting93
Instrument lighting93
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated universal remote
control100
Interesting destination118
"Interim time"77
Interior lamps93
– remote control30
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked54
Interlock on automatic
transmission54
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
J
Jacking points183
Joystick, refer to Control
Center16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting186
Jumping, refer to Jump
starting186
Jump starting186
K
Key Memory28
"Keypad"155
Keys28
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission57
Knock control167
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs180
"Languages"78
"Languages" for
navigation126
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load111
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list119
"Last seat pos."46
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system53
LEDs Light-emitting
diodes183
Length, refer to
Dimensions193
Letter symbol with portable
phone155
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs182
"Light"60,91
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs183Lighter103
Lighter socket103
Lighting
– instruments93
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps91
Lights on warning91
Light switch91
"Limit"76
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking32
Locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside31
– from outside29
"LOGIC7", refer to Tone
control134
Low beams91
– automatic91
– replacing bulbs180
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment
– capacity192
– emergency release33
– hotel function32
– increasing capacity,
Convertible34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control30
Luggage compartment lid32
– emergency operation33
– emergency release33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening with remote
control30
– unlocking manually33
Lumbar support45
LW, waveband136