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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repealed, even with DSC.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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Flat Tire Monitor 
The concept 
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the 
inflation pressures in the four fitted tires as 
you drive. The system provides an alert 
whenever the inflation pressure of one tire 
drops significantly in relation to the pres-
sure of another tire. 
The check of the tire inflation pressure is 
based on monitoring the relative speeds of 
the wheels. A flat tire is detected and 
reported on the basis of a deviation in cer-
tain speed ratios.
Functional requirements
So that the Flat Tire Monitor can learn the 
correct inflation pressure, please perform 
the following:
1.Check the inflation pressures in all tires
2.Compare with the inflation pressure 
table on page 189 and correct if neces-
sary
3.Initialize the system.
Limits of the system
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate 
sudden severe tire damage caused 
by outside factors and does not detect a 
natural, even pressure drop in all four 
tires.<
In the following situations, on the other 
hand, there can be delays in detecting tire 
pressure losses, and even system failure:
>When you are driving on snow-covered 
or slippery road surfaces
>In the case of performance-oriented 
driving: slip on the drive wheels, high 
lateral acceleration
>False alarms and undetected loss of 
pressure may occur when you are driv-
ing with snow chains fitted.
Initializing the system 
Perform the initialization immediately 
after correcting the inflation pressure, 
changing a tire or changing a wheel or all 
wheels. A drive is necessary for this pur-
pose.<
1.Start the engine, but do not drive off
2.Select "FTM" from the "Settings" menu 
and confirm. The initialization menu 
appears 
3.Select "SET" and confirm
4.Drive off.
Status: "FTM is being initialized" is dis-
played.
It takes at least 10 minutes before the Flat 
Tire Monitor can detect and report a flat 
tire.
When driving with snow chains, do 
not initialize the system.< 
Select and confirm to exit from the 
menu. 
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Airbags 
The following airbags are located under 
the marked covers:
1Front airbags for driver and front 
passenger 
2Head airbags in front and rear
3Side airbags in front and rear
* 
4Knee airbags for driver and front 
passenger
Protective effect 
The front airbags help protect the driver 
and front passenger by responding to fron-
tal impacts in which safety belts alone 
cannot provide adequate restraint. When 
needed, the head and side airbags help 
provide protection in the event of side 
impact. The side airbags help restrain the 
side of the occupant's upper torso, and the 
head airbags help support the head while 
also helping provide protection against any 
objects penetrating into the passenger 
compartment. The knee airbags help pro-
tect the legs against impact against the 
cockpit. 
The airbags are deliberately not triggered 
in every impact situation, e.g. less severe 
accidents, certain roll-over conditions, or 
rear-end collisions.
The rear seat side airbags may 
already have been deactivated by a 
BMW center. Labels in the rear door open-
ing should indicate the status of your rear 
seat side airbags. If you are uncertain of 
their status, or wish to have the airbags 
activated or deactivated, please contact 
your BMW center.
Do not apply adhesive materials to 
the cover panels of the airbags, cover 
them or modify them in any other way.
Do not attempt to remove the airbag reten-
tion system from the vehicle. Never modify 
or tamper with either the wiring or the indi-
vidual components in the airbag system. 
This category includes the upholstery in the 
center of the steering wheel, on the instru-
ment panel, the side trim panels on the 
front or rear doors, and the roof pillars 
along with the sides of the headliner. 
Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the 
steering wheel. 
Do not touch the individual components 
directly after the system has been trig-
gered, because there is a danger of burns. 
If you note any indication of system mal-
function, if you desire to have an airbag 
deactivated, or if the airbag retention sys-
tem is triggered in response to an accident, 
you should always entrust all inspection, 
repair and dismantling operations to your 
BMW center. 
Unprofessional attempts to service the sys-
tem could lead to failure in an emergency 
or undesired airbag activation, either of 
which could result in personal injury.
To ensure compliance with official safety 
regulations, entrust disposal of airbag gen-
erators to a BMW center.<
Airbag warning information is also provided 
on the sun visors. 
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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams 
Parking lamps 
With the switch in this position, 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 fea-
ture, refer to page 100. 
Low beams 
When you switch off the ignition 
with the headlamps on, the head-
lamps go out, and only the parking 
lamps remain on. 
Pathway lighting: 
After parking the vehicle and switch-
ing off the headlamps, you can use the 
headlamp flasher control to activate 
the low beams for a period of roughly 
40 seconds. You also have the options of 
extending this period or, as an alternative, 
having this function deactivated.< 
Lights on warning 
If you switch off the ignition while the head-
lamps are on, when you subsequently open 
the driver's door a gong will sound for sev-
eral seconds, while the Check Control will 
provide you with a message
.
Daytime driving lamps*
If you wish, you can leave the light switch in 
the low-beam position. Always observe all applicable laws govern-
ing the use of daytime driving lamps. 
You can switch on the parking lamps when 
needed using the standard procedure 
described under Parking lamps. 
You can have the daytime driving 
lamps on your vehicle programmed to 
operate as desired.< 
Automatic headlamp control 
When you set the switch to this 
position, the system activates and 
switches on and off the low beams 
in response to changes in ambient light 
conditions, for instance, in tunnels, at dawn 
and dusk, and in rain and snow. The green 
indicator lamp next to the symbol is illumi-
nated when the low beams are on. 
Following automatic activation, the 
vehicle's external lighting remains on 
when you switch on the fog lamps.< 
The automatic headlamp control can-
not serve as a substitute for your per-
sonal judgment in determining when the 
lamps should be switched on in response 
to ambient lighting conditions. For exam-
ple, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid 
safety risks, you should always switch on 
the lamps manually under these condi-
tions.<
You can have the sensitivity of the 
headlamp control system adjusted on 
your vehicle.< 
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept 
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp 
control system that enables dynamic illumi-
nation of the road surface. Depending on 
the steering angle and other assumptions, 
the light from the headlamp follows the 
course of the road. 
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Switching the interior lamps on and 
off 
Briefly press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain off 
continuously, maintain pressure on the but-
ton for approx. 3 seconds. 
To revert to normal operation, briefly press 
the button. 
The button for the interior lamps in the rear 
passenger area only switches these lamps 
on and off. 
Control of the footwell lamps, courtesy 
lamps and ground lamps is also automatic. 
Reading lamps 
Reading lamps are provided in the front 
and rear, adjacent to the interior lamps. 
You can switch them on and off with 
button 2 adjacent to each lamp. 
To avoid discharging the battery, all 
of the vehicle's interior lamps are 
automatically extinguished approx. 15 min-
utes after the ignition is switched off.< 
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 
Light-emitting diodes installed behind 
translucent lenses serve as the light source 
for many of the controls and displays in 
your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, 
which operate using a concept similar to 
that applied in conventional lasers, are offi-
cially designated as Class 1 light-emitting 
diodes. 
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for sev-
eral hours, as irritation of the iris could 
result.<  
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1Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment106 
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104 
3Defrosting windshield and windows 
and removing condensation104 
4Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment104 
5Maximum cooling104 
6Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment104
7Switching off automatic climate 
control106
8Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment104 
9Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment104 
10Residual heat mode105
11Rear window defroster 12Switching air conditioner mode on and 
off manually104 
13Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment106 
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor Ð 
please keep clear and unobstructed 
15Independent ventilation109 
>Activation time activated: 
The indicator lamp comes on 
>Independent ventilation switched 
on: 
The indicator lamp flashes 
All other setting options for the auto-
matic climate control can be found at 
"Settings" using the Control Center, refer 
to page 106. 
The current settings for temperature and air 
supply are displayed to you in the status 
line of the Control Display. 
A description of the Control Center is pro-
vided on page 17.< 
A congenial climate 
Activate the automatic mode using the 
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control 
Center, refer to page 106. Select an interior 
temperature you find pleasant. 
The following section contains more 
detailed information on the available set-
ting options. 
All of the air conditioner functions, 
including Maximum cooling, refer to 
page 104, and the Rear air conditioner, 
refer to page 108, are available only when 
the engine is running.< Your vehicle has been designed to 
automatically select your personal 
climate-control settings whenever you 
unlock the doors using your individually 
programmed remote control.< 
Automatic air distribution and supply 
The AUTO program adjusts the 
airflow and distribution patterns 
for you while also using your 
preselected temperature setting as the 
basis for adjusting the interior climate to 
adapt to external influences: summer, win-
ter.  
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Residual heat mode 
The system uses the warmth 
stored in the engine to heat the 
interior when the ignition is off, 
for instance, while the vehicle 
is stopped at a school to pick 
up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol's settings when the ignition lock is in 
the radio mode. The system blows heated 
air into the interior in accordance with the 
selected distribution pattern while the igni-
tion is off. 
Provided that the engine has warmed 
to its normal operating temperature 
and the battery is charged, you can use this 
function for up to 15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition. The LED within the but-
ton lights up to confirm compliance with 
both of these conditions.< 
Front ventilation 
You can adjust the vent outlets for the 
upper body to suit your personal require-
ments.
You can use the serrated dials 1 to open 
and close the outlets through an infinitely-
variable range, while the serrated dials 2 
allow you to adjust the airflow direction. 
Ventilation for cooling 
Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, for instance, if the inte-
rior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows 
past you and is not directed straight at you. You can also individually adjust the air 
temperature of the air vents for the 
upper body area in the Control Center, 
refer to page 107. 
If the ventilation grill is completely closed, 
the vehicle interior is ventilated indirectly 
by air vents on the upper side of the cock-
pit.< 
Ventilation for storage compartment 
in front armrest 
You can use the serrated dial in the storage 
compartment to open and close the vent. 
Depending upon the temperatures 
selected at the rear dials, high tem-
peratures may occur in the storage com-
partment. Close the vent as required.< 
Ventilation in the rear 
The serrated dials 1 allow you to open and 
close the ventilation outlets through an infi-
nitely-variable range. 
You can adjust the airflow direction using 
the levers 2.
The serrated dials 3
* control the amount of 
cooled air in the flow from the vent outlets: 
Turn towards blue: colder 
Turn towards red: warmer. 
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Combining the air distribution 
yourself 
You can cancel the AUTO program by 
selecting specific air distribution patterns 
for your personal comfort. 
Adjusting air distribution 
You also enjoy the option of adjusting the 
air distribution manually to obtain a climate 
that is ideally adapted to your personal 
requirements. The AUTO program is deac-
tivated. 
Select the desired symbol and confirm. 
Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion. 
Air on windshield and side 
windows.
Air to the upper body. You 
can also adjust individually 
the air temperature of the vent outlets for 
the upper body, see below.
Air to footwell. 
Adjusting temperature for the upper 
body 
This function provides you with the option 
of making minor adjustments to achieve 
maximum comfort. 
Use the temperature setting to adjust the 
amount of cool air that is added to the air-
flow emerging from the vent outlets for the 
upper body. We recommend a moderate 
temperature setting, as cooler air helps 
promote fatigue-free driving. 
Storing and calling up an individual 
setting 
You can store your individual setting after 
adjusting the air distribution manually. 
Select "Memorize" and confirm. 
Now you can reselect the preset climate 
that precisely reflects your personal 
requirements.  
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Switching on/off using the Control 
Center 
1.With the ignition on, select "Climate" 
2. Select the second page of the 
"Climate" menu 
3.Select "Extra" and confirm 
4.Select "Rear air cond." and confirm. 
The maximum cooling mode is auto-
matically activated when you switch 
on the rear air conditioner in the Control 
Center.< 
Select "Rear air cond." again and confirm 
to switch off the system. 
Rear ventilation 
Use the lever 1 to vary the airflow direction. 
For additional information on rear ventila-
tion options, refer to page 105. 
Independent ventilation 
System operation is controlled using the 
Control Center. You can set two different 
times for the system to start. 
The independent ventilation blows air into 
the passenger compartment to lower inte-
rior temperatures.The system remains on for 30 minutes. 
You can also switch the system on and off 
manually. Since the system uses a sub-
stantial amount of electrical current, you 
should refrain from activating it twice in 
succession without allowing the battery to 
be recharged in normal operation between 
use. 
The independent ventilation is available for 
preprogrammed operation at outside tem-
peratures above approx. 597/156 and 
for direct activation at any temperature, but 
is not operational when the vehicle is 
underway. 
The air enters the passenger compartment 
through the vent outlets in the instrument 
panel, which can be adjusted for both 
direction and airflow. These outlets must 
be open for the system to operate. 
Switching on and off directly 
1.Switch on the radio mode 
2.Select "Indep. ventil." on the second 
page of the "Climate" menu and con-
firm. 
Select "Indep. ventil." a second time and 
confirm to deactivate the system manually. 
Preselecting the switch-on time  
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Integrated universal remote 
control* 
The concept
The integrated universal remote control 
can replace as many as three hand-held 
transmitters for various remote-controlled 
accessories, such as door openers and 
house alarm systems. The integrated uni-
versal remote control registers and stores 
signals from the original hand-held trans-
mitters.
The signal of an original hand-held trans-
mitter can be programmed on one of the 
three memory buttons 1. Following that, 
each of the devices can be actuated with 
the appropriately-programmed memory 
button 1. The indicator lamp 2 flashes to 
confirm transmission of the signal.
If the vehicle is sold, the memory buttons 1 
should be cleared as described on 
page 112.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always 
inspect the immediate area to make certain 
that no people, animals or objects are 
within the travel range of the device. Also, 
comply with the safety precautions of the 
original hand-held transmitter.< 
Checking the compatibility 
If you see this symbol on the pack-
aging or in the manual supplied with 
the original hand-held transmitter, it 
is safe to assume that it is compatible with 
the integrated universal remote control.
If you have additional questions, 
please consult your BMW center or 
call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit these websites:
www.bmwusa.com or 
www.homelink.com. 
HomeLink is a registered trademark owned 
by Johnson Controls, Inc.< 
Programming 
1Memory buttons
2Indicator lamp 
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter
1.Switch on the ignition
2.When using for the first time: press both 
outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds, 
maintaining pressure until the indicator 
lamp 2 starts to flash. The three mem-
ory buttons 1 are cleared
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter 
at a distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 
8 in/20 cm from the memory buttons 1
The required distance between 
the hand-held transmitter and 
memory buttons 1 depends on the rele-
vant system of the original hand-held 
transmitter used.<
4.Simultaneously press the transmit but-
ton on the original hand-held transmit-
ter and the desired memory button 1 of 
the integrated universal remote control. 
Initially, the indicator lamp 2 flashes 
slowly. Release both buttons as soon 
as the indicator lamp 2 flashes rapidly. If 
the indicator lamp 2 does not flash rap-
idly after approx. 15 seconds, change 
the distance
5.To program other original hand-held 
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. 
The corresponding memory button 1 is 
now programmed with the signal of the 
original hand-held transmitter.