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Indicator and warning lamps
Mobility
Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page
79
Engine refuses to start Depress th e brake or clutch in order to
start the engine , refer to page58.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open Switch off the ignition, refer to page
57,
or close the driver's door.
The desired function cannot currently
be carried out
Parking lamps still on Switch off the parking lamps, refer to
page 103.
Roadside parking lamps still on Switch off the roadside parking lamps,
refer to page 105.
Door open
Engine compartment lid open
Lights up in red:
Backrest of driver's seat or front pas-
senger seat not locked Lock the backrest; otherwise, the safety
belt will not provide protection in the
event of an accident.
Lights up in yellow:
Seat backrest monitor malfunctioning Engage the seat backrest. Have it
checked by your nearest BMW center.
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MobilityIndicator and warning lamps
Lights up in red:
Roof activation system failure Roof cannot be moved. If the retract-
able hardtop does not lock, contact
your nearest BMW center.
Roof activation system malfunctioni ng Roof movement incomplete. Please
check if the roof is blocked, then press
or pull the switch again.
Lights up in yellow:
Roof drive overheated Roof activation temporarily limited to closing only.
Cargo area partition not in lowermost
position Press down the cargo area partition
until it engages on both sides.
Vehicle not level, ro of activation not
possible Move the vehicle to a level surface.
Rollover protection system malfunc-
tioning Have the rollover protection system
checked by the nearest BMW center.
Trunk lid open
Fuel cap is open Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between the
fuel cap and the vehicle.
Windshield washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible, refer to page69.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, refer to
page84.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
Start/Stop button is briefly pressed,
possibly without the brake or clutch
being depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Battery in remote co ntrol discharged Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with Comfort Access,
replace the battery.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Mobility
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed
Have the system checked immediately.
Active steering defective You can continue your journey.
Steering characteristics are modified
and steering wheel could be off-center.
Steer carefully.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Steering assistance failed Markedl y different steering response.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Lights up:
Emergency Request system has failed
or is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction Stop the ca r and switch off the engine.
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power is no longer availabl e You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the engine checked as
soon as possible.
Indication in US models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage
to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.
Warning lamp lights up:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on emissions Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
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MobilityIndicator and warning lamps
Indication in Canadian models:
Warning lamp flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load w ill result in damage
to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the vehicle checked with-
out delay.
Warning lamp lights up:
Engine malfunction wi th adverse effect
on emissions Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating Carefully br ing the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allo w it to cool down.
Do not open the hood; otherwise, there
is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact
your BMW center.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue dr iving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected Have the battery ch
ecked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact your BMW center.
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Mobility
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact your BMW center.
Indication in US models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked without delay.
> Starter failed or The engine cannot be restarted.
> Ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake is
depressed or
> Lighting system failed. Low beams/
tail lamps and brake lamps still
operational. All other lamps failed Depress the brake to restart the engine.
Lights up in yellow:
> Control of the brake lamps failed or
> Fuel supply malfunctioningDrive
unit malfunction You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system in question
checked without delay.
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, also
refer to page 91
Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti-
vated, also refer to page 91
Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti-
vated, also refer to page 91Driving stability limited during accelera-
tion and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.
Suspension control system failed, also
refer to page 90 Driving stability limited during accelera-
tion and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Mobility
Lights up in red:
>
Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of
gears, possibly with reduced accel-
eration You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Lights up in yellow:
> Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of gears You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed Overriding selector lever lock, refer to
page
62.
> Selector lever position P malfunc-
tioning:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running or ignition
switched on and brake depressed Release parking lock, refer to page
65.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
> Brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is at
a standstill, always step on the brake.
Before leaving the
vehicle, engage P
and switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and engage P.
Allow the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate your
speed and exercise due caution.
P is not engaged. Vehicle not pre-
vented from rolling
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Selector lever positi on P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch o
ff the ignition, refer
to page 57.
Selector lever malfunctioning You ca n continue your journey. Shift
again if necessary. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.
Brake signal malfunctioning: gear can
be engaged without depressing the
brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is at
a standstill, always step on the brake.
Switch off the engine before leaving the
vehicle. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Pinch protection system of the power
windows malfunctioning Have the system checked.
Pinch protection system of the electric
glass roof malfunctioning Have the system checked.
Cruise control deactivated:
> Driving stability control systems are
active or
> parking brake is applied or
> the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
> engaged gear is not suitable for the
speed being driven
Cruise control system failed You ca n continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
Active Cruise Co ntrol deactivated:
> Driving stability control systems are
active or
> parking brake is applied or
> the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
> engaged gear is not suitable for the
speed being driven or Keep a safe distance.
> Radar sensor dirty Clean the radar sensor, refer to
page75.
Active Cruise Control fa iled Keep a safe distance.
Have the system checked.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Mobility
Park Distance Control faile
d Have the system checked.
> High-beam Assistant inactive Clean the sensor field on the front of the
interior rearview mirror, refer to
page 106.
> High-beam Assistant malfunction-
ing Have the system checked by the near-
est BMW center.
> Sensitivity of the High-beam Assis-
tant has been changed There is a risk that oncoming traffic may
be blinded. Have the system checked
by the nearest BMW center.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fo g lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon
as possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Hav e the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Adaptive Light Control failed
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, refer to page200.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot co ntinue your jour-
ney. Contact your BMW center.
Engine oil level too low Add engi ne oil immediately; refer to
page 198 for more information.
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue Arr ange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page 84.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, refer to
page 84.
No service due Check servic e requirements, refer to
page 84.
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, refer to page86.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
C
California Proposition 65
warning 6
Call
– accepting 160
– ending 161
– rejecting 161
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 161
Calling, refer to Telephone
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 121
Capacities 239
Capacity of the cargo area 237
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 212
Car care, refer to Care 204
Care 204
– automatic car washes 204
– care products 204
– carpets 207
– CD/DVD drives 207
– chrome parts 206
– displays 207
– exterior 204
– fine wood parts 207
– headlamps 205
– high-pressure washer 205
– interior 206
– leather 206
– light-alloy wheels 206
– paintwork 205
– plastic parts 207
– retractable hardtop 205
– rubber seals 206
– safety belts 207
– sensors and cameras 207
– upholstery and cloth
trim 206
– washing the car manually 205
– windows 205
Cargo, securing 137 Cargo area
– capacity
237
– Comfort Access 34
– folding up the floor panel 125
– lamp, refer to Interior lamps 107
– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
Cargo loading 135
– securing cargo 137
– stowing cargo 136
– vehicle 135
Car jack
– jacking points 212
Ca
r key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 24
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 120
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 156
Car radio, refer to Radio 18
Car radio, refer to Radio BMW Professional 142
Car shampoo 207
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 134
CD changer 147
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– installation location 148
– random sequence 148
– selecting a CD 147
– selecting a track 148
– volume 142
CD player 147
– changing the track 148
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– playing a track 148
– random order 148
– volume 142
Center armrest 120 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
211
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Central locking system 25
– Comfort Access 33
– hotel function 31
– setting unlocking characteristics 26
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 208
Changing gears 64
Changing wheels 211
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 197
Check Control 87
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 54
Child restraint systems 53
Child seats, refer to Transporting children
safely 53
Chrome parts 207
Chrome polish 207
Cigarette lighter, refer
to
Lighter 122
Cleaning headlamps 68
– washer fluid 69
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 204
Climate control
– automatic air distribution 113
Clock 78
– 12h/24h format 83
– setting time 86
Closing
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Clothes hooks 121
Cockpit 10
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 58
Comfort Access 33
– replacing the battery 35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access 33
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compass 118
Compressed audio files 147
Computer 80
Concierge service 168
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 135
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 24
Confirmation signal for vehicle
locking/unlocking 27
ConnectedDrive 167
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 123
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 80
Controls and displays 10
Convenient loading in Convertible 27
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 26
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 34
– retractable hardtop 26
– windows 26
– windows with Comfort Access 34
– with Comfort Access 34Convertible
– bag holder
124
– convenient loading 27
– enlarging cargo area 124
– folding down rear
backrest 124
– retractable hardtop 38
– rollover protection
system 101
Coolant 200
– checking level 201
Coolant temperature 200
Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 200
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 200
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 209
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light C
ontrol105
Correct tires 195
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 107
Cruise control 69
– active 71
– malfunction 71
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 71
Cruising range 80,81
Cupholders 121
Curb weight, refer to Weights 237
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107Data, technical
234
– capacities 239
– dimensions 235
– engine 234
– weights 237
Data memory 203
Date
– setting 86
Date setting 144
Daytime running lights 104
– replacing bulbs 209
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 90
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 100
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 26
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Defogging windows 111
Defrost, windows 111
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 111
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 111
Digital clock 78
Digital compass 118
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio™ reception 145
Dimensions 235
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 67
Displacement, refer to Engine data 234
Display 18
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 107
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
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