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The conceptDSC maintains vehicle stability even in
critical driving situations. The system
optimizes vehicle stability during accel-
eration and when starting from a full
stop, as well as optimizing traction. In
addition, the system recognizes unsta-
ble vehicle conditions (understeering or
oversteering, for example) and holds
the vehicle on a sure course by inter-
vening via the engine and by braking
intervention at the individual wheels,
within physically feasible limits.
The system starts up automatically
each time you start the engine.Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after you switch on the ignition.
Refer to page 20.
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is active and governs drive
force and braking force.
If the indicator lamp does not go out
after the engine is started, or if it comes
on during normal driving and stays on:
There is a system malfunction or the
system was deactivated with the button.
You can continue to drive the vehicle
normally, but without DSC.
Please consult your BMW center for re-
pairs.
To deactivate the systemPress the button, and the indicator
lamp comes on and stays on.
When the DSC is deactivated, you are
operating the vehicle in the conven-
tional drive mode.
In the following rare circumstances, it
may be a good idea to deactivate the
DSC for a short period of time:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
To maintain vehicle stability,
always drive with the system
switched on when possible.<520de035
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Dynamic Stability Control Dynamic Driving ControlTo reactivate the systemPress the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. An
appropriate driving style remains the
responsibility of the driver. For this rea-
son, do not use the additional safety
margin provided by the system as an
excuse to take risks.
Do not make any modifications to the
DSC system. Service procedures on
the system are to be performed by
authorized technicians only.<
For additional details concerning DSC,
please refer to the chapter "Advanced
technology" on page 149.
Whenever required, the system can be
switched from sporty-comfortable ori-
entation Ð based on what the driver is
demanding in terms of vehicle perfor-
mance via the accelerator pedal Ð to a
purely sports-oriented response. This
means that the switch-over is sponta-
neous and in response to the demands
made on the system through the accel-
erator pedal (detecting the sport mode).Every time the engine is started, the
sporty-comfortable orientation is acti-
vated.520de057
Detecting the Sport ModeActivating
In ignition position 2, press the button.
The indicator lamp will come on.
Deactivating
Whenever the indicator lamp is on, it
will go out if you press the button again.

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Tire Pressure Warning (RDW)The conceptThe RDW monitors the tire pressure in
all four wheels while driving. The sys-
tem provides an alert whenever the in-
flation pressure drops significantly in
one of the tires.
For RDW to "learn" the correct tire infla-
tion pressure, check the inflation pres-
sure in all tires, comparing them with
the values in the inflation pressure table
(refer to page 25), and make correc-
tions as necessary. Then activate the
system.
This indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will flash to inform
you if the inflation pressure in
one of the tires has dropped signifi-
cantly.
To activate the system 1 Turn the ignition key to position 2
2 Press the switch long enough for the
indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter to light up red for a few seconds
3 The RDW undergoes an automatic
"learning" process while you are driv-
ing, and stores this data to aim for op-
timal conditions. This one-time "learn-
ing" process lasts at least 10 minutes,
after which the RDW is able to detect
and report any tire failure.
Repeat this process after any changes
in tire inflation pressure, tire rotation or
replacement.
Once the pressures have been adjusted
to the reference values used in the
"learning" process, do not activate the
system a further time.520de117
Tire failureThe red indicator lamp will flash in the
event of a tire failure.
A supplementary gong is also heard.
Carefully reduce speed to less than
50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding any hard
braking or steering maneuvers while
doing so.
For additional details, refer to page 135.
The RDW cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
Nor can it detect the gradual loss of
pressure at all four tires that normally
occurs over a period of time.<

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Side lamps (Side marker lamps)
With the switch in this position,
the front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on. For light-
ing on one side for parking, refer to
page 68.
Low beams
When you switch off the ignition
and the low beams are still on,
only the side lamps (side marker
lamps) remain on.
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"Follow-Me-Home" lamps:
If you actuate the headlamp
flasher after you have parked the vehi-
cle and shut off the engine, the low
beams will remain on for a brief period.
You may also have this function deacti-
vated if you wish.<
"LAMPS ON" warningIf you turn the ignition key in position 0,
an acoustic signal will sound for a few
seconds after the driver's door has
been opened if the low beam head-
lamps have not been switched off.Daytime running lamps switch
*
The headlamps are automatically
switched on for daylight driving when
ignition key is in position 2.
Turn the knob to adjust the lighting
intensity.520us008
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High beams/Parking lamps
Rear foglamp Interior lamps
1 High beam (blue indicator lamp)
2 Headlamp flasher (blue indicator
lamp)
3 Parking lampsParking lamp, left or rightWith the ignition key in position 0,
engage the lever in the appropriate
turn signal position.520de025
The yellow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up
whenever the rear foglamps are
switched on.
Obey the legal stipulations regarding
foglamp use.
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The interior lamps operate automati-
cally.Switching the interior lamps on
and off manuallyTurn the knob.
If you want the interior lamps to remain
turned off, keep the knob turned for
approx. 3 seconds.
Turn the knob again to turn it back on.Footwell lampsThe footwell lamps operate in the same
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Reading lamps

The reading lamps can be switched on
and off using the push button located
next to each lamp.520de041
In order to prevent battery dis-
charge, all of the lamps in the
vehicle are switched off automatically
approx. 15 minutes after the ignition
key has been turned to position 0.<

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioning Seat heatingRapid heating 1 Set the rotary blower switch to
position 3 for air intake
2 Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position
4 Select incoming air mode.520de045
HeatingWhen the windows are free of ice and
condensation, we recommend the fol-
lowing settings:
1 Set the blower speed control for the
air flow rate to position 2
2 Use the rotary temperature control to
select an interior temperature which
is comfortable for you
3 Rotary control for air distribution in
position .520de047
The seat cushion and backrest can
be heated when the ignition key is in
position 2.
By repeately pressing the button, you
can select one of three different opera-
tion modes:
>Two indicator lamps on: heating at
high temperature
>One on: heating at low temperature
>Indicator lamps off: seat heating
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To open Pull the handle. The lamp comes on.
A beverage can holder is stored in the
glove compartment.
For further information, refer to page 78.To closeFlip the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of a
crash, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after every use.<520de049
To lockUse one of the master keys. The glove
compartment, the storage shelf for the
cellular phone and the luggage compart-
ment lid are now locked.
A master key is also required for
unlocking.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking (refer
to page 28), for example, access to the
glove compartment,
the storage shelf
for the cellular phone or
the luggage
compartment
is not possible when the
vehicle has been locked.<
Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
With the key in the last key positions,
you can unlock or lock the glove com-
partment.
Refer to page 140 for operating
the
storage shelf for the cellular phone and
the luggage compartment lid
.
In the doorsTo open:
Pull into the cut-outs.
To close:
Push the cover back.520de051
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Storage compartmentsIn the center consoleTo open:
Flip the cover up (arrow 1) Ð access to
the ashtray and cigarette lighter.
When the glove compartment has been
unlocked, press the button (arrow 2) Ð storage shelf for
the cellular phone.
To close:
Flip the cover back into place.
Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
Refer to page 140 for operating
the
storage shelf for the cellular phone.
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Behind the seatsBy way of example, the illustration
shows the storage compartment behind
the driver's seat.
To open:
Unlock by turning the master key all the
way to the left.
The cover will open slightly and can
then be flipped all the way up.
To close:
Press down until you hear it snap into
place. The cover has been locked
again.
If you turn over only your door and
ignition key for valet parking (refer
to page 28), access is impossible.<520de082
Rechargeable flashlight Located in the storage compartment
behind the driver's seat.
Because of overload-protection, the
flashlight can remain in its holder.
Be sure that the flashlight is
switched off when it is inserted
into its holder. Failure to do so could
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Cigarette lighterPress the lighter in. Remove as soon as
the lighter jumps back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette
lighter by the knob only. Holding
or touching it in other areas could result
in burns.
The cigarette lighter remains opera-
tional when the ignition key has been
removed. Therefore do not leave unsu-
pervised children in the vehicle.<520de053
Cigarette lighter socketThis socket is suitable for attaching
power supplies for flashlights, car vac-
uum cleaners, or other appliances up to
a rating of approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the socket by inserting
plugs of improper shapes or sizes.