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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical features. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
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© 2003 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order Number 01 41 0 157 670 US English VIII/2003, 6 126 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 216.
Communications
174 Using the phone in your vehicle 182 BMW Assist
Using this Owner's Manual
4 7 Notes Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 17 25 Cockpit Control Center Voice command
Controls
32 44 56 60 80 90 Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 99 Lamps 102 A congenial climate 111 Practical interior accessories
Reference
212 Technical data 216 Everything from A to Z
Driving tips
122 Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130 132 139 144 Starting the navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to do if ...
Entertainment
148 152 158 160 163 165 On/off, tone Radio CD Compact Disc CD changer TV DVD changer
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Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Rules and regulations Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance
Controls
Mobility
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Contents
Notes
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter. Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to make certain that the new owner receives this Owner's Manual; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. < Marks the end of a specific item of information. Contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.
* Indicates special equipment, countryspecific equipment and optional extras when available. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions. These sections contain information on using the voice command system. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system. Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 54. Identifies functions that can be specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed either by yourself or by your BMW center.
Additional sources of information
If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you. You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
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On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment. Should your BMW be equipped with features or accessories not described in this Owner's Manual, please consult the enclosed supplementary Owner's Manual(s).
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, stateof-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this Owner's Manual.
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For your own safety
Fuels
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight  that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent  will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship. Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality  volatility, composition, additives, etc.  among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Follow the relevant safety rules when you are handling gasoline.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimized performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones  including operation of any portable phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna  or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety risks.<
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We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:  New Vehicle Limited Warranty  Rust Perforation Limited Warranty  Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty  Federal Emissions Performance Warranty  California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 076751227, Telephone (800) 831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-4249393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Reporting safety defects
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At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to serve as a source of orientation in your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
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Cockpit
Cockpit
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
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Roller sun blind for rear window 112 Rear window safety switch 42 Electric power windows 41 Exterior mirrors 51 Parking brake 62
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Parking lamps and low beams 99 Instrument lighting 100 Turn signal indicators 69 High beams, headlamp flasher 100
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Computer 84, Check Control 82 Computer 84 Standing lamps 100
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Steering wheel 16
10 Info Display 12 11 Automatic transmission lever 66 12 Ignition lock 60 13 14 Switching ignition on/off and starting the engine 60, 61 Windshield wipers 70 Rain sensor 70 15 PDC Park Distance Control 90
16 Horn: the entire surface 17 Steering wheel heater 52 Steering wheel adjustment 52 18 19 Unlocking luggage compartment 38 Programmable cruise control 71
20 Fog lamps 100 Front fog lamps
21 Releasing the engine hood 194
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Info Display
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To view odometer display and reset trip odometer to zero 80 Speedometer with display for > Programmable cruise control or > Active cruise control 73 > Speed limit 86 71
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Indicator for > Clock 88 > Outside temperature 80 or > Indicator and warning lamps of the Check Control 82
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