BMW 135i Coupe (without iDrive) (2010 year). Manual in english — page 3
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
6. Use button 1 to select:
lamp and the turn signals indicates that
>
one of the turn signal bulbs has failed.<
Turn signals flash once.
>
Indicating a turn briefly
Triple turn signal.
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
7. Press button 2.
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn signals flash three times.
Wiper system
You can activate or deactivate this function.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-
bol appears in the display accompanied by
the word "SET".
1
Switching on wipers
2
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3
Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
3.
Press button 2.
5
Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
4.
Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever down repeatedly until the symbol
Switching on wipers
appears in the display.
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter-
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
5.
Press button 2.
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
the washer pump.<
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
Windshield washer nozzles
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
front of the interior rearview mirror.
automatically* while the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition
sources and only store it in the closed original
container that is kept out of reach of children;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-
Washer fluid filler neck
ton lights up.
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is
cool to avoid contact with hot engine
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire
sensitivity of the rain sensor
hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
Turn the thumb wheel 5.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
fluid by the same reservoir.
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
the wipers are operated for a short time.
mendations.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
appropriate intervals.
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
Capacity
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
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Cruise control*
Increasing speed
Repeatedly press the lever, arrow 1, until the
The concept
desired speed is reached.
Each time the lever is pressed lightly, the speed
You can use the cruise control feature begin-
is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car then
stores and maintains the speed that you specify
using the lever on the steering column.
Accelerating using the lever
Press the lever, arrow 1, until the desired speed
Do not use cruise control when driving at
is reached.
constant speed is prevented by adverse
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or
the accelerator pedal. The system stores and
poor road conditions due to, e.g. snow, rain, ice
maintains the speed.
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result.<
Decreasing speed
Repeatedly pull the lever, arrow 2, until the
One lever for all functions
desired speed is reached.
The functions are the same as when the set
speed is increased or the vehicle is accelerated,
except that in this case the speed decreases.
Deactivating cruise control
Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow 3.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:
> When you brake the vehicle
1
Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
> When you depress the clutch of a manual
ing
transmission or shift to neutral
2
Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
> When you select the automatic transmis-
ating
sion's neutral position N
3
Deactivating cruise control
> When the vehicle travels faster or slower
4
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
than the set speed for an extended period,
e.g. when the accelerator is depressed
Maintaining current speed
> When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
> When DSC is intervening
The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained. It is briefly displayed in the instrument
Resuming a speed stored beforehand
cluster.
Press the button, arrow 4.
If the engine braking power is insufficient on a
The last stored speed is resumed and main-
downhill slope, the set speed may be exceeded.
tained.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to
The stored speed is briefly displayed in the
maintain the set speed if engine power output is
instrument cluster.
insufficient.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is
switched off.
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Display in the instrument cluster
When the speed at which the vehicle is traveling
is stored or when a stored speed is called up,
the speed is briefly displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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Controls overview
roads, for example; otherwise, there is an
Odometer, outside
increased risk of an accident.<
temperature display, clock
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the igni-
tion lock:
1
Knob in the instrument cluster
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
2
Outside temperature and clock
3
Odometer and trip odometer
Tachometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
> To reset the trip odometer while the ignition
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature
and odometer briefly while the ignition is
switched off
Units of measure
To select the respective units of measure, miles
or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for
the outside temperature, refer to Formats and
units of measure on page 60.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 62.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to
Never force the engine speed up into the red
approx. +37 7/+36, a signal sounds and a
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures
above +37 7/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded
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Coolant temperature
Reserve
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 117.
Engine oil temperature*
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve
zone, the indicator lamp lights up briefly and the
cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel
is displayed. The indicator lamp stays on per-
manently when the remaining range is less than
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
ensured and damage can occur.<
approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/
1506.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warn-
Computer
ing lamp comes on in the instrument cluster.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Fuel gauge
Calling up information
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gallons/
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 104.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
The following items of information are dis-
played in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> No information
To set the corresponding units of measure,
refer to Formats and units of measure on
page 60.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
It is important that you refuel as soon as
possible once your cruising range falls
below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine func-
tions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2 seconds.
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Settings and information
Operating principle
Certain settings and information can only be
9
Viewing service requirement display
61
made or called up when the ignition is switched
10 Setting formats and units of measure,
on. A number of settings cannot be made while
resetting to factory settings
60
driving.
11 Adjusting settings
1
Button for:
> Confirmation signals when locking and
> Selecting display
unlocking the vehicle
20
> Setting values
> Response during unlocking
2
Button for:
procedure
19
> Confirming selected display or set val-
> Automatic locking
22
ues
> Pathway lighting
74
> Calling up computer information
57
> Daytime running lights
75
3
When the lights are on: instrument lighting
> Triple turn signal activation
52
brightness
78
> Seat and mirror memory*
40
4
Calling up Check Control
62
5
Checking oil level
115
Exiting displays
6
Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
66
The outside temperature reading and the time
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
68
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
7
Setting the time
62
required, complete the current setting first.
8
Setting the date
62
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Formats and units of measure
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the formats and units of measure
You can set formats and units of measure.
to the default settings.
For operating principle refer to page 59.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47.
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
bol appears in the display accompanied by
lever up or down repeatedly until the sym-
the word "SET".
bol appears in the display accompanied by
the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to select "RESET".
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to select desired format or
desired unit of measure, e.g. for fuel con-
sumption.
4. Press button 2 until
is displayed.
The settings are reset.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
> Fuel consumption: mpg, km/l,
l/100km
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h format
> Date: day.month dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
5. Press button 2.
6. Use button 1 to make the setting.
7. Press button 2.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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For certain maintenance operations, you can
Service requirements
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the instrument cluster.
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47.
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
The extent of service work required can
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
be read out from the remote control by
nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
your BMW Service Advisor.<
3. Press button 2.
4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
Possible displays
1
Button for selecting functions
5
Front brake pads
2
Service requirements
6
Rear brake pads
3
Engine oil
7
Brake fluid
4
Roadworthiness test*
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The sequence of displayed service items may
vary. The data for the next service appointment
is shown first.
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
Clock
nied by the date and the word "SET".
Setting the time
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
In the instrument cluster
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Formats and
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
units of measure on page 60.
6. Press button 2.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
The system stores the new date.
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the time and the word "SET".
Check Control
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
The concept
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes-
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
sage includes indicator or warning lamps in the
7. Press button 2.
instrument cluster and, in some circumstances,
The system accepts the new time.
an acoustic signal.
Date
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page 60.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a
variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
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Displaying stored Check Control
messages
indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages
can be viewed again later, refer to page 63.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
What to do in case of a malfunction
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-
nied by the words "CHECK".
function and tips on how to respond are listed
2. Press button 2.
starting on page 134.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check
Control messages. If a Check Control mes-
Hiding Check Control messages
sage has been stored, the corresponding
lamp comes on.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem-
perature and the time.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
> Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until
the malfunction has been rectified. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this, they are displayed
again automatically.
> Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
> If you are driving parallel to a wall
Park Distance Control PDC*
The concept
Malfunction
The indicator lamp in the instrument
The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight
cluster comes on. PDC is malfunc-
parking spaces. Acoustic signals warn you of
tioning. Have the system checked.
the presence of an object behind your vehicle.
Four ultrasonic sensors in the bumper measure
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean
the distance.
and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that
they will continue to operate effectively. When
An acoustic warning does not sound until an
using a high-pressure cleaner, do not spray the
object is closer than approx. 2 ft/60 cm to the
sensors for extended periods of time and only
corner sensors, or closer than approx. 5 ft/
from a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.
1.50 m to the center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
System limitations
objects when they are approached
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.
estimating the distance between the
Avoid approaching an object at high speed; oth-
vehicle and any obstructions always remains
erwise, physical circumstances may lead to the
with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-
system warning being issued too late.<
vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can
no longer be detected. The system is also sub-
Switching on automatically
ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms
With the engine running or the ignition switched
of ultrasonic measurement, such as those
on, the system is activated after approx. 1 sec-
encountered with trailer towbars and hitches,
ond when you engage reverse gear or move the
thin or wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects
automatic transmission selector lever to
that have already been displayed, e.g. curbs,
position R. Wait this short period before driving.
can disappear again from the detection area of
the sensors before or after a continuous tone
Switching off automatically
sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges,
After approx. 55 yd/50 m of driving or above
cannot be detected. Loud sound sources out-
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches
side or inside the car can drown out the PDC
off and the LED goes out.
signal. Therefore, always drive cautiously; oth-
erwise, there is a risk of personal injury or prop-
Signal tones
erty damage.<
When nearing an object, its position is indicated
correspondingly by an interval tone. As the dis-
tance between vehicle and object decreases,
Driving stability control
the intervals between the tones become
systems
shorter. If the distance to the nearest object
falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a contin-
Your BMW has a number of systems that help
uous tone sounds.
to maintain the vehicle's stability even in
adverse driving conditions.
An interval tone is interrupted after approx.
3 seconds:
> If you stop in front of an object that has been
detected by only one of the corner sensors
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Antilock Brake System ABS
Deactivating DSC
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking. Safe steering response is maintained
even during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.
The ABS is operational every time you start the
engine. Braking safely, refer to page 98.
Electronic brake-force distribution
EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster
light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
DSC have been simultaneously deactivated.
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions
automatically produces the maximum braking
are no longer executed.
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
In the same way as with a differential interlock*,
est possible braking distance during full brak-
even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are
ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-
still performed on the rear axle to enhance drive
vided by ABS.
output if the drive wheels experience a signifi-
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the
cant loss of traction.
duration of the full braking application.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing
Activating DSC
traction when you pull away from rest or accel-
Press the button again; the indicator lamps for
erate. The system also recognizes unstable
DSC in the instrument cluster go out.
driving conditions, for example if the rear of the
car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting
For better control
at an angle past the front wheels. In these
If the indicator lamp flashes:
cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe
DSC is regulating the drive and braking
course within physical limits by reducing engine
forces.
output and through braking actions at the indi-
If the indicator lamps are on:
vidual wheels.
DSC is deactivated.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving
style always remains the responsibility of the
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional
DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out-
safety margin again by taking risks, as this could
put is optimized for particular road conditions,
result in an accident.<
e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys-
tem assures the maximal drive output, but with
reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces-
sary to drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
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> When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
assistant will no longer hold the car in place
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered
after approx. 2 seconds and the car will start to
roads
roll backwards.<
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
> When driving with snow chains
The concept
Activating DTC
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a
tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the
individual tires while moving.
In the event of pressure loss, the rolling circum-
ference changes and, thus, the rotating speed
of the affected wheel. This change is detected
and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat
Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in
tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-
the instrument cluster come on.
rect tire inflation pressure.
The system must be reinitialized each
For better control
time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-
If the indicator lamp flashes:
rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.<
DTC is regulating the drive and braking
forces.
System limitations
If the indicator lamps are on:
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn
DTC has been activated.
the driver of sudden, severe tire damage
caused by external factors, nor can it identify
the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably
Deactivating DTC
occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of
Press the button again; the DTC indicator
time.<
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
Drive-off assistant
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
to use the parking brake for this.
> Snow chains are attached
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
Initializing the system
2. Release the brake and drive off without
The initialization is completed during driv-
delay.
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
place for approx. 2 seconds after the
tinued automatically.
brake is released. Drive off without delay after
Do not initialize the system while snow chains
releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off
are attached.<
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1.
Start the engine immediately before pulling
ing. A severe accident could result if you
away, but do not drive off yet.
continue driving after a tire puncture.<
2.
At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor-
rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system
must then be initialized.<
3.
In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the distance
for which you can continue driving on the
basis of the following guidelines:
2.
Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the corre-
> With a light load:
sponding symbol appears in the display
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
accompanied by the word "RESET".
approx. 155 miles/250 km
3.
Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
> With a medium load:
Flat Tire Monitor.
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons
without luggage:
4.
Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
approx. 90 miles/150 km
the reading shown below is displayed:
> With a full load:
4 persons, cargo area full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise,
there is a risk of an accident. In the event of
pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This
includes reduced tracking stability in braking,
extended braking distance and altered natural
steering characteristics.
5.
Start driving.
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during
Initialization is completed while the car is on
the journey, this may be an indication that the
the move, without any feedback.
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your
speed and pull over as soon as possible at a
Indication of a flat tire
suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do
and red. In addition, a signal sounds.
not continue driving. Instead, contact your
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
BMW center.<
of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
The concept
If the car is not equipped with run-flat
RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the
tires, refer to page 112, the standard
four mounted tires during a trip. The system
equipment by design, do not continue driv-
notifies you if there is a significant loss of pres-
sure in one or more tires.
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Functional requirement
3.
Press button 2 to confirm your choice of the
Tire Pressure Monitor. The following dis-
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat
play appears:
tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla-
tion pressures are correct.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Oth-
erwise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud-
den severe tire damage caused by out-
4.
Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds, until
side influences.<
the reading shown below is displayed:
The system does not work correctly if it has not
been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-
cated even though the tire inflation pressures
are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as
a compact spare wheel, has been mounted, or if
TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other
systems or devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
5.
Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
Resetting the system
pressures in the tires are accepted as the
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
target values to be monitored. The system
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
reset is completed during your drive, and
changed, reset the system.<
can be interrupted at any time. When the
For operating principle refer to page 59.
trip is resumed, the reset is continued auto-
matically. The indicator lamp goes out after
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
the system reset is completed.
2. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the corre-
Message for low tire inflation pressure
sponding symbol appears in the display
The warning lamps come on in yellow
accompanied by the word "RESET".
and red. In addition, a signal sounds.
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
of tire pressure.
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
If the car is not equipped with run-flat
tires, refer to page 112, the standard
equipment by design, do not continue driv-
ing. Otherwise, a severe accident could
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result after a tire puncture if you continue
Declaration according to NHTSA/
driving.<
FMVSS 138
2. In the event of complete pressure loss,
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold
distance for continued driving on the basis
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
of the following guidelines:
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If
> With a light load:
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
approx. 155 miles/250 km
tion pressure label, you should determine the
> With a medium load:
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As
2 persons, cargo area full, or 4 persons
an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
without luggage:
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys-
approx. 95 miles/150 km
tem, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire pressure
> With a full load:
telltale when one or more of your tires are signif-
4 persons, cargo area full:
icantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the
approx. 30 miles/50 km
low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This
on a significantly underinflated tire causes the
includes reduced tracking stability in braking,
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
extended braking distance and altered natural
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
steering characteristics.
tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han-
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the
the journey, this may be an indication that the
TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
speed and pull over as soon as possible at a
maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin-
suitable location. Otherwise, parts of the tire
flation has not reached the level at which the
could come loose, resulting in an accident. Do
TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.
not continue driving. Instead, contact your
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
BMW center.<
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
Malfunction
for approximately one minute and then remain
The small warning lamp flashes in
continuously lit. This sequence will continue
yellow and then lights up continu-
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as
ously; the large warning lamp comes
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
on in yellow.No punctures can be
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
detected.
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
This type of message is shown in the following
variety of reasons, including the installation of
situations:
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
> If there is a malfunction
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
Have the system checked
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
been mounted
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
other systems or devices using the same
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
radio frequency
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Active steering*
Servotronic*
The concept
The concept
Active steering varies the turning angle of the
The Servotronic varies the steering force
front wheels in relation to steering wheel move-
required to turn the wheels relative to the vehi-
ments. It also varies the steering force required
cle speed.
to turn the wheels depending on the speed at
At low speeds, the steering force is strongly
which you are driving.
assisted, i.e. less force is needed for steering.
As the vehicle speed increases, the steering
When you are driving in the low road speed
assisting power is reduced.
range, e.g. in a town or when parking, the steer-
ing angle is increased, i.e. steering becomes
This system functions automatically.
very direct and less effort is required to turn the
wheels. In the higher speed range, on the other
Malfunctions
hand, the steering angle is reduced as the
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control,
speed increases. This improves the handling of
refer to page 62.
your BMW over the entire speed range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar-
geted corrections to the steering angle pro-
Brake Force Display*
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle
before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing
intervention is simultaneously deactivated
when DSC is switched off, refer to page 65.
Malfunction
The warning lamps come on. Active
steering is malfunctioning or is tem-
porarily deactivated. At low speeds,
greater steering wheel movements
are required, whereas at higher speeds the
On the left: normal braking.
vehicle reacts more sensitively to steering
On the right: sharp braking.
wheel movements. The stability-enhancing
feature may also be deactivated. Drive cau-
tiously and think well ahead.
Deactivation
Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini-
tialization. A message indicates that the feature
is deactivated. Initialization may take several
minutes.
If the message does not disappear during the
current trip, have the system checked.
Defect
If there is a defect, a corresponding message
appears. Have the system checked.
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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
marked covers:
not modify the individual components of the
system or its wiring in any way. This includes
1
Front airbags
the upholstered covers on the steering wheel,
2
Coupe: head airbags
instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well
3
Side airbags in the seat backrests
as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to
4
Convertible: knee airbags
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
Protective action
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
Observe the adjustment instructions on
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or
page 35 to ensure the best possible per-
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
sonal protection.<
the testing, repair, removal and disposal of air-
The front airbags help protect the driver and
bag generators executed only by a BMW center
front passenger by responding to frontal
or a workshop that works according to repair
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
procedures of BMW with correspondingly
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the
trained personnel and that has the required
head and side airbags help provide protection in
explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-
work on the system could lead to failure in an
bag supports the side upper body area. The
emergency or to undesired airbag activation,
head air bag supports the head.
either of which could result in personal injury.<
The airbags have been designed to not be trig-
Warning notices and information about the air-
gered in every collision situation, e.g. not in
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
Automatic deactivation of the front
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
passenger airbags
modify them in any other way.
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-
Keep the dashboard and window on the front
senger seat cushion determines whether and
passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-
adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach
bags for the front passenger are activated or
holders such as for navigation instruments and
deactivated by the system accordingly.
mobile phones.
The indicator lamp above the interior
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
rearview mirror shows the current status
objects not specifically approved for seats with
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not
activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets
bags below.<
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
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Before transporting a child on the front
cle production. After mounting a child seat,
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
ensure that the indicator lamp for the front
tions and handling instructions under Trans-
passenger airbag is lit. It indicates that the
porting children safely, refer to page 44.
child seat has been detected and that the
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in cer-
> The indicator lamp does not come on when,
tain positions; the indicator lamp for the front
for example, a person of sufficient size and
passenger airbags comes on. In such cases, the
in a correct sitting position is detected on
passenger should change his or her sitting
the seat.
position so that the front passenger airbags are
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the
senger are activated.
desired airbag status cannot be achieved by
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
changing the sitting position, transport the rele-
seat is empty.
vant passenger on a rear seat. Do not attach
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or
senger are not activated.
other items to the front passenger seat unless
they are specifically recommended by BMW.
Operational readiness of airbag system
Do not place any items under the seat which
could press against the seat from below. Other-
wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is
not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
As of radio readiness, refer to page 47, the
warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that
the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners
are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags shows the functional status of the front
> Warning lamp does not light up at radio
passenger front and side airbags in accordance
readiness or beyond.
with whether and how the front passenger seat
> Warning lamp remains permanently on.
is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
the front passenger airbags are activated or
have it checked without delay; otherwise,
deactivated.
there is the risk that the system will not function
> The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci-
a specially designated child restraint sys-
dent occurs.<
tem is detected, as intended, on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Convertible: rollover
Most child seats are detected by the
protection system
system, especially child seats
The rollover protection system is activated
required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi-
automatically in the event of an accident, a crit-
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