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according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as
standard. This removes the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is
available. Your BMW Center will be glad to
advise you. Refer also to New wheels and tires,
page
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW Center.
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Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page
.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW Center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.
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Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require ini-
tialization. Individual settings may likewise have
been lost and will have to be reprogrammed:
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Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page
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Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
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Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page
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Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.
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Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency calling*
Conditions for an emergency call:
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Full preparation package mobile phone
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BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling
BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's
Manual.
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Radio readiness is on.
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The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.
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The emergency call system is operable.
If your subscription contract with BMW Assist
expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a
BMW Center without having to schedule an
appointment at a workshop. Once the car
phone has been deactivated, emergency calls
are not possible. The car phone can be reacti-
vated by a BMW Center after signing a new
contract.
Initiating an emergency call
1.
Briefly press the cover flap to open.
2.
Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the
voice connection to the BMW Assist response
center has been established, the LED flashes.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.
If the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW
Assist response center.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency
response center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The
emergency response center may still be able to
hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.
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Roadside Assistance
The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser-
vice is there to assist you around the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on week-
ends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.
First aid pouch*
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the luggage compartment in a storage
area.
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Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the luggage compartment. Press the tab
to take it out.
Jump starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries.
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Preparation
1.
Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.
Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.
Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.
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Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur at the battery.
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Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page
. The cap is
marked with +.
1.
Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
2.
Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.
3.
Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4.
Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative pole.
5.
Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.
Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.
Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.
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Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.
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Do not transport any occupants other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.
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Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath
the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage
compartment, refer to page
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.
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Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Check that the car is radio-ready and that
the electric steering wheel lock is not
engaged, otherwise the car would not be steer-
able. If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The
electric steering wheel lock cannot be disen-
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gaged and the car is not steerable. Jump start-
ing, refer to page
.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.
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Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to
page
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.
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Sequential manual gearbox SMG
With the ignition switched on, engage selector
lever position N, and then switch the ignition
back off.
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.
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The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
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Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.
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Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.
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Towing with a tow truck
323i*, 325i, 330i
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise dam-
age may result.
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325xi, 330xi
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised, otherwise the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.
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Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not
attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electric steering wheel lock cannot be dis-
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engaged and the car is not steerable. Jump
starting, refer to page
.
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Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission. Only tow-start vehi-
cles with a catalytic converter with the engine
cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to
page
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1.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with local regulations.
2.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page
3.
Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi-
ately depress the clutch completely again.
5.
Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.
Have the vehicle checked.
Vehicles with sequential manual gearbox SMG:
1.
Have the vehicle tow-started with the selec-
tor lever in position N.
2.
Select sequential mode. The correct gear is
automatically engaged.
325xi, 330xi: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page
.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps appear in indicator
area
1 and display 2. See the table for informa-
tion on causes and how to react. Note whether a
lamp comes on alone or in combination with
another. Some lamps can light up in different
colors. Corresponding distinctions are made in
the text.
1
2
Cause
What to do
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on
Fog lamps switched on
Fasten safety belts
Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page
Indication in US models
Handbrake engaged
Release the handbrake.
Indication in Canadian models
Handbrake engaged
Release the handbrake.
Risk of icy roads
Drive cautiously, refer also to page
.
Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Remaining operating range is no more
than 30 miles/50 km, refer to page
Engine refuses to start
Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, refer to page
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Switch off the ignition, refer to page
,
or close the driver's door.
Lights still switched on
Door open
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Engine compartment lid open
Luggage compartment lid open
Window washer fluid level too low
Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
refer to page
.
Lights up in red:
Service is due
Schedule a service appointment
Check service requirements, refer to
page
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detected
The engine cannot be started. Have the
remote control checked, if necessary.
Battery in remote control discharged
Use the remote control for a longer jour-
ney or, in cars with convenient access,
replace the battery.
Lights up in red:
Driver's and/or front passenger's air-
bags malfunctioning
Have the system checked immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
for rear-seat passengers malfunction-
ing
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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.
Lights up:
Emergency call system has failed or is
malfunctioning
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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2
Cause
What to do
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Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car 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 available 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:
Indicator lamp
1 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.
Indicator lamp
1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions
Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Indication in Canadian models:
Indicator lamp
1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High load on the engine 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.
Indicator lamp
1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions
Have the car checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating
Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch
off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Do not open the engine compartment
lid, otherwise there would be a risk of
injury by scalding. Contact your BMW
Center.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot
Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
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2
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What to do
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Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Handbrake engaged
Indication in Canadian models
Handbrake engaged
Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Brake-pedal travel may be considerably
longer. You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system checked
immediately.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive-off assistant has failed. The car
will not be held in place after the brake
is released.
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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.
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2
Cause
What to do
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Indication in US models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.
Indication
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in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Con-
tact your BMW Center.
Lights up in red:
Have the system in question checked
without delay.
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Starter failed or
The engine cannot be restarted.
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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:
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Control of the brake lamps failed or
>
fuel supply malfunctioning, or
>
trailer lamps malfunctioning
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, refer
also to page
Dynamic Traction Control DTC acti-
vated, refer also to page
Dynamic Stability Control DSC and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC deacti-
vated, refer also to page
Driving stability limited during accelera-
tion and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.
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Cause
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Suspension control system failed, refer
also to page
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.
xDrive has failed, refer also to page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
driving on rough tracks, full-throttle
operation and use of the transmission's
kick-down mode. Have the system
checked immediately.
xDrive and DSC have failed, refer also
to page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
driving on rough tracks, full-throttle
operation and use of the transmission's
kick-down mode. Have the system
checked immediately.
Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor, have failed, refer also to page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
situations that require full braking. Have
the system checked immediately.
Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
braking with full force, driving on rough
tracks, and depressing the accelerator
pedal to full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.
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What to do
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Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
braking with full force, driving on rough
tracks, and depressing the accelerator
pedal to full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, xDrive and the Flat Tire
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page
You can continue your journey. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
braking with full force, driving on rough
tracks, and depressing the accelerator
pedal to full throttle or kick-down posi-
tion. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.
Light up in yellow and red:
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Tire is deflated
Carefully bring the car to a stop. Comply
with the additional information starting
on page
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Flat Tire Monitor not initialized
Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated
Have the system checked.
Lights up in red:
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Transmission limp-home program
active with restricted range of
gears, possibly with reduced accel-
eration.
Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise due
caution. Have the system checked
without delay.
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
Lights up in yellow:
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
>
Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or
Overriding selector lever lock, refer to
page
>
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, move the
selector lever to position P and switch
off the engine.
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2
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What to do
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Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position 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 situa-
tion 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.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off
Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition, refer
to page
.
Lights up in red:
Electric steering wheel lock malfunc-
tioning
The engine can no longer be started. If
applicable, do not switch off the engine.
Contact your BMW Center.
Lights up in yellow:
Electric steering wheel lock jammed
Move the steering wheel before starting
the engine.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the power
windows malfunctioning
Have the system checked.
Anti-trapping mechanism of the elec-
tric glass sunroof malfunctioning
Have the system checked.
Cruise control deactivated:
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Driving stability control systems are
active or
>
handbrake is applied or
>
the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
>
engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven
Cruise control system failed
You can continue your journey. Have
the system checked.
Engine speed too low
Select a lower gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.
1
2
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What to do
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Engine speed too high
Select a higher gear if the driving situa-
tion permits you to do so.
Active cruise control deactivated:
>
Driving stability control systems are
active or
>
handbrake is applied or
>
the vehicle has not achieved a
speed of 20 mph or 30 km/h or
>
engaged gear not suitable for the
speed being driven or
Keep a safe distance.
>
radar sensor dirty
Clean the radar sensor, refer to
page
Active cruise control failed
Keep a safe distance.
Have the system checked.
Park Distance Control failed
Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed
Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp failed Have the low beams checked as soon
as possible.
High-beam headlamp failed
Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment
system failed
Have the headlamp beam throw adjust-
ment system checked.
Adaptive Head Light failed
Coolant level too low
Add coolant immediately, refer to
page
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your jour-
ney. Contact your BMW Center.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; refer to
page
for more information.
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Cause
What to do
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