BMW 3.0si Roadster & Coupe (2006 year). Instruction - part 3

Driving

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Cleaning windshield

The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
The windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated

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when the engine is running or the

ignition is on.

Cleaning headlamps*

When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from sources of

flame and store it only in its original container.
Store it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.

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Washer fluid reservoir

Fill with water and, if required, with antifreeze
according to its manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.

Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure

the correct concentration is maintained.

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Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.

Cruise control*

The concept

Cruise control is available at speeds of at least
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. The car stores and
maintains the speed that you specify with the
lever on the steering column.

Do not use cruise control if conditions are
unfavorable for driving at a constant

speed, e.g. due to winding roads, dense traffic,
or poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice,
loose surface, etc. Otherwise, you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.

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One lever for all functions

1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-

ing

2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-

ating

3 To recall the stored speed
4 Deactivating cruise control

To maintain current speed

Tap the lever, arrow

1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.

The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained.
If, on downhill grades, the engine braking effect
is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be
exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if
the engine output is insufficient.

To increase speed

Tap the lever repeatedly, arrow

1, until the

desired speed is reached.
Every time you tap the lever, the speed
increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.

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To accelerate using the lever

Press the lever, arrow

1, until the desired speed

is reached.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
the accelerator pedal. The system stores and
maintains the speed.

To decrease speed

Pull the lever repeatedly, arrow

2, until the

desired speed is reached.
Functions are the same as with increasing
speed or accelerating, except the speed is
decreased.

Deactivating cruise control

Tap the lever upwards or downwards, arrow

4.

In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
vated:

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When you brake the vehicle

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When you engage the clutch or shift to idle
in cars with manual transmission

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When you select the automatic transmis-
sion's neutral position N

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When you drive faster or slower than the set
speed for a longer period of time, e.g. by
pressing the accelerator pedal

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When the DSC comes on

You can recall the speed last stored.

To recall the stored speed

Briefly press the button, arrow

3. The speed last

stored is achieved again and maintained.
The stored speed is deleted as soon as the igni-
tion is switched off.

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Everything under control

Odometer

1 Odometer
2 Trip odometer
3 Resetting trip odometer
4 Outside temperature or computer dis-

plays

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Trip odometer

Resetting trip odometer:
While the ignition is switched on, press button

3

in the instrument cluster until the trip odometer
is set to zero.

Outside temperature display, clock*

Setting the clock, refer to page

48

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Outside temperature warning

If the outside temperature drops to approx.
37

7/+36, the computer automatically

switches to the outside temperature display.
A signal also sounds and the display flashes for
a short time. There is an increased risk of black
ice.

After an outside temperature warning has
been issued, the computer switches back

to its previous screen. You can have this acti-
vated/deactivated.

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Black ice can also form at temperatures
above 37

7/+36. You should therefore

drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for
example, otherwise there is an increased risk of
an accident.

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When the vehicle is parked

If you still want to view the time and odometer
reading briefly after the ignition has been
switched off or the key has been removed:
Press button

3 in the instrument cluster.

Tachometer

Never allow the engine to operate with the nee-
dle in the red overspeed sector of the gauge.
To protect the engine, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted when speed reaches this sector.

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14.5 US gallons/
55 liters. You can find information on refueling
on page

78

.

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.

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Reserve

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve
zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters, indicator
lamp

1 lights up continuously.

Do not drive until the fuel tank is empty
and refill it well in advance. Otherwise the

engine may not operate properly and damage
could result.

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When you switch on the ignition, the indicator
lamp comes on briefly to indicate an operational
check.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Blue

The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.

Between the blue and red zones

Normal operating range. The needle may rise as
far as the edge of the red sector during normal
operation.

Red

When you switch on the ignition, warning
lamp

1 comes on briefly to indicate an opera-

tional check.
Comes on while driving:
The engine has overheated. Stop and switch
the engine off immediately and allow it to cool
down.
For checking the coolant level, refer to page

89

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Service interval display

The remaining driving distance in miles/km until
the next scheduled service is displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The words OILSERVICE or INSPECTION indi-
cate the type of service due next. The computer
bases its calculations of the remaining driving
distance on the preceding driving style.
A flashing message and a minus sign in front of
the number mean that the service interval has
already been exceeded by the number of miles/
kilometers shown on the display. Please sched-
ule an appointment with your BMW Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.

The extent of service work required can
be read out from the remote control by

your BMW Service Advisor.

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Clock

If you wish to have a permanent time display,
you can have it appear in the car radio display,
refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
You can set the time and the time display in the
car radio as follows.

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Setting the clock

1.

Press button

2 for several seconds until the

hours are displayed and the colon flashes.

2.

Press button

1 repeatedly until the required

hour is set.

3.

Press button

2 to switch to the minutes dis-

play.

4.

Press button

1 repeatedly until the required

minutes are set.

5.

Press button

2 to confirm the time.

The set time of day is transferred to the car
radio display or appears in the instrument clus-
ter display.

Computer*

To view the information on the instrument clus-
ter display, press the onboard computer button
BC in the turn signal lever.
Each time you tap the onboard computer but-
ton, the following information is shown in the
specified order:

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Time

>

Outside temperature

>

Average fuel consumption

>

Cruising range

>

Average speed

With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, the
respective last active setting is displayed.

If you wish, you can have all the following
information displayed in another unit of

measure.

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Setting the time format

You can have the clock displayed in 12h or 24h
mode:
While the time display is active, press the
onboard computer button BC in the turn signal
lever until the display changes.

Changing unit of measure: °F/°C

While the outside temperature display is active,
press the onboard computer button BC in the
turn signal lever until the display changes.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time for which the engine has been running.
To reset the average fuel consumption display:
Press the onboard computer button BC in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Cruising range

The computer bases its calculations of the
cruising range on the preceding driving style
and on the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

Be sure to refuel as soon as possible once
your cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.

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Average speed

The average speed is calculated for the time for
which the engine has been running.
To reset the average speed display:
Press the onboard computer button BC in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Driving stability control

systems

Your BMW is equipped with a series of systems
that help maintain driving stability even in
adverse driving situations.

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS keeps the wheels from locking during
braking. Steering stability is maintained even
during full brake applications. In this way, active
safety is enhanced.
ABS is operational each time the engine is
started. Braking safely, refer to page

71

.

Electronic brake-force distribution

The system controls brake-force application at
the rear wheels in order to obtain increased sta-
bility in the vehicle's braking response.

Dynamic Brake Control DBC

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-
est possible braking distance during full brak-
ing. At the same time, the benefits of the ABS
are also exploited.
As long as you want full braking to continue, do
not reduce pressure on the brake.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC

DSC prevents slip at the drive wheels while
starting off and accelerating the vehicle. DSC
also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions,
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In these
cases, and subject to physical limits, DSC helps
to keep the vehicle on a steady course by
reducing engine speed and by applying brakes
at individual wheels.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed
even with DSC. It will always be the

driver's responsibility to drive in a manner that
matches road conditions. Therefore, do not

limit the additional safety margin by practicing
risky driving.

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Deactivating DSC

Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-
cator lamp for DSC lights up in the instrument
cluster. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
DSC have been deactivated simultaneously. No
more interventions to increase stability and for-
ward momentum are carried out.
To enhance vehicle stability, reactivate DSC as
soon as possible.

Activating DSC

Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.

Checking

The indicator lamp flashes:
DSC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.

The indicator lamp is lit:
DSC has been deactivated completely.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC

DTC is a variant of the DSC in which forward
momentum is optimized for special road condi-
tions, e.g. snow-covered roads that have not
yet been cleared. The system ensures maxi-
mum forward momentum, but driving stability is
limited. Therefore, drive carefully in accordance
with conditions.

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In the following exceptional circumstances, it
may be effective to activate the DTC for a short
period:

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When driving on snow-covered grades, in
slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads

>

When rocking the vehicle or starting off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces

>

When driving with snow chains

Activating DTC

Press the button briefly; the DTC indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.

Checking

Deactivating DTC

Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.

Malfunction in the driving stability
control systems

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Drive cautiously, think well ahead and
avoid full brake applications, otherwise

unstable driving conditions could result.

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The vehicle remains operational. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.

Drive cautiously and think well ahead,
otherwise unstable driving conditions

could result.

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Drive-off assistant

The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
to use the handbrake for this.

1.

Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.

2.

Release the brake and drive off without
delay.

The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the

brake is released. Depending on vehicle load,
the car may roll backwards a little during this
time span. Drive off without delay after releas-
ing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant
will no longer hold the car in place after approx.
2 seconds and the car will start to roll back-
wards.

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The indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.

The indicator lamp is lit:
DTC has been activated.

The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up in red, together with the yel-
low indicator lamps for ABS and DSC:
The driving stability control systems
have failed.

Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.

The DSC warning lamp lights up
together with the yellow warning lamp
for the brake system:
DSC, including DTC and DBC, are
malfunctioning.

Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.

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Malfunction

The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up in yellow. The drive-off assis-
tant has failed. The car will not be held

in place after the brake is released. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The concept

The Flat Tire Monitor monitors tire pressures
while the car is being driven. The system
reports any significant loss of pressure in one
tire in relation to another.
In the event of tire pressure loss, the rolling
radius of the tire changes, thereby affecting the
rotational speed of the wheels. This change is
detected, and a flat tire warning is issued to the
driver.

System requirements

To ensure a reliable flat tire warning, the system
must be initialized with the correct tire inflation
pressures.

The system must be reinitialized each
time a tire inflation pressure has been cor-

rected or a wheel or tire has been changed.

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System limitations

The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn
the driver of sudden, severe tire damage

caused by external factors, nor can it identify
the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably
occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of
time.

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The system could issue a false warning or func-
tion in a delayed manner in the following situa-
tions:

>

System was not initialized

>

Driving on a snow-covered or slippery road
surface

>

Performance-oriented driving: slip at the
drive wheels, high levels of lateral accelera-
tion

>

Driving with snow chains attached

Initializing the system

The initialization is completed while you
are driving, and can be interrupted at any

time. Initialization is continued automatically
when you continue driving.
When driving with snow chains, do not initialize
the system.

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1.

Start the engine immediately before pulling
away, but do not drive off yet.

2.

Press the button until the yellow indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up for a
few seconds.

3.

Drive off.
Initialization is completed during the drive,
without any feedback issued.

Flat tire warning

The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up in red. A signal also
sounds. There is a flat tire or a signifi-

cant loss of tire pressure.

1.

Cautiously reduce speed to 50 mph/
80 km/h or lower. Avoid strong braking and
steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a maxi-
mum speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If the car is not equipped with Run-
Flat Tires, refer to page

84

, the stan-

dard equipment by design, do not continue
driving. Otherwise a severe accident could
result after a tire puncture.

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2.

At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.

If the inflation pressure is correct in all
four tires, it is possible that the Flat

Tire Monitor was not initialized. In this case,
initialize the system.

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3.

In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kilopascal, you can estimate the
possible distance for continued driving on
the basis of the following guidelines:

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With a light load:
1 person without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km

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With a medium load:
1 person, cargo bay full,
or
2 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km

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With a full load:
2 persons, cargo bay full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h. Driving characteris-

tics change if there is a loss of tire pressure.
This includes reduced tracking stability in brak-
ing, extended braking distance and altered nat-
ural steering characteristics.
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during
the journey, this may be an indication that the
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce your
speed and pull over to the side of the road at the
earliest opportunity. Otherwise, parts of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving. Contact a BMW Center.

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Electric Power Steering EPS

The concept

The electric power steering is a direct, sporting
steering system. A special combination of elec-
tric motor and transmission helps you steer
more easily. As your speed increases, steering
power assistance is reduced.

Malfunction

The indicator lamp stays lit:
The system is malfunctioning or defec-
tive.

Steering remains operational.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Brake Force Display

The brake lamps light up in two stages,
depending on how sharply you apply the
brakes.

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Normal braking:
The brake lamps and the center brake lamp
light up.

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Sharp braking:
A larger portion of the brake lamps lights up.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Side airbags
3 Knee airbags

Protective action

Comply with the instructions on page

30

,

or the occupants' personal safety will be

diminished.

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The front airbags help protect the driver and
passenger in the event of a frontal impact in
which safety belts alone cannot provide suffi-
cient protection. When needed, the side airbags

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help provide protection in the event of side
impact. The relevant side airbag supports the
side upper body area. The respective knee air-
bag protects the legs from hitting the cockpit.
The airbags will purposely not be activated by
every collision, e.g. not by more minor acci-
dents, or rear-end collisions.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or

modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to
dismantle the airbag retention system. Do not
modify the individual components of the sys-
tem or its wiring in any way. This includes the
padding in the steering wheel, the dashboard
and the doors.
Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the
steering wheel. Do not touch the individual
components immediately after the system has
been triggered, because there is a danger of
burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a BMW Cen-
ter or a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel and has the required explosives
licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emer-
gency or undesired airbag activation, either of
which could result in personal injury.

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Warning notices and information about the air-
bags can also be found on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of the

passenger airbags

An analysis of the impression in the passenger
seat cushion determines whether and how the
seat is occupied. The front and side airbags for
the passenger are activated or deactivated by
the system accordingly.

The indicator lamp in the center console
shows the current status of the passen-

ger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Status of passenger airbags below.

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Before transporting a child on the pas-
senger seat, observe the safety and han-

dling instructions under Transporting children
safely, refer to page

35

.

Adolescents and adults sitting in certain posi-
tions could inadvertently deactivate the front
and side airbags on the passenger side; the
indicator lamp for the passenger airbags comes
on. In such cases, the passenger should change
his or her sitting position so that the passenger
airbags are activated and the indicator lamp
goes out. If the passenger airbags cannot be
restored to the desired status despite the pas-
senger changing his or her seat position, use
the key switch to activate or deactivate the pas-
senger airbags, refer to page

35

. Do not attach

seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or
other items to the passenger seat unless they
are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not
place any items under the seat which could
press against the seat from below. Otherwise a
correct analysis of the seat cushion is not
ensured.

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Status of passenger airbags

The center console contains one of the indica-
tor lamps for the passenger airbags shown in
the illustration.
The indicator lamp for the passenger airbags
shows the functional status of the passenger's
front and side airbags in accordance with
whether and how the passenger seat is occu-
pied. The indicator lamp shows whether the
passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.

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The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in an appropriate child-
restraint system is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the passen-
ger are not activated.

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The indicator lamp does not come on as
long as a person of sufficient size and in a
correct sitting position is detected on the
seat. The front and side airbags for the pas-
senger are activated.

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The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. However, the front and side
airbags for the passenger are not activated.

Operational readiness of the airbag
system

With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, the
warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that
the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners
are operational.

Airbag system malfunction

>

Warning lamp does not come on with the
ignition key in position 1 or higher

>

Warning lamp remains permanently on

In the event of a malfunction, have the air-
bag system checked immediately. Other-

wise, there is a risk that the system may not
respond in the expected manner to an impact
within its normal response range.

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Lamps

Parking lamps/Low beams

0 Lamps off and daytime running light

*

1 Parking lamps and daytime running light

*

2 Low beams
3 Automatic headlamp control

*

and daytime

running light

*

Parking lamps

In switch position

1, the front, rear and side

vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the
parking lamps to signal the position of the vehi-
cle when it is parked. For the additional option
of roadside parking lamps on one side of the
vehicle only, refer to page

56

.

The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for

unduly long periods of time, otherwise the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine.

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Low beams

The low beams light up when the light switch is
in position

2 and the ignition is on.

When you switch off the ignition with the low
beam headlamps on, only the parking lamps will
remain on.

Defective bulb

The indicator lamp lights up:
At least one bulb of the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting has failed.

For replacing bulbs refer to page

93

.

Automatic headlamp control*

When the switch is in position

3, the low beams

are switched on and off automatically depend-
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,
in twilight, or if there is precipitation.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead
lights, there may be a delay before the head-
lamps come on.
The headlamps may also come on when the
sun is sitting low on a blue sky.

The low beams remain switched on inde-
pendent of the ambient lighting condi-

tions when you switch on the fog lamps

*

.

When daytime running light is activated, refer to
page

55

, the low-beam headlamps are always

switched on when the switch is in position

3 and

the ignition is on.

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If desired, the light switch can remain in
position

3. The exterior lamps are automatically

switched off after the vehicle is parked.

The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal

judgment in determining when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should always switch on the
lamps manually under these conditions.

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You can have the sensitivity of your vehi-
cle's automatic headlamp control

adjusted.

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Daytime running light*

If desired, the light switch can remain in the
automatic headlamp control position. The exte-
rior lamps are automatically switched off after
the vehicle is parked.
In the Parking lamps position, the parking lamps
come on after the ignition is switched off.
If necessary, switch on the parking lamps as
described in the section about parking lamps.

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You can have daytime running light acti-
vated/deactivated on your vehicle.

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Pathway lighting

If you activate the headlamp flasher after park-
ing the car, with the lights switched off, the low
beams come on and remain on for a certain
time.

You can have this function activated/
deactivated as well as the duration of the

pathway lighting set.

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LIGHTS ON warning

Whenever you open the driver's door after hav-
ing turned the key to position 0, you will hear an
acoustic signal for a few seconds to remind you
that the lamps have not been switched off.

High beams/Roadside

parking lamps

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps

*

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

When parking the vehicle, you have the option
to switch on the lamps only on the side facing
the road.
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down, arrow

3, until it engages.

The roadside parking lamps discharge
the battery. Therefore, do not leave them

on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise
the battery might not have enough power to
start the engine.

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Fog lamps*

Press the button to switch them on/off.
The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps
must be switched on. A green indicator lamp
comes on in the instrument cluster to indicate
that the front fog lamps are on.

If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-

matically when you switch on the fog lamps.

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Instrument lighting

Turn the rotary dial to adjust brightness.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps operate automatically.

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Switching interior lamps on/off
manually

Press button

1 briefly.

If you want the interior lamps to remain off all
the time, press the button for approx.
3 seconds.
Press the button briefly to revert to normal
operation.

Reading lamps*

Switch each lamp on and off with the adjacent
button

2.

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Climate

Air conditioning

1 Air flow toward the windshield and side win-

dows

2 Air to the upper body area

Ventilation

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3 Air to the footwell
4 Air distribution
5 Cooling function

*

6 Recirculated-air mode
7 Temperature
8 Air flow rate
9 Rear window defroster

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Air distribution

Direct the flow of air to the windows

, to the upper body area

and to

the footwell

. Intermediate settings

are possible.

Switching cooling function on/off

When the cooling function is on, the
air is cooled, dehumidified, then
reheated depending on the tempera-
ture setting.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started.

Recirculated-air mode

If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odor or contains pollut-
ants, temporarily shut off the supply
to the interior of the car. The system

recirculates the air within the vehicle.

If the windows fog over in the recircu-
lated-air mode, you should switch it off

and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
The manually controlled recirculated-air mode
should not be used continuously for lengthy
periods, otherwise the quality of the air inside
the car will gradually deteriorate.

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Temperature

For a higher temperature, turn the
rotary switch clockwise towards red.
For a lower temperature, turn the
rotary switch counterclockwise

towards blue.

Air flow rate

Adjust the air flow rate. The higher
the rate, the more effective the heat-
ing or cooling will be.

Switching the system on/off

Set the air flow rate to 0. Blower and air condi-
tioning are switched off and the air supply is cut
off.
To switch on the heater or air conditioning, set
any desired air flow rate.

Rear window defroster

The defroster switches off automati-
cally after a certain time.

Defrosting windows and removing
condensation

1.

Air distribution

1 in position

.

2.

Set air flow rate

2 to position 4.

3.

Temperature

3 to the right, red.

4.

Switch on rear window defroster

4 to

defrost the rear window.

Ventilation

1 Knurled wheels to set any vent position

from fully open to closed

2 Slide for adjusting air flow direction

Ventilation for cooling

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool
air toward you, for instance if it has become too
hot in the car.

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and not straight at you.

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