BMW 3.0i Roadster & Coupe (2005 year). Instruction

Adjustments

Seats

Before adjusting your seat, always

observe the following precautions

Never try to adjust your seat while operat-
ing the vehicle. The seat could respond

with an unexpected movement, and the ensu-
ing loss of vehicle control could result in an
accident.
Never ride with the backrest inclined to an
extreme angle – this also applies to the passen-
ger seat. If you do, there is a risk that you will
slide under the safety belt in the event of an
accident, thus reducing the protection provided
by the safety belt.

In addition, observe the instructions regarding
damaged safety belts on page

Seat adjustment

1 Backward/forward

Pull lever

1 and slide the seat into the desired

position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat back-
wards or forwards slightly to ensure that the
latch engages securely

2 Height

Pull lever

2 and apply weight to or remove

weight from the seat as required

3 Backrest

Pull lever

3 and apply weight to or remove

weight from the backrest as required.

Head restraints

Head restraints reduce the risk of neck
injuries in the event of an accident. Adjust

the head restraint in such a way that its center is
at approximately ear level.

Adjusting the height

To move up: pull.

To move down: press button

1 and push

the head restraint downward.

Removal

Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.

Press button

1 and pull out the head

restraint completely.

Installation

Insert the head restraint into the guides.

Seat adjustment: M Sports seat*

You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh sup-
port.

1 Tilt upward

Pull the lever repeatedly until the desired tilt has
been reached.

2 Tilt downward

Push the lever repeatedly until the desired tilt
has been reached.

3 Thigh support

Pull the lever and adjust the position of the
cushion for thigh support as desired.

Power seat adjustment*

1 Tilt angle
2 Backward/forward adjustment
3 Height
4 Backrest angle
The head restraints are adjusted manually.
Refer to page

With the M Sports seat, you can also adjust the
thigh support manually, refer to the preceding
section.

Read and comply with the adjustment
instructions on page

. Failure to do so

can result in diminished personal safety.

Seat memory*

You can store and recall three different driver's
seat positions.

To store

Ignition key in position 1 or higher

Adjust seat to desired position

Press the

EMORY

button: the indicator

lamp in the button lights up

Press memory button

1, 2 or 3: the indicator

lamp goes out.

To select a stored setting

Do not select a memory position while the
vehicle is moving. If you do, there is a risk

of accident from an unexpected movement of
the seat.

Convenience function

Unlock and open the driver's door or turn
the ignition key to position 1

Press memory button

1, 2 or 3 briefly.

Movement stops immediately when one of
the seat adjustment or memory buttons is
operated during the adjustment process.

You can have this feature programmed so
that when you use the remote control

from your personalized key to unlock your door,
your seat will move into your own preferred
position.

Adjustments

Safety function

Close the driver's door and turn the ignition
key to position 0 or 2

Press and hold the desired memory button
1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is
completed.

If you press the

EMORY

button accidentally:

Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes
out.

Before activating the programmed
adjustment feature, ensure that the space

behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-
structed. If you fail to do so, objects behind the
seat could be damaged, should the seat move
backward.

Seat heating*

The seat cushion and backrest can be heated
with the ignition key in position 2.
You can call up different heating modes by
repeatedly pressing the buttons.
The seat heating can also be switched off from
the higher heating modes:
Press the button and hold it slightly longer.

Safety belts

Comply with the instructions on page

or the occupants' personal safety will be

diminished.

Make sure every occupant fastens his or her
safety belt. As supplemental restraint devices,
the airbags are designed to enhance the effec-
tiveness of the safety belts, and not to replace
them.

To fasten

Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt
buckle.

To unlock

Press the red button in the belt buckle

Hold the belt

Guide the belt back into its reel.

The upper belt attachment point is suitable for
all body sizes, provided that the person is sitting
correctly, refer to page

Safety belt reminder

The indicator lamp flashes or lights up.
A signal also sounds. Check if the
safety belts have been properly fas-

tened.
The safety belt reminder is operational above a
speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h. The reminder
can also occur if objects are on the passenger
seat.

Damaged safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or
stretched in an accident: have the entire

belt system, including the tensioning mecha-
nisms, replaced at your BMW center. Have the
belt anchorage points inspected for damage at
the same time. Failure to observe this precau-
tion may prevent the safety belts from effec-
tively providing optimal protection when
needed.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving the vehicle. It could

respond with unexpected movement, posing a
potential accident hazard.

Swing the lever downward

Adjust the steering column's reach and
height to suit your seating position

Swing the lever back up.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

1 Adjustments
2 To switch from one mirror to the other
3 To fold the mirrors in or out

To adjust manually

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually, if
necessary: press on the edges of the lens.

To fold the mirrors in and out

The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a road
speed of approx. 6 mph / 10 km/h by pressing
button

3. This can be useful on narrow roads,

for example, or to reset the mirrors to their cor-
rect positions after they have been folded in.

Automatic heating*

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the glare from vehicles behind you
when driving at night, turn the rotary knob.
For vehicles without an alarm system:
Tilt the small lever forward.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

How the system functions

You have probably frequently wished that you
could configure individual functions of your
vehicle to reflect your own personal require-
ments. In engineering your vehicle, BMW has
incorporated a number of options for personal
adjustment that can be programmed into your
vehicle at your BMW center.
Vehicle Memory refers to vehicle-oriented set-
tings and Key Memory refers to person-ori-
ented settings. You can have up to four different
basic settings adjusted for four different per-
sons. The only requirement is that each person
uses his or her own remote control key.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual

Adjustments

user by means of a data exchange with the key,
and makes adjustments accordingly.
Colored decals were provided with the keys to
help you distinguish between the different per-
sonal remote control keys.

What the system can do

You can learn about the entire array of features
that Vehicle Memory and Key Memory offer you
at your BMW center. A few examples follow
below:
Examples for Vehicle Memory:

Various signals as acknowledgement when
locking or unlocking your vehicle: refer to
page

Windows are opened automatically, refer to
page

Reminder that the key is still in the ignition
switch after the driver's door has been
opened, refer to page

Activation/deactivation of the Follow-me-
home function: refer to page

Activation/deactivation of daytime driving
lamps: refer to page

Sets the units of measure for displaying
time, outside temperature, distance trav-
eled and fuel consumption in the instru-
ment cluster, refer to page

Examples for Key Memory:

Locking of the vehicle when you start off:
refer to page

Automatically adjusts the driver's seat to
the personal programmed settings when
the vehicle is unlocked, refer to page

You will see this symbol throughout the
Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at

appropriate places of the settings that are avail-
able to you.

Depending on how the memory functions
are configured, the vehicle may be oper-

ated differently from what is described in the
Owner's Manual. Should you decide to sell your
BMW one day, please remember to have the
memory functions returned to their original fac-
tory settings.

Transporting children safely

Children on the passenger's

seat

Deactivating/reactivating passenger
airbags

The passenger airbags must be deacti-
vated before using a rear-facing child-

restraint system on the passenger seat, refer
also to page

for explanation.

BMW also recommends that the passenger air-
bags be deactivated if a child is transported in a
front-facing child-restraint system, regardless
of the age of the child. If you transport a child in
the passenger seat, not an infant in a rear-fac-
ing seat, who is properly seated and seat-belted
at all times, the potential benefits of airbags
deploying in an accident generally outweigh the
risks of the child being injured by the force of a
deploying airbag.
Therefore, you should deactivate the passen-
ger airbags only if you find it difficult to ensure
that the child will remain properly seated and
seat-belted at all times.
Always position the passenger seat as far back
as possible and at the lowest level.
The above warning and recommendations are
compatible with regulations established by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
NHTSA, permitting the deactivation of passen-
ger airbags by means of an on-off switch for
members of certain at-risk groups.
Specifically, the at-risk groups are:

Infants in rear-facing infant seats

Persons with certain medical conditions

Children aged 12 and under in the passen-
ger seat.

NHTSA provides this information via their web-
site, www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or via their Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123
in Washington, D.C. area.

The concept

Passenger airbags can be deactivated/reacti-
vated with the vehicle ignition key. The key
switch is located on the outer passenger's side
of the instrument panel.
The passenger airbags can only be deactivated
or reactivated with the vehicle standing still,
ignition off and the passenger door open.

Deactivation

Deactivation of the passenger airbags system
deactivates the passenger front, knee and side
airbag. The airbags on the driver side remain
active.
Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key
switch to the OFF position. Note, the passenger
airbags will remain deactivated with the switch
in this position.

As soon as the reason for the deactivation
of the passenger airbags no longer exists,

you must reactivate these airbags so that they
can deploy in an accident within their normal
deployment range.

Reactivating

Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key
switch to the ON position.
All airbags in the vehicle are activated and will
be triggered under appropriate conditions.

Transporting children safely

Passenger airbags lamp

The center console contains one of the indica-
tor lamps shown in the illustration.
The system checks that the airbag system is
functioning properly when the ignition key is
turned, and the indicator lamp in the central
console lights up for several seconds.

The indicator lamp lights up continuously
when the passenger airbags are deacti-
vated

If the passenger airbags are activated, it
goes out after several seconds

The passenger airbags are deactivated
when the key switch is in the ON position

and the passenger seat is unoccupied. The
indicator lamp is not lit.

At all times, occupants should sit com-
fortably upright and be properly

restrained: infants and small children in appro-
priate child-restraint systems; larger children
and adults using the safety belts. Please note
that the word Airbag imprinted on the door trim
panel indicates the airbag's location.

Seating position for children

This is the correct way a larger child no longer
using a child-restraint system should sit wear-

ing the safety belt, when the airbag system is
activated.

Installing child-restraint

systems

Before installing any child-restraint system or
child seat, read the following:

Never install a rear-facing child-restraint
system in the passenger seat of this vehi-

cle, unless the passenger airbags have been
turned off and the indicator lamp in the center
console indicates that the passenger airbags
are deactivated. For a child, not an infant, cer-
tain precautions should be taken. Position the
passenger seat as far back as possible and at
the lowest level. This important precaution is
intended to maximize the distance between the
airbags and the child. Younger children should
be secured in an appropriate forward-facing
child-restraint system that has first been prop-
erly secured. Older children should be tightly
secured with a safety belt, sitting with their back
against the vehicle seat back. Always ensure
that all occupants, of all ages, remain properly
and securely restrained at all times.

Always follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions concerning installation and use;

otherwise the system's protective function
could be impaired. After an accident, have all
parts of the affected safety belt system
inspected and/or replaced by your BMW cen-
ter.

Commercially-available child-restraint systems
are designed to be secured with a lap belt or
with the lap belt portion of a combination lap/
shoulder belt. Improperly or inadequately
installed restraint systems can increase the risk
of injury to children. Always read and follow the
instructions that come with the system.

Child seat security

The passenger's safety belt can be locked for
mounting and securing a child-restraint sys-
tem.
A label with the appropriate instructions for this
is located in the immediate vicinity of the buckle
latch of the safety belt.

LATCH child-restraint mounting
system*

To mount the LATCH child-restraint sys-
tem, please follow the manufacturer's

operating and safety precautions.

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint system are located at the positions
indicated by the arrows.
Carefully slide the brackets through the gaps in
the upholstery at the indicated locations, see
arrows.

Driving

Ignition lock

0 Steering locked

This is the only position in which the ignition key
can be inserted or removed.
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel
slightly to the left or right until the lock engages.
If the key is not removed, an acoustic signal
sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Interlock

Vehicles with automatic transmission:
In order to turn the key back to position

0 or to

remove it, move the selector level into position
P first.

1 Steering unlocked

You will find that it is often easier to turn the
ignition key from position

0 to 1 if you move the

steering wheel slightly to help disengage the
detent.
Individual electrical equipment and accessories
are available for use.

2 Ignition switched on

All systems are operational.

3 Starting engine

Engine

Engine idle speed is controlled by the engine
computer system. Increased speeds at start-up

are normal and should decrease as the engine
warms up. If engine speed does not decrease,
service is required.
To prevent the battery from discharging, always
deactivate electrical devices that are not in use.
Switch the ignition off when the vehicle is not
being driven.

Do not leave the engine running in
enclosed spaces. Otherwise, inhaling the

hazardous exhaust gases could lead to uncon-
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color-
less, but highly toxic gas.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the
engine running. An unattended vehicle with a
running engine poses a safety hazard.
Before you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, place the engine in idle first or engage
the P position and apply the parking brake. If
you fail to do this, the vehicle could move.

Starting the engine

Do not press the accelerator pedal while start-
ing the engine.
Do not let the engine warm up in idling position.
Instead, begin to drive at moderate engine
speeds.

Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the vehi-

cle. A lockout prevents the engine from starting
if the clutch is not depressed.

Do not end the starting procedure too early, but
do not continue it for more than 20 seconds.
Release the ignition key immediately when the
engine starts.
If the engine fails to start on the first attempt,
e.g. if it is very hot or cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down.
Cold starts at very low temperatures, below
approx. +5

7/–156, and at high altitudes,

above 3,300 ft/1,000 m:

On the first attempt, engage the starter for
approx. 10 seconds

Press the accelerator pedal halfway down.

Avoid frequent starting attempts in short
succession or repeated starting attempts

during which the engine does not start. Other-
wise, uncombusted or incompletely combusted
fuel will pose a risk of the catalytic converter
overheating and being damaged.

Manual transmission

Engage the parking brake

Gearshift lever in idling position

Depress the clutch pedal.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed, the
engine cannot be started

Start the engine.

Automatic transmission

Depress footbrake

Place selector lever in position P or N

Start the engine.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

Depress footbrake

Move selector lever to neutral position N

Start the engine.

If the engine does not start, re-engage the
position last selected, refer to the display

in the instrument cluster, and then engage posi-
tion N again.

Switching off the engine

Do not remove the ignition key while the
vehicle is still moving. If you did so, the

steering lock would engage when the steering
wheel is turned.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key and engage the steering lock.
Apply the parking brake when parking on steep
gradients, as the vehicle could otherwise start
to roll.

You can have an acoustic signal set as a
reminder that the ignition key is still in the

ignition switch after the driver's door has been
opened.

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1

or 0

Engage first gear or reverse gear.

Automatic transmission

Place the selector lever in position P

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Sequential manual gearbox SMG

Engage a drive position

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. An
acoustic signal sounds if the engine is
switched off while position N is engaged.

Parking brake

The parking brake is designed primarily to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling when parked. It
operates against the rear wheels.

The indicator lamp lights up. As the
vehicle drives off, an acoustic signal
also sounds. The parking brake has

been applied.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

To engage

The detent engages automatically and the indi-
cator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on
when the ignition key is in position 2.

Driving

To release

Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button
and lower the lever.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it should
be necessary to engage the parking brake

while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it with
excessive pressure. Keep the release button on
the parking brake lever pressed down while
pulling up the lever.
Excessive pressure can lead to overbraking and
loss of traction, fishtailing, at the rear axle.
The brake lamps do not come on when the
parking brake is engaged.

To avoid corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing, apply the parking brake lightly from

time to time when coasting to a standstill at a
traffic signal, for example, provided that it is safe
to do so.

Manual transmission

6-gear transmission*

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,

the engine could be damaged by accidentally
engaging 3rd or 4th gear.

Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Press
the gearshift lever to the left to overcome the
resistance.
As you do this, the backup lamps will come on
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic*

In addition to operating the Steptronic as a fully
automatic transmission, you can also shift
gears manually with it, refer to page

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + —

Available indicators

P R N D SD M1 to M5
The selector lever position is displayed; in the
manual mode, the gear currently engaged is
shown.

Range selection

The selector lever can be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is running: interlock

While the vehicle is stationary and before
shifting out of P or N, depress the footbrake
in order to disengage the selector lever's
lock mechanism: shiftlock.
Hold the footbrake down until starting off.
The vehicle will otherwise start to move
when a drive position is engaged.

A detent prevents inadvertent shifting into
selector lever positions R and P. To disengage
the detent, press the button on the front of the
selector lever knob, see arrow.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
transmission locks to prevent the rear wheels
from turning.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral

Select this, for example, in car washes. The
vehicle can roll.

D Drive, automatic shift program

This position is designed for driving under all
normal operating conditions. All forward gears
are available.

Kickdown

With kickdown, you achieve maximum acceler-
ating performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-throttle
position.

M/S Manual mode and Sport program

Move the selector lever from position D to the
left into the M/S range:
The Sport program is activated. This is indi-
cated by the display SD in the instrument clus-
ter. This position is recommended for perfor-
mance-oriented driving. The Sport program is
enabled automatically when the Driving
Dynamic Control system is activated, refer to
page

Steptronic enters the manual selection mode
and executes the desired shift whenever you
tap the selector lever in the direction indicated
by + or –. M1 to M5 appear in the instrument
cluster.
The transmission will only execute upshifts and
downshifts that will result in an appropriate
combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm.
For instance, downshifts that would result in
excessive engine speed will not be executed.
The desired gear will appear briefly in the
instrument cluster, followed by the actual gear.
To use the automatic transmission mode again,
move the selector lever to the right to position
D.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up. The trans-
mission system is malfunctioning.
Avoid heavy loads.

All of the selector lever positions can continue
to be engaged; in the forward drive positions,
however, the vehicle will be operating in a
restricted gear range only. Have the system
checked immediately.
Towing and jump starting beginning with
page

Driving

Sequential manual gearbox

SMG*

The concept

The sequential manual gearbox SMG is an
automated manual gearbox with which clutch-
ing and shifting is assumed by an electro-
hydraulic system.
The SMG is operated via two shift paddles on
the steering wheel and the selector lever in the
center console.
It offers the following functions:

Optionally manual or automatic operation:
sequential mode or drive mode

Ability to choose between two different
driving programs: standard or Sport, refer to
page

Protection against misshifting, and auto-
matic downshifting at minimum engine rpm
even in sequential mode

Kickdown function in the drive mode

Acceleration assistant, refer to page

The SMG is ready for operation when the igni-
tion key is in position 2.

Selector lever positions

You can see the current selector lever position
in the center console.

R: Reverse

N: Neutral

One-touch functions for the sequential
mode
+: manual upshifting
–: manual downshifting

D: Drive mode.

N is automatically selected if the driver's
door is opened while the engine is run-

ning and the driver does not actuate the pedals,
the shift paddles or the selector lever.
This is accompanied by an acoustic signal and a
flashing N in the instrument cluster.

Gear indicator

R N 1 to 6
The gear currently engaged is displayed; in the
Drive mode, a D appears in front of the gear

Shiftlock

While the vehicle is stationary and before shift-
ing out of N, depress the footbrake, as other-
wise the desired gear shift is not executed.

R Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

Sequential mode

Each time the engine is started, the sequential
mode is activated as soon as you move the
selector lever towards the right while depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The gear is changed via the shift paddles or the
selector lever.
It is also possible to drive off in second gear, e.g.
on slippery roads.

D Drive mode

In the drive mode all forward gears are shifted
automatically.
To switch from sequential to drive mode: tap
the selector lever to the right toward D.

Kickdown:
For rapid acceleration, e.g. during passing,
depress the accelerator pedal completely. You
achieve maximum acceleration.
To switch back to sequential mode: tap the
selector lever again to the right toward D, or
change the current gear via the shift paddles or
the selector lever.

When driving off on inclines, drive
smoothly without pausing. Do not keep

the vehicle in place by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal; instead, apply the parking brake. Oth-
erwise, the gearbox could overheat.

Shifting gears

With selector lever

To upshift, tap the selector lever toward +

To downshift, tap the lever toward –.

With shift paddles on steering wheel

To upshift, pull one of the shift paddles

To downshift, push the paddle.

In the following situations, the SMG in the
sequential mode assists you:

The transmission will only execute upshifts
and downshifts that will result in an appro-
priate combination of vehicle speed and
engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that
would result in excessive engine speed
cannot be executed

During a stop the gearbox is automatically
downshifted into first gear

Shortly before a gear-dependent minimum
speed is reached, the gearbox automatically
shifts down without you taking any action.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up. The trans-
mission system is malfunctioning.
Avoid heavy loads.

All of the selector lever positions can continue
to be engaged; in the forward drive positions,
however, the vehicle will be operating in a
restricted gear range only. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Towing and tow-starting, refer to page

;

Jump starting, refer to page

Overheating

An acoustic warning signal sounds. The gear-
box is overheating. If possible, stop the vehicle
or drive off swiftly so that the system can cool
off again.

Driving Dynamic Control

Driving Dynamic Control allows your BMW to
react in a sportier driving style at the touch of a
button:

The engine responds more spontaneously
to any motion of the accelerator pedal

The vehicle is steered more directly and
traction is enhanced

Cruise control:
When the speed last stored is called up, this
speed is attained more quickly.

Additional features with SMG:

Gears are shifted more quickly

The engine speed range is optimally utilized
in the drive mode.

With automatic transmission:

The Sport program is activated.

Driving

To activate the system

Ignition key in position 2
Press the SPORT button.
The LED in the button lights up.

To deactivate the system

Press the SPORT button again.
The LED in the button goes out.

Acceleration assistant with SMG

The acceleration assistant permits optimum
racing-style acceleration on skid-resistant
roads.

Do not use the acceleration assistant too
often, as this could cause the vehicle's

parts to wear prematurely.

Activate Driving Dynamic Control

Press the DTC button, refer to page

, for

more than three seconds

Depress the accelerator all the way down
rapidly: kickdown. The optimum rpm for
driving off will be adjusted.

To maintain vehicle stability, drive with
the DSC switched on whenever possi-

ble.

Electric Power Steering EPS

The concept

The electric power steering is a direct, sporting
steering system that is speed-sensitive.
Power support is reduced with an increase in
driving speed.

Malfunction

The indicator lamp stays lit:
The system has malfunctioned or is
faulty.

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

Turn signal indicators/

Headlamp flasher

1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signal indicators

If the flashing of the indicator lamp
and the clicking from the relay are

both faster than normal, one of the turn sig-
nal indicators has failed.

To signal briefly

Press the lever up to the detent but not beyond.
It then returns to the center position when
released.

Washer/wiper system

0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor

2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wiper speed
4 Brief wipe
5 To set interval time or sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Intermittent operation or rain sensor*

In vehicles equipped without a rain sensor, the
wipe interval is predefined.
The interval time can be set over four stages. In
addition, the wipe interval is varied automati-
cally depending on road speed.
On vehicles with a rain sensor, the wipe interval
is automatically controlled according to rain
intensity. You can adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor. It is positioned on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.

To activate intermittent operation or

rain sensor

Ignition key in position 1 or higher:
Lever to position

In any case, the wipers will move once across
the windshield.
In vehicles equipped with a rain sensor, you can
leave the lever continuously in position

1. Then,

as long as the ignition key is in position 1 or
higher, you only need to activate the rain sen-
sor.
Turn rotary dial

5 briefly.

To set interval time or sensitivity of the
rain sensor

Turn rotary dial

To deactivate intermittent operation or

rain sensor

Return lever to position

Turn the rain sensor off in automatic car
washes. Failure to do so could result in

damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.

Normal wiper speed

When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to intermittent wipe, except in vehicles without
rain sensor.

Fast wiper speed

When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to normal wiping speed, except in vehicles with-
out rain sensor.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

0 Wipers retracted
1 Cleaning windshield and headlamps

The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
If the vehicle's lights are on, the headlamps are
cleaned at reasonable intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield, otherwise vision could be
obscured. Therefore, use antifreeze, refer to
page

Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir is

BMW 3.0i Roadster & Coupe (2005 year). Instruction - part 2