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73Programmable cruise control
Everything under control
77Odometer, outside temperature
display, clock
77Tachometer
78Service Interval Display
80Check Control
81Computer
86Changing settings
Technology for comfort,
convenience and safety
88PDC Park Distance Control*
89Driving stability control/
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
91Driving stability control/ABS Antilock
Brake System
91Dynamic Drive
92EDC Electronic Damping Control*
92RDC Tire Pressure Monitor*
94Self-leveling suspension*
94Adaptive brake lamp
Lamps
96Parking lamps/low beams
97Instrument lighting
97High beams/standing lamps
97Front fog lamps
97Interior lamps
A congenial climate
99Automatic climate control
105Rear air conditioner*
106Parked-car ventilation system
Practical interior accessories
108Universal Garage Door Opener*
109Sun blinds*
110Rear cooler*
110Glove compartment
111Storage compartments
112Beverage holders
112Ashtray, front
113Cigarette lighter, front
113Power socket
113Ashtray, rear
113Cigarette lighter, rear113Center armrest
114Ski bag*
Things to remember when driving
118Break-in procedures
118General driving notes
119Brake system
120Cargo loading
120Roof-mounted luggage rack*
Navigation
124Safety
124GPS
124Map CD
125Starting the navigation system
125Display in assistance window*
126Selection options
126Destination entry
126Manual entry of destination address
128Select the town or city and the street
from the directory
128Map-guided destination selection
129Selecting destination in Information
129Selecting interesting destinations
130Recent destinations
130Destination list
130Route selection
131Starting the destination guidance
system
132Displaying route
133Select new route
133Voice messages
134Terminate/interrupt active guidance
134Creating a directory
135Location
136Wordmatch principle
136What to do if É
Sound system
140Controls
140Care instructions
140To switch on/off
140Using with ignition off
141Volume adjustment
141Tone control

Control Center
20 Among the available menu entries:
>Adjustment options
>Program
>Function
Confirm selection or entry
Press the controller to confirm
the selection, here: "Clock."
Select the desired setting for adjustment
from the menu entry, here: "Time" and
confirm your entry
Settings The first setting option for time is activated.
>Turn the controller to select your setting
>Press the controller to confirm the new
setting Ð store Ð and to proceed to the next
highlighted position to set.
Changing menu page You can select individual pages in specific
menus, here: "Climate."
Select the symbol and press the controller:
To proceed to the second page of the
menu
To return to the first page of the menu. Symbols and listsThe symbols in the corners and edges of
the Control Display have various functions:
1Corner symbols:
Select these symbols to proceed to the
opposite page of the menu.
To change page: turn the controller
2List symbols:
Indicates that you can only move within the
same page of the menu. You are currently
in a list, for instance, stored radio stations.
Turn the controller to select an entry from
the list.
Select the symbol and confirm your
selection to exit from the list. Symbols
To proceed to the second page

Control Center
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Menus in Control Display You can select from an extended range of
functions and setting options:
1BMW ASSIST Ð refer to the separate
manual
2Communications
>Using the mobile phone158
>Cellular phone, refer to separate
Owner's manual
3OB data
>Computer81
>Limit84
>Stopwatch85
>Service Interval Display78
>To access Check Control messages80
4Navigation1245Help
>Brief "help" text displays24
>Menu name for menu change
6Entertainment
>Radio143
>Cassette153
>CD146, 148
>MD151
7Settings
>Time and date86
>Language86
>Units of measure and display format86
8Climate
>Automatic climate control99
>Seat heating50
>Parked-car ventilation system106

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Rear The operating concept is the same as for
the front seat heaters. Front temperature distribution It is possible to select a temperature-distri-
bution pattern providing different levels of
heating for the seat cushion and the back-
rest, for instance, to adapt for different
clothing on the legs and upper body.
1.Select "Climate" menu
2.Select and confirm your selection
3.Select "Seat temp." and confirm
4.Select "Left" or "Right" and confirm
5.Turn to adjust temperature distribution
6.Press to confirm your entry.
The system automatically selects
your individual temperature distribu-
tion settings each time you unlock the
vehicle using your personal remote-control
unit.<
Active seat ventilation* FrontThe system progresses one step through
the control sequence each time you press
the button.
To switch off:
Maintain pressure on the button for several
seconds.
Use level 3 to cool the passenger
compartment rapidly, for instance,
when heat accumulates in the vehicle while
it is parked. The system automatically
reverts to operation at level 2 after a brief
period.< RearThe operating concept is the same as that
for the front seat ventilation.

A congenial climate
100 1Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
left side of passenger compartment103
2External air/AUC Automatic recirculated
air control/Recirculated air101
3To defrost windshield and door
windows101
4Temperature control Ð left-hand side, see
next column
5Maximum cooling101
6Air supply Ð left-hand side101
7To switch off automatic climate
control103
8Air supply Ð right-hand side101
9Temperature control Ð right-hand side,
see next column
10Residual heat mode101
11Rear window defroster
12Air conditioner101 13Automatic air distribution and supply Ð
right side of passenger compartment103
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor Ð
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Parked-car ventilation system106
>Activation time set Ð the indicator lamp is
on
>Parked-car ventilation on Ð the indicator
lamp flashes
All of the remaining setting options
available with the automatic climate
control can be found in the Control
Display's "Settings" menu, refer to
page 103.
The current settings for temperature and air
supply appear in the Control Display's
status line.
You can find a description of the Control
Display on page 19.<
A congenial climate Activate the automatic mode using the
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control
Display, refer to page 103. Select the
interior temperature that you find most
comfortable.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available
setting options.
All of the air conditioner functions,
including maximum cooling, refer to
page 101 and the rear air conditioner, see
page 105 are available only when the
engine is running.<
Your vehicle has been designed to
automatically select your personal
climate-control settings whenever you unlock the doors using your individually
programmed remote control unit.<
Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the
air supply and distribution
patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior
climate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.

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Temperature adjustment
You can turn to select the
desired temperatures for the
driver's and passenger sides.
Your settings appear in the
Control Display's status line.
The figures in the display provide a general
indication of interior temperature. When
you start the vehicle, this system ensures
that the selected temperature is achieved
as quickly as possible. It then maintains
this temperature, regardless of the season.
Defrost windows and clear them of
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and door windows.
To adjust air supply manually
You can adjust the air supply by
turning. The automatic air
supply control is operational
whenever you see your selec-
tion represented by a bar in the
Control Display's status line. The automatic
air distribution remains in operation as
before. You can reactivate the automatic
air supply mode with the AUTO button.
Air conditioner operation
The air conditioner cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
required, according to temperature setting.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
may fog over briefly when the engine is
started.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
Select this program to obtain
maximum cooling as quickly as
possible.
The temperature display reverts
to 61 7 (16 6) while the system switches
to the recirculated-air mode and starts to
provide maximum air supply through the instrument panel outlets only. For this
reason you should ensure that these
outlets are open before selecting this
program.
Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the flow of outside air.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle. AUC executes
this function automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through
the following control sequence:
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows into
the vehicle
>Left-hand indicator lamp on Ð AUC
mode: the system detects pollutants in the
outside air and responds by deactivating
the outside air supply when required. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Depending upon air quality, in the auto-
matic mode the system may start to alter-
nate between its outside-air and
recirculated-air modes
>Right-hand indicator lamp on Ð Recircu-
lated-air mode: the supply of outside air
into the vehicle is permanently blocked.
The system then recirculates the air
currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you
should switch it off while also increasing air
supply as required.<
Residual heat mode
The system uses the warmth
stored in the engine to heat the
interior when the ignition is off,
for instance, while the vehicle is
stopped at a school to pick up a
child.
You can adjust the automatic climate
control's settings when the ignition lock is
in the radio mode. The system blows

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Switching off the automatic climate
control*
The air supply, the heater and
the air conditioner are all
switched off. You can restart
the automatic climate control
by pressing any of its buttons
except the REST button.
Settings in Control Display With the ignition on, select the "Climate"
menu in the Control Center. The Control
Display provides you with the following
setting options:
>"Left A Right":
Separate settings for driver and front
passenger
>To adjust and adapt air-distribution
patterns, refer to the next column
>To adjust temperature for the upper
body, refer to page 104
>To store and select individual settings
for air supply, air distribution and tempera-
ture, refer to page 104
Select the second page of the
"Climate" menu
>Select "Indep. ventil.":
For information on activating and deacti-vating the parked-car ventilation system
and setting the timer, refer to page 106
>"Seat temp.":
To adjust temperature distribution while
the seat heaters are on, refer to page 51
>"Extra":
Switching rear air conditioner and rear
cooler on and off, refer to pages 105, 110
Select the first page of the "Climate"
menu
Automatic air distribution and supply "AUTO":
The AUTO program adjusts the air supply
and distribution patterns for you while also
using your preselected temperature setting
as the basis for adjusting the interior
climate to adapt to external influences Ð
summer, winter.
"Bi-Level":
This program operates in the same way as
the AUTO program, but with airflow
directed toward upper body and into the
footwells. For individual adjustment of air-
distribution patternsYou can cancel the AUTO program by
selecting specific air distribution patterns
for your personal comfort.

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To adjust air distribution You also enjoy the option of adjusting the
air distribution manually to obtain a climate
that is ideally adapted to your personal
requirements. The AUTO program is deac-
tivated.
Select the desired symbol and confirm.
Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Air to windshield and door
windows
Air to the upper body. You
can also adjust the vent
outlets for the upper body individually, see
below.
Air to footwell To adjust temperature for the upper
body This function provides you with the option
of making minor adjustments to achieve
maximum comfort.
Use the temperature setting to adjust the
amount of cool air that is added to the
airflow emerging from the vent outlets for the upper body. We recommend a
moderate temperature setting, as cooler air
helps promote fatigue-free driving.
To store and select individual
settings You can store your individual setting after
adjusting the air distribution manually.
Select "Memorize" and confirm your selec-
tion.
Now you can reselect the preset climate
that precisely reflects your personal
requirements.
Select and confirm "Individual." The AUTO
program is deactivated. Microfilter / activated-charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by
filtering gaseous pollutants from the
outside air. Your BMW center replaces this
combined filter as a standard part of your
scheduled maintenance.
You can select a display of more detailed
information in the Service Display, refer to
page 78.