
Everything from A to Z
204 Cargo, securing 109
Cargo area
Ð locking separately 31
Caring for artificial leather, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for light-alloy 
wheels, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Car jack
Ð jacking points 188
Car keys, refer to Central 
keys with remote 
control 26
Car phone 151
Ð installation location, refer 
to Center armrest 98
Ð refer to Portable 
phone 150
Ð refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car radio, refer to 
Radio 134
Car wash 106
Ð refer also to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to 
High temperatures 106
"Categories" 138
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control 78
CBS Condition Based 
Service 181
"CD" 130CD changer 144
Ð adjusting the tone 131
Ð controls 130
Ð fast forward/reverse 146
Ð installation location 144
Ð listening to a CD 144
Ð playing a track 145
Ð random order 146
Ð repeating a track 145
Ð selecting track 145
Ð switching on/off 130
Ð volume 131
CD for navigation 114
CD player 141
Ð adjusting the tone 131
Ð controls 130
Ð fast forward/reverse 142
Ð playing a track 142
Ð random order 142
Ð repeating a track 142
Ð selecting tracks 141
Ð switching on/off 130
Ð volume 131
Center armrest 98
Center console, refer to 
Comfort area 14
Central keys with remote 
control 26
"Central locking" 38
Central locking system 27
Ð from inside vehicle 30
Ð from outside vehicle 27
Changes, technical, refer to 
Parts and accessories 6
Changing a wheel 187
Changing selector-lever 
positions 55
Changing the direction 
display for navigation 124
Changing the language on 
the Control Display 74
Changing the 
measurement units on the 
Control Display 74
Changing wheels 174
CHECK button 69
Check Control 68
"Check Control 
messages" 69
Check Gas Cap 168Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure 170
Child's seat 45
Child-restraint fixing 
LATCH 47
Child restraints 45
Child-restraint system 45
Child-safety lock 48
Chock 187
Chrome parts, care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cigarette lighter 100
Circulation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode 91
"City" for destination 
entry 117
Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps
Ð washer fluid 57
Cleaning windshield 57
"Climate" 41
Clock 65
Ð 12/24 hour mode 74
Ð setting the time and 
date 74
Closing
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Cockpit 10
Comfort area 14
Comfort seat 37
"Communication" 152
"Communication 
interface" 161
Compact Disc
Ð refer to CD changer 144
Ð refer to CD player 141
Compact wheel
Ð inflation pressure 171
Ð wheel change 187
Compression ratio, refer to 
Engine data 198
Computer 70
Ð clock, 12/24 hour 
mode 74
Ð displays on the Control 
Display 70 

Reference 207
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control 78
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures 106
Exterior mirrors 42
Ð automatic dimming 
feature 43
F
"Fader", audio systems  132
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 68
False alarms, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 33
False alarms with the Flat 
Tire Monitor 80
Fastening safety belts, refer 
to Safety belt
Ð indicator lamp 40
"Fastest route" for 
navigation 121
Fastest route for 
navigation 121
First aid, refer to First aid 
kit 191
First aid kit 191
Fitting for towing 193
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight 98
Flash when locking/
unlocking 28
Flat tire
Ð compact wheel 187
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 81
Ð refer also to Changing a 
wheel 187
Ð refer also to Tire 
condition 173
Ð run-flat tires 81, 175
Flat Tire Monitor 80
Ð false alarms 80
Ð indicator lamp 81
Ð initializing the system 81
Ð malfunctions 82
Floods, refer to Water on 
the road 107"FM", waveband 130, 134
FM, waveband 134
Fog lamps 89
Ð indicator lamp 89
Fold down rear seat 101
Folding rear seat back 101
Footwell lamps 89
Forward, fast
Ð CD changer 146
Ð CD player 142
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 83
Front armrest 98
Front head restraints 40
Front seat adjustment 36
Front-to-rear adjustment  in 
Audio mode 132
"FTM" 81
Fuel 169
Ð display 66
Ð quality 169
Ð tank volume 66
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge 66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge 66
Fuel filler door 168
Ð releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction 168
Fuel specifications 169
Fuses 189
G
Garage door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control 96
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality 169
Gasoline display, refer to 
Fuel gauge 66
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Gear display 54
Gearshift lever
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 51General car care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
General driving notes 106
Glass roof, electrical 34
Ð closing in the event of an 
electrical defect 35
Ð convenience operation 29
Ð remote control 28
Glove compartment 98
Ð lighting 98
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system 114
Grilles of the automatic 
climate control 90
Gross vehicle weight, refer 
to Weights 200
H
Halogen lamps 185
Handbrake 50
Ð indicator lamp 50
Hands-free unit 151
Hazard warning flashers 14
Head airbags 83
Headlamp control, 
automatic 87
Headlamp flasher 56
Headlamps 87
Ð care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Headlamp washers 57
Head Light, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light 88
Head restraints 39
Ð front 39
Ð front, active 40
Ð rear 40
"Head-Up Display" 44
Head-Up Display 85
Heated mirrors 43
Heated rear window 91
Heated seats 41
Heated steering wheel 44
"Heated steering wheel on / 
off" 44
Heater, rear window 91 

Everything from A to Z
208 Heating 90
Ð mirrors 43
Ð steering wheel 44
Heating while stopped 92
Heavy cargo, refer to 
Stowing cargo 109
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 199
Height adjustment
Ð head restraints 39
Ð seats 37
Ð steering wheel 43
High beams 88
Ð headlight flasher 88
Ð indicator lamp 13
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Hills 107
Holder for beverages 99
"Horn" 44
Horn 10
"Hour memo" 75
"House number" for 
destination entry 117
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to DBC 79
Hydroplaning 106, 174
I
Ice warning 65
iDrive, refer to Control 
Center 16
Ignition key 26
Ignition key positions, refer 
to Ignition lock 49
Ignition lock 49
Independent ventilation
Ð switching on and off 
directly 94
Independent ventilation/
heating
Ð entering switch-on 
times 95
Ð preselecting switch-on 
times 95Indicator/warning lamp
Ð active steering 82
Ð airbags 84
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 81
Ð front fog lamps 11
Ð overview 13
Ð safety belt warning 40
Individual air distribution 93
Individual button 
assignment options on 
steering wheel 44
Individual settings, refer to 
Key Memory 26
Inflation pressure, refer to 
Tire inflation 
pressure 170
"Information" for 
navigation 118
Information for navigation
Ð on a different city 118
Ð on city of destination 118
Ð on current position 118
"Information on 
destination" 119
"Input map" 118
Installation location
Ð CD changer 144
Ð navigation computer 114
Ð portable phone 151
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions 124
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument combination, 
refer to Instrument 
cluster 12
Instrument lighting 88
Instrument panel, refer to 
Instrument cluster 10
Integrated universal remote
control 96
Interesting destination 118
"Interim time" 73
Interior lamps 89
Ð remote control 28
Interior mirror, refer to 
Interior rearview mirror 43
Interior motion sensor 33
Ð switching off 28Interior rearview mirror 43
Ð automatic dimming 
feature 43
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked 49
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers 57
J
Jacking points 188
Joystick, refer to Control 
Center 16
Jump-starting 192
K
Key Memory 26
"Keypad" 156
Keys 26
Key set, refer Central keys 
with remote control 26
Kickdown 55
Knock control 169
L
Lamps and bulbs 184
"Languages" 74
"Languages" for 
navigation 124
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing the load 109
"Last seat position" 38
LATCH child-restraint 
fixing 47
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes 89
Length, refer to 
Dimensions 199
Letter symbol on portable 
phone 156
License plate light
Ð replacing the bulbs 186
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs 89
Lighter 100
Ð socket 100
"Lighting" 56, 87 

Reference 209
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lighting
Ð instruments 88
Ð of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps 87
Lighting of the instruments, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting 88
Lights, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams 87
Lights on warning 87
Light switch 87
Limit speed, refer to 
Limit 72
Loading
Ð securing the load 109
Ð stowing cargo 109
Ð vehicle 108
"Lock after driving off" 30
"Lock button" 28
Locking
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 28
Locking and unlocking 
doors
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Ð setting confirmation 
signals 28
"LOGIC7", audio 
systems 132
Low beams 87
Ð automatic 87
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Lower back support, refer 
to Lumbar support 38
Lug bolts 188
Ð wrench 187
Luggage compartment 31
Ð capacity 200
Ð locking separately 31
Ð opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid 31
Ð opening from the 
inside 31
Ð opening from the 
outside 31
Ð opening with remote 
control 28
Ð socket 100
Ð volume 200Luggage compartment 
lid 31
Ð emergency release from 
inside luggage 
compartment 32
Ð locking separately 31
Ð manual operation 31
Ð opening from the 
inside 31
Ð opening from the 
outside 31
Ð opening with remote 
control 28
Ð unlocking manually 31
Luggage rack, refer to 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack 109
Lumbar support 38
LW, waveband 134
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires 175
Maintenance, refer also to 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models or Warranty 
and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models
Maintenance system 181
Malfunction
Ð automatic 
transmission 56
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 53
Malfunction warnings, refer 
to Check Control 68
Manually controlled 
recirculated air 91
"Manual" on the radio 135
Manual operation
Ð door lock 29
Ð fuel filler door 168
Ð glass roof 35
Ð luggage compartment 
lid 31
Manual operation with 
automatic 
transmission 55Manual release, refer to 
Manual operation
Manual station tuning 135
Manual transmission 51
"Map, arrow display" 123
"Map, direction of 
travel" 124
"Map, facing north" 124
Maximum cooling 91
Maximum roof weight 200
Maximum speed
Ð for winter tires 175
Ð with compact wheel 188
Memory
Ð refer to Key Memory 26
Ð refer to Seat, mirror and 
steering wheel 
memory 38
Menus, refer to Control 
Center 16
Message list of traffic
information 126
Microphone for hands-free 
system 151
Mirrors 42
Ð automatic curb 
monitor 39
Ð dimming feature 43
Ð heating 43
Ð memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory 38
"Missed calls" 155
Missed calls 154
Mobile communications in 
the vehicle 108
Mobile Service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance 191
Monitor, refer to Control 
Center 16
"Monitor display on" 77
Monitoring inflation 
pressure, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 80
Multifunction switch
Ð refer to Turn signal 
indicators/headlamp 
flasher 56
Ð refer to Wiper/washer 
system 57 

Everything from A to Z
212 Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts 40
Reverse, fast
Ð CD changer 146
Ð CD player 142
Reverse gear
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 52
Right/left balance 
adjustment in audio 
mode 132
"Roadside Assistance" 162
Roadside Assistance 191
"Roaming" 165
Roller sun blinds 97
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack 109
Route 123
Ð changing 121
Ð display 123
Ð list 124
Ð map cancellation 123
Ð map display 124
Ð new 125
Ð selecting 121
Ð selecting criteria 121
Route announcements, 
refer to Voice 
instructions 124
Route guidance, refer to 
Destination guidance 123
"Route list" for 
navigation 124
Route map 123
Route selection 121
Run-flat tires 175
Ð continuing driving with a 
damaged tire 175
Ð flat tire 81
Ð tire inflation pressure 175
Ð tire replacement 174
S
Safety belts 36, 40
Ð damage 41
Ð sitting safely 36
Ð warning lamp 40Safety belt tensioners, refer 
to Safety belts 36, 40
Safety feature
Ð glass roof, electrical 35
Ð windows 34
Safety lock buttons 30
Safety systems 78
Ð ABS Antilock Brake 
System 77
Ð airbags 83
Ð safety belts 40
Satellite radio 138
Ð activating 138
Ð selecting channel 138
Ð storing channel 138
"SAT" for radio 138
Scan
Ð CD changer 145
Ð CD player 142
Ð radio 136
"Scan", playing 
stations 135
"Scan", playing 
tracks 142, 145
Screen, refer to Control 
Display 16
"Screen on / off" 44
"Seat heater 
distribution" 41
Seats 36
Ð adjusting comfort seat 37
Ð adjusting sports seat 37
Ð adjusting the seats 37
Ð heating 41
Ð memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory 38
Ð sitting safely 36
Ð storing the setting 38
Ð ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation 42
Securing cargo, refer to 
Cargo 109
Securing the load 102
"Select as destination" 119
Select "BMW Service" 162
"Select current speed" 73
Selecting a new route for 
navigation system 125
Selecting audio 
sources 130Selecting new scale for 
navigation system 
display 124
Selecting route 121
Selecting "Route 
preference" 121
Selection options with 
navigation system 121
Selector lever
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 52
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector-lever 
positions 55
Selector-lever positions
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð SMG Sequential manual 
transmission 52
Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 51
"Service" 66, 162
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance 191
Service Interval
Display 66
"Service notification" 162
"Service Request" 163
"Service 
requirements" 66, 162
"Service Status" 162
"Set date" 75
"Set service date" 67
Setting road-speed limit 72
Settings
Ð changing on the Control 
Display 73
Ð configuring, refer to Key 
Memory 26
Setting the time, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times 95
Shifting gears with 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector-lever 
positions 55 

Everything from A to Z
214 TeleService 161
Ð enabling 161
Ð services offered 162
Temperature display
Ð ice warning 65
Ð outside temperature 65
Ð setting the units 74
"Terminate services" 165
"Text language" 74
The BMW Maintenance 
System 181
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening lug bolts 188
Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror 39
"Time" 74
"Time 1" for independent 
ventilation 95
"Time 2" for independent 
ventilation 95
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on time 95
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 80
Tire Quality Grading 173
Tires
Ð age 172
Ð changing 174
Ð condition 173
Ð damage 174
Ð flat 187
Ð inflation pressure 170
Ð pressure monitoring 80
Ð replacing 187
Ð run-flat 175
Ð size 172
Ð tread 173
Ð wear indicators 174
Tone control 131
Tone on locking/
unlocking 28
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit 184
"Top 8" for portable 
phone 155
Torque 198
Ð lug bolts 188
Touch tone dialing 156
Tow fitting 193Towing
Ð with automatic 
transmission 193
Ð with sequential manual 
transmission SMG 193
Towing eye 193
Tow sockets for tow 
fitting 194
Tracks
Ð random play 
sequence 142, 146
Ð sample scan 142, 145
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions 199
Traction Control System, 
refer to DSC 78
Transmission
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 54
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 51
Transporting children 
safely 45
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing the 
load 109
Tread depth, refer to Tire 
tread 173
"Treble", audio 
systems 132
"Trip computer" 72
Trip computer 71
Trip-distance counter, refer 
to Trip odometer 65
"Triple turn signal 
activation" 56
Trip odometer 65
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid 31
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions 199
Turn signal indicators 56
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
U
Underbody protection, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochureUniform Tire Quality 
Grading 173
"Units" 74
Units
Ð average fuel 
consumption 74
Ð temperature 74
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to 
Integrated universal 
remote control 96
Universal remote 
control 96
Unlock code 152
Unlocking
Ð engine hood 177
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
"Update services" 165
V
Valve stem seal caps 188
Vehicle
Ð battery 188
Ð care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Ð dimensions 199
Ð loading 108
Ð parking 50
Ð washing, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Ð weights 200
Vehicle jack 187
Vehicle position 115
"Vehicle settings" 38
Ventilation 94
Ð draft-free 94
Ð front 94
Ð rear 94
Ventilation while parked 94
"Vent settings" 92
Vents of the automatic 
climate control 90
Voice command system 20
Voice instructions for 
navigation system 124
Ð muting 125
Ð repeating 125
Ð switching on/off 124
Ð volume 125 

Refueling
To ensure that you always have all the 
essential data at hand when refueling, we 
recommend that you fill in the following 
tables with the specifications and informa-
tion that apply to your vehicle. Consult the 
index for individual specifications. Fuel
Engine oil
The oil quantity between the two marks 
on the dipstick is approx. 1.6 US quarts/
1.5 liter. 
Tire inflation pressures
Designation
Please enter your preferred fuel here. 
Quality
Summer tires
FrontRearWinter tires
FrontRear
Up to 4 persons
5 persons or 4 plus luggage