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Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"AUTOSTOR" 163
"Autostore" for radio 
mode 154
Average fuel 
consumption 85
Average speed 85
"Avoid highway" 137
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 40
"Avoid route" 141
"Avoid sect." 140
"Avoid tolls" 137
"A-Z", telephone 179
B
Backrest adjustment 45, 46
Backrests, refer to 
Seats 44
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs 202
Balance 149
"Balance" for audio 
mode 150
Bass 149
"Bass" for audio mode 150
Battery 205
Ð flat 207
Battery switch 205, 206
"BC", refer to Computer 86
Belts 49
Beverage holders 115
Blinds 112
"BMW Assist" 21, 182
BMW Assist 182
"BMW Services" 182
Brake Assistant, refer to 
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 93
Brake fluid 197
Brake force display 96
Brake hydraulic 
systems 197
Brake lamps, replacing 
bulbs 202
Brake pads 123
Brakes 123
Ð malfunctions 197
Breaking in the vehicle 122Break-in procedures 122
"Brief info" 22
"Brightness"
Ð for TV mode 164
Ð in the Control Center 89
Buttons on the steering 
wheel 16
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
C
California Proposition 65 
Warning 199
Call
Ð ending 179
Calling 179
Ð from phone book 179
Ð from the redial list 180
Ð from the Top 8 list 180
Ð redialing 180
Can holder, refer to 
Beverage holders 115
Capacities 215
"Car data" 18, 21
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing 125
Cargo area
Ð locking separately 37
Cargo loading 125
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car phone 175, 178
Ð refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car radio, refer to 
Radio 148
Car wash 122
Ð refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control 91
CBS Condition Based 
Service 198
"CD" 148, 158CD changer 160
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 161
Ð random play 161
Ð reverse 161
Ð sampling 161
Ð Scan 161
Ð selecting CD 161
Ð selecting track 162
Ð skipping tracks 161
Ð switching on 160
Ð volume 149
CD player 158
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð fast forward 159
Ð random play 158
Ð reverse 159
Ð sampling 158
Ð Scan 158
Ð selecting tracks 158
Ð skipping tracks 158
Ð switching on 158
Ð volume 149
"Center" 107
Center armrest
Ð individual button 
assignment 17
Center brake lamp, refer to 
Brake lamps 202
Center console, refer to 
Comfort features 14
Central locking system 33
Ð button 37
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð keys 36
Ð remote control 33
"CHANGE" for 
navigation 136
Changing a tire 203
Changing language 88
Changing settings on the 
Control Display 88
Changing the display 
format on the Control 
Display 88
Changing units of measure 
on the Control Display 88 
         
        
        
     
        
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Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Parking the vehicle 61
Parking with 
Automatic Hold 63
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function 54
Pathway lighting 99
"PDC image" 91
PDC Park Distance 
Control 90
Personal Calling 175
"Perspective" for 
navigation 139
Phone book 179
Ð creating voice command 
phone book 179
Ð deleting all entries 180
Ð dialing numbers 179
Ð dialing numbers using 
voice command 
system 180
Ð entering numbers in voice 
command phone 
book 179
Ð entry deletion 180
Ð updating voice command 
phone book 179
Ð viewing entries 180
Phone number, refer to 
Portable phone 179
"Pict. format" 168
"Picture" 148
Ð DVD changer 168
Ð TV 164
Please fasten safety belt 
warning lamp 49
Pollen 108Portable phone
Ð adjusting volume 177
Ð battery 175
Ð calling 179
Ð call termination 179
Ð codes 178
Ð controlling with the 
buttons on the steering 
wheel 16
Ð hands-free system 177
Ð missed calls 181
Ð operating using the 
Control Center 175
Ð redialing 180
Ð refer to separate portable 
phone Owner's Manual
Ð selecting phone 
numbers 179
Ð switching on/off 178
Ð Top 8 list 180
Power rating 212
Power socket 116
Power windows 41
Pressure, tires 188
Pressure monitoring, 
tires 95
Programmable cruise 
control 71
Programming settings, 
refer to Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory 54
Puncture
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 95R
Radio
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð "AUTOSTORE" 154
Ð Autostore 154
Ð controls 148
Ð memory locations 153
Ð operating 
temperatures 148
Ð sampling 153
Ð Scan 152
Ð selecting the 
waveband 152
Ð station search 152
Ð station selection 154
Ð storing a station 154
Ð switching on 152
Ð volume 149
Ð Weather Band 155
Radio mode 60
Ð with Comfort Access 60
Rain sensor 70
Reading lamps 101
"Rear" 24
Rear air conditioner 108
Ð activation and 
deactivation in Control 
Center 109
Ð air supply 108
Ð cooling adjustment 108
Rear armrest, refer to Rear 
center armrest 117
Rear center armrest 117
Rear cooler 113
Rear lamps, replacing 
bulbs 202
Rear monitor, refer to 
Control Center in rear 23
Rear screen 23
Rear seat heaters 50
Rear seats
Ð adjusting passenger seat 
from the rear 46
Ð comfort seat 
adjustments 46
Ð head restraint 
adjustment 47
Rearview mirror 51 
         
        
        
     
        
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Everything from A to Z
224 Rear window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds 112
Rear window defroster 14
Rear window safety 
switch 10, 42
"Recirc." 52
Reclining seat 44
Redialing with portable 
phone 180
Redial list 180
Refueling 186
"Release" 24
Releasing the engine 
hood 194
Remote control 32, 33
Ð Comfort Access 34
Ð malfunctions 35
Removing condensation 
from windows 104
Replacement fuses 206
Replacement keys 33
Replacement tire 203
Replacing light bulbs 200
Replacing tires 192
Reserve warning 85
Reset 149
"RESET" for audio 
mode 151
Residual heat 105
"Right"
Ð for automatic climate 
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Right/left balance 
adjustment in audio 
mode 149
"RND"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
"Roadside Assistance" 182
Roller sun blinds for rear 
side windows 112
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack 125
"Route" 140Route
Ð display 139
Ð list 140
Ð map cancellation 140
Ð new 140
Ð selecting 137
"Route guid." 139, 141
Route map 140
"Route selec." 137
Route selection 137
Run-flat tires 192, 205
S
Safety belts 49
Safety belt tensioners, refer 
to Safety belts 49
Safety lock buttons 37
Sampling scan
Ð CD 158
Ð radio 153
"Save"
Ð "Individual" 107
"Save dest." 135
"SCAN"
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Scan
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 152
Scan sampling
Ð CD changer 161
Ð CD player 158
Ð radio 153
Screen, refer to Control 
Display 15
Seat heating 49
Seat memory 53
Seats
Ð adjusting the seats 44
Ð sitting safely 44
"Seat temp." 50, 106
Seat ventilation, refer to 
Active seat ventilation 50
SECAM during 
TV mode 164Securing cargo, refer to 
Cargo 125
Securing the load 118
Selecting a new route for 
the navigation 
system 140
Selecting distance with 
active cruise control 76
Selecting new scale for 
navigation system 
display 140
Selecting stored radio 
stations 154
Selecting the waveband on 
the radio 152
Selection options with 
navigation system 132
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission 66
"Service" 81, 198
Ð "Emissions inspection"  82
Ð "Spark plugs" 81
Ð "State inspection" 82
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models 198
Service brakes 123
Service Interval 
Display 81, 198
Service Requirement 
Display, refer to Service 
Interval Display 198
"SET", refer to Setting the 
speed limit 86
"Set time" 109
Setting brightness of 
Control Center 89
"Settings" 18, 21, 24
Setting the brightness 89
Setting the speed limit 86
Setting time and date 88
Shiftlock 67
Short commands for voice 
command system 28
Shortest distance 137
"Shortest route" 137
"Short info" 18
Shoulder support 46