
Mobility
 205Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Run-flat tires* 
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circu-
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on 
the side of the tire. They consist of self-
contained tires and special rims. The tire 
reinforcement ensures that the tire retains 
some residual safety in the event of pres-
sure drop and driving remains possible 
to a restricted degree. The vehicle is 
equipped with a Flat Tire Monitor which 
indicates punctures. 
The reinforcement on the flanks of the 
tires means that it is usually not pos-
sible to detect an air loss from outside.< 
Flat tire 
If you have a flat tire, the indicator lamp 
symbol in the Check Control will light up in 
red, and a message will appear. In addition, 
a gong sounds. 
You can find more detailed information on 
the Flat Tire Monitor on page 95. 
Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under 
50 mph/80 km/h, avoiding hard brake 
applications and steering maneuvers. 
If the defective wheel is not recognizable 
as such immediately, check the inflation 
pressure in all four tires. 
For reasons of safety, do not arrange 
for run-flat tires to be repaired. Your 
BMW center has the information needed 
for working with these tires and is equipped 
with the necessary special tools.< 
Continuing driving with a damaged 
tire
Driving on run-flat tires can continue 
depending on the vehicle load and the 
severity of the tire damage, at a maximum 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. You can deter-
mine the possible mileage for continued 
driving on the basis of the following general 
indications: 
>Tire inflation pressure 0 psi/kPa: 
With empty vehicle approx. 90 miles/
150 km 
With full payload approx. 30 miles/
50 km 
>Tire inflation pressure 7 psi/50 kPa to 
15 psi/100 kPa: 
Approx. 300 miles/500 km 
>Tire inflation pressure greater than 
15 psi/100 kPa: 
Approx. 600 miles/1,000 km. 
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a 
speed of 50  mph/80  km/h. In the case 
of air loss, you can expect changes in vehi-
cle handling such as reduced lane stability, 
longer braking distances, and changes in 
self-steering properties.< 
Battery 
Battery care 
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., 
the electrolyte will last for the life of the bat-
tery when the vehicle is operated in a tem-
perate climate. 
For all questions that regard the bat-
tery, please consult your BMW cen-
ter.< 
Charging the battery 
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via 
the terminals in the engine compartment 
with the engine off. Connections, refer to 
Jump-starting on page 208.  

Everything from A to Z
216
A
"ABC..." for 
navigation 132, 133
ABS Antilock Braking 
System 91
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control 73
"ACCEPT" for 
navigation 136, 143
Accessories 6
Activated-charcoal 
filter 108
"Activation time" 109
Active cruise control 73
Ð malfunctions 79
Ð selecting distance 76
Active head restraints, 
front 47
Active seat 51
Active seat ventilation 50
Adapter for spare key 32
Adaptive Head Light 99
Adding engine oil 195
"Address book" 142
Adjusting cooling capacity 
of rear air conditioner 108
Airbags 97
Air conditioner in the 
rear 108
Air distribution 103, 106
Airing, refer to 
Ventilation 105
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure 188
Air supply 104
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Air vent outlets 102
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications 187
Alarm system 39
Ð avoiding unintentional 
alarms 40All-season tires 192
"AM..." 148, 152, 154
AM waveband 152
Anchorages 125
"ANGLE" for DVD 
mode 168
Antifreeze 196
Ð washer fluid 71
Antifreeze protection
Ð coolant 196
Ð radiator 196
Antilock Braking System 
ABS 91
Anti-theft alarm 
system 33, 39
Approved gross vehicle 
weight 214
Aquaplaning, refer to 
Hydroplaning 122
"Arrow display" for 
navigation 140
"AS ADDRESS"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð current position 143
Ð destination 
entry 132, 134, 135
Ð destination list 136
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DEST."
Ð creating a directory 142
Ð destination 
entry 134, 135
Ð home address 142
Ð last destinations 136
"AS DESTINATION"
Ð creating a directory 142
Ashtray 115
Assistance window, refer to 
Control Center 22
Ð help texts 22
Ð status lines 23AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air 
control 104
"Audio" 148, 152
Audio 148
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð switching on/off 149
Ð volume 149
"AUDIO" for DVD 
mode 168
"AUTO", automatic climate 
control 106
Automatic
Ð air distribution 103
Ð cruise control 71
Ð curb monitor 54
Ð headlamp control 99
Ð luggage compartment lid 
control 34, 38
Ð steering wheel 
adjustment 52
Automatic car wash, refer 
to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate 
control 102
Ð automatic air 
distribution 103
Ð rear air conditioner 108
Ð rear cooler 113
Ð settings in Control 
Center 106
Automatic Hold
Ð parking 63
Ð parking brake 63
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC 104
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
Ð manual operation 67
Ð sport program 67
"AUTO P" 53, 63
Everything from A to Z
Index 

Everything from A to Z
218 Check Control 82
Ð "Check" 83
Checking engine oil 
level 195, 195
Checking inflation 
pressure 188
Child's seat 56
Child-restraint system 56
Child-safety lock 58
Cigarette lighter 116
Cleaning, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning windshield 70
"Climate" 18, 21
"Clock" 88
Clock 80
Ð setting time and date 88
Closing
Ð from inside 36
Ð from outside 33
Closing assist
Ð doors 37
Ð luggage compartment 
lid 38
Cockpit 10, 14
Coin holder, refer to front 
center armrest 114
Cold start 61
"Color" for TV mode 164
"Comfort"
Ð "EDC" 94
Comfort Access 34
Ð battery changing 35
Comfort features 14
Comfort seat 45
Ð in rear 46
"Comm." 24
"Communication"
 18, 21, 175
Compact Disc, refer to 
CD 158
Compartments, refer to 
Storage 
compartments 114Computer, refer to Control 
Center 17, 84
Ð automatic climate 
control 106
Ð "BC" 86
Ð changing settings 88
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displays on the Control 
Display 85
Ð language selection 88
Ð setting brightness 89
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Condition Based Service 
CBS 198
Confirming a menu item on 
the Control Display 18
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner 116
Consumption 
display 84, 85
"Contrast" for TV mode  164
Control Center 17
Ð adjusting the 
brightness 89
Ð assistance window 22
Ð automatic climate 
control 106
Ð changing settings 88
Ð changing the menu 
page 19
Ð display, menus 21
Ð displaying help texts 22
Ð language selection 88
Ð lists 19
Ð menus 21
Ð rear 23
Ð selecting units of measure 
and display format 88
Ð setting time and date 88
Ð status lines 23
Ð symbols 19
Ð symbols and lists 19
Control Display 17, 18
Ð in the rear 23
Ð switching off 18
Controller, refer to Control 
Center 17Controls 10, 14
Convenience operation of 
windows and glass 
roof 36
Convenience starting 
feature 61
"Coolant" 198
Coolant 195, 196
Cooler, refer to Rear 
cooler 113
Country of destination 133
Courtesy lighting 101
Creating voice address 
book 142
Cruise control 71
Ð active cruise control 73
Cruising range 85
Cup holder, refer to 
Beverage holders 115
Curb weight 214
Current fuel 
consumption 85
D
Data 212
"Date" 88
Daytime driving lamps 99
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 93
Defrosting the windshield, 
refer to Defrosting 
windows 104
Defrosting windows 104
Defrost setting 104
"DELETE" for 
navigation 136, 137
Destination 133
Destination during 
navigation
Ð selecting in 
Information 135
Ð selecting using voice 143
Destination entry 132
Destination guidance
Ð interrupting 141
Ð terminating 141
Destination list 136
"Dest. input" 132
"Detour" 141 

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dialed numbers 180
Digital coverage area for 
navigation 130
Dimensions 213
Dipstick, engine oil 195
Direction
Ð arrow 140
Ð to destination 139
Ð voice instructions 141
Directional indicators, refer 
to Turn signal 
indicators 69
Disc brakes 123
Displacement 212
Display
Ð Control Center 21
Ð Control Display 17
Display illumination 100
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument 
illumination 100
Display of faults 82
Displays 12
Disposal, battery 35
Distance 85
Distance tempomat, refer 
to Active cruise 
control 73
Distance to destination 85
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 90
Door entry lighting 101
Door keys 32
Doors
Ð child-safety lock 58
Ð locking and unlocking 33
Ð manual operation 36
Ð remote control 33
DOT Quality Grades 190
Draft-free ventilation 105
Driving stability control 92
Driving tips 122
"DSC" 93
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 92
"DTC" 92
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control 13, 92
"DVD" 148, 166DVD changer 165
Ð adjusting the picture 168
Ð adjusting the tone 149
Ð controls 148
Ð country codes 166
Ð DVD controller 166
Ð fast forward 167
Ð freezing frame 168
Ð humidity 170
Ð reverse 167
Ð searching for chapter 167
Ð selecting a track 167
Ð selecting camera 
angle 169
Ð selecting DVD 167
Ð selecting language 168
Ð selecting picture 
format 168
Ð selecting subtitles 168
Ð specific menu 169
Ð switching on 166
Ð temperature range 170
Ð volume 149
DVD Multimedia changer, 
refer to DVD changer 165
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC 93
Dynamic Drive 94
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC 92
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC 92
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 91
"EDC" 94
Ð "Comfort" 94
Ð "Sport" 94
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control 94Electrical malfunction
Ð automatic transmission 
lockout 68
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð parking brake 65
Electric power seat 45, 46
Electric power windows 41
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment 52
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV 91
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC 94
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to Entry/
pass tags 126
Emergency call
Ð starting 177
Ð using button 177
Emergency operation
Ð automatic transmission 
lockout 68
Ð doors 36
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð luggage compartment 
lid 39
Ð parking brake 65
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartmentÕs interior 39
"Emissions inspection" 82
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control 85
Energy Control 85
Engine compartment 195
Engine coolant 195, 196
"Engine oil" 198
Engine oil 
consumption 195
Engine oil grades 196
Engine output 212
Engine specifications 212
"Entertainm." 24
"Entertainment"
 18, 21, 148
Entry/pass tags 126 

Everything from A to Z
220 Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control 85
Equalizer 149, 150
ESP, refer to DSC 92
Extended vehicle storage, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Exterior mirrors 51
Ð automatic dimming 
feature 51
"Extra"
Ð in "Climate" menu 106
Ð rear air conditioning 109
Ð rear cooler 113
F
Factory preparations for 
phone installation 177
Fader 149
"Fader" for audio mode  150
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 82
Failure of a current 
consumer 206
Fan, refer to Air supply 104
"Fastest route" 137
Fastest route 137
Filling the washer 
reservoir 71
Filling the windshield 
washer reservoir 71
First-aid kit 207
Fittings, towing 209
Flashlight 114
Flat Tire Monitor 95
Flat tires 188, 191
"FM..." 148, 152, 154
FM waveband 152
Fog lamps 100
"Footwell" 107
Footwell lamps 101
Front armrest, refer to Front 
center armrest 114
Front center armrest 114
Front seat adjustment 44
Front-to-rear adjustment in 
audio mode 149"FTM" 95
Fuel 187
Fuel capacity 186
Fuel economy 86
Fuel filler door 186
Ð releasing in the event of 
electrical defect 186
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy Control 85
Fuel specifications 187
Fuel tank capacity 186
"FULL MENU" 167, 168
"Full Release" 24
Fuses 206
G
Garage door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control 111
Gasoline 187
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
Gearshifts, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 66
General driving notes 122
Glasses compartment 115
Glass roof, electrical 42
Ð closing in the event of an 
electrical malfunction 43
Ð convenience operation 36
Ð remote control 34
Glove compartment 114
GPS, refer to Navigation 
system 130
H
Hand lamp 114
Hands-free 
microphone 177
Hands-free system 177
Having vehicle towed 208
Hazard warning flashers 14
Headlamp control, 
automatic 99
Headlamp flasher 69
Headlamp washers 70Headlamp washer 
system 71
Head Light, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light 99
Head restraints 47
Ð front head restraints, 
active 47
Heated seats 49
Heated steering wheel 52
Heating and ventilation 102
Heating while stopped 105
Height 213
Height adjustment
Ð seats 45
Ð steering wheel 52
"Help" 18, 21
Help texts in Control 
Display 22
High beams 100
Ð replacing bulbs 201
Home address 142, 143
Horn 11
"Hotline" 182
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to DBC 93
Hydroplaning 122, 191
I
Ice warning 80
iDrive, refer to Control 
Center 17
Ignition key 32
Ignition lock 60
Ð with Comfort Access 60
Independent 
ventilation 109
"Indep. ventil." 109
Indicator lamps 12
"Individual" 107
Individual button 
assignment 17
Ð on steering wheel 52
Inflation pressure 188
Info Display 12
"Information" for 
navigation 135, 136
Information on the 
navigation system, refer 
to Voice guidance for 
navigation 141 

Reference 221
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Infrared windshield, refer to 
Entry/pass tags 126
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Info Display 10, 12, 14
Instrument cluster 
switch 70
Instrument illumination 100
Integrated universal remote 
control 111
Ð malfunctions, refer to 
Entry/pass tags 126
Interior lamps 100
Ð remote control 34
Interior mirror
Ð automatic dimming 
feature 51
Interior motion sensor 41
Ð switching off 34, 41
Interior rearview mirror 51
Intermittent operation for 
window wiper, refer to 
Rain sensor 70
J
Joystick
Ð refer to Control Center 17
Ð refer to Controller 17
Jump-starting 207
K
Keyless Go, refer to 
Comfort Access 34
Keyless opening and 
closing, refer to Comfort 
Access 34
Key Memory 54
Keys 32
Ð adapter for spare key 32
Kickdown 67
L
Language control 16, 25
"Last" 180
"Last dest." 136
"Last exit" 141
Latch, refer to LATCH 
child-restraint fixing 58LATCH child-restraint 
fixing 58
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes 101
"Left"
Ð for automatic climate 
control 106
Ð for seat heating 50
Length 213
Level control system 96
License plate lamp, 
replacing bulbs 202
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs 101
Lighter 116
Lighting of instruments 100
Lights on warning 99
Light switch 99
"Limit" 86
"Limited Release" 24
Limit selection, 
adjustment 86
Lists, Control Center 19
Litter container 114
Loading the vehicle 125
"Location"
 135, 142, 143
Lock code 178
Locking without key, refer 
to Comfort Access 34
"LOGIC7" for audio 
mode 150
Louvers 102
Low beams 99
Ð automatic 99
Lower back support, refer 
to Lumbar support 46
Lug bolts 204
Luggage compartment
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð opening from the 
inside 38
Ð operating via remote 
control 34Luggage compartment lid
Ð automatic 34, 38
Ð Comfort Access 35
Ð emergency operation 39
Ð emergency release 39
Ð locking separately 37
Ð opening from the 
inside 38
Ð opening from the 
outside 37
Ð operating via remote 
control 34
Luggage compartment 
net 39
Luggage compartment 
volume 214
Luggage rack, refer to 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack 125
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires 192
Maintenance 198
Make-up mirror 51
Malfunction displays 82
Manually controlled 
recirculated air 104
Manual operation
Ð automatic 
transmission 67
Ð automatic transmission 
lockout 68
Ð doors 36
Ð fuel filler door 186
Ð glass roof 43
Ð luggage compartment 
lid 39
Ð parking brake 65
Manual release of 
transmission lockout 68
Map CD/DVD 130
"Map dir. travel" for 
navigation 140
"Map facing N" 139
"Map facing N." for 
navigation 140
Maximum axle loads 214
Maximum roof weight 214 

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