Practical interior accessories
114
Glove compartment
Opening
Press button. The glove compartment
opens automatically and the lamps come
on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
Rechargeable flashlight
The flashlight is located on the left side of
the glove compartment.
It features integral overload protection, so
it can be left in its holder continuously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched
off when it is inserted into its holder.
Failure to comply with this precaution
could lead to overcharging and damage.<
Front center armrest
A storage compartment is located in the
armrest between the front seats. 1Open the right cover
2Open the left cover
A removable coin holder is provided in the
front of the compartment. Briefly press to
open.
The mat within the compartment can be
removed for cleaning.
Depending upon your model specification,
any of the following may be located in the
storage compartment:
>Removable CD holder
*
>Fold-out and removable storage com-
partment
*, e.g. for glasses or portable
phone
>Fold-out and removable litter con-
tainer
*.
Locking storage compartment in
the front armrest
You can use the key to lock the storage
compartment in the armrest.
You can lock the luggage compart-
ment lid and the armrest storage
compartment separately, refer to page 37,
and then retain the key in your possession
while handing over only the remote control
when leaving the vehicle for valet parking
etc., refer to page 32; this prevents unau-
thorized access to the luggage and front
storage compartments.<
Ventilating storage compartment in
the front armrest
You can use the serrated dial in the storage
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate
control setting, the temperature
Controls
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear center armrest
Before folding down the armrest,
adjust the head restraint to its lowest
position, refer to page 48.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button in the handle recess and
fold up the cover.
Comfort seat in rear
Before folding down the armrest,
adjust the head restraint to its lowest
position, refer to page 48.<
To open the storage compartment:
Press the button and fold up the cover.
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, convenient transport
of up to four pairs of standard skis or up to
two snowboards.
The ski bag itself plus the additional capac-
ity provided by the luggage compartment
make it possible to transport skis with a
length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of
6.9 ft/2.10 m in length are loaded the ski
bag will tend to contract, reducing its over-
all capacity.
Loading
1.Lower the center armrest, open the
cover and place it on the armrest
2.Remove the cover panel
* and place it
on the controller in the rear
3.Open the hatch in the luggage compart-
ment:
Press the handle and slide it to the right
4.Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper allows more conven-
ient access to stored objects and can
also be left open to allow the ski bag to
dry.
Please ensure that the skis are clean before
loading them into the bag. Take care to
avoid damage from sharp edges.
Driving tips
125Reference
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Controls
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Stowing cargo
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and
as low as possible, placing it directly
behind the bulkhead behind the rear
seats
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat
is not occupied, secure each safety belt
in the opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net* or securing straps
to hold down small and lightweight lug-
gage and cargo, refer to page 39
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available
at your BMW center. Anchorages for
attaching these heavy-duty straps have
been provided in your vehicle's luggage
compartment, refer to the illustration
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the anchorage fittings.
Always position and secure the load
correctly. If you do not, it can even
endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross
vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 214, as excessive
loads can pose a safety hazard, and may
also place you in violation of freeway safety
laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger com-
partment, as they could fly around and
pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occu-
pants during abrupt braking or evasive
maneuvers .<
Roof-mounted luggage
rack*
Anchorage points
The anchorage points are located within
the door openings.
A special rack system is available as an
option for your BMW. Please comply with
the precautions included with the installa-
tion instructions.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's cen-
ter of gravity when loaded, they have a
major effect on its handling and steering
response.
You should therefore always remember not
to exceed the approved roof weight, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle
loads when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights in the
Technical data section on page 214.
Make sure that the load is not too heavy,
and that it does not extend outward to
beyond the limits of the loading surface.
Always load the heaviest pieces first Ð on
the bottom. Be sure that adequate clear-
ance is maintained for raising the glass
roof, and that objects do not project into
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
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 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
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