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Notes
 
4
 
Notes 
Using this Owner's Manual 
 
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have 
made every effort to furnish you with a con-
venient reference source affording quick 
access to all the essentials. The fastest way 
to find detailed information on any specific 
subject is to turn to the comprehensive 
index at the back of the manual. For a brief 
initial overview, please refer to the first 
chapter. 
Should the day come when you decide to 
sell your BMW, please remember to make 
certain that the new owner receives this 
Owner's Manual; it is an important part of 
the vehicle.
 
Additional sources of information
 
If you have any additional questions, your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
You can find information on BMW, e.g. 
technology, on the Internet at 
www.bmwusa.com.
 
Symbols used 
 
Indicates precautions that must be 
followed precisely in order to avoid 
the possibility of personal injury and seri-
ous damage to the vehicle. 
 
<
 
Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
Contains information that will assist 
you in gaining the optimum benefit 
from your vehicle and enable you to care 
more effectively for your vehicle. 
Refers to measures that can be taken 
to help protect the environment. 
 
* 
Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras 
when available.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to 
select individual functions.
 
{
 
...
 
}
 
Verbal instructions to use with the 
voice command system.
 
{{
 
...
 
}}
 
Identifies the answers generated by 
the voice command system.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer 
to page 54. Identifies functions that 
can be specifically adapted for a particular 
key or vehicle. These adjustments can be 
performed either by yourself or by your 
BMW center.
 
Symbols on vehicle components 
 
Indicates that you should consult the 
relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or 
assembly. These sections contain information on 
using the voice command system. 
     
        
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At a glance 
This overview of buttons, switches and
displays is intended to serve as a source
of orientation in your vehicle's operating
environment. The section will also assist
you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available
for operating the various systems. 
     
        
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Cockpit
 
10
 
Cockpit 
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 
 
1
 
Roller sun blind for rear window112
 
2
 
Rear window safety switch42 
 
3
 
Electric power windows41
 
4
 
Exterior mirrors51
 
5
 
Parking brake62
 
6
 
Parking lamps and low beams99
 
7
 
Instrument lighting100
 
8
 
Turn signal indicators69
High beams, 
headlamp flasher100 
     
        
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At a glance
 
 11
 
Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
 
9
 
Steering wheel16
 
10
 
Info Display12
 
11
 
Automatic transmission lever66
 
12
 
Ignition lock60
 
16
 
Horn: the entire surface
 
20
 
Fog lamps100
 
21
 
Releasing the engine hood194 Computer84,
Check Control82
Computer84
Standing lamps100
 
13
 
Switching ignition on/off and 
starting the engine60,61
 
14
 
Windshield wipers70
Rain sensor70
 
15
 
PDC Park Distance Control90
 
17
 
Steering wheel heater52
Steering wheel adjustment52
 
18
 
Unlocking luggage 
compartment38
 
19
 
Programmable cruise 
control71
Front fog lamps 
     
        
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Cockpit
 
12
 
Info Display 
 
1
 
To view odometer display and 
reset trip odometer to zero80
 
2
 
Speedometer with display for 
 
>
 
Programmable cruise control 71 
or
 
>
 
Active cruise control73
 
>
 
Speed limit86 
 
3
 
Indicator and warning lamps12
 
4
 
Tachometer 80 
with destination guidance 
navigation system139
 
5
 
Indicator for 
 
>
 
Computer 84 
or
 
>Text message of the Check 
Control82
or
>Voice command system25
6Transmission range selection66
7Automatic transmission program 
display66 8Indicator for 
>Clock88
>Outside temperature80
or
>Indicator and warning lamps of 
the Check Control82
9Computer with fuel gauge85, 84 
10Fog lamps100
Indicator and warning lamps 
Technology that monitors itself 
The indicator and warning lamps identified 
by the 
+ symbol are subjected to an oper-
ation check each time you switch on the 
ignition or start the engine. They each light 
up once for different periods of time. 
When a malfunction occurs in a monitored 
system, the corresponding lamp will either 
fail to go out when the engine is started, or 
it will come on again during normal driving. 
For information on how you should respond 
when this happens, please refer to the 
pages indicated. 
     
        
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At a glance
 13Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Please fasten safety belts +49
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 
+92 
DTC Dynamic Traction Control92
ABS Antilock Brake System
 +91
Parking brake/brake hydraulics/
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control 
+62/ 197/ 93 
Parking brake/brake hydraulics/
DBC Dynamic Brake Control for 
Canadian models
Parking brake 
+62,64 
Parking brake62,64 
Automatic parking brake Ð 
Automatic Hold 
+63,64 
Service Engine Soon 
+199
Indicator lamp for Canadian 
models
Airbags 
+97 
Turn signal indicators69High beams/
headlamp flasher100 
Front fog lamps 100 
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light 
up in different colors and combinations. 
The following section explains the signifi-
cance of the individual colors as well as 
how you should respond when they 
appear.
>Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately 
or 
an important reminder
>Red and yellow:
Continue to drive cautiously
>Yellow:
Have the system inspected at 
the earliest opportunity
or
for your information
>Green:
For your information
>Blue:
For your information.
Indicator and warning lamps of 
the Check Control
Other indicator and warning lamps appear 
in the display 8 of the Info Display as nec-
essary, accompanied by supplementary 
text, refer to Check Control, page 82. 
     
        
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Cockpit
14
Comfort area: controls and displays 
     
        
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At a glance
 15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Glasses compartment115
2Storage compartment115
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment103
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104
7Defrosting windshield and windows 
and removing condensation104
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Maximum cooling: press104
10Glass roof, electric42
11Memory buttons for integrated 
universal remote control111
12Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Switching off automatic climate 
control: press104, 106
13Reading lamps101
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps100
16Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment103
17Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Residual heat mode: press103, 105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning104
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment106
23Station/track search and CD, DVD148
24Central locking system36
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons1727Seat adjustment44
Heated seats49
Active seat ventilation50
Active seat51
Seat, mirror and 
steering wheel memory53