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Top and bottom status lines
1Hands-free mode active 
2Portable phone reception strength
3Display field
>of the telephone provider
>of the entered/selected phone 
number
4Telephone status 
>Green: incoming or outgoing call 
>Red: no network available 
>Yellow: routed through alternate 
service network Ð roaming 
5Traffic Message Channel activated Ð 
currently not available
6Status Check Control82 
>Yellow: priority 2 Ð the symbol 
flashes briefly. You can use the "Car 
data" menu to have the status report 
shown on the Control Display 
>Red: priority 1 Ð these messages 
appear immediately, accompanied by 
a gong and a flashing symbol 
Status Service Interval Display81 
>Red: at least one service interval 
has been exceeded 7Temperature selection display, right 
side of passenger compartment 
8Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment 
9Entertainment: display for radio, CD, 
TV, DVD
10Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment
11Temperature selection display, left side 
of passenger compartment 
Assistance window
The status lines in the assistance window 
show the following:
>Outside temperature 
>Navigation system destination
>Time 
>Date.
Control Center in rear*
Rear screen 
Folding open rear screen:
1.Swing folding arm upward until it 
engages
2.Fold open rear screen.
The rear screen is ready for operation.
Folding down rear screen:
1.Align rear screen straight
2.Fold rear screen downward; folding arm 
unlocks
3.Swing folding arm downward. 

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Service Interval Display 
Displays in the Info Display 
The distance/period remaining until your 
next service briefly appears when you 
switch on the ignition. 
The Info Display immediately 
switches to its computer mode when 
you press one of the two buttons in the turn 
signal indicator lever, refer to page 84.<
Displays in the Control Display
You can view additional information on ser-
vice and maintenance procedures by 
selecting the "Car data" menu. 
1.Select     and confirm
2.Select "Service" and confirm 3.The display shows a list of selected ser-
vice and maintenance procedures, as 
well as legally-mandated official 
inspections. 
Red sectors 
The service deadline has already passed. 
Yellow sectors 
The deadline for service or an official 
inspection is approaching. Please contact 
your BMW center for an appointment. 
Green sectors 
No service is currently required. If you 
desire, certain maintenance operations can 
be carried out at the next service at the 
customer's request. 
You can request more detailed information 
on every entry. 
Turn the controller to scroll through the list, 
then confirm the selected entry. 
Confirm   or turn the controller to exit 
from the list. 
The display disappears when the 
symbol is confirmed. 

Everything under control
82 The Service Interval Display does not 
continue counting down to the next 
service during periods when the vehicle is 
stored with the battery disconnected or the 
battery switch OFF. 
Please remember that brake fluid should 
be changed every two years at the latest, 
even if the display does not yet indicate 
that service is required, refer to page 197. 
This same precaution applies to all of the 
other service and maintenance operations 
scheduled according to periodic inter-
vals.<
Displaying and entering dates for 
legally prescribed emission and 
vehicle inspections 
1.Select "Emissions inspection" or "State 
inspection" and confirm 
2.Turn the controller to select date input 
3.Confirm the inspection date. The first 
part of the date entry is activated Ð 
here month. 
>Turn to reset 
>Press to store and move to the next 
entry Ð here year. 
The system applies the date of the last 
entry stored.4.Press the controller to select "CON-
FIRM". 
A requirement is that you have cor-
rectly set the date and time in the 
Control Center, refer to page 88.< 
Displays in the Info Display
If the deadline for your next emissions or 
state vehicle inspection is approaching, the 
remaining distance and time will appear 
briefly when you switch on the ignition. 
Your Service Advisor will determine 
your vehicle's current service require-
ments by reading out the data stored in the 
vehicle's key.< 
Check Control 
Messages and indicator lamps in the 
Info Display 
Messages and faults in systems appear in 
text form accompanied by an indicator 
lamp symbol. The alert is accompanied by 
a gong. 
Reports are assigned one of two priority 
ratings:  

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Priority 1: 
These status messages and malfunction 
reports are signaled by a gong. Simulta-
neous defects will be displayed consecu-
tively. These messages cannot be deleted, 
and they remain in the display until the 
problem is corrected. Supplementary infor-
mation is also shown on the Control Dis-
play, refer to Automatic display on the Con-
trol Display. 
Priority 2: 
These status messages and malfunction 
reports appear in the Info Display for 
approx. 20 seconds. 
Briefly press the CHECK button on the turn 
signal indicator lever to cancel the mes-
sage in the display, if allowed by priority 
rating. 
Requesting stored messages using the 
Control Center see there. 
Check Control symbol and messages 
on the Control Display 
Depending on the status of the monitored 
systems, the Check Control symbol   is 
displayed in different colors. 
Yellow or red 
Faults are present in the monitored sys-
tems. Depending upon how serious the 
problem is, a supplementary message may 
also appear on the Control Display. 
Requesting stored messages using the 
Control Center see there. 
The symbol in the status line also indi-
cates the status of the Service Interval 
Display, refer to page 23.< 
Automatic display on the Control 
Display 
These supplementary messages are 
intended to assist you in assessing the 
severity of malfunctions; they provide you 
with the information you need to decide on 
the best way to respond. 
Select   and confirm to switch off the dis-
play. 
Requesting stored messages using 
the Control Center 
1.Select "Car data" 
2.Select     and confirm
3.Select "Check" and confirm 
4.The stored status reports appear in the 
display. Select the desired report and 
confirm.  

A congenial climate
108 Select "Individual" and confirm. The AUTO 
program is deactivated. 
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter 
The microfilter removes dust and pollen 
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by 
filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-
side air. Your BMW center replaces this 
combined filter as a standard part of your 
scheduled maintenance. 
You can select a display of more detailed 
information in the Service Interval Display, 
refer to page 81. 
Rear air conditioner*
The following settings and operating 
modes can be selected and adjusted sep-
arately on the left and right sides: 
1Adjusting cooling
2Maximum cooling
3Adjusting air supply manually
4Switching off rear air conditioner
Switching on rear air conditioner 
To switch on the rear air conditioner 
>select maximum cooling 2 
>press the OFF button 4 again 
>in the Control Center, select "Rear air 
cond." and confirm, refer to Switching 
on/off using the Control Center. 
When you switch on the rear air con-
ditioner, you simultaneously switch 
on the rear cooler, refer to page 113.< 
Adjusting cooling 
You can also set the system to 
provide the desired level of 
cooling by turning. We recom-
mend setting the system for 
moderate cooling. When you 
start the vehicle, this system ensures that 
the selected setting is achieved as quickly 
as possible. It then maintains this tempera-
ture, regardless of the season. 
Adjusting air supply manually 
You can adjust the air supply by 
turning.
Maximum cooling 
This program quickly provides 
maximum cooling. 
The system automatically switches to the 
recirculated-air mode while a high-speed 
stream of air simultaneously emerges from 
the vent outlets. For this reason you should 
ensure that these outlets are open before 
selecting this program.
Switching off rear air conditioner 
The air conditioner is switched 
off. 
Press the button again to switch back on.  

Maintenance
198
Maintenance 
The BMW Maintenance 
System 
The BMW Maintenance System is 
designed to ensure that your vehicle will 
continue to furnish consistent reliability 
combined with optimized safety. The ser-
vice schedule also includes operations 
related to the vehicle's comfort and conve-
nience features, such as replacement of 
the filters for the inside air. The aim is to 
optimize maintenance with regard to 
reducing the cost of running the vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to 
sell your BMW, you will find that a complete 
dealer service history is an asset of inesti-
mable value. 
CBS Condition Based Service 
CBS is a more advanced version of the 
Service Interval Display. Sensors combine 
with highly-specialized algorithms to sup-
ply service information that reflects your 
vehicle's actual operating conditions more 
precisely than ever before. 
The system now furnishes individual dis-
plays of the times remaining until the dead-
lines for specific service operations as well 
as official state inspections:
>Engine oil 
>Brakes: separate for front and rear 
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter 
>Brake fluid 
>Spark plugs >Vehicle check 
>Coolant 
>Official state inspections. 
CBS monitors both current and upcoming 
service requirements. After accessing the 
data stored in the vehicle's key, your BMW 
Service Advisor is able to suggest precisely 
the right array of service procedures for 
your own individual vehicle. 
By letting you define a service and main-
tenance regimen that reflects your own 
individual requirements, Condition Based 
Service builds the basis for trouble-free 
driving. 
You can find more detailed information 
on  the Service Interval Display on page 81. 
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models for additional information 
on service requirements. 
Have service and repair operations 
performed at your BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service 
procedures are confirmed by entries in 
your vehicle's Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and War-
ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Cana-
dian models. These entries verify that your 
vehicle has received the specified regular 
maintenance, and may also be required 
when submitting warranty claims.< 
Care 
You can find everything you need to know 
on this topic by consulting the separate 
Caring for your vehicle brochure.  

Everything from A to Z
222 Maximum speed, refer to 
Limit 86
"Memo" 88
Memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory 53
"MENU" for DVD mode 169
"Menu name" 22
Menus
Ð computer 21
Ð Control Display 21
"MFL" 52
"Microfilter" 198
Microfilter 108
Microphone for hands-free 
system 177
Mirrors 51
Ð dimming feature 51
Ð heating 51
Ð memory 53
"Missed" 181
Missed calls 181
Modifications, technical 6
Monitor, refer to Control 
Center 17
Monitor, refer to Control 
Display
Ð in the rear 23
Ð switching off 18
Most frequently called 
numbers 180
Most recent portable phone 
numbers 180
N
"Name" for navigation 133
"Navigation" 18, 21, 131
Navigation computer
Ð installation location 130
Navigation destination
Ð manual entry 132
Ð selecting from the 
directory 134Navigation system 130
Ð current position 143
Ð destination entry 132
Ð destination guidance in 
assistance window 131
Ð destination list 136
Ð digital coverage area 130
Ð directory 134
Ð manual entry of 
destination address 132
Ð map CD/DVD 130
Ð new route 140
Ð recent destinations 136
Ð route display 139
Ð route list 140
Ð route selection 137
Ð selecting destination in 
"Information" 135
Ð selecting points of 
interest 135
Ð selection options 132
Ð starting 131
Ð starting destination 
guidance 139
Ð switching off, refer to 
Terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance 141
Ð terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance 141
Ð town and city centers 144
Ð voice guidance 141
Ð volume adjustment 141
Ð wordmatch principle 138
"Navi info." 52
"New dest." 132
"New route" 140
"Next"
Ð looking for interesting 
destinations 136
Ð selecting destination via 
map 135
"None Release" 24
Notebook of voice 
command system 27
Nozzles 102
NTSC during TV mode 164
O
OBD connector 199Occupant-restraint 
systems 49, 97
Odometer 80
Oil additives 196
Oil change intervals, refer 
to Service Interval 
Display 81
Oil consumption 195
Oil dipstick 195
Oil grades 196, 196
"OK" for DVD mode 169
"ON / OFF" speed limit 87
Onboard Diagnostic OBD 
interface socket 199
Onboard tool kit 200
"On country" 136
"1,2,3" 179
"On location" 135
"On town/city" 136
Opening and closing
Ð from inside 36
Ð from outside 36
Opening without key, refer 
to Comfort Access 34
Operating temperatures
Ð in radio mode 148
Oral note 27
Orientation
Ð changing the display 140
Orientation menu 18
Orientation to north 140
Outside temperature 
display 80
P
PAL during TV mode 164
Panic mode 34
Park detent, refer to 
Transmission 
lockout 67, 68
Park Distance Control 
PDC 90
Parking aid 90
Parking brake 62
Ð Automatic Hold 63
Ð manual operation 65
Parking lamps 99
Ð replacing bulbs 201 

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