
At a glance
 17Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
Climate
>Air distribution
>Independent ventilation
 menu
>Switching off the Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for traffic information
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central 
locking system
>Display of the service requirements and 
dates for statutory emission and vehicle 
inspections
Menu navigation 
As of ignition key position 1, the following mes-
sage appears on the Control Display:
Confirm the message by pressing the control-
ler; this opens the start menu.
Start menu 
From the start menu, you can open four menus 
by moving the controller left, right, forward, or 
back. Pressing the controller opens the   menu.
Opening start menu
Press the   button.
To open the start menu from the   menu:
Press the   button twice. 
Displays in menu 
1In menus, you can change fields to select 
the menu items they contain or to make 
adjustments. The respective current field 
appears brighter.
2Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
3Arrows indicate the possibility of accessing 
other menu items that are not currently vis-
ible.
4Settings are displayed graphically, numeri-
cally, or as text. 

Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
The key set
1Every master key with remote control con-
tains an extended-life battery as a power 
supply, which is charged automatically in 
the ignition lock as you drive. You should 
use each master key at least twice a year in 
order to maintain the charge condition. 
Depending on which master key is detected 
by the vehicle during unlocking, different 
settings in the vehicle are requested and 
executed, refer to Key Memory below. 
2Spare key for storage in a safe place, such 
as in your wallet. 
This key does not fit in the locks of the lug-
gage compartment lid and the hotel func-
tion, refer to page32. This is an advantage 
when valet parking at a hotel, for example. 
The key is not intended for constant use.
New keys
New, additional or replacement keys are avail-
able at your BMW center.
Key Memory
How the system functions
Doubtless you have often reflected on how 
great it would be if you could configure your 
vehicle's various adjustment settings to meet 
your own personal requirements. BMW has 
designed several freely selectable options into 
the vehicle during its development. You can set 
these as desired via the Control Center.You can have up to four different basic settings 
adjusted for four different persons for the spe-
cific keys. The only requirement is that each 
person uses his or her own master key with 
remote control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote 
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual 
key by means of a data exchange and makes 
adjustments accordingly.
Scope of Key Memory
>When unlocking with the remote control, 
either unlock only the driver's door or the 
entire vehicle, refer to page29.
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or 
after starting to drive, refer to page31
>Assigning the programmable function but-
tons on the steering wheel, refer to page51.
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page77
>Units of measure for consumption, 
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page77
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page78
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page78
>Date format, refer to page79.
>Displaying optical warning for the PDC Park 
Distance Control
*, refer to page80.
>Selection and brightness of the display for 
the Head-Up Display
*, refer to page89.
>Air distribution, temperature and intensity 
for the automatic climate control, refer to 
page96.
>Setting the language information for the 
destination guidance of the navigation sys-
tem
*, refer to page126. 

A congenial climate
96 it off while also increasing the air volume as 
required.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used 
over a longer period of time, as the air quality 
inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.<
Residual heat mode
Press the button when the motor is 
switched off and warm.
The heat stored in the engine is 
used to heat the passenger com-
partment, e.g. when stopped at a school to pick 
up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate control 
settings as of ignition key position 1.
Provided that the engine has warmed to its nor-
mal operating temperature and the battery is 
charged, you can use this function for up to 
15 minutes after switching off the ignition. The 
LED in the button lights up to confirm compli-
ance with both of these conditions.
Switching off automatic climate control
The air volume, the heater and the 
cooling function are all switched 
off.
You can restart the automatic cli-
mate control by pressing any of its buttons 
except the REST button.
Settings using Control Center
Ignition key:
>In vehicles with separate drives for audio 
CDs and navigation DVDs, ignition key in 
position 2.
>In vehicles with one drive for audio CDs, 
ignition key in position 1.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
You can set the following:
>Manual air distribution, separate for driver's 
side and passenger side
>Adapting temperature in upper body region
>Intensity of the AUTO program
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Manual air distribution
You can preset the air distribution yourself and 
also adjust the air temperature in the upper 
body area.
1.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired field by moving the con-
troller and turn the controller to adjust the 
air distribution.
1Airflow directed toward the windshield and 
side windows, driver's side only
2Airflow for the upper body
3Air to footwell 

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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
To select the front passenger area: 
Move the controller to the right.
Pressing the AUTO button raises and 
lowers the air distribution settings on the 
Control Display.<
Adapting temperature in upper body 
region
1.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the field by moving the controller and 
adjust the air distribution by turning the 
controller.
Setting intensity of AUTO program
To meet your individual needs, you can weaken 
or strengthen the intensity of the automatic cli-
mate control.
1.Select "Automatic programs" and press the 
controller.
2.Select the desired intensity and press the 
controller.
Convertible program
When the convertible top is opened, the con-
vertible program can also be selected. In the 
convertible program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driving with the convert-
ible top open. In addition, the air supply is 
increased as the speed increases.
If the convertible program has been selected, it 
is automatically active every time the top is 
opened.
The effect of the convertible program can 
be greatly enhanced if the wind deflector 
is installed.<
Ventilation
1Serrated dial for smoothly opening and 
closing air vents
2Lever for changing the airflow direction
Do not drop any foreign bodies into the 
vent outlets, as otherwise these could be 
catapulted outwards and lead to injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, for instance, if the interior 
has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past 
you and is not directed straight at you.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from 
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter 
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW 
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance. 
 You can have more detailed information shown 
on the Control Display, refer to page70. 

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
Changing scale127{Scale ... kilometers} or
{Scale ... meters}
Displaying streets and towns/cities of the 
route127{Route list}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Displaying the computer75{Onboard info}
Displaying the trip computer75{Trip computer}
Setting speed limit76{Limit}
Starting the stopwatch77{Stopwatch}
FunctionCommand
Switching on radio136{Radio on}
Opening "FM"136{FM menu}
Opening "AM"136{AM menu}
Selecting the radio station136{Station} name
Opening "Presets"136{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
Selecting stored stations136{Station ...}
Opening "Manual"137{FM manual} or
{AM manual}
Opening the radio station with the best 
reception138{AM Autostore}
Opening "CD"143{CD menu}
Selecting a CD143{CD 1...6}
Selecting a track144{Track ...}
FunctionCommand
Opening "Vent settings"96{Vent settings}
Opening "Automatic programs"97{Automatic programs}
Opening "Parked car operation"98{Parked car operation}
Opening "Automatic ventilation"98{Automatic ventilation}
Displaying the activation times98{Activation time} 

Everything from A to Z
200 Audio132
– controls132
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Automatic
– air distribution95
– air volume95
– cruise control61,62
– headlamp control91
– service notification160
– steering wheel adjustment, 
refer to Easy entry/exit50
– storing stations138
Automatic car washes110
– also refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control94
– automatic air distribution95
– convertible program97
– settings using Control 
Center96
– switching off96
Automatic curb monitor47
"Automatic programs"97
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC95
Automatic station search137
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– convenience start55
– Dynamic Driving Control59
– interlock54
– kick-down58
– selector lever interlock58
– shiftlock58
– starting engine55
– towing188
– tow-starting189
"Automatic ventilation"98
AUTO program with 
automatic climate control95
"Autostore" on the 
radio136,138
Average fuel consumption74
– setting units77
Average speed74"Avoid ferries" for 
navigation123
Avoid freeways for 
navigation122
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation122
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms35
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation123
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights192
"A - Z"153
B
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backup lamps, refer to 
Reverse gear56
Balance, refer to Tone 
control134
Balance adjustment in audio 
mode, right/left134
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit186
"Bass", refer to Tone 
control134
Bass, refer to Tone 
control133
Battery
– jump starting186
– refer to Vehicle battery183
Being towed188
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders103
Black ice, refer to Ice 
warning69
Blower, refer to Air volume95
BMW Assist159
– enabling159
– services offered160
BMW maintenance 
system178
"BMW Service"161
"BMW Service settings"159
Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders103Brake Assistant, refer to DBC 
Dynamic Brake Control81
Brake fluid177
– warning lamp177
Brake Force Display86
Brake hydraulic system177
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display86
– replacing bulbs182
Brake pads177
– breaking-in108
Brake rotors110
Brakes109
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System81
– brake fluid177
– Brake Force Display86
– brake pads108,177
– breaking-in108
– CBC Cornering Brake 
Control81
– handbrake55
Brake system108
– brake fluid level177
– brake pads108,177
– brake rotors110
– breaking-in108
– warning lamp13,83,177
Brake wear warning
– brake pads177
Braking
– electronic brake-force 
distribution81
– refer to Braking safely109
Breakdown assistance161
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance186
Breaking-in108
– clutch108
– differential108
Break wear warning
– warning lamp177
"Brightness"77
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections128 

Everything from A to Z
202 Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine54
"Communication"152
"Communication 
settings"159
Compact disc
– refer to CD changer143
– refer to CD player143
Computer74
– clock, 12h/24h clock 
mode78
– displays on Control 
Display74
– hour signal78
"Concert hall"135
Condition Based Service 
CBS178
"Confirmation"30
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking30
Connecting a vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Socket103
Consumption display, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption74
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"125
Control Center16
– adjusting brightness77
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control96
– changing settings19,77
– changing the menu page19
– changing time and date78
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controller16
– display, menus16
– language selection78
– menu item selection19
– menu navigation17
– operating elements16
– selecting units of 
measurement and display 
format77
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols17
Control Display16Controller, refer to Control 
Center16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– convertible top30,31
– glass sunroof30,31
– windows30,31
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting engine54,55
Convertible
– convertible program for 
automatic climate control97
– opening and closing 
windows36
– rollover protection 
system87
– top39
– wind deflector42
Convertible top
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– convenience operation31
– emergency closing41
– manual closing in the event 
of an electrical 
malfunction41
– opening and closing40
Coolant176
– level176
Cooling, maximum95
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC81
Country of destination for 
navigation116
Courtesy lighting93
Cruise control61
– active cruise control62
Cruising range74
Cup holders103
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights192
"Current position"125
Current position
– displaying125
– entering120
– storing120
"Customer Relations"162
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data192
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting93
Data192
– capacities195
– dimensions193
– engine192
– weights192
"Date"79
Date69
– setting78
"Date format"79
Daytime driving lamps91
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control81
– malfunction83
– warning lamp83
"Deactivated"47
Deactivating front passenger 
airbag, Coupe52
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Deep water, refer to Driving 
through water109
Defrosting windows95
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation95
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows95
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows95
"Delete address book" for 
navigation121
"Delete all numbers" on the 
portable phone155
"Delete data" for 
navigation121
"Delete" for portable 
phone154
Destination address
– deleting121
– entering115 

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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
V
Vehicle
– battery183
– breaking-in108
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading110
– decommissioning, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
– dimensions193
– parking55
– washing, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– weights192
Vehicle jack183
– jacking points183
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position125
"Vehicle settings"29
Ventilating
– independent ventilation98
– refer to Ventilation97
Ventilation97
– draft-free97
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control94
Voice command system22
– short commands196
Voice instructions for 
navigation system126
– muting51
– repeating51,126
– switching on/off51,126
– volume126
Voice phone book157
Volume132
– audio sources132
– portable phone151,157
– setting speed-
dependent134
– voice instructions126
Volume adjustment in audio 
mode, front-to-rear134
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator/warning lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control71
Warning triangle186
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models178
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir61
– wiper system61
Washer fluid reservoir61
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water109
Waveband136
"WB"133,139
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth171
Weights192
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires172
Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires172
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions193
Wheels and tires168
Width, refer to 
Dimensions193
Wind deflector42
Windows35
– convenience 
operation30,31
– opening and closing, 
Convertible36
– opening and closing, 
Coupe36
– rear window, Convertible37
Windshield washer nozzles61
Windshield washer system, 
refer to Washer/wiper 
system61
Windshield wiper blade 
replacement180
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper/washer system60Winter tires172
– setting speed limit76
– storage173
Wiper blade replacement180
Wiper system60
– washer fluid61
– windshield washer 
nozzles61
"With highways" for 
navigation122
Word matching principle for 
navigation123
Working in the engine 
compartment174
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer 
to Onboard tool kit180
X
Xenon lamps180
– replacing bulbs180