
Using the phone in your vehicle
178 vide a detailed description of the situa-
tion.< 
For technical reasons, the emergency 
call cannot be guaranteed under 
unfavorable conditions.<
Under certain conditions, an emergency 
call is started automatically immediately 
after a severe accident. The automatic 
emergency call is not affected by the emer-
gency call button being pressed.
Commissioning 
BMW portable phone 
1.Pull back the cradle slightly
2.Insert the portable phone.
For portable phones with SIM 
card: First switch on portable 
phone and enter PIN, then insert.<
Before driving, place the BMW porta-
ble phone in the cradle. You can then 
control the portable phone with the button 
in the steering wheel, the Control Center, 
the telephone keypad or the voice com-
mand system.<
Switching your BMW portable phone 
on and off 
You can switch your BMW portable 
phone on and off by maintaining 
extended pressure on the telephone key-
pad. 
Entering lock code 
If, after switching on the BMW portable 
phone, you are requested by a message on 
the Control Display to enter the lock code:
1.Enter the lock code, e.g. 1234
2.Press the button
Getting started
Making a call 
1.Enter the desired phone number
2.Press the button
The phone number appears in the Control 
Display's status line.
Always remember to enter the com-
plete telephone number, i.e. the area 
code, even if you are currently in the same 
area as the number that you wish to con-
tact.<
Ending a call 
Press the button
1.{Dial number}
2.Enter the phone number
>Listen to the entered numerical 
sequence:
{Read out}
>Delete the entire number:
{Delete}
3.{Dial}. 

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Calls during a call 
This function can only be used through the 
keypad.
Accepting a call 
Press the button
Rejecting a call
Press the button
Switching between two calls
Press button again
Ending a call when two connections 
exist, switching between calls
Press the button
The current connection is terminated. The 
second call kept on hold can now be con-
tinued.
The second calling party's number will be 
displayed on the Control Display, even after 
the second call is terminated.
Phone book 
You must enter your portable phone's 
phone book in the voice command system 
before it will be available for access using 
the vehicle's voice commands. This creates 
a special voice-command phone book. If 
changes are then made to the phone book 
using the voice command system, these 
modifications will apply exclusively to the 
voice-command phone book, and not to 
the phone book in the portable phone.
Creating and updating voice-
command phone book*
The entries in the portable phone's phone 
book appear sequentially on the Info Dis-
play. 
You must assign a specific name to each 
number that you wish to transfer to the 
voice-command phone book. These num-
bers will no longer be requested during 
updates.
Making a new entry in voice-
command phone book 
Dialing from phone book 
1.Select "Communication"
>Select "A-Z" and confirm.
An alphabetical listing of all the 
entries in the phone book appears 
on the right side of the Control Dis-
play. 
>Select "1,2,3" and confirm your 
selection.
A listing of all entries in the phone 
book appears on the right side of the 
Control Display
2.Select the desired entry and confirm 
your selection
3.Select and confirm your selec-
tion. 
1.{Telephone}
2.{Update telephone book}.
1.{Save name}
2.Enter name and repeat entry upon 
request
3.Enter phone numbers
4.{Save}. 

Using the phone in your vehicle
180 The connection is established. 
Here, the dialed number appears in the 
upper status line, refer to page23.
The system dials the number.
The connection can also be estab-
lished using the button on the steer-
ing wheel or the telephone keypad.<
Select and confirm to end the call.
Viewing entries
Deleting individual entries
Deleting entire phone book 
Selecting a number from 
Top 8 list 
The eight numbers that you call most fre-
quently on the BMW portable phone are 
automatically stored in the Top 8 list. 
The phone numbers are only stored in 
the Top 8 list when these phone num-
bers are stored as an entry in the portable 
phone.<
The number called most often appears at 
the top of the list.1.In the "Communication" menu, select 
"TOP 8" and confirm your selection
2.Select an entry from the list that now 
appears on the display, and confirm 
your selection
3.Select and confirm your selec-
tion.
The connection is established. Here, 
the dialed number appears in the upper 
status line, refer to page23.
The connection can also be set up 
using the button on the steering 
wheel or the telephone keypad.<
Select and confirm to end the call.
Redialing 
Numbers that you reached on earlier 
attempts as well as numbers that were 
unavailable are automatically stored in your 
redialing list. A total of 8 phone numbers 
can be stored. The last number dialed is at 
the top of the list. 
1.Select "Communication"
2.Select "Last" and confirm your selection
3.Select an entry from the list that now 
appears on the display, and confirm 
your selection
4.Select and confirm your selec-
tion.
The connection is established. Here, 
the dialed number appears in the upper 
status line, refer to page23.
The connection can also be set up 
using the button on the steering 
wheel or the telephone keypad.< 1.{Select name}
2.Enter name.
{Read out}
>To scroll forward:
{Next}
>To scroll back:
{Previous}
>To repeat entry:
{Repeat}
>To call:
{Dial}.
1.{Telephone}
2.{Delete entry}
3.Enter name.
1.{Telephone}
2.{Delete telephone book}. 

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You can use the voice command system to 
redial the last number called:
Select and confirm to end the call.
Missed calls 
If the phone number of the caller was trans-
ferred, you can have a list of all missed calls 
displayed if this service is supported by 
your wireless service provider.
1.Select "Communication"
2.Select "Missed" and confirm your 
selection A call in your absence is indi-
cated with a letter icon in the upper sta-
tus line, refer to page23
3.Select an entry from the list that now 
appears on the display, and confirm 
your selection
4.Select and confirm your selec-
tion.
The connection is established. Here, 
the dialed number appears in the upper 
status line, refer to page23.
The connection can also be set up 
using the button on the steering 
wheel or the telephone keypad.<
Select and confirm to end the call.{Redial}. 

Maintenance
198
Maintenance 
The BMW Maintenance 
System 
The BMW Maintenance System serves to 
retain the operating and road safety of your 
BMW. The service schedule also includes 
operations related to the vehicle's comfort 
and convenience 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 
Sensors and special algorithms take the 
different driving conditions of your BMW 
into account. As a result, Condition Based 
Service determines the current and future 
maintenance requirements. By letting you 
define a service and maintenance regimen 
that reflects your own individual require-
ments, the system forms the basis for trou-
ble-free driving.
The service requirement display, refer to 
page82, shows you the times or distances 
remaining until the deadlines for selected 
service and maintenance procedures, as 
well as legally-mandated inspections:
>Engine oil 
>Brakes, separate for front and rear 
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter >Brake fluid 
>Spark plugs 
>Vehicle check 
>Coolant 
>Legally prescribed inspections depend-
ing on national regulations. 
Your vehicle stores this information contin-
uously in the ignition key while the vehicle 
is being driven. After accessing the data 
stored in the vehicle key, your BMW service 
advisor is able to suggest precisely the 
right array of service procedures for your 
own individual vehicle. You should there-
fore hand over to the BMW service advisor 
the key you last used to drive when you 
take your vehicle for service.
Storage periods with the battery dis-
connected are not taken into account 
by the CBS maintenance system. Have the 
time-dependent service and maintenance 
operations, such as brake fluid and cool-
ant, and if necessary engine oil and the 
micro/activated charcoal filter, updated by 
a BMW center.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models 
Additional information on required service 
and maintenance operations is contained 
in the Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els. 
BMW recommends having mainte-
nance and repairs carried out by your 
BMW center. 
Make sure that the maintenance operations 
are confirmed in the  Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models. These entries serve as 
proof of the regular maintenance per-
formed on your BMW.<  

Mobility
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Navigation
Entertainment
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit 
The onboard tool kit is located in the lug-
gage compartment lid. 
Loosen the wingnut to open. 
The adapter for the spare key can be stored 
beneath the open-ended spanners.
Windshield wiper blades 
To replace the blades, start by folding the 
wipers out and away from the windshield, 
refer to page73. 
Lamps and bulbs 
The lamps and bulbs are essential factors 
contributing to the safety of your vehicle. 
Therefore, comply fully with the following 
instructions during bulb replacement. If you 
are not familiar with the specified proce-
dures, BMW recommends having the 
replacements carried out at your BMW 
center. 
Never touch the glass of new bulbs 
w i t h  y o u r  b a r e  f i n g e r s ,  a s  e v e n  m i n u t e  
amounts of contamination will burn into the 
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. 
Use a clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the 
bulb by its metal socket.< 
You can obtain a selection of replacement 
bulbs at your BMW center. To prevent short circuits, before 
working on any electrical system, 
equipment or accessory you should always 
switch it off and disconnect the cable from 
the battery's negative terminal before start-
ing. 
To avoid possible injury or equipment dam-
age when changing bulbs, observe any 
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.< 
When maintaining the headlamps, 
please comply with the instructions in 
the separate Caring for your vehicle bro-
chure.< 
Headlamps 
For checking and adjusting headlamp 
aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.< 
Engine compartment, left side: 
Turn the quick-release snaps 905 counter-
clockwise and remove the cover. 
After replacing the bulb return the cover to 
its original position and press the quick-
release clamps down.  

Everything from A to Z
218
Everything from A to Z 
Index 
A
A/C operation
– automatic climate 
control105
"ABC..." for navigation132
ABS Antilock Brake 
System92
– indicator lamp13
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control75
"ACCEPT" for 
navigation137,143
Accepting call
– automatic177
– during a call179
Accessories, refer to Your 
individual vehicle5
Accident, refer to
– Giving and receiving 
assistance209
– Roadside Assistance182
"ACTIVATE", 
BMW Assist182
Activated-charcoal 
filter108
Active cruise control75
– malfunction80
Active head restraints, 
front49
Active seat53
Active seat ventilation52
Adapter for spare key35
Adaptive Head Light101
Address
– deleting143
– displaying142
– entering143
– storing142
– storing current 
position143
"Address book" for 
navigation142
Adjust cooling capacity of 
rear air conditioner109Adjusting interior 
temperature105
Adjusting seats47
Air, drying, refer to 
A/C operation105
Airbags98
– indicator lamp13
– safe sitting position46
Air conditioner in the 
rear109
Air conditioner mode105
Air conditioning in rear109
Air conditioning while 
parked110
Air distribution
– automatic climate 
control104,107
– individual108
Airing, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Air jets, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure188
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated air105
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control105
– rear air conditioner109
Air vents, refer to 
Ventilation106
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications187
Alarm system42
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms43
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires193
Altering stretch of road140
Alternate route, refer to 
Detour140
"AM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152,154AM waveband152
"ANGLE" for 
DVD mode169
Antenna174
Antenna for portable 
phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant196
– washer fluid73
Antilock Brake System ABS
– indicator lamp13
Anti-theft alarm system35
– refer to Alarm system42
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass roof, electric45
– power windows44
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest115,118
"Arrow display" for 
navigation139,140
Arrow display for 
navigation140
"AS ADDRESS", navigation
– creating directory142
– current position143
– destination entry133
– destination list137
– home address142
– recent destinations136
"AS DEST.", navigation
– recent destinations136
Ashtray117
– front117
– rear117
Assist182
Assistance system, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Assistance window
– help texts22
– refer to Control Center22
– status lines23
AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air 
control105 

Everything from A to Z
220 "Brightness"
– in the Control Center90
– in TV mode164
Brightness90
– in TV mode164
– on Control Display90
Bulb replacement, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs201
Buttons on multi-function 
steering wheel16
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Bypassing traffic 
congestion140
C
Calculating distance86
California laws
– Event Data Recorders200
– Proposition 65 
Warning200
Call
– beginning178
– during a call179
– ending178
– replacing179
– when absent181
Calling
– from phone book179
– from the Top 8 list180
– redialing180
– with telephone keypad, 
folding176
Calls, switching between 
two calls179
Can holder, refer to 
Beverage holders116
Capacities217
Car care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
"Car data", vehicle84
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car jack points205Car key, refer to 
Key/remote control34
Carpet care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Car phone, refer to 
separate portable phone 
Owner's Manual174
Car radio, refer to 
Radio152
Car wash122
– refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access122
Catalytic converter, refer to 
High temperatures122
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control92
– warning lamp13
CBS Condition Based 
Service198
"CD"
– in audio mode148
– in CD player mode158
CD changer160
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse162
– location160
– random sequence161
– sampling161
– selecting a CD161
– selecting track162
– starting160
– volume149
CD player158
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse159
– random sequence158
– sampling158
– selecting tracks158
– starting158
– volume149
Center armrest115,118
Center brake lamp, bulb 
replacement203
Center console, refer to 
Comfort features14Central locking system35
– Comfort Access37
– interior38
"CHANGE" for 
navigation137
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing language89
Changing navigation CDs/
DVDs130
Changing scale140
Changing settings on the 
Control Display89
Changing time display89
Changing units of measure 
in Control Display89
Changing wheels204
Charge current indicator 
lamp83
CHECK button84
Check Control83
– "Check"84
Child's seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems58
Child-restraint systems58
Child-safety lock60
Chrome parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter117,118
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning windshield72
Climate comfort 
windshield126
"Climate" for seat 
heating52
"Clock"90
Clock81
– 12/24-hour mode89
– setting90
– setting time and date90
Closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10,14