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Notes
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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.
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.
R efe rs  to m e asu r es t ha t ca n b e t aken  
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 56. 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  
         
        
        
     
        
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At a glance
 11Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Roller sun blind for rear window*113
2Rear window safety switch44 
3Power windows43
4Exterior mirrors53
5Parking brake64
6Parking lamps and low beams100
9Steering wheel16
10Info Display12
11Automatic transmission lever6812Ignition lock62
16Horn: the entire surface
20Fog lamps101
21Unlocking the engine hood194 7Instrument lighting101
8Turn signals71
High-beams, 
headlamp flasher101
Computer85
Check Control83
Computer85
Standing lamps101
13Switching ignition on/off62 
and starting engine63
14Windshield wipers72
Rain sensor72
15PDC Park Distance 
Control
*91
17Steering wheel heater
*54
Steering wheel adjustment54
18Unlocking luggage 
compartment40
19Programmable cruise 
control73
Active cruise control
*75
Front fog lamps 
         
        
        
     
        
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Cockpit
12
Info Display 
1To view odometer display and reset trip 
odometer to zero81
2Speedometer with display for 
>Programmable cruise control73 
or
>Active cruise control
*75
>Speed limit87 
3Fixed indicator and warning lamps13
4Tachometer81 
Destination guidance of navigation 
system
*139
5Display for 
>Computer85 
or
>Text message of the Check 
Control83
or
>Voice command system
*266Transmission range selection68
7Automatic transmission program 
display68 
8Display for 
>Clock90
>Outside temperature81
or
>Variable indicator and warning 
lamps83
9Computer with fuel gauge85 
10Fog lamps101 
         
        
        
     
        
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At a glance
 13Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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. 
Detailed information is provided on the 
specified pages. 
Fixed indicator and warning lamps
Colors
The indicator and warning lamps can light 
up in different colors and combinations. 
>Red:
Stop the vehicle immediately 
or 
an important reminder
>Red and yellow:
Continue to drive; drive cautiously
>Yellow:
Have the system inspected at the earli-
est opportunity
or
for your information
>Green:
For your information
>Blue:
For your information.
Variable indicator and warning lamps 
In the display 8 of the Info Display, addi-
tional indicator and warning lamps appear 
when necessary. Observe the instructions 
for action of the accompanying Check Con-
trol messages, also refer to page83. Please fasten safety belts 
+51
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control
+93 
DTC Dynamic Traction Control93 
ABS Antilock Brake System 
+92 
Brake system
+
With other warning lamps94,197
Warning lamp on Canadian models
With parking brake released66
With parking brake set64 
Warning lamp on Canadian models
Automatic parking brake, 
Automatic Hold 
+65,66 
Service Engine Soon +200
Indicator lamp on Canadian 
models
Airbags 
+98 
Turn signals71
High beams/
headlamp flasher101 
Front fog lamps101  
         
        
        
     
        
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Cockpit
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Comfort area: controls and displays  
         
        
        
     
        
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At a glance
 15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Glasses compartment116
2Storage compartment116
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment104
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air105
7Defrosting windshield and windows and 
removing condensation105
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For maximum cooling: press105
10Glass roof, electric
*44
11Memory keys for integrated universal 
remote control
*112
12Air supply, left side of passenger com-
partment: turn 
To switch off automatic climate control: 
press105,107
13Reading lamps102
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps102
16Air supply on right side of passenger 
compartment10417Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For residual heat utilization: press105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning105
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment107
23Station/track search and CD
*, TV* 
and DVD
*148
24Central locking system38
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons17
27Seat adjustment47
Heated seats
*52
Active seat ventilation
*52
Active seat for driver
*53
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory55