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Contents 
The fastest way to find specific topics is 
to use the index, refer to page218.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit 
17 Control Center 
26 Voice command
Controls
34Opening and closing
46 Adjustments
58 Transporting children safely 
62 Driving
81 Everything under control
91 Technology for comfort, convenience 
and safety
100 Lamps 
103 A congenial climate
112 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting navigation system
132 Destination entry 
139 Destination guidance 
145 What to do if …
Entertainment
148On/off, tone
152 Radio 
158 CD Compact Disc 
160 CD changer 
163 TV 
165 DVD changer 
Communications
174Using the phone in your vehicle
182 BMW Assist 
Mobility
186Refueling 
188 Wheels and tires 
194 Under the hood 
198 Maintenance
200 Rules and regulations
201 Replacing components
209 Giving and receiving assistance 
Reference
214Technical data 
218 Everything from A to Z  

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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 

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Select the desired setting for adjustment 
from the menu item, here: "Time" and con-
firm your entry.
Settings 
The first setting option for time is activated. 
>Turn the controller to make the adjust-
ment 
>Press the controller to confirm the new 
setting, i.e. to store it, and to proceed to 
the next highlighted position to adjust. 
Changing menu page 
You can select individual pages in specific 
menus, here: "Climate". 
Select the symbol and press the controller:
T o sel ect  th e  secon d  pag e of t he  m en u  
To return to the first page of the menu. 
Symbols and lists 
The symbols in the corners and edges of 
the Control Display have various functions: 
1Corner symbols:
These symbols take you to the next 
menu item or in a displayed list.
To do so: turn the controller
2List symbols:
Indicates that you can only move within 
the displayed list, here: stored radio 
stations.
Turn the controller to select an entry 
from the list. 
To exit the list again:
Select and confirm your selec-
tion. 
You can also leave the list by turning the 
controller to the left or right 

Control Center
22 7Settings 
>Vehicle functions54,65,91
>Time and date90
>Language89
>Units of measure and display 
format89
>Brightness90
>Lock Control Center in rear
*24
8Climate 
>Automatic climate control103
>Heated seats
*52
>Independent ventilation110
Assistance window* 
While you use the Control Center, the 
assistance window can provide you with a 
parallel display for the active system.
You can use it for displays of the following: 
>Short help and supplementary informa-
tion texts for selected menu items 
>A function selected in the "Car data" 
menu, refer to page89 
>The route for vehicles with a navigation 
system, refer to page131.
Help texts in assistance window 
You can call up and also cancel displays 
containing help texts and supplementary 
information on selected menu items in the 
assistance window. 1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Brief info" and confirm your 
selection. The help texts appear in the 
assistance window 
3.Confirm again to hide the automatic 
display.
Showing menu name
You can program the system to display the 
menu name each time you proceed to a 
new menu.
1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Menu name" and confirm your 
selection.  

Opening and closing
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Locking separately 
The switch position will vary according to 
the individual vehicle's equipment level. 
1Luggage compartment lid locked 
2Luggage compartment lid unlocked 
Push the switch into position1. This locks 
the luggage compartment lid and discon-
nects it from the central locking system.
If you then lock the storage compartment 
in the center armrest before handing over 
only the remote control when leaving the 
vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will pre-
vent unauthorized access to the vehicle 
through the luggage compartment, refer to 
page34. This is an advantage in a hotel, for 
example. 
Manual operation 
If an electrical defect occurs, refer to 
Opening separately.
Opening from inside 
You can use this button to open the lug-
gage compartment lid when the vehicle is 
stationary. This is not possible, if the lug-
gage compartment lid has been locked 
separately. 
Closing
A recess has been incorporated into the 
inside trim on the luggage compartment lid 
to make it easier to pull down. 
Comfort Access*
If a remote control is detected in the 
luggage compartment after the lug-
gage compartment lid has been closed, the 
luggage compartment lid opens automati-
cally.
During opening the luggage compartment 
lid pivots upward and to the rear. Ensure 
that adequate clearance is available before 
opening.< 
Automatic soft closing 
To close the luggage compartment lid, 
merely press it down gently. The closing 
process will then be carried out automati-
cally. 
To avoid personal injury, always 
ensure that no individuals are within 
the luggage compartment lid's travel range 
when closing.<
Operate the vehicle only when the 
luggage compartment lid is com-
pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes 
could penetrate the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances should make it 
absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle 
with the luggage compartment lid open:
>Close all windows and the glass roof
>Adjust the automatic climate control's 
blower to supply a high rate of airflow, 
refer to page105.  

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Automatic luggage compartment lid 
operation* 
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens all the 
way, when you
>press the button next to the steering 
column
>press the button on the outside of the 
luggage compartment lid, refer to 
page39
>press button3on the remote 
control, refer to page36.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the 
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening.< 
Closing
The luggage compartment lid closes auto-
matically when you 
>press the button or 
>press the button on the outside of the 
luggage compartment lid, refer to 
page39. 
The luggage compartment lid imme-
diately stops opening or closing if you 
hold it in place by hand.< 
To avoid injuries, be sure that the 
travel path of the luggage compart-
ment lid is clear when it is closed, as with 
all closing procedures. 
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage 
compartment lid is completely closed. 
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate 
the interior of the vehicle. If special circum-
stances should make it absolutely neces-sary to operate the vehicle with the luggage 
compartment lid open:
>Close all windows and the glass roof
>Adjust the automatic climate control's 
blower to supply a high rate of airflow, 
refer to page105.< 
Automatic closing of the luggage 
compartment lid is not activated in 
your vehicle. If you desire, you can have 
this function set.<
Comfort Access*
If a remote control is detected in the 
luggage compartment after the lug-
gage compartment lid has been closed, the 
luggage compartment lid opens automati-
cally.
During opening the luggage compartment 
lid pivots upward and to the rear. Ensure 
that adequate clearance is available before 
opening.< 
Manual operation 
In the case of an electrical defect, you can 
unlock the luggage compartment lid with 
the key, refer to page39, and slowly open 
and close it without sudden movements. 
Emergency release 
This lever releases the luggage compart-
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-
ment.  

Adjustments
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Heated seats* 
Front 
The system regulates the temperatures of 
the seat cushion and backrest. 
The temperature setting progresses one 
step through its control sequence each 
time you press the button. 
To switch off: 
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
seconds. 
Rear 
The operating concept is the same as for 
the front heated seats. 
Temperature distribution at front 
It is possible to select a temperature-distri-
bution pattern providing different levels of 
heating for the seat cushion and the back-
rest, for instance, to adapt for different 
clothing on the legs and upper body. 
1.Select "Climate" 
2.Select and confirm your selection 
3.Select "Seat temp." and confirm your 
selection 
4.Select "Left" or "Right" and confirm 
your selection 5.Turn to adjust temperature distribution 
6.Press to confirm your entry. 
The system automatically selects your 
individual temperature distribution 
settings each time you unlock the vehicle 
using your personal remote control.< 
Active seat ventilation* 
Front
The system progresses one step through 
the control sequence each time you press 
the button. 
To switch off: 
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
seconds. 
Use level 3 to cool the passenger 
compartment rapidly, for instance, 
when heat accumulates in the vehicle. The 
system automatically reverts to operation 
at level 2 after a brief period.<  

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>Alarm system: set different acknowl-
edgment signals to confirm arming/dis-
arming
>Alarm system: activate/deactivate inte-
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
>Automatic headlamp control: adjust 
sensitivity.
Examples of Key Memory functions 
>Seat memory: activate/deactivate func-
tion
>Central locking system: vehicle is 
locked as soon as you drive off or if you 
have not opened a door or the luggage 
compartment lid after unlocking. Acti-
vate/deactivate function
>Automatic climate control: key-specific 
storage of the temperature, fan and air 
conditioner setting. Activate/deactivate 
function
>Check Control: set languages and units
>Seat heating: recall personal tempera-
ture distribution.