
Driving
66 Provided that the remote control is 
inserted in the ignition lock, you can 
also release the parking brake manually 
after the engine has been switched off, 
refer to page64. This function is useful in 
automatic car washes, etc. 
Automatic Hold is deactivated.< 
When leaving the vehicle, always 
release the remote control from the 
detent in the ignition lock; this precaution 
prevents children from disengaging the 
parking brake, etc.<
For your safety 
Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated when 
>the engine is switched off 
>the system detects that the driver's seat 
is not occupied while the engine is run-
ning 
>the hood is opened while the engine is 
running 
>the luggage compartment is opened 
with the transmission in position R while 
the engine is running, and 
>when the parking brake is used to bring 
the vehicle to a stop. 
The indicator lamp changes from 
green to red, and the AUTO P letters in the 
Info Display disappear. 
Before starting off again, briefly press the 
button to disengage the parking brake 
manually, refer to page64, or reactivate 
Automatic Hold, refer to page65. 
Before leaving the vehicle with the 
engine running, always move the 
automatic transmission's selector lever to 
position P and ensure that the parking 
brake is engaged. The vehicle could start to 
roll if you fail to observe these precautions. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.< 
Automatic Hold is automatically deac-
tivated whenever the system detects 
any tendency for the wheels to spin in 
response to slippery road surfaces. Note the status reports in the Check Control. 
You can find additional information on the 
Check Control on page83.< 
Malfunction 
If a malfunction occurs, the indicator 
lamp lights up yellow in the Info Dis-
play and a status report will appear in the 
Check Control. Please note any supple-
mentary information that appears on the 
Control Display. 
Releasing parking brake manually 
You can respond to any interruptions in the 
supply of electrical power, for instance, if 
the battery is discharged or disconnected, 
by releasing the parking brake manually. 
Before proceeding to release the 
parking brake manually, and each 
time you park the vehicle without engaging 
the parking brake, always ensure that the 
automatic transmission's selector lever is in 
position P, refer to page68. Note the range 
indicated in the Info Display. 
If the wheel must be changed on a surface 
with a more severe slope, take additional 
precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-
ing e.g. with a chock, refer to page204 
Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle 
could start to roll if parked on a steep 
slope.< 
Should it also be necessary to release the 
automatic transmission's lockout manually, 
for instance, if the battery is discharged, 
always adhere to the following sequence: 
1.If necessary, start by manually releasing 
the parking brake 
2.Then release the automatic transmis-
sion's lockout manually, refer to 
page70. 
Jump-starting and towing, refer to 
pages209 and210.  

Controls
 99Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
whether or not the seat is occupied by a 
child in the child-restraint system or an 
adult.
>When a child is seated in the child-
restraint system or with an empty seat, 
the front and side airbags are automat-
ically deactivated on the passenger's 
side
>When an adult is traveling in the front 
seat, the front and side airbags remain 
active on the passenger side.
Although not desired, it can occur in 
the case of heavier children that the 
front passenger airbags remain active or in 
the case of very light adults or young per-
sons that the front passenger airbags are 
deactivated.
The state of the front passenger airbags is 
shown with the indicator lamp, refer to Indi-
cator lamps in the following. In this case 
transport the corresponding persons on the 
rear seat.
Except when persons to be transported, do 
not increase the load on the front passen-
ger seat with additional items. Do not fit 
seat covers, seat cushion padding, ball 
mats or other items to the front passenger 
seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by BMW. Do not place any items 
under the seat. Otherwise, the function of 
the seat occupation detection could be 
impaired.<
Indicator lamps
Airbag system ready for use 
The warning lamp indicates the operational 
readiness of the entire airbag system and 
the safety belt tensioners from the radio position: the warning lamp goes out after 
afew seconds.
The indicator lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror indicates whether the front-pas-
senger airbag system is activated or deacti-
vated as of ignition key radio position.
The indicator lamp refers exclusively 
to the front-passenger airbag sys-
tem.<
>The indicator lamp goes out after a few 
seconds.
The front passenger airbags are active, 
e.g. when transporting an adult
>The indicator lamp lights up continu-
ously. The front passenger airbags are 
deactivated, e.g. when transporting a 
child in the child-restraint system or 
when the seat is unoccupied.
For more information on the operating prin-
ciple of the front passenger airbag system 
and seat occupation detection, refer to 
Automatic deactivation of the front passen-
ger airbags.
Airbag system malfunction
Have the airbag system checked 
immediately if a malfunction occurs, 
as otherwise there is a danger of the sys-
tem failing to respond in the expected man-
ner to an impact occurring within its normal 
response range.< 
A fault has occurred in the airbag 
system:
>The warning lamp fails to come on as of 
ignition radio mode
>Warning lamp lights up continuously
>Warning lamp lights during driving. 

Practical interior accessories
114 1Quarter window blind 
2Side window blind 
3Rear window blind
4Switching to the other side
The side window blind can not be 
extended unless the side window is 
closed. If the window is open, the blind will 
rise slightly prior to immediately retracting 
to its original position.< 
Briefly press the safety switch in the 
driver's door, refer to page44. The 
indicator lamp must light up. This precau-
tion prevents children from operating the 
sun blinds using the rear switches, etc. 
Before using always ensure that the sun 
blind's travel path is clear and unob-
structed.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove 
the remote control from the ignition lock 
and close the doors; this precaution pre-
vents children from using the sun blinds 
and injuring themselves, etc.< 
Automatically extending and 
retracting sun blinds 
You can extend and retract the sun blinds 
together by pressing and holding button3 
or the button in the driver's door. 
Rear cooler* 
The rear cooler is located behind the rear 
seats' center armrest. 
Switching on/off 
From radio mode, press the button until the 
indicator lamp in the button lights up. Vehicles with rear air conditioner: 
Once switched on, the rear cooler 
operates whenever the engine is running. 
High temperatures in the luggage compart-
ment can affect the temperature in the rear 
cooler. 
Vehicles without rear air conditioner: 
After the ignition has been switched off, the 
rear cooler is switched off automatically 
after a short period. 
When a low voltage is reached, it is auto-
matically switched off to protect the vehicle 
battery. The indicator lamp in the button 
flashes.
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center.< 
Press the button again to switch off the rear 
cooler. 
Opening
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler box 
forward. 
Switching on/off using Control 
Center* 
When the rear air conditioner unit is 
switched on, the rear cooler operates 
whenever the engine is running.< 
1.With the ignition on, select "Climate" 
2.Select the second page of the 
"Climate" menu 
3.Select "Extra" and confirm your selec-
tion 
4.Select "Rear refr. box" and confirm your 
selection.  

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 

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Imitation leather, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Independent ventilation
– entering switch-on 
times110
– switching on and off110
"Indep. ventil", 
independent 
ventilation110
Index218
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags99
– alarm system42
– brakes13
– coolant temperature83
– DSC93
– engine temperature83
– fasten safety belt51
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps101
– reserve86
Indicator and warning 
lamps, overview13
"Individual", automatic 
climate control108
Individual adjustments, 
refer to Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory56
Individual air 
distribution108
Individual button 
assignment17
– on steering wheel54
Inflation pressure, tires188
Inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to Flat 
Tire Monitor95
Info Display12
Info menu22
Information
– on country135
– on current position135
– on destination 
location135
"Information" for 
navigation135,136
Information on travel 
direction, refer to Voice 
instructions141Infrared windshield, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Info Display12
Instrument illumination, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting101
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10,14
Integrated universal remote 
control112
Interesting destination136
Interior lamps102
– remote control36
Interior mirror, automatic 
dimming feature53
Interior motion sensor43
– switching off43
Interior rearview mirror53
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked62
Intermittent operation, 
wiper72
J
Jacking points for vehicle 
jack205
Joystick, refer to Control 
Center17
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting209
Jump-starting209
K
Keyless Go, refer to 
Comfort Access37
Keyless opening and 
closing, refer to 
Comfort Access37
Key Memory56
Keys34
– adapter for spare key34
Kick-down69
Knock control187
L
Lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams100
Lamps and bulbs201
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo125
"Last dest." for 
navigation136
"Last" for telephone180
LATCH child-restraint 
fixing60
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes204
"Left"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate 
control107
Length, refer to 
Dimensions215
Level control system97
License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement203
Light alloy wheels, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes204
Lighter117,118
Lighter socket117
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle100
Lights on warning100
Light switch100
Limit87
"Limit", refer to Setting 
speed limit88
"Limited Release", 
Control Center24
Lists in Control Display19
Litter container115
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading, vehicle124
Location
– CD changer160
– DVD changer165
– navigation drive130
– telephone176,178 

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear seats
– adjusting48
– adjusting passenger seat 
from the rear48
– head restraint 
adjustment50
– heating52
Rear seats, power48
Rear TV24
Rearview mirror53
Rear window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds113
Rear window defroster, 
automatic climate 
control104
Rear window safety 
switch44
Recent destinations, 
navigation136
Reception
– radio station152
– TV programs163
"Recirc. air", function 
button54
Recirculated-air mode, 
automatic climate 
control105
Recirculating air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode105
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest tilt47,48
Redialing list, display 
persons not reached180
Refueling186
– fuel filler door186
"Release", 
Control Center24
Releasing
– from outside36
– luggage compartment 
lid36,37
Remaining distance, refer 
to Cruising range86
Remaining distance for 
service82,83Remote control34
– changing battery37
– Comfort Access37
– garage door opener112
– luggage compartment 
lid36
– malfunctions37
Replacement fuses207
Replacement keys34
Replacement of tires
– changing wheels204
– tire replacement192
Replacement tire205
Replacing lamps, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs201
Replacing light bulbs201
Replacing tires192
Replacing windshield 
wipers201
Reservoir, washer 
system73
Reset, resetting tone 
settings151
"RESET" in audio mode151
Residual heat105
Restraint systems
– for children58
– refer to Safety belts51
Returning to starting 
point143
Reverse
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Reverse gear, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic69
"Right"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate 
control107
"RND"
– CD changer161
– CD player158
Road map135
"Roadside Assistance", 
BMW Assist182
Rod antenna, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Roller sun blind, refer to 
Sun blinds113Roof-mounted luggage 
rack125
Rope, refer to Having 
vehicle towed210
Route
– altering140
– displaying139
– displaying map139
– list140
– new140
– selecting137
– selecting criteria137
"Route" for 
navigation139,140
"Route guid." for 
navigation139,142
Route instruction, refer to 
Voice instructions141
"Route selec." for 
navigation137
"RPA", vehicle96
RSC Run-flat System 
Component, refer to 
Run-flat tires206
Run-flat System 
Component RSC, refer to 
Run-flat tires206
Run-flat tires192
– flat tire206
– tire inflation pressure188
– tire replacement192,193
– winter tires193
S
Safety belts51
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
– sitting safely46
– warning lamp13,51
Safety belt tensioners, refer 
to Safety belts51
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System92
– Brake system94
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Safety tires, refer to 
Run-flat tires206