
Replacing components
204
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 
Light-emitting diodes installed behind 
translucent lenses serve as the light source 
for many of the controls and displays in 
your vehicle. These light-emitting diodes, 
which operate using a concept similar to 
that applied in conventional lasers, are offi-
cially designated as Class 1 light-emitting 
diodes. 
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for sev-
eral hours, as irritation of the iris could 
result.< 
Changing wheels 
Safety precautions to observe in the 
event of a flat and during all tire 
changes: 
Park the vehicle as far as possible from 
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat, surface. 
Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Engage the parking brake and move the 
transmission's selector lever to P. 
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the 
vehicle and ensure that they remain outside 
the immediate area in a safe place, such as 
behind a guardrail. 
If a warning triangle or portable hazard 
warning lamp is required, set it up on the 
roadside at an appropriate distance from 
the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all 
safety guidelines and regulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm sur-
face which is not slippery. The vehicle or 
the jack could slip to the side if you attempt 
to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery sur-
face such as snow, ice, tiles, etc. 
Position the jack on a firm support surface. 
Do not use a wooden block or similar 
object as a support base for the jack, as 
this would prevent it from extending to its 
full support height and reduce its load-
carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie 
under the vehicle, and never start the 
engine while it is supported by the jack.< 
What you will need 
To avoid rattling noises, note the positions 
of the tools before removing them, then 
return them to their initial positions after 
completing work. 
>Lug wrench 
Located beside the spare tire 
>Wheel chock 
The chock is located next to the spare 
tire, or behind the trim panel on the left 
side of the luggage compartment on 
vehicles equipped with a trailer cou-
pling. 
Remove the floor mat and the cover 
above the spare tire. 
Unscrew the wingnut and remove the 
wheel chock 
>Vehicle jack 
Located in the luggage compartment 
behind the right-hand side panel.  

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 

Everything from A to Z
222 Defrosting windows105
– automatic climate 
control105
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation, 
automatic climate 
control105
Defrosting windshield, 
refer to Defrosting 
windows105
"DELETE" for 
navigation136,137
Destination address
– deleting137
– entering134
Destination for 
navigation132
– selecting using voice142
– selecting via 
information135
Destination guidance139
– changing route 
specifications137
– continuing142
– displaying driving 
route131
– distance and arrival86
– interrupting142
– interrupting voice 
instructions141
– selecting new route140
– starting139
– terminating142
– volume of voice 
instructions141
Destinations recently 
driven to137
"Dest. input" for 
navigation132
"Detour" for navigation141
Dialed numbers for 
telephone180
Differential, break-in122
Digital clock81
Dimensions215
Dimmed interior mirror53
Dipstick, engine oil195
Directional indicators, 
refer to Turn signals71Direction instruction, refer 
to Voice instructions141
Directory, refer to
– Address book142
– Phone book179
Disc brakes123
Displacement, refer to 
Engine specifications214
Display, refer to Control 
Display18
Display direction, 
altering140
Display elements12
Display illumination101
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Display of faults83
Displays, refer to Info 
Display12
Disposal
– battery of remote 
control37
– vehicle battery207
Distance86
– unit of measure89
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control75
Distance to destination86
Distance warning91
Door entry lighting102
Door keys34
Door lock38
DOT Quality Grades190
Draft-free ventilation106
Driving lamps, refer to 
Parking lamps/
low beams100
Driving notes122
Driving stability control92
Driving through water, 
flooding123
Driving time87
Dry air, refer to 
A/C operation105
"DSC", vehicle94
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DTC", vehicle93DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DVD"
– in audio mode148
– in DVD mode166
DVD changer165
– adjusting picture168
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– country codes166
– DVD controller166
– fast forward167
– fast reverse167
– freezing frame168
– searching for chapter168
– selecting a track167
– selecting DVD167
– selecting language168
– selecting picture 
format168
– selecting subtitles168
– specific menu169
– starting166
– volume149
DVD multimedia changer, 
refer to DVD changer165
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC94
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic destination 
guidance, traffic 
information during 
destination guidance140
Dynamic Drive95
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC93
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC93
– indicator lamp13
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution93
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control95
Editorial notice5 

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Electrical defect
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC95
Electronic Stability 
Program ESP, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
Emergency actuation, refer 
to Manual operation
– driver's door38
– fuel filler door186
– glass roof, electric45
– luggage compartment 
lid40
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Emergency call177
– dialing phone number178
– with emergency call 
button177
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartment's interior41
Emergency services, refer 
to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Emissions inspection", 
vehicle83
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control86
Energy Control86
Engaging locks from 
inside39Engine
– break-in122
– data214
– indicator lamp13
– speed214
– starting63
– switching off63
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant196
Engine oil195
– filling capacity217
– indicator/warning lamp83
– specified engine oils196
Engine oil level195
Engine oil pressure83
Engine oil sensor83
Engine output, refer to 
Engine specifications214
Engine specifications214
Engine speed214
Entering country133
Entering house number134
Entering intersection134
Entering street134
Entering switch-on time of 
independent ventilation 
system110
"Entertainm.", 
Control Center24
"Entertainment" in audio 
mode148
Entry/pass tags126
Entry map for current 
position and 
destination132
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to 
Energy Control86
Equalizer150
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control93
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures122
Exterior mirrors53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning109
– rear cooler114F
"Fader" in audio mode150
Failure messages13
– refer to Check Control83
Failure of a current 
consumer207
False alarm, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms43
Fan, refer to Air supply105
Fasten safety belt51
Fastest route137
"Fastest route" for 
navigation137
Fast forward
– CD159,162
– DVD167
Fault displays, refer to 
Check Control83
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal 
filter108
Fine wood, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit209
First-aid kit209
Fittings for tow-starting and 
towing210
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight115
Flat tire206
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– refer to Tire condition191
– run-flat tires206
– spare tire205
Flat Tire Monitor95
– indicator lamp96
Flooding, refer to Driving 
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mat, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure 

Everything from A to Z
224 "FM..."
– audio mode148
– radio152
FM, waveband152
Fog lamps101
– indicator lamp11
Footbrake, refer to 
Driving notes123
Front airbags98
Front armrest115
Front fog lamps
– indicator lamp11
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating58
Fuel187
– average consumption86
– gauge86
– quality187
– volume217
Fuel filler door186
– releasing in the event of 
an electrical defect186
Fuel level, refer to 
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level gauge, refer to 
Fuel gauge85
Fuel level indicator, refer to 
Fuel gauge86
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy Control86
Fuel tank capacity217
"FULL MENU" in DVD 
mode167,168
"Full Release", 
Control Center24
Fuses207
G
Garage door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control112
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications187
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Gear indicator68
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment116Glass roof, electric, 
convenience 
operation36,38
Glove compartment115
GPS, refer to Navigation 
system130
Grills, refer to 
Ventilation106
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights216
H
Handbrake64
– Automatic Hold65
– indicator lamp13
Hands-free mode177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags98
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp cover, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Headlamp flasher71
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps100
– bulb replacement201
– care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Headlamp washer fluid 
tank, capacity, refer to 
Filling capacities217
Headlamp washer system
– cleaning headlamps72
– fluid tank73
– washer fluid73
Head Light, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light101
Headphones25
Head restraints49
– front head restraints, 
active49
Heated mirrors53
Heated rear window, 
automatic climate 
control104
Heated seats52
Heated steering wheel54Heated windshield, 
automatic climate 
control105
Heating103
– exterior mirrors53
– seats52
– steering wheel54
Heating and ventilation103
Heating while stopped105
Heavy cargo, refer to 
Stowing cargo124
Height, refer to 
Dimensions215
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel54
"Help", Control Center22
Help text on Control 
Display22
High beams101
– bulb replacement202
– headlamp flasher101
– indicator lamp13
Highs, refer to Tone 
settings150
High temperatures122
Highway137
Hills123
Holders for beverage 
cans116
Home address142,143
Hood194
Horn11
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, 
refer to DBC Dynamic 
Brake Control94
Hydraulic system, 
brakes197
Hydroplaning123
I
Ice warning81
iDrive, refer to 
Control Center17
Ignition62
Ignition key34
Ignition lock62
– with Comfort Access62
Illuminated vanity mirror54 

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 

Everything from A to Z
226 "Location" for naviga-
tion135,142,143,144
Lock buttons, doors, refer 
to Engaging locks39
Lock code178
Locking, vehicle
– from inside39
– from outside36
Locking without key, refer 
to Comfort Access37
"LOGIC7" in audio 
mode150
Longlife oils196
– specified engine oils196
Low beams100
– automatic100
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp83
Lower back support, refer 
to Lumbar support48
Low-fuel warning light, 
refer to Fuel gauge86
Lug bolts205
Luggage compartment
– Comfort Access37
– locking separately40
– opening, remote 
control36
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid39
– opening from inside40
– opening from outside39
– remote control36
– volume216
Luggage compartment 
lid39
– Comfort Access37
– emergency release, refer 
to Manual 
operation40,41
– indicator lamp83
– locking separately40
– manually unlocking39
– opening, remote 
control36
– opening from inside40
– opening from outside39
– operation, 
automatic36,41
– remote control36Luggage compartment 
net42
Luggage rack, refer to 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack125
Luggage strap125
Lumbar support47,48
M
M+S tires, refer to 
Winter tires193
Maintenance82
Maintenance System198
Make-up mirror, refer to 
Illuminated vanity 
mirror54
"MANUAL" for radio153
Manual operation
– door lock38
– driver's door38
– glass roof, electric45
– parking brake66
– transmission interlock for 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Manual release
– fuel filler door186
– luggage compartment 
lid40
Manual station search153
Manufacturer5
Map
– changing scale27,135
– destination entry135
"Map dir. travel" for 
navigation139,140
"Map facing N." for 
navigation139,140
Map facing north139
Marking, tires190
Master key34
– with remote control34
Maximum cooling105
Maximum roof weight216
"Memo"90
Memo90
"Memorize", automatic 
climate control108
"MEMORIZE" for radio154Memory, refer to
– Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory55
– Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory56
MENU button18
"MENU" for DVD mode169
"Menu name", 
Control Center22
Menus, Control Display21
Microfilter, automatic 
climate control108
Microphone for voice 
command177
Mirrors53
– automatic curb 
monitor56
– dimming feature53
– memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory55
– mirror heating53
Missed calls, on Control 
Display181
"Missed" for telephone181
Mobile service182
Modifications, technical, 
refer to For your own 
safety5
Monitor
– refer to Control Center17
– refer to Control Center in 
rear24
Most recent portable phone 
numbers180
Multi-function steering 
wheel10,16
Multi-function switch
– turn signals/headlamp 
flasher71
– wiper system72
Multimedia monitor, refer to 
Control Display18
Music track, 
sampling158,161 

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