
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 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 

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 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Name" for navigation133
"Navigation"131
Navigation destination
– manual entry132
– selecting from the 
directory134
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive, 
location130
Navigation system130
– address book142
– adjusting volume27,141
– current position143
– destination entry132
– destination guidance in 
assistance window131
– destination list137
– displaying route139
– looking for interesting 
destination136
– manually entering 
destination address132
– navigation CD/DVD130
– new route140
– recent destinations136
– route list140
– selecting destination via 
information135
– selecting destination via 
map135
– selecting route 
criteria137
– starting destination 
guidance139
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– voice instructions141
"Navi info.", function 
button54
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints49
Nets125
"New route" for 
navigation140"Next"
– looking for interesting 
destinations136
– selecting destination via 
map135
"None Release", 
Control Center24
Notepad function28
Notepad of voice command 
system28
Nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Nylon rope210
O
OBD socket200
Octane numbers, refer to 
Fuel specifications187
Odometer81
– refer to Trip odometer81
Oil
– additives, refer to 
Diesel engine196
– dipstick195
– filling capacity217
– specified engine oils196
– viscosity ratings196
Oil change intervals, refer 
to Service requirement 
display82
Oil consumption195
Oil filter change217
Oil level195
– indicator lamp83
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp83
Oil sensor, indicator 
lamp83
Oil temperature83
"OK" for DVD mode169
Onboard computer refer to 
Control Center17
Onboard tool kit201
"On country" for 
navigation136
"1,2,3"179
"On location" for 
navigation135"On town/city" for 
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
– via door lock38
– with remote control35
Opening without key, refer 
to Comfort Access37
Oral note28
Outside air105
Outside air mode, 
automatic climate 
control105
Outside temperature 
display81
– changing unit of 
measure89
Overview
– operating principle10
– radio control148
P
Panic mode36
Park detent, refer to 
Transmission lockout69
Park Distance Control 
PDC91
Parking, vehicle64
Parking aid, refer to PDC 
Park Distance Control91
Parking brake64
– Automatic Hold65
– manual operation64
Parking lamps100
– bulb replacement202
Parking lamps/low 
beams100
"Parking lamps on!", 
vehicle85
Parking with Automatic 
Hold65
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function56
Pathway lighting100 

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 

Everything from A to Z
230 Sampling, Scan
– CD158,161
– radio153
SAT, waveband155
"SCAN"
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan, sampling
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Screen, refer to Control 
Display18
Screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit201
Searching for music track, 
CD158,161
Seat adjustment
– electric47,48
– electric, BMW sports 
seat48
Seats47
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory55
"Seat temp." for seat 
heating52
Seat ventilation, refer to 
Active seat ventilation52
Securing cargo, refer to 
Loading125
Securing luggage125
Select functions17
Selecting audio source152
Selecting menu21
Selecting roaming23
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Selector lever interlock, 
refer to Shiftlock69
Selector-lever positions, 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic68Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Service", vehicle82
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models198
Service Interval Display, 
refer to Service 
requirement 
display82,198
Service Mobile, refer to 
Roadside Assistance182
Service requirement 
display82,198
"SET", refer to Setting 
speed limit88
"Set time 1", independent 
ventilation110
"Set time 2", independent 
ventilation110
Setting button, refer to 
Controller17
"Settings"
– comfort mode95
– Control Center24
– function button54
– Sport program95
Settings
– data and time90
– language89
– screen display22
– units of measure89
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
time110
Setting time and date90
Shifting, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Shiftlock, refer to Engaging 
selector lever position68
Short commands for voice 
command system29
Shortest route137
"Shortest route" for 
navigation137
Shoulder support48
Side airbags98Side-mounted turn signals, 
bulb replacement202
Side window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds113
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag118
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric44
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray117
Snow chains193
Socket, refer to Lighter 
socket117
Socket for onboard 
diagnosis200
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft 
closing39,40
Spare fuses207
Spare key34
– adapter34
Spare tire205
Special oils, refer to 
Specified engine oils196
Special washing program, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Specified engine oils196
Speed
– average86
– limit87
Speed-dependent 
volume150
Speed limit87
– "Limit"88
Speed limit "ON/OFF"88
Speedometer12
"Speed Vol." in audio 
mode150
Sport program
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
– vehicle95
Sports characteristic95
Sports seat48
Stability control, refer to
– Driving stability control93
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93 

Everything from A to Z
232 Tilt function, passenger-
side mirror56
"Time"90
Time
– display format89
– setting90
Time of arrival87
Timer87
"Tint" in TV mode164
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor95
Tire Quality Grading190
Tires
– age190
– break-in122
– changing204
– condition191
– damage191
– flat tire204
– inflation pressure188
– replacing192
– run-flat tires192
– size190
– storage193
– tread191
– tread depth indicators, 
refer to Tire tread/
damage191
– winter tires193
Tires with emergency-
running characteristics, 
refer to Run-flat tires206
"TITLE" in DVD mode167
Tone148
– adjusting149
– mid-range setting151
"Tone" in audio 
mode148,150
Tools, refer to Onboard 
tool kit201
"TOP 8" for telephone180
Top 8 for telephone
– dialing phone number180
– on Control Display180
– sorting entries180
"TOP" in DVD mode169
Torque214
– lug bolts205Tow bar211
Tow fittings210
Towing210
Town/city
– entering133
– selecting134
Tow rope211
Tow sockets for tow 
fitting210
Track, refer to 
Dimensions215
Tracks, random 
sequence158,161
Transmission, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Transmission fault70
Transmission interlock, 
manually releasing70
Transmission lockout, refer 
to P Park69
Transporting children 
safely58
Transport securing 
device125
Tray for pens116
Tread depth, refer to 
Tire tread191
Tread depth indicators in 
tires, refer to Tire 
tread191
Treble, refer to Adjusting 
tone149
"Treble" in audio mode150
Trip odometer81
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment42
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid39
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions215
Turn signals71
– bulb 
replacement202,203
– indicator lamp13
– side-mounted, bulb 
replacement202TV163
– adjusting picture164
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– selecting163
– selecting programs163
– selecting standard164
– storing programs163
– switching on149
– volume149
"TV" during TV 
operation163
"TV format"164
Twist-and-press button, 
refer to Controller17
U
Undercoating, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading190
Unintentional alarm43
Units of measure
– average speed89
– consumption89
– distance89
– temperature89
Universal garage door 
control112
Universal remote 
control112
Unlocking
– from inside38
– hood194
Unlocking and locking 
doors
– from inside38
– from outside35
Unlocking without key, 
refer to Comfort 
Access37
Used batteries, refer to 
Disposal207
Using antifreeze196