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What to do if …
What to do if …
>you request the current position of your 
vehicle, but do not receive a precise 
display?
The system is unable to receive enough 
GPS signals at your current position 
owing to obstructions, your position is 
not yet available on your navigation CD/
DVD, or the system is in the process of 
calculating your position. Please wait 
and then try again later on 
>the GPS logo disappears from the Con-
trol Display screen?
Reception is interrupted; a building or 
similar obstruction may be the cause 
>the destination guidance refuses to 
import an address from the destination 
directory as its destination?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use. 
Choose an address as close as possi-
ble to the original one, using the desti-
nation entry map as required 
>the destination guidance does not 
apply an address without the street?
No specified center is defined for the 
selected locality on your navigation CD/
DVD. Enter any street, or a destination 
such as the railway station, etc., then 
start the destination guidance 
>you want to enter an address for the 
destination guidance, but it is not pos-
sible to select the letters for your 
desired entry?
The address is not stored on the navi-
gation CD/DVD currently in use. In this 
case, the system will not offer you any 
letters to choose from. Choose an 
address as close as possible to the 
original one, using the destination entry 
map as required >the system stops furnishing directions 
on which way to turn as you approach 
intersections?
You are driving in an area that has not 
yet been completely recorded on the 
navigation CD/DVD. Instead of the turn-
off arrow, an arrow appears that follows 
the course of the planned route,
or
you have left the proposed route and 
the system requires a few seconds to 
calculate a new route proposal 
>during destination guidance the desti-
nation route map is automatically dis-
played?
You are driving in an area that has not 
yet been recorded on the navigation 
CD/DVD. The destination guidance 
cannot operate under these conditions. 
However, you will see the current posi-
tion of your BMW in the map display to 
help you orient yourself 
>the battery has been disconnected?
It will take approx. 15 minutes for the 
system to resume operation. 

Mobility
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Battery 
Battery care 
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., 
the electrolyte will last for the life of the bat-
tery when the vehicle is operated in a tem-
perate climate. Your BMW center will be 
happy to advise you on all questions con-
cerning the battery.
Charging battery 
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via 
the terminals in the engine compartment 
with the engine off. Connections, refer to 
Jump-starting on page210. 
Battery switch 
Before storing the vehicle for an extended 
period of several weeks or more, slide the 
battery switch located behind the trim 
panel on the right side of the luggage com-
partment to OFF. This reduces the current 
flow from the battery for the period during 
which the vehicle remains parked. A mes-
sage appears in the Check Control. Please 
take note of the supplementary information 
provided on the Control Display. 
Disposal 
Have old batteries disposed of follow-
ing replacement at your BMW center 
or bring them to a collection point. Maintain 
the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Always secure the battery 
to prevent it from tipping over during trans-
port.<
Power failure 
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. in 
the case of a flat battery, some equipment 
is subject to restricted use and must be 
reinitialized. Individual settings are also lost 
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, 
refer to page55
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to 
page90
>Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to 
page 154
>Navigation system
The operability must be waited for, refer 
to page130.
Fuses 
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse, 
and do not replace a defective fuse 
with a substitute of another color or amper-
age rating, as this could lead to a circuit 
overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the 
vehicle.< 
Spare fuses are located on the fuse strip in 
the glove compartment; plastic tweezers 
can be found at the fuse holder in the lug-
gage compartment.
In glove compartment 
Press the tab on the cover to the front, then 
fold up the cover. 

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 

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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