
Controls
 71Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Releasing 
1.Use the vehicle key to release the cover 
panel beneath the instrument panel by 
turning the lock counterclockwise, then 
fold down the cover
2.Pull out the release lever with the loop1 
until it locks into place: the transmission 
lockout is unlocked.
Re-engage the transmission lockout 
after parking the vehicle at its destina-
tion. Otherwise there is a danger that the 
vehicle could start to roll if parked on a 
steep slope.< 
Locking again 
1.Disengage the release lever by pressing 
it together with the red detent lever, 
arrow 2.Guide the release lever all the way back 
into its original position – the transmis-
sion lockout is again engaged 
3.Fold up and lock the cover panel again. 
Now – and not before – the key may be 
removed.
Once the transmission lockout has 
been re-engaged, the warning in the 
Check Control should disappear, and the 
symbol in the Info Display should change 
from N to P. Should this fail to happen, 
there is a danger that the vehicle could start 
to roll.< 
Information on jump-starting and towing 
begins on page209. 
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 
1High beams 
2Headlamp flasher 
3Turn signals 
Using turn signals
Move the lever beyond the resistance 
point. It then returns to the center position 
when released. Press the lever up to the 
resistance point to switch off the turn sig-
nals. 
Signaling briefly
Press the lever up to but not beyond the 
resistance point. It then returns to the cen-
ter position when released. 
If the flashing of the indicator lamp and the 
ticking from the relay are both faster than 
usual, this indicates that one of the bulbs is  

Driving
72 defective; if a trailer is attached, this could 
also indicate that one of its turn signal 
bulbs is defective. 
Wiper system 
1Standard wiper speed: briefly press 
once. 
Fast wipe: briefly press twice 
2To switch off wipers or for brief wipe 
3To activate/deactivate rain sensor 
4To clean windshield and headlamps 
5To adjust rain sensor sensitivity level 
The lever automatically returns to its 
initial position when released.< 
1 Standard wiper speed 
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the intermittent mode whenever the 
vehicle is stationary. 
Fast wiper speed 
You can also select this position by press-
ing the lever upward beyond the resistance 
point. 
The system automatically reverts to opera-
tion in the standard wipe mode whenever 
the vehicle is stationary. 
4 Cleaning windshield 
The system sprays washer fluid against the 
windshield and activates the wipers for a 
brief period. 
Headlamp washers 
Each fifth time you press into position 4 to 
clean the windshield while the headlamps 
are on. 
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do so, your vision could 
be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a 
washer fluid antifreeze, refer to page73.
Avoid activating the washer when the res-
ervoir is empty, as damage to the pump 
could result.< 
Windshield washer nozzles 
The windshield washer nozzles and the 
windshield itself in the area around the wip-
ers are heated automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on. 
Rain sensor 
The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror. 
Activating rain sensor 
Briefly press the button as of ignition in 
radio mode. The indicator lamp comes on. 
The wipers will always respond by com-
pleting at least one sweep of the wind-
shield. 
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level 
Turn the serrated dial 5. 
Deactivating rain sensor 
Briefly press the button again. The indicator 
lamp goes out.  

Replacing components
202
Releasing lamp cover 
The illustration shows the left side of the 
engine compartment. 
1High beams 
Press the tab down, refer to arrow.
Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion – the atmosphere within the bulb 
is pressurized. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can lead to personal injury should 
the bulb be damaged.< 
1 High beams 
H7 bulb, 55 watts 
1.Remove the cover 
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
3.Remove and replace the bulb. 
Xenon lamps 
The service life of these bulbs is very long 
and the probability of a failure is very low, 
provided that they are not switched on and 
off an unusual number of times. In the 
unlikely event that one of these lamps 
should fail, you can respond by switching 
on your fog lamps and proceeding care-
fully, where allowed by law. Only have work on the xenon lighting 
system including bulb changes car-
ried out by a BMW center or a workshop 
that uses personnel trained in accordance 
with BMW requirements. Due to the high 
voltage involved, there is a danger to life 
and limb when work is carried out improp-
erly.< 
Parking and standing lamps 
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center. 
Turn signals, front 
Two bulbs, 3457AK or 3457NAK* 
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and 
replacement. 
Side-mounted turn signals 
Bulb 5 watts, W 5 W 
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp 
with the tip of your finger, then push it to 
the rear and release the detent at the 
front 
2.Turn the lamp 903 and remove 
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
4.Extract the bulb for replacement.  

Mobility
 203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Side marker lamps, front and rear 
Please contact your BMW center for 
replacement. 
Tail lamps 
1Rear lamp 
2Brake lamp 
3Backup lamp 
4Turn signals 
5Reflector 
The parking, tail and brake lamps are 
LEDs. If a defect occurs, please con-
tact your BMW center or a workshop that 
uses personnel trained in accordance with 
BMW requirements.< 
Fender-mounted lamps 
The illustration shows the recess on the left 
side of the luggage compartment.
Rear turn signals 
Bulb 21 watts, P 21 W or PY 21 W* 
1.Use the handle at the top to swivel 
down the side trim panel 
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and 
remove 
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and 
replacement. 
Lamps in luggage compartment lid 
Remove the trim panel from the luggage 
compartment lid. 
1Backup lamp 
2License plate lamp 
Backup lamps and 
license plate lamps 
Backup lamp: bulb 16 watts, W 16 W 
License plate lamp: Bulb 5 watts, W 5 W 
1.Pull the bulb holder out 
2.Extract the bulb for replacement.  

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