
Telephoning
168
Preparation via the mobile phone
6.Further steps must be carried out with the 
mobile phone and vary depending on the 
model. Please refer to your mobile phone's 
operating instructions, e.g. under the topics 
of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Con-
necting or Pairing.
Pairing
Depending on your mobile phone, you will see 
messages, first in the mobile phone's display or 
on the Control Display, requesting you to enter 
the same Bluetooth passkey previously deter-
mined by you.
Message on the Control Display if the Bluetooth 
passkey can be entered via iDrive:
7.Select "Add device" and press the control-
ler.
8.Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, you will 
have approx. 30 seconds to enter your 
Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone 
and the Control Display.
9.Select "Confirm passkey" and press the 
controller.10.Wait several seconds until the list of paired 
mobile phones is displayed on the Control 
Display and "Phone" is selected.
To interrupt the mobile phone's pairing with the 
vehicle:
Select "Refuse connection" and press the con-
troller.
The next time you use the mobile phone inside 
the vehicle, it will be recognized within no more 
than two minutes as long as the engine is run-
ning or the ignition is switched on.
As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the 
vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the 
SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmit-
ted to the vehicle. Refer also your mobile 
phone's operating instructions, if necessary. 
This data transfer depends on your mobile 
phone and can take several minutes; please 
refer to your mobile phone's operating instruc-
tions, if necessary.
Up to four mobile phones can be paired, one 
after the other. If a fifth mobile phone is paired, 
the pairing data for the last mobile phone on the 
list is deleted, refer also to the information 
below.
List of paired mobile phones
All mobile phones with pairing data stored by 
the vehicle can be displayed. If several mobile 
phones are detected by the vehicle at the same 
time, the mobile phone at the top of the list can 
be operated via the vehicle.
You can change the order of the mobile phones 
on the list. As long as a mobile phone from this 
list is selected, you cannot operate the mobile 
phones via the vehicle.
iDrive concept, refer to page16.
1.Press the 
 button to call up the start 
menu.
2.Call up the   menu by pressing the control-
ler.
3.Select "Communication settings" and 
press the controller.
4.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
5.Select "Phone" and press the controller. 

Telephoning
174 and is confirmed by a tone, depending on 
the type of mobile phone you are using.
Switching between mobile 
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free 
system
You can continue ongoing calls outside of the 
vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free 
system as long as the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on. Depending on your 
mobile phone, the system automatically 
switches to hands-free mode.
With mobile phones that do not automatically 
switch to hands-free mode:
>Depending on the type of mobile phone you 
are using, you can continue the conversa-
tion via the hands-free system, if necessary. 
Refer to the display on your mobile phone 
and/or your mobile phone's operating 
instructions.
>Press the   button above the storage 
compartment. The changeover can take 
several seconds.
From hands-free system to mobile 
phone
If you are making a call via the hands-free sys-
tem, you can also continue the call via the 
mobile phone, if necessary, depending on your 
mobile phone model. Refer to the display on 
your mobile phone and/or your mobile phone's 
operating instructions.
Operation by voice 
commands*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to take a hand off the steering wheel. 
During your entries, you will be guided in many 
cases by announcements and questions.
The same prerequisites apply as for operation 
via iDrive, refer to page170.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating the system
1.Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say 
commands.
2.Say the command.
The text or numbers that the voice com-
mand system has registered will appear on 
the Control Display.
Ending/canceling operation by voice 
commands
Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel or
In dialogs where text is spoken, e.g. a name 
rather than a command, canceling is only possi-
ble using the button on the steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands 
that must be pronounced exactly word for word. 
You can have the possible commands for any 
function read aloud to you:
{...}Say the specified commands word for 
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.
{Cancel}.
{Help} 

Mobility
 203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The service schedule also 
includes operations related to the vehicle's 
comfort and convenience features, such as 
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The 
objective is to optimize efforts with respect to 
minimal vehicle maintenance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the 
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates 
displayed, refer to page74:
>Engine oil
>Brakes: separately for front and rear
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid
>Spark plugs
>Vehicle check>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control 
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in 
for servicing you should therefore hand your 
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit 
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page78; otherwise the 
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS 
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW Center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.< 

Maintenance
204
Socket for On-Board 
Diagnosis OBD
Primary components that make up exhaust 
emissions can be checked by a device via the 
OBD socket.
This socket is located on the driver's side to the 
left, on the bottom of the instrument panel 
underneath a cover.
Exhaust emission values
The warning lamps come on. The 
exhaust emission values have wors-
ened. Have the car checked as soon 
as possible.
Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.
The lamps flash under certain condi-
tions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the 
engine. If this happens, you should reduce your 
speed and visit your nearest BMW Center as 
soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can 
quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-
related components, especially the catalytic 
converter.
If the gas cap is not properly tightened, the OBD 
system will assume that fuel vapor is escaping. 
An indicator will then light up. If the gas cap is 
then tightened, the indicator will go out within a 
few days.
Event data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a 
device for recording or sending certain vehicle data or information. In addition, if you have 
signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist, 
certain vehicle data may be transmitted or 
recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding 
services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure. 

Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid60
"Climate"98
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode78
– setting time77
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine53
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to 
Convenient access35
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
"Communication"170
"Communication 
settings"179
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock52
Compass104
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
– hour signal78
Computer, refer to iDrive16
"Concert hall" tone 
settings146
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked118
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile29
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking of the 
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108Consumption display
– average consumption71
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control70
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"137
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display
– settings73
– switching on/off21
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenience operation
– windows30
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting the engine53
Convenient access35
– replacing the battery37
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash36
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient 
access36
– with convenient access36
Coolant201
– adding201
– checking level201
Coolant temperature69
Cooling, maximum98
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant201
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light95
Country of destination for 
navigation126
Courtesy lamps96
Cross-hairs in navigation129
Cruise control60
– active62
– malfunction62
Cruising range70
Cup holders107
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights220Current consumption, refer to 
Energy Control70
"Current position"140
Current position
– displaying140
– entering132
– storing132
"Customer 
Relations"180,182
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting96
Data218
– capacities221
– dimensions219
– engine218
– weights220
"Date"79
Date
– setting78
– setting format79
"Date format"79
Daytime driving lamps94
"Daytime running light"95
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control84
DCC, refer to Cruise 
control60
"Deactivated"44
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags91
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof39
Defogging windows100
Defrosting windows100 

Everything from A - Z
236 Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book173
– dialing171
– most recent numbers172
– selecting in phone book172
– Top 8172
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for audio mode157
"Play" 
on the radio155
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
Position
– displaying140
– storing132
Power failure209
Power windows37
– safety switch38
Power windows, refer to 
Windows37
Preselecting the switch-on 
times for parked car 
ventilation/heating101
"Presets", calling up on 
radio148
"Presets" on the radio154
Pressure, tires188
Pressure monitoring, tires88
– Flat Tire Monitor88
Protection function, refer to 
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows37
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch212
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor88
R
Radio
– autostore149
– controls144
– sampling stations149
– satellite radio153
– selecting the frequency 
manually149
– selecting the 
waveband144,148
– station search149
– station selection148
– stations with the best 
reception149
– storing stations150
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
– Weather Band151
Radio key, refer to Integrated 
key/Remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness52
Radio readiness52
– switched off52
– switched on52
Rain sensor59
"Random", random play160
"Random all" for audio 
mode160
"Random directory" for audio 
mode160
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps207
– replacing bulbs208
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints43
– folding head restraint down 
and up43
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs208
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors45
Rear window defroster100
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds106Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"172
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Reception
– radio stations151
Rechargeable flashlight106
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest
41
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch81
"Redial" for mobile phone172
Refueling186
Releasing
– hood198
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access35
– garage door opener103
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunctions31,36
– service data203
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode159
"Repeat" for audio mode159
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode159
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs205
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires196
Reporting an accident, refer to 
Initiating an emergency 
call211
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reservoir for washer 
systems60
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings147