
Everything from A - Z
220 Burned fuel
– refer to Average
consumption69
Button for starting engine53
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning6
"Call"168
Call
– accepting166
– displaying accepted168
– ending167
– in absence168
– starting167
Calling
– from phone book167
– from Top 8 list168
– redialing168
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders104
Capacities213
Capacity of cargo area212
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery201
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"69
Care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing115
Cargo area105
– capacity212
– convenient access36
– cover105
– folding up the floor
panel107
– lamp93
– lid, refer to Tailgate33
– net106
– opening from outside33
Cargo area net106Cargo loading
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points201
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest103
– refer to Mobile phone162
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio144
Car wash114
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system112
"Categories"150
CBS Condition Based
Service195
"CD"140,152CD changer152
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse156
– installation location156
– playing a track154
– random order155
– repeating a track155
– selecting a CD152
– selecting a track153
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
CD player152
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse156
– playing a track154
– random order155
– repeating a track155
– selecting a track153
– switching on/off140
– tone control141
– volume141
Center armrest103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulbs201
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– convenient access35
Changing bulbs197
Changing the language on the
Control Display80
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display71
Changing wheels201
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment191
Check Control77
"Check Control
messages"78
Check Gas Cap182

Reference 221
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure184
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH51
Child-restraint systems50
Child-safety lock52
Child seats50
Chrome parts, care, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Cigarette lighter104
– socket105
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps58
– washer fluid59
"Climate"95
Clock67
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Clothes hooks104
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine54
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access, refer to
Convenient access35
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Communication"166
"Communication
settings"175
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock53
Compass101
Computer68
– displays on Control
Display69
– hour signal76
Computer, refer to iDrive16"Concert hall" tone
settings142
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked114
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking of the
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances105
Consumption display
– average consumption69
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control68
"Continue guidance to
destination?"
133
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display
– settings71
– 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 engine54
Convenient access35
– replacing the battery37
– what to observe before
entering a car wash36
Convenient operation
– windows with convenient
access36
– with convenient access36
Coolant193
– adding193
– checking level193
Coolant temperature67
Cooling, maximum95
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant193
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light92Country of destination for
navigation122
Courtesy lamps93
Cross-hairs in navigation125
Cruise control59
– active61
– malfunction61
Cruising range68
Cup holders104
Curb weight, refer to
Weights212
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control68
"Current position"136
Current position
– displaying136
– entering128
– storing128
"Customer
Relations"176,178
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93
Data210
– capacities213
– dimensions211
– engine210
– weights212
"Date"77
Date
– setting76
– setting format77
"Date format"77
Daytime driving lamps91
"Daytime running light"92
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control82
DCC, refer to Cruise
control59
"Deactivated"45
Deactivating front passenger
airbags88

Everything from A - Z
222 Deadlocking, refer to
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door182
– panorama glass roof39
Defogging windows97
Defrosting windows97
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control97
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows97
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows97
"Delete address book" in
navigation130
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone169
"Delete data" in
navigation130
"Delete" for mobile
phone169
Destination address
– deleting129
– entering121,124
Destination for navigation
– entry121
– navigation list127
– selecting from address
book129
– selecting using
information126
– storing128Destination guidance132
– bypassing route
sections136
– canceling voice
instructions49
– changing specified
route130
– displaying route133
– displaying routes133
– distance and arrival132
– interrupting132
– starting132
– terminating/continuing132
– voice instructions135
– volume of voice
instructions135
Destination list for navigation
system127
Destinations recently driven
to127
"Dial" for mobile phone167
"Dial number"167
Digital clock67
Digital compass
101
Digital radio147
Dimensions211
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals57
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions135
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book128
Displacement, refer to Engine
data210
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93
"Display off"21
Displays
– instrument cluster12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
"Display settings"75
Disposal
– coolant193
– remote control battery37
– vehicle battery201Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control61
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements72
"Distance to dest."69
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control81
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors, emergency
operation32
DOT Quality Grades186
Draft-free ventilation97
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders104
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams90
Driving notes112
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route133
Driving stability control
systems82
Driving through water113
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes112
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function97
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control83
– indicator lamps
83
DVD for navigation120
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps83
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution82

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player140
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof39
– panorama glass roof39
Electric seat adjustment42
Electronic brake-force
distribution82
Electronic oil level check191
Emergency call203
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass sunroof39
– panorama glass roof39
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler door182
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission57
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Emissions test, refer to
Service requirements72
"Enable services"175
"End call"167
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control68
Energy Control68
Engine
– breaking in112
– data210
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature67
– speed210
– starting54
– starting, convenient
access35
– switching off54
Engine compartment191
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant193Engine oil
– adding193
– BMW Maintenance
System195
– checking level191
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements72
"Engine oil level"192
Engine output, refer to Engine
data210
Engine speed210
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine54
"Enter address"122
Entering destination122
Entering the address124
Entering the intersection
123
"Entertainment"140
"Entertainment
settings"141,148
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control68
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control142
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control142
Error messages, refer to
Check Control77
"ESN"150
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control82
Event data recorders196
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Expanding the cargo area106
Exterior mirrors46
– adjusting46
– automatic dimming
feature113
– automatic heating47
External audio
device103,158Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away205
– for tying down loads115
F
Fader, tone control141
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical
consumer202
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts46
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
"Fast route" in navigation131
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
First aid pouch203
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock53
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight103
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires188
Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– indicating a flat tire86
– initializing the system86
– malfunction87
– snow chains85,189
– system limits85
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition187
"FM", waveband140,144
FM, waveband144
Fog lamps92
– indicator lamp13,92
Folding rear seat back106

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control95
– changing language80
– date and time, setting75
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
Ignition53
– switched off53
– switched on53
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness53
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on53
Ignition lock53
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Individual air distribution95
Individually programmable
buttons on steering
wheel48
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Information
– on another location126
– on country126
– on current position126
– on destination location126
"Information" in
navigation127
"Information on
destination"128
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating102
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM86
– panorama glass roof39
"Input map"126Installation location
– CD changer156
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions135
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting93
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control
100
Interesting destination for
navigation126
"Interim time"80
Interior lamps93
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor35
Interior rearview mirror47
– automatic dimming
feature113
Interior rearview mirror with
digital compass101
Interlock56
Intermittent mode of the
wipers58
J
Jacking points201
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting204
Jump starting204
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control28
Keyless Go, refer to
Convenient access35
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"169Kick-down56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Knock control183
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams90
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs197
"Languages" in
navigation135
"Languages"on the control
display80
Lap-and-shoulder safety
belt46
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo115
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list127
"Last seat pos."45
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system51
LEDs light-emitting
diodes198
Length, refer to
Dimensions211
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs201
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs198
Lighter104
"Lighting"91
Lighting
– instruments93
– lamps and bulbs197
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps90
Light switch90
"Limit"79
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Loading
– securing cargo115
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo115
Location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD120

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Navigation"121
Navigation address
– home address130
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off135
Navigation destination
– manual entry121,124
– selecting via map125
Navigation drive, location120
Navigation DVD120
Navigation system120
– address book128
– destination entry121
– destination guidance in
assistance window120
– destination list127
– displaying current
position136
– entering a destination
manually121,124
– last destinations127
– opening121
– route display133
– route list135
– searching for a special
destination126
– selecting destination using
information126
– selecting destination via
map125
– selecting route criteria130
– starting destination
guidance132
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance132
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance132
– voice instructions135
– volume adjustment135
"Navigation voice
instructions" via buttons on
the steering wheel48
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints43Nets, refer to Storage
compartments104
"New address" in
navigation128
"New destination"121,125
"New route"136
New tires188
"Next entertainment
source"48
North-facing map134
Nose weight212
Nozzles94
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles58
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data210
O
OBD socket196
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis196
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications183
Odometer67
Oil
– capacity213
Oil, refer to Engine oil191
Oil consumption191
Oil level191
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal201
"On a new destination" in
navigation127
"Onboard info"69
Onboard tool kit197
"On destination"127
"On location"127
Opening and closing
– convenient access35
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control30
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside33Operation by voice for mobile
phone170
– adjusting volume171
– canceling170
– correcting phone
number171
– dialing phone number171
– placing a call171
– redialing172
– voice commands170
– voice phone book171
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation97
Output, refer to Engine
data210
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control96
Outside-temperature
display67
– changing units of
measure71
– in computer71
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature67
Overriding selector lever
lock57
P
Panorama glass roof38
– closing after electrical
malfunction39
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing38
– raising38
– remote control30
"Parked car operation"98
"Parked car ventilation"98
Parked car ventilation98
Parked car ventilation/heating
– activating switch-on
times99
– preselecting switch-on
times98
– switching on and off
directly98

Everything from A - Z
230 Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Sequential manual gearbox
SMG
– tow-starting206
"Service"78,175,192
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance203
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance203
Service data in the remote
control195
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS195
"Service notification"175
"Service Request"176,178
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS195
"Service
requirements"73,175,192
Service requirements72
"Service Status"175
"Set date"77
"Set" for audio mode140
"Set time"76
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode76
– date format77
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times98
"Set tire pressure"86
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,
refer to Changing selector
lever positions56Short commands of voice
command system214
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route130
"Short route" in
navigation131
"Show current position"126
"Show destination
position"126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer155
– CD player
155
Side airbags88
Side-mounted turn signals
– replacing bulbs199
Side window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds102
Side windows, refer to
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely41
– airbags41
– safety belt41
– with head restraint41
Ski bag107
Ski sack, refer to Ski bag107
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass
roof38
Slot for remote control53
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray104
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment103
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances105
Socket for On-Board
Diagnosis OBD196
Song search, refer to Playing a
track154
Sound output for
entertainment on/off140
Spare fuses202
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses202
Spare key28
– adapter28Spark plugs, refer to Service
requirements72
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions for navigation
system135
Speed
– with winter tires189
Speed-dependent
volume141
Speed limit79
– setting79
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control142
Split rear seat back, refer to
Expanding the cargo
area106
Sports seat43
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/stop button53
– starting the engine54
– switching off the engine54
"Start guid-
ance"124,128,129,132
Starting
– difficulties, temperature54
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine54
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting204
Starting the engine
– start/stop button53
Start menu17
"State / Province" in
destination entry122
Station, refer to Radio144
"Status"73
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Steering wheel48
– adjustment48
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– freely programmable
buttons48
– lock53
"Steering wheel buttons"48
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering87
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic55
"Stopwatch"79
Stopwatch79
Storage compartments104
"Store in address book" in
navigation128
"Store" on the radio146,151
Storing current position128
Storing radio stations146
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory44
Storing tires189
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments104
"Street" in destination
entry123
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires184
Sun blinds102
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine54
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button53
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching on the hour
signal76
Switching the cooling function
on and off97
Symbols4
– Control Display20T
Tachometer67
Tailgate33
– convenient access36
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually33
– opening and closing33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
– unlocking with remote
control31
Tail lamps200
– replacing bulbs200
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities213
Technical data210
Technical modifications5
Telematik, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist174
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest103
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone162
"Telephone list"48
TeleService174
– enabling174
– services offered175
Temperature adjustments
– automatic climate control95
Temperature display
– ice warning67
– outside temperature67
– setting the units71
Temperature of the coolant,
refer to Coolant
temperature67
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo115
"Terminate services"177
"Text language"80
"Theater" tone settings142
The individual vehicle5
Thigh support43Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp201
Tilt alarm sensor35
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror47
"Time"76
"Time format"76
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times98
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation/heating98
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation/heating98
Tire inflation pressures184
Tire pressure
– loss86
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor85
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor86
Tire Quality Grading186
Tires
– age186,188
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels201
– condition187
– damage187
– inflation pressure184
– minimum tread depth187
– new tires188
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor85
– puncture86
– Run-Flat Tires188
– size186
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth187
– winter tires189
"Tone"141
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting141
– middle setting143
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit197
"Top 8" for mobile phone168
Torque210
Touch tone dialing169
Tow bar206