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Notes
4
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this 
Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to 
find specific topics is to refer to the detailed 
index at the back of the manual. If you wish to 
gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will 
find this in the first chapter.
Should you sell your BMW some day, please 
remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as 
well; it is an important component of your vehi-
cle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you at any 
time.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, 
can also be found on the Internet at 
www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be fol-
lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to 
the vehicle.
Indicates information that will assist you 
in gaining the optimum benefit from your 
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively 
for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to 
help protect the environment.
tion.
*Indicates special equipment, country-spe-
cific equipment and optional extras, as well as 
equipment and functions not yet available at the 
time of printing.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to 
select individual functions.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice 
command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the 
voice command system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel-
evant section of this Owner's Manual for 
information on a particular part or assembly.
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At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays
is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.
At a glance
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Cockpit
10
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
2Folding exterior mirrors in and out*47
3Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb 
monitor
*47
1
Opening and closing windows37 4
Parking lamps90
Low beams90
Automatic headlamp control
*90
Adaptive Head Light
*92
5
Fog lamps93
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Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*60
5Tachometer66
6Engine oil temperature67
7Display for
>Clock66
>Outside temperature66
>Indicator and warning lamps758Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*54
>Computer67
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven71
>Odometer and trip odometer66
>Checking engine oil level
*192
>Settings and information70
9Fuel gauge67
10Resetting trip odometer66
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At a glance
 13Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in both the indica-
tor area 1 and the display 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning 
and thus come on briefly when the engine is 
started or the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the lower edge of the Control 
Display explain the meaning of the displayed 
indicator and warning lamps.
You can call up more information, e.g. on the 
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, 
via Check Control, refer to page75.In urgent cases, this information will be shown 
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in the indicator 
area1 signal that the associated functions are 
activated:
High beams/headlamp flasher92
Fog lamps93
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propul-
sive forces in order to maintain driving 
stability82
Handbrake engaged54
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Cockpit
14
Around the center console: controls and displays
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At a glance
 15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Microphone for voice command system* 
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2SOS: initiating an emergency call*203
3Reading lamps94
4Glass sunroof, electric
*37
5Interior lamps93
6Passenger airbag status lamp
*88
7Control Display16
8Hazard warning flashers
9DTC Dynamic Traction Control82
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control
12Ejecting
>Audio CD140
>Navigation DVD12013Changing
>Radio station144
>Track153
15Controller16 
Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizon-
tally in four directions
16Activating voice command system
*22
17Opening start menu on Control Display17
18Drive for navigation DVD120
19Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume140
20Drive for audio CDs140 Air distribution to the 
windshield96
Air distribution to the upper body 
area96
Air distribution to the footwell96
Automatic air distribution and flow 
rate97
Cooling function98
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control97
Recirculated-air mode97
Maximum cooling97
Residual heat mode98
Air flow rate97
Defrosting windows98
Rear window defroster98
14
Heated seats*44
PDC Park Distance Control
*80
Roller sun blind
*104
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iDrive
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iDrive
iDrive integrates the functions of a large num-
ber of switches. This allows these functions to 
be operated from a single central position. The 
following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the indi-
vidual functions is described in connection with 
the relevant equipment.
Controls
1Control Display
2 button
Opening start menu
3Controller
The controller can be used to select menu 
items and to adjust settings:
>Move in four directions, arrow 4
>Turn, arrow 5
>Push, arrow 6Operate the controller only when traffic 
and road conditions allow this, to avoid 
endangering the car's occupants and other 
road users by being distracted.<
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