Mobility
 197Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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.
The warning lamp comes on if the gas 
cap is not properly tightened and the 
OBD system assumes that fuel vapor 
is escaping. If the gas cap is then tightened, the 
warning lamp should 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.
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        Everything from A - Z
228 Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints42
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments105
"New address" in 
navigation128
"New destination"121,125
"New route"136
New tires189
"Next entertainment 
source"48
North-facing map134
Nose weight212
Nozzles95
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data210
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope206
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis197
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications182
Odometer66
Oil
– capacity213
Oil, refer to Engine oil192
Oil consumption192
Oil level192
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal201
"On a new destination" in 
navigation127
"Onboard info"68
Onboard tool kit198
"On destination"127
"On location"127
Opening and closing
– convenient access35
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29Operation by voice for mobile 
phone171
– adjusting volume172
– canceling171
– correcting phone 
number172
– dialing phone number172
– placing a call172
– redialing173
– voice commands171
– voice phone book172
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation98
Output, refer to Engine 
data210
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control97
Outside-temperature 
display66
– changing units of 
measure70
– in computer70
Outside temperature 
warning66
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature67
Overriding selector lever 
lock56
P
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control80
"Parked car operation"99
"Parked car ventilation"99
Parked car ventilation99
Parked car ventilation/heating
– activating switch-on 
times100
– preselecting switch-on 
times99
– switching on and off 
directly99
Parking
– vehicle53
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control80Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake54
Parking lamps90
Parking lamps/low beams90
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function47
"Pathway lighting"91
Pathway lighting91
"PDC"80
PDC Park Distance Control80
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"134
Phone book166
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book169
– dialing167
– most recent numbers168
– selecting in phone book168
– Top 8168
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric38
– windows37
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for audio mode153
"Play" for satellite radio150
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control99
Position
– displaying136
– saving, refer to Storing 
current position128
Power failure201
Power seats41
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to 
Windows37
Preselecting the switch-on 
times for parked car 
ventilation/heating99
"Presets", displaying with the 
radio144
"Presets" for satellite 
radio150
Pressure, tires
184
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