
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 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation system124
– address book132
– destination entry125
– destination guidance in 
assistance window124
– destination list131
– displaying current 
position140
– entering a destination 
manually125,128
– last destinations131
– opening125
– route display137
– route list139
– searching for a special 
destination130
– selecting destination using 
information130
– selecting destination via 
map129
– selecting route criteria134
– starting destination 
guidance136
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance136
– terminating/continuing 
destination guidance136
– voice instructions139
– volume adjustment139
"Navigation voice 
instructions" via buttons on 
the steering wheel47
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints42
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments107
"New address" in 
navigation132
"New destination"125,129
"New route"140
New tires196
"Next entertainment 
source"47
North-facing map138
Nose weight220
Nozzles97
Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles60Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data218
O
OBD socket204
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis204
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications186
Odometer69
Oil
– capacity221
Oil, refer to Engine oil199
Oil consumption199
Oil level199
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal209
"On a new destination" in 
navigation131
"Onboard info"71
Onboard tool kit205
"On destination"131
"On location"131
Opening and closing
– convenient access35
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control30
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside32
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone174
– adjusting volume175
– canceling174
– correcting phone 
number175
– dialing phone number175
– placing a call175
– redialing176
– voice commands174
– voice phone book175
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine 
data218Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside-temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure73
– in computer73
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature69
Overriding selector lever 
lock58
P
Panorama glass roof
– closing after electrical 
malfunction39
– convenient operation30
– remote control30
"Parked car operation"101
"Parked car ventilation"101
Parked car ventilation101
Parked car ventilation/heating
– activating switch-on 
times102
– preselecting switch-on 
times101
– switching on and off 
directly101
Parking
– vehicle53
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control83
Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake54
Parking lamps/low beams93
– replacing bulbs207
Parts and accessories, refer to 
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function46
"Pathway lighting"94
Pathway lighting94
"PDC"84
PDC Park Distance Control83
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"138
Phone book170 

Everything from A - Z
238 Sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
– acceleration assistant57
– breaking in116
– Dynamic Driving Control56
– gear indicator55
– kick-down56
– shiftlock55
– tow-starting215
"Service"80,179,200
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance211
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance211
Service data in the remote 
control203
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS203
"Service notification"179
"Service Request"180,182
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS203
"Service 
requirements"75,179,200
Service requirements74
"Service Status"179
"Set date"79
"Set" for audio mode144
"Set time"78
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode78
– date format79
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times101
"Set tire pressure"88
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions57
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55Shift paddles56
Short commands of voice 
command system222
Shortest route in navigation, 
refer to Selecting route134
"Short route" in 
navigation135
"Show current position"130
"Show destination 
position"130
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Side airbags90
Side-mounted turn signals
– replacing bulbs207
Side window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds106
Side windows, refer to 
Windows37
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely40
– airbags40
– safety belt40
– with head restraint40
Ski bag111
Ski sack, refer to Ski bag111
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass sunroof, electric38
Slot for remote control52
SMG, refer to Sequential 
manual gearbox55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment106
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Socket for On-Board 
Diagnosis OBD204
Song search, refer to Playing a 
track158
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses209
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses209Spare key28
– adapter28
Spark plugs, refer to Service 
requirements74
Speaking, refer to Voice 
instructions for navigation 
system139
Speed
– with winter tires197
Speed-dependent
volume145
Speed limit81
– setting81
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone 
control146
Sport program
– refer to Dynamic Driving 
Control56
Sports seat42
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems84
Start/stop button52
– starting the engine53
– switching off the engine53
"Start guid-
ance"128,132,133,136
Starting
– difficulties, temperature53
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine53
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting212
Starting the engine
– start/stop button52
Start menu17
"State / Province" in 
destination entry126
Station, refer to Radio148
"Status"75
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5