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Everything under control
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, clock
1Resetting trip odometer
2Outside temperature display and clock
3Odometer and trip odometer
Units of measure
T o  s e l e c t  t h e  r e s p e c t i v e  u n i t s  o f  m e a s u r e ,  m i l e s  
or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for 
the outside temperature, refer to page73.
Outside temperature display, clock
Setting the time, refer to page77.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded 
roads, for example, otherwise there is an 
increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer: 
With the ignition switched on, press button1 in 
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer reading briefly after the 
remote control has been removed from the igni-
tion lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red 
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel 
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page201. 

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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page201
2Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page603Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page212
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
5Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of 
the microfilter
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at 
operating temperature, e.g. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator 
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-
priate symbol is shown in the display, 
accompanied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk. 
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played. 

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Too much oil will harm the engine. 
Have the vehicle checked without 
delay.<
>"Please observe recalculated service inter-
val for engine oil"
Do not add engine oil. You can continue 
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer 
to page74. Have the system checked as 
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/
1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding mes-
sage is shown on the Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, 
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of 
children and comply with the warnings on 
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may 
result.<
Oil change
H a v e  o i l  c h a n g e d  o n l y  a t  y o u r  B M W  C e n t e r  o r  a t  
a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use 
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Only use approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil.If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not 
available, you can add small quantities of other 
synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use 
oils with the API SH specification or higher.
Your BMW Center will be glad to answer 
any questions regarding BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and 
is categorized in SAE classes.
Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends 
on the regional climatic conditions in which you 
normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and 
5W-30 classes.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside 
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system 
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant 
can cause burns.<
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive. 
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW Center for 
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise 
engine damage may result. The additives 
are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little 
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated  

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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
230 Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– automatic climate 
control100
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows100
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows100
"Delete address book" in 
navigation134
"Delete all numbers" on the 
mobile phone173
"Delete data" in 
navigation134
"Delete" for mobile 
phone173
Destination address
– deleting133
– entering125,128
Destination for navigation
– entry125
– navigation list131
– selecting from address 
book133
– selecting using 
information130
– storing132
Destination guidance136
– bypassing route 
sections140
– canceling voice 
instructions48
– changing specified 
route134
– displaying route137
– displaying routes137
– distance and arrival136
– interrupting136
– starting136
– terminating/continuing136
– voice instructions139
– volume of voice 
instructions139
Destination list for navigation 
system131
Destinations recently driven 
to131
"Dial" for mobile phone171
"Dial number"171Digital clock69
Digital compass104
Digital radio151
Dimensions219
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals58
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions139
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book132
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data218
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting96
"Display off"21
Displays
– instrument cluster12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
"Display settings"77
Disposal
– coolant201
– remote control battery37
– vehicle battery209
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control62
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements74
"Distance to dest."71
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control83
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation 
signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors, emergency 
operation32
DOT Quality Grades194
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Drive mode56
Drive-off assistant87Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route137
Driving stability control
systems84
Driving through water117
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control84
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control85
– indicator lamps85
DVD for navigation124
Dynamic Driving Control56
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator lamps85
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution84
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof39
– panorama glass roof39
Electric seat adjustment41
Electronic brake-force 
distribution84
Electronic oil level check199
Emergency call211
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass sunroof39
– panorama glass roof39
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler door186
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission58 

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Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside34
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance211
Emissions test, refer to 
Service requirements74
"Enable services"179
"End call"171
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control70
Energy Control70
Engine
– breaking in116
– data218
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature69
– speed218
– starting53
– starting, convenient 
access35
– switching off53
Engine compartment199
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant201
Engine oil
– adding201
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– checking level199
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements74
"Engine oil level"200
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data218
Engine speed218
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine53
"Enter address"126
Entering destination126
Entering the address128
Entering the intersection127
"Entertainment"144
"Entertainment 
settings"145,152
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control70"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control146
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control146
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control79
"ESN"154
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control84
Event data recorders204
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system116
Exterior mirrors45
– adjusting45
– automatic dimming 
feature117
– automatic heating46
External audio 
device107,162
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away213
– for tying down loads119
F
Fader, tone control145
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control79
Failure of an electrical 
consumer209
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts45
Fastest route for 
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer160
– CD player160
"Fast route" in navigation135
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
First aid pouch212Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock52
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight106
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM88
– indicating a flat tire89
– initializing the system88
– malfunction89
– snow chains88,197
– system limits88
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition195
"FM", waveband144,148
FM, waveband148
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely117
Footwell lamps96
For your own safety5
Front airbags90
Front seat adjustment40
"FTM"88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88
Fuel186
– display70
– high-quality brands186
– quality186
– specifications186
– tank capacity221
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge
70
Fuel consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption71
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door186
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction186
Fuses209 

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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 

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Steering wheel47
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– freely programmable 
buttons47
– lock52
"Steering wheel buttons"47
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
"Stopwatch"81
Stopwatch81
Storage compartments107
"Store in address book" in 
navigation132
"Store" on the radio150,155
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations150
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory44
Storing tires197
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments107
"Street" in destination 
entry127
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires188
Sun blinds106
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine53
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button52
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching on the hour 
signal78
Switching the cooling function 
on and off100
Symbols4
– Control Display20T
Tachometer69
Tailgate
– locking or unlocking 
separately33
– opening and closing33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
Tail lamps207
– replacing bulbs208
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities221
Technical data218
Technical modifications5
Telematik, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist178
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile 
phone166
"Telephone list"47
TeleService178
– enabling178
– services offered179
Temperature adjustments
– automatic climate control98
Temperature display
– ice warning69
– outside temperature69
– setting the units73
Temperature of the coolant, 
refer to Coolant 
temperature69
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo119
"Terminate services"181
"Text language"82
"Theater" tone settings146
The individual vehicle5
Thigh support42
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp208
Tilt alarm sensor35Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror46
"Time"78
"Time format"78
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times101
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation/heating101
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation/heating101
Tire inflation pressures188
Tire pressure
– loss89
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor89
Tire Quality Grading194
Tires
– age194,196
– breaking in116
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels209
– condition195
– damage195
– inflation pressure188
– minimum tread depth195
– new tires196
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor88
– puncture89
– Run-Flat Tires196
– size194
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth195
– winter tires197
"Tone"145
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting145
– middle setting147
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit205
"Top 8" for mobile phone172
Torque218
Touch tone dialing173
Tow bar214
Tow fitting
– screw thread213
Tow fittings213