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1Microphone for voice command system* 
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Initiating an emergency call*
3Reading lamps96
4Glass sunroof, electric
*38
5Interior lamps96
6Passenger airbag status lamp
*92
7Control Display16
8Hazard warning flashers
9DTC Dynamic Traction Control85
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control
12Ejecting
>Audio CD144
>Navigation DVD12413Changing
>Radio station148
>Track157
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 DVD124
19Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume144
20Drive for audio CDs144 Air distribution to the 
windshield98
Air distribution to the upper body 
area98
Air distribution to the footwell98
Automatic air distribution and flow 
rate98
Cooling function100
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control99
Recirculated-air mode99
Maximum cooling98
Residual heat mode99
Air flow rate99
Defrosting windows100
Rear window defroster100
14
Heated seats*43
PDC Park Distance Control
*83
Roller sun blind
*106
Hill Descent Control HDC
*86 

Voice command system
24 5.Press the   button on the steering wheel 
or in the center console.
Notes
For information on voice control of the 
telephone, refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Pronounce the commands and digits 
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding 
excessive emphases and pauses. The same 
applies to spelling when entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
>Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice command system.
>When selecting a radio station, use the 
standard pronunciation of the station name.
>For entries in the voice-activated phone 
book, only use names in the language of the 
voice command system and no abbrevia-
tions
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof 
closed to prevent interference from outside 
noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.6.Select a track, e.g.:
{Track 1}.
The system says: 
{{Track 1}}. 

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cargo and luggage load capacity calculated 
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of 
the load from your trailer will be transferred 
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for 
transporting a trailer to determine how this 
may reduce the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of 
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the 
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the 
respective seat backs.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is 
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the 
opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Smaller and relatively light items can be 
retained with tensioning straps or draw 
straps
*.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing 
larger and heavier objects are available at 
your BMW Center. Four lashing eyes are 
provided for attaching the cargo straps. 
Two are located on the inside rear wall of 
the luggage compartment 1, and two others 
are on the side walls of the luggage com-
partment 2. 
Comply with the information provided with 
the cargo straps.
Always position and secure the cargo as 
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden 
braking or swerves are necessary. 
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle 
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer 
to page220, as excessive loads can pose a 
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws. 
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried 
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown 
around, for example as a result of heavy braking, 
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants.<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option 
for your BMW. Comply with the precautions 
included with the installation instructions. 

Things to remember when driving
120
Mounting points
Open the covers.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of 
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on 
vehicle handling and steering response. 
You should therefore always remember not to 
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the 
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads 
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights on page220.
The roof load must be uniformly distributed and 
should not be too large in area. Heavy items 
should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure 
that adequate clearance is maintained for rais-
ing the glass sunroof, and that objects do not 
project into the opening path of the luggage 
compartment lid.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and 
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off 
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and 
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. 

Everything from A - Z
232
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control103
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel186
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gasoline engine, checking oil 
level199
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission54
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Gearshifts
– with automatic 
transmission57
– with manual transmission54
– with the sequential manual 
gearbox SMG55
General driving notes116
Glass sunroof, electric38
– anti-trapping mechanism39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction39
– convenient operation30,32
– opening, closing38
– operation with convenient 
access36
– raising38
– remote control30
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights220
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs206
Handbrake54
– indicator lamp54
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight106
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD, refer to High Definition 
Radio151
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp cover206
Headlamp flasher58
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs206
Head restraints42
– sitting safely40
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window100
– seats43
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window100
– seats43
Heating while at a standstill, 
refer to Using residual 
heat99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo119
Height, refer to 
Dimensions219
Height adjustment
– seats41
– steering wheel47
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs206
High Definition Radio151
High water, refer to Driving 
through water117Highways, refer to Route 
criteria135
Hills117
Holders for cups107
"Home address" in 
navigation134
Homepage4
Hood198
Horn10
Hot exhaust system116
"Hour memo"78
"House number" in 
destination entry128
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control84
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio151
Ice warning69
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track158
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness82
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control98
– changing language82
– date and time, setting77
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
Ignition52
– switched off52
– switched on52
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness52
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on52
Ignition lock52 

Everything from A - Z
234 Luggage compartment
– capacity220
– convenient access36
– folding up the floor 
panel110
– lamp96
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
Luggage compartment lid33
– convenient access36
– unlocking with remote 
control31
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate33
Luggage compartment net, 
refer to Securing cargo119
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack119
Lumbar support41
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires197
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system203
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control79
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
"Manual" on the radio149
Manual operation
– door lock32
– glass sunroof39
– panorama glass roof39
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission58
Manual release
– fuel filler door186
Manual transmission54
Map
– changing scale138
– destination entry129
"Map direction of travel"138
"Map facing north"138Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control28
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– with winter tires197
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory44
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– for automatic climate 
control101
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature117
Mirrors45
– automatic curb monitor46
– exterior mirrors45
– heating46
– interior rearview mirror46
"Missed calls"172
Missed calls172
Mobile phone
– accepted calls172
– adjusting volume170
– calling171
– ending call171
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– missed calls
172
– operation via iDrive170
– redialing172
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
– Top 8172
– touch tone dialing173
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the 
vehicle116Mobile phones, use inside the 
car, refer to Mobile phone in 
the vehicle116
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88
"Monitor on / off"47
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers172
MP3, refer to Compressed 
audio files156
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher58
– refer to Wiper system59
Music track
– finding158
"Mute on / off"47
Muting the TV144
N
"Navigation"125
Navigation address
– home address134
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off139
Navigation destination
– manual entry125,128
– selecting via map129
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124 

Everything from A - Z
236 Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book173
– dialing171
– most recent numbers172
– selecting in phone book172
– Top 8172
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for audio mode157
"Play" 
on the radio155
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
Position
– displaying140
– storing132
Power failure209
Power windows37
– safety switch38
Power windows, refer to 
Windows37
Preselecting the switch-on 
times for parked car 
ventilation/heating101
"Presets", calling up on 
radio148
"Presets" on the radio154
Pressure, tires188
Pressure monitoring, tires88
– Flat Tire Monitor88
Protection function, refer to 
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric39
– windows37
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch212
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor88
R
Radio
– autostore149
– controls144
– sampling stations149
– satellite radio153
– selecting the frequency 
manually149
– selecting the 
waveband144,148
– station search149
– station selection148
– stations with the best 
reception149
– storing stations150
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
– Weather Band151
Radio key, refer to Integrated 
key/Remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness52
Radio readiness52
– switched off52
– switched on52
Rain sensor59
"Random", random play160
"Random all" for audio 
mode160
"Random directory" for audio 
mode160
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps207
– replacing bulbs208
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints43
– folding head restraint down 
and up43
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulbs208
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors45
Rear window defroster100
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds106Rear window safety switch38
"Received calls"172
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Reception
– radio stations151
Rechargeable flashlight106
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest
41
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch81
"Redial" for mobile phone172
Refueling186
Releasing
– hood198
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remote control28
– battery renewal37
– convenient access35
– garage door opener103
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunctions31,36
– service data203
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode159
"Repeat" for audio mode159
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode159
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs205
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires196
Reporting an accident, refer to 
Initiating an emergency 
call211
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reservoir for washer 
systems60
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings147 

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"Reset" for stopwatch82
"Reset" for tone settings147
Residual heat mode99
Restraint systems
– for children49
– refer to Safety belts45
Reverse
– CD changer160
– CD player160
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission55
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Road map138
"Roadside Assistance"180
Roadside 
Assistance180,211
Roadside parking lamps95
– replacing bulbs207
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements74
Roller blind
– sun blinds106
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away214
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route134
– bypassing sections140
– changing134
– display137
– displaying arrow view137
– displaying map view138
– displaying town139
– list139
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires196
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires196Run-Flat Tires196
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire89
– flat tire89
– new tires196
– replacing tires196
– tire pressures188
– winter tires197
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-
Flat Tires196
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment45
Safety belts45
– damage45
– indicator lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely40
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS84
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC84
– safety belts45
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires196
Sampling tracks
– scan158
Satellite radio153
– enabling153
– selecting channel154
– storing channel154
"SAT" for radio144,153
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations149
– sampling tracks on CD158
Scan
– CD changer158
– CD player158
– radio149
"Scan all" for audio mode159
"Scan directory" for audio 
mode159
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16Screw thread for tow 
fitting213
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio153
Seat adjustment
– electric41
– mechanical41
Seat and mirror memory44
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder45
Seats40
– adjusting the seats41
– heating43
– sitting safely40
Securing cargo111
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside30
"Select as destination"131
"Select current speed"81
Selecting an audio source144
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control64
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for 
navigation138
Selecting the frequency 
manually149
Selecting the route134
Selection options with 
navigation system134
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG55