Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Power windows, refer to
Windows38
"Presets" on the
radio148,154
Presetting parked car venti-
lation activation times108
Pressure, tires188
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
"Profile"183
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel54
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof40
– windows40
R
Radio
– Autostore149
– controls144
– High Definition Radio152
– playing stations149
– satellite radio153
– selecting frequency
manually149
– selecting
waveband144,148
– station search149
– station selection148
– station with best
reception149
– storing stations150
– switching on/off144
– tone control145
– volume145
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes151
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off58
– switched on58
– with comfort access37Rain sensor, windshield
washer system65
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting160
"Random all" in audio
mode160
"Random directory" in audio
mode160
Random play sequence
– CD changer160
– CD player160
"RDS"151
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps203
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating106
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"172
Reception
– quality151
– radio stations151
– regional station149
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight111
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control
107
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control107
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest48
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch81
"Redial" for mobile phone171
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps203
Refueling186
Releasing, hood194
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75Remaining distance to desti-
nation, refer to Computer76
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows106
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode160
"Repeat" in audio mode160
"Repeat track" in audio
mode160
Replacement fuses205
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs201
Replacing tires
– changing a wheel204
– new wheels and tires192
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating emergency
call206
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel187
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Reservoir for washer
systems66
"Reset"90
– for stopwatch81
– tone settings147
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings147
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires192
Reverse, fast
– CD changer161
– CD player161
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic
63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
Everything from A to Z
234 Road map137
"Roadside
Assistance"173,181
Roadside Assistance207
Roadside parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps202
Rollover protection system on
Convertible94
– lowering94
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing208
Rotary fuel controller, refer to
iDrive16
Route134
– bypassing sections140
– changing134,140
– display137
– displaying arrow display137
– displaying map137
– displaying towns/cities and
streets138
– list138
– selecting134
– selecting criteria134
Route map, refer to Map
view137
"Route preference",
changing134
Route selection134
Run-flat tires192
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire89,91
– flat tire89,91
– tire inflation pressure188
– tire replacement192,193
– winter tires193
S
Safety belts51
– damage52
– indicator lamp52
– sitting safely47
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts51Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System86
– airbags92
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
– rollover protection system,
Convertible94
– safety belts51
Satellite radio153
– enabling channels154
– selecting channel154
– storing channel154
"SAT" on the radio144,154
"Save current
destination"134
"Scan"
– playing a music track159
– playing stations149
Scan
– CD changer159
– CD player159
– radio149
"Scan all" in audio mode159
"Scan directory" in audio
mode159
Screw thread for tow
fitting208
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio153
Seats48
– adjusting48
– heating52
– lumbar support48
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
– sitting safely47
– sports seat48
– storing the setting49
– thigh support48
Securing cargo121
– ski bag115
"Select as destination"131
"Select current speed"81
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive144Selecting distance for active
cruise control69
Selecting frequency
manually149
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for
navigation system
display138
Selecting route134
Selection options with
navigation system134
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
Sequential Manual Trans-
mission SMG61
"Service"77,180,195
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance207
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models199
Service interval display, refer
to Service requirements77
"Service notification"181
"Service Request"173,182
"Service
requirements"78,180,196
Service requirements77
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service199
"Service Status"180
"Set"
– in audio mode144
– in trip computer77
"Set date"83
"Set service date"78
"Set time"82
Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Settings
– BMW Night Vision98
– changing on Control
Display82
– clock, 12h/24h mode83
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
Setting speed limit81
Setting time, refer to Prese-
lecting activation time108
"Set tire pressure"89
Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Shifting paddles62
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
Short commands of voice
command system218
"Short route" for
navigation135
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
"Show current position"130
"Show destination
position"130
Side airbags92
Side markers, replacing
bulbs203
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs203
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps103
Sitting safely47
– with airbags47
– with head restraints47
– with safety belts47
Ski bag114
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function40
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant119SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– acceleration assistant64
– breaking-in118
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display61
– kick-down62
– shiftlock61
– towing209
– tow-starting210
Snow chains193
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices
114
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface200
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search with CD, refer to
Playing a track159
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call206
Spare fuses205
Spare key28
– adapter28
Spare remote control28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils196
Speed-dependent
volume146
Speed limit81
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone
control146
Speed with winter tires193
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– refer to Dynamic Driving
Control64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems86
"Star button"54
Start/Stop button58"Start" for stopwatch81
"Start guidance"128,136
Starting assistant119
Starting difficulties
– jump starting207
– refer to Special starting
conditions59
Starting engine59
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant119
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"130
"Start service"181
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry126
"State inspection"78
Station, refer to Radio148
"Status"78
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit
53
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating54
– lock58
– locking58
– memory49
– programmable buttons54
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering92
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
"Stop" for stopwatch82
"Stopwatch"81
Stopwatch81
Storage compartments112
"Store in address book" for
navigation132
"Store" on the radio150,155
Everything from A to Z
236 Storing current position132
Storing radio stations150
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory49
Storing tires193
Straps, refer to Loading121
"Street" for destination
entry127
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires188
"Surround Settings", adjust
the sound146
SW, waveband148
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching between high
beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant102
Switching off tilt alarm
sensor36
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function
on and off106
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light101
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps203
– replacing bulbs203
Tank capacity
– also refer to Filling
capacities217
– fuel tank capacity186
Target cursor for
navigation130
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data214Telematic, refer to
TeleService,
BMW Assist179
Telephone, refer to Mobile
phone166
Telephone, refer to separate
operating instructions
"Telephone list"54
TeleService179
– enabling179
– services offered180
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region106
– adjusting with automatic
climate control105
– of coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature74
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure84
– outside temperature74
– temperature warning74
Temperature gauge, engine
oil75
Temperature warning74
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control66
"Terminate services"182
"Text language"84
"Theater", refer to Tone
control146
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo121
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
"Time"82
"Time format"83
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time108
"Timer 1" for parked car
ventilation109
"Timer 2" for parked car
ventilation109
Tire inflation pressures188
Tire pressure loss89,90
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM89Tire Quality Grading190
Tires
– age190
– air loss89,91
– breaking-in118
– condition191
– damage191
– inflation pressure188
– minimum tread depth191
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor88
– new wheels and tires192
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor89
– replacing192
– retreaded tires192
– run-flat tires192
– size189
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires192
– wear indicators191
– wheel/tire combination192
– winter tires193
Tires with run-flat properties,
refer to Run-flat tires192
"Tone"145
Tone dialing method174
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting145
– middle setting147
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit201
Top42
"Top 8" for mobile phone171
Torque, refer to Engine
specifications214
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method174
Tow fitting208
Towing208
– tow fitting208
"Town / City" for destination
entry126
Tow-starting208,210
"TPM"90
Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor89
– resetting system90
– system limits90
– warning lamp91
Tracks
– finding159
– random play sequence160
– sample, Scan159
Track width, refer to
Dimensions215
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Traffic congestion, refer to
Bypassing route
sections140
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– deactivating selector lever
interlock on automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– starting assistant119
Transporting children
safely56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo121
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth191
Treble, refer to Tone
control145
"Treble", tone control146
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer76
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal
activation"65
Trip odometer74Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions215
Turn signals64
– replacing bulbs202
U
Undercarriage protection,
refer to the Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR190
"Units"84
Units
– average fuel
consumption84
– temperature84
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control110
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control110
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Unlocking and locking doors,
setting confirmation
signals31
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
"Update services"182
"Use current location as
address"133,134
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal204
– refer to Replacing battery38
V
Vehicle
– breaking-in118
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– cargo loading120
– dimensions215
– parking60
– washing, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
– weights217
Vehicle battery204
Vehicle jack204
– jacking points204
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position140
"Vehicle settings" when
unlocking30
Ventilation107
– draft-free108
– for cooling108
– parked car ventilation108
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control104
"Vent settings"106
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions139
Voice command system22
– short commands218
Voice instructions for
navigation system139
– muting55
– repeating55,139
– switching on/off55,139
– volume139
Voice phone book176
Volume144
– audio sources144
– mobile phone170
– setting speed-
dependent146
– voice instructions139
Volume adjustment in audio
mode, front-to-rear146
Everything from A to Z
238
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control79
Warning triangle206
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models199
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water119
Waveband for radio148
"WB"144,152
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth191
Weather news flashes151
Website4
Weights217
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires192
Wheel/tire damage191
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires192
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions215
Wheels and tires188
Width, refer to
Dimensions215
Wind deflector45
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– convenience
operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible38
– opening and closing,
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows106
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display95
Windshield washer nozzles66
Windshield washer system,
refer to Washer/wiper
system65
Windshield wiper blade
replacement201
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system65
Winter tires193
– setting speed limit81
– storage
193
Wiper blade replacement201
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer
nozzles66
"With highways" for
navigation135
Word matching principle for
navigation135
Working in the engine
compartment194
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit201
X
Xenon lamps201
– replacing bulbs201
Z
"Zoom" with BMW Night
Vision99