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Remove the adapter from the holder in the 
glove compartment and slide the spare key into 
the adapter.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW 
individually according to your preferences. 
Personal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently 
in use without you having to do anything. When 
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding 
remote control is detected and the settings 
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW 
set to your own personal settings even if 
another person with his/her own remote control 
and settings has used the vehicle since the last 
time you drove it. The individual settings are 
stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
>When unlocking with the remote control, 
either unlock only the driver's door or 
unlock the entire vehicle, refer to page30
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or 
after starting to drive, refer to page32
>Assigning the programmable buttons on 
the steering wheel, refer to page54>Display settings for the Control Display:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page83
>Units of measure for consumption, 
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page83
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page84
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page83
>Date format, refer to page83
>Displaying optical warning for the PDC Park 
Distance Control
*, refer to page85
>Selection and brightness of the display for 
the Head-Up Display
*, refer to page94
>Air distribution, temperature in the upper 
body region, and intensity for the automatic 
climate control, refer to page101
>Adjusting the voice instructions for the des-
tination guidance of the navigation sys-
tem
*, refer to page135
The most recent settings for the following are 
also called up during unlocking:
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page49
>The volume and tone settings for audio 
sources, refer to page141
>The display of the stored stations for the 
radio, refer to page144
>The volume setting for the telephone, refer 
to page166
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed. 
The system either locks or unlocks all of the fol-
lowing:
>Doors
>Compartment in the front center console
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door 

Wheels and tires
188
Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire.
Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and 
special rims. The sidewall reinforcement 
ensures that the tire retains some residual 
safety in the event of pressure drop and driving 
remains possible to a restricted degree.
For continued driving with damaged tires, refer 
to Indication of a flat tire, page89.
New wheels and tires
Only have new wheels and tires mounted 
by a BMW center or a repair shop that 
works in accordance with BMW guidelines and 
uses appropriately trained personnel. If this 
work is performed inexpertly, there is a danger 
of damage and associated safety risks. Make 
sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend the use of 
retreaded tires; otherwise, driving safety 
may be reduced. Potentially substantial varia-
tions in the design and the age of the carcasses 
can result in a reduced service life.<
The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only 
wheel and tire combinations that BMW 
has tested and approved for your particular 
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and 
tires with identical official size ratings could 
actually have different dimensions than the approved units – these differences could lead to 
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents.If non-approved wheels and tires are 
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, 
and therefore cannot be held liable for driving 
safety.<
You can find out the right wheel-tire combina-
tion from your BMW center.
The right wheel-and-tire combination is 
another vital factor in ensuring reliable opera-
tion of various vehicle systems such as ABS 
and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle 
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. After a tire is 
damaged, always remember to have the original 
wheel and tire combination remounted on the 
vehicle as soon as possible.
Recommended tire brands
BMW recommends particular tire brands for 
each tire size. You can recognize these from the 
clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest 
standards for safety and handling characteris-
tics.
Run-flat tires
When installing new tires or when changing 
from summer tires to winter tires, for your own 
safety, use run-flat tires. No spare wheel is pro-
vided in the event of a flat. Your BMW center will 
be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends 
that you do not have damaged run-flat 
tires repaired; they should be replaced.< 

Replacing components
200
License plate lamps
Bulb 5 watts, WY 5 W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the 
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and 
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Changing a wheel
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a 
standard feature. An immediate wheel change 
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer 
required.
For continued driving with damaged tires, refer 
to Indication of a flat tire, page89.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page188.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from 
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to 
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page188.
The suitable tools for changing tires are 
available as accessories from your BMW 
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in 
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all 
matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. For the connections, refer 
to Jump starting on page203.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit 
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery 
in an upright position for transport and storage. 
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.< 

Mobility
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Power failure
Following a temporary interruption of the power 
supply, the operation of some equipment is lim-
ited and must be reinitialized. Individual settings 
are also lost and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The position must be stored again, refer to 
page49.
>Time and Date 
The values must be updated, refer to 
page82.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary, 
refer to page146.
>Navigation system 
Wait until the system starts, refer to 
page137.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse, and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to overloading of the wiring, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are 
located in the compartment for the onboard tool 
kit, refer to page197.
Information on fuse allocation is located below 
the bracket for the onboard tool kit, see below.
In glove compartment
1.Press the button on the back in the center of 
partition1 and pull out the partition upward, 
arrow2.2.Press the coupling downward, arrow3, and 
fold the lid 4 forward.
In luggage compartment
Fold the cover under the floor mat upward and 
remove the bracket for the onboard tool kit.
Information on fuse allocation1 and additional 
fuses2 are provided there. 

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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions, and 
indicates where to find them 
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System86
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control67
Acceleration assistant with 
SMG64
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter104
Activating hour signal83
"Activation time" for parked 
car ventilation104
Active cruise control67
– Indicator lamp70
– radar sensor71
– selecting distance69
– warning lamps71
Active steering90
– warning lamp90
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to 
Brake force display90
Adaptive Head Light97
"Add digits" for mobile 
phone168
"Address book" for 
navigation128
Address for navigation
– deleting129
– entering121,124
– selecting129
– storing128
– storing current position128
"Add to address book"128"Add to destination 
list"124,125
Adjusting confirmation signals 
for locking and unlocking31
Adjusting the thigh support48
Adjusting tone in audio mode, 
refer to Tone control141
"After opening door"50
"After unlocking"50
Airbags90
– deactivating, refer to 
Exception for front 
passenger's seat56
– sitting safely47
– warning lamp92
Air distribution
– automatic101
– manual102
Airing, refer to Ventilation103
Air recirculation, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control103
"Air recirculation on / off"54
Air vents, refer to 
Ventilation103
Air volume102
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications183
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
All around the center 
console14
All around the steering 
wheel10
"All channels"150"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires189
"All stations" on the radio, 
selecting144,147
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
"AM", reception 
range140,144
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant193
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System 
ABS86
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to 
Central locking system29
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof40
– power windows39
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights210
Approved engine oils192
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights210
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest108
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance132
"Arrow display" during 
Navigation133
Ashtray109
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist174
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems86
Assistance window20 

Everything from A to Z
230 Shifting
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox62
Shifting paddles62
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox61
Short commands of voice 
command system213
"Short route" for 
navigation131
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route130
"Show current position"126
"Show destination 
position"126
Side airbags90
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs199
Side turn signals, replacing 
bulbs199
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps99
Sitting safely47
– with airbags47
– with head restraints47
– with safety belts47
Ski bag110
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass 
sunroof, electric with raise 
function40
Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting assistant115
SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox61
– acceleration assistant64
– breaking-in114
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display61
– kick-down62
– shiftlock61
– towing205
– tow-starting206Snow chains189
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices110
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface196
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock58
Song search with CD, refer to 
Playing a track155
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency call202
Spare fuses201
Spare key28
– adapter
28
Spare remote control28
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils192
Speed-dependent 
volume142
Speed limit81
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone 
control142
Speed with winter tires189
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"124,132
Starting assistant115
Starting difficulties
– jump starting203
– refer to Special starting 
conditions59
Starting engine59
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Starting assistant115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"126"Start service"176
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry122
"State inspection"78
Station, refer to Radio144
"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/exit53
– 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 steering
90
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic62
"Stop" for stopwatch81
"Stopwatch"81
Stopwatch81
Storage compartments108
"Store in address book" for 
navigation128
"Store" on the radio146,151
Storing current position128
Storing radio stations146
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory49
Storing tires189
Straps, refer to Loading117
"Street" for destination 
entry123
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires184
SW, waveband144