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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
1Parking lamps
2Low beams and daytime running lamps
*
3Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-
ning lamps
*, Adaptive Head Light*, and
High-beam assistant
*
Parking lamps
In switch position1, the front, rear and side
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the
parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one
side for parking as an additional feature, refer to
page100.
The parking lamps drain the battery. Do
not leave them switched on for long peri-
ods of time; otherwise, it may no longer be pos-
sible to start the engine.<
Low beams
The low beams light up in switch position2 only
with the engine running. Otherwise, the parking
lamps are lit.
Automatic headlamp control
In the switch position3, the system activates
the low beams and switches them on or off in
response to changes in ambient light condi-
tions, for example in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk,
and in case of precipitation. The LED next to the
symbol is illuminated when the low beams are
on.When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead
lighting, switching on of the lights may be
delayed.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on
regardless of the ambient light when you
switch on the front fog lamps.
When daytime running lamps are activated, the
low beams are always switched into switch
position3 whenever the ignition is switched
on.<
If so desired, the light switch can be left in the
position3. The exterior lighting is automatically
switched off after switching off the vehicle.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the sensors
cannot detect fog of hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should always switch on the
lamps manually under these conditions.<
Pathway lighting
After parking the vehicle and switching off the
headlamps, you can use the headlamp flasher
control to activate the low beams for a period of
roughly 40 seconds.
Pressing the button on the remote control,
refer to page33, also switches on the low
beams for approx. 40 seconds. In addition, the
door handle and interior lamps are switched on
for approx. 10 seconds.
Daytime running lamps*
If so desired, the light switch can remain in
position2 or 3.
The exterior lighting is automatically switched
off after switching off the vehicle.
Switch on the parking lamps if required as
described under Parking lamps.

Climate
106 5.Turn the controller to adjust the tempera-
ture:
>Turn toward the left, toward blue: colder
>Turn toward the right, toward red:
warmer
6.Press the controller to save the setting.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as
quickly as possible from an outside
temperature above 327/06 and
with the engine running.
The automatic climate control
changes over to the lowest temperature and
switches into the recirculated-air mode. The
maximum air quantity only flows out of the vents
for the upper body, so open these vents for
maximum cooling.
Air volume
You can vary the air volume by
turning. You can reactivate the
automatic air supply mode by
pressing the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution
You can adapt the air distribution to your own
personal preferences:
1.Open the start menu.
2.Open "Climate".
3.Turn the controller to select driver's side or
passenger side.4.Select the desired field and press the con-
troller.
1Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2Air to the upper body
3Air to footwell
You can only use the condensation sensor in
the AUTO program. Press the AUTO button
when you notice condensation on windows and
want to use the advantages of the condensation
sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front
side windows.
Residual heat
The system uses the warmth
stored in the engine to heat the
interior when the ignition is off, e.g.
while the vehicle is stopped at a
railroad crossing.
The function can be switched on when the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
>up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
>with the engine at operating temperature
>with sufficient battery voltage
>at an outside temperature below 777/
256
The LED lights up when the function is
switched on.

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The interior temperature, air volume, and air
distribution can be set starting from the radio
ready state.
Switching cooling function on and off
manually
When activated, the air conditioner
mode cools and dehumidifies the
incoming air, reheating it as
required, depending on the temperature set-
ting. Depending on the weather, the windshield
may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
cally with the AUTO program. The passenger
compartment can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster
switches off automatically after a
while.
Front ventilation
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
2Knurled wheels for changing airflow direc-
tion
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vents to direct the flow of cool air in
your direction, for instance, if the interior has
become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past
you and is not directed straight at you.
Ventilation in rear
1Knurled wheel for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
1Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing the air vents
2Levers for changing airflow direction
3Knurled wheels
* for setting temperature:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can select a display of more detailed infor-
mation in the service required display, refer to
page78.

Telephone overview
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Telephone overview
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone
preparation package. After a suitable mobile
phone has been logged onto the vehicle once,
you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive,
via the buttons on the steering wheel, via the
phone keypad and by voice.
A mobile phone that has been logged on once is
automatically detected again with the engine
running or the ignition switched on as soon as
it is in the vehicle interior. The logon data of up
to four mobile phones can be stored simulta-
neously. If several mobile phones are detected
simultaneously, the mobile phone logged on
most recently can be operated via the vehicle.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a mobile phone
cradle, enables the battery to be charged and
the mobile phone to be connected to the exter-
nal antenna of your vehicle. This assures better
network reception and uniform sound quality.
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
snap-in adapters are offered for.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communications
device can affect each other. In addition, there
is no assurance that the radiation generated
during transmission will be discharged from the
vehicle interior.<
Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by
the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone; otherwise, malfunctions can occur.The mobile phone can be operated by means
of:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>Retracting telephone keypad, refer to
page177
>iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
>Voice command system
*, refer to page23,
except for incoming calls
For information on operating your mobile
phone, please consult the separate operating
instructions.
For your safety
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not observe this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the
mobile phone preparation package or which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available
for. These mobile phones support the functions
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain
software version. Malfunctions can occur with
other mobile phones.
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Inserting mobile phone
If you insert or remove the mobile phone during
a call, the call may be interrupted depending on
the mobile phone model.
1.Remove the protective cap from the mobile
phone's antenna connector if necessary, so
that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.
2.Push the mobile phone downward toward
the electrical connections, arrow1, and
press forward, arrow2, until it engages.
The battery is charged starting from radio ready
state of the vehicle, refer to charge indicator on
mobile phone.
Removing mobile phone
To remove mobile phone, depending on model:
>Press the button.
>Push the button upward.
Logging on mobile phone in
vehicle
To log your mobile phone onto the vehicle, you
need a special Bluetooth passkey. This is
included in the information kit.
The following prerequisites must be met:
>The ignition is switched on.
>The mobile phone is ready for operation.
>The Bluetooth connections in the vehicle
and the mobile phone are activated.
>Depending on the mobile phone model,
certain presets are required on the mobile
phone, e.g. detecting, connecting or cou-
pling Bluetooth unit, refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone.
Only log on the mobile phone with the
vehicle stopped; otherwise, the passen-
gers and other road user can be endangered
due to a lack of attentiveness on the part of the
driver.<
Preparation with iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
4.Select "PAIRING" and press the controller.
The three LEDs in the status line flash, refer
to page20.

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Establishing connection between
mobile phone and vehicle
5.Additional operations must be carried out
on the mobile phone and differ depending
on the model, refer to the operating instruc-
tions of your mobile phone, e.g. under
searching for, connecting to, or coupling to
a Bluetooth device.
6.Enter and confirm Bluetooth passkey using
your mobile phone keypad.
Following successful logon, the name of
your mobile phone will appear on the Con-
trol Display.
The next time you use the mobile phone within
Bluetooth range of the vehicle, it will be
detected within a short time with the ignition
switched on.
As soon as the vehicle detects a mobile phone,
the phone book entries stored on the SIM card
or in your mobile phone are transmitted to your
vehicle. This transfer is dependent on your
mobile phone, refer to the operating instruc-
tions of your mobile phone if necessary, and
can take several minutes.
During each connection, the phone book
entries present in the vehicle are calibrated with
the phone book entries currently stored in the
mobile phone. The entries in the vehicle are
added to or deleted as needed in the process of
this.
Up to four mobile phones can be logged on one
after the other. If you want to log on a fifth
mobile phone, first the logon data of a mobile
phone must be deleted, refer to page180.
Logging off a mobile phone
from vehicle
If you no longer want to operate a mobile phone
via the vehicle, you can delete the logon data of
the mobile phone.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
4.Select the desired mobile phone and press
the controller.
5.Select "YES" and press the controller.
The logged-off mobile phone is deleted
from the list. The phone book entries stored
in the vehicle are also deleted in the pro-
cess.
Activating/deactivating
Bluetooth link
Bluetooth technology is not approved in
all countries. Observe the applicable local
regulations. Temporarily deactivate the Blue-
tooth link between the vehicle and the mobile
phone if necessary.<
1.Remove the mobile phone from the cradle
and switch off.
2.Press the button to open the start
menu.
3.Move the controller toward "Settings".

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4.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
5.Select "BLUETOOTH" and press the con-
troller.
>The LED next to "BLUETOOTH" lights up
in green:
The Bluetooth connection is activated.
>The LED next to "BLUETOOTH" does not
light up:
The Bluetooth connection is deactivated.
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter is inserted into the rear
inside of the center armrest.
Inserting
1.Press buttons to open cover of center arm-
rest.2.Press area around button, arrows1, and
take out the cover, arrow2.
3.Insert top of snap-in adapter, arrow3, and
press lower region forward, arrow4.
Removing
Press area around button, arrows1, and take
out snap-in adapter, arrow2.

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Making a call
Dialing a phone number and
establishing a connection
Retracting telephone keypad
1.Enter the phone number.
2.Press the button.
Voice command system*
T h e s ys t e m r ec o g n i z es d i g it s f r o m z e ro t o n i n e .
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to speed up the entry
process:
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits:
With {Delete number} all numbers previously
entered are deleted:
Redialing
You can recall the last phone number you
selected:
Dialing a phone number from phone
book or a phone number stored in a list
Phone numbers you have called, missed calls,
and the entries of the phone book are stored in
lists when the mobile phone is connected to the
vehicle via Bluetooth. If the caller is entered in
the phone book, the name of the entry is dis-
played instead of the phone number. The fol-
lowing lists are available:
>"TOP 8":
The eight phone numbers in the phone
book that are called most frequently are automatically stored in the Top 8 list. The
number called most often appears at the
top of the list.
>"Last":
The last eight phone numbers you have
dialed are automatically stored. The last
number dialed is at the top of the list.
>"A-Z":
The entries in the phone book of the SIM
card or of the mobile phone, including name
and phone number, are displayed in alpha-
betical order.
>"Missed":
The phone numbers of the last eight calls
not accepted are stored, provided that the
phone number of the caller was transmitted.
A missed call is indicated by an envelope
symbol in the top status line.
Dialing phone numbers from phone
book
The list "A-Z" is available for you phone book
entries. The Control Display shows the entries
in the phone book of the SIM card or mobile
phone in alphabetical order.
1.Select "A-Z" and press the controller.
An alphabetical listing of all the entries in
the phone book appears on the right side of
the Control Display.
2.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
3.Select the symbol and press the control-
ler.
The system dials the number. The phone num-
ber is displayed in the top status line. 1.{Dial number}.
2.Say the phone number.
3.{Dial}.
1.{Correction}.
2.Correct the phone number.
1.{Delete number}.
2.Delete the phone number.
{Redial}.