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3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.
Deleting individual entries
1.Select the desired entry from the list and 
press the controller.
2.Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The entry is deleted.
Deleting entire list
1.Select an entry from the list and press the 
controller.
2.Select "Delete all numbers" and press the 
controller.
3.Select "Yes" and press the controller.
The list is deleted.
BMW Contact*
If you are not activated for BMW Assist, you can 
display several service phone numbers:
>Roadside Assistance
* of the BMW Group 
when you require breakdown assistance
>BMW center, e.g. when you want to make 
an appointment for service
>BMW Hotline
* for information on all 
aspects of your vehicle
If BMW Assist is activated, refer to page168.
You can select the displayed service phone 
number if your mobile phone is logged on in the 
vehicle:
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to select 
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Act according to what is shown on the 
mobile phone display, refer to the operating 
instructions of your mobile phone.
>Press the   button above the storage 
compartment. Switching over may take 
several seconds.
From handsfree system to mobile 
phone
When you telephone via the handsfree system, 
you can also continue the call via the mobile 
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile 
phone model. Act according to what is shown 
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to remove your hands from the steering 
wheel. When making your entries, you will be 
supported by announcements and questions in 
many cases.
The same prerequisites as for operation via 
iDrive apply, refer to page158.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
Voice commands
Activating system
1.Press the   button on the steering wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates that you can 
say commands.
2.Say the command.
The text or numbers that the voice com-
mand system has registered will appear on 
the Control Display.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
Press the   button on the steering wheel
or
In dialogs where text is spoken, not a command, 
e.g. a name, canceling is only possible using the 
button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands 
that must be spoken word for word. 
You can have the possible commands spoken 
by the system at any point:
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a 
function, e.g.: 
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
{...}Say the specified commands word for 
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.
{Cancel}.
{Help}
 {Dial name} or {Name}.  

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Example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the   button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions 
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select 
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained, 
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbersCorrecting phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits has 
been repeated by the system, you can delete 
this sequence of digits. 
The command {Correct number} can be 
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered 
so far.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice command requires a per-
sonal voice phone book.
>On vehicles with combined drives for audio 
CDs and navigation DVDs, the entries are 
automatically adopted from your mobile 
phone's memory.
>On vehicles with a single drive, the entries 
must be entered by voice and are indepen-
dent of your mobile phone's memory. In this 
case, it is not possible to use voice com-
mand either to call phone numbers stored in 
the mobile phone or to store new numbers.
CommandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}} or
{{123 456 7890. And next?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone 
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus} 
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
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Creating and editing voice phone 
book*
Save entry:
An entry always consists of a name and phone 
number.
Delete entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone 
book. 
Delete all entries:
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the 
phone book. 
Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone 
book read aloud in the order of input and select 
a certain entry to establish a connection: 
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Redialing
The {Redial} command calls "Redial".
Notes
The commands in English were available 
as of this printing. Other languages are 
currently not available. To operate the mobile 
phone via the voice command system, refer to 
page22.<
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in 
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis 
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof 
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle 
while speaking. 1.{Save name}.
The dialog for storing a name is 
opened.
2.Speak name and repeat entry upon 
request.
The spoken length of the names in the 
phone book must not exceed approx. 
2seconds.
3.Say the phone number when prompted.
4.To store the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is 
opened.
2.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the repeated prompt with 
{Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading phone book is 
opened.
2.{Dial number} when the desired entry is 
read aloud.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
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TeleService , BMW Assist
TeleService
TeleService supports you when communicat-
ing with a BMW center. The built-in car phone 
can be used to transmit data regarding the ser-
vice status of your vehicle or regarding legally 
mandated inspections directly to your BMW 
center. This is the same data that is also stored 
for CBS Condition Based Service in the remove 
control. Your BMW center can then contact 
you, and you can make an appointment that 
suits you while you are still on the road. Your 
advantage here is that your BMW center can 
prepare in advance for the required mainte-
nance work. The TeleService functions are 
country-specific: the data regarding the service 
status of your vehicle or regarding legally man-
dated inspections is transmitted on a country-
specific basis either automatically before they 
fall due or during your calls to the BMW center. 
Your BMW center will be glad to provide more 
detailed information.
BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with other services in 
addition to TeleService. For example, the posi-
tion data of your vehicle can be transferred to 
the BMW Assist response center if an emer-
gency call
* has been initiated.
Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the 
individually agreed contract. Data transmission, 
e. g. of the CBS Condition Based Service, dif-
fers from country to country.
The contract of participation with BMW Assist 
and the activation must be completed before 
you can use BMW Assist.
When the contract expires, the car phone can 
be deactivated by a BMW center without having 
to visit a BMW center. Following deactivation of 
the car phone, no emergency calls can be 
made. The car phone can be reactivated after 
signing a new contract with a BMW center.You can also use the services of BMW Assist via 
the Internet. The range of services is continually 
being expanded.
Requirements
You can use TeleService or BMW Assist when 
the following requirements are met:
>The installed car phone is logged on to a 
cellular telephone network. This network 
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position. 
This can be displayed on the Control Dis-
play.
>For TeleService or BMW Assist to be acti-
vated and updated, the GPS signal must be 
available.
>For BMW Assist: you have applied to your 
BMW center or BMW Customer Support for 
BMW Assist.
Enabling TeleService or BMW Assist
For you to be able to use the services of 
TeleService or BMW Assist, these must be 
enabled.
Requirements
>Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current position. Reception is best when 
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
>Leave radio readiness switched on while 
connecting to the system.
Enabling
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
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Breakdown assistance
You can call Roadside Assistance* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to select 
"Communication".
3.Select "BMW Assist" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "Roadside Assistance" and press 
the controller.If the current position can be determined, 
the current vehicle location is displayed.
6.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
Contact to Roadside Assistance will be estab-
lished.
Setting up contact to your BMW center 
or BMW Customer Relations
You can contact your BMW center, e. g. to 
arrange a service appointment.
For information related to your vehicle, call the 
BMW Customer Relations.
This requires your mobile phone to be logged 
on in the vehicle.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Service" and press the controller.
4.Select "BMW Service" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select desired BMW service:
>"Service Request"
>"Customer Relations"
6.Press the controller.
7.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
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Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise 
permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain 
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.
Do not use gasoline below the specified 
minimum quality, as otherwise engine 
damage can result.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, 
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale 
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other 
oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, 
that is, 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an 
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void 
the applicable warranties with respect to 
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in 
drivability, starting and stalling problems 
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and 
high altitude. 
Should you encounter drivability problems 
which you suspect could be related to the fuel 
you are using, we recommend that you respond 
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand 
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier 
Detergent Gasoline. 
Failure to comply with these recommendations 
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<