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Possible displays
1Button for selecting functions
2Service requirements
3Engine oil
4Roadworthiness test
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5Microfilter
6Spark plugs7Front brake pads
8Rear brake pads
9Brake fluid
The sequence of displayed service items may 
vary. The data for the next service appointment 
is shown first.
Supplementary information
You can have further information on the scope 
of maintenance displayed on the Control Dis-
play, refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Service" and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller until "Service requirements" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the second field from the top. Turn the con-
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The service schedule also 
includes operations related to the vehicle's 
comfort and convenience features, such as 
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The 
objective is to optimize efforts with respect to 
minimal vehicle maintenance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the 
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates 
displayed, refer to page77:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads: separately for front and rear
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid
>Spark plugs
>Vehicle check>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control 
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in 
for servicing you should therefore hand your 
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit 
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page81; otherwise the 
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS 
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<
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Everything from A - Z
252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps100
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control158
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio 
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical 
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49Fastest route for 
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil 
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
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