
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic-
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to 
page252.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
23Voice command system
Controls
28Opening and closing
45Adjustments
56Transporting children safely
59Driving
74Everything under control
88Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
100Lamps
104Climate
110Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
124Things to remember when driving
Navigation
132Starting the navigation system
134Destination entry
147Destination guidance
156What to do if …
Entertainment
160On/off and settings
164Radio
170Satellite radio
173CD player and CD changer
180AUX-In port
181USB/audio interface
Communications
186Telephoning
201BMW Assist
Mobility
210Refueling
212Wheels and tires
223Under the hood
228Maintenance
230Replacing components
236Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
244Technical data
248Short commands for the voice command 
system
252Everything from A - Z 

At a glance
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Menu overview
Communication
>Telephone*
>BMW Assist* or TeleService*
Navigation
>Navigation system
>Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the 
average fuel consumption
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
>AUX-In port, USB/audio interface* for 
external audio device
Climate
>Vent settings
>Automatic programs
>Parked car operation
 menu
>Switching off Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central 
locking system
>Display of service requirements and dates 
for statutory inspections
>Settings for telephone
Operating principle
As of radio readiness, the following message 
appears on the Control Display:
To hide the message: 
Press the controller.
The start menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after 
approx. 10 seconds.
Start menu
All iDrive functions can be called up via five 
menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the   button.
To open the start menu from the   menu:
Press the   button twice. 

iDrive
18
Calling up menu items in the start menu
As of radio readiness, refer to page59:
Via the start menu you can call up the four menu 
items of Communication, Navigation, Entertain-
ment and Climate by moving the controller for-
wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
You can call up the   menu by pressing the con-
troller.
Convenient call-up of menu items
The convenient call-up function enables you to:
>Call up a menu item from the start menu in 
the view last displayed
>Switch directly between Communication, 
Navigation, Entertainment and Climate 
without having to press the   button
To do so, move the controller in the corre-
sponding direction and hold it for more than 
approx. 2 seconds.
Displays in menu
1Each menu is subdivided into fields. The 
active field is highlighted.
2A symbol indicates the start menu item last 
selected.
1Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
2In these lists, arrows indicate the possibility 
of accessing other menu items that are not 
currently visible.
3Settings are represented graphically or as 
numerical values.
Communication
Navigation or onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
 menu 

Controls
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer to 
page86
>Language on the Control Display, refer to 
page86
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-
tance covered/remaining distances, and 
temperature, refer to page78
>Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*, refer to page88
>Welcome lamps, refer to page100
>Pathway lighting, refer to page101
>Daytime running lamps, refer to page101
>Automatic climate control: AUTO program, 
activating/deactivating cooling function and 
automatic recirculated-air control, setting 
temperature, air flow rate and distribution, 
refer to page105 ff
>Audio volume, refer to page161
>Tone control, refer to page161
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer to 
page161
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
>Convertible: center armrest and glove com-
partment
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
>In cars with convenient access
*, via the 
handles on the driver's and front passen-
ger's doorsThe anti-theft system is also operated at the 
same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. In addition, if the remote control is used, 
the welcome lamps, interior lamps and the 
door's courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. 
The alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system,
 refer to 
page35.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page32.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 
should therefore take the remote control with 
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside.<
Convertible: to operate the retractable 
hardtop with the remote control, the 
doors and luggage compartment lid must be 
closed and the cargo bay partition must be 
folded down and engaged on both sides. Refer 
also to page41.<
Unlocking
Press the   button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the 
welcome lamps come on.
You can also set the way in which the car is 
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller. 

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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic climate control
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program7 offers the ideal air distribution 
and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer 
to AUTO program below. All you need to do is 
select an interior temperature which is comfort-
able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail 
about how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile 
settings on page28.
Adjusting air distribution manually
The air distribution can be 
switched on and off manually. The 
air is directed to the windshield, to 
the upper body area and to the 
footwell. Automatic air distribution adjustment 
is deactivated.
You can switch the automatic air distribution 
back on by pressing the AUTO button. This 
automatically switches on the cooling function 
as well.
Fine adjustments to manual air 
distribution
You can set the rate of incoming airflow for 
manual air distribution.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".3.Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
4.Select the desired field.
5.Turn the controller to set the air distribution.
1Airflow directed toward the windshield and 
side windows
2Air to the upper body area
3Air to the footwellTemperature
Set the desired temperatures indi-
vidually for the driver's and front 
passenger's sides.
The automatic climate control 
achieves this temperature as quickly as possi-
ble regardless of the season, using maximum 
cooling or heating power if necessary, and then 
maintains it.
When you switch between different tem-
perature settings in quick succession, the 
automatic climate control does not have 
enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
You can achieve maximum heating power with 
the highest setting, regardless of the outside 
temperature.
The lowest setting effects continuous cooling. 

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Climate
 Menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"105{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"106{Automatic programs}
FunctionCommand
To open the   menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"29, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"54{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"64{Lighting}
To open "BMW Service"202{BMW Service}
To open "Service requirements"80, 201{Service requirements}
To open "Service"80, 201{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"83{Check Control messages}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings206{BMW Service settings}
To set brightness of Control Display86{Brightness}
To open "Units"74{Units}
To open "Languages"86, 150{Languages}
To open "Time"81{Time}
To open "Date"83{Date}
To open "PDC"88{PDC}
To open "FTM"92{FTM} 

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Audio", refer to Tone 
control161
Audio device, external114
Automatic
– air distribution106
– air flow rate106
– cruise control66,67
– headlamp control100
– service notification203
– storing of stations165
Automatic climate control104
– automatic air 
distribution106
– settings via iDrive105
Automatic curb monitor53
"Automatic programs" with 
automatic climate 
control106
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC106
Automatic station search165
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic61
– interlock61,62
– overriding selector lever 
lock63
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position62
– sport program62
– towing238
– tow-starting238
"Automatic ventilation"108
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control106
"Autostore"
– on the radio166
"AUX"160,180,181
– AUX-In port180
– USB/audio interface181
AUX-IN
– port114
AUX-In port180
Average fuel consumption76
– setting the units78
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" in 
navigation145
"Avoid highways" in 
navigation145Avoid highways in 
navigation145
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in 
navigation145
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights
247
"A - Z"193,194
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment46
Backrest width adjustment47
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats48
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb232
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps232
Bag holder118
Balance, tone control161
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch237
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods239
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment114
Bass, tone control161
Bass sounds, refer to Treble 
and bass161
Battery234
– charging234
– disposal38,234
– jump starting237
– remote control28
– temporary power failure234
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38
Being towed239
Belt hand-over52
Belts, refer to Safety belts51Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts51
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders115
Blinds, refer to Roller sun 
blinds113
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate106
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"202,203,204
BMW Assist
– activating206
– Concierge service204
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations204
– Roadside Assistance202
– services offered201
– TeleService203
"BMW Contact"196
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"196
BMW Homepage
4
BMW Maintenance 
System228
"BMW Service settings"207
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders115
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC89
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements79
Brake Force Display97
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb232
– two-stage97
Brake pads124
– breaking in124
Brake rotors125
– brakes124
– breaking in124
Brakes
– ABS89
– BMW Maintenance 
System228
– breaking in124
– parking brake60
– service requirements79 

Reference 255
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
– hotel function34
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs230
Changing the language on the 
Control Display86
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display78
Changing wheels233
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment224
Check Control83
"Check Control 
messages"85
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH57
Child-restraint systems56
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely56
Chrome parts, care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter116
Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cleaning headlamps65
– washer fluid65
"Climate"105
Clock74
– 12h/24h mode82
– setting time81
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside29
Clothes hooks115
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine60
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access36Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
"Communication"192,202,
203,204
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Compass112
Computer75
– displays on Control 
Display76
– hour signal82
Computer, refer to iDrive
16
"Concert hall" for Tone 
control162
"Concierge"204
Concierge service204
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked126
Condition Based Service 
CBS228
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile28
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle31
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances116
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption76
Consumption display
– average consumption76
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"148
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display
– brightness86
– changing the language86
– switching off/on21
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16Convenient access36
– replacing the battery38
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash37
Convenient operation
– glass roof30
– glass roof with convenient 
access37
– retractable hardtop30
– windows30
– windows with convenient 
access37
Convertible
– bag holder118
– enlarging cargo bay117
– folding down rear 
backrest118
– retractable hardtop41
– rollover protection 
system99
– securing cargo127
– stowing cargo126
Coolant226
– checking level227
Coolant temperature75
Cooling, maximum106
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive Head 
Light101
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light101
Correct tires221
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps103
Cross-hairs in navigation139
Cruise control66
– active67
– malfunction67
Cruising range75
Cup holders115
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights247
"Current position"155