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Mobility
Repeating or canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel, you can also execute the following func-
tions, refer to page54:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press the button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press the button for a longer period.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice 
instruction is being issued.
1.Have the last voice instruction repeated, if 
necessary.
2.Turn the button during the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the 
audio sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Changing a route
During destination guidance, you can revise the 
navigation system's route recommendations to 
avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the 
number of miles/kilometers that you want to 
travel before returning to the original route.1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Move the highlight marker to the third field 
from the top. Turn the controller until "New 
route" is selected and press the controller.
3.Turn the controller to enter the desired 
number and press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To exit from the menu without changing the 
route:
Select the   arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
In metropolitan areas where traffic information 
is broadcast by radio stations, you can have the 
navigation system display information from the 
Traffic Info warning service. This information is 
continually updated with the help of measure-
ment data from traffic control centers and mes-
sages from traffic observers. 
During destination guidance, the traffic infor-
mation relevant to the route you are currently 
taking is automatically shown. Irrespective of 
whether destination guidance is active, you can 
have the traffic information displayed in the map 
display or as an event list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu. 

On/off and settings
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On/off and settings
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and setting options:
>Radio
>CD player
>CD changer
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Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons near the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons
 on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
>Programmable memory keys, refer to 
page21
Buttons on the CD player
1Sound output for entertainment on/off, vol-
ume
>Press: switch on/off.
When you switch on, the last set radio 
station or CD track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume.
2Drive for audio CDs
3 Eject CD
4 Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and CD 
changer.
5Drive for navigation DVD
Operation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up 
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"SAT": satellite radio
*
>"CD": CD player or changer
>"AUX": AUX-In port, USB/audio interface
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
the radio: update station with strongest 
reception, store station, tone control, sam-
ple stations.
From another menu, you can switch 
directly to the screen last displayed, refer 
to Convenient call-up of menu items on 
page18.<
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
the selected audio source is stored for the 
remote control currently in use.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the entertainment sound out-
put on and off:
Press button1 on the CD player.
 This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off. 

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1.Move the highlight marker to the second 
field from the top.
2.Choose a selection criterion and press the 
controller.
Sampling stations, scan
The stations on the current waveband are auto-
matically sampled in succession.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled.
Stop sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
Station sampling is interrupted and the 
selected station stays on.
Buttons on the CD player
 To sample stations, press the but-
ton for the corresponding direction for an 
extended time.
To stop scanning, press the button again.
Selecting the frequency manually
With "Manual" you can select stations that can 
be received in addition to those displayed.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Move the highlight marker to the second 
field from the top.
3.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
If on a longer journey you move out of the 
reception range of the stations originally 
received, you can update the list of stations 
received with the strongest signals in the AM 
waveband.
1.Select "AM" and press the controller.
2.Move the highlight marker to the second 
field from the top.
3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed. 

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BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an emergency call
* has 
been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the 
BMW Assist system will be deactivated by the 
BMW Assist Response Center without you hav-
ing to visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist 
system has been deactivated, no BMW Assist 
service will be available. The BMW Assist sys-
tem can be reactivated by a BMW center after a 
new contract has been signed.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following 
requirements are met:
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
on to a mobile phone 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.
>A GPS signal must be available in order for 
BMW Assist to be activated and updated.
>You have signed the BMW Assist service 
contract with your BMW center or 
BMW Assist Response Center. Enabling 
must have been completed.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page206.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency Request, refer to page236: 
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist 
Response Center. The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes 
further steps to help you.
>Automatic Collision Notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center after a serious accident. If possible, 
the BMW Assist Response Center contacts 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: 
You can call the Roadside Assistance
* of 
the BMW Group should you require help in 
the event of a breakdown. If possible, the 
vehicle data and position data are transmit-
ted during this call.
>Customer Relations: 
For all information related to your vehicle 
you can be connected with BMW Customer 
Relations.
>TeleService: 
Data on your vehicle's service status or 
required inspections are transmitted to your 
BMW center either automatically before a 
service due date or when you request a 
BMW service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: 
Contact the BMW Assist Response Center 
if your remote control or key is not available 
and you would like to have the vehicle 
unlocked.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: 
After you report your vehicle stolen with the 
police, call the BMW Assist Response Cen-
ter to determine its position.
In addition, other services can be provided to 
you, such as the Concierge service or informa-
tion on directions, traffic or the weather.
Press the SOS button in order to contact the 
BMW Assist Response Center, see below.
You can also access BMW Assist Concierge 
services via the Internet.
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Displaying transmitted data
Select a received message, if applicable, and 
press the controller.
Dialing a phone number or transferring 
an address for destination guidance
1.Select "Options" and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item:
>Press "Call" to make a telephone call. A pre-
requisite for this is that your Bluetooth 
mobile phone has been paired with the 
vehicle.
>Press "Select as destination" to transfer the 
address for the navigation system's desti-
nation guidance.
Adapting BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
If the services offered by BMW Assist change, 
you will be notified. In that event you may 
update the service functions.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Service Status" is selected and press 
the controller.
The currently available BMW Assist ser-
vices are displayed.
6.If necessary, select "Options" and press the 
controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the 
controller.
Terminating services*
When you terminate the services, the connec-
tion to BMW Assist is deactivated. 

Replacing components
234 For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on 
page93.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-Flat Tires, page221.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page221.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
ma te. Your BM W center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting 
on page237.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright 
position for transport and storage. Always 
secure the battery against tipping over during 
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise 
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date 
These values must be updated, refer to 
page81.
>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page166.
>Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page132.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
raised. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page50.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page112.
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, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< 

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Top 8" for mobile phone194
Torque, refer to Engine 
data244
Touch tone dialing196
Tow bar239
Tow fitting239
– screw thread239
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away239
Towing238
– car with automatic 
transmission238
– methods239
Towing and tow-starting238
Town/city for destination135
"Town / City" in destination 
entry135
Tow rope240
Tow-starting238,240
"TPM"94
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor93
Tracks
– random play sequence176
– sampling, Scan175
– searching for175
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Traffic information for 
navigation
– calling up152
– display on route map153
– during destination 
guidance154
– switching on/off151
– symbols154
"Traffic Info settings"152
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
information151
– driving around154Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic61
– manual transmission61
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic63
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector 
lever position62
– refer to P Park62
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo127
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread220
Treble, refer to Treble and 
bass161
Treble, tone control161
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal"64
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer74
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid33
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators63
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal64
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading127
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR219
"Units"78
Units
– average consumption78
– temperature78Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control110
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control110
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking36
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access36
"Update services"205
USB/audio interface181
"USB" for audio 
mode180,182
V
Vehicle
– battery234
– breaking in124
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading126
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment224
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weight247
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle jack234
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position155
Ventilation107
– draft-free108
– in the rear108
Ventilation, refer to 
Climate104