
Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Heating
– mirrors52
– rear window107
– residual heat107
– seats49
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate104
Heating while at a standstill, 
refer to Using residual 
heat107
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo126
Height, refer to 
Dimensions245
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel53
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio167
High water, refer to Driving 
through water125
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria145
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills125
Holders for cups115
Home address144
"Home address" in 
navigation145
Homepage BMW4
Hood223
Hooks for shopping bags118
Horn10,11
Hotel function34
Hot exhaust system124
"Hour memo"82
"House number" in 
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC89
Hydroplaning125
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio167Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature
warning74
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track175
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires221
– tire coding219
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness86
– assistance window20
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing language86
– changing units of measure 
and display format78
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– selecting a menu item19
– setting the date and time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– switching menu pages19
– symbols18
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
i menu18
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM95
Individual air distribution105Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure212
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM93
Information
– on another location140
– on country140
– on current position140
– on destination location140
Information menu, refer to 
i menu18
"Information on 
destination"142
"Info sources"80
Initializing
– active steering96
– after power failure234
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating112
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– glass roof40
"Input map"139
Installation location
– CD changer177
– navigation DVD drive132
– telephone114
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions150
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting103
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Interesting destination for 
navigation140
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps103
– remote control30
Interior motion sensor36
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– compass112
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control61 

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Maximum cooling106
Maximum speed
– with winter tires222
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory50
Memory keys, 
programmable21
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list, traffic 
information152
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System228
– for automatic climate 
control108
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System228
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– exterior mirrors52
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror53
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory50
"Missed calls"194
Missed calls194Mobile phone
– accepted calls194
– adjusting volume191
– calling193
– ending call193
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest114
– missed calls194
– operation via iDrive192
– redialing194
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
– Top 8194
– touch tone dialing196
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest114
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phones in the 
vehicle124
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
"Monitor on / off"54
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers194
MP3, refer to Compressed 
audio files173
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system64
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to 
Tracks174
"Mute on / off"54
N
"Navigation"134,140Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off150
Navigation drive, location132
Navigation DVD132
Navigation system132
– address book142
– changing a route151
– destination entry134
– destination guidance in 
assistance window132
– destination list141
– displaying current 
position155
– entering a destination 
manually134,138
– last destinations141
– navigation DVD132
– opening134
– route display148
– route list150
– searching for a special 
destination140
– selecting destination using 
information140
– selecting destination via 
map139
– selecting route criteria145
– starting destination 
guidance147
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance147
– terminating/continuing 
destination guidance147
– voice instructions150
– volume adjustment151
"Navigation voice 
instructions"133
"Navigation voice 
instructions" via buttons on 
the steering wheel54
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints47
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments114
"New address" in 
navigation143
"New destination"134,139 

Everything from A - Z
262 "New route"151
New tires221
"Next entertainment 
source"54
North-facing map149
Nozzles104
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data244
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope240
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis229
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications211
Odometer74
Oil, refer to Engine oil224
Oil consumption224
Oil level224
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal234
"On a new destination" in 
navigation141
"Onboard info"76
Onboard tool kit230
"On destination"141
"On location"141
Opening and closing
– convenient access36
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control29
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone197
– adjusting volume198
– canceling197
– correcting phone 
number198
– dialing phone number198
– placing a call198
– redialing198
– voice commands197
– voice phone book198
"Options"205
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17Outlets
– refer to Ventilation107
Output, refer to Engine 
data244
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control106
Outside-temperature 
display74
– changing units of 
measure78
– in computer78
Outside temperature 
warning74
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature75
Overriding selector lever 
lock63
P
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control88
"Parked car operation"108
"Parked car ventilation"108
Parked car ventilation108
– activating switch-on 
times109
– preselecting switch-on 
times108
– switching on and off 
directly108
Parking
– vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control88
Parking brake60
– indicator lamp61
Parking lamps100
Parking lamps/low beams100
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function53
"Pathway lighting"101
Pathway lighting101
"PDC"88
PDC Park Distance Control88
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"149
Phone book192Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book195
– dialing193
– most recent numbers194
– selecting in phone book194
– Top 8194
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for satellite radio171
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control108
Position
– displaying155
– saving, refer to Storing 
current position143
Power failure234
Power seats46
Power windows38
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
"Presets" displaying with the 
radio164
"Presets" for satellite 
radio171
Pressure, tires212
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM93
"Profile"207
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Programmable memory 
keys21
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch237
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio170
– selecting a 
waveband160,164
– selecting the frequency 
manually165
– station search165
– stations with best 
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key28
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random 
play176
"Random all" for audio 
mode177
"Random directory" for audio 
mode177
Random play176
"RDS" Radio Data 
System167
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps232
– replacing bulb232
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb232
Rear ventilation108Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors52
Rear window defroster107
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds113
"Received calls"194
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Rechargeable flashlight114
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch86
"Redial" on the mobile 
phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood223
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition 
lock59
– service data228
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode176
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs230
Replacing tires221
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires221
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
"Reset"92,94Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings163
"Reset" for stopwatch86
"Reset" for tone settings163
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retractable hardtop41
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing42
– remote control30
Reverse
– CD changer177
– CD player177
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Road map149
"Roadside Assistance"
202
Roadside 
Assistance202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system, 
convertible99
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack128
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16 

Everything from A - Z
266 Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments114
"Street" in destination 
entry137
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires212
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning74
"Surround Settings", refer to 
Tone control162
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine60
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button59
Switching on
– audio160
– CD changer160
– CD player160
– radio160
Switching on the hour 
signal82
Switching the cooling function 
on and off107
Switch-on times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting108
Symbols4
– navigation system154
– status information20
– traffic info for navigation 
system151
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps232
– replacing bulb232
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Technical data244
– capacities247
– dimensions245
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist201Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest114
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Telephone, refer to Mobile 
phone186
"Telephone list"54
TeleService203
Temperature
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing unit of measure78
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature75
Temperature display
– outside temperature74
– outside temperature 
warning74
– setting the units78
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo127
"Terminate services"206
"Text language"86
"Theater" for Tone 
control162
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp233
Through-loading opening with 
integrated transport 
bag120
Through-loading system117
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror53
"Time"82
"Time / Date"82,83
"Time format"82
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times108
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
Tire inflation pressure212
– loss
93,94Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– resetting the system94
– system limitations94
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading219
Tires
– age219,220
– air loss95
– breaking in124
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels233
– condition220
– damage220
– inflation pressure212
– labels219
– minimum tread depth220
– new wheels and tires221
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– puncture93
– replacing221
– Run-Flat221
– size219
– storage222
– tread depth220
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth220
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires221
– winter tires222
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information151
"Tone"161
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting161
– middle setting163
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit230
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop41 

Reference 267
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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 

Everything from A - Z
268 Ventilation while at a 
standstill108
Vents, refer to Ventilation107
"Vent settings"105
Voice commands
– overview23
– short commands248
Voice instructions from 
navigation system150
– muting54,151
– repeating54,151
– switching on/off150
– volume151
Voice phone book198
Volume160
– audio sources160
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities247
– mobile phone191
– speed-dependent 
control161
– voice instructions151
Volume distribution
– front/rear161
– left/right161
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control83
Warning triangle237
Washer fluid65
– content of the reservoir65
Washer fluid reservoir65
Washing the car, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray116
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water125
Waveband with the radio164
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth220
Weights247
Welcome lamps100
"Welcome light"101Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires221
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wheels, new221
Wheels and tires212
Width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wind deflector42
Windows38
– convenient operation30
– convenient operation with 
convenient access37
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system39
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning65
Windshield wash64
– filling capacity, reservoir247
– nozzles65
– reservoir for washer fluid65
– washer fluid65
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing230
Windshield wipers, blades, 
care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system64
Winter tires222
– setting speed limit85
– storage222
Wiper blade replacement230
Wiper system64
"With highways" in 
navigation145
Wooden trim, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Word-matching principle for 
navigation146
Work in the engine 
compartment223
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit230
X
xDrive90
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb231
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile28