
Climate
108
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, for instance if it has become 
too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past 
you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1Use the knurled wheel to adjust the temper-
ature
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
2Use the knurled wheel to smoothly open 
and close the air vents
3Use the lever to change the direction of the 
airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the 
incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-
vides additional protection by filtering gaseous 
pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen-
ter replaces this combined filter during routine 
maintenance.
Parked car ventilation
The concept
The parked car ventilation provides ventilation 
to the passenger compartment and lowers its 
temperature, if necessary. It is ready for use at 
any outside temperature, as of radio readiness.The parked car ventilation remains switched on 
for 30 minutes. Two different switch-on times 
can be preselected. The system can also be 
switched on and off directly. 
Due to its high power consumption, it should 
not be switched on twice in a row without driv-
ing in between to allow the battery to recharge.
The air emerges from the air vents for the upper 
body area in the instrument panel. The air vents 
must therefore be open.
The parked car ventilation system is operated 
via iDrive.
Switching on/off directly
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the 
controller.
4.Select "Automatic ventilation" and press 
the controller.
5.Select "Parked car ventilation" and press 
the controller.
 The parked car ventilation is switched on.
 The symbol on the automatic climate control 
display flashes.
Preselecting switch-on times
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the 
controller. 

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
For care and maintenance of the headlamps, 
please follow the instructions in the separate 
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular 
bulb is not described here, please contact 
your BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the 
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source 
for several hours, otherwise this could cause 
irritation to the retina.<
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are 
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue 
the journey with great care, provided that local 
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, 
including bulb replacements, performed 
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if 
such work is carried out improperly, the high 
voltage in the system presents the danger of 
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press the catches towards the rear, see arrows, 
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the 
lamps.
2.Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and 
take it out.
3.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and 
reconnect the plug.
4.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.
5.Reattach the cover.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the 
lamps. 

Everything from A - Z
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Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions and 
refers you to the page where 
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System89
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control67
Accident, refer to Initiating an 
Emergency Request 
call236
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control108
"Activation time"109
Active cruise control67
– indicator lamps70
– malfunction71
– selecting distance69
– sensor71
Active steering96
– warning lamp96
Adaptive Head Light101
"Add digits" on the mobile 
phone194
Additives
– coolant226
"Address book" in 
navigation142
Address for navigation
– deleting144
– entering134,142
– selecting143
– storing142
– storing current position143
"Add to destination 
list"137,139Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control105
Adjusting the thigh support46
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control161
Airbags97
– indicator/warning lamp98
– sitting safely45
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate 
control105
– ventilation107
Air distribution
– automatic106
– individual105
Air flow rate106
Airing, refer to Ventilation107
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure212
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
"Air recirculation on / off"54
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control105
– ventilation
107
Air vents104
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications211
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off an alarm35
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels" for satellite 
radio171
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires222
"All stations", displaying with 
the radio164All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
"AM", waveband160,164
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
Antenna for mobile phone186
Antifreeze
– coolant226
– washer fluid65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system29
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights247
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights247
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest114
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer76
Arrival time, refer to Starting 
destination guidance147
Arrow display for 
navigation148
"Arrow display" in 
navigation148
Ashtray
– front116
– rear116
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems89
Assistance window20
– refer to iDrive20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control106
"Audio"163,167
Audio160
– controls160
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161 

Everything from A - Z
258 Fastest route for 
navigation145
Fast forward
– CD changer177
– CD player177
"Fast route" in navigation145
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control108
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock59
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires221
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,222
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition220
Floor mats, carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir65
"FM", waveband160,164
FM, waveband164
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash52
Folding up the floor panel119
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely125
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
Frequency, selecting 
manually165
Front airbags97
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Fuel211
– average consumption76
– gauge75
– high-quality brands211
– quality211
– specifications211
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel filler door210
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction210
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel211
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gasoline engine, checking oil 
level224
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61General driving notes124
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing40
– operation with convenient 
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
"HD radio"167
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio167
Head airbags97
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Head restraints47
– front, removing48
– rear, removing48
– sitting safely45
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window107
– seats49 

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