
Everything under control
86
Applying your current speed as limit
Select "Select current speed" and press the 
controller. The system adopts your current 
speed as the limit.
Activating the limit
Select "On" and press the controller.
 Limit is activated.
Stopwatch
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Call up "Navigation".
3.Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
4.Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
Starting, stopping or resetting
>Select "Start" and press the controller. 
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
>Select "Reset" and press the controller. 
The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was 
running beforehand.
>Select "Stop" and press the controller. 
This stops the timer.
Taking an interim time reading
Select "Interim time" and press the controller. 
The interim time appears below the ongoing 
primary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain 
available at all times while the stopwatch 
is running. The stopwatch continues operation 
in the background.<
Altering settings
Language on the Control Display
The language of the Control Display can be set. 
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Languages" is selected and press the 
controller.
5.Select "Text language" and press the con-
troller. You can switch to another language 
for the display texts and navigation mes-
sages.
6.Select and activate the desired language by 
pressing the controller.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the 
ambient lighting conditions. Note, however, 
that you can change the basic setting while the 
low beams are switched on. The setting is 
stored for the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller  

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112
Digital compass*
1Adjustment button
2Display
The display shows you the main or secondary 
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing 
the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item. The following 
adjustment options are displayed one after the 
other, depending on how long you keep the 
adjustment button pressed:
>Press briefly: switch display on/off
>3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone
>6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass
>9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand 
steering
>12 to 15 seconds: set the language
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to your 
vehicle's geographic location so that the com-
pass can function correctly; refer to the world 
map with compass zones below.
To set the compass zone, press the adjustment 
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of 
the compass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the 
adjustment button repeatedly until the display 
shows the number of the compass zone corre-
sponding to your current location.The compass is operational again after approx. 
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the 
following situations:
>An incorrect compass direction is shown. 

Controls
 113Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>The compass direction shown does not 
change although the direction of travel 
does.
>Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1.Make sure that no large metal objects or 
overhead power lines are in the vicinity of 
your vehicle and that you have enough 
space to drive in a circle.
2.Set the currently valid compass zone.
3.Press the adjustment button for approx. 
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at 
least one full circle at a speed of no more 
than 4 mph or 7 km/h.
If calibration is successful, the display 
changes from C to a compass direction.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering
Your digital compass is factory-set to right-
hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with 
your vehicle.
Setting the language
You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjustment button for approx. 
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment 
button again to switch between English, "E", 
and German, "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx. 
10 seconds.
Coupe:
Roller sun blind*
Tap the button in the center console to raise or 
lower the roller sun blind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. 
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use.<
Closing
Fold cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page28.
Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the 
outside, the glove compartment is locked as 
well. 

Reference 255
At a glance
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 

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 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Service 
requirements"80,203,225
Service requirements79
"Service Status"206
"Set date"83
"Set time"82
"Settings"207
Settings
– changing settings on the 
Control Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode82
– date format83
– language86
Settings and information78
"Settings" for unlocking29
Settings menu, refer to 
imenu17
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times108
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions62
Short commands for the voice 
command system248
Shortest route in navigation, 
refer to Selecting route145
"Short route" in 
navigation145
"Show current position"140
"Show destination 
position"140
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer176
– CD player176
Side airbags97
Side windows, refer to 
Windows38
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45Ski bag119
Ski bag for convertible, refer to 
Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag120
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control59
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray116
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment114
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD229
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances116
Song search, refer to Playing a 
track175
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
Emergency Request 
call236
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off160
Spare fuses234
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses234
Speaking, refer to Voice 
instructions from navigation 
system150
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires93
– with winter tires222
Speed-dependent volume 
control161
Speed limit85
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone 
control162
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems89Start/stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start guidance"137
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting237
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
Starting the engine
– start/stop button59
Start menu17
"Start service"202
"Start Service" for BMW 
Assist204
"State / Province" in 
destination entry135
Station
– refer to Radio164
"Status"80
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steering wheel53
– adjustment53
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– lock59
– locking with convenient 
access37
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
"Stopwatch"86
Stopwatch86
Storage compartments114
Storage nets118
"Store" for satellite radio172
"Store in address book" in 
navigation143
"Store" on the radio166
Storing current position143
Storing radio stations166
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory50
Storing tires222 

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