
Destination guidance
158
Repeating and canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel you can also make the following settings, 
refer to page54:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted while a voice 
instruction is being output.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-
sary.
2.Turn the knob 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.
Bypassing route sections
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.Change into 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 population centers you can display traffic 
information from radio stations that transmit 
information of the Traffic Info traffic warning 
service. This information of the traffic warning 
services is constantly updated using measuring 
data from traffic routing centers and information 
from traffic congestion indicators. 
During destination guidance the traffic informa-
tion located near you on the route is automati-
cally displayed. Regardless of whether the des-
tination guidance is active, you can display the 
traffic information in the map view or in a list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the    menu. 

On/off and tone
166
On/off and tone
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and setting options:
>Professional
* radio or 
Business radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons in the area of the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
>Programmable memory/direct selection 
buttons, refer to page21
Buttons in area of CD player
The layout of the buttons can vary depending 
on your vehicle's equipment.
One drive:
Two drives:1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>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 DVDs
Operation via iDrive
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open 
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"WB": Weather Band station
>"SAT": satellite radio
>"CD": CD player or CD changer
>"AUX": AUX-In connection
>USB/audio interface
*
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
the radio: update station with strongest  

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Driving tips
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Communications
Mobility
With some stations the digital signals are not 
transmitted simultaneously with the analog sig-
nals. If you are in an area in which the selected 
station is not continuously received digitally, 
playback changes between analog and digital 
reception. This can result in repetitions or inter-
ruptions. In this case it may be advisable to 
deactivate digital radio reception.
Selecting programs of a digital station*
Some stations transmit several programs. To 
select one of these programs:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
3.Select a station that is received digitally.
 This symbol is displayed when a station 
is being received digitally.
4. Switch to the next program of the dig-
ital station with the buttons on the radio or 
the steering wheel.
Updating stations offering digital 
reception
If you are on a longer journey and leave the 
transmission range of the stations originally set, 
you can update the list of stations with the best 
reception.1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Autostore  " and press the con-
troller.
The display of the stations offering digital 
reception is updated. This can take up to 2 min-
utes. 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
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 having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vice will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after sign-
ing a new contract.
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 placed an order for the BMW 
Assist service contract at a BMW center or 
BMW Assist Response Center and signed 
the service contract. Activation must be 
completed.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page212.
Services offered
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency call, refer to page244: 
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 
arranges for further steps to help you.
>Automatic emergency call:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center immediately after a serious acci-
dent. If possible, the BMW Assist Response 
Center contacts you and takes further steps 
to help you.
>Roadside Assistance: 
You can call Roadside Assistance
* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehi-
cle data and position data are transmitted 
during this time.
>BMW Customer Relations: 
For information related to your vehicle, call 
BMW Customer Relations.
>TeleService: 
Data on your vehicle's service status or nec-
essary inspections are transmitted to your 
BMW center either automatically before a 
service due date or when you request a 
BMW service appointment.
>Unlocking vehicle: 
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, 
e.g. if your remote control is not available 
and you want to have the vehicle unlocked.
>Vehicle search: 
After your vehicle has been reported to the 
police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response 
Center can locate its position. To do this, 
the vehicle electronics must be ready for 
operation.
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Displaying transmitted data
Select the received message if necessary and 
press the controller.
Dialing phone number or adopting 
address in destination guidance
1.Select "Options" and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item:
>With "Call" you can establish a telephone 
connection. This requires your Bluetooth 
mobile phone to be paired in the vehicle.
>With "Select as destination" you can adopt 
the address in the destination guidance of 
the navigation system.
Updating BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
You will be notified of any changes in the ser-
vices offered by BMW Assist. In this case you 
should update the services.
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.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Service Status" is selected 
and press the controller.
The current services of BMW Assist are dis-
played.
6.Select "Options" and press the controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the 
controller. 

Replacing components
242 3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem 
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source 
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page94, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page96.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example 
reduced track stability on braking, extended 
braking distance, and altered self-steering 
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction 
with winter tires, these characteristics are more 
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be 
mounted. You should re-equip with 
wheels and tires of the original size as quickly as 
possible.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., 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 battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. Connections, refer to 
Jump starting on page246.
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 
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping 
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost 
and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page48.
>Time and Date 
The values must be updated, refer to 
page85.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary, 
refer to page172.
>Navigation system 
Wait until the system starts, refer to 
page140.
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, as 
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for 
the onboard tool kit, refer to page234.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are 
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to 
page234. A fuse allocation diagram is located 
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side 
panel. 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Tone"167
Tone dialing method202
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting167
– middle setting169
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard 
toolkit234
"Top 8" for mobile phone200
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After 
mounting241
– refer to Engine data252
Touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method202
Tow bar248
Tow fitting247
Towing247
– methods248
– tow fittings247
– with automatic and sport 
automatic transmission248
– with manual 
transmission248
"Town / City" for destination 
entry143
Tow rope248
Tow-starting247
"TPM"96
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor95
– resetting system96
– system limits96
– warning lamp97
Tracks
– random sequence182
– sampling on CD181
– selecting with CD180
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions253
Traction-assist feature, refer 
to DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control91
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control91Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic 
information158
– refer to Bypassing route 
sections158
Traffic information for 
navigation
– depiction in route map160
– displaying159
– during destination 
guidance161
– symbols161
Traffic information with 
navigation158
"Traffic Info settings"159
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manually releasing 
transmission lock on 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– manual transmission62
– sport automatic 
transmission65
– starting assistant133
– towing247
Transmission positions, 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo135
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread225
Treble, refer to Tone 
control167
"Treble", tone control168
"Trip computer"80
Trip computer79
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer77
"Triple turn signal"66
Trip odometer77
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate35Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions253
Turning lamps109
– replacing bulbs237
Turn signals66
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs237
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR224
"Units"87
Units
– average fuel 
consumption87
– temperature87
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control118
Universal remote control118
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access39
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access39
"Update services"211
USB/audio interface186
"USB" in audio 
mode185,187
"Use current location as 
address"150,152
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal242
– refer to Replacing battery40
Using turn signals66