
Driving
66
Activating system
Press the SPORT button.
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is 
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating system
>Press the SPORT button again
>Engage reverse gear
>Switch off engine
The LED in the button and SPORT in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the 
resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator 
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb 
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as 
long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn 
signal flashes three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Lighting" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Triple turn signal" and press the 
controller.
 Triple turn signaling is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. 

Mobility
 237Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Turning lamps*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to 
lamps.
2.Push the locking bar to the side out of the 
anchor and fold upward.
3.Remove the connector and take out the 
bulb.
4.Replace the bulb and reinstall.
5.Fold down the locking bar and engage it.
6.Reconnect the connector.
7.Mount the sealing cap. Watch the markings 
on the bulb when doing so.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Side-mounted turn signals
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Press back against the front edge of the 
lamp with the tip of your finger, then pivot it 
out.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3.Remove the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
To replace, please go to your BMW center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
Tail lamps
Sedan
>Turn signals1, tail lamps6 and side marker 
lamps7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go 
to your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
>Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
>Other lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W 

Replacing components
238 1Turn signal
2Tail lamp and brake lamp
3Backup lamp
4Brake lamp
5Reflector
6Tail lamp
7Side marker lamp
Sports Wagon
>Turn signals1, tail lamps3 and side marker 
lamps7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go 
to your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
>Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
>Brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
1Turn signal
2Brake lamp
3Tail lamp
4Backup lamp
5Brake lamp
6Reflector
7Side marker lamp
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation. 
In the event of a malfunction, please go to your 
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond-
ingly trained personnel.
Fender-mounted lamps
Sedan
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the 
cargo bay.
All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb 
fitting.
1.Lift up floor mat.
2.Undo the quick-release fasteners of the 
side panel and pull out the panel.
3.Turn the lock to the left and remove the bulb 
holder.
4.Backup lamps: 
Remove and replace the bulb. 
Other lamps: 
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Sports Wagon
1.Right side: Unhook the retaining strap*, 
refer to page126.
2.Open the side panel.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment. 

Everything from A to Z
272 Low beams107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs236
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts241
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting241
– wrench240
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation34
– emergency release35
– locking separately34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from 
inside33
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to 
Separation net125
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack136
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband170
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires227
Maintenance232
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models232
– refer to Service 
requirements80
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models232
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control82
Manual air distribution113
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63"Manual" on the radio171
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission64
Manual transmission62
"Map direction of travel"156
Map display156
"Map facing north"156
Map for navigation
– changing scale156
– destination entry146
Map view facing north156
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling114
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel242
– with winter tires227
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start 
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic 
information159
Microfilter115
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command 
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– folding in and out53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
"Missed calls"200
Missed calls201Mobile communications 
devices in vehicle132
Mobile phone
– accepted calls201
– adjusting volume198
– calling199
– ending call199
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest120
– missed calls201
– operation by voice203
– operation via iDrive198
– redialing201
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– Top 8201
– touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method202
Mobile phone battery206
Mobile phones, use in the 
interior, refer to Mobile 
communications 
devices132
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor94
"Monitor on / off"55
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers201
MP3
– compressed audio files179
– USB/audio interface186
Multi-function steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music tracks
– finding181
– random play sequence182
– sampling, scan181
"Mute on / off"55
MW, waveband170 

Everything from A to Z
276 Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System90
– airbags99
– driving stability control 
systems90
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires226
Satellite radio176
– enabling channel176
– selecting channel177
– storing channel177
"SAT" with radio166,176
"Save current 
destination"152
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD181
– stations with radio171
Scan
– CD changer181
– CD player181
– radio171
"Scan all" in audio mode181
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode181
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting247
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio176
"Seat heater distribution"51
Seats46
– active backrest width 
adjustment47
– adjusting the seats46
– comfort seat46
– easy entry/exit47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
– shoulder support46
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
– ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation52Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo135
– with ski bag, refer to 
Securing cargo127
"Select as 
destination"148,211
"Select current speed"84
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operation via iDrive166
Selecting distance with active 
cruise control71
Selecting frequency 
manually171
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route152
Selection options with 
navigation system152
Selector lever interlock, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Engaging 
transmission position63
Self-leveling suspension93
Separation net, Sports 
Wagon125
"Service"80,209,229
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance245
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models232
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service232
– refer to Service 
requirements80
"Service notification"209
"Service Request"202,209
"Service 
requirements"81,209,230
Service requirements80
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service232
"Service Status"213
"Set"
– in audio mode166
– on trip computer80
"Set date"86
"Set service date"81
"Set time"86Setting button, refer to 
Controls, controller16
"Settings"213
– for BMW Assist211
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision104
– changing on Control 
Display85
– clock, 12h/24h mode86
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile29
– date86
– language87
– units of measure87
Settings menu, refer to 
imenu17
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
times116
Shifting gears, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel65
Short commands of voice 
command system257
"Short route" for 
navigation152
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route152
Shoulder support46
"Show current position"147
"Show destination 
position"147
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer182
– CD player182
Side airbags99
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs237
Side-mounted turn signals, 
replacing bulbs237
Side window blinds, refer to 
Sun blinds119
Signal horn, refer to Horn10 

Reference 279
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