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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Moving manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the glass sunroof manually.
1.Fold the cover panel down, if necessary 
using a screwdriver from the onboard tool 
kit, refer to page234.
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the 
onboard tool kit, refer to page234, into the 
opening provided. Move the glass sunroof 
in the desired direction. The arrow below 
indicates the rotation direction for closing.
Sports Wagon: 
Panorama glass sunroof
To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the panorama glass sunroof and 
keep it in your field of vision until it is closed. 
Always take along the remote control when you 
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for 
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
The closed sunroof is raised and the sliding 
visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor 
with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-
aged.<
Opening, closing
Sliding visor
You can move the sliding visor independently 
with the sunroof closed or raised.
>Slide the switch back to the resistance 
point. 
The sliding visor opens as long as you keep 
the switch in this position.
>Briefly press the switch back beyond the 
resistance point.
The sliding visor will open automatically.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the 
motion.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man-
ner by sliding the switch forwards.
Panorama glass sunroof
With the sliding visor open, proceed as 
described under Sliding visor.
For information on using the comfort operation 
at the door lock or with the remote control, refer 
to page31 or32.
For information on comfort closing with comfort 
access, refer to page39. 

Opening and closing
44
Opening and closing sunroof and 
sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance 
point twice consecutively.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort modes
>Press the switch twice with the sunroof 
open:
The sunroof is raised.
>When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the 
switch twice in the opening direction:
The sunroof is opened all the way.
Comfort position
The sunroof is not completely open in the com-
fort position. This reduces the wind noises in 
the interior.
Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com-
pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort 
position. If desired, continue the motion follow-
ing this with the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the sunroof with the 
remote control removed or the ignition 
switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as 
neither of the front doors has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor 
encounter resistance when closing from 
roughly one third of the sunroof opening or 
when closing from the raised position, the clos-
ing action is interrupted and the panorama 
glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the pinch protection system, 
inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to 
closing it, as the safety system might fail to 
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as 
very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-
tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection 
system
In case of danger from outside, slide the switch 
forward beyond the resistance point and hold. 
The roof closes without the pinch protection 
system.
Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply
After a power loss, the sunroof may only 
respond to the raise command. Then have the 
system initialized. BMW recommends having 
this work done by your BMW center.
Moving manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the sunroof manually.
1.Fold back the cover, using the screwdriver 
from the toolkit at the points indicated if 
necessary, refer to page234.
2.Remove the Allen key from the mounting 
next to the toolkit and insert it in the open-
ing provided. Move the sunroof in the 
desired direction. The arrow below indi-
cates the rotation direction for closing. 

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to 
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation 
throughout an extended service life, we request 
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds, 
however do not exceed 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/
160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the 
transmission's kick-down mode during these 
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be 
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their 
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in 
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the 
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of 
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized 
contact and wear patterns between brake pads 
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during 
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx. 
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, 
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced 
after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid/tailgate is com-
pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could 
enter the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the 
luggage compartment lid/tailgate open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof or 
panorama glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to 
page113.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed 
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to 
them. When driving, standing at idle and while 
parking take care to avoid possible contact 
between the hot exhaust system and any highly 
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, 
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it 
the risk of serious property damage as well as 
personal injury. Do not touch hot exhaust tail 
pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Mobile communications devices in 
vehicle
BMW discourages the use of mobile 
communications devices, e. g. mobile 
phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the  

Things to remember when driving
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Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option 
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the door 
openings or on the roof rails
*.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of 
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on 
its handling and steering response. 
You should therefore always remember not to 
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the 
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads 
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under 
Weights on page255.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed 
and must not extend outward beyond the limits 
of the loading surface. Always stow the heaviest 
pieces on the bottom. Be sure that adequate 
clearance is maintained for raising the glass 
sunroof, and that objects do not project into the 
opening path of the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and 
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off 
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and 
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. 

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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Creating and editing voice phone 
book*
Store entry:
An entry always consists of a name and phone 
number.
Delete entry:
You can delete any entry from the voice phone 
book. 
Delete all entries:
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the 
phone book. 
Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone 
book read aloud in the order of input and select 
a certain entry to establish a connection: 
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Redialing
The {Redial} command calls "Redial".
Notes
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in 
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis 
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof 
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle 
while speaking.
Mounting/removing snap-in 
adapter
1.Press the area 1 around the button and 
remove the cover. 1.{Save name}.
2.Speak the name.
The spoken length of the names in the 
phone book must not exceed approx. 
2seconds.
3.Speak the phone number after being 
requested to do so by the system.
4.To store the phone number:
{Save}.
1.{Delete name}.
The dialog for deleting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is 
opened.
2.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the repeated prompt with 
{Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading phone book is 
opened.
2.{Dial number} when the desired entry is 
read aloud.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}. 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover124
Caring for artificial leather, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control28
Car phone192
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest120
– refer to Mobile phone192
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio170
Car wash61,134
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access40
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system132
"Categories"177
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control90
CBS Condition Based 
Service232
"CD"166,179CD changer179
– controls166
– fast forward/reverse183
– installation location183
– random sequence182
– repeating a track182
– sampling tracks181
– selecting a CD180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off166
– tone control167
– volume167
CD player179
– controls166
– fast forward/reverse183
– random sequence182
– repeating a track182
– sampling a track181
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off166
– tone control167
– volume
167
Center armrest
– front120
– rear123
Center brake lamp238
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside33
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access39
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own 
safety5
– refer to Parts and 
accessories6
Changing language on 
Control Display87
Changing scale for 
navigation156
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display87
Changing wheels226,239
CHECK button83
Check Control82
"Check Control 
messages"83Check Gas Cap217
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure218
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH58
Child restraints56
Child restraint systems56
Child-safety lock59
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely56
Chime, refer to Check 
Control82
Chock240
Chrome parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter122
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices122
Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"51,112
Clock77
– 12h/24h mode86
– hour signal86
– setting time and date85
Closing
– from inside33
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap217
Clothes hooks121
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine61
Comfort access39
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery, remote 
control40
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Comfort operation
– glass sunroof31
– windows31
– windows with comfort 
access39
– with comfort access39
Comfort seat46 

Everything from A to Z
266 "Communication"198,208
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer179
– refer to CD player179
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure219,220
– wheel change241
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock60
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports 
Wagon126
– refer to Storage area 
package, Sports Wagon126
– refer to Storage 
compartments121
Compressed audio files179
Computer78
– displays on Control 
Display79
– hour signal86
"Concert hall", refer to Tone 
control169
"Concierge"210
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked134
Condition Based Service 
CBS232
"Confirmation"32
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices122
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption79
Consumption indicator, 
Energy Control78
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption79
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"155
"Contrast" with BMW Night 
Vision105Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness87
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Coolant231
– checking level231
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum114
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant231
Cooling function, automatic 
climate control
114
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant231
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC90
Country of destination for 
navigation143
Courtesy lamps110
Cover, roll-up cover, 
Sports Wagon124
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone120
Cruise control68
– active cruise control69
Cruising range78
Cup holders121
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights255
Current consumption, refer to 
Energy Control78
"Current position"162
Current position
– displaying162
– entering150
– storing150
"Curve mode" with 
BMW Night Vision105
"Customer 
Relations"202,210
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data252
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical252
– dimensions253
– engine252
– weights255
"Date"86
Date77
– display format86
– retrieval77
– setting86
"Date format"86
"Daytime running lamps"108
Daytime running lamps108
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
warning lamp93
"Deactivated"49
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Defrosting windows113
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation113
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows113
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows113
"Delete address book" for 
navigation system151
"Delete all numbers" for 
mobile phone201
"Delete data" for navigation 
system151
"Delete" for mobile 
phone201
Destination address
– deleting151
– entering142,145 

Everything from A to Z
268
E
Easy entry/exit54
– backrest width47
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
in area of CD player166
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof, electric43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic brake-force 
distribution90
Electronic oil level check229
Emergency call244
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– luggage compartment lid34
– tailgate36
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission64
Emergency operation, refer to 
Moving manually
– glass sunroof43
– panorama glass sunroof44
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
cargo bay35
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance245
"Enable services"213
"End call"200
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control78
Energy Control78Engine
– breaking-in132
– data252
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature77
– speed252
– starting61
– starting, with comfort 
access39
– switching off61
Engine compartment229
Engine coolant231
Engine oil
– adding230
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils230
– approved engine oil230
– checking oil level229
– electronic oil level check229
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements80
– oil change230
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils230
"Engine oil level"230
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data252
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature77
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data252
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine61
"Enter address"142,150
Entering destination via town/
city name143
Entering intersection, 
navigation144
Entering the 
address142,145
Entering town/city for 
navigation143
Entering zip code for 
navigation143
"Entertainment"166
Entertainment sound output 
on/off167Entry map for destination146
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control78
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control169
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control169
"ESN"177
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control91
Event Data Recorders233
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system132
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out53
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
External audio device121
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting247
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control168
Fader, refer to Tone 
control168
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control82
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off 
alarm38
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts50
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for 
navigation152