Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
159Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
Changing selection criteria
1.Change into the second field from the top.
2.Turn the controller until the desired selec-
tion criterion is selected and press the con-
troller.
Buttons next to CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system changes to the next displayed sta-
tion.
You can also change stations with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled.To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the stations, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons next to CD player
To sample the stations, press and hold the
button for the corresponding direction.
To stop scanning, press the button again.
Selecting frequency manually
With "Manual" you can select stations that are
received in addition to those displayed.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
For Professional radio with "AM" and with Busi-
ness radio:
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.
Short commands of voice command system
232
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control155{Audio}
To switch on radio158{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"158{FM menu}
To open "AM"158{AM menu}
To open "All stations"158{FM All stations}
To select the radio station158{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"158{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station158{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"159{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception159{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"162{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 162{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station162{Choose weatherband station
}
To open "SAT"164{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio164{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio165{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio164{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio164{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player167{CD menu}
To switch on CD player167{CD}
To select CD changer167{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer167{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer167{CD 1...6}
To select music track168{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer168{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device173{Audio Aux}
Everything from A to Z
238 Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate
control108
– opening and closing
windows39
– rollover protection
system97
– top42
– wind deflector46
– window and convertible top
operation with comfort
access38
Convertible top
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– closing manually44
– comfort operation32
– emergency closing44
– opening and closing43
Coolant211
– checking level211
– temperature75
Cooling, maximum110
Cooling function, automatic
climate control109
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant211
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC88
Country of destination for
navigation130
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone115
Cruise control67,68
– active cruise control68
Cruising range76
Cup holders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights229
"Current position"149
Current position
– displaying149
– entering137
– storing137"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision102
"Customer
Relations"184,193
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data226
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical226
– capacities229
– dimensions227
– engine226
– measurements227
– weights229
"Date"84
Date75
– display format84
Date, setting84
"Date format"84
"Daytime running lamps"104
Daytime running lamps104
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control88
– warning lamp90
"Deactivated"51
Deactivating selector lever
interlock64
Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation109
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows109
"Delete address book" for
navigation138"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone184
"Delete data" for
navigation138
"Delete" for mobile
phone184
Destination address
– deleting138
– entering129,132
Destination for navigation
– destination list136
– entering via voice132
– entry129
– home address138
– selecting from address
book137
– selecting using
information135
– storing137
Destination guidance141
– bypassing route
sections145
– canceling voice
instructions56
– changing specified
route139
– displaying route142
– distance and arrival141
– interrupting141
– starting141
– terminating/continuing141
– voice instructions144
– volume of voice
instructions145
Destination list for
navigation136
Destinations recently driven
to136
"Details" in audio mode169
"Detour" for navigation148
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"182
"Diamond button"56
Digital clock75
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162
Everything from A to Z
242 Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo125
Height, refer to
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– seats49
– steering wheel55
High beams105
– headlamp flasher105
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs215
High Definition Radio162
High water, refer to Driving
through water123
Hills123
Holder for cups116
"Home address" in
navigation138
Homepage of BMW4
Hood208
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system122
"Hour memo"84
"House number" for
destination entry132
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control88
Hydroplaning123
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth205
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio162
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track169
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands206
Identification marks
– run-flat tires206
– tire coding204
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness85
– assistance window20
– changing date and time83
– changing language85
– changing menu page19
– changing settings83
– changing units of measure
and display form85
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– active steering95
– airbags97
– brake system90
– DSC13,89
– DTC13,89
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– fog lamps13,
105
– handbrake13,61
– safety belt warning53
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor93
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor92
Info menu17
Information
– on another location135
– on current position135
– on destination location135
"Information" for
navigation135
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"136
Information service193
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor91
– radio, refer to Storing
stations160
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50
– time and date83
"Input map"134
Installation location
– CD changer171
– drive for navigation DVD128
Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation system128
– address book136
– bypassing route
sections145
– destination entry129
– destination guidance in
assistance window128
– destination list136
– displaying current
position149
– displaying route142
– entering a destination
manually129
– entering destination via
voice132
– last destinations136
– looking for interesting
destination135
– navigation DVD128
– route list143
– selecting destination using
information135
– selecting destination via
map134
– selecting route criteria139
– starting129
– starting destination
guidance141
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance141
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance141
– voice instructions144
– volume adjustment145
"Navigation voice
instructions"56,144
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints51
"New address" for
navigation137
"New data request" for BMW
Assist193
"New destination"129,134
New remote controls28
"New route"145
New wheels and tires206
"Next entertainment
source"56Night Vision, refer to BMW
Night Vision100
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision100
"Night Vision off"102
"Night Vision on/off"56
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation110
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles
67
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing221
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface213
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil209
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements78
– refer to the Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or to
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
"On a new destination" for
navigation135
"onboard info"77
Onboard monitor, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit214
"On destination"135
"On location"135
Opening and closing
– comfort access37
– from inside33
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operating principle, iDrive17Operation by voice for mobile
phone185
– adjusting volume186
– canceling186
– commands186
– correcting phone
number187
– dialing phone number187
– placing a call187
– redialing188
– voice phone book187
"Options"194
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control110
Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure85
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control154
– screen display20
P
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC87
"Parked car operation"111
"Parked car ventilation"111
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation
times112
– setting activation time111
– switching on and off
directly111
Parked car ventilation system
– LED107
Parking, vehicle61
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control87
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control87
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake61
Everything from A to Z
246 Parking lamps103
– replacing bulbs215
Parts and accessories6
Passenger airbags,
deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down54
"Pathway lighting"104
Pathway lighting103
"PDC"88
"PDC display on"88
PDC Park Distance Control87
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"143
"Phone"178,181
Phone book180
– changing entry182
– creating and editing voice
phone book187
– deleting all entries184
– deleting entry184
– dialing phone number182
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book184
– dialing181
– most recent numbers183
– selecting in phone book183
– Top 8183
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
"Play" in audio mode168
"Play" on the radio,
selecting165
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter111
Portable phone battery189Position
– displaying149
– storing137
Power failure217
Power windows, refer to
Windows39
"Presets" on the
radio158,164
Presetting parked car
ventilation activation
times111
Pressure, tires202
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor92
"Profile"196
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel55
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof41
– windows40
R
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant211
Radio
– Autostore159
– controls154
– High Definition Radio162
– sampling stations159
– satellite radio163
– selecting frequency
manually159
– selecting
waveband154,158
– station search159
– station selection158
– station with best
reception159
– storing stations160
– switching on/off154
– tone control155
– volume155
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes161Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access38
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system66
"Random", random play
sequence, selecting170
"Random all" in audio
mode170
"Random directory" in audio
mode170
Random play sequence
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"RDS"161
Reading lamps106
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps216
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors54
Rear window
– heating109
– opening and closing40
"Received calls"182
Reception
– quality161
– radio stations161
– regional station159
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight114
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control
110
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats49
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch83
Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Redial" for mobile phone182
Redialing with mobile
phone188
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps216
Refueling200
Releasing, hood208
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range76
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer77
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access37
– garage-door opener113
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction32,38
Removing condensation from
windows109
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode170
"Repeat" in audio mode170
"Repeat track" in audio
mode170
Replacement fuses218
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs214
Replacing tires
– changing a wheel217
– new wheels and tires206
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel201
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge76
"Reset"91,93
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings157
"Reset" for stopwatch83
"Reset" tone settings157Residual heat110
Restraint systems
– for children57
– refer to Safety belts53
Retreaded tires206
Reverse, fast
– CD changer171
– CD player171
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Road map142
"Roadside
Assistance"184,191
Roadside Assistance220
Roadside parking lamps105
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps215
Rollover protection system on
Convertible97
– lowering98
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing221
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route139
– bypassing sections145
– changing145
– changing criteria139
– display142
– displaying arrow display142
– displaying map view142
– displaying streets or towns/
cities143
– selecting139
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions144
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view142
"Route preference",
changing139
Route selection139
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires206Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires206
Run-Flat Tires
– Flat Tire Monitor90
Run-flat tires206
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire91,93
– flat tire91,93
– tire inflation pressure202
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– tire replacement206,207
– winter tires207
S
Safety belts53
– damage53
– indicator lamp53
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– reminder53
– sitting safely48
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts53
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System88
– airbags95
– driving stability control
systems88
– rollover protection system,
Convertible97
– safety belts53
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires206
Satellite radio163
– enabling channels163
– selecting channel164
– storing channel164
"SAT" on the radio155,164
"Save current
destination"139
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD169
– stations with radio159
Everything from A to Z
248 Scan
– CD changer169
– CD player169
– radio159
"Scan all" in audio mode169
"Scan directory" in audio
mode169
Screw thread for tow
fitting222
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio163
Seats49
– adjusting49
– heating53
– lumbar support49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
– sitting safely48
– sports seat49
– storing the setting50
– thigh support49
Securing cargo125
– ski bag118
"Select as
destination"135,194
"Select current speed"82
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive154
Selecting distance for active
cruise control70
Selecting frequency
manually159
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route139
Selection options with
navigation system139
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62Selector lever positions
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Sequential Manual
Transmission SMG62
"Service"78,192,209
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance220
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models212
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service212
– refer to Service
requirements78
"Service notification"192
"Service Request"184,192
"Service
requirements"79,192,210
Service requirements78
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service212
"Service Status"196
"Set date"84
"Set" in audio mode155
"Set" in trip computer78
"Set service date"79
"Set time"84
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"196
Settings
– BMW Night Vision102
– changing on Control
Display83
– clock, 12h/24h mode84
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date84
– language85
– units of measure85
"Settings" for BMW
Assist194
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time111
Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Shift paddles on steering
wheel63
Short commands of voice
command system230
"Short route" for
navigation139
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route139
"Show current position"135
"Show destination
position"135
Side airbags95
Side markers, replacing
bulbs216
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs216
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn
– triple turn signal
activation66
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps105
Sitting safely48
– with airbags48
– with head restraints48
– with safety belts48
Ski bag117
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function41
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant123