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1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select "A - Z" and press the controller.
3.To limit the number of displayed entries,
select the first letter of the desired entry and
press the controller.
4.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "Call" and press the controller.
The system dials the number.
If different phone numbers are stored in the
mobile phone under one name, e.g. office and
home, the name is shown once for each phone
number.
You can change a phone number stored in the
phone book, e.g. to call a specific extension:
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select "A - Z" and press the controller.
3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Add digits" and press the controller.
5.Change the phone number.
6.Select "Dial number" and press the control-
ler.Dialing phone numbers stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
2.Select list and press the controller:
>"Top 8"
>"Redial"
>"Missed calls"
>"Received calls"
3.Select the desired entry and press the con-
troller.
4.Select "Call" and press the controller.
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This function is available when a connection
has been established.
1.Establish connection.
2.With one drive:
Press the controller.
Select "Keypad" and press the controller.
With two drives:
Move the controller backwards until the
bottom field is selected.
3.Select the desired character
and press the
controller.
Each character is sent immediately and
confirmed by a tone depending on the
mobile phone model.
Changing between mobile
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free
system
You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-
tooth range of the vehicle via the hands-free
system when the engine is running or the igni-
tion is switched on. Depending on your mobile
phone, the system automatically switches over
to the hands-free mode.For mobile phones that do not automatically
switch over to the hands-free mode:
>You may also be able to continue the con-
versation via the hands-free system,
depending on the mobile phone used. Fol-
low the instructions displayed on the mobile
phone display, refer to the operating
instructions of your mobile phone.
>Press the button above the storage
compartment. Switching over may take
several seconds.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
When you telephone via the hands-free system,
you can also continue the call via the mobile
phone if necessary, depending on the mobile
phone model. Follow the instructions displayed
on the mobile phone display, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of your mobile phone.
Depending on your mobile phone model, poor
reception of the wireless communications net-
work can result in the system switching from
the hands-free system to the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without
having to remove your hands from the steering
wheel. When making your entries, you will be
assisted by announcements and questions in
many cases.
The same prerequisites as for operation via
iDrive apply, refer to page181.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Indicates responses of the system.

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Calling
Dialing phone numbers
Correcting phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice requires a personal voice
phone book. Names and phone numbers of the
voice phone book are independent of the
mobile-phone or SIM-card memory of your
mobile phone.
>With combined drives for audio CDs and
navigation DVDs, the entries are automati-
cally adopted from your mobile phone's
memory.
>With a single drive, the entries must be
entered by voice and are independent of
your mobile phone's memory. In this case, it
is not possible to use voice command either
to call phone numbers stored in the mobile
phone or to store new numbers.
Creating and editing voice phone
book*
Save 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 dial:
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: 1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.
1.{Save name}.
The dialog for storing a name is
opened.
2.Speak name and repeat entry upon
request.
The spoken length of the names in the
phone book must not exceed approx.
2seconds.
3.Say the phone number when prompted.
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
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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 mobile
phone to be logged onto 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 Services" 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 available from BMW
Assist are displayed.
6.If applicable, select "Options" and press the
controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the
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Blocking services*
If you block the services, the connection to
BMW Assist is deactivated.
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 Services" 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.
6.Select "Options" and press the controller.
7.Select "Terminate services" and press the
controller.
The use of BMW Assist is blocked, and the cur-
rent vehicle position will not be transmitted dur-
ing an emergency call
*. To cancel blocking and
reactivate BMW Assist, see below. This does
not affect the contractual agreements.
Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to log on
again.
Activating BMW Assist
For you to be able to use the services of
BMW Assist, these must be activated.
Requirements
>Make sure that the vehicle can determine its
current position. Reception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
>Leave radio readiness switched on while
connecting to the system.
Activating
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2203Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and
windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page211
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
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.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is
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You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Do not use oil additives; under some cir-
cumstances, they can damage your
engine.<
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of
the oil and is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not open the cooling system when the
engine is hot. Escaping coolant can cause
burns.<
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard.<
Always observe all applicable environ-
mental laws and regulations when dis-
posing of used coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when it lies
between the MIN and MAX mark, also refer
to the drawing next to the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located under a cover on the left
side of the driver's footwell, directly under the
instrument panel.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The
exhaust-gas values are deteriorating.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case, you should reduce speed and drive to
the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage
to the emission-relevant components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system can detect the
escape of fuel vapor. This causes a display to
light up. If the cap is then tightened, the display
should go out within a few days.<
Event data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with a
device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to a BMW Assist plan, then certain vehi-cle data can be transmitted or recorded to
enable corresponding services.
Care
Important information on care and maintenance
of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your
vehicle brochure.