
Cockpit
10
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1Convertible: opening and closing rear
window40
2Convertible: opening and closing windows
together40
3Convertible: opening and closing rear
windows39
4Opening and closing front windows39
5Adjusting exterior mirrors54
Automatic curb monitor546
Turn signals65
High beams,
headlamp flasher105
Roadside parking lamps105
Check Control80
Computer76

Controls
29Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Remove the adapter from the holder in the
glove compartment and slide the spare key into
the adapter before use.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW
individually according to your preferences. Per-
sonal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently
in use without you having to do anything. When
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding
remote control is detected and the settings
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW
set to your own personal settings even if
another person with his/her own remote control
and settings has used the vehicle since the last
time you drove it. The individual settings are
stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the
specified pages.
>When unlocking with the remote control,
either unlock only the driver's door or
unlock the entire vehicle, refer to page30
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or
after starting to drive, refer to page33
>Assigning the programmable buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page55>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page85
>Units of measure for consumption,
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page85
>Language on the Control Display, refer
to page85
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page84
>Date format, refer to page84
>Lighting settings:
>Pathway lighting, refer to page103
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to
page104
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page66
>Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-
tance Control
*, refer to page87
>Selection and brightness of the display for
the Head-Up Display
*, refer to page99
>Display settings of BMW Night Vision
*,
refer to page102
>Air distribution, temperature in the upper
body region, and intensity for the automatic
climate control, refer to page108
>Adjusting the voice instructions for the des-
tination guidance of the navigation sys-
tem
*, refer to Starting navigation system on
page128
The most recent settings for the following are
also called up during unlocking:
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page50
>Audio sources, setting volume and tone,
refer to page155
>Radio, displaying stored stations, refer to
page158
>Telephone, setting volume, refer to
page180

Controls
55Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Also do not attach stickers to the windshield in
front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory,
page50.
Electric steering wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati-
cally when the remote control is removed or
inserted, refer to page59.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the
uppermost position.
Steering wheel heater*
Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up when
the steering wheel heater is switched on.
Programmable buttons* on steering
wheel
You can program the buttons individually.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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 "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.

Mobility
217Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a
standard feature. An immediate wheel change
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer
required.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire, page91
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure,
page93
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page206.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in
case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page206.
The suitable tools for changing tires are
available as accessories from your BMW
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
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-
mate.
Your BMW 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. For the connections, refer
to Jump starting on page220.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery
in an upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary interruption of the power
supply, the operation of some equipment is lim-
ited and must be reinitialized. Individual settings
are also lost and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The position must be stored again, refer to
page50.

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps105
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils210
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria139
Front airbags95
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel
– average consumption76
– display76
– fuel specifications201
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities229
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuel gauge76
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision102
Fuses218G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control113
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function41
– comfort operation32
– comfort operation with
comfort access38
– moving manually42
– remote control31
Glove compartment114
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system128
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights229
H
Handbrake61
– indicator lamp13,61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"162
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162
Head airbags95
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities229
Headlamp control,
automatic103
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– replacing bulbs214
– reservoir for washer
fluid209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints
– front51
– removing51
– sitting safely48
"Head-Up Display"99
Head-Up Display98
Heated
– mirrors54
– rear window109
– seats53
– steering wheel55
Heater108
Heating
– exterior mirrors54
– interior107
– rear window109
– residual heat utilization110
– seats53
– steering wheel55

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 243
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions144
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control113
Interesting destination for
navigation135
"Interim time"83
Interior lamps105
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off37
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature54
Interlock on automatic
transmission63
Intermittent wiper mode66
J
Jacking points217
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Key
– spare key28
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access37
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"185Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Knee airbags95
Knock control201
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams103
Lamps and bulbs214
"Language / Units"85
"Language / Units" for
navigation144
"Languages"85
"Languages" for
navigation144
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo125
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list136
"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child restraint fixing
system58
LEDs light-emitting
diodes214
Length, refer to
Dimensions227
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs217
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs214
Lighter116
"Lighting"66,104
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs214
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps103
Light switch103
"Limit"82
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading124Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo125
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside30
LOGIC 7156
Low beams103
– automatic103
– replacing bulbs214
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support49
Luggage compartment
– capacity229
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access38
– emergency operation35
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually35
Lumbar support49
LW, waveband158

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