
Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*71
5Tachometer75
6Engine oil thermometer76
7Display for
>Time/date75
>Outside temperature75
>Indicator and warning lamps80
>Speed for cruise control68
>Desired speed for active cruise 
control
*718Display for
>Odometer and trip odometer75
>Computer76
>Date and remaining distance to be 
driven for service requirements78
>Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic
*63
>SMG Sequential Manual 
Transmission
*62
>Dynamic Driving Control64
> Check Control message present80
9Fuel gauge76
10Resetting trip odometer75 

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Entertainment
Mobility
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the 
head and side airbags help provide protection in 
the event of a side impact. The relevant side air-
bag supports the side upper body area. The 
head airbag supports the head. The knee airbag 
protects the legs from colliding with the cockpit.
The airbags are deliberately not triggered in 
every impact situation, e. g. less severe acci-
dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the 
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or 
modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to 
remove the airbag restraint system from the 
vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the 
wiring or the individual components in the air-
bag system. This category includes the uphol-
stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the 
instrument panel, the side trim panels on the 
doors and on the Coupe, the roof pillars along 
with the sides of the headliner. Do not attempt 
to remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components 
directly after the system has been triggered, 
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or 
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have 
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators carried out only by a BMW cen-
ter or a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with appropriately trained 
personnel and has the required explosives 
licenses. Otherwise unprofessional attempts to 
service the system could lead to failure in an 
emergency or undesired airbag triggering, 
either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warnings and information on the airbags is also 
provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front 
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-
face of the front passenger seat. The system 
correspondingly activates or deactivates the 
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas-
senger side.The current status of the front passenger 
airbags, i.e. deactivated or activated, is 
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior 
rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front 
passenger airbags below.<
Before transporting a child in the front 
passenger seat, read the safety informa-
tion and follow the instructions under Trans-
porting children safely, refer to page57.
The front, knee and side airbags on the front 
passenger side can be deactivated for teenag-
ers and adults in certain sitting positions; the 
indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags 
lights up when this occurs. In these cases, 
change the sitting position so that the front pas-
senger airbags are activated and the indicator 
lamp goes out. If the desired status cannot be 
produced by changing the sitting position, 
transport the corresponding person in the rear 
seat. 
Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding, 
beaded mats or other items onto the front pas-
senger seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by BMW. Do not place objects under 
the seat which could press against the seat 
from below. Otherwise, a correct evaluation of 
the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger 
airbags
The illustration here shows a possible arrange-
ment in the Coupe. With some vehicle equip-
ment packages or in the Convertible, the 
arrangement of the switches and indicator 
lamps may differ somewhat. 

Destination guidance
144
Repeating and canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel you can also make the following settings, 
refer to page55:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press the button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted during a voice 
instruction.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if required.
2.Turn the knob during the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the 
audio sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Bypassing route sections
During destination guidance, you can revise the 
navigation system's route recommendations to 
avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the 
number of miles/kilometers that you want to 
travel before returning to the original route.1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "New route" is 
selected and press the controller.
3.Turn the controller to enter the desired 
number and press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To exit from the menu without changing the 
route:
Select the   arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
In population centers you can display traffic 
information from radio stations that transmit 
information of the Traffic Info traffic warning 
service. This information of the traffic warning 
services is constantly updated using measuring 
data from traffic routing centers and information 
from traffic congestion indicators. 
During destination guidance the traffic informa-
tion located near you on the route is automati-
cally displayed. Regardless of whether the des-
tination guidance is active, you can display the 
traffic information in the map view or in a list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the    menu. 

BMW Assist
190 In addition, you can be provided with other ser-
vices, e.g. the information service or informa-
tion on route planning, the traffic situation and 
the weather.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center, see below.
You also have access to the BMW Assist infor-
mation service via the Internet.
Special features of services offered
The following special features apply to the ser-
vices:
>The services offered are country-specific.
>Voice contact is established or data are 
transferred, depending on the equipment 
and the country. In some countries, it is 
possible to do both.
>The data transmitted can, for example, be 
the vehicle data, your current position or the 
data of the CBS Condition Based Service.
Using services
Contacting BMW Assist Response 
Center
You can contact the BMW Assist Response 
Center with the SOS button.
1.Briefly press protective cover to open.
With some vehicle equipment packages or 
in the Convertible, the arrangement of the 
switches and indicator lamps may differ 
somewhat.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The BMW Assist Response Center is con-
tacted.
Breakdown assistance
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "BMW Assist" is selected 
and press the controller.
4.Select "Roadside Assistance" and press 
the controller.
If the location can be determined, the cur-
rent vehicle position is displayed.
5.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller. 

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Navigation
Entertainment
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Full preparation package mobile phone. 
With this equipment, an emergency call is 
still possible when no mobile phone is 
paired in the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. Activating 
BMW Assist, refer to page194.
>Radio readiness is activated.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a 
mobile phone network.
>The emergency call system is operable.
Once your service contract for BMW Assist 
expires, the BMW Assist system can be deacti-
vated by a BMW center without you having to 
visit a workshop. Following deactivation of the 
BMW Assist system, no emergency calls can be 
made. The BMW Assist system can be reacti-
vated after concluding a new agreement at a 
BMW center.
Initiating an emergency call
1.Briefly press protective cover to open.
With some vehicle equipment packages or 
in the Convertible, the arrangement of the 
switches and indicator lamps may differ 
somewhat.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the 
voice connection to the BMW Assist Response 
Center has been established, the LED flashes.When the emergency call is received at the 
BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW Assist 
Response Center contacts you and arranges 
for additional steps to help you.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until 
the connection has been established. You will 
then be able to provide a detailed description of 
the situation.
If the current position of your vehicle can be 
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist 
Response Center cannot be heard over the 
hands-free system, it is possible that the 
hands-free system is malfunctioning. You may 
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response 
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is 
automatically initiated immediately after a 
severe accident. The automatic emergency call 
is not affected by the button being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call 
cannot be guaranteed under the most 
unfavorable conditions.<
You can also use other services of 
BMW Assist with this button, refer to 
page189.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand 
side in the luggage compartment. 

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Entertainment
Mobility
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting104
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"85,98
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display97
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access38
– coolant209
– vehicle battery215
Distance, refer to 
Computer77
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control68
"Distance to dest."77
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer77
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control86
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps104
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
"Door locks"30,79
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control31
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation110
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams102
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route141
Driving stability control 
systems87
Driving through water121
Driving tips, refer to General 
driving notes120Drying the air, refer to Cooling 
function108
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
– indicator lamp13,88
– malfunction89
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control88
– activating88
– indicator lamp13,89
DVD for navigation
126
Dynamic Drive89
Dynamic Driving Control64
"Dynamic route" for 
navigation139
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC88
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC88
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering 
rear52
Easy entry/exit55
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on CD player152
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel 
function34
Electric convertible top42
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment55
Electronic brake-force 
distribution87
Electronic oil level check207
Emergency assistance, refer 
to Roadside Assistance218
Emergency call217Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock, 
automatic transmission64
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance218
"Enable services"195
"End call"182
Engine
– breaking-in120
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature75
– starting60
– starting, comfort access37
– switching off60
– switching off when equipped 
with Automatic 
transmission, with comfort 
access38
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant209
Engine oil
– adding208
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils208
– approved oils208
– electronic oil level check207
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements78
– oil change208
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils208
– recommended oils208
– temperature76
– temperature gauge76 

Everything from A to Z
240
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio160
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning75
ID3-Tag, refer to Information 
about track166
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands204
– run-flat tires204
– tire coding202
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness84
– 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 
System89
– active steering94
– airbags96
– brake system89
– DSC13,88
– DTC13,89
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– fog lamps13,104
– handbrake13,61
– safety belt warning53
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor92
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure200
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor89
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor91
Info menu17
Information
– on another location134
– on current position134
– on town/city of 
destination134
"Information" for navigation 
system134
Information menu, refer to 
imenu17
"Information on 
destination"135
Information service192
"Info sources"78
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– radio, refer to Storing 
stations158
– refer to Power failure215
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory50
– time and date83
"Input map"133
Installation location
– CD changer168
– drive for navigation DVD126Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions143
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer 
to Instrument lighting104
Instrument lighting104
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote 
control112
Interesting destination for 
navigation134
"Interim time"83
Interior lamps104
– switching on with remote 
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature
54
Interlock on automatic 
transmission63
Intermittent wiper mode66
J
Jacking points215
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting218
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access37
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile29
"Keypad"184
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile29
– spare key28 

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Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Transmission62
Road map142
"Roadside 
Assistance"184,190
Roadside Assistance218
Roadside parking lamps104
– replacing bulbs, refer to 
Parking lamps213
Rollover protection system on 
Convertible96
– lowering96
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing219
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route138
– bypassing sections144
– changing144
– changing criteria138
– display141
– displaying arrow display141
– displaying map view142
– displaying streets or towns/
cities142
– selecting138
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions143
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view142
"Route preference", 
changing138
Route selection138
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires204
Rubber parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires204Run-flat tires204
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire90,92
– flat tire90,92
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– tire inflation pressure200
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
– tire replacement204,205
– winter tires205
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 
System87
– airbags94
– driving stability control 
systems87
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible96
– safety belts53
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires204
Satellite radio162
– enabling channels162
– selecting channel163
– storing channel163
"SAT" with radio152,162
"Save current 
destination"138
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD167
– stations with radio157
Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player167
– radio157
"Scan all" in audio mode167
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode167Screw thread for tow 
fitting219
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio162
Seats49
– adjusting49
– heating53
– lumbar support49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory50
– sitting safely48
– sports seat49
– storing the setting50
– thigh support49
Securing cargo123
– ski bag117
"Select as 
destination"134,193
"Select current speed"82
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operating via iDrive152
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control70
Selecting frequency 
manually157
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route138
Selection options with 
navigation system138
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 
Transmission62
Selector lever positions
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Transmission62
Sequential Manual 
Transmission SMG61
"Service"78,191,207