Controls
117Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. To do so, tighten the retaining belt at the
buckle.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to
do so, it could move around and endanger
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.
To refit the filler element, insert the two tabs at
the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele-
ment back into place. Make sure that you do not
damage the rear seat upholstery.<
Wheels and tires
202
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is indicated on
the sidewall:
DOT ... 3406 indicates that a tire was manufac-
tured in week 34 of the year 2006.
BMW recommends replacing all tires at least
every 6 years, even if some tires may last for
10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and dif-
ferences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
These grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
245/45 R 18 96 W
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 3406
Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arrival time
– refer to Computer77
– refer to Starting destination
guidance140
"Arrow display" for navigation
system141
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray115
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist189
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control109
"Audio"153,155,160
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
Audio device, external114
Automatic
– air distribution107
– air volume107
– cruise control67,68
– headlamp control102
– recirculated-air control
AUC109
– service notification191
– steering wheel
adjustment50
– storing stations157
Automatic car washes122
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort
access38
Automatic climate control106
– automatic air
distribution107
– convertible program107
– switching on and off109
– ventilation with vehicle
parked110Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control102
– refer to Daytime running
lamps103
– refer to Interior lamps104
– refer to Pathway lighting102
"Automatic programs"107
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search157
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock64
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– interlock63
– kick-down64
– selector lever lock,
interlock63
– shiftlock63
– towing220
– tow-starting221
– with comfort access38
"Automatic ventilation"110
AUTO program with
automatic climate
control107
"Autostore" on the
radio156,158
"AUX"152,171
AUX-In connection114,171
Average fuel consumption76
– setting units85
Average speed76
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system139
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system138
Avoiding freeways for
navigation138
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system139Axle loads, refer to
Weights226
"A - Z"182
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support49
Backrests, refer to Seats49
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps214
"Balance", refer to Tone
control154
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit218
Bass, refer to Tone
control153
"Bass", tone control153
Battery
– jump starting218
– refer to Vehicle battery215
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access38
BC button, refer to
Computer76
Being towed220
Belts, refer to Safety belts53
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Blower, refer to Air
volume108
"Bluetooth"176
"BMW Assist"190
BMW Assist189
– activating194
– breakdown assistance190
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations192
– displaying vehicle data195
– information service192
– services offered189
– TeleService191
– updating193
"BMW Contact"184
"BMW Contact
Numbers"184
Everything from A to Z
238 "Engine oil level"208
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature75
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
"Enter address"128,136
Entering address128,131
Entering intersection,
navigation130
Entering rear52
Entering town/city for
navigation129
Entering town/city of
destination name129
Entering zip code for
navigation129
"Entertainment"152
Entertainment sound output
on/off153
Entry map for destination133
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control155
"Equalizer", tone control155
"ESN"162
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control88
Event data recorders211
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system120
Exterior mirrors54
– adjusting54
– automatic dimming
feature54
– automatic heating54
– folding in and out54
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror54
External audio device114
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting219
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo123
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control154
Fader, refer to Tone
control154
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control80
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts53
Fastest route for
navigation138
Fast forward
– CD changer168
– CD player168
"Fast route" for
navigation138
"Favorites", calling up with
radio159
Filler neck for washer fluid67
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter110
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit218
First-aid kit218
Flashing, when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– refer to Run-flat tires204
– run-flat tires90,92,204
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
– warning lamp90,92
Flat Tire Monitor89
– false alarms90
– initializing system90
– limits of system90
– snow chains205
– warning lamp90Floor mats, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid67
"FM", reception
range152,156
FM, waveband156
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp13,104
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely121
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps104
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils208
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria138
Front airbags94
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating95
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
"FTM"90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
Fuel
– average consumption76
– display76
– fuel specifications199
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler door198
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction198
Fuel 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
Everything from A to Z
244 Power windows, refer to
Windows39
"Presets" on the
radio156,163
Presetting parked car
ventilation activation
times110
Pressure, tires200
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor91
"Profile"195
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel55
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof41
– windows40
R
Radiator fluid, refer to
Coolant209
Radio
– Autostore157
– controls152
– High Definition Radio160
– sampling stations157
– satellite radio162
– selecting frequency
manually157
– selecting
waveband152,156
– station search157
– station selection156
– station with best
reception157
– storing stations158
– switching on/off152
– tone control153
– volume153
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes160
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness59Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access38
Radio stations, storing158
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system66
"Random", random play
sequence168
"Random all" in audio
mode168
"Random directory" in audio
mode168
Random play sequence
– CD changer168
– CD player168
"RDS"159
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors54
Rear window
– heating108
– opening and closing40
"Received calls"182
Reception
– quality159
– radio stations159
– regional station157
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight113
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control109
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control109
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats49
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch83
"Redial" for mobile phone182
Redialing with mobile
phone187
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps214Refueling198
Releasing, hood206
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 opener112
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows108
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode168
"Repeat" in audio mode168
"Repeat track" in audio
mode168
Replacement fuses216
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing tires, changing a
wheel215
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel199
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge76
"Reset"90,92
– stopwatch83
– tone settings155
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings155
Residual heat109
Restraint systems
– for children57
– refer to Safety belts53
Retreaded tires
204
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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
Everything from A to Z
246 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models210
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
– refer to Service
requirements78
"Service notification"191
"Service Request"184,191
"Service
requirements"79,191,208
Service requirements78
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
"Service Status"195
"Set"
– in audio mode152
– in trip computer78
"Set date"84
"Set service date"79
"Set time"84
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"195
– for BMW Assist193
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision100
– changing on Control
Display83
– clock, 12h/24h mode84
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date84
– language85
– units of measure85
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time110
Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Shift paddles on steering
wheel63
Short commands of voice
command system227
"Short route" for
navigation
138
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route138
"Show current position"133
"Show destination
position"133
Side airbags94
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs214
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs214
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation65
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps104
Sitting safely48
– with airbags48
– with head restraints48
– with safety belts48
Ski bag116
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function41
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant121
SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– acceleration assistant65
– breaking-in120
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display62
– kick-down62
– shiftlock62
– towing220
– tow-starting221
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing187
– using174Snow chains205
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices116
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface211
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan167
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call217
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses216
– key28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils208
Speed-dependent
volume154
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit82
Speedometer
12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control154
Speed with winter tires205
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– refer to Dynamic Driving
Control64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
"Star button"56
Start/Stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start" for stopwatch83
"Start guidance"131,140
Starting assistant121
Starting difficulties, jump
starting218
Starting engine60
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant121
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"133