
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use 
the index, refer to page232.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
23Voice command system
Controls
30Opening and closing
43Adjusting
54Transporting children safely
57Driving
75Everything under control
86Technology for comfort, convenience 
and safety
100Lamps
103Climate
111Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122Things to remember when driving
Navigation
130Starting navigation system
131Destination input
144Route guidance
149What to do if …
Entertainment
152On/off and settings
156Radio
163CD player
165CD changer
169External audio device
170DVD changer
Communications
178Telephone overview
181Getting started
184Using the phone
189BMW Assist
Mobility
198Refueling
200Wheels and tires
207Under the hood
211Maintenance
213Replacing components
219Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
226Technical data
230Short commands of the voice command 
system
232Everything from A to Z 

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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Glass sunroof, electric*41
2Memory buttons for integrated universal 
remote control
*111
3Reading lamps102
4Interior lamps101
5Passenger airbag status lamp96
6Initiating an emergency call
*219
7Control Display16
8Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment: turn, 
maximum cooling: press106
9Air volume, left side of passenger compart-
ment: turn106 
Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation: press106
10Hazard warning flashers
11Air volume, right side of passenger 
compartment106
12Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment: turn,
residual heat: press106
13Rear window defroster
14Air conditioner mode107
15Opening the glove compartment113
16Automatic air distribution and airflow 
as well as intensity of the AUTO program, 
right side of passenger compartment104
17Starting scan
>for stations152
>for tracks152
18Central locking system34
19Selecting AM or FM waveband
20Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
21Controller16
22 button and programmable 
button16
23Snap-in adapter18124Seat adjustment43
25Glasses compartment115
26Storage compartments115
27Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume153
28Retracting telephone keypad179
29Automatic air distribution and airflow 
as well as intensity of the AUTO program, 
left side of passenger compartment104
30Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control/recirculated air105
31Switching off automatic climate 
control105
Heated seats*49
Active seat ventilation
*50
Active seat for driver
*50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory46 

At a glance
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Menus on Control Display
You can select from an extended range of func-
tions and setting options:
1BMW Assist
*189
2Communication
*
>Using the phone184
3Car Data
>Computer76
>Trip computer78
>Speed limit82
>Stopwatch83
>Assistance window
 for onboard data83
>Engine oil level208
>Service required78
>Check Control messages804Navigation
*130
>Destination input131
>Route guidance144
5Help
>Brief help text displays21
>Menu name for menu change19
6Entertainment
>Radio156
>CD player
*163
>CD changer
*165
>External audio device169
>DVD changer
*170 

Adjusting
52 The steering wheel can be adjusted in four 
directions.
To save steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel memory on page46.
Assistance getting in and out
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, 
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the 
top and front position.
This automatic feature is governed by the 
driver's door and the ignition switch.
Steering wheel heater*
Press the button.
When the steering wheel heater is operating, 
the LED in the button lights up.
Programmable buttons
You can individually program the button on the 
steering wheel and the button next to the con-
troller.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".3.Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4.Select "  button" or "  button". Con-
tinue to press the controller until the 
desired function appears.
>"Recirc. air" 
The supply of outside air is shut off contin-
uously, refer to Automatic recirculated air 
control/recirculated air mode on page105.
>"Navi info" 
To repeat the most recent navigation sys-
tem instruction, refer to Route guidance by 
voice instructions on page146.
>"Short info" 
Display of the help and supplementary texts 
of the active menu for approx. 10 seconds, 
refer to page21.
The " button" can also be programmed with 
the following functions:
>"AUTO P" 
Activation/deactivation, refer to page59.
>"NIGHT VISION"
BMW Night Vision activation and deactiva-
tion, refer to page98.
Rear seat screen
*:
>"Mode"
You can choose between the output 
sources radio, CD player, and CD changer. 
It is necessary for one of these sources to 
have been activated.
>"FM" and "AM" 
Switching between the FM and AM wave-
bands, also refer to page152. 

Practical interior accessories
114 Depending upon your equipment package, any 
of the following may be located in the storage 
compartment:
>Removable CD holder
*
>Folding, removable storage compartment*, 
e.g. for glasses or mobile phone
>Folding, removable waste receptacle
*
Locking storage compartment
You can use the key to lock the storage com-
partment in the armrest.
For example at a hotel, if you want to lock 
the luggage compartment lid separately, 
refer to page35. Then lock the armrest storage 
compartment and surrender only the remote 
control without the key, refer to page30. This 
prevents unauthorized access to the armrest 
storage compartment and the luggage com-
partment.<
Ventilating storage compartment
You can use the knurled wheel in the storage 
compartment to open and close the vent.
Depending on the automatic climate con-
trol setting, the temperature in the stor-
age compartment may be higher than in the rest 
of the passenger compartment. Close the vent 
as required.<
The temperature in the storage compartment 
depends on the setting for the upper body area, 
refer to page105.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such 
as a CD or MP3 player and play the sound over 
the vehicle's speaker system, refer to page169.
Center armrest, rear
Before folding down the armrest, adjust 
the head restraint to its lowest position, 
refer to page48.<
To open the storage compartment: 
Press the button in the handle recess and fold 
up the cover.
Rear comfort seat*
Before folding down the armrest, adjust 
the head restraint to its lowest position, 
refer to page48.<
To open the storage compartment: 
Press the button and fold up the cover.
Storage compartments
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When suspending clothing from the 
hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the 
driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on 
the hooks. If you do so, they could cause per-
sonal injury to occupants during braking or eva-
sive maneuvers.< 

Starting navigation system
130
Starting navigation system
Your navigation system can use satellites to 
ascertain the precise position of your vehicle 
and guide you reliably to any destination you 
enter.
Navigation CD/DVD
Installation location navigation drive
Behind the left side panel in the luggage com-
partment.
You can use navigation CDs, versions 2001-1 
and later, and navigation DVDs in your naviga-
tion computer. 
To ensure that your vehicle's navigation system 
has access to the latest highway system infor-
mation, always load the most recent CD/DVD 
version of the digital road map.
As is the case with conventional road maps, the 
navigation CDs/DVDs are subject to periodic 
updates to ensure that they reflect the latest 
information and surveys.
Navigation CDs/DVDs are available at 
your BMW center.<
Inserting navigation CDs/DVDs
Navigation CDs/DVDs are to be inserted into 
the navigation player.
1.Insert the navigation CD/DVD with the 
labeled side up.
2.Wait a few seconds until the CD/DVD con-
tents are read.
Removing navigation CD/DVD
1.Press the  button.
2.Remove navigation CD/DVD.
Display in assistance 
window*
You can also view the route guidance in the 
assistance window; it then remains visible when 
you select a new menu.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Navigation".
3.Press the controller as needed.
4.Select "Split" and press the controller.
The route is shown in various views in the 
assistance window during route guidance, 
refer to Displaying route, page145:
>North orientation
>Direction of travel
>Perspective
>Arrow display
* 

On/off and settings
152
On/off and settings
The following audio and video sources share 
the same controls and adjustment options.
>Radio
>CD player
*
>CD changer*
>DVD changer*
The CD changer can play CDs with com-
pressed audio files, such as MP3s.<
Controls
The audio and video sources can be operated 
using:
>Buttons on the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
Buttons on the CD player
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switching on/off
When switching on, the most recently 
selected radio station or CD track is 
selected.
>Turn: adjusting volume
2 button
Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
3 button
>Press briefly: selecting AM or FM wave-
band
>Press and hold: Autostore, updating 
selection of stations in range4CD slot
5 button
Eject CD
6 button
Station scan/track search
>Select radio station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Change track for CD player, 
change chapter for DVD changer
Operating via iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.You have the choice of:
>"FM" and "AM": select radio reception.
>"WB": select Weather Band.
>"SAT": select satellite radio.
>"CD" and "CDC": select CD player or 
CD changer.
>"AUX": select external audio device
>"DVD": select DVD changer
*.
>"Picture": adjust picture
*.
>"Tone": tone control, e.g. treble and 
bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player, CD 
changer, external audio devices, and the DVD 
changer using the buttons on the steering  

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CD player
Listening to CDs
1.Switch Entertainment sound output on, 
refer to page153.
2.Insert the CD with the labeled side up. 
The CD is automatically pulled in. 
To start playback when a CD is already in 
the player:
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "CD" and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Selecting tracks
Using buttons in center console
Press the  button repeatedly, continuing 
until you reach the desired track on the current 
CD.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
Turn the controller to select the track and press 
to confirm.
Using the voice command system:
Sampling tracks, Scan
The system automatically plays a series of brief 
samples from each of the tracks on the current 
CD.
Select "SCAN" and press the controller.
Scan starts.
To end scan:
Press the controller or press the  button. 
Scan is interrupted and the currently selected 
track is played.
*
1.{CD}.
2.{CD on}.
1.{CD}.
2.{Next} or {Back}.
1.{CD}.
2.{Track 1...30}.