
Cockpit
12
Info Display
1Resetting trip odometer to zero75
2Speedometer with display for
>Programmable cruise control67
>Active cruise control
*69
>Speed limit82
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Tachometer75
Route guidance of navigation 
system
*144
5Display for
>Flat Tire Monitor
*91
>Tire Pressure Monitor
*93
6Display for
>Voice command system
*23
>Odometer and trip odometer75
>Text messages in Check Control80
>Computer76
7Transmission range selection62
8Automatic transmission program 
display629Display for
>Outside temperature75
>Clock75
>Indicator and warning lamps80
10Display for
>Computer with fuel gauge76
>Remaining driving distance for service 
requirements78
11Fog lamps101 

At a glance
 17Reference
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 

Controls
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
1Outside temperature display, clock
2Odometer
3Trip odometer
4Press button:
>with ignition switched on to reset trip 
odometer
>with ignition switched off to briefly dis-
play odometer, outside temperature, 
and time
Outside temperature display, clock, 
date
The outside temperature and the time displays 
are active with the ignition lock in radio ready 
state or higher.
You can change the units of measure, 7/6, 
in the "Settings" menu, refer to page84.
Setting the clock, refer to page84.
The date is displayed in the assistance win-
dow
*, refer to page21.
Setting date, refer to page84.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal 
sounds and a message appears on the Info Dis-
play. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/
+36, ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and shaded roadways; oth-
erwise, there is an increased accident risk.<
Odometer and trip odometer
The display area is also used for the computer 
and the Check Control.
Regardless of the current display, you can 
briefly display the odometer for a short time by 
briefly pressing button4.
Pressing the button again resets the trip odom-
eter to zero.
Check Control, refer to page80. 
Computer, refer to page76.
Tachometer
The orange advance warning field, arrow, is dis-
played as a function of the engine temperature. 
The segments disappear in sequence as the 
engine temperature increases.
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as 
the orange advance warning field whenever 
possible. 

Controls
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available 
with the remaining fuel. It is projected by taking 
into account the driving style over the last 
20 miles/30 km.
When your cruising range falls below 
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel. Other-
wise, engine functions are not assured and 
damage can occur.<
The computer only registers refueling amounts 
greater than approx. 1.3 US gal/5 liters.
Distance to destination
When you enter a destination into the naviga-
tion system, refer to page131, or manually 
enter a distance in the computer, refer to 
page78, prior to departure, then the system 
displays the remaining distance to your desti-
nation.
The system automatically adopts the distance 
to your destination on the route recommended 
by the navigation system.
When you enter a destination into the 
navigation system, any manual distance 
entries will be overwritten once the vehicle has 
traveled approx. 1,640 ft/500 m of the calcu-
lated distance.<
Energy Control/current fuel 
consumption
Shows the current fuel consumption. This 
allows you to see whether your current driving 
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is determined 
for the time during which the engine is running.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine 
off are not included in the calculations of aver-
age speed.
You can reset value for average fuel consump-
tion and average speed, refer to Resetting val-
ues, page78.
For different route segments
You can display the average speed and average 
fuel consumption for two different route seg-
ments:
>refer to Displays on Control Display below
>refer to Trip computer on page78
Time of arrival
A display of your estimated time of arrival is 
available whenever you enter a destination into 
the navigation system, refer to page131, or 
enter the distance manually into the computer, 
refer to page78, prior to departure.
A prerequisite for this is that you have the 
time set correctly, refer to page84.<
Displays on Control Display
You can also access the computer via iDrive, for 
principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select "BC" and press the controller.
>Anticipated arrival time at destination and 
remaining distance:
>To enter a distance into the computer 
manually, refer to Entering a distance 
manually
>To enter a destination into the naviga-
tion system, refer to page131
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed 

Everything under control
78
Resetting values
You can reset values for the average speed and 
average fuel consumption:
1.Activate the relevant menu item and press 
the controller.
2.Press the controller again to confirm your 
selection.
This also resets the information currently 
shown on the Info Display.
Entering a distance manually
1.Select "To dest." and press the controller.
2.Turn the controller to set the distance to the 
destination.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
The distance to the destination is automatically 
predetermined when using the navigation sys-
tem route guidance, refer to page144.
Using voice command system
Trip computer
The trip computer can be used, e.g. for a vaca-
tion trip.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".3.Select "BC  " and press the controller.
>Departure time
>Driving time
>Distance traveled
>Average fuel consumption
>Average speed
To switch trip computer on/off and reset all val-
ues: 
Select "START / RESET" and press the con-
troller.
To deactivate trip computer: 
Select "STOP" and press the controller.
Service required
The distance or time period remaining until your 
next service briefly appears when you switch on 
the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine your 
vehicle's current service requirements by 
reading out the data stored in the remote con-
trol.<
With BMW Assist enabled, information about 
maintenance status of your vehicle or informa-
tion about legally mandated inspections is 
automatically transmitted before the relevant  {On-board computer}. 

Controls
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Limit on Info Display
If, for instance, the advance warning field in the 
tachometer is activated, refer to page75, then 
the speed limit will be indicated by a warning 
field in the speedometer, refer to arrow.
Stopwatch
Starting and stopping
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select   and press the controller.
4.Select   and press the controller. The stop-
watch is reset to 0 and starts.
5.Select   and press the controller. 
This stops the timer. 
Press the controller again to reset the stop-
watch to zero.
All of the remaining functions remain 
available at all times while the stopwatch 
is running. The stopwatch continues to run in 
the background.<
Taking an intermediate time reading
Select "INTERM. TIME" and press the control-
ler. This intermediate time appears below the 
ongoing primary stopwatch count.
Assistance window for 
onboard data
You can select any of the following computer 
functions for display in the assistance window:
>Computer
>Trip computer
>Speed limit
>Stopwatch
Adopting display
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3.Select "BC" and press the controller.
4.Select "  Split" and press the controller. 
The function appears in the assistance win-
dow.
You can also choose to view brief help texts 
explaining selected menu items, refer to 
page21, or the travel route with a navigation 
system, refer to page130. 

Everything from A to Z
246 Shifting, for automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic62
Shiftlock, refer to Selecting 
transmission range62
Short commands of the voice 
command system230
"Shortest route", 
navigation142
"Short info", programmable 
buttons52
Shoulder support 
adjustment45
Side airbags95
Side-mounted turn signals, 
replacing bulbs214
Side window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds112
Signal horn, refer to Horn11
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag117
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass sunroof, electric41
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray115
Snap-in adapter181
Snow chains206
Socket
– for Onboard 
Diagnostics212
– for remote control, refer to 
Ignition lock57
Soft closure aid
– doors, refer to Automatic 
soft closing35
– luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing36
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency call219
Spare fuses218
Spare key30
– adapter30
Spare tire216
Spare wheel, refer to Spare 
tire216Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils209
Speed
– average77
– limit82
Speed-dependent 
volume154
Speed limit82
Speedometer12
"Speed Vol.", speed-
dependent volume 
control154
"Split"
– assistance window for 
onboard data83
– navigation, refer to Display in 
assistance window130
Split screen view, refer to 
Assistance window20
"Sport", EDC Electronic 
Damper Control90
Sport program
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic63
– EDC Electronic Damper 
Control90
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems87
Star button, refer to 
Programming button 
function52
"START", BMW Assist190
"START / RESET", trip 
computer78
Start/Stop button57
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine57
Starting difficulties, jump 
starting220
Starting engine57
"State / Province", 
navigation132
"State inspection"79
Stations
– refer to Radio156
– storing for radio158
"Status", BMW 
Assist191,193"Status: Resetting TPM...", 
Tire Pressure Monitor92
"Status: Tire low!", Tire 
Pressure Monitor93
"Status: TPM active", Tire 
Pressure Monitor92
Status lines20
– in the assistance window21
Steering wheel
– adjustment51
– assistance getting in and 
out52
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating52
– memory46
– programmable button52
– with multi-function 
buttons11
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63
"STOP", trip computer78
Stopwatch
– starting and stopping83
– taking an intermediate time 
reading83
Storage, tires206
Storage 
compartments114
,115
– refer to Center armrest, 
front113
– refer to Center armrest, 
rear114
"STORE", radio158
"STORE DATE", deadlines for 
state vehicle inspections80
Storing current position147
Storing desired speeds, refer 
to Programmable cruise 
control68
Storing destination by 
voice141
Storing numbers, refer to 
Phone book186
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory46 

Everything from A to Z
248 Towing221
– tow fitting221
"Town/City", navigation132
Town/city of destination, 
entering132
Tow starting222
Track, refer to 
Dimensions227
Traction aid, refer to DSC87
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Traffic congestion, bypassing 
route sections147
Transmission, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Transporting children 
safely54
"Travel information", 
navigation136
Tray for pens115
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth204
"Treble", treble and bass154
Treble and bass154
Trip computer78
Triple turn signal activation65
Trip odometer75
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment119
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid35
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions227
Turn signals65
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
TV
– controls152
– switching on153
– volume153
Twist-and-press button, refer 
to iDrive16
U
Undercoating, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading203
"Units", changing settings84
Units of measure
– average fuel 
consumption84
– average speed84
– consumption84
– distance84
– temperature84
Universal remote control, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control111
"Unlock", rear screen22
Unlocking
– from inside34
– from outside32
– hood207
– luggage compartment 
lid33,39
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort Access38
"UPDATE", BMW Assist193
"Update of engine oil level in 
process"209
Used batteries, refer to 
Disposal218
Using the phone184
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting217
Vanity mirror, illuminated51
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking-in122
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– dimensions227
– loading124
– locking from inside34
– locking from outside32
– parking58
– position, refer to Current 
position147
– storage, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weight228
"Vehicle", menus on Control 
Display17
Vehicle jack, refer to What you 
will need216
Vehicle jack mountings, refer 
to Lifting vehicle216
Ventilation107
– draft-free107
– refer to Parked car 
ventilation109
– refer to Rear ventilation109
Video, refer to DVD 
changer170
"View", navigation145
Viscosity209
Voice-command phone 
book186
Voice command system23
– short commands230
Voice instructions for 
navigation system
– muting146
– repeating146
– switching on/off146
– volume146
Volume distribution, refer to 
Balance and fader154