
Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Opening and closing
– comfort access37
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operating principle, iDrive17
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone181
– adjusting volume182
– canceling181
– commands181
– correcting phone 
number182
– dialing phone number182
– placing a call182
– redialing183
– voice phone book182
"Options"189
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control102
Outside temperature 
display69
– changing unit of measure78
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control148
– screen display20
P
"P 400"64
"P 500"64
"P 500 Sport"64
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC80
"Parked car operation"103
"Parked car ventilation"103
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation 
times104
– setting activation time103
– switching on and off 
directly103Parked car ventilation system, 
LED99
Parking, vehicle59
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control80
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control80
Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake60
Parking lamps95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down52
"Pathway lighting"96
Pathway lighting95
"PDC"81
"PDC display on"81
PDC Park Distance Control80
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"138
"Phone"172,174,177
Phone book176
– changing entry178
– creating and editing voice 
phone book182
– deleting all entries179
– deleting entry179
– dialing phone number178
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book179
– dialing177
– most recent numbers179
– selecting in phone book179
– Top 8179
Pinch protection system of 
power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
"Play" on the radio159
Plugin unit for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock58Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter103
Position
– displaying144
– storing132
"POWER"54
POWER, refer to M Engine 
Dynamic Control64
Power failure217
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
"Presets" on the 
radio152,158
Presetting parked car 
ventilation activation 
times103
Pressure, tires196
– producing with M Mobility 
System212
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor86
"Profile"191
Programmable button on 
steering wheel53
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system of 
windows40 

Everything from A to Z
246
R
Radiator fluid, refer to 
Coolant205
Radio
– Autostore153
– controls148
– High Definition Radio156
– sampling stations153
– satellite radio157
– selecting frequency 
manually153
– selecting 
waveband148,152
– station search153
– station selection152
– station with best 
reception153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
– Weather Band, refer to 
Weather news flashes155
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness58
Radio readiness58
– switched off59
– switched on58
– with comfort access38
Radio stations, storing154
Rain sensor, windshield wiper 
system65
"Random", random play 
sequence164
"Random all" in audio 
mode164
"Random directory" in audio 
mode164
Random play sequence
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"RDS"155
Reading lamps98
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps211Rearview mirrors, refer to 
Mirrors52
Rear window
– heating101
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"178
Reception
– quality155
– radio stations155
– regional station153
Reception quality of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Rechargeable flashlight
106
Recirculated-air mode, refer 
to AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control102
Recirculation of air, refer to 
AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control102
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats47
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch76
"Redial" for mobile phone178
Redialing with mobile 
phone183
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps211
Refueling194
Releasing, hood202
Releasing the locks, refer to 
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not 
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer70
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access37
– garage-door opener105
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from 
windows101"Repeat directory" in audio 
mode164
"Repeat" in audio mode164
"Repeat track" in audio 
mode164
Replacement fuses218
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, changing a 
wheel215
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel195
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
"Reset"85,87
– stopwatch76
– tone settings151
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings151
"Reset to default" with 
MDrive54
Residual heat102
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retreaded tires200
Reverse, fast
– CD changer164
– CD player164
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission60
Road map138
"Roadside 
Assistance"180,186
Roadside Assistance220
Roadside parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs, refer to 
Parking lamps210
Rollover protection system on 
Convertible91
– lowering91
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing221
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16 

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Route134
– bypassing sections140
– changing140
– changing criteria134
– display137
– displaying arrow display137
– displaying map view138
– displaying streets or towns/
cities139
– selecting134
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions139
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view138
"Route preference", 
changing134
Route selection134
Rubber parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire87
– flat tire87
S
Safety belts51
– damage51
– indicator lamp51
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– reminder51
– sitting safely46
Safety belt tensioners, refer to 
Safety belts51
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System81
– airbags89
– driving stability control 
systems81
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible91
– safety belts51
Satellite radio157
– enabling channels158
– selecting channel158
– storing channel158"SAT" with radio148,158
"Save current 
destination"134
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD163
– stations with radio153
Scan
– CD changer163
– CD player163
– radio153
"Scan all" in audio mode163
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode163
Screw thread for tow 
fitting221
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio157
Seats47
– adjusting47
– adjusting backrest width47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory48
– sitting safely46
– storing the setting48
– thigh support47
Securing cargo118
– ski bag110
"Select as 
destination"130,189
"Select current speed"76
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operating via iDrive148
Selecting frequency 
manually153
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route134
Selection options with 
navigation system134
Selector lever61
– manual transmission60
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Shiftlock61
Selector lever positions61
– manual transmission60Sequential Manual 
Transmission with 
Drivelogic61
– Drivelogic driving 
programs62
– Drive mode62
– idle61
– initializing system, refer to 
After changing wheels/
tires201
– kick-down62
– reverse gear61
– Sequential mode61
– shift lights63
– shiftlock61
– towing222
– tow-starting223
Sequential mode61
"Service"72,187
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance220
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models207
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service207
– refer to Service 
requirements71
"Service notification"187
"Service Request"180,187
"Service 
requirements"72,187
Service requirements71
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service207
"Service Status"191
"Set"
– in audio mode148
– in trip computer71
"Set date"78
"Set service date"73
"Set time"77
Setting button, refer to 
Controls, controller16
"Settings"191
– for BMW Assist189
– for unlocking30 

Everything from A to Z
248 Settings
– changing on Control 
Display76
– clock, 12h/24h mode77
– configuring, refer to 
MDrive54
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile29
– date78
– language79
– units of measure78
Settings menu, refer to 
imenu17
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
time103
Shifting62
Shift lights63
Shiftlock61
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel62
Shock absorber control, refer 
to EDC Electronic Damping 
Control84
Short commands of voice 
command system229
"Short route" for 
navigation134
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route134
"Show current position"129
"Show destination 
position"129
Side airbags89
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs211
Side turn signals, replacing 
bulbs211
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn 
signal activation64
Sill panel lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps97
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with head restraints46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag109Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting off on slopes115
SMG, refer to Sequential 
Manual Transmission with 
Drivelogic61
"SMG Drivelogic"54,63
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing183
– using170
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices109
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface
208
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to 
Sampling tracks, scan163
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency call219
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses218
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare 
wheel217
– wheel, refer to Changing 
wheels215
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils205
Speed-dependent 
volume150
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit75
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone 
control150
Speed with winter tires200
"Sport" with EDC84
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems81
Start/Stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"127,136Starting assistant, refer to 
Starting off on slopes115
Starting difficulties, jump 
starting220
Starting engine59
Starting off
– on a slippery surface115
– on slopes115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"129
"Start service"186
"Start Service" for BMW 
Assist188
"State / Province" for 
destination entry125
"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio152
"Status"72
Status information on Control 
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Easy entry/exit53
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory48
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– lock, refer to Ignition lock58
– MDrive button54
– memory48
– programmable button53
– shift paddles62
"Steering wheel button"53
Steering-wheel shift buttons, 
refer to Shift paddles62
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments107
"Store in address book" for 
navigation system132
"Store" on the radio154,159
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations154 

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory48
Storing tires201
"Street" for destination 
entry126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires196
"Surround Settings", refer to 
Tone control150
SW, waveband152
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching on
– audio148
– CD changer148
– CD player148
– radio148
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light96
Symbols4
– indicator and warning 
lamps13
– navigation system143
– status information20
– traffic information with 
navigation system140
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamps211
– replacing bulbs211
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities228
– fuel tank capacity194
Target cursor for 
navigation129
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety6
Technical data226
Telematics, refer to 
BMW Assist185
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone170
– refer to separate operating 
instructions"Telephone list"53
TeleService187
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region101
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control100
– changing units of 
measure78
– refer to Coolant 
temperature68
Temperature display
– changing units of 
measure78
– outside temperature68
– outside temperature 
warning69
Temperature gauge, engine 
oil69
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
"Terminate services"190
"Text language"79
"Theater", refer to Tone 
control151
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to 
Securing cargo118
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting216
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror52
"Time"77
"Time / Date"77
"Time format"77
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation time103
"Timer 1" for parked-car 
ventilation103
"Timer 2" for parked-car 
ventilation103
Tire inflation pressure
196
Tire pressure loss87
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86Tire Quality Grading198
Tire replacement, new wheels 
and tires200
Tires
– age198
– air loss86,87
– breaking-in114
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure196
– minimum tread depth199
– M Mobility System212
– monitoring inflation 
pressure, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84
– new wheels and tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor86
– replacing200
– retreaded tires200
– size197
– size, refer to The right 
wheels and tires200
– wear indicators199
– wheel/tire combination200
– winter tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information140
"Tone"149
Tone dialing method180
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting149
– middle setting151
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit209
Top40
"Top 8" for mobile phone178
Torque, lug bolts, refer to 
After mounting216
Touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method180
Tow bar222
Tow fitting221 

Everything from A to Z
250 Towing221
– methods222
– tow fittings221
– with manual 
transmission222
"Town / City" for destination 
entry125
Tow rope222
Tow-starting221
"TPM"87
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor86
– resetting system87
– system limits86
– warning lamp87
Tracks
– finding163
– random play sequence164
– sampling on CD163
– selecting with CD162
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions226
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control82
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic 
information140
– refer to Bypassing route 
sections140
Traffic information for 
navigation
– depiction in route map142
– displaying141
– during destination 
guidance143
– symbols143
Traffic information with 
navigation140
"Traffic Info settings"141Transmission
– breaking-in114
– Drivelogic62
– Drive mode62
– idle61
– kick-down, refer to Drive 
mode62
– manual transmission60
– reverse gear61
– Sequential Manual 
Transmission with 
Drivelogic61
– Sequential mode61
– shift lights63
– starting assistant, refer to 
Starting off on slopes115
– towing222
– tow-starting223
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo
118
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth199
Treble, refer to Tone 
control149
"Treble", tone control149
"Trip computer"71
Trip computer71
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer68
"Triple turn signal"65
Trip odometer68
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions226
Turn signals64
– replacing bulbs210
U
"Unchanged", with MDrive55
Undercarriage protection, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
"Units"78
Units
– average fuel 
consumption78
– temperature78
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control105
Universal remote control, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control105
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access37
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access37
"Update services"189
Upshift display, refer to Shift 
lights63
"USB" in audio mode167
"Use current location as 
address"132,134
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal217
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals64 

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting216
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking-in114
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading117
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions226
– parking59
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weights228
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle jack215
– jacking points216
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position144
Ventilation102
– draft-free103
– for cooling103
– parked car ventilation103
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control99
"Vent settings"101
Viscosity205
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance with voice 
instructions139
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands229
Voice instructions for 
navigation system139
– muting54
– repeating54,140
– switching on/off54,139
– volume140
Voice phone book182Volume148
– audio sources148
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities228
– luggage compartment228
– mobile phone176
– setting speed-
dependent150
– voice instructions140
– windshield cleaning system, 
refer to Capacities228
Volume adjustment in audio 
mode
– front-to-rear150
– right/left150
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control73
Warning triangle219
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models207
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water115
Waveband for radio152
"WB"148,156
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth199
Weather news flashes155
Website BMW4
Weights228
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires200
Wheel/tire damage199
Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires200
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions226
Wheels and tires196Width, refer to 
Dimensions226
Wind deflector44
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort 
access37
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing, 
Convertible39
– opening and closing, 
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system65
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows101
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display91
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain 
sensor65
– capacities, reservoir228
– filler neck for washer 
fluid203
– nozzles66
– washer fluid66
– wiper system65
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system65
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing wiper blades209
Winter tires
200
– setting speed limit75
– storage201
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing209
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer 
nozzles66
"With highways" for 
navigation system134