
Wheels and tires
200
New wheels and tires
Only have new wheels and tires mounted 
by a BMW center or a repair shop that 
works in accordance with BMW guidelines and 
uses appropriately trained personnel. If this 
work is performed inexpertly, there is a danger 
of damage and associated safety risks. Make 
sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend the use of 
retreaded tires; otherwise, driving safety 
may be reduced. Potentially substantial varia-
tions in the design and the age of the carcasses 
can result in a reduced service life.<
The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only 
wheel and tire combinations that BMW 
has tested and approved for your particular 
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and 
tires with identical official size ratings could 
actually have different dimensions than the 
approved units – these differences could lead to 
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents. When selecting the tires, also ensure 
that they have a sufficient load-carrying capac-
ity. If non-approved wheels and tires are used, 
BMW cannot evaluate their suitability, and 
therefore cannot be held liable for driving 
safety.<
You can find out the right wheel-tire combina-
tion from your BMW center.
The right wheel-and-tire combination is 
another vital factor in ensuring reliable opera-
tion of various vehicle systems such as ABS 
and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle 
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. After a tire is 
damaged, always remember to have the original 
wheel and tire combination remounted on the 
vehicle as soon as possible.
Wheels with electronics for 
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or converting from 
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use 
wheels with TPM electronics, otherwise the 
Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire, 
refer to page86. Your BMW center will be 
happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
BMW recommends particular tire brands for 
each tire size. You can recognize these from the 
clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest 
standards for safety and handling characteris-
tics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold 
winter driving conditions. Although all-season 
M+S tires provide better winter traction than 
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the 
same levels of cold-weather performance as 
winter tires.
Watch speed
Always observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise 
t i re  d a m a g e  m a y o c cu r ,  w h ic h  c a n  re s u l t  i n  a c c i-
dents.< 

Technical data
226
Technical data
Dimensions
Coupe
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 41.0 ft/12.5 m 

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Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 41 ft/12.5 m 

Everything from A to Z
238
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical226
– capacities228
– dimensions226
– measurements226
– weights228
"Date"78
Date
– display format78
– setting78
"Date format"78
"Daytime running lamps"96
Daytime running lamps96
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
warning lamp84
"Deactivated"49
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– tires, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor86
Defrosting windows101
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation101
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows101
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows101
"Delete address book" for 
navigation system133
"Delete all numbers" for 
mobile phone179
"Delete data" for navigation 
system133
"Delete" for mobile 
phone179
Destination address
– deleting133
– entering124,127Destination for navigation
– destination list131
– entering via voice127
– entry124
– home address134
– selecting from address 
book132
– selecting using 
information130
– storing132
Destination guidance136
– bypassing route 
sections140
– canceling voice 
instructions54
– changing specified 
route134
– displaying route137
– distance and arrival136
– interrupting136
– starting136
– terminating/continuing136
– voice instructions139
– volume of voice 
instructions140
Destination list for 
navigation131
Destinations recently driven 
to131
"Details" in audio mode163
"Detour" for navigation 
system143
"Dial" for mobile phone177
"Dial number"177
Digital clock69
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio156
Dimensions
– Convertible227
– Coupe226
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals64
Direction announcements, 
refer to Voice 
instructions139
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions139Directory, refer to Phone 
book178
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book132
"Display"78
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display elements, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data191
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting97
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"78,92
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display91
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access38
– coolant205
– vehicle battery217
Distance, refer to 
Computer70
"Distance to dest."70
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer70
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control80
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps
97
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
"Door locks"30,72
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control31
DOT Quality Grades198
Draft-free ventilation103
Drivelogic62
"Driver's door only"31 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes114
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights228
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio156
Head airbags89
Headlamp control, 
automatic95
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system65
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities228
– filler neck for washer 
fluid203
– replacing bulbs209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light96
Head restraints
– front49
– removing49
– sitting safely46
"Head-Up Display"54,92
Head-Up Display91
– default view92
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window101
– seats51Heater100
Heating
– exterior mirrors52
– interior99
– rear window101
– residual heat utilization102
– seats51
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo118
Height, refer to 
Dimensions226
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel53
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving 
through water115
Hills116
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for 
navigation system134
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"77
"House number" for 
destination entry127
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant82
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread 
depth199
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning69
ID3-Tag, refer to Information 
about track162
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands200
– tire coding198
Idle61
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness78
– assistance window20
– changing date and time77
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings76
– changing units of measure 
and display form78
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming 
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort 
access38
i menu17
Imprint2 

Everything from A to Z
242 Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System83
– airbags90
– brake system83
– DSC13,82
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– handbrake13,60
– MDrive13,54
– M Dynamic Mode13,82
– parking lamps/low beams13
– safety belt warning51
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor87
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor86
Info menu17
Information
– on another location130
– on current position130
– on town/city of 
destination130
"Information" for navigation 
system130
Information menu, refer to 
imenu17
"Information on 
destination"131
Information service188
"Info sources"72
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– radio, refer to Storing 
stations154
– refer to Power failure217
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory48
– time and date76
"Input map"129
Installation location
– CD changer164
– drive for navigation DVD122Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions139
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer 
to Instrument lighting97
Instrument lighting97
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit
10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote 
control105
Interesting destination for 
navigation130
"Interim time"76
Interior lamps97
– switching on with remote 
control31
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror, 
automatic dimming 
feature52
Intermittent wiper mode65
J
Jacking points216
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jump starting220
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access37
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access37
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile29
"Keypad"180
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, refer to Drive 
mode62Knee airbags89
Knock control195
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams95
Lamps and bulbs209
"Language / Units"78
– for navigation 
system123,139
"Languages"79
– for navigation 
system123,139
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo118
Last destinations, refer to 
Destination list131
"Last seat pos."49
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system57
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes209
Length, refer to 
Dimensions226
License plate lamps, replacing 
bulbs212
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs209
Lighter108
"Lighting"65,96
Lighting
– instruments97
– lamps and bulbs209
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps95
Light switch95
"Limit"75
Loading, refer to Cargo 
loading117
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo118
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Locking33 

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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams95
– automatic95
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs209
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts215
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting216
– wrench215
Luggage compartment
– capacity228
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity, 
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access38
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband152M
M Dynamic Mode MDM82
– indicator lamp13,82
M Engine Dynamic Control64
– "P 400"64
– "P 500"64
– "P 500 Sport"64
M Mobility System212
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires200
Maintenance207
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models207
– refer to Service 
requirements71
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models207
Maintenance system207
Malfunction
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control73
Manual air distribution101
"Manual" on the radio153
Manual operation
– convertible top42
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door194
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Manual transmission60
– tow-starting223
"Map direction of travel"138
"Map facing north"138
Map for navigation
– changing scale138
– destination entry129
Map view138Map view facing north138
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling102
Maximum speed with winter 
tires200
MDM, refer to M Dynamic 
Mode82
"MDrive"54
MDrive54
"M Dynamic Mode"82
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions
– Convertible227
– Coupe226
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory48
MENU, button refer to Start 
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic 
information141
Microfilter103
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command 
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor52
– folding in and out52
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory48
"Missed calls"178
Missed calls179
Mobile communications 
devices in vehicle115 

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