At a glance
15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Microphone for hands-free mode for
telephone
*
and voice command system*22
Convertible: microphone on steering
column
2Reading lamps98
3SOS: initiating an emergency call219
4Interior lamps97
5Passenger airbag status lamp90
6Control Display16
7Hazard warning flashers
8Central locking system32
9Automatic climate control99
10Changing
>radio station162 162
>Track162 162
11Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*122
>audio CD162 16212Drive for navigation DVD in Professional
*
navigation system122
13Drive for audio CDs162 162
14Entertainment sound output on/off
and adjusting volume162 162
16Bracket for cup holder
*108
17Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four
directions
18Activating voice command system
*22
19Opening start menu on Control Display17
20Drivelogic of Sequential Manual
Transmission62
21EDC Electronic Damper Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission84
22DSC Dynamic Stability Control for
Sequential Manual Transmission82
23M Engine Dynamic Control POWER for
Sequential Manual Transmission64
24EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual
transmission
*84
25MDM M Dynamic Mode for manual
transmission82 Temperature setting, left/right99
Automatic air distribution and
volume100
Cooling function101
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control102
Recirculated-air mode102
Maximum cooling102
Residual heat mode102
Switching off automatic climate
control102
Air volume101
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation101
Rear window defroster99
15
Heated seats51
PDC Park Distance Control
*80
Flat Tire Monitor84
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top41
Convertible: closing the convertible
top41
Radio
152
Radio
Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM
wavebands.
Listening to radio
Press the button if the sound output is switched
off.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "FM" or "AM" is selected.
4.Press the controller.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on
the basis of various selection criteria, e. g. "Pre-
sets".
If "Autostore" does not display any stations or
if the stations displayed can no longer be
received, to update the station with the stron-
gest signal, refer to page153.
Changing stations
Turn the controller.
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
you can have stations with another selection
criterion displayed.
Professional* radio
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"All stations":
Stations that can currently be received in
the "FM" waveband.
>"Autostore":
The stations with the strongest received
signals in the "AM" waveband.
With High Definition Radio: the stations with
the strongest received signals in the "FM"
waveband.
>"Presets":
Stations you have stored, refer to page154.
>"Manual":
Set stations that are received in addition to
those displayed.
Business radio
You can choose from the following selection
criteria:
>"Autostore":
The stations with the strongest signal, refer
to page153.
>"Presets":
Stations you have stored, refer to page154.
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Mobility
>"Manual":
Set stations that are received in addition to
those displayed.
Changing selection criteria
1.Change into the second field from the top.
2.Turn the controller until the desired selec-
tion criterion is selected and press the con-
troller.
Buttons next to CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The system changes to the next displayed sta-
tion.
You can also change stations with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Scan" and press the controller.The stations are sampled.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the stations, and the
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons next to CD player
To sample the stations, press and hold the
button for the corresponding direction.
To stop scanning, press the button again.
Selecting frequency manually
With "Manual" you can select stations that are
received in addition to those displayed.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
For Professional radio with "AM" and Business
radio:
If you are on a longer journey and leave the
transmission range of the stations originally set,
you can update the list of stations with the best
reception signal.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.
3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
Radio
156
Calling up weather news flashes
1.Select "WB" and press the controller.
2.Select a station.
The station for weather news flashes may be
unavailable in some regions.
High Definition Radio*
Many stations transmit both analog and digital
signals. You can receive these stations digitally
and with improved sound quality.
A digital radio network must be available in
order to receive digital stations
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Select "Audio" and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field. Turn the controller
until "HD radio" is selected and press the
controller.6.Select "Off" and press the controller.
The reception of digital stations is deac-
tivated.
This symbol is displayed when a station is
being received digitally.
With some stations the digital signals are not
transmitted simultaneously with the analog sig-
nals. If you are in an area in which the selected
station is not continuously received digitally,
playback switches between analog and digital
reception. This can result in repetitions or inter-
ruptions. In this case it may be advisable to
deactivate digital radio reception.
Selecting programs of a digital station*
Some stations transmit several programs.
To select one of these programs:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
3.Select a station that is received digitally.
This symbol is displayed when a station
is being received digitally.
4. Switch to the next program of the dig-
ital station with the buttons on the radio or
the steering wheel.
Reference 231
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control149{Audio}
To switch on radio152{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"152{FM menu}
To open "AM"152{AM menu}
To open "All stations"152{FM All stations}
To select the radio station152{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"152{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station152{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"153{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best
reception153{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"156{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 156{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station156{Choose weatherband station
}
To open "SAT"158{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio158{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio159{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio158{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio158{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player161{CD menu}
To switch on CD player161{CD}
To select CD changer161{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer161{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer161{CD 1...6}
To select music track162{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer162{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device167{Audio Aux}
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
Everything from A to Z
240 Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system115
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror52
External audio device107
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting221
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo118
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control150
Fader, refer to Tone
control150
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off
alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts51
Fastest route for
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"Fast route" for
navigation134
"Favorites", calling up with
radio155
Filler neck for washer fluid66
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System212
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter103Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit220
First-aid kit220
Flashing, when locking and
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight106
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– M Mobility System212
– run-flat tires87
– spare wheel215
– Tire Pressure Monitor86
– warning lamp86,87
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms85
– initializing system85
– limits of system85
– snow chains201
– warning lamp86
Floor 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 fluid66
"FM", reception
range148,152
FM, waveband152
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely116
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps97
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils205
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria134
Front airbags89Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat56
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel
– average consumption70
– display69
– fuel specifications195
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Fuel filler door194
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuel gauge69
Full mobile phone preparation
package170
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
Fuses218
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control105
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption70
– refer to Fuel
specifications195
– refer to Required fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge69
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster62
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission60
Reference 241
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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
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