
Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Maximum cooling106
Maximum speed
– with winter tires223
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory50
Memory keys, 
programmable21
MENU button16
Menus
– Control Display17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list, traffic 
information152
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System229
– for automatic climate 
control108
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System229
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice input14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– exterior mirrors52
– heating53
– interior rearview mirror53
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory50
"Missed calls"194
Missed calls194Mobile phone
– accepted calls194
– adjusting volume191
– calling193
– ending call193
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest114
– missed calls194
– operation via iDrive191
– redialing194
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
– Top 8194
– touch tone dialing196
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest114
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
"Monitor on / off"54
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers194
MP3, refer to Compressed 
audio files173
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system64
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music tracks, refer to 
Tracks174
"Mute on / off"54
N
"Navigation"134,140Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off150
Navigation drive, location132
Navigation DVD132
Navigation system132
– address book142
– changing a route151
– destination entry134
– destination guidance in 
assistance window132
– destination list141
– displaying current 
position155
– entering a destination 
manually134,138
– last destinations141
– navigation DVD132
– opening134
– route display148
– route list150
– searching for a special 
destination140
– selecting destination using 
information140
– selecting destination via 
map139
– selecting route criteria145
– starting destination 
guidance147
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance147
– terminating/continuing 
destination guidance147
– voice instructions150
– volume adjustment151
"Navigation voice 
instructions"133
"Navigation voice 
instructions" via buttons on 
the steering wheel54
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints47
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments114
"New address" in 
navigation143
"New destination"135,139 

Everything from A - Z
262 "New route"151
New tires222
"Next entertainment 
source"54
North-facing map149
Nozzles104
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data244
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope240
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis230
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications211
Odometer74
Oil, refer to Engine oil225
Oil consumption225
Oil level225
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal235
"On a new destination" in 
navigation141
"Onboard info"76
Onboard tool kit231
"On destination"141
"On location"141
Opening and closing
– convenient access36
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock32
– via the remote control29
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone197
– adjusting volume198
– canceling197
– correcting phone 
number198
– dialing phone number198
– placing a call198
– redialing198
– voice commands197
– voice phone book198
"Options"205
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17Outlets
– refer to Ventilation107
Output, refer to Engine 
data244
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control106
Outside-temperature 
display74
– changing units of 
measure78
– in computer78
Outside temperature 
warning74
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature75
Overriding selector lever 
lock63
P
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control88
"Parked car operation"108
"Parked car ventilation"108
Parked car ventilation108
– activating switch-on 
times109
– preselecting switch-on 
times108
– switching on and off 
directly108
Parking
– vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control88
Parking brake60
– indicator lamp61
Parking lamps100
Parking lamps/low beams100
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function53
"Pathway lighting"101
Pathway lighting101
"PDC"88
PDC Park Distance Control88
Personal Profile28
"Perspective"149
Phone book191Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book195
– dialing193
– most recent numbers194
– selecting in phone book194
– Top 8194
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
"Play" for satellite radio171
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control108
Position
– displaying155
– saving, refer to Storing 
current position143
Power failure235
Power windows38
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
"Presets", displaying with the 
radio164
"Presets" for satellite 
radio171
Pressure, tires212
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM
93
"Profile"207
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Programmable memory 
keys21
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric40
– windows39
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch237
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– regional programs167
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio170
– selecting a 
waveband160,164
– selecting the frequency 
manually165
– station search165
– stations with best 
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key28
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random 
play176
"Random all" for audio 
mode177
"Random directory" for audio 
mode177
Random play176
"RDS" Radio Data 
System167
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb233
Rear ventilation108Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors52
Rear window defroster107
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds113
"Received calls"194
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood224
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition 
lock59
– service data229
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode176
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs231
Replacing tires222
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires222
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
"Reset"92,94
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings163"Reset" for stopwatch86
"Reset" for tone settings163
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retractable hardtop41
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing42
– remote control30
Reverse
– CD changer177
– CD player177
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Road map149
"Roadside Assistance"202
Roadside 
Assistance
202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system, 
convertible98
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack129
"Roomsound", refer to Tone 
control162
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16 

Everything from A - Z
264 Route145
– arrow display148
– changing151
– display148
– displaying streets and 
towns/cities150
– displaying town150
– list150
– map display149
– selecting145
– selecting criteria145
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires222
Rubber parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires222
Run-Flat Tires222
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– new tires222
– replacing222
– tire inflation pressure212
– winter tires223
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment51
Safety belts51
– belt hand-over52
– damage51
– indicator/warning lamp51
– reminder51
– sitting safely45
Safety belts, care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochureSafety systems
– airbags97
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control 
systems89
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
– rollover protection system, 
convertible98
– safety belts51
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires222
"SAT"160,170
Satellite radio170
– displaying additional 
information171
– enabling170
– selecting channel171
– storing channel171
Saving fuel124
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations165
– sampling tracks on CD175
Scan
– CD changer175
– CD player175
– radio165
"Scan all" for audio mode175
"Scan directory" for audio 
mode175
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting239
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio170
Seat adjustment
– electric46
– mechanical46
Seat and mirror memory50
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder51
Seat heating49Seats45
– adjusting electrically46
– adjusting the seats46
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory50
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory50
– sitting safely45
Securing cargo119,121
Securing the vehicle
– from inside32
– from outside29
"Select as 
destination"141,205
"Select current speed"86
Selecting a country for 
navigation135
Selecting an audio source160
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control69
Selecting menu items19
Selecting new scale for 
navigation149
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock62
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance236
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance236
Service data in the remote 
control229
"Service Info"80,203,226
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS229
"Service Request"196,203
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS229
"Service 
requirements"80,203,226 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Service requirements79
"Set date"83
"Set time"82
"Settings"207
Settings
– changing settings on the 
Control Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode82
– date format83
– language86
Settings and information78
"Settings" for unlocking30
Settings menu, refer to 
imenu17
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times108
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions62
Short commands for the voice 
command system248
Shortest route in navigation, 
refer to Selecting route145
"Short route" in 
navigation145
"Show current position"140
"Show destination 
position"140
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer176
– CD player176
Side airbags97
Side windows, refer to 
Windows38
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag119Ski bag for convertible, refer to 
Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag120
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric39
Slot for remote control59
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray116
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment114
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD230
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances116
Song search, refer to Playing a 
track175
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request236
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off160
Spare fuses,235
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses235
Speaking, refer to Voice 
instructions from navigation 
system150
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires93
– with winter tires223
Speed-dependent volume 
control161
Speed limit85
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone 
control162
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps65
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems89
Start/stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start guidance"137Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine60
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting237
Starting difficulties
– jump starting237
Starting the engine
– start/stop button59
Start menu17
"Start service"202
"Start Service" for BMW 
Assist204
"State / Province" in 
destination entry135
Station
– refer to Radio164
"Status"80
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steering wheel53
– adjustment53
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– lock59
– locking with convenient 
access37
"Steering wheel buttons"54
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
"Stopwatch"86
Stopwatch86
Storage compartments
114
Storage nets118
"Store" for satellite radio172
"Store in address book" in 
navigation143
"Store" on the radio166
Storing current position143
Storing radio stations166
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory50
Storing tires223
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments114
"Street" in destination 
entry137 

Everything from A - Z
266 Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires212
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning74
"Surround Settings", refer to 
Tone control162
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine60
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button59
Switching on
– audio160
– CD changer160
– CD player160
– radio160
Switching on the hour 
signal82
Switching the cooling function 
on and off107
Switch-on times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting108
Symbols4
– navigation system154
– status information20
– traffic info for navigation 
system151
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Technical data244
– capacities247
– dimensions245
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist201
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest114
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualTelephone, refer to Mobile 
phone186
"Telephone list"54
TeleService203
Temperature
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing unit of measure78
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature75
Temperature display
– outside temperature74
– outside temperature 
warning74
– setting the units78
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo128
"Terminate services"206
"Text language"86
"Theater" for Tone 
control162
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp234
Through-loading opening with 
integrated transport 
bag120
Through-loading system117
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror53
"Time"82
"Time / Date"82,83
"Time format"82
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times108
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
Tire inflation pressure212
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– resetting the system94
– system limitations93
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading220
Tires
– age220,221
– air loss95
– breaking in124
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels234
– condition221
– damage221
– inflation pressure212
– labels220
– minimum tread depth221
– new wheels and tires222
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– puncture93
– replacing222
– Run-Flat222
– size220
– storage223
– tread depth221
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth221
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires222
– winter tires223
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information151
"Tone"161
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting161
– middle setting163
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit231
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop41
"Top 8" for mobile phone194 

Reference 267
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Torque, refer to Engine 
data244
Touch tone dialing196
Tow bar239
Tow fitting239
– screw thread239
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away239
Towing238
– car with automatic 
transmission238
– methods239
Towing and tow-starting238
Town/city for destination135
"Town / City" in destination 
entry135
Tow rope240
Tow-starting238,240
"TPM"94
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor93
Tracks
– random play sequence176
– sampling, Scan175
– searching for175
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Traffic information for 
navigation
– calling up152
– display on route map153
– during destination 
guidance154
– switching on/off151
– symbols154
"Traffic Info settings"152
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
information151
– driving around154Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic61
– manual transmission61
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic63
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector 
lever position62
– refer to P Park62
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread221
Treble, refer to Treble and 
bass161
Treble, tone control
161
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal"64
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer74
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid33
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal64
Turn signals63
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading128
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR220
"Units"78
Units
– average consumption78
– temperature78Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control110
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control110
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking36
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access36
"Update services"205
USB-audio interface180
"USB" for audio 
mode179,181
V
Vehicle
– battery235
– breaking in124
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading127
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment225
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weight247
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle decommissioning
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Vehicle jack235
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position155
Ventilation107
– draft-free108
– in the rear108 

Everything from A - Z
268 Ventilation, refer to 
Climate104
Ventilation while at a 
standstill108
Vents, refer to Ventilation107
"Vent settings"105
Voice commands
– overview23
– short commands248
Voice instructions from 
navigation system150
– muting55,151
– repeating55,151
– switching on/off150
– volume151
Voice phone book198
Volume160
– audio sources160
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities247
– mobile phone191
– speed-dependent 
control161
– voice instructions151
Volume distribution
– front/rear161
– left/right161
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control83
Warning triangle237
Washer fluid65
– content of the reservoir65
Washer fluid reservoir65
Washing the car, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray116
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water126
Waveband with the radio164
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth221
Weights247Welcome lamps100
"Welcome light"101
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires222
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wheels, new222
Wheels and tires212
Width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wind deflector42
Windows38
– convenient operation30
– convenient operation with 
convenient access37
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system39
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning65
Windshield wash64
– filling capacity, reservoir247
– nozzles65
– reservoir for washer fluid65
– washer fluid65
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing231
Windshield wipers, blades, 
care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system64
Winter tires223
– setting speed limit85
– storage223
Wiper blade replacement231
Wiper system64
"With highways" in 
navigation145
Wooden trim, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Word-matching principle for 
navigation146
Work in the engine 
compartment224
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit231
X
xDrive90
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb232
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile28