Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*64
5Tachometer71
6Engine oil temperature
*72
Energy Control
*72
7Display for
>Clock71
>Outside temperature71
>Indicator and warning lamps818Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*58
>Computer73
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven76
>Odometer and trip odometer71
>Checking engine oil level
*222
>Settings and information75
> There is a Check Control 
message81
9Fuel gauge72
10Resetting the trip odometer71 
Everything under control
76 2Button for:
>Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
>Calling up computer information73
3When the lights are on: instrument lighting 
brightness994Calling up Check Control81
5Checking engine oil level222
6Setting the time79
7Setting the date80
8Viewing service requirement display76
Exiting displays
The outside-temperature reading and the time 
reappear when you press button2 or if you 
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If 
required, complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
You can set units of measure.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Language / Units" and press the 
controller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Units" is selected and press the con-
troller.
6.Select the desired menu item and press the 
controller.
7.Select the desired measurement unit and 
press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of 
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly 
immediately after you start the engine or switch 
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can 
be read out from the remote control by 
your BMW Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can 
view the respective distance remaining or due 
date individually in the instrument cluster.
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page56.
2.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
3.Press button 2. 
Under the hood
222
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page224
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page623Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page236
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at 
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. 
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played. 
Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control86
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control87
– indicator/warning lamp87
DVD for navigation128
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC86
"Dynamic route" in 
navigation141
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp87
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp87
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player156
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– panorama glass roof42
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic oil level check222
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock60
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release206
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside34
Emergency Request235
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance235
"Enabled services"202
"Enable services"203
"End call"189
Energy, saving
– saving fuel120
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking in120
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature72
– speed242
– starting57
– starting, convenient 
access36
– switching off57
Engine compartment222
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant224
Engine oil
– adding224
– BMW Maintenance 
System226
– capacity246
– checking level222
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements76
"Engine oil level"223
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine57
"Enter address"131
Entering a destination131
Entering a destination 
country131
Entering a house number or 
intersection133Entering an intersection132
Entering a street132
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps99
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control72
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control159
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control158
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control81
"ESN"166
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control86
Event data recorders227
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system121
Expanding the cargo bay114
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
External audio device110
External audio device, refer to 
AUX-In port175
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away238
– for tying down loads124
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control81
Failure of an electrical 
consumer234
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36