
Destination guidance
160
Repeating and canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel you can also make the following settings, 
refer to page54:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted while a voice 
instruction is being output.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-
sary.
2.Turn the knob during the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the 
audio sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Bypassing route sections
During destination guidance, you can revise the 
navigation system's route recommendations to 
avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the 
number of miles/kilometers that you want to 
travel before returning to the original route.1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "New route" is 
selected and press the controller.
3.Turn the controller to enter the desired 
number and press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To exit from the menu without changing the 
route:
 Select the arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
In many congested areas, you can receive traf-
fic information transmitted by radio stations. 
The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic 
management centers and the traffic information 
is periodically updated.
During destination guidance, the traffic infor-
mation relevant to your planned route is auto-
matically displayed. Whether destination guid-
ance is active or not, you can have the traffic 
information displayed in the map view or in the 
traffic info list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the    menu. 

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You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"WB": Weather Band station
>"SAT": satellite radio
>"CD": CD player or CD changer
>"AUX": AUX-In connection
>USB/audio interface
*
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
the radio: update station with strongest 
reception, store station, tone control, sam-
ple stations.
From another menu, you can change 
directly to the screen last displayed, 
refer to Comfort opening of menu items, 
page18.<
From radio readiness, the selected audio 
source is stored for the remote control currently 
in use.
Switching on/off
To switch the Entertainment sound output on 
and off:
Press knob1 next to the CD player.
 This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off.
For a single drive, the sound output is available 
for approx. 20 minutes with the ignition 
switched off.
Switch on the sound output again for this pur-
pose.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob1 next to the CD player until the 
desired volume is set.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on 
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
From radio readiness, the setting is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e. g. treble 
and bass, or the speed-dependent volume 
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at 
once.
From radio readiness, the settings are stored 
for the remote control currently in use.
Changing tone settings
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.
The tone settings can also be selected when 
you have opened "Entertainment" in the start 
menu:
Select "Set" and then "Tone", and press the 
controller.
Treble and bass
1.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Treble / Bass" is selected 
and press the controller. 

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6.Select "Off" and press the controller.
 The reception of digital stations is activated.
 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 changes 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.
You can store a station, refer to page174.
Updating stations offering digital 
reception
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.
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.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Autostore  " and press the con-
troller.
The display of the stations offering digital 
reception is updated. This can take up to 2 min-
utes. 

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Mobility
BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an emergency request
* has 
been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vice will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after sign-
ing a new contract.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following 
requirements are met:
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
on to a mobile phone network. This network 
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position.
>In order to activate and update BMW Assist, 
a GPS signal must be available.
>You have subscribed to BMW Assist with 
your BMW center or with the BMW Assist 
Response Center. Activation must be com-
pleted.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page214.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency request, refer to page247: 
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist 
Response Center. The BMW Assist 
Response Center contacts you and takes 
further steps to help you.
>Automatic collision notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center immediately after a serious acci-
dent. If possible, the BMW Assist Response 
Center contacts you and takes further steps 
to help you.
>Enhanced roadside assistance: 
You can call Roadside Assistance
* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehi-
cle data and position data are transmitted 
during this time.
>BMW Customer Relations: 
For information related to your vehicle, call 
BMW Customer Relations.
>TeleService: 
The data on the service status of your vehi-
cle or on required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center either automati-
cally prior to the due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote door unlock: 
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, 
e.g. if your remote control is not available 
and you want to have the vehicle unlocked.
>Stolen vehicle recovery: 
After your vehicle has been reported to the 
police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response 
Center can locate its position. To do this, 
the vehicle electronics must be ready for 
operation.
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Displaying transmitted data
Select the received message if necessary and 
press the controller.
Dialing a phone number or transferring 
an address for destination guidance
1.Select "Options" and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item:
>With "Call" you can establish a telephone 
connection. A prerequisite for this is that 
your Bluetooth mobile phone has been 
paired with the vehicle.
>Press "Select as destination" to transfer the 
address to the navigation system for desti-
nation guidance.
Updating BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
You will be notified of any changes in the ser-
vices offered by BMW Assist. In this case you 
should update the service functions.
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.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Enabled services" is 
selected and press the controller.
The currently available BMW Assist ser-
vices are displayed.
6.Select "Options" and press the controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the 
controller. 

Everything from A to Z
282 Turning lamps110
– replacing bulbs240
Turn signals67
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs240
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR226
"Units"88
Units
– average fuel 
consumption88
– temperature88
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control121
Universal remote control121
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access38
"Update services"213
USB/audio interface189
"USB" in audio mode190
"Use current location as 
address"152,153
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal245
– refer to Replacing battery40
Using turn signals67
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting244
Vehicle
– battery245
– breaking-in134
– care236
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– loading137
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
– parking62
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weights257
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle jack243
– jacking points244
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position163
Ventilation118
– draft-free118
– in rear118
– while stationary118
Vent outlets114
– refer to Ventilation118
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control114
"Vent settings"116
Viscosity233
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance with voice 
instructions159
Voice command system
– overview23
– short commands259
Voice instructions for 
navigation system159
– muting55
– repeating55,160
– switching on/off55,159
– volume160
Voice phone book206Volume168
– audio sources168
– cargo bay257
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities258
– mobile phone200
– setting speed-
dependent170
– voice instructions160
– windshield cleaning system, 
refer to Capacities258
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control83
Warning on leaving lane, refer 
to Leaving lane warning106
Warning triangle247
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models235
Washer fluid69
– capacity of the reservoir69
Washing the vehicle, also refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Waste container, refer to 
Ashtray125
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water136
Waveband for radio172
"WB"169,176
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth227
Weather news flashes176
Website BMW4
Weights257
Welcome lamps108
"Welcome light"109
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires227
Wheel/tire damage227
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions255
Wheels and tires220