
At a glance
 17Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Menu overview
Communication
>Telephone*
>BMW Assist* or TeleService*
Navigation or onboard information
>Navigation system*
>Onboard information, e.g. for displaying 
the average fuel consumption
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
>AUX-In connection
>USB/audio interface
*
Climate
>Vent settings
>Automatic programs
>Seat heater distribution
*
>Parked car operation*
 menu
>Switching off Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central 
locking system
>Display of maintenance intervals and dead-
lines for legally mandated inspections
>Settings for telephone
Operating principle
From radio readiness, refer to page61, the fol-
lowing message is shown on the Control Dis-
play:
To hide the message:
Press the controller.
This displays the start menu.
The message is automatically hidden after 
approx. 10 seconds.
Start menu
You can call up all the functions of iDrive using 
five menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the   button.
To open the start menu from the   menu:
Press the   button twice. 

Radio
176
Automatically sorting 
stations*
For the "All stations" selection criterion, you 
can set whether the most frequently used sta-
tions are displayed at the beginning.
1.Select "All stations" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2.Select "Favorites" and press the controller.
 The most frequently used stations are 
shown at the beginning.
Weather news flashes*
Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
of the US Department of Trade. Weather news 
flashes are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and 
are routinely updated at intervals of 1 to 
3 hours, and more often when necessary. Most 
stations operate 24 hours a day. In case of a 
storm, the National Weather Service interrupts 
the routine weather news and transmits special 
warning messages instead. If you have a ques-
tion about NOAA Weather Radio, please con-
tact the nearest office of the National Weather 
Service. Details are also provided on the Inter-
net at www.nws.noaa.gov.
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
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
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. 

Mobility
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The ultimate objective is to 
ensure economical maintenance by providing 
the ideal service for your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell 
your BMW, a complete dealer service history 
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show 
remaining distances and times of selected 
maintenance intervals and legally mandated 
deadlines, refer to page81:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, front and rear separately
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required 
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data 
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service 
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of 
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote 
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for 
service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer 
to page87, otherwise the effectiveness 
of CBS Condition Based Service is not 
ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.< 

Everything from A to Z
270 Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic brake-force 
distribution91
Electronic oil level check232
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door218
– luggage compartment lid34
– tailgate35
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission65
Emergency operation, refer to 
Moving manually
– glass sunroof42
– panorama glass sunroof44
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
cargo bay34
Emergency request247
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance248
"Enabled services"215
"Enable services"215
"End call"202
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control79
Energy Control79
Engine
– breaking-in134
– data254
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature78
– speed254
– starting62
– starting, with comfort 
access38
– switching off62
Engine compartment231
Engine coolant233Engine oil
– adding233
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils233
– approved engine oil233
– checking oil level232
– electronic oil level check232
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements81
– oil change233
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils233
"Engine oil level"232
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data254
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature78
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data
254
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine62
"Enter address"144,151
Entering destination via town/
city name145
Entering intersection, 
navigation146
Entering the 
address144,147
Entering town/city for 
navigation145
Entering zip code for 
navigation145
"Entertainment"168
Entertainment sound output 
on/off169
Entry map for destination148
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control79
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control171
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control171
"ESN"179ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control92
Event Data Recorders236
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system135
Exterior mirrors53
– adjusting53
– automatic dimming 
feature54
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out53
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
External audio device124
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting249
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control170
Fader, refer to Tone 
control170
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control83
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off 
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts50
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for 
navigation154
"Fast route" for 
navigation154
"Favorites", calling up with 
radio176
Filler neck for washer fluid69
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter118
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure 

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Navigation"80,144
Navigation destination
– entering manually144
– home address153
– selecting via map148
Navigation drive, installation 
location142
Navigation DVD142
Navigation instructions, refer 
to Switching voice 
instructions on/off159
Navigation system142
– address book151
– bypassing route 
sections160
– destination entry144
– destination guidance in 
assistance window142
– destination list150
– displaying current 
position163
– displaying route157
– entering a destination 
manually144
– entering destination via 
voice147
– last destinations150
– navigation DVD142
– route list159
– searching for a special 
destination149
– selecting destination using 
information149
– selecting destination via 
map148
– selecting route criteria154
– starting destination 
guidance156
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance156
– terminating/continuing 
destination guidance156
– voice instructions159
– volume adjustment160"Navigation voice 
instructions"55,159
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints49
"New address" for navigation 
system151
"New destination"144,148
New remote control28
"New route"160
New wheels and tires227
"Next entertainment 
source"55
Night Vision, refer to 
BMW Night Vision104
Night vision device, refer to 
BMW Night Vision104
"Night Vision off"106
"Night Vision on / off"55
Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles69
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing249
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnostics 
interface236
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications219
Odometer78
Oil, refer to Engine oil232
Oil change intervals, refer to 
Service requirements81
"On a new destination" for 
navigation system149
Onboard computer, refer to 
iDrive16
"Onboard info"80
Onboard toolkit237
"On destination"149
"On location"149Opening and closing
– comfort access38
– from inside32
– from outside30
– panorama glass sunroof43
– using remote control30
– using the door lock32
Operating principle, iDrive17
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone205
– adjusting volume206
– canceling205
– commands205
– correcting phone 
number206
– dialing phone number206
– placing a call206
– redialing207
– voice phone book206
"Options"213
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine 
data254
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control117
Outside temperature 
display78
– changing unit of measure88
– in computer88
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control168
– screen display20 

Everything from A to Z
278 Run-flat tires227
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire96,98
– flat tire96,98
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– new wheels and tires227
– tire inflation 
pressure96,98,220
– Tire Pressure Monitor97
– tire replacement227,228
– winter tires228
S
Safety5
Safety belts50
– damage51
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags100
– refer to Safety belts50
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System91
– airbags100
– driving stability control 
systems91
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires227
Satellite radio179
– enabling channel179
– selecting channel180
– storing channel180
"SAT" with radio169,179
"Save current 
destination"153
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD184
– stations with radio173
Scan
– CD changer184
– CD player184
– radio173"Scan all" in audio mode184
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode184
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting250
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio179
"Seat heater distribution"51
Seats46
– active backrest width 
adjustment47
– adjusting the seats46
– comfort seat46
– easy entry/exit47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
– shoulder support46
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
– ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation52
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo138
– with ski bag, refer to 
Securing cargo131
"Select as 
destination"150,213
"Select current speed"85
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operation via iDrive168
Selecting distance with active 
cruise control72
Selecting frequency 
manually173
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route154
Selection options with 
navigation system154
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64Selector lever lock, refer to 
Selecting transmission 
positions64
Self-leveling suspension95
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance248
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models235
"Service Info"81,211,232
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service235
– refer to Service 
requirements81
"Service Request"204,211
"Service 
requirements"82,211,232
Service requirements81
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service235
"Set"
– in audio mode169
– on trip computer81
"Set date"87
"Set service date"82
"Set time"87
Setting button, refer to 
Controls, controller16
"Settings"215
– for BMW Assist213
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision105
– changing on Control 
Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode87
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile29
– date87
– language88
– units of measure88
Settings menu, refer to 
imenu17
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
times119