
Controls
 67Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Activating system
Press the SPORT button.
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is 
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating system
>Press the SPORT button again
>Engage reverse gear
>Switch off engine
The LED in the button and SPORT in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the 
resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator 
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb 
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as 
long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn 
signal flashes three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
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.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Lighting" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Triple turn signal" and press the 
controller.
 Triple turn signaling is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. 

Replacing components
240 2.Remove the connector and replace the 
bulb.
Turning lamps*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to 
lamps.
2.Push the locking bar to the side out of the 
anchor and fold upward.
3.Remove the connector and take out the 
bulb.
4.Replace the bulb and reinstall.
5.Fold down the locking bar and engage it.
6.Reconnect the connector.
7.Mount the sealing cap. Watch the markings 
on the bulb when doing so.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
2.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Side-mounted turn signals
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Press back against the front edge of the 
lamp with the tip of your finger, then pivot it 
out.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3.Remove the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
To replace, please go to your BMW center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
Tail lamps
Sedan
>Turn signals1, tail lamps6 and side marker 
lamps7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go 
to your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
>Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
>Other lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W 

Mobility
 241Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
1Turn signal
2Tail lamp and brake lamp
3Backup lamp
4Brake lamp
5Reflector
6Tail lamp
7Side marker lamp
Sports Wagon
>Turn signals1, tail lamps3 and side marker 
lamps7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go 
to your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
>Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
>Brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
1Turn signal
2Brake lamp
3Tail lamp
4Backup lamp
5Brake lamp
6Reflector
7Side marker lamp
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation. 
In the event of a malfunction, please go to your 
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond-
ingly trained personnel.
Fender-mounted lamps
Sedan
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the 
cargo bay.
All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb 
fitting.
1.Lift up floor mat.
2.Undo the quick-release fasteners of the 
side panel and pull out the panel.
3.Turn the lock to the left and remove the bulb 
holder.
4.Backup lamps: 
Remove and replace the bulb. 
Other lamps: 
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Sports Wagon
1.Right side: unhook the retaining strap*, 
refer to page130.
2.Open the side panel.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment. 

Everything from A to Z
274 Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams108
– automatic108
– replacing bulbs239
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts244
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting244
– wrench243
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation34
– emergency release34
– locking separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– unlocking and locking from 
inside32
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to Partition 
net129
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack139
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband172
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires228
Maintenance235
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models235
– refer to Service 
requirements81
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models235Maintenance system235
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control83
Manual air distribution116
"Manual" on the radio173
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door218
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission65
Manual transmission63
"Map direction of travel"158
Map display158
"Map facing north"158
Map for navigation
– changing scale158
– destination entry148
Map view facing north158
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling117
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel245
– with winter tires228
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions255
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start 
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic 
information161
Microfilter118
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command 
system14
Mirror dimming feature54Mirrors53
– automatic curb monitor53
– folding in and out53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
"Missed calls"
202
Missed calls203
Mobile phone
– accepted calls203
– adjusting volume200
– calling201
– ending call201
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest123
– missed calls203
– operation by voice205
– operation via iDrive200
– redialing203
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– Top 8203
– touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method204
Mobile phone battery208
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor95
"Monitor on / off"55
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers203
MP3
– compressed audio files182
– USB/audio interface189
Multi-function steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher67
– refer to Wiper system68
Music tracks
– finding184
– random play sequence185
– sampling, scan184
"Mute on / off"55
"M View"103
MW, waveband172 

Reference 279
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Shifting gears, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel66
Short commands of voice 
command system259
"Short route" for 
navigation154
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route154
Shoulder support46
"Show current position"149
"Show destination 
position"149
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer185
– CD player185
Side airbags100
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs240
Side-mounted turn signals, 
replacing bulbs240
Side window blinds, refer to 
Sun blinds122
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag131
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric41
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof43
Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting assistant94
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing207
– using194
Snow chains229
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface236
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock61Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices126
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to 
Sampling tracks184
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request247
Sound distribution in audio 
mode
– front/rear fader170
– right/left balance170
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses245
– key28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing 
wheels242
– refer to Compact wheel
244
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils233
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils233
Speed
– limit85
– with compact wheel245
Speed-dependent 
volume170
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone 
control170
Speed with winter tires228
Sport automatic 
transmission66
– Dynamic Driving Control66
– kick-down64
– towing250
– with comfort access39
Sport program, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover128
– automatic tailgate 
operation36
– compartments in cargo 
bay129
– expanding cargo bay128
– opening rear window34
– opening tailgate35
– panorama glass sunroof43
– partition net129
– rear window wiper69
– rear window wiper, changing 
wiper blade237
– releasing fuel filler door in 
event of electrical 
malfunction218
– roll-up cover128
– roll-up cover for cargo 
bay128
– self-leveling suspension95
– socket in cargo bay126
– storage area package130
– tail lamps, replacing 
bulbs241
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems91
"Star button"55
Star button54
Start/Stop button61
– starting the engine62
– switching off the engine62
"Start" for stopwatch86
"Start guidance"147,
156
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine62
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting248
Starting assistant94
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Jump starting248
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Starting assistant94
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"149
"Start service"211 

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