
Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation132{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or 
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"76{Car data}
To display the computer76{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer76{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch82{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit81{Limit}
To activate speed limit81{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit81{Limit off} 

Short commands of voice command system
240
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control159{Audio}
To switch on radio162{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"162{FM menu}
To open "AM"162{AM menu}
To open "All stations"162{FM All stations}
To select the radio station162{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"162{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station162{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"163{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency}, 
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open the radio station with the best 
reception164{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"166{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 166{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station166{Choose weatherband station
}
To open "SAT"170{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio170{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio171{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio170{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio170{SAT radio categories}
To select CD player172{CD menu}
To switch on CD player172{CD}
To select CD changer173{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer173{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer173{CD 1...6}
To select music track173{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD 
changer173{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio 
device178{Audio Aux} 

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Climate
 menu
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"110{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"109{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"113{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"113{Automatic ventilation}
To display the activation times113{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the   menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"55{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"64, 103{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"77, 201{Service requirements}
To open "Service"77, 201{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings203{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"79{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"97{Head-up display}
To adjust the brightness of the Control 
Display83{Brightness}
To open "Units"84{Units}
To open "Languages"84, 132{Language}
To open "Time"82{Time}
To open "Date"83{Date}
To open "PDC"86{PDC}
To open "FTM"89{
FTM}
To open "TPM"91{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"185{Bluetooth}
To activate BMW Night Vision99{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision100{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision100{Night Vision settings} 

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance146
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system147
"Arrow display pop-up 
instructions"133
Ashtray118
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist199
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems86
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control111
"Audio"159,161,166
Audio158
– controls158
– switching on/off158
– tone control159
– volume159
Audio device, external117
Automatic
– air distribution109
– air volume109
– cruise control65,66
– headlamp control102
– recirculated-air control 
AUC111
– service notification201
– steering wheel 
adjustment49
– storing stations164
Automatic car washes127
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort 
access38
Automatic climate control108
– automatic air 
distribution109
– convertible program109
– switching on and off112
– ventilation with vehicle 
parked112Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control102
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps103
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Interior lamps106
– refer to Pathway lighting103
– refer to Welcome lamps102
"Automatic programs"109
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search163
"Automatic ventilation"113
AUTO program with 
automatic climate 
control109
"Autostore" on the 
radio162,164
"AUX"158,178,180
– in audio mode178
AUX-In connection117,178
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units84
Average speed75
"Avoid ferries" for navigation 
system145
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation system144
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation144
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation system145
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights237
"A - Z"192
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support48
Backrests, refer to Seats48
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps224
"Balance", refer to Tone 
control160
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit228
Bass, refer to Tone 
control159
"Bass", tone control159
Battery
– jump starting228
– refer to Vehicle battery225
Battery replacement, remote 
control for comfort 
access38
BC button, refer to 
Computer75
Being towed230
Belts, refer to Safety belts52
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders118
Blower, refer to Air 
volume110
"Bluetooth"185
"BMW Assist"200
BMW Assist199
– activating204
– concierge service202
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations202
– displaying vehicle data205
– offered services199
– roadside assistance200
– TeleService201
– updating203
"BMW Contact"194
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"194
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System221 

Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD changer172
– controls158
– fast forward/reverse176
– installation location176
– random sequence175
– repeating a track175
– sampling a track174
– selecting a CD173
– selecting a track173
– switching on/off158
– tone control159
– volume159
CD player172
– controls158
– fast forward/reverse176
– random sequence175
– repeating a track175
– sampling a track174
– selecting a track173
– switching on/off158
– tone control159
– volume159
Center armrest, adjusting 
height117
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access36
– hotel function33
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
Changing a wheel225
Changing language on 
Control Display84
Changing scale for navigation 
system display148
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display84
Changing wheels214
CHECK button80
Check Control79
"Check Control 
messages"80
Check Gas Cap208
Checking air pressure, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure210Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH56
Child restraint systems56
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely56
Chrome parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter
119
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices119
Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"109
Clock74
– 12h/24h format83
– hour signal83
– setting time and date82
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap208
Clothes hooks, Coupe118
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine59
Comfort access36
– observe in car wash38
– replacing battery, remote 
control38
Comfort closing
– windows, with comfort 
access with Coupe37
– with comfort access37
"Communication"190,200
Compact disc
– refer to CD changer172
– refer to CD player172
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock58
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments117
Compressed audio files172
Computer75
– displays on Control 
Display76
– hour signal83"Concert hall", refer to Tone 
control161
"Concierge"202
Concierge service202
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked126
Condition Based Service 
CBS221
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices119
Consumption display, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption75
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption75
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"147
"Contrast" with BMW Night 
Vision100
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness83
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– convertible top31,32
– glass sunroof31,32
– windows31,32
Convertible
– convertible program for 
automatic climate 
control109
– opening and closing 
windows39
– rollover protection 
system96
– top42
– wind deflector45
– window and convertible top 
operation with comfort 
access37 

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data234
"Display"84
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display elements, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data205
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting106
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"84,97
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display96
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access38
– coolant219
– vehicle battery225
Distance, refer to 
Computer76
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control66
"Distance to dest."76
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer76
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control85
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps106
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
"Door locks"30,78
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30,31
DOT Quality Grades212
Draft-free ventilation112
"Driver's door only"30Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams102
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route147
Driving stability control 
systems86
Driving through water126
Driving tips, refer to General 
driving notes124
Drying the air, refer to Cooling 
function111
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control
87
– indicator lamp13,87
– malfunction88
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control87
– activating88
– indicator lamp13,88
DVD for navigation132
Dynamic Drive89
Dynamic Driving Control62
"Dynamic route" for 
navigation145
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC87
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC87
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering 
rear51
Easy entry/exit54
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on CD player158
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel 
function33
Electric convertible top42Electric steering wheel 
adjustment54
Electronic brake-force 
distribution87
Electronic oil level check218
Emergency assistance, refer 
to Roadside Assistance228
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– transmission lock, sport 
automatic transmission62
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
luggage compartment35
Emergency request227
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance228
"Enable services"205
"End call"192
Engine
– breaking-in124
– data234
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature74
– speed234
– starting59
– starting, comfort access36
– switching off59
– switching off when equipped 
with Automatic 
transmission, with comfort 
access38
Engine compartment217
Engine coolant219 

Everything from A to Z
248 Engine oil
– adding219
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils219
– approved oils219
– electronic oil level check218
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements77
– oil change219
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils219
– recommended oils219
– temperature75
– temperature gauge75
"Engine oil level"218
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data234
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature74
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data234
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine59
"Enter address"134,142
Entering address134,137
Entering intersection, 
navigation136
Entering rear51
Entering town/city for 
navigation135
Entering town/city of 
destination name135
Entering zip code for 
navigation135
"Entertainment"158
Entertainment sound output 
on/off159
Entry map for destination139
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control161
"Equalizer", tone control161
"ESN"169
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Event data recorders222Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system125
Exterior mirrors53
– adjusting53
– automatic dimming 
feature54
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out53
– tilting down passenger-side 
mirror54
External audio device117
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting229
Eyes for lashing, refer to 
Securing cargo128
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control160
Fader, refer to Tone 
control160
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control79
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts52
Fastest route for 
navigation144
Fast forward
– CD changer176
– CD player176
"Fast route" for 
navigation144
"Favorites", calling up with 
radio166
Filler neck for washer fluid65
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter112
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit228First-aid kit228
Flashing when locking and 
unlocking, refer to Setting 
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight117
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– run-flat tires90,92,214
– Tire Pressure Monitor90
– warning lamp90,92
Flat Tire Monitor89
– false alarms89
– initializing system89
– limits of system89
– snow chains215
– warning lamp90
Floor mats, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid65
"FM", reception 
range158,162
FM, waveband162
Fog lamps106
– indicator lamp13,106
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely126
Footwell lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps106
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils219
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria144
Front airbags94
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating94
"FTM"89
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor89 

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fuel
– average consumption75
– display75
– fuel specifications209
– high-quality brands209
– quality209
– specifications209
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities237
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel-efficient driving124
Fuel filler door208
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction208
Fuel gauge75
Full mobile phone preparation 
package184
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night 
Vision100
Fuses226
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control115
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption75
– refer to Fuel 
specifications209
– refer to Required fuel209
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission60
General driving 
notes124,125
Glass sunroof, electric with 
raise function40
– convenient operation32
– convenient operation with 
comfort access37
– moving manually41
– remote control31Glove compartment116
– rechargeable flashlight117
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills, refer to Ventilation112
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights237
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"166
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio166
Head airbags94
Headlamp control, 
automatic102
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system64
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities237
– filler neck for washer 
fluid217
– replacing bulbs223
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light104
Head restraints
– active front head 
restraints50
– front50
– sitting safely47
"Head-Up Display"97
Head-Up Display96
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window110
– seats53
– steering wheel54
Heater109Heating
– exterior mirrors53
– interior108
– rear window110
– residual heat utilization112
– seats53
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat112
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo128
Height, refer to 
Dimensions235
Height adjustment
– seats48
– steering wheel54
High-beam assistant104
High beams104
– headlamp flasher104
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio166
High water, refer to Driving 
through water
126
Hills126
Holder for cups118
"Home address" for 
navigation system144
Homepage of BMW4
Hood216
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system125
"Hour memo"83
"House number" for 
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant87
Hydroplaning125
– also refer to Minimum tread 
depth213