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Settings on Control Display
Setting units of measure and display 
format
You can change the units of measure used in 
the displays of fuel consumption, distances and 
temperatures as well as the display format for 
the time and date.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Units" and press the controller.
4.Select the menu item that you wish to 
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a listing of 
your selection options.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting language
You can select a different language for the text 
displays.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".3.Select "Language" and press the controller.
4.Select and activate the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time and date
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Clock" and press the controller.
Setting time
1.Select "Time" and press the controller. 
The first time setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting.
3.Press the controller to adopt the setting. 
The next setting is selected.
4.Adjust the remaining settings. After the last 
adjustment, the time is stored.
Setting date
1.Select "Date" and press the controller. 
The first date display setting is activated.
2.Turn to adjust the setting. 

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3.Press the controller to adopt the setting. 
The next setting is selected.
4.Adjust the remaining settings. After the last 
adjustment, the date is stored.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Hour signal activation
You will hear four tones just before the top of 
each hour.
Select "Memo" and press the controller. 
The  symbol indicates the menu that is cur-
rently activated.
Setting brightness
You can set the brightness of the screen.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Screen" and press the controller.
4.Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
5.Turn the controller until you reach the 
desired setting and press the controller to 
accept the setting.
Under unfavorable conditions, e.g. in 
bright surroundings, the brightness con-
trol of the screen might not be immediately rec-
ognizable.<
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. 

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Technology for comfort, convenience and 
safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking. 
Audible signals and an optical display indicate 
that you are approaching an object in front of or 
behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, 
four ultrasonic sensors are provided in each 
bumper. The range of these sensors is approx. 
6 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning begins 
to sound for the sensors at the front and at the 
two rear corners at approx. 24 in/60 cm, and for 
the center rear sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate 
objects when they are approached 
slowly, as is usually the case when parking. 
Avoid approaching an object at high speed; oth-
erwise, the system may sound the warning of 
physical obstacles too late.<
Automatically activating
The system is activated approx. 1 second after 
you engage the transmission position R with 
the engine running or the ignition switched on.
Wait this short period before proceeding.
Manual activation
Press the button, the LED lights up.
Manual deactivation
Press the button again; the LED goes out.After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over 
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches 
off and the LED goes out. You can reactivate the 
system manually as needed.
Signal tones
An intermittent signal indicates the distance of 
the vehicle from an object being approached. 
Thus, an object detected to the left rear of the 
vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from 
the left rear speaker, etc.  As the distance 
between vehicle and object decreases, the 
intervals between the tones become shorter. 
The signal tone becomes continuous once the 
distance to the nearest object falls below 
roughly 1 ft/30 cm.
An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 
3seconds:
>if you remain in front of an object that was 
only detected by one of the corner sensors
>if you drive parallel to a wall
Malfunction
The LED in the button flashes and a message 
appears on the Info Display. PDC has failed. 
Have the system checked.
To prevent this problem, keep the sensors 
clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure 
that they will continue to operate effectively. 
When using high-pressure washers, do not 
spray sensors for long periods and keep the 
sprayer at least 4 in/10 cm away from the sen-
sors.
PDC with visual warning
You can also have the system show distances 
to objects on the Control Display. Objects that 
are farther away are displayed there before a 
signal tone begins to sound.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16. 

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88 as fishtailing or sliding of the vehicle's front 
wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle 
safely stay on course within the physical limits 
by reducing the engine output and by applying 
the brakes in the individual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, 
even with DSC. An appropriate driving 
style always remains the responsibility of the 
driver. Do not squander your added margin of 
safety by driving dangerously; otherwise you 
run the risk of causing an accident.<
Deactivating DSC
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "DTC" and press the controller for at 
least 3 seconds.
The LED for "DTC" and the DSC indicator lamp 
on the Info Display light up. DTC Dynamic Trac-
tion Control and DSC Dynamic Stability Control 
are deactivated together. Interventions promot-
ing stability and forward momentum will no 
longer be carried out.
To promote enhanced operating stability, reac-
tivate DSC again as soon as possible.
Activating DSC
Select "DTC" and press the controller. 
The LED on the Control Display and the DSC 
indicator lamp on the Info Display go out.
For control purposes
The indicator lamp flashes: 
DSC is controlling the drive forces and 
brake forces. The indicator lamp comes on: 
DSC is deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC is a version of DSC that is optimized for 
forward momentum in special road conditions. 
The system ensures maximum forward 
momentum, but with limited driving stability. 
Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC 
under the following special circumstances:
>When driving on snow-covered uphill 
grades, in slushy snow or on uncleared, 
snow-covered roads
>When rocking a stuck vehicle free or when 
starting off in deep snow or on loose ground
>When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "DTC" and press the controller.
The LED for "DTC" and the DTC indicator lamp 
on the Info Display light up.
For control purposes
The indicator lamp flashes: 
DTC is controlling the drive forces and 
brake forces.
The indicator lamp comes on: 
DTC is activated. 

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Deactivating DTC
Select "DTC" and press the controller. 
The LED on the Control Display and the DTC 
indicator lamp on the Info Display go out.
Dynamic Drive
The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti-
mizes vehicle stability during cornering and 
evasive maneuvers.
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles form 
the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspension com-
pliance adapts to suit driving conditions, vary-
ing from performance-oriented during corner-
ing to smooth and comfort-oriented when the 
vehicle is traveling in a straight line. During vehi-
cle operation, the system continuously runs 
through closed-loop control cycles lasting only 
fractions of a second.
The system assumes operational status each 
time you start the engine.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and 
a message appears on the Info Display. 
A malfunction has occurred in the 
Dynamic Drive system. Have the system 
checked as soon as possible.
If a malfunction occurs, please remember 
to adapt your speed accordingly, espe-
cially in curves. 
The suspension will be noticeably softer and 
the vehicle will display a greater tendency to tilt 
during cornering and in crosswinds.<
If a Check Control message indicates an oil loss, 
stop as soon as possible at a suitable location 
and switch off the engine. Do not continue driv-
ing, contact your BMW center.
Self-leveling suspension*
Malfunction
The warning lamp for self-leveling sus-
pension lights up yellow and a message 
appears on the Info Display. 
A malfunction has occurred in the level control 
system. 
Stop driving and check the vehicle:
>The vehicle is considerably lower at the rear 
than at the front, possibly also on one side, 
at the rear left compared to the rear right.
>The ground clearance is reduced or the 
driving comfort is noticeably reduced.
>The position of the vehicle is normal, but a 
malfunction is indicated.
Drive to the nearest BMW center or a workshop 
that works in accordance with BMW guidelines 
and uses appropriately trained personnel. Drive 
with appropriate caution in the meantime.
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control*
If the influencing variables such as road surface 
quality or operating conditions such as steer-
ing, braking etc. change, the damping automat-
ically adjusts to the new conditions.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4.Select "EDC" and press the controller. 

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90 There are two programs.
With each press of the controller, you can 
switch back and forth between "Comfort" and 
"Sport".
Comfort program
The Comfort program is suitable for use 
throughout the vehicle's entire speed range and 
regardless of load.
Sport program
You should select the Sport program for consis-
tently performance-oriented response from 
shock absorbers and steering.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla-
tion pressures in the four mounted tires as you 
drive. The system triggers an alert whenever 
the inflation pressure drops significantly in rela-
tion to the pressure in another tire.
When a loss of pressure occurs, the rolling 
radius changes and with it, the rotational speed 
of the wheels. This change is detected and sig-
naled as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
To ensure the reliable signaling of a flat tire, the 
system must be initialized at the correct tire 
inflation pressure.
The initialization must be repeated after 
every correction of the tire inflation pres-
sure and after every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate 
sudden severe tire damage caused by 
outside factors and does not detect a natural, 
even pressure drop in all four tires.<
In the following situations, the system could be 
delayed or malfunction:
>When the system has not been initialized.>When driving on snow-covered or slippery 
road surfaces.
>Performance-oriented style of driving: slip 
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration.
>When driving with snow chains
*.
Initializing system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. 
The initialization automatically continues when 
driving resumes. Do not initialize the system 
when driving with snow chains
*.<
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Select "Settings".
2.Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
3.Select "Tires: FTM" and press the control-
ler.
The initialization menu appears.
4.Start the engine, but do not begin to drive.
5.Select "Reset tire pressure" and press the 
controller.
During the initialization, "Reset will be com-
pleted while driving. A tire pressure loss 
cannot be detected while resetting.  Status: 
resetting FTM…" appears on the Control 
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System limits
TPM cannot warn you of sudden serious 
tire damage caused by external influ-
ences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not 
been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-
cated even though the tire inflation pressures 
are correct.
If a wheel without TPM electronics has been 
mounted or if the TPM experiences temporary 
interference from other systems or devices that 
use the same radio frequency, then the system 
is inactive and unable to report a flat tire.
Status display on Control Display
The tire and system status is indicated by the 
color of the tires.
TPM takes into account the fact that the tire 
pressure changes during driving. A correction is 
only required if the color of the TPM display 
indicates that it is necessary.
Green
The tire pressure matches the learned set state.
"Status: TPM active" appears on the Control 
Display.
One wheel is yellow
There is a flat tire or a major drop in inflation 
pressure in the indicated tire. A message 
appears on the Control Display.
All wheels are yellow
There is a flat tire or a major drop in inflation 
pressure in several tires. A message appears on 
the Control Display.
Gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Reasons for this can include:
>TPM is in the process of being reset
>Temporary interference due to systems or 
devices that use the same radio frequency
>Malfunction
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correc-
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after 
every tire or wheel change.<
The reset process is completed during driving 
and can be interrupted at any time. When driv-
ing resumes, the process resumes automati-
cally.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Settings".
3.Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4.Select "Tires: TPM" and press the control-
ler.
5.Start the engine, but do not begin to drive.
6.Select "RESET" and press the controller.
7.Select "YES" and press the controller.
8.Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Status: 
Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a few minutes of driving, the newly cor-
rected inflation pressures in the tires are 
adopted as the set-point values to be moni-
tored. The resetting process is completed dur- 

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98 BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace-
ment for driver responsibility or for adapting to 
the visibility conditions and the traffic situation. 
The forward view illuminated by the headlamps 
must always be the basis for making safe driv-
ing decisions; otherwise, a safety risk will 
result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision
1.Turn the light switch to position2 or3, refer 
to page100.
2.When the low beams are switched on:
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
Programming button on the steering 
wheel, refer to page52.
The image will be displayed on the Control Dis-
play after a few seconds. Depending on the last 
mode selected, either the normal or full screen 
image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, 
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for 
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an 
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a 
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and 
when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are 
on.
BMW Night Vision is not available on the 
rear screen. When the system is active, 
neither the navigation system nor BMW Assist 
can be started from the rear screen.<
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
>Make a selection with the controller, i. e.: 
change the radio station or make a phone 
call. For iDrive details, refer to page16.
Selecting settings
1.Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.Press the controller to display the menu 
items.
3.Select the menu item and press the control-
ler:
>"Zoom": 
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed 
in.
>"Curve mode": 
Depending on the steering angle and 
other parameters, the image section fol-
lows the course of the road to some 
degree.
>"Full screen": 
The image is shown on the entire Con-
trol Display.
>"Contrast": 
The contrast of the screen can be 
adjusted, refer to page172.