Radio
160 please contact the nearest office of the National
Weather Service or write to the National
Weather Service at: W/OM1, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Calling up weather reports
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "WB" and press the controller.
A list of the available channels is displayed.
4.Turn the controller until the desired channel
is selected and press the controller.
The display shows a list of weather band sta-
tions
In some regions, only one or two channels
can be received or Weather Band chan-
nels are unavailable.<
Using the voice command system
Satellite radio*
You can receive approx. 100 different channels
with high sound quality.
The channels are offered to you in predefined
packages. To listen to the channels of your
choice, you must have these channels enabled.
With this new technology the signal may fail,
causing interruptions in reception.Using the voice command system:
Enabling or disabling channels
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
4.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
The channels that can be received are
shown in the list.
5.Select channel and press the controller.
A phone number and the electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
The electronic serial number is
required to enable or disable.<
6.Dial the displayed telephone number to
have the channel enabled or disabled.
During the enabling or disabling process,
leave the ignition switched on.
These channels are enabled.
Channel selection
Using buttons in center console
Press the button for the corresponding
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system: 1.{Weatherband}.
2.{Channel 1...7}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Turn on}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Previous station} or {Next station}
Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
161Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
Using iDrive
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
>"Channels":
All channels are displayed.
>"Categories":
All channels are displayed, sorted
according to categories.
>"Presets":
Up to twelve channels that you have pre-
viously stored are displayed.
3.Select channel and press the controller.
Using the voice command system:
Select a stored channel:
Displaying additional information
Select the channel currently being played and
press the controller.The name of the station, the name of the artist,
and the title of the track are displayed.
Notes
If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec-
onds, a message appears on the Control Dis-
play.
Reception may not be possible for certain
reasons, e.g. environmental influences or
topographical conditions. The satellite radio
has no influence on this.
The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages, next to tall buildings,
near trees, mountains or other powerful
sources of radio interference.
Reception is usually possible again as soon as
the signal is available once more.<
Storing a station
1.Select "SAT" and press the controller.
2.Select "Channels" and press the controller.
3.Select the desired station.
4.Select "STORE" and press the controller.
The list of stored stations appears on the
display.
5.Select the desired station.
6.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired memory position. {Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
>{Previous station} or {Next station}
>{Previous} or {Next}.
1.{Satellite Radio} or {SDARS}.
2.{Station 1...12}.
Replacing components
214
Turn signals, front
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
Two 21-watt bulbs: P21W or 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 against the front edge of the lamp
with the tip of your finger, then push it to the
rear and release the detent at the front.
2.Turn the lamp by 903 and remove.
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
4.Extract the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
Please contact your BMW center for replace-
ment.
Tail lamps
>Turn signals:
21-watt bulb, P21W or PY21W
*
>Backup lamp:
16-watt bulb, W16W
1Brake lamp
2Rear lamp
3Backup lamp
4Reflector
5Turn signals
Tail and brake lamps
These lights are made using LED technology. If
a defect occurs, please contact your BMW cen-
ter or a repair shop that works in accordance
with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately
trained personnel.
Fender-mounted lamps
Rear turn signals
The illustration shows the left part of the lug-
gage compartment.
21-watt bulb, P21W or PY21W
*
1.Use the handle at the top to fold down the
side trim panel.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
Everything from A to Z
236 Creating voice address
book141
Cruise control67,69
– refer to Active cruise
control69
– refer to Programmable
cruise control67
Cruising range77
Cup holders115
Curb weight, refer to
Weights228
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control77
Currentness of Owner's
Manual5
Current position
– displaying147
– storing139
Cursor for navigation, refer to
Selecting destination via
map135
"Curve mode", BMW Night
Vision98
Customizing settings, refer to
Key Memory31
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data226
– dimensions227
– engine226
– filling capacities229
– weights228
Date, refer to Assistance
window20
– display format84
– setting84
"Date", setting84
Daytime running lamps100
"DEACTIV.", BMW Assist193
Deactivating front passenger
airbags54
Defroster, rear window107
Defrosting windows106Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
Dehumidifying air, refer to
Cooling function, switching
on and off manually107
"DELETE", navigation140
Deleting address book140
Deleting entire list, refer to
Deleting entries in lists186
Deleting entries in lists186
Destination for navigation131
– selecting using voice141
– selecting via information135
Destination list in navigation
system, deleting138
"Dest. input", navigation131
"Dest. list", navigation138
Dialed numbers, refer to
Redialing185
Diamond button52
Digital clock75
Dimensions227
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction announcements,
refer to Route guidance by
voice instructions146
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions146
Directory, refer to
– Address book139
– Phone book186
Displacement, refer to Engine
specifications226
Display, refer to
– iDrive16
– Info Display12
Display illumination, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Displaying track information,
CD changer167
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting101
Display of malfunctions, refer
to Check Control80Disposal
– remote control battery39
– vehicle battery218
Distance to destination77
– refer to Remaining
distance77
– units of measure84
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps101
Door key, refer to Remote
control/key30
Door lock34
Doors
– unlocking and locking from
inside34
– unlocking and locking from
outside32
DOT Quality Grades203
Draft-free ventilation107
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams100
Driving notes122
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route145
Driving stability control87
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control87
– indicator lamp13
"DTC"88
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control88
– indicator lamp13
"DVD", DVD changer171
Everything from A to Z
242 Mounting for vehicle jack,
refer to Lifting vehicle216
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files166
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher65
– refer to Wiper/washer
system65
N
"Name", navigation132
"Navigation"130,144
Navigation announcements,
refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off146
Navigation destination
– manual entry131
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive, installation
location130
Navigation system130
– address book139
– adjusting volume25,146
– changing route146
– current position147
– destination input131
– destination list138
– displaying route145
– manually entering
destination address131
– navigation CD/DVD130
– recent destinations137
– route guidance in assistance
window130
– route list146
– selecting destination via
information135
– selecting destination via
map135
– selecting route criteria141
– starting route guidance144
– terminating/continuing route
guidance144
– voice instructions146"Navi info", programmable
buttons52
Neck supports, refer to Head
restraints46
Nets, refer to Securing
cargo125
"New dest.",
navigation131,135
"New information", BMW
Assist192
New remote control, for
vehicle30
"New route",
navigation142,146
"Next", navigation135
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision97
"No measurement possible at
this time", checking engine
oil level209
"None", rear screen22
Non-smokers' equipment
package, refer to Power
socket116
Notepad of voice command
system25
Nozzles, refer to
Ventilation107
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine specifications226
Nylon rope, refer to Towing
and tow starting221
O
OBD socket212
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel
specifications199
Odometer75
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils209
– approved engine oils209
– consumption, refer to
Engine oil, checking208
– level208
– topping up, refer to Adding
engine oil209
– viscosity ratings209Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements78
Oil consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil208
"Oil level at minimum! Add
1 quart engine oil", checking
engine oil level209
"Oil level under min.! Add
1 quart engine oil", checking
engine oil level209
"OK", DVD changer174
"ON / OFF", speed limit82
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit213
"On country", navigation136
"On dest.", navigation136
Online help, refer to Roadside
Assistance190
"On location", navigation136
"On town/city",
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
– via door lock34
– with remote control32
Oral note25
Orientation menu, refer to
Opening start menu18
Outlet slits, refer to
Ventilation107
Outside air, refer to Automatic
recirculated-air control
AUC/recirculated-air
mode105
Outside temperature
display75
– changing units of
measure84
Overview
– all around the steering
wheel10
– comfort area14
– iDrive16
– radio control152
Everything from A to Z
246 Shifting, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
Shiftlock, refer to Selecting
transmission range62
Short commands of the voice
command system230
"Shortest route",
navigation142
"Short info", programmable
buttons52
Shoulder support
adjustment45
Side airbags95
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs214
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds112
Signal horn, refer to Horn11
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag117
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric41
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray115
Snap-in adapter181
Snow chains206
Socket
– for Onboard
Diagnostics212
– for remote control, refer to
Ignition lock57
Soft closure aid
– doors, refer to Automatic
soft closing35
– luggage compartment lid,
refer to Automatic soft
closing36
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call219
Spare fuses218
Spare key30
– adapter30
Spare tire216
Spare wheel, refer to Spare
tire216Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils209
Speed
– average77
– limit82
Speed-dependent
volume154
Speed limit82
Speedometer12
"Speed Vol.", speed-
dependent volume
control154
"Split"
– assistance window for
onboard data83
– navigation, refer to Display in
assistance window130
Split screen view, refer to
Assistance window20
"Sport", EDC Electronic
Damper Control90
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– EDC Electronic Damper
Control90
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
Star button, refer to
Programming button
function52
"START", BMW Assist190
"START / RESET", trip
computer78
Start/Stop button57
Starting, refer to Starting
engine57
Starting difficulties, jump
starting220
Starting engine57
"State / Province",
navigation132
"State inspection"79
Stations
– refer to Radio156
– storing for radio158
"Status", BMW
Assist191,193"Status: Resetting TPM...",
Tire Pressure Monitor92
"Status: Tire low!", Tire
Pressure Monitor93
"Status: TPM active", Tire
Pressure Monitor92
Status lines20
– in the assistance window21
Steering wheel
– adjustment51
– assistance getting in and
out52
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating52
– memory46
– programmable button52
– with multi-function
buttons11
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
"STOP", trip computer78
Stopwatch
– starting and stopping83
– taking an intermediate time
reading83
Storage, tires206
Storage
compartments114
,115
– refer to Center armrest,
front113
– refer to Center armrest,
rear114
"STORE", radio158
"STORE DATE", deadlines for
state vehicle inspections80
Storing current position147
Storing desired speeds, refer
to Programmable cruise
control68
Storing destination by
voice141
Storing numbers, refer to
Phone book186
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory46
Everything from A to Z
248 Towing221
– tow fitting221
"Town/City", navigation132
Town/city of destination,
entering132
Tow starting222
Track, refer to
Dimensions227
Traction aid, refer to DSC87
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control87
Traffic congestion, bypassing
route sections147
Transmission, refer to
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Transporting children
safely54
"Travel information",
navigation136
Tray for pens115
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth204
"Treble", treble and bass154
Treble and bass154
Trip computer78
Triple turn signal activation65
Trip odometer75
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment119
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid35
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions227
Turn signals65
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
TV
– controls152
– switching on153
– volume153
Twist-and-press button, refer
to iDrive16
U
Undercoating, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading203
"Units", changing settings84
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption84
– average speed84
– consumption84
– distance84
– temperature84
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control111
"Unlock", rear screen22
Unlocking
– from inside34
– from outside32
– hood207
– luggage compartment
lid33,39
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access38
"UPDATE", BMW Assist193
"Update of engine oil level in
process"209
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal218
Using the phone184
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting217
Vanity mirror, illuminated51
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking-in122
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– dimensions227
– loading124
– locking from inside34
– locking from outside32
– parking58
– position, refer to Current
position147
– storage, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weight228
"Vehicle", menus on Control
Display17
Vehicle jack, refer to What you
will need216
Vehicle jack mountings, refer
to Lifting vehicle216
Ventilation107
– draft-free107
– refer to Parked car
ventilation109
– refer to Rear ventilation109
Video, refer to DVD
changer170
"View", navigation145
Viscosity209
Voice-command phone
book186
Voice command system23
– short commands230
Voice instructions for
navigation system
– muting146
– repeating146
– switching on/off146
– volume146
Volume distribution, refer to
Balance and fader154