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1Glass sunroof, electric*41
2Memory buttons for integrated universal 
remote control
*111
3Reading lamps102
4Interior lamps101
5Passenger airbag status lamp96
6Initiating an emergency call
*219
7Control Display16
8Temperature, left side of passenger com-
partment: turn, 
maximum cooling: press106
9Air volume, left side of passenger compart-
ment: turn106 
Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation: press106
10Hazard warning flashers
11Air volume, right side of passenger 
compartment106
12Temperature, right side of passenger com-
partment: turn,
residual heat: press106
13Rear window defroster
14Air conditioner mode107
15Opening the glove compartment113
16Automatic air distribution and airflow 
as well as intensity of the AUTO program, 
right side of passenger compartment104
17Starting scan
>for stations152
>for tracks152
18Central locking system34
19Selecting AM or FM waveband
20Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
21Controller16
22 button and programmable 
button16
23Snap-in adapter18124Seat adjustment43
25Glasses compartment115
26Storage compartments115
27Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume153
28Retracting telephone keypad179
29Automatic air distribution and airflow 
as well as intensity of the AUTO program, 
left side of passenger compartment104
30Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control/recirculated air105
31Switching off automatic climate 
control105
Heated seats*49
Active seat ventilation
*50
Active seat for driver
*50
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory46 

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Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net* or securing straps to 
secure small and lightweight luggage and 
cargo.
>Heavy-duty straps
* for securing larger and 
heavier objects are available at your BMW 
center. Four lashing eyes for attaching 
these heavy-duty straps are provided in the 
luggage compartment, refer to illustration.
>Please follow the special instructions sup-
plied with the heavy-duty straps.
Always position and secure the load as 
described above. If you do not, it can 
endanger the passengers, for example during 
braking or evasive maneuvers. 
Attach heavy-duty straps only to the lashing 
eyes, refer to illustration, otherwise, the heavy-
duty straps could come loose or the vehicle 
could be damaged.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle 
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer 
to page228, as excessive loads can impair the 
operational safety of the vehicle and may also 
put you in violation of highway safety laws. 
You should never transport unsecured heavy or 
hard objects in the passenger compartment, as 
they could fly around and pose a safety hazard 
to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt brak-
ing or evasive maneuvers .<
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option 
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Anchorage points
The anchorage points are located inside the 
door openings.
Loading roof rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of 
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on 
its handling and steering response. 
You should therefore always remember not to 
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the 
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads 
when loading the rack.
You can find this information under Weights on 
page228.
The roof load must be uniformly distributed and 
should not be too large in area. Always load the 
heaviest pieces on the bottom. Be sure that 
adequate clearance is maintained for raising the 
glass sunroof, and that objects do not project 
into the opening path of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and 
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off 
as you drive.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and 
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. 

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Lug bolts
– refer to Preparing for a wheel 
change216
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting217
– wrench, refer to What you 
will need215
Luggage compartment119
– capacity228
– convenient access39
– locking separately35
– net119
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid35
– opening from inside36
– opening from outside35
– opening with remote 
control33
– refer to Luggage 
compartment lid35
Luggage compartment lid
– automatic operation33,36
– Comfort Access39
– emergency actuation, refer 
to Manual operation36
– emergency release37
– locking separately35
– opening from inside36
– opening from outside35
– opening separately35
– opening with remote 
control33
– remote control33
– unlocking manually, refer to 
Opening separately35
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack125
Lumbar support 
adjustment44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires206
Maintenance211
– refer to Service required78
Maintenance System211Make-up mirror, refer to 
Illuminated vanity mirror51
Malfunction
– door lock34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid37
Malfunction displays, refer to 
Check Control80
"MANUAL", 
radio157,159,162
Manually unlocking and 
locking the transmission 
lock64
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
– transmission lock for 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
Manual station scan157
Map CD, refer to Navigation 
CD/DVD130
"Map dir. travel", 
navigation145
"Map facing N.", 
navigation145
Map for navigation
– changing scale24,145
– destination entry135
Map view facing north145
Master key, refer to Remote 
control/key30
Maximum cooling106,108
"medium", automatic climate 
control105
"Memo", hour signal85
Memory, refer to
– Key Memory31
– Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory46
"MENU", DVD changer174
"menu", rear screen22
"Menu name"19
Menus, Control Display17Microfilter, automatic climate 
control107
Microphone for voice 
command
179
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory46
"Missed", phone186
Missed calls, refer to Dialing 
numbers stored in a list186
Mobile phone
– changing from hands-free 
system to mobile phone187
– changing from mobile phone 
to hands-free system187
– dialing a number from Top 8 
list186
– hands-free system179
– initiating an emergency 
call219
– inserting181
– inserting phone cradle181
– missed calls186
– operating181
– operating via retracting 
telephone keypad179
– operating with buttons on 
steering wheel11
– overview178
– pairing with vehicle182
– phone book185
– redialing185
– refer to Telephone 
overview178
– removing182
– removing phone cradle181
– snap-in adapter178
– unpairing from vehicle183
– volume adjustment179
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to
– iDrive16
– rear seat screen21 

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P
"PAIRING", phone182
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC86
"Parked car", parked car 
ventilation109
Parked car ventilation109
– activating activation 
time110
– preselecting activation 
time109
– switching on and off 
directly109
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control86
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control86
Parking brake58
– Automatic Hold59
Parking lamps100
Parking lamps/low beams100
Parking with Automatic 
Hold60
Park lock, refer to Parking62
Partial distance odometer, 
refer to Trip odometer75
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle5
Passenger airbag status 
lamp96
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting100
PDC Park Distance Control86
"PDC pic."87
Pen tray, refer to Storage 
compartment in center 
console115
Perimeter lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps101
Permissible axle load, refer to 
Weights228
Permissible gross weight, 
refer to Weights228
"Perspective", navigation145
"Phone"182Phone book185
– deleting all entries186
– deleting entry186
– displaying entry185
– on the Control Display185
– select entry186
– via iDrive185
Phone book, refer to Voice 
command phone book186
– creating entry186
– deleting all entries187
– deleting entry187
– reading entry aloud
187
– selecting entry187
– updating186
Phone number
– deleting individual entry187
– dialing from phone book185
– dialing via retracting 
telephone keypad179
– redialing185
– Top 8 list186
Phone preparation package, 
refer to Preparation package 
mobile phone178
"Pict.format", DVD 
changer173
"Picture", DVD 
changer172,173
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit220
Plastic, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Playing music tracks in 
random sequence
– CD changer167
– CD player164
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
Position, refer to
– Displaying current 
position147
– Saving current position139
Power failure218
Power output, refer to Engine 
specifications226Power rear backrests45
Power seat, rear45
Power socket116
Power windows39
– convenience operation32
– safety switch40
Precious wood, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Preparedness services, refer 
to Roadside Assistance219
"Presets", radio156,161
Pressure, tires200
Pressure monitoring, tires
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor91
"Profile", BMW Assist194
Programmable
– buttons52
– cruise control67
Protective function
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
"Public places, business and 
shopping", navigation136
Publishers2
Puncture, Flat Tire Monitor90
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant210
Radiator fluid, refer to 
Coolant210
Radio156
– Autostore158
– controls152
– High Definition Radio162
– sampling stations157
– satellite radio160
– selecting the waveband156
– storing stations158
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– updating selection of 
stations in receiving 
range158
– volume153
– weather reports159
Radio Data System RDS159 

Everything from A to Z
244 Radio key, refer to Remote 
control/key30
Radio ready state57
– with Comfort Access39
Rain sensor65
"RDS", radio159
RDS Radio Data System159
Reading lamps102
"Rear", rear screen22
Rear air conditioner
– cooling adjustment108
– switching off108
– switching on/off via 
iDrive108
Rear armrest, refer to Center 
armrest114
Rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
"Rear climate control", rear 
climate control108
Rear lamps
– refer to Tail lamps214
– replacing bulbs214
Rear lock, rear seat screen22
"Rear refrigerator"117
Rear refrigerator117
Rear-seat area ventilation107
Rear seat backrests, electric, 
refer to Rear comfort seat 
adjustment45
Rear seats
– adjusting45
– adjusting passenger seat 
from rear45
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating49
Rear seat screen21
Rearview mirror50
Rear window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds112
Rear window defroster107
Rear window safety switch40
Reception, radio
– refer to Changing 
station156
– refer to Updating stations in 
receiving range158
Rechargeable flashlight113"Recirc. air", programmable 
buttons52
Recirculated-air mode, 
automatic climate 
control105
Reclining seat, refer to Seat 
adjustment44
Recording time, refer to 
Stopwatch83
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps214
Refueling198
Remaining distance
– for service required78
– refer to Cruising range77
Remaining distance to 
destination77
Remote control30
– changing battery39
– Comfort Access38
– garage door opener111
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33
Removing fog on the 
windows106
Removing head restraints, 
rear seats47
Replacement fuses218
Replacement key, refer to 
New remote controls30
Replacement of tires205
– changing wheels215
– tire replacement205
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs213
Reporting an accident, refer 
Initiating an emergency 
call219
Reserve, fuel, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
"RESET"
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– tone control155
Resetting tone settings155
"Reset tire pressure", Flat Tire 
Monitor90
Residual heat106Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to 
Securing cargo125
Retracting telephone 
keypad179
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player164
– DVD changer172
Reverse gear, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63
"Right", seat heating49
"RND"
– CD changer167
– CD player164
Road map135
Roadside Assistance219
Roadside parking lamps101
Roadside service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance190
Roaming display, refer to 
Status lines20
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun 
blinds112
Roof load capacity
228
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack125
Rope, refer to Towing 
methods221
Rotary pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route
– bypassing sections147
– changing criteria142
– changing route146
– displaying145
– displaying streets or towns/
cities146
– selecting141
– selecting arrow display145
– selecting map view145
"Route guid.", navigation144