
Everything from A to Z
244 Curb weight, refer to 
Weights235
"Current position"145
Current position
– displaying145
– entering134
– storing134
"Customer 
Relations"186,194
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data232
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical232
– capacities235
– dimensions233
– engine232
– measurements233
– weights235
"Date"79
Date
– date format79
– setting79
"Date format"79
"Daytime running 
lamps"97,100
Daytime running lamps97
– replacing bulbs217
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
warning lamp85
"Deactivated"48
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect, tires
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor86
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor87
Defrosting windows103
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation103
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows103
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows103"Delete address book" for 
navigation system135
"Delete all numbers" for 
mobile phone185
"Delete data" for navigation 
system135
"Delete" for mobile 
phone185
Destination address
– deleting135
– entering126,129
Destination for navigation
– destination list133
– entering via voice129
– entry126
– home address136
– selecting from address 
book134
– selecting using 
information132
– storing134
Destination guidance138
– bypassing route 
sections142
– canceling voice 
instructions53
– changing specified 
route136
– displaying route139
– distance and arrival138
– interrupting138
– starting138
– terminating/continuing138
– voice instructions141
– volume of voice 
instructions142
Destination list for 
navigation133
Destinations recently driven 
to133
"Details" in audio 
mode166,172
"Dial" for mobile phone183
"Dial number"183
Digital clock70
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio158Dimensions
– Convertible234
– Coupe233
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals65
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions141
Directory, refer to Phone 
book184
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book134
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data232
"Display"79
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display elements, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data197
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting100
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"79,93
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display93
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access38
– coolant213
– vehicle battery223
Distance, refer to 
Computer71
"Distance to dest."71
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer71
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control81
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps100
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28 

Everything from A to Z
246 ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control83
Event data recorders215
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming 
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side 
mirror52
External audio device110
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting226
Eyes for lashing, refer to 
Securing cargo119
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control152
Fader, refer to Tone 
control152
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control74
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts50
Fastest route for 
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer168
– CD player168
"Fast route" for 
navigation136
"Favorites", calling up with 
radio157
Filler neck for washer fluid67Filling bottle, refer to 
M Mobility System218
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit225
First-aid kit225
Flashing when locking and 
unlocking, refer to Setting 
confirmation signals31
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– M Mobility System218
– run-flat tires88
– spare wheel221
– Tire Pressure Monitor87
– warning lamp87,88
Flat Tire Monitor86
– false alarms86
– initializing system86
– limits of system86
– snow chains207
– warning lamp87
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 fluid67
"FM", reception 
range150,154
FM, waveband154
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely117
Footwell lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps100
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils212
For your own safety6Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria136
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating91
"FTM"87
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor86
Fuel
– average consumption71
– display70
– fuel specifications201
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities235
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction200
Fuel gauge70
Full mobile phone preparation 
package176
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off20
Fuses223
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control108
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption71
– refer to Fuel 
specifications201
– refer to Required fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gear changes63
Gear display, refer to Displays 
in instrument cluster63
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission61 

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes116
Glove compartment109
– rechargeable flashlight110
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Ventilation105
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights235
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake61
– indicator lamp13,61
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"158
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio158
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic96
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system66
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities235
– filler neck for washer 
fluid209
– replacing bulbs216
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light98
Head restraints
– active front head 
restraints48
– front48
– sitting safely45
"Head-Up Display"54,93
Head-Up Display93
– default view93
– M view94
– shift lights64Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window103
– seats51
– steering wheel52
Heater102
Heating
– exterior mirrors51
– interior101
– rear window103
– residual heat utilization105
– seats51
– steering wheel52
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat105
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo119
Height, refer to 
Dimensions233
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel52
High-beam assistant98
High beams98
– headlamp flasher98
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio158
High water, refer to Driving 
through water117
Hills118
Holder for cups111
"Home address" for 
navigation system136
Homepage of BMW4
Hood208
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system117
"Hour memo"78
"House number" for 
destination entry129
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant83
Hydroplaning117
– also refer to Minimum tread 
depth205
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio158
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning70
ID3-Tag, refer to Information 
about track166
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands206
– tire coding204
Idle62
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– assistance window20
– changing date and time78
– changing language80
– changing menu page19
– changing settings77
– changing units of measure 
and display form79
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming 
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition59
– switched off60
– switched on59
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort 
access38
i menu17
Imprint2 

Everything from A to Z
250 Mobile phone battery190
Mobile Service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance225
Mobility System218
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor86
"Monitor on / off"53
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers185
MP3
– compressed audio files164
– USB/audio interface171
Multifunction steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher65
– refer to Wiper system66
Music tracks
– random play sequence167
– sampling, scan166
"Mute on / off"53
"M View"93
"M view"94
MW, waveband154
N
"Navigation"71,126
Navigation destination
– entering manually126
– selecting via map131
Navigation drive, installation 
location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation instructions, refer 
to Switching voice 
instructions on/off141Navigation system124
– address book134
– bypassing route 
sections142
– destination entry126
– destination guidance in 
assistance window124
– destination list133
– displaying current 
position145
– displaying route139
– entering a destination 
manually126
– entering destination via 
voice129
– last destinations133
– looking for interesting 
destination132
– navigation DVD124
– route list141
– selecting destination using 
information132
– selecting destination via 
map131
– selecting route criteria136
– starting destination 
guidance138
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance138
– terminating/continuing 
destination guidance138
– voice instructions141
– volume adjustment142
"Navigation voice 
instructions"53,141
Neck support, refer to Front 
head restraints48
"New address" for navigation 
system134
"New destination"126,131
New remote controls28
"New route"142
New wheels and tires206
"Next entertainment 
source"53
"Normal" with EDC85
Nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation105
Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles67
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing226
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for OBD Onboard 
Diagnostics interface215
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications201
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil210
Oil change interval
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models or 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models
– refer to Service 
requirements72
"On a new destination" for 
navigation system132
"Onboard info"71
Onboard monitor, refer to 
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit216
"On destination"132
"On location"132
Opening and closing
– comfort access36
– from inside32
– from outside30
– using door lock32
– using the remote control30
Operating principle, iDrive17
Operation by voice for mobile 
phone187
– adjusting volume188
– canceling187
– commands187
– correcting phone 
number188
– dialing phone number188
– placing a call188
– redialing189
– voice phone book188 

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Options"195
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine 
data232
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control104
Outside temperature 
display70
– changing unit of measure79
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control150
– screen display20
P
"P 400"65
"P 500"65
"P 500 Sport"65
Panic mode31
Park Distance Control PDC81
"Parked car operation"106
"Parked car ventilation"106
Parked car ventilation
– activating activation 
times107
– LED101
– setting activation time106
– switching on and off 
directly106
Parking, vehicle60
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control81
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control81
Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake61
Parking lamps96
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs217
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down52
"Pathway lighting"97
Pathway lighting97"PDC"82
"PDC display on"82
PDC Park Distance Control81
Personal Profile29
"Perspective"140
"Phone"178,180,183
Phone book182
– changing entry184
– creating and editing voice 
phone book188
– deleting all entries185
– deleting entry185
– dialing phone number184
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book185
– dialing183
– most recent numbers185
– selecting in phone book185
– Top 8185
Pinch protection system of 
power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit225
"Play" on the radio162
Plugging unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter105
Position, refer to Displaying 
current position145
Position, refer to Storing 
current position134
"POWER"54
POWER, refer to M Engine 
Dynamic Control64
Power failure223
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
"Presets" on the 
radio154,162
Presetting parked car 
ventilation activation 
times106
Pressure, tires202
– producing with M Mobility 
System218Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor87
"Profile"197
Programmable button on 
steering wheel53
Programmable memory 
buttons21
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system of 
windows40
R
Radiator fluid, refer to 
Coolant213
Radio
– Autostore156
– controls150
– High Definition Radio158
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio161
– selecting frequency 
manually155
– selecting 
waveband150,154
– station search155
– station selection154
– station with best 
reception156
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
– Weather Band, refer to 
Weather news flashes158
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off60
– switched on59
– with comfort access37
Radio stations, storing156
Rain sensor, windshield wiper 
system66
"Random", random play 
sequence167 

Everything from A to Z
252 "Random all" in audio 
mode168
"Random directory" in audio 
mode167
Random play sequence
– CD changer167
– CD player167
"RDS"157
Reading lamps100
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps217
Rearview mirrors, refer to 
Mirrors51
Rear window
– heating103
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"184
Reception
– quality157
– radio stations157
– regional station156
Reception quality of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Rechargeable flashlight110
Recirculated-air mode, refer 
to AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control104
Recirculation of air, refer to 
AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control104
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats46
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch77
"Redial" for mobile phone184
Redialing with mobile 
phone189
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps217
Refueling200
Releasing, hood208
Releasing the locks, refer to 
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not 
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range71Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer71
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener108
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from 
windows103
"Repeat directory" in audio 
mode167
"Repeat" in audio mode167
"Repeat track" in audio 
mode
167
Replacement fuses223
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs216
Replacing tires, changing a 
wheel220
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel201
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
"Reset"87,88
– stopwatch77
– tone settings153
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings153
"Reset to default" with 
MDrive54
Residual heat105
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retreaded tires206
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reverse gear62
– manual transmission61
Road map140
"Roadside 
Assistance"186,192Roadside Assistance225
Roadside assistance192
Roadside parking lamps98
– replacing bulbs, refer to 
Parking lamps217
Rollover protection system on 
Convertible92
– lowering92
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing226
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route136
– bypassing sections142
– changing142
– changing criteria136
– display139
– displaying arrow display139
– displaying map view140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– selecting136
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions141
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view140
"Route preference", 
changing136
Route selection136
Rubber parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire88
– flat tire88
S
Safety belts50
– damage51
– indicator lamp50
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– reminder50
– sitting safely45
Safety belt tensioners, refer to 
Safety belts50 

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities235
– luggage compartment235
– mobile phone182
– setting speed-
dependent152
– voice instructions142
– windshield cleaning system, 
refer to Capacities235
Volume adjustment in audio 
mode
– front-to-rear152
– right/left152
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control74
Warning triangle225
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models214
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir67
– wiper system67
Washing the vehicle, also refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water117
Waveband for radio154
"WB"150,158
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth205
Weather news flashes158
Website BMW4
Weights235
Welcome lamps96
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires206
Wheel/tire damage205Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires206
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions233
Wheels and tires202
Width, refer to 
Dimensions233
Wind deflector43
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort 
access37
– convenient operation31,32
– opening and closing, 
Convertible38
– opening and closing, 
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system66
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows103
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display93
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain 
sensor66
– capacities, reservoir235
– filler neck for washer 
fluid209
– nozzles67
– washer fluid67
– wiper system66
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Washer system, replacing 
wiper blades216
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system66
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Winter tires206
– setting speed limit76
– storage207
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing216Wiper system66
– rain sensor66
– washer fluid67
– windshield washer 
nozzles67
"With highways" for 
navigation system136
Wood decoration, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Word matching principle for 
navigation137
Working in the engine 
compartment208
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer 
to Onboard tool kit216
X
Xenon lamps216
– replacing bulbs216
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable button on 
steering wheel53
– settings, refer to MDrive53
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile29