
Everything from A - Z
248 Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– residual heat99
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate97
Heating while at a standstill, 
refer to Using residual 
heat99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo119
Height, refer to 
Dimensions233
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio148
High-pressure 
washer213,214
High water, refer to Driving 
through water118
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria135
Hill Descent Control HDC84
Hills118
Holders for cups107
Homepage BMW4
Hood206
Hooks for shopping bags110
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking or unlocking 
separately31
Hot exhaust system117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio148Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature
warning69
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track153
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires204
– tire coding202
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– changing language80
– changing settings80
– changing units of measure 
and display format72
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time76
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86Initializing
– after power failure222
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating104
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– glass roof37
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and 
date76
Installation location
– CD changer156
– navigation DVD drive124
– telephone106
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions
136
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Interior lamps96
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– compass104
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control57
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers60
Intersection, entering, 
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface164
J
Jacking points222
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting225
Jump starting225 

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to 
Convenient access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kick-down58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control93
– parking lamps/low beams93
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs218
Language, changing on 
Control Display80
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system53
Leather care215
LED Light-emitting 
diodes218
Length, refer to 
Dimensions233
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb222
Light-alloy wheels215
Light-emitting diodes 
LED218
Lighter108
– connecting electrical 
appliances108Lighting
– instruments95
– lamps and bulbs218
– vehicle, refer to Lamps93
Light switch93
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load119
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking31
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps93
– automatic93
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage compartment lid31
– convenient access34
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside
31
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack121
Lumbar support44
LW, waveband147
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires205
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system211Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– tires86
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control77
Manual car wash214
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map display137
Map for navigation
– changing scale137
– entering destination130
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– with winter tires205
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions233
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– for automatic climate 
control100
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature50 

Everything from A - Z
250 Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash49
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest106
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB-audio interface164
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing161
Music, playing160
Music, storing159Music collection159
– backup162
– importing162
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB-audio 
interface164
Music search160
N
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off136
Navigation data124
Navigation drive, location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation system124
– address book127
– bypassing a route 
section136
– continuing destination 
guidance135
– destination entry125
– displaying current 
position141
– entering a destination by 
voice131
– entering a destination 
manually125
– route list136
– selecting destination via 
map130
– selecting route criteria135
– special destinations128
– starting destination 
guidance135
– terminating destination 
guidance135
– voice instructions136
– volume adjustment137
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments106
New tires204
North-facing map137
Nozzles97Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data232
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope227
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil207
Oil consumption207
Oil level207
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal222
Onboard tool kit217
Opening and closing
– convenient access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation135
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine 
data232
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside-temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature 
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control144 

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display80
– clock, 12h/24h mode76
– DVD155
– language80
Settings and information72
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times101
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions58
Short commands for the voice 
activation system236
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route135
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to 
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag111
Ski bag for convertible, refer to 
Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing179
– use170Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment106
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD212
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request224
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses,223
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses223
Special destinations128
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires86
– with winter tires
205
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps60
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems83
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine55
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine55
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting225
Starting difficulties
– jump starting225
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation125Station, selecting
– radio147
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam jet213,214
Steering wheel50
– adjustment50
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating51
– lock55
– locking with convenient 
access34
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Storage216
Storage compartments106
Storage nets110
"Store Channel" 
in radio151
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory47
Storing tires205
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments106
Street, entering, 
navigation126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires194
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning69
SVCD154
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function 
on and off100