
Controls
 27Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page76
>Date format, refer to page77
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to 
page80
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page80
>Units of measure, refer to page72
>Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*, refer to page82
>Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page93
>Pathway lighting, refer to page94
>Daytime running lamps, refer to page94
>Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air flow rate and distribu-
tion, refer to page98 ff
>Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to page144
>Tone control, refer to page144
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page145
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the 
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
>Convertible: glove compartment
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with convenient access*, via the 
handles on the driver's and front passen-
ger's doors
In addition, if the remote control is used, the 
welcome lamps, interior lamps and the door's 
courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. The 
alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system,
 refer to 
page32.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 
should therefore take the remote control with 
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside.<
Convertible: to operate the retractable 
hardtop with the remote control, the 
doors and luggage compartment lid must be 
closed and the cargo bay partition must be 
folded down and engaged on both sides. Refer 
also to page39.<
Unlocking
Press the   button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the 
welcome lamps come on.
Setting unlocking characteristics
You can set whether only the driver's door or 
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the 
button is pressed for the first time.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16. 

Refueling
192
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to 
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and 
observe all applicable regulations when 
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak 
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the 
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler door
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press 
the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly 
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the 
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed 
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or 
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release 
the fuel filler door manually:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler door is released.
Convertible
1.Loosen the right-hand cargo bay trim panel 
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
2.Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is 
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety 
instructions provided at filling stations, 
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or 
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler 
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead 
to
>premature pump shutoff 

Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control 
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release192
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient 
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106 

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