
Controls
 33Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can open the luggage compartment lid 
even when the alarm system is armed, by 
pressing the   button on the remote control, 
refer to page28. The lid is locked and moni-
tored again as soon as you close it.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system if you find 
yourself in a dangerous situation:
Press the   button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off an alarm
>Unlock the car with the remote control, refer 
to page27.
>Insert the remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking: 
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are 
not properly closed. Even if you do not close 
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator 
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 
10 seconds. The interior m o t i o n  s e n s o r  a n d  
the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.>The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: 
your vehicle has not been disturbed while 
you were away.
>If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking 
until the remote control is inserted in the 
ignition, but for no longer than approx. 
5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed 
while you were away.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm 
system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel 
or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass roof must 
be completely closed
*.
Convertible
The interior of the car is monitored up to the 
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys-
tem is activated together with the interior 
motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The 
alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling 
objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unin-
tentional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following 
situations:
>In duplex garages
>During transport on car-carrying trains, 
boats/ships or on a trailer
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Press the   button on the remote control 
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then 
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and  

Driving
58
Changing selector lever positions
>With the ignition switched on or the engine 
running, the selector lever can be moved 
out of position P: interlock.
>Before moving the lever away from P or N 
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the 
brake; otherwise the selector lever will 
refuse to move: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping 
after you select a driving position, 
depress the brake until you are ready to 
start.<
A lock prevents you from inadvertently engag-
ing selector lever positions R and P. To cancel 
the lock, press the button on the front of the 
selector lever, see arrow.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. 
The rear wheels are locked.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
You can select this in a car wash, for example. 
The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-
ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con-
sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi-
tion D.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum 
performance. 
Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation 
M/S
Move selector lever from position D toward the 
left into the M/S shifting slot:
The sport program is activated and DS is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. This position is 
recommended for a performance-oriented driv-
ing style.
To use the automatic mode again, move the 
selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting gears via the selector lever
When you press the selector lever forwards or 
backwards, the manual mode is activated and 
Steptronic changes gear. M1 through M6 are 
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only 
when they will result in a plausible combination 
of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, 
a downshift that would cause the engine to 
overrev will not be executed by the system. The 
gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, followed by the gear actually in 
use.
Shifting gears via shift paddles* on the 
steering wheel
The shift paddles allow you to shift gears 
quickly since both hands can remain on the 
steering wheel. 

Everything from A - Z
242
Everything from A - Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions and 
refers you to the page where 
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System83
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request224
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control100
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering89
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display89
Adaptive Head Light94
Additives
– coolant209
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125,131
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support43
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control144
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Air flow rate99
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure194
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection161
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires205
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System 
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights235Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights235
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer71
Ashtray
– front108
– rear108
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air flow rate98
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes213
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC99
Automatic Service 
Request187
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever 
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing
226
– tow-starting226 

Everything from A - Z
244 Care213
– automatic car washes213
– care products213
– carpets215
– CD/DVD drives216
– chrome parts214
– displays215
– exterior213
– fine wood parts215
– headlamps214
– high-pressure washer213
– interior215
– leather215
– light-alloy wheels215
– paintwork214
– plastic parts215
– retractable hardtop214
– rubber seals214
– safety belts215
– sensors and cameras215
– upholstery and cloth 
trim215
– washing the car 
manually214
– windows214
– wiper blades214
Cargo, securing120
Cargo bay
– capacity235
– convenient access34
– folding up the floor 
panel111
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps96
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points222
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo215
Car wash118
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system117
CBS Condition Based 
Service
211
CD, audio playback152
CD changer152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– installation location156
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player152
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse154
– random play sequence153
– selecting a track152
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest106
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb222
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access34
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs218
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display72
Changing wheels222Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment207
Check Control77
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child-restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts215
Chrome polish215
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter108
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care213
Clock
69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine55
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass104
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service183
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked118
Condition Based Service 
CBS211
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26 

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