
Everything from A - Z
252
Care
218
– automatic car washes 218
– care products 218
– carpets 220
– CD/DVD drives 221
– chrome parts 219
– displays 220
– exterior 218
– fine wood parts 220
– headlamps 219
– high-pressure washer 218
– interior 220
– leather 220
– light-alloy wheels 219
– paintwork 219
– plastic parts 220
– rubber seals 219
– safety belts 220
– sensors and cameras 220
– upholstery and cloth  trim 220
– washing the car 
manually 219
– windows 219
– wiper blades 219
Cargo, securing 118
Cargo bay 107
– capacity 241
– convenient access 35
– folding up the floor  panel 109
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 93
– opening from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– partition net 107
– roll-up cover 107
Cargo bay lid, refer to  Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 30
Cargo bay net, refer to  Partition net 107
Cargo loading 117
– securing cargo 118
– stowing cargo 118
– vehicle 117
Car jack
– jacking points 228 Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 103
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 168
Car radio, refer to Radio 145
Car s
hampoo 220
Car wash 117
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system 115
CBS Condition Based  Service 216
CD, audio playback 150
CD changer 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– installation location 154
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
CD player 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Center armrest 103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 228
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Central locking system 27
– convenient access 34
– hotel function 32
– setting unlocking  characteristics 27 Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 223
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display 71
Changing wheels 228
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 212
Check Control 75
Check Gas Cap 190
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH 50
Child-restraint systems 49
Child-safety lock 52
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 49
Chrome parts 220
Chrome polish 220
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Ligh
 ter104
Cleaning headlamps 58
– washer fluid 59
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 218
Clock 67
– 12h/24h mode 74
– setting the time and date 74
– setting time 73
Closing
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 103
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 53
Combined instrument, refer to  Instrument cluster 12
Comfort access, refer to  Convenient access 34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 53
Compass 101
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H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake 54
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 82
HD radio, refer to High  Definition Radio 146
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, 
automatic 90
Headlamp cover 224
Headlamp flasher 57
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs 224
Head restraints 43
– rear, removing 44
– sitting safely 41
Heated
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– seats 45
Heating
– mirrors 47
– rear window 97
– residual heat 96
– seats 45
– steering wheel 48
Heating and ventilation, refer  to Climate 94
Heating while at a standstill,  refer to Using residual 
heat 96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing  cargo 118
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 239
Height adjustment
– seats 42
– steering wheel 48
High beams 92
– headlamp flasher 92
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulbs 224
High Definition Radio 146High-pressure 
washer 218,219
High water, refer to Driving  through water 116
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria 133
Hill Descent Control HDC 82
Hills 116
Holders for cups 104
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 211
Hooks for shopping bags 108
Ho
rn 10, 11
Hotel function, refer to  Locking or unlocking 
separately 32
Hot exhaust system 115
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to  Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC 81
Hydroplaning 116
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio 146
Ice warning, refer to Outside  temperature
warning 67
ID3 tag, refer to Information  about the track 151
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires 209
– tire coding 207
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 78
– changing language 78
– changing settings 78
– changing units of measure  and display format 71
– controls 16
– menu guidance 17
– operating principle 16
– overview 16
– setting the date and time 74
– start menu 17
– status information 19
iDrive operating principle 16Ignition
53
– switched off 53
– switched on 53
Ignition key, refer to Remote  control with integrated 
key 26
Ignition key position 1, refer to  Radio readiness 53
Ignition key position 2, refer to  Ignition on 53
Ignition lock 53
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning 
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 86
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire  inflation pressure 195
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 84
Initializing
– after power failure 229
– compass, refer to  Calibrating 101
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
– glass roof 37
– panorama glass roof 39
– radio, refer to Station,  storing 145
– refer to Setting  the time and 
date 74
Installation location
– CD changer 154
– navigation DVD drive 122
– telephone 103
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instr
 uctions 134
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 92
Instrument panel, refer to  Cockpit 10
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote  control 99
Interior lamps 93
– remote control 28
Interior motion sensor 33
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Interior rearview mirror48
– automatic dimming 
feature 48
– compass 101
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control 55
Intermittent mode of the  wipers 58
Intersection, entering,  navigation 124
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port 161
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface 162
J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive 16
Jumpering, refer to Jump  starting 231
Jump starting 231
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 26
Keyless go, refer to 
Convenient access 34
Keyless opening and closing,  refer to Convenient 
access 34
Key Memory, refer to Personal  Profile 26
Kick-down 56
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 56
Knock control 191
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control 90
– parking lamps/low beams 90
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs 223
Language, changing on  Control Display 78 Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts 46
Lashing eyes, refer to  Securing cargo 118
Last destinations 126
LATCH child-restraint fixing  system 50
Leather care 220
LED Light-emitting  diodes 223
Length, refer to 
Dimensions 239
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb 228
Light-alloy wheels 219
Light-emitting diodes 
LED 223
Lighter 104
– connecting electrical 
appliances 105
Lighting
– instruments 92
– lamps and bulbs 223
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 90
Light switch 90
Limit, refer to Speed limit 77
Load 118
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo 118
Lock buttons, doors, refer to  Locking 30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation  signal 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 28
– without remote  control, refer 
to Convenient access 34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Longlife oils
– alternative oil types 215
– approved engine oils 215
Low-beam headlamps 90
– automatic 90
Low beams
– replacing bulbs 224Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support 43
Luggage compartment lid 30
– convenient access 35
– emergency release 32
– locking or unlocking  separately 32
– open
 ing from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– remote control 28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 119
Lumbar support 43
LW, waveband 145
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires 210
Maintenance, refer to Service  Booklet
Maintenance system 216
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 57
– luggage compartment lid 31
– tires 84
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control 75
Manual car wash 219
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic 56
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– driver's door 29
– fuel filler door 190
– glass roof 37
– luggage compartment lid 31
– panorama glass roof 39
– transmission lock, automatic  transmission 57
Manual transmission 55
Map display 135
Map for navigation
– changing scale 135
– entering destination 128
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Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key 26
Maximum cooling 95
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 210
Measurements, refer to  Dimensions 239
Memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 45
MENU button 16
Menus, refer to iDrive 16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance  System 216
– for automatic climate 
control 97
Microfilter/activated-charcoal  filter
– BMW Maintenance  System 216
Microphone
– telephone 14
– voice commands 14
Mirror dimming feature 48
Mirrors 47
– automatic curb monitor 47
– exterior mirrors 47
– heating 47
– interior rearview mirror 48
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 45
Mirrors, folding in before  entering a car wash 47
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 171
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing 168
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 103
– operation via iDrive 171
– pairing 168
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation  location, refer to Center 
armrest 103
Mobile phone, refer to  Telephone 168 Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer  to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls 16
Monitoring system for tire  pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 83
MP3 player, connecting, refer  to AUX-IN port 161
MP3 player, connecting, refer  to USB-audio interface 162
Multifunctional steering  wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 57
– refe
r to Wiper system 58
Multimedia screen, refer to  iDrive 16
Music, managing 159
Music, playing 158
Music, storing 157
Music collection 157
– backup 160
– importing 160
Music player, connecting,  refer to AUX-IN port 161
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB-audio 
interface 162
Music search 158
N
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off 134
Navigation data 122
Navigation drive, location 122
Navigation DVD 122 Navigation system
122
– address book 125
– bypassing a route  section 134
– continuing destination 
guidance 133
– destination entry 123
– displaying current 
position 139
– entering a destination by  voice 129
– entering a destination  manually 123
– route list 134
– selecting destination via  map 128
– selecting route criteria 133
– special destinations 126
– starting destination 
guidance 133
– terminating destination  guidance 133
– voice instructions 134
– volume adjustment 135
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints 43
Nets, refer to Storage  compartments 103
New tires 209
North-facing map 135
Nozzles 94
Number of cylinders, refer to  Engine data 238
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope 233O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis 217
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel  specifications 191
Odometer 67
Oil, refer to Engine oil 212
Oil consumption 212
Oil level 212
Old batteries, refer to  Disposal 229
Onboard tool kit 222
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Saving fuel114
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls 16
Screw thread for tow  fitting 233
SDARS, refer to Satellite  radio 148
Seat adjustment
– electric 42
– mechanical 42
Seat and mirror memory 45
Seat belt reminder, refer to  'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder 46
Seat heating 45
Seats 42
– adjusting electrically 42
– adjusting the seats 42
– heating 45
– memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 45
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory 45
– sitting safely 41
Securing cargo 110
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Selecting distance for active  cruise control 63
Selecting new scale for 
navigation 135
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 56
Selector lever lock, refer to  Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock 56
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 56
Service, refer to Roadside  Assistance 230
Service car, refer to Roadside  Assistance 230
Service data in the remote 
control 216 Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS 216
Service Request 185
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS 216
Service requirements 71
Services status 186
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display 78
– clock, 12h/24h mode 74
– DVD 153
– language 78
Settings and information 70
Setting times, refer to  Preselecting switch-on 
times 98
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 56
– manual 
transmission 55
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions 56
Short commands for the voice 
activation system 243
Short route in navigation, refer  to Selecting route 133
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer 151
– CD player 151
Side airbags 88
Side window blind, refer to  Roller sun blinds 102
Side windows, refer to  Windows 36
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 41
– with airbags 41
– with head restraint 41
– with safety belts 41
Ski bag 109
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass  roof 38 Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric 37
Slot for remote control 53
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 104
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 177
– use 168
Snap-in adapter, refer to  Center armrest storage 
compartment 103
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis  OBD 217
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 105
Soot particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter 115
SOS, refer to Sending an  Emergency Request 230
Sound output for  entertainment on/off 142
Spare fuses, 229
Spare fuses, refer to  Fuses 229
Special destinations 126
Speed
– Run-Flat Tires 84
– with winter tires 210
Speed limit 77
Speed limit warning, refer to  Speed limit 77
Speedometer 12
Speed Volume 143
Split rear seat backrest, refer 
to Expanding the cargo 
bay 10
7
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off 19
Split screen content, refer to  Display for split screen 
content, selecting 19
Spray nozzles, refer to  Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps 58
Stability control, refer to  Driving stability control 
systems 81
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