
Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for active cruise control
*61
5 Tachometer 67
6 Engine oil temperature
*68
Energy Control
*68
7 Display for
>Clock 67
> Outside temperature 67
> Indicator and warning lamps 758
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*55
> Computer 69
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 71
> Odometer and trip odometer 67
> Checking engine oil level
*212
> Settings and information 70
>  There is a Check Control 
message 75
9 Fuel gauge 68
10 Resetting the trip odometer 67
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18
Move the controller to the 
left or right to change 
between the panels.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi-
cate that additional  panels can be opened.
Open the Options menu
Press the OPTION button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move  the controller to the 
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu 
appears.
The "Options" menu contains the following:
> Screen settings, refer to page 19.
> Control options for the selected menu.
Adjusting settings
1.Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is displayed.
3. Press the controller to confirm the setting.
The scroll bar on the  right side indicates 
whether additional menu items or set-
tings can be selected that are currently not vis-
ible. <
Example: setting the clock
1.Press the  MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is 
highlighted, and then press the controller.
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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 
page 74
> Date format, refer to page 75
> Brightness of Control Display, refer to 
page 78
> Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page 78
> Units of measure, refer to page 71
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*, refer to page 80
> Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page 90
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 91
> Daytime running lamps, refer to page 91
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air fl ow rate and distribu-
tion, refer to page 95 ff
> Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to page 142
> Tone control, refer to page 142
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page 143
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/tailgate
> Fuel filler door
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 remo te control is used, the 
interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps
* 
are also switched on or off. The alarm system* 
is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system,
 refer to 
page 33.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page 30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system un locks 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 ve hicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside. <
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 pr inciple refer to page16.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Everything under control
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, clock
1Knob in the instrument cluster
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
>To reset the trip odometer while the ignition 
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature 
and odometer briefly while the ignition is 
switched off
Units of measure
To select the respective  units of measure, miles 
or km for the odometer as well as  7 or  6 for 
the outside temperature, refer to page 71.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time , refer to page73.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+3 6, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above Select the symbol. +37 7/+3 6. 
You should therefore driv e carefully on bridges  and shaded roads, for example, otherwise there 
is an increased risk of an accident.
<
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting trip odometer: 
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in 
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer re ading briefly after the 
remote control has been  taken out of the igni-
tion lock:
Press button 1  in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Never force the engine speed up into the red 
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel 
supply is interrupted to  protect the engine.
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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please 
schedule a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally required 
inspections*
Make sure the date on th e Control Display is set 
correctly, refer to page 74, otherwise the effec-
tiveness of CBS Conditio n Based Service is not 
ensured.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
7. Create the settings.
8. Press the controller to  apply the setting. 
The year is  highlighted. 9.
Turn the controller to  make the adjustment.
10. Press the controller to  apply the setting. 
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: 
Move the controller to the left.
More information on the BMW Maintenance 
System can be found on page 216.
Automatic Service Request*
Data regarding the maintenance status or 
legally mandated inspecti ons of the vehicle are 
automatically transmitted to your BMW center 
prior to a service due date.
You can check when your BMW center was 
notified.
iDrive, for operating pr inciple refer to page16.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Options"
4. "Last Service Request"
Clock
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also  to Personal Profile on 
page 26.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the 
time format below.
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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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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer69
– displays on Control 
Display 69
Computer, refer to iDrive 16
Concierge service 181
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 117
Condition Based Service 
CBS 216
Configuring settings, refer to  Personal Profile 26
Confirmation signals for  locking/unlocking the 
vehicle 28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections 134
Connecting vacuum cleaner,  refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances 105
Consumption, refer to  Average consumption 69
Consumption display
– average consumption 69
– Energy Control 68
Control Center, refer to  iDrive 16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive 16
– adjusting brightness 78
– switching on/off 19
Controller, refer to iDrive 16
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 16
Convenient access 34
– replacing the battery 35
Convenient operation
– glass roof 28
– windows 28
Coolant 215
– checking level 215
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling, maximum 95
Cooling fluid, refer to  Coolant 215
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant 215
Copyright 2 Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs
224
Corner-illuminating lamps,  refer to Adaptive Head 
Light 91
Cornering lamps, refer to  Adaptive Head Light 91
Correct tires 209
Country codes DVD 152
Courtesy lamps, refer to  Interior lamps 93
Criteria for route 133
Cross-hairs in navigation 128
Cruise control 59
– active 61
– malfunctio
 n61
Cruising range 69
Cup holders 104
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights 241
Current fuel consumption,  refer to Energy Control 68
Current playback of music  collection 158
Current position
– displaying 139
Customer Relations 185
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to  Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 92
Data, technical 238
– dimensions 239
– engine 238
– weights 241
Data transfer 186
Date
– date format 75
– setting 74
Daytime running lamps 91
– replacing bulbs 223
DBC Dynamic Brake  Control 81 Deactivating front passenger 
airbags 88
Deadlocking, refer to  Locking 28
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler door 190
– glass roof 37
– panorama glass roof 39
Destination, entering by town/ city name 123
Destination address
– entering 123,129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 129
– entering via map 128
– entry 123
– home address 126
– manual entry 123
Destination guidance 133
– bypassing a route  section 134
– changing specified  route 133
– continuing 133
– starting 133
– voice instructions 134
– volume of voice 
instructions 135
Diesel exhaust fluid 193
Diesel fuel 191
Diesel particulate filter 115
Digital clock 67
Digital compass 101
Digital radio, refer to High  Definition Radio 146
Dimensions 239
Dipstick, engine oil 212
Directional indicators, refer to  Turn signals 57
Direction instructions, refer to  Vo
 ice instructions 134
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book 125
Displacement, refer to Engine  data 238
Display, refer to iDrive  controls 16
"Display current location" 139
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Environmentally friendly driving, refer to Energy 
Control 68
Equalizer, tone setting 143
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control 75
Event data recorders 217
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system 115
Expanding the cargo bay 107
Exterior mirrors 47
– adjusting 47
– automatic dimming 
feature 48
– automatic heating 47
– folding in and out 47
External audio device 103
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away 233
– for tying down loads 118
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 75
Failure of an electrical  consumer 229
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional  alarm 34
– switching off an alarm 33
Fastening safety belts, refer to  Safety belts 46
Fastest route for  navigation 133
Fast forward
– CD changer 152
– CD player 152
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 97
First aid pouch 231
Fixture for remote control,  refer to Ignition lock 53
Flash when locking/ unlocking 28 Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires
209
– Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 84
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
– indicating a flat tire 84
– indicator/warning lamp 84
– initializing the system 83
– malfunction 84
– snow chains 83,210
– system limits 83
Flat tires, refer to Tire  condition 208
Fluid reservoir, refer to  Washer fluid reservoir 59
FM, waveband 145
Fog lamps 92
– indicator lamp 13,92
Folding rear seat backrest 107
Folding up the floor panel 109
Footbrake, refer to Braking  safely 116
Footwell lamps, refer to  Interior lamps 93
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to  xDrive 82
Free memory capacity, music 
collection 159
Front airbags 88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 83
Fuel 191
– additives 192
– average consumption 69
– gauge 68
– high-qu
 ality brands 191
– quality 191
– specifications 191
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities 242
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel  gauge 68
Fuel display, refer to Fuel  gauge 68
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control 68 Fuel filler door
190
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction 190
Fuses 229
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control 99
Gasoline
– refer to Average  consumption 69
Gasoline, refer  to Required 
fuel 191
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge 68
Gear indicator, automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 55
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 56
– manual transmission 55
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 56
– manual transmission 55
General driving notes 115
Glass roof, electric 37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction 37
– convenient operation 28,29
– initializing 37
– opening, closing 37
– pinch protection system 37
– power failure 37
– raising 37
– remote control 28
Glove compartment 102
GPS navigation, refer to  Navigation system 122
Grills 94
Gross vehicle weight, refer to  Weights 241
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