
Telephoning
196 7.Move the highlight marker to the second 
field from the top, select "Phone" and press 
the controller.
8.Select "Pair new phone" and press the con-
troller.
9.Select "Start pairing" and press the control-
ler.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
Preparation with mobile phone
10.Additional operations must be carried out 
on the mobile phone and differ depending 
on the model, refer to the operating instruc-
tions of your mobile phone, e.g. find, con-
nect or pair under Bluetooth device. The 
Bluetooth name of the vehicle is also shown 
on the mobile phone display.
11.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on 
the mobile phone display.
Pairing
Depending on your mobile phone, you will first 
be requested consecutively via the display of 
your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue-
tooth passkey you specified.
12.Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, approx. 
30 seconds are available for entering the 
Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone 
and on the Control Display.
13.Move the highlight marker to the third field 
from the top, select "Confirm passkey" and 
press the controller.
14.Wait several seconds until the "Communi-
cation" menu is displayed.
The next time you use the mobile phone inside 
the vehicle, it will be recognized within a few 
minutes as long as the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on.
With some mobile phone models it may 
be necessary to make certain settings for 
a permanent Bluetooth link, e.g. via the menu 
item Authorization or Secure connection. Refer 
to the operating instructions of your mobile 
phone.< 

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Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The BMW maintenance system supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The ultimate objective is to 
ensure economical maintenance by providing 
the ideal service for your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell 
your BMW, a complete dealer service history 
will prove to be an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show 
remaining distances and times of selected 
maintenance intervals and legally mandated 
deadlines, refer to page82:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads, separate for the front and rear
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in remote control
Your vehicle stores the information required 
maintenance continuously in the remote con-
trol during driving. After accessing the data 
stored in the remote control, your BMW Service 
Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of 
service procedures for your own individual vehi-
cle. You should therefore hand over the remote 
control you last used to drive to the BMW Ser-
vice Advisor when you take your vehicle in for 
service.
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer 
to page88, otherwise the effectiveness 
of CBS Condition Based Service is not 
ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and 
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.< 

Care
240 When using high-pressure cleaning jets, 
do not remain in one place for a long time 
and be sure to maintain a distance of at least 
12 in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance 
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty 
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the 
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a 
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or 
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with plenty of 
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated 
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers 
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to 
prevent streaking.
The presence of wax and sealant residues 
and dirt on the windows leads to streaking 
during wiper operation and results in premature 
wear on wiper blades as well as interference 
with the rain sensor.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value 
and protects the paint from the long-term 
effects of aggressive substances.Regionally occurring environmental factors can 
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore 
important to tailor the frequency and extent of 
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive 
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, 
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the 
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish 
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when w a t e r  n o  l o ng e r  b e a ds  
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax 
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use 
products that contain silicone to care for 
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door 
handles, or window frames with plenty of water 
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels. 
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel 
cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acid-containing, 
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and 
do not use steam cleaners at temperatures 
greater than 1407/606; otherwise you may 
damage your vehicle.< 

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3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem 
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source 
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page95, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page97.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example 
reduced track stability on braking, extended 
braking distance, and altered self-steering 
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction 
with winter tires, these characteristics are more 
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be 
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to 
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure 
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. Connections, refer to 
Jump starting on page254.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always 
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping 
over during transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to 
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost 
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page50.
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page87.
>Radio 
Radio stations must be stored again, refer 
to page174.
>Navigation system 
You must wait until the system becomes 
functional again, refer to page142.
>Glass roof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to 
page44.
>Panorama glass roof
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer 
to page46.
>Active steering
The system is deactivated and must be 
reinitialized, refer to page99. Until then, 
larger steering wheel movements are 
required.
>Power windows 
The pinch prevention system for the power 
windows must be reinitialized, refer to 
page42.
Talk to your BMW center before placing 
the stored vehicle back in service.<
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub- 

Short commands of voice command system
268
 menu
To open "Parked car ventilation"119{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"119{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times119{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open the   menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"22{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"32, 35{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"56{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"68{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements", 211 82{Service requirements}
To open "Service"82, 211{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings214{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"85{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"102{Head-Up Display}
To set brightness of Control Display88{Brightness}
To open "Units"89{Units}
To open "Language"89, 142{Language}
To open "Time"87{Time}
To open "Date"88{Date}
To open "PDC"90{PDC}
To open "FTM"95{FTM}
To open "TPM"97{
TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"197{Bluetooth}
To open "HDC"93{HDC}
To activate BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision settings} 

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Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer81
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance156
"Arrow display" in 
navigation157
"Arrow display pop-up 
instructions"143
Ashtray
– front125
– rear126
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist209
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems91
Assistance window21
"Assist. window off"22
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control117
Audio168,171,176
– controls168
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
Audio device, external124
Automatic
– air distribution115
– air volume115
– cruise control71
– garage door opener121
– headlamp control108
– service notification211
– steering wheel 
adjustment49
– storing stations174
– tailgate operation38
Automatic car washes136
Automatic climate control114
– automatic air 
distribution115
– parked car ventilation118
– switching on and off118
– ventilation in rear118Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing35
Automatic curb monitor55
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control108
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps109
– refer to Interior lamps112
– refer to Pathway lighting109
– refer to Welcome lamps108
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam 
assistant110
Automatic low beams, refer to 
High-beam assistant110
"Automatic programs"115
Automatic roll-up cover, 
Sports Wagon128
Automatic soft closing35
Automatic speed reduction for 
descents, refer to HDC Hill 
Descent Control93
Automatic station search173
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– interlock65
– kick-down65
– manually unlocking and 
locking transmission lock66
– shiftlock65
– towing256
– tow-starting257
– with comfort access42
"Automatic ventilation"119
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control115
"Auto Request"211
"Autostore" on the 
radio172,174
"AUX"168,188,190
AUX-IN connection188
"AUX IN" in audio mode188
Average fuel consumption80
– setting units89
Average speed, refer to 
Computer80"Avoid ferries" in 
navigation155
"Avoid highways" in 
navigation155
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation154
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms40
"Avoid tollroads" in 
navigation155
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights263
"A - Z"202
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support49
Backrests, refer to Seats48
Backrest width adjustment48
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs246
"Balance", tone control170
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit254
Bass, refer to Tone 
control169
"Bass", tone control169
Battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery251
– jump starting254
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort 
access42
BC button, refer to 
Computer80
Being towed256
Belts, refer to Safety belts52
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders125
Blower, refer to Air 
volume116
"Bluetooth"195
BMW
– Car Shampoo241
"BMW Assist"210,211 

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Cargo bay
– capacity263
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually, Sports 
Wagon38
– emergency release37
– expanding, Sports 
Wagon128
– floor panel flap, refer to 
Compartment in floor, 
Sports Wagon129
– locking separately36
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate36
– opening from inside36
– opening from inside, Sports 
Wagon37
– opening from outside36
– opening from outside, 
Sports Wagon37
– opening with remote 
control33
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover128
Caring for the vehicle 
finish240
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control30
Car phone194
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest123
– refer to Mobile phone194
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio172
Car Shampoo241
Car wash63,136
– with comfort access42
Car washes239
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system135
"Categories"180
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control91
CBS Condition Based 
Service237
"CD"168,182CD changer182
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse186
– installation location186
– random sequence185
– repeating a track185
– sampling tracks184
– selecting a CD182
– selecting a track183
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume
169
CD player182
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse186
– random sequence185
– repeating a track185
– sampling a track184
– selecting a track183
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
Center armrest
– front123
– rear127
Center brake lamp247
Center console14
"Central locking"32
Central locking
– from inside35
– from outside32
Central locking system32
– comfort access40
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to 
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on 
Control Display89
Changing scale for 
navigation158
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display89
Changing wheels229,248
CHECK button85
Check Control84
"Check Control 
messages"85
Check Gas Cap221Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure222
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH59
Child restraints58
Child restraint systems58
Child-safety lock61
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely58
Chime, refer to Check 
Control84
Chock249
Chrome-plated parts241
Chrome polish241
Cigarette lighter125
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices126
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care239
"Climate"53,115
Clock79
– 12h/24h format88
– hour signal88
– setting time and date87
Closing
– from inside35
– from outside32
Closing fuel filler cap221
Clothes hooks124
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine63
Comfort access40
– observe in car wash42
– replacing battery, remote 
control42
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Comfort seat48
"Communication"200,210,2
11,213
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer182
– refer to CD player182 

Everything from A to Z
274 Compact wheel
– inflation pressure223,224
– wheel change250
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock62
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports 
Wagon129
– refer to Storage area 
package, Sports Wagon130
– refer to Storage 
compartments124
Compressed audio files182
Computer80
– displays on Control 
Display81
– hour signal88
"Concert hall", tone 
control171
"Concierge"213
Concierge service212
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked136
Condition Based Service 
CBS237
"Confirmation"34
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices126
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption80
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control80
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption80
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"157
"Contrast" with BMW Night 
Vision106
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness88
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof33
– windows33
– windows and glass sunroof 
with comfort access41
Coolant235
– checking level235
– temperature79
Cooling, maximum117
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant235
Cooling function, automatic 
climate control
117
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant235
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Cornering Brake Control 
CBC91
Country of destination for 
navigation145
Courtesy lamps112
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone123
Cruise control70
– active cruise control71
Cruising range80
Cup holders125
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights263
Current consumption, refer to 
Energy Control80
Current position
– displaying163
– entering152
– storing152
"Curve mode" with BMW 
Night Vision106
"Customer 
Relations"204,212
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data260
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical260
– dimensions261
– engine260
– weights263
Date79,88
– date format88
– retrieval79
– setting88
"Date format"88
Daytime running lamps109
"Deactivated"51
Defect
– door lock34
– fuel filler door220
– glass sunroof44
– luggage compartment lid36
– panorama glass sunroof46
– tailgate38
Defrosting windows116
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation116
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows116
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows116
"Delete address book" in 
navigation154
"Delete all numbers" in mobile 
phone mode203
"Delete data" in 
navigation154
"Delete" in mobile phone 
mode203
Destination address
– deleting153
– entering144,147
Destination for navigation
– destination list151
– entering via voice147
– entry144
– selecting from address 
book153
– selecting using 
information150
– storing152