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Repeating and canceling voice 
instructions
With the programmable buttons on the steering 
wheel you can also create the following set-
tings, refer to page56:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Press button longer.
Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted while a voice 
instruction is being output.
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-
sary.
2.Turn the knob during the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the 
audio sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Bypassing route sections
During destination guidance, you can revise the 
navigation system's route recommendations to 
avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the 
number of miles/kilometers that you want to 
travel before returning to the original route.1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "New route" is 
selected and press the controller.
3.Turn the controller to enter the desired 
number and press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To exit from the menu without changing the 
route:
 Select the arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
In many congested areas, you can receive traf-
fic information transmitted by radio stations. 
The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic 
management centers and the traffic information 
is periodically updated.
During destination guidance, the traffic infor-
mation relevant to your planned route is auto-
matically displayed. Whether destination guid-
ance is active or not, you can have the traffic 
information displayed in the map view or in the 
traffic info list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the    menu. 

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On/off and tone
The following audio sources have shared con-
trols and setting options:
>Professional
* radio or 
Business radio
>CD player
>CD changer
*
Controls
The audio sources can be operated using:
>Buttons in the area of the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
>Programmable memory buttons, refer to 
page22
Buttons in area of CD player
The layout of the buttons can vary depending 
on your vehicle's equipment.
One drive:
Two drives:1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switch on/off.
When the system is switched on, the 
most recently selected radio station or 
CD track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume.
2Drive for audio CDs
3 Eject CD
4 Station scan/track search
>Change radio station.
>Select track for CD player and 
CD changer.
5Drive for navigation DVDs
Operation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open 
"Entertainment".
You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
>"WB": weatherband station
>"SAT": satellite radio
>"CD": CD player or CD changer
*
>"AUX"AUX-IN connection
>USB-audio interface
*
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
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Selecting programs of a digital station*
Some stations transmit several programs. To 
select one of these programs:
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Manual" and press the controller.
3.Select a station that is received digitally.
 This symbol is displayed when a station 
is being received digitally.
4.Switch to the next program of the digital 
station with the   buttons on the radio 
or the steering wheel.
You can store a station, refer to page174.
Updating stations offering digital 
reception
If you are on a longer journey and leave the 
transmission range of the stations originally set, 
you can update the list of stations with the best 
reception.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Change into the second field from the top.3.Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
4.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
5.Select "Autostore  " and press the con-
troller.
The display of the stations offering digital 
reception is updated. This can take up to 2 min-
utes.
Displaying additional information
With the digital stations, additional information 
on the current track is displayed, e.g. the name 
of the artist.
1.Select a station and press the controller.
2.Select "Details" and press the controller. 

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BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an emergency request
* has 
been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vice will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after sign-
ing a new contract.
Requirements
You can use BMW Assist when the following 
requirements are met:
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
on to a mobile phone network. This network 
must be capable of transmitting the ser-
vices.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position.
>In order to activate and update BMW Assist, 
a GPS signal must be available.
>You have subscribed to BMW Assist with 
your BMW center or with the BMW Assist 
Response Center. Activation must be com-
pleted.
>BMW Assist is activated, refer to page215.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency request, refer to page253: 
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist 
Response Center. The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes 
further steps to help you.
>Automatic collision notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center immediately after a serious acci-
dent. If possible, the BMW Assist Response 
Center contacts you and takes further steps 
to help you.
>Enhanced roadside assistance: 
You can call Roadside Assistance
* of the 
BMW Group should you require help in the 
event of a breakdown. If possible, the vehi-
cle data and position data are transmitted 
during this time.
>BMW Customer Relations: 
For information related to your vehicle, call 
BMW Customer Relations.
>BMW Assist My Info:
Using the BMW Assist Internet portal, you 
can transmit addresses and text messages 
into the vehicle and have them displayed.
>BMW TeleServices
*: 
The data on the service status of your vehi-
cle or on required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center either automati-
cally prior to the due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote door unlock: 
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, 
e.g. if your remote control is not available 
and you want to have the vehicle unlocked.
>Stolen vehicle recovery: 
After your vehicle has been reported to the 
police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response 
Center can locate its position.
In addition, you can be provided with other ser-
vices, e.g. the concierge service or information 
on route planning, traffic conditions, and the 
weather. With Critical Calling, you can make a 
limited number of calls via the BMW Assist 
Response Center, e.g. if you do not have your 
mobile phone with you.
* 

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214 4.Select "My Info" and press the controller.
The transmitted messages are automatically 
displayed.
You can receive and display up to a maximum of 
ten messages. Additional messages can only 
be received once old messages have been 
deleted.
In order to display an existing message:
Select message and press the controller.
If you have received a message with a phone 
number, then you can send it to your mobile 
phone provided that your phone has been 
paired with the vehicle.
If you have received a message with an address, 
then you can send it to your navigation sys-
tem
*.
1.Select message and press the controller.
2.Select "Options" and press the controller.
3.Select the desired menu item:
>To dial a received phone number, select 
"Call" and press the controller.
>If your vehicle has a navigation system: 
To adopt a received destination address 
into the navigation system, select 
"Select as destination" and press the 
controller.
>To delete a received message, select 
"Delete" and press the controller.
Updating BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
You will be notified of any changes in the ser-
vices offered by BMW Assist. In this case you 
should update the service functions.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Enabled Assist services" is 
selected and press the controller.
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6.If applicable, select "Options" and press the 
controller.
7.Select "Update services" and press the 
controller.
Activating BMW Assist
BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser-
vices.
Requirements
>Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current position. Reception is best when 
you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
>Leave the ignition switched on during the 
activation process.
Activating
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-
tings" is selected and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Enabled Assist services" is 
selected and press the controller.
6.Select "Enable services" and press the con-
troller.
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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- 

Everything from A to Z
288 Units
– average fuel 
consumption89
– temperature89
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control121
Universal remote control121
"Unlock button"32
Unlocking
– from inside35
– from outside32
– setting unlocking 
behavior32
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access40
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access40
"Update services"215
USB-audio interface/mobile 
phone audio interface189
"USB" in audio mode190
"Use current location as 
address"152,154
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal251
– refer to Replacing battery42
Using turn signals68
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting250
Vehicle
– battery251
– breaking-in134
– loading137
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions261
– parking63
– weights263
"Vehicle / Tires" in 
unlokking32
Vehicle care, refer to Care239
Vehicle jack249
– jacking points250Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position163
Ventilation118
– draft-free118
– in rear118
– while stationary118
Venting, refer to 
Ventilation118
Vent outlets114
– refer to Ventilation118
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control114
Vents, refer to Ventilation118
"Vent settings"116
Viscosity235
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance with voice 
instructions159
Voice command system
– overview24
– short commands265
Voice instructions for 
navigation system159
– muting57
– repeating57,160
– switching on/off57,159
– volume160
Voice phone book206
Volume168
– audio sources168
– cargo bay263
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities264
– mobile phone200
– setting speed-
dependent170
– voice instructions160
– windshield cleaning system, 
refer to Capacities264
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control84Warning on leaving lane, refer 
to Leaving lane warning106
Warning triangle253
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models237
Washer fluid70
– capacity of the reservoir70
Waste container, refer to 
Ashtray125
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water136
Water penetration239,240
Waveband for radio172
"WB"168,176
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth229
Weather news flashes176
Website BMW4
Weights263
Welcome lamps108
"Welcome light"109
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires229
Wheel/tire damage229
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions261
Wheels and tires222
Width, refer to 
Dimensions261
Windows42
– convenient operation33
– convenient operation from 
outside34
– convenient operation with 
comfort access41
– rear window, Sports 
Wagon37
– safety switch43
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system69
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows116
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display102