
Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for
>Active cruise control
*75
>Leaving lane warning
*106
5Tachometer79
6Energy Control80
7Display for
>Clock/date79
>Outside temperature79
>Indicator and warning lamps84
>Speed of cruise control
*71
>Desired speed for active cruise 
control
*758Display for
>Odometer and trip odometer79
>Computer80
>Date and remaining travel distance 
for service requirements82
>Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic
*64
>Sport automatic transmission
*67
>HDC Hill Descent Control
*93 93
>High-beam assistant
*110
> Check Control message present84
9Fuel gauge80
10Resetting trip odometer79 

Controls
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the 
instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars 
along with the sides of the headliner. Do not 
attempt to remove or dismantle the steering 
wheel. Do not touch the individual components 
immediately after the system has been trig-
gered, because there is a danger of burns. 
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or 
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have 
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a BMW center 
or a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel and has the required explosives 
licenses. Otherwise unprofessional attempts to 
service the system could lead to failure in an 
emergency or undesired airbag triggering, 
either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warnings and information on the airbags is also 
provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front 
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-
face of the front passenger seat. The front and 
side airbags on the front passenger side are 
activated or deactivated accordingly by the sys-
tem.
The current status of the front passenger 
airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is 
indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior 
rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front 
passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front 
passenger seat, observe the safety infor-
mation and handling instructions under Trans-
porting children safely refer to page58.
The front and side airbags on the front passen-
ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and 
adults in certain sitting positions; then the indi-
cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights 
up. In these cases, change the sitting position 
so that the front passenger airbags are acti-
vated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the 
desired status cannot be produced by changing 
the sitting position, transport the correspond-
ing person on the rear seat. Do not fit seat cov-ers, seat cushion padding, ball mats or other 
items onto the front passenger seat unless they 
are specifically recommended by BMW. Do not 
lay objects under the seat which could press 
against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor-
rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface 
cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger 
airbags
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
arrangement of the switches and indicator 
lamps may differ somewhat.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags indicates the operating status of the front 
and side airbags on the front passenger side 
depending on the seat occupation. The indica-
tor lamp shows whether the front passenger 
airbags are activated or deactivated.
>The indicator lamp lights up when a child in 
a child restraint system intended for the 
purpose is properly detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags on the front pas-
senger side are not activated.
Most child's seats are detected by the 
system. Especially the child's seats 
required by the NHTSA at the time the vehicle is 
manufactured. After installing a child's seat, 
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front 
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that 
the child's seat has been detected and the front 
passenger airbags are not activated.<
>The indicator lamp does not light up if, for 
example, the system detects a person of 
sufficient size seated correctly on the seat. 
The front and side airbags on the front pas-
senger side are activated. 

BMW Assist
210 Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center, see below.
You also have access to the BMW Assist con-
cierge service via the Internet.
Characteristics of the offered services
The following characteristics apply to the ser-
vices:
>The offered services are country-specific.
>Voice contact is established or data are 
transmitted, depending on the equipment 
and the country. In some countries, it is 
possible to do both.
>The data transmitted can, for example, be 
the vehicle data, your current position or the 
CBS Condition Based Service data.
Using services
Contacting BMW Assist Response 
Center
You can contact the BMW Assist Response 
Center via the SOS button.
1.Briefly press protective cover to open. 
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
arrangement of the switches and indicator 
lamps may differ somewhat.
2.Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
The BMW Assist Response Center is con-
tacted.
Roadside assistance
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forward to select 
"Communication".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "BMW Assist" is selected 
and press the controller.
4.Select "Roadside Assistance" and press 
the controller.
If the location can be determined, the cur-
rent vehicle position is displayed.
5.Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
you to the Roadside Assistance of the 
BMW Group. 

Mobility
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Conditions for an emergency request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone. 
With this equipment, an emergency request 
is still possible when no mobile phone is 
paired with the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated. 
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page215.
>Radio readiness is activated.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a 
mobile phone network.
>The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
Once your BMW Assist subscription expires, 
the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by 
a BMW center without you having to visit a 
workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has 
been deactivated, emergency requests are not 
possible. The BMW Assist system can be reac-
tivated by a BMW center after signing a new 
contract.
Initiating an emergency request
1.Briefly press protective cover to open. 
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the 
arrangement of the switches and indicator 
lamps may differ somewhat.
2.Press the SOS button for at least 
2seconds.
The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the 
voice connection to the BMW Assist Response 
Center has been established, the LED flashes.Even if you are unable to answer, the BMW 
Assist Response Center can take further steps 
to help you under certain conditions.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until 
the connection has been established. You will 
then be able to provide a detailed description of 
the situation.
If the current position of your vehicle can be 
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist 
Response Center cannot be heard over the 
hands-free system, it is possible that the 
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The BMW 
Assist Response Center may still be able to 
hear you, though.
Under certain conditions, an emergency 
request is automatically initiated immediately 
after a severe accident. Pressing the button 
does not interfere with this.
For technical reasons, the emergency request 
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable condi-
tions.
You can also use other services of 
BMW Assist with this button, refer to 
page209.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in the luggage 
compartment lid/tailgate. 

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
Copyright2
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 

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