
Everything under control
76
Everything under control
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, clock, 
date
1Time, outside temperature and date
2Odometer and trip odometer
3Press button:
>with ignition switched on, trip odometer 
is reset
>with ignition switched off, time, outside 
temperature, and odometer are briefly 
displayed.
From radio readiness the outside temperature 
and the time are displayed.
To request the date:
Press the CHECK button in the turn signal lever, 
refer to page82.
Time and date setting, refer to page84.
You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the 
Control Display, refer to Units of measure on 
page86.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal 
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display. There is 
an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/
+36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the 
shade, otherwise there is an increased accident 
risk.<
Tachometer
Avoid engine speeds in the white-striped 
advance warning field, arrow1, if possible.
Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn-
ing field, arrow2. At high revs in this range, the 
flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine 
become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In 
addition, a message appears on the Control 
Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page224. 

Under the hood
224
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has 
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to 
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX 
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the 
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to 
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until it clicks.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible. 

Everything from A to Z
254 Convenient operation
– convertible top33,34
– glass sunroof32,34
– windows32,34
Convertible
– convertible program for 
automatic climate 
control111
– opening and closing 
windows41
– rollover protection 
system97
– top44
– wind deflector47
Convertible top
– closing manually45
– convenient operation34
– emergency closing45
– opening and closing44
Convertible top care228
Coolant223
– checking level224
– temperature76
Cooling, maximum113
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant223
Cooling function, automatic 
climate control113
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant223
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC88
Country of destination for 
navigation137
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps108
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone119
Cruise control67
– active cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cup holders15,120
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights245
"Current position"155Current position
– displaying155
– entering144
– storing144
"Curve mode" with BMW 
Night Vision102
"Customer 
Relations"196,204
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data
242
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting108
Data, technical242
– dimensions243
– engine242
– weights245
"Date"85
Date76
– date format85
– setting85
"Date format"85
"Daytime running 
lamps"105,108
Daytime running lamps105
– replacing bulbs232
"Deactivated"52
Defect
– door lock34
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid36
– tires, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor90
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor92
Defrosting windows112
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation112
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows112
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows112
"Delete address book" in 
navigation146"Delete all numbers" in mobile 
phone mode195
"Delete data" in 
navigation146
"Delete" in mobile phone 
mode195
Destination address
– deleting145
– entering136,139
Destination for navigation
– destination list143
– entering via voice139
– entry136
– selecting from address 
book145
– selecting using 
information142
– storing144
Destination guidance148
– bypassing route 
sections152
– canceling voice 
instructions57
– changing specified 
route
146
– displaying route149
– distance and arrival148
– interrupting148
– starting148
– terminating/continuing148
– voice instructions151
– volume of voice 
instructions152
Destination list for 
navigation143
Destinations recently driven 
to143
"Details" in audio 
mode176,182
"Details" in radio mode172
"Detour" in navigation155
"Dial" in mobile phone 
mode193
"Dial number"193
"Diamond button"57
Digital clock76
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio168 

Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Dimensions
– Convertible244
– Coupe243
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals65
Direction announcements, 
refer to Voice 
instructions151
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions151
Directory, refer to Phone 
book194
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book144
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data242
"Display"86
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display elements, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data207
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting108
"Display off"22
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"85,99
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display98
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access40
– coolant223
– vehicle battery233
Distance, refer to 
Computer78
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control68
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer78
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control87
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps108Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Door lock34
"Door locks"32,80
Doors
– manual operation34
– remote control32
DOT Quality Grades216
Draft-free ventilation114
Drinks holder, refer to Cup 
holders120
"Driver's door only"32
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams
104
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route149
Driving stability control 
systems88
Driving through water128
Driving tips, refer to General 
driving notes126
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function113
Drying the air, refer to Cooling 
function113
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control89
– indicator lamp13,89
– malfunction90
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp13,90
DVD for navigation134
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp90
Dynamic Drive90
Dynamic Driving Control64
"Dynamic route" in 
navigation147
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC89
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering 
rear53Easy entry/exit56
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
in area of CD player160
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top45
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door212
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid36
– storage compartment, hotel 
function35
Electrical steering wheel 
adjustment56
Electric convertible top44
Electronic brake-force 
distribution88
Electronic oil level check222
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top45
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door212
– glass sunroof43
– hotel function35
– luggage compartment lid36
– transmission lock, sport 
automatic transmission64
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
cargo bay37
Emergency request235
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance236
"Enabled services"207
"Enabled TeleServices"204
"Enable services"207
"End call"194 

Everything from A to Z
256 Engine
– breaking-in126
– data242
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed242
– starting61
– starting, comfort access38
– switching off61
– switching off when equipped 
with Automatic 
transmission, with comfort 
access40
Engine compartment221
Engine coolant223
Engine oil
– adding223
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils223
– approved oils223
– electronic oil level check222
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements79
– oil change223
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils223
– recommended oils223
– temperature77
– temperature gauge77
"Engine oil level"222
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data242
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine61
"Enter address"136,144
Entering destination via town/
city name137
Entering intersection, 
navigation138
Entering rear53
Entering the 
address136,139
Entering town/city for 
navigation137
Entering zip code for 
navigation138"Entertainment"160
Entertainment sound output 
on/off161
Entry map for destination141
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control163
"Equalizer", tone control163
"ESN"171
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Event Data Recorders226
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system127
Exterior mirrors55
– adjusting55
– automatic dimming 
feature56
– automatic heating55
– folding in and out55
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror56
External audio device119
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting237
F
Fader, refer to Tone 
control162
"Fader", tone control162
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control81
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off 
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts54
Fastest route for 
navigation146
"Fast route" in navigation147
Filler neck for washer fluid67
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter114First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit236
First-aid kit236
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals33
– triple turn signal 
activation66
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– run-flat tires92,93,218
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor92
– warning lamp92,93
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat 
tires218
Flat Tire Monitor90
– false alarms91
– initializing system91
– snow chains219
– system limits91
– warning lamp92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid67
FM, waveband164
"FM" waveband160,164
Fog lamps108
– indicator lamp13,108
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible37
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps108
Forward, fast
– CD changer178
– CD player178
For your own safety
6
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria146
Front airbags95
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating96
"FTM"91