
Everything from A - Z
234
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning62
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track145
ID3 tags, refer to Album 
information153
Identification marks, tire 
coding188
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness73
– changing language73
– changing units of measure 
and display format65
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time69
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness49
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on49
Ignition lock49
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– MDrive45
– M Dynamic Mode77
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM80
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM79Initializing
– after power failure209
– compass, refer to Digital 
compass, calibrating96
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– glass roof36
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and 
date69
Installation location
– CD changer148
– navigation DVD drive116
– telephone98
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions128
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting87
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control94
Interior lamps87
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror43
– automatic dimming 
feature43
– compass96
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers59
Intersection, entering, 
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port155
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface156
J
Jacking points208
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting211
Jump starting211
K
Key, refer to Remote 
control26
Keyless go, refer to 
Convenient access32
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access32
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Knock control184
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control85
– parking lamps/low beams85
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs203
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts41
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo109
Last destinations120
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system47
Launch Control57
Leather care201
LED light-emitting diodes203
Length, refer to 
Dimensions219
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb206
Light-alloy wheels200
Light-emitting diodes 
LED203
Lighter99
– connecting electrical 
appliances100
Lighting
– instruments87
– lamps and bulbs203
– vehicle, refer to Lamps85
Light switch85
Limit, refer to Speed limit72
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo109
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access32
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside29
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps85
– automatic85
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment lid30
– convenient access33
– emergency release31
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack109
Lumbar support38
LW, waveband139
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires190
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– tires79
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control70
Managing music153
Manual car wash200
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
– transmission lock54Manual transmission51
– tow-starting214
Map display129
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Master key, refer to Remote 
control26
Maximum cooling90
Maximum speed
– with winter tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic 
Mode76
"MDrive"44
MDrive44
M dual clutch transmission 
with Drivelogic52
– kick-down53
– Launch Control57
– neutral53
– reverse gear53
– sequential mode53
– Shift Lights56
– shiftlock53
– tow-starting214
– unlocking transmission lock 
manually54
M Dynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp77
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions219
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory40
M Engine Dynamics 
Control58
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System197
– for automatic climate 
control92
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System197
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14Mirror dimming feature43
Mirrors42
– automatic curb monitor43
– exterior mirrors42
– heating43
– interior rearview mirror43
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory40
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash42
M Mobility System206
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest98
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest98
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone162
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor78
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port155
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB-audio interface156
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher58
– refer to Wiper system59
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, playing152
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236 Music collection151
– backup154
– importing154
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port155
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB-audio 
interface156
Music search152
N
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off128
Navigation data116
Navigation drive, location116
Navigation DVD116
Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing a route 
section128
– continuing destination 
guidance127
– destination entry117
– displaying current 
position133
– entering a destination by 
voice123
– entering a destination 
manually117
– route list128
– selecting destination via 
map122
– selecting route criteria127
– special destinations120
– starting destination 
guidance127
– terminating destination 
guidance127
– voice instructions128
– volume adjustment129
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments98
Neutral53
New tires189
North-facing map129Nozzles89
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data218
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope213
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for On-Board Diagnosis198
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications184
Odometer62
Oil, refer to Engine oil193
Oil consumption193
Oil level193
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal208
Onboard tool kit203
Opening and closing
– convenient access32
– from inside29
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation127
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation92
Output, refer to Engine 
data218
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control91
Outside temperature 
display62
– changing units of 
measure65
– in computer65
Outside temperature 
warning62
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature63
Overview
– radio control136
P
Paintwork care200
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control75
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car ventilation92
– preselecting switch-on 
times93
– switching on and off 
directly93
Parking
– vehicle50
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake51
– indicator lamp51
Parking lamps85
Parking lamps/low beams85
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function43
Pathway lighting86
Personal Profile26
Phone book165
Phone numbers
– dialing166
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric36
– windows35
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
Polish201
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control92
Position, refer to Current 
position, displaying133
Postal code, entering for 
navigation118
Power failure209
Power windows34
– safety switch35
Power windows, refer to 
Windows34
Pressure, tires186
Pressure monitoring, tires78
– Flat Tire Monitor78
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM79
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric36
– windows35
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch211
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor78
R
Radio
– controls136
– High Definition Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting a waveband139
– storing stations139
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Radio-operated key, refer to 
Remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness49
Radio readiness49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Rain sensor59
Reading lamps88
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps205
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints39
– folding down backrests100
– folding head restraint down 
and up40
Rear ventilation92
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors42
Rear window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds97
Rear window defroster92
Rear window safety switch35Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality140
– radio station140
Recirculated-air mode91
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode91
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest38
Refueling184
Releasing
– hood192
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range64
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– convenient access32
– garage door opener94
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction28,33
– removing from the ignition 
lock49
– service data197
Replacement remote 
control
26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs203
Replacing tires189
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires189
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge63
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings138
Residual heat91
Restraint systems
– for children46
– refer to Safety belts41
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear53
– manual transmission52
Road map129
Roadside 
Assistance175,210Roadside parking lamps87
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements66
Roller blind
– sun blinds97
Roof load capacity220
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack109
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away213
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route127,128
– bypassing sections128
– changing127,128
– changing criteria127
– displaying streets or towns/
cities128
– map display129
– selecting127
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions128
Route map, refer to Map 
display129
Route section, changing128
Route selection127
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment41
Safety belts41
– damage42
– indicator/warning lamp42
– reminder42
– sitting safely37
Safety systems
– airbags82
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS76
– brake system76
– driving stability control 
systems76
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
– safety belts41
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238 Satellite radio142
– enabling channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting212
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio142
Sealant, filling207
Seat adjustment
– electric38
– mechanical38
Seat and mirror memory40
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder42
Seat heating40
Seats37
– adjusting electrically38
– adjusting the seats38
– heating40
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory40
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory40
– sitting safely37
Securing cargo102
Securing the vehicle
– from inside29
– from outside27
Selecting new scale for 
navigation129
Selector lever positions52
Sequential M Gearbox with 
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs55
Sequential mode53
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance210
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance210
Service data in the remote 
control197
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS197
Service Request179Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS197
Service requirements66
Services status180
Settings
– changing settings on the 
Control Display73
– clock, 12h/24h format69
– configuring, refer to 
MDrive44
– DVD
147
– language73
Settings and information65
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times93
Shifting54
Shifting gears
– manual transmission51
Shift lever52
Shift Lights56
Shiftlock53
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel54
Shift-up display, refer to Shift 
Lights56
Shock absorber control, refer 
to Electronic Damper 
Control EDC77
Short commands for the voice 
activation system221
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route127
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags82
Side window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds97
Side windows, refer to 
Windows34
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely37
– with airbags37
– with head restraint37
– with safety belts37
Ski bag102Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric35
Slot for remote control49
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray99
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing171
– use162
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment98
Snow chains191
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD198
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances100
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request210
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses,209
Spare fuses, refer to 
Fuses209
Special destinations120
Speed
– with winter tires190
Speed limit72
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps59
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems76
Start/stop button49
– starting the engine50
– switching off the engine50
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine50
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting211
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Starting difficulties
– jump starting211
Starting the engine
– start/stop button49
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam jet199,200
Steering wheel43
– adjustment43
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– lock49
– locking with convenient 
access33
– MDrive button44
– shift paddles54
Steering wheel buttons, refer 
to Shift paddles54
Storage202
Storage compartments98
Storage nets101
"Store Channel"
on the radio143
Storing music151
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory40
Storing tires190
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments98
Street, entering, 
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires186
Sun blinds97
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning62
SVCD146
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine50Switching on
– audio136
– CD changer136
– CD player136
– radio136
Switching the cooling function 
on and off91
Switch-on times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting93
Symbols4
– status information19
– traffic bulletins for navigation 
system130
T
Tachometer62
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb206
Tail lamps205
– replacing bulb205
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities220
Technical data218
– capacities220
– dimensions219
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telephone162
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
TeleService Diagnosis176
TeleService Help176
Temperature
– automatic climate control90
– changing unit of measure65
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature63
Temperature display
– outside temperature62
– outside temperature 
warning62
– setting the units65
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control60
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo109The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp206
Through-loading system100
Tilt alarm sensor32
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror43
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times93
Tire inflation pressure186
– loss79,80
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM79
– resetting the system80
– system limitations79
– warning lamp80
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor79
Tire Quality Grading188
Tires
– age188
– air loss80
– breaking in106
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels208
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– labels188
– minimum tread depth189
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM79
– puncture79
– replacing189
– size188
– storage190
– tread depth189
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth189
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires190
– winter tires190
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240 TMC station, refer to
Traffic bulletins130
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit203
Top 50 of music 
collection153
Torque, refer to Engine 
data218
Tow bar213
Tow fitting212
– screw thread212
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away212
Towing212
– with manual 
transmission213
– with M dual clutch 
transmission213
Towing and tow-starting212
Towing methods213
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope213
Tow-starting212,213
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor79
Track
– selecting on CD144
Traction control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic bulletins for 
navigation130
– during destination 
guidance131
– in map display131
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
bulletins130Transmission
– Drivelogic55
– Launch Control57
– manual transmission51
– reverse gear53
– Shift Lights56
– unlocking transmission lock 
manually54
Transmission lock, unlocking 
manually54
Transporting children 
safely46
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo109
Travel instructions, 
refer to Voice 
instructions128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread189
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer62
Triple turn signal activation58
Trip odometer62
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid30
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions219
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal58
Turn signals58
TV
– control elements136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading109
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188
Units
– average consumption65
– temperature65
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control94Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control94
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking32
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– luggage compartment lid33
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access32
USB-audio interface156
V
VCD146
Vehicle
– battery208
– breaking in106
– cargo loading108
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment193
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions219
– parking50
– weight220
Vehicle jack208
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position133
Vehicle storage202
Ventilation92
– draft-free92
– in the rear92
Ventilation, refer to Climate89
Ventilation while at a 
standstill92
Vents, refer to Ventilation92
Video menu146
Video playback146
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions128
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands221
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Voice instructions from 
navigation system128
– repeating129
– switching on/off128
– volume129
Volume136
– audio sources136
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities220
– mobile phone165
– TV136
– voice instructions129
Volume balance, tone 
setting137
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control70
Warning triangle211
Washer fluid60
– content of the reservoir60
Washer fluid reservoir60
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray99
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water107
Water penetration199,200
Waveband with the radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth189
Weights220
Welcome lamps85
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires190
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions219
Wheels, new189
Wheels and tires186
Width, refer to 
Dimensions219Windows34
– convenient operation28
– convenient operation with 
convenient access33
– opening, closing34
– pinch protection system35
– safety switch35
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning59
Windshield wash59
– filling capacity, reservoir220
– nozzles60
– reservoir for washer fluid60
– washer fluid60
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing203
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system59
Winter tires190
– setting speed limit72
– storage190
Wiper blade replacement203
Wiper system59
Word-matching principle for 
navigation127
Work in the engine 
compartment192
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit203
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb204
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to MDrive44
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile26
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