
Reference 229
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support38
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment38
Backrest width adjustment39
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats39
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb205,206
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps205
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch211
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods213
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter171
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment98
Bass, tone setting136
Battery208
– charging208
– disposal34,208
– jump starting211
– remote control26
– temporary power failure209
Battery for mobile phone171
Battery renewal
– remote control34
– remote control for vehicle34
Being towed212
Belts, refer to Safety belts41
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts41
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders99
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate91
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating164
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo201
BMW Assist, activating176BMW Assist175
BMW center180
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System197
BMW Search176
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders99
Brake assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements66
Brake force display82
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb205,206
Brake lights
– brake force display82
Brake pads106
– breaking in106
Brake rotors107
– brakes106
– breaking in106
Brakes
– ABS76
– BMW Maintenance 
System197
– brake force display82
– breaking in106
– parking brake51
– service requirements66
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely107
Brake system106
– BMW Maintenance 
System197
– breaking in106
– disc brakes107
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance210
Breaking in the clutch106
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential106
Break-in period106
Brightness of the Control 
Display73
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs203Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button49
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Call
– accepting165
– ending166
– rejecting166
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing166
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders99
Capacities220
Capacity of the cargo bay220
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery208
Car care, refer to Care199
Care199
– automatic car washes199
– care products199
– carpets201
– CD/DVD drives201
– chrome parts200
– displays201
– exterior199
– fine wood parts201
– headlamps200
– high-pressure washer199
– interior201
– leather201
– light-alloy wheels200
– paintwork200
– plastic parts201
– rubber seals200
– safety belts201
– sensors and cameras201
– upholstery and cloth 
trim201
– washing the car 
manually200
– windows200
– wiper blades200
Cargo, securing109
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230 Cargo bay
– capacity220
– convenient access33
– folding up the floor 
panel101
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps87
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
Cargo loading
– securing cargo109
– stowing cargo109
– vehicle108
Car jack
– jacking points208
Car key, refer to Remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car shampoo201
Car wash
– before entering51
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system106
CBS Condition Based 
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– installation location148
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest98
Center brake lamp, replacing 
bulb206
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside29
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access32
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs203
Changing gears54
Changing the language on the 
Control Display73
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display65
Changing wheels208
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment193
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH47
Child-restraint systems46
Child-safety lock48
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely46
Chrome parts201
Chrome polish201
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter99
Cleaning headlamps59
– washer fluid60Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care199
Clock62
– 12h/24h mode69
– setting the time and date69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside29
– from outside27
Clothes hooks98
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine50
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access32
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock49
Compass96
Computer63
– displays on Control 
Display64
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service175
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked108
Condition Based Service 
CBS197
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile
26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections128
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances100
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption64
Consumption indicator, refer 
to Average consumption64
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Control Display
– brightness73
– changing the language73
– switching off/on19
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient access32
– replacing the battery34
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with convenient 
access33
– windows28
– windows with convenient 
access33
Coolant196
– checking level196
Coolant temperature63
Cooling, maximum90
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant196
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant196
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive Head 
Light86
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light86
Correct tires190
Country codes DVD146
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps87
Criteria for route127
Cross-hairs in navigation122
Cruise control60
Cruising range64
Cup holders99
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights220
Current playback of music 
collection152
Current position
– displaying133
Customer Relations179D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting87
Data, technical218
– dimensions219
– engine218
– weights220
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting69
Daytime running lamps86
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags83
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
Destination, entering by town/
city name117
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice123
– entering via map122
– entry117
– home address120
– manual entry117
Destination guidance127
– bypassing a route 
section128
– changing specified 
route127
– continuing127
– starting127
– voice instructions128
– volume of voice 
instructions129
Digital clock62
Digital compass96
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio140Dimensions219
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals58
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions128
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data218
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting87
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant196
– remote control battery34
– vehicle battery208
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements66
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC75
Door key, refer to Remote 
control26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation29
DOT Quality Grades188
Draft-free ventilation92
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders99
Drivelogic55
Drive mode53
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
Drive-off assistant78
Drive position, engaging, refer 
to Selector lever 
positions52
Drive programs, refer to 
Drivelogic55
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232 Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams85
Driving notes106
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant78
Driving stability control 
systems76
Driving through water107
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes106
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function91
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control76
DVD
– country codes146
– settings147
– video playback146
DVD menu147
DVD video146
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp77
– M Dynamic Mode MDM76
E
EDC, refer to Electronic 
Damper Control77
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player136
Electric
– seat adjustment38
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door184
– glass roof36
– M dual clutch transmission 
with Drivelogic54
Electric seat38
Electric seat adjustment38
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access33
Electronic brake-force 
distribution76
Electronic Damper Control 
EDC77
Electronic oil level check193Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release184
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof36
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock29
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside31
Emergency Request210
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance210
Engine
– breaking in106
– data218
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature63
– speed218
– starting50
– starting, convenient 
access32
– switching off50
Engine compartment193
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant196
Engine oil
– adding195
– BMW Maintenance 
System197
– checking level193
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements66
– possible displays194
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data218
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data
218
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine50
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps87
Entry map for destination122Equalizer, tone setting137
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control70
Event data recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system106
Exterior mirrors42
– adjusting42
– automatic dimming 
feature43
– automatic heating43
– folding in and out42
External audio device98
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away212
– for tying down loads109
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control70
Failure of an electrical 
consumer209
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm32
– switching off an alarm32
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts41
Fastest route for 
navigation127
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control92
First aid pouch211
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock49
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM79
Flat tire, repairing206
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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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At a glance
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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At a glance
Controls
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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