Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
CD player164
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse168
– random sequence167
– repeating a track167
– sampling a track166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Center armrest
– front107
– rear111
Center brake lamp224
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside34
– from outside32
Central locking system32
– comfort access38
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display78
Changing scale for
navigation140
Changing units of measure on
Control Display77
Changing wheels207,227
CHECK button73
Check Control72
"Check Control
messages"74
Check Gas Cap202
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure204
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely54
Chime, refer to Check
Control72
Chock228Chrome-plated parts220
Chrome polish220
Cigarette lighter109
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices110
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care218
"Climate"49,
99
Clock68
– 12h/24h format76
– hour signal76
– setting time and date76
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Closing fuel filler cap202
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine58
Comfort access38
– replacing battery, remote
control39
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
"Comfort" with EDC83
"Communication"182,192,1
93,195
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer164
– refer to CD player164
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments108
Compressed audio files164
Computer68
– clock68
– displays on Control
Display69
– hour signal76
"Concert hall", tone
control153
"Concierge"195
Concierge service194
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked117Condition Based Service
CBS216
"Confirmation"33
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices110
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption69
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption69
"Continue guidance to
destination?"139
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness77
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof33
– windows33
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access39
Coolant215
– checking level215
– temperature67
Cooling, maximum101
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant215
Cooling function, automatic
climate control101
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant215
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC80
Country of destination for
navigation127
Courtesy lamps97
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone107
Cruise control65
Cruising range69
Everything from A to Z
248 Cup holders109
Curb weight, refer to
Weights239
Current position
– displaying145
– entering134
– storing134
"Customer
Relations"186,194
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data238
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical238
– dimensions238
– engine238
– weights239
Date
– date format77
– setting77
Daytime running lamps94
"Deactivated"46
Defect
– door lock34
– fuel filler door202
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid36
Defrosting windows100
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation100
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows100
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows100
"Delete address book" in
navigation136
"Delete all numbers" in mobile
phone mode185
"Delete data" in
navigation136
"Delete" in mobile phone
mode185
Destination address
– deleting135
– entering126,129Destination for navigation
– destination list133
– entering via voice129
– entry126
– selecting from address
book135
– selecting using
information132
– storing134
Destination guidance138
– bypassing route
sections142
– canceling voice
instructions52
– changing specified
route136
– displaying route139
– distance and arrival138
– interrupting138
– starting138
– terminating/continuing138
– voice instructions141
– volume of voice
instructions142
Destination list for
navigation
133
Destinations recently driven
to133
"Details" in audio
mode166,172
"Details" in radio mode162
"Detour" in navigation145
"Dial" in mobile phone
mode183
"Dial number"183
Digital clock68
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio158
Dimensions238
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals63
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions141
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions141Directory, refer to Phone
book184
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book134
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238
"Display"77
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data198
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting97
"Display off"22
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"77,90
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display90
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access39
– coolant215
– vehicle battery230
Distance, refer to
Computer69
"Distance to dest."69
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer69
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control79
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system111
Door entry lighting97
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Door lock34
Door locking, confirmation
signals33
"Door locks"32
Everything from A to Z
250 Entering zip code for
navigation128
"Entertainment"150
Entertainment sound output
on/off151
Entry map for destination131
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control153
"Equalizer", tone control153
"ESN"161
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control81
Event Data Recorders217
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system116
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror50
External audio device108
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting233
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control152
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control72
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms37
– refer to Switching off
alarm37
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts47
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for
navigation136
"Fast route" in navigation137
Filler neck for washer fluid65Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System225
Filling sealant into wheel226
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter102
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit232
First-aid kit232
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals33
– triple turn signal
activation63
Flat tire
– changing wheels227
– Flat Tire Monitor84,85
– M Mobility System85,225
– refer to Tire condition206
– spare wheel228
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85
– warning lamp85,86
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms84
– initializing system84
– snow chains208
– system limits84
– warning lamp85
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid65
"FM", reception
range150,154
FM, waveband154
Folding rear backrest111
Fold-over rear backrest111
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely117
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
Forward, fast
– CD changer
168
– CD player168
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria136
Front airbags88
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front107Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
Front seat adjustment43
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel203
– average consumption69
– display68
– high-quality brands203
– quality203
– specifications203
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities239
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption69
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Fuel filler door202
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction202
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off22
Fuses230
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control105
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel203
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge68
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster61
Gearshift lever60
– manual transmission59
General driving notes116
Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Glass sunroof, electric40
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access39
– moving manually41
– remote control33
Glove compartment107
– lighting107
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights239
Ground clearance118
H
Handbrake59
– indicator lamp13,59
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing219
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"158
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio158
Head airbags88
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities239
Headlamp control,
automatic93
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps93
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system64
– filler neck for washer
fluid211
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light95
Head restraints46
– active front head
restraints46
– removing47
– sitting safely43
"Head-Up Display"53,90Head-Up Display90
– default view91
– M view90
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating98
– exterior mirrors50
– interior98
– rear window100
– residual heat101
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat101
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo119
Height, refer to
Dimensions238
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant95,97
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio158
High-pressure cleaning
jets218,219
High water, refer to Driving
through water117
Hills117
Holder for cups109
"Home address" in
navigation136
Homepage of BMW4
Hood210
Horn10
Hot exhaust system116
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in
destination entry129
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant80
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio158
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning68
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track166
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands208
– tire coding205
Idle61
iDrive16
– assistance window21
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope99
– changing date and time76
– changing language78
– changing menu page20
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure
and display type77
– confirming selection or
entry20
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus18
– operating principle18
– selecting menu item20
– setting brightness77
– start menu18
– status information21
– symbols19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
– starting engine with comfort
access39
i menu18
Imprint2
Everything from A to Z
254 Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor84
"Monitor on / off"52
Most recent mobile phone
numbers185
MP3
– compressed audio files164
– USB-audio interface/mobile
phone audio interface171
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system64
Music tracks
– finding166
– random play sequence167
– sampling, scan166
"Mute on / off"52
M view91
MW, waveband154
"My Info"196
My Info, refer to BMW Assist
My Info195
N
"Navigation"69,126
Navigation destination
– entering manually126
– home address136
– selecting via map131
Navigation drive, installation
location124
Navigation DVD124
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off141Navigation system124
– address book134
– bypassing route
sections142
– destination entry126
– destination guidance in
assistance window124
– destination list133
– displaying current
position145
– displaying route139
– entering a destination
manually126
– entering destination via
voice129
– last destinations133
– navigation DVD124
– route list141
– searching for a special
destination132
– selecting destination using
information132
– selecting destination via
map131
– selecting route criteria136
– starting destination
guidance138
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance138
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance138
– voice instructions141
– volume adjustment142
"Navigation voice
instructions"52,141
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
"New address" in
navigation134
"New destination"126,131
New remote control30
"New route"142
New wheels and tires207
"Next entertainment
source"52
"Normal" with EDC83
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles65
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing233
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface217
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications203
Oil, refer to Engine oil212
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements70
Oil temperature68
"On a new destination" in
navigation132
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"69
Onboard toolkit222
"On destination"132
"On location"132
Opening and closing
– comfort access38
– from inside34
– from outside32
– using remote control32
– using the door lock34
Operating principle, iDrive18
Operation by voice for mobile
phone187
– adjusting volume188
– canceling187
– commands187
– correcting phone
number188
– dialing phone number188
– placing a call188
– redialing189
– voice phone book188
"Options"195,197
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu18
Output, refer to Engine
data238
Reference 255
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control101
Outside temperature
display68
– changing unit of measure77
– in computer77
Overview
– operating principle18
– radio control150
– screen display21
P
"P 400"60
"P 500"60
"P 500 Sport"60
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC79
"Parked car operation"103
"Parked car ventilation"103
Parked car ventilation102
– activating activation
time103
– preselecting activation
times103
– switching on and off
directly103
Parked car ventilation system
– LED98
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control79
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control79
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake59
Parking lamps93
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/low beams
– indicator lamp13
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down50
Pathway lighting94
"PDC"80"PDC display on"80
PDC Park Distance Control79
Personal Profile31
"Perspective"140
"Phone"178,180,183
Phone book182
– changing entry184
– creating and editing voice
phone book188
– deleting all entries185
– deleting entry185
– dialing phone number184
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book185
– dialing183
– most recent numbers185
– selecting in phone book185
– Top 8185
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit232
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57
Polish220
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter102
Position, refer to Displaying
current position145
Position, refer to Storing
current position134
"POWER"53
POWER, refer to M Engine
Dynamic Control59
Power failure230
Power windows, refer to
Windows39
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation103
"Presets" in radio
mode154,162
Pressure, tires204
– producing with M Mobility
System225Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor85
"Profile"198
Programmable button on
steering wheel51
Programmable memory
buttons22
Programming button function,
refer to Programmable
button on steering wheel51
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– windows40
R
Radio
– autostore156
– controls150
– High Definition Radio158
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio161
– selecting frequency
manually155
– selecting
waveband150,154
– station search155
– station selection154
– station with the best
reception156
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
– weatherband, refer to
Weather news flashes158
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
– with comfort access39
Radio stations
– storing156
Rain sensor64
Everything from A to Z
256 "Random", random play
sequence167
"Random all" in audio
mode168
"Random directory" in audio
mode168
"RDS"157
Reading lamps97
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear111
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest111
– heating49
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket110
Rear ventilation102
Rearview mirror50
Rear window
– heating100
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds106
Rear window safety switch40
"Received calls"184
Reception
– quality157
– radio stations157
– regional station156
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information21
Recirculated-air mode101
– air recirculation101
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control101
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch75
Redialing with mobile
phone189
"Redial" in mobile phone
mode184
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps224
Refueling202Releasing
– hood210
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking38
"Relock door if not
opened"35
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range69
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer69
Remote control30
– comfort access38
– garage door opener
105
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33,39
– replacing battery39
Removing condensation on
the windows100
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode167
"Repeat" in audio mode167
"Repeat track" in audio
mode167
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels227
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls30
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs222
Replacing tires207
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires207
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge68
"Reset"85,86
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings153
"Reset" the stopwatch75
"resetting FTM …"85
"Reset to default" with
MDrive53
"Reset" tone settings153
Residual heat101Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts47
Retreaded tires207
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission59
Road map140
Roadside
Assistance186,192,232
Roadside parking lamps95
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage
rack119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route136
– bypassing sections142
– changing142
– changing criteria136
– displaying139
– displaying arrow display139
– displaying map view140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– selecting136
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions141
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view140
"Route preference",
changing136
Route selection136
S
Safety5
Everything from A to Z
258 Settings
– changing on Control
Display75
– clock, 12h/24h mode76
– configuring, refer to
MDrive52
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile31
– date77
– language78
– units of measure77
"Settings" in unlocking32
Settings menu, refer to
imenu18
"Settings" with BMW
Assist196
"Settings" with MDrive53
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times103
Shifting62
Shifting into drive position,
refer to Selector lever
positions60
Shift lights63
Shiftlock61
Shift paddles on steering
wheel62
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control83
Short commands of voice
command system240
"Short route" in
navigation137
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route136
Shoulder support44
"Show current position"132
"Show destination
position"132
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Side airbags88
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs224Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs224
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds106
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Electric glass sunroof40
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes82
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic60
"SMG Drivelogic"53,62
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing189
– using176
Snow chains208
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface217
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices110
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing35
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks166
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request231
Sound distribution in audio
mode
– front/rear fader152
– right/left balance152
Spare
– adapter for spare key30
– fuses230
– key30
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel229
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels227Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels227
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils214
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils214
Speed
– limit74
Speed-dependent
volume152
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit74
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone
control152
Speed with winter tires208
"Sport" with EDC83
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems80
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
"Start" for stopwatch75
"Start guidance"129,138
Starting, refer to Starting
engine58
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes
82
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting off
– clutch protection with
manual transmission83
– on a slippery surface83
– on uphill slopes82
Start menu, iDrive18
"Start route guidance"132
"Start service"192
"Start service" with BMW
Assist195
"State / Province" in
destination entry127
"State inspection"72