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Setting volume of voice instructions
The volume can only be adjusted while a voice 
instruction is being output.
1.Repeat the last voice  instruction, if neces-
sary.
2. Turn the knob during the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independen t of the volume of the 
audio sources.
The setting is stored fo r the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Changing route
During destination guidan ce, you can revise the 
navigation system's route recommendations to 
avoid particular stretches of road. Enter the 
number of miles/kilomete rs that you want to 
travel before returning  to the original route.
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the third field from the top. 
Turn the controller until "New route" is 
selected and press the controller.
3. Turn the controller to enter the desired 
number and press the controller. The route is recalculated.
To exit from the menu without changing the 
route:
 Select the arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
In many congested areas, you can receive traf-
fic information transmitted by radio stations. 
The traffic conditions ar e monitored by traffic 
management centers and the traffic information 
is periodically updated. 
During destination guid ance, the traffic infor-
mation relevant to your  planned route is auto-
matically displayed and,  if you wish, taken into 
account in the route planning. Whether destina-
tion guidance is active  or not, you can have the 
traffic information displayed in the map view or 
in the traffic info list.
Switching reception of traffic 
information on/off
iDrive, for operating pr inciple refer to page16.
1. Press the  button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the  menu.
3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until "Traffic Info set-
tings" is selected and press the controller. 

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You have the following choices:
>"FM" and "AM": radio reception
> "WB": Weather Band station
> "SAT": satellite radio
*
>"CD": CD player or changer*
>"AUX": AUX-In connection, USB audio 
interface
*
>"Set": depending on the audio source, 
other adjustments can be made, e.g. with 
the radio: update st ation with strongest 
reception, store station, tone control, sam-
ple stations.
From another menu, you can change 
directly to the scr een last displayed, 
refer to Comfort opening of menu items, 
page 18.<
From radio readiness, the selected audio 
source is stored for the remote control currently 
in use.
Switching on/off
To switch the Entertainment sound output on 
and off:
Press knob 1 on the CD player.
 This symbol on the  Control Display indi-
cates that sound output is switched off.
For equipment with a single drive, the sound 
output is available for approx. 20 minutes with 
the ignition switched off.
Switch on the sound output again for this pur-
pose.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired 
volume is set.
You can also adjust the  volume with buttons on 
the steering wheel, refer to page 11.
From radio readiness, the setting is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
Tone control
You can alter various tone  settings, e.g. treble 
and bass, or the speed-dependent volume 
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at 
once.
From radio readiness, the settings are stored 
for the remote contro l currently in use.
Changing tone settings
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the  menu.
3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4. Select "Audio" or "Tone / Volume" and 
press the controller.
The tone settings can also be selected when 
you have opened "Entertainment" in the start 
menu:
Select "Set" and then "Tone", and press the 
controller.
Treble and bass
1. Select "Treble / Bass" and press the con-
troller. 

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To change the selection criterion:
1.Change into the second  field from the top.
2. Select the selection criterion and press the 
controller.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample 
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
"Set" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled.
To end sampling:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the stations, and the 
radio remains on the current station.
Buttons on CD player
To sample the stations, press and hold the  button for the corresponding direction.
To end scanning, press the button again.
Selecting frequency manually
With "Manual" you can se lect stations that can 
be received in additi on to those displayed.
1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Change into the second  field from the top.
3. Select "Manual" and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller to set a certain fre-
quency.
Updating stations with best reception
If you are on a longer journey and leave the 
transmission range of the stations originally set, 
you can update the list of stations in the AM 
range with the best reception.
1.Select "AM" and pr ess the controller.
2. Change into the second  field from the top.
3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
4. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed. 

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Displaying additional information
With the digital stations, additional information 
on the current track is displayed, e.g. the name 
of the artist.
1. Select a station and press the controller.
2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
 The information is displayed.
If a digital station is received again when the 
station is changed, the additional information 
will be displayed again following a brief interrup-
tion.
Weather news flashes*
Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
of the US Department of Trade. Weather news 
flashes are repeated every four to six minutes 
and are routinely updated at intervals of one to 
three hours, and more often when necessary. 
Most stations operate 24 ho urs a day. In case of 
a storm, the National Weather Service inter-
rupts the routine weather news and transmits 
special warning messages in stead. If you have a 
question about NOAA Weather Radio, please 
contact the nearest offi ce of the National  Weather Service. Details are also provided on 
the Internet at www.nws.noaa.gov.
Calling up weather news flashes
1.
Select "WB" and press the controller.
2. Select a station.
The station for weather news flashes may be 
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist provides you with various services. 
For example, the position data of your vehicle 
can be transferred to the BMW Assist 
Response Center if an emergency request
* has 
been initiated.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi-
vidually agreed contract.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be  deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. 
After the BMW Assist system has been deacti-
vated, no BMW Assist se rvice will be available. 
The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by 
a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center after 
signing a new contract.
Requirements
If the following requirements are met, you can 
use BMW Assist:
> The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
in on a wireless communications network. 
This network must be capable of transmit-
ting the services.
> To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine the current position.
> To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS 
signal must be available.
> You have subscribed to BMW Assist with 
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or 
with the BMW Assist Response Center. 
Enabling must have been completed.
> BMW Assist is activated, refer to page 240.
Offered services
The following services are available via 
BMW Assist:
>Emergency request, refer to page 279: 
When you press the SOS button, a connec-
tion is established to the BMW Assist 
Response Center. The BMW Assist 
Response Center contacts you and takes 
further steps to help you.
> Automatic collision notification:
Under certain conditions, a connection is 
established to the BMW Assist Response 
Center after a serious accident. If possible, 
the BMW Assist Response Center contacts 
you and takes further steps to help you.
> Enhanced roadside assistance: 
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance
* 
should you require help in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle and 
position data are transmitted in the process.
> BMW Customer Relations: 
For information on all  aspects of your vehi-
cle, you can be connected to BMW Cus-
tomer Relations.
> BMW TeleServices
*: 
The data on the service status of your vehi-
cle or on required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center either automati cally prior to the due 
date or when you request a BMW service 
appointment.
> Unlocking and locking the vehicle: 
Inform the BMW Assist Response Center, 
e.g. if your remote control is not available 
and you want to have the vehicle opened or 
closed.
> Stolen vehicle recovery: 
After your vehicle has been reported to the 
police as stolen, the BMW Assist Response 
Center can locate its position.
In addition, you can be provided with other ser-
vices, e.g. the concierg e service or information 
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Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist concierge ser-
vice, you can, for example, obtain information 
on current events, filling stations or hotels and 
have their phone numbers and addresses 
transmitted. Many ho tels can be booked 
directly through the BMW concierge service.
The concierge service must be enabled sepa-
rately by the BMW Assist Response Center.
Calling up information
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 "Concierge" an d press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Start service" and press the con-
troller.
The BMW Assist Response Center will connect 
you with a BMW Assist concierge.
Displaying tr ansferred data
Select the received me ssage if necessary and 
press the controller.
Dialing a phone number or transferring 
an address for destination guidance
1. Select "Options" and press the controller.
2. Select a menu item:
> With "Call" you can  establish a telephone 
connection. A prerequisite for this is that 
your Bluetooth mobile phone has been 
paired in the vehicle.
> Press "Select as destination" to transfer the 
address to the navigation system for desti-
nation guidance.
Customizing BMW Assist
Displaying and updating services
You will be notified of  any changes in the ser-
vices offered by BMW Assist. In this case you 
should update the service functions.
1. Press the  button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the  menu. 

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Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection 
point. Maintain the battery
 in an upright position 
for transport and storage. Always restrain the 
battery to prevent it from tipping over during 
transport. <
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g. due to 
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted,  requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost 
and must be updated again:
> Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page 50.
> Time and Date 
The values must be updated again, refer to 
pages 88, 89.
> Radio 
Radio stations must be stored again, refer 
to page 180.
> Navigation system 
You must wait until the system becomes 
functional again, refer to page 170.
> Glass sunroof/panorama glass sunroof
It may only be possible to raise the glass 
sunroof/panorama gl ass sunroof The sys-
tem must be initialized, refer to page 46.
> Digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page 126.
Before removing the vehicle from stor-
age, consult your BMW Sports Activity 
Vehicle Center. <
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color  or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to a circ uit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle. <
Spare fuses, a pair of plastic tweezers and infor-
mation on the fuse assi gnment are located near 
the fuses in the cargo bay.
In interior
The fuses are located in the front passenger 
footwell on the undersid e of the instrument 
cluster.
1. Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of footwell 
trim panel.
2. Lay the trim panel in the footwell.
3. Unscrew the screw, arrow 1, and fold down 
the fuse carrier, arrow 2.
4. Replace the fuse concerned.
5. Installation is carrie d out in the reverse 
order of removal. Ensure correct and secure 
attachment of the foot well trim panel in the 
process.
In cargo bay
Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo 
bay. 

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Universal garage-door opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control 123
Universal remote control 123
"Unlock button" 30
Unlocking
– from inside 33
– liftgate 30
– setting behavior 30
– using remote control 30
– without key, refer to Comfort  access 39
Unlocking and locking doors  using remote control 30
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access 39
"Unlock rear menu" in DVD  system in the rear 204
"Update services" 238,240
USB audio interface 201
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal 277
– refer to Replacing battery 41
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting 277
Vehicle
– battery 277
– breaking-in 138
– loading 141
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions 287
– parking 66
– storing 268
– weights 289
"Vehicle / Tires" when  unlocking 30
Vehicle care, refer to Care 265
Vehicle jack 276
– jacking points 276
Vehicle position, refer to  Displaying current 
position 169 Ventilation
118
– draft-free 118
– in the rear 119
– rear automatic climate  control 121
– 3rd row seats 119
– while stationary 121
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control 114
Vents, refer to Ventilation 118
"Vent settings" 117
"Video settings" for DVD  system in rear 208
Voice, refer to Voice  instructions for navigation 
system 165
Voice activation system 23
– short commands 291
Voice instructions for 
navigation system 165
– muting 60,165
– repeating 60,165
– switching on/off 60,165
– volume 166
Voice phone book 232
Volume 174
– audio sources 174
– mobile phone 226
– setting speed- dependent 176
– voice instructions 166
Volume distribution in audio  mode
– front/rear 176
– right/left 176
Volume of warning tones 90
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps 13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control 85
Warning tone, volume 90
Warning triangle 279
Warranty and Service Guide  Booklet for Canadian 
models 263 Washer/wiper system
74
– rain sensor 74
– washer fluid 75
– windshield washer  nozzles 75
Washer fluid 75
– capacity of the reservoir 75
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water 140
Water penetration 266
Waveband for radio 178
"WB" 183
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth 255
Weather Band 183
Website 4
Weights 289
Wheel/tire combination, refer  to New wheels and tires 256
Wheel/tire damage 255
Wheelbase, refer to  Dimensions 287
Wheels and tires 249
Width, refer to  Dimensions 287
Windows 41
– convenience operation 30
– convenience operation from 
outside 32
– convenience operation with  comfort access 40
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– safety switch 42
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Washer/ wiper system 74
– defrosting, refer to  Defrosting windows 116
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display 107
Windshield washer system
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system 74
– windshield washer  nozzles 75
Windshield wipers, refer to  Washer/wiper system 74
– replacing wiper blades 269