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Before driving into a car wash
General information on caring for your BMW
can be found on page204.
With convenient access and automatic
transmission
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the selec-
tor lever is in position N. Refer also to page 204.
With convenient access and 7-gear
sport automatic transm ission with dual
clutch
Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.
The engine can be switched off when the trans-
mission is in position N. Refer also to page 205.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overlo ading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. This can ultimately
result in a sudden blow-out. <
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the cargo
bay, as this could result in damage to the
vehicle. <
When storing objects in the rear storage
shelf, do not move both seats all the way
forward while moving th em to their uppermost
position and leaning the backrests forward.
Otherwise, the seats could hit and damage the
seal on the windshield, the sun visor and the
headliner. <
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, overloading
can result in damage to the vehicle and
unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb.
passengers in your ve hicle, the amount of
available cargo and lugga ge load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your tra iler will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the availa ble cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

Music collection
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4.
"Random"
Managing music
Albums
Renaming an album
The name of the album, if available, is automat-
ically entered when the album is stored. If the
name is unknown it can be changed later if
needed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the album.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Rename album"
6. Select the letters individually.
Deleting an album
An album cannot be dele ted while a track from
that album is being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the album. 4.
Open "Options".
5. "Delete album"
Deleting a track and directory
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete folder"or"Delete track"
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
Music collection
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur-
ing a long trip.
1.Start the engine.
2. Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
3. "CD/Multimedia"
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".

Telephone
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Telephone
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation
package mobile phone.After pairing a suitable
mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can
operate the mobile phone via the iDrive, the
buttons on the steering wheel or using voice
commands
*.
Once a mobile phone has been paired with your
vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon
as it is inside the vehicl e while the engine is run-
ning or the ignition is switched on. You can
store the pairing data for up to four mobile
phones simultaneously . If several mobile
phones are detected at the same time, the
mobile phone last paired can be operated via
the vehicle.
Using the telephone inside
the vehicle
Using the snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a holder for
mobile phones, allows you to charge the mobile
phone's battery and connect the mobile phone
to your vehicle's outside antenna. This ensures
better network reception and consistent repro-
duction quality. Please contact your
BMW center to find ou t for which mobile
phones there are snap-in adapters available.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile
phone's separate operating instructions for a
detailed description of safety precautions and
information, we request that you direct your
particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do not observe this precau
tion, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users. <
Suitable mobile phones
Please ask your BMW center which mobile
phones with Bluetooth interface are supported
by the mobile phone pr eparation package and
which mobile phones are compatible with the
snap-in adapter. By virtue of their particular
software versions, thes e mobile phones sup-
port the functions described in this Owner's
Manual. Malfunctions may occur with other
mobile phones.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone* using:
> Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 10
> iDrive, refer to page 16
> Voice commands
*, refer to page 172
> Programmable memory keys, refer to
page 21
Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by
the vehicle via the mobile phone's keypad, oth-
erwise malfunctions may result.
Start-up
Pairing the mobile phone with the
vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
> Compatible mobile phone: The mobile
phone is supported by the full preparation
package mobile phone. You can obtain
information on the Internet at:
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
> The mobile phone is ready to operate.
*

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can be used in combin ation with the mobile
phone, e.g. a laptop. <
To temporarily deactiva te the Bluetooth link
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Bluetooth"
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using
iDrive:
> Accepting/rejecting calls
> Dialing phone numbers >
Selecting phone numbers from the
phone book
> Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of received calls
> Ending calls
When the ignition is switched off or in radio
readiness, e.g. after ta king the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Voice quality
If the person you are talk ing to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to
excessive background noise. The full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize
voice quality during a call, we recommend
that you:
> Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing air flow from the
automatic climate cont rol or pointing the
open front air vents downward
> Reduce the volume of the hands-free
system
Requirements
>The mobile phone's pair ing data are stored
by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper-
ational.
> The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
> The mobile phone is recognized by the
vehicle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone b ook and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel.
or
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Displaying messages
1. "Telephone"
2. "Messages"
A symbol identifies the type of message.
3. Select the desired message.
SMS
Calling the sender of an SMS:
1. Select the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Call sender"
Saving the sender in the contacts:
1. Select the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact"or"Add to existing
contact"
My Info
Replying:
Send a predefined reply.
1. Select the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Answer"
Starting destination guidance:
1. Select the message that contains the
desired destination.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Start guidance"or"Insert as dest. in the
trip"
Dialing the number in the message:
1. Select the message that contains the
desired number.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Call"
Messages from the concierge service
Using the address in destination guidance*:1.
Select the message.
2. "Start guidance"or"Insert as dest. in
the trip"
3. Start destination guidance, if necessary.
Dialing a phone number:
1. Select the message.
2. "Call"
Saving an address:
1. Select the message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
Deleting a message:
1. Select the message to be deleted.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Delete message"
Switching between mobile
phone and hands-free system
From mobile phone to hands-free
system*
You can continue ongoing calls outside of the
vehicle's Bluetooth range via the hands-free
system as long as the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on. Depending on your
mobile phone, the sy stem automatically
switches to hands-free mode.
With mobile phones that do not automatically
switch to hands-free mode:

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TeleService*
TeleService supports commu nication with your
BMW center.
> Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can be sent directly to the BMW center. In
this way, the BMW center can plan its work
in advance. This shortens the duration of
the service appointment.
> In the event of a breakdown, data on the
vehicle's condition can be sent directly to
Roadside Assistance.
> The offer varies by country.
> Connection costs may ensue.
> Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
>BMW Assist is activated.
> Wireless reception is available.
> The engine is running.
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge, you
can obtain information about, for example, res-
taurants, emergency pharmacy services, gas
stations or hotels, as well as receive the corre-
sponding telephone numbers and addresses.
You can then dial a phone number directly or
use an address for destination guidance
*.
Starting the concierge service
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Concierge"
3. "Start service" A voice connection is established to the BMW
Concierge.
You are connected to an employee of the BMW
Concierge to obtain the required information.
You can then have the phone number and
address sent to you and, for example, use it for
destination guidance in
the navigation system.
Many hotels can be book ed directly through the
BMW Concierge. When an information mes-
sage is received, a list of the received messages
is displayed automatically.
Messages
SMS, BMW Concierge messages and MyInfo
messages from the BMW Assist portal are
listed here, refer to Messages on page 170.
Roadside Assistance
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance*
should you require help in the event of a
breakdown.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist
or TeleService
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is displayed.
3. Dial the number. If a mobile phone
* is
paired, a connection is established to BMW
Roadside Assistance.

BMW Assist
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Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Roadside Assistance"
3. "Start service"
TeleService Diagnosis*
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are
important for vehicle diagnosis. TeleService
Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by
Roadside Assistance and termination of the
voice connection.
TeleService Help*
TeleService Help enable s an in-depth diagno-
sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via
wireless transmission. TeleService Help can be
started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance
and termination of the voice connection.
Starting TeleService Help
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. The engine is running.
4. "TeleService Help"
After completion of TeleService Help, a voice
connection is establishe d to Roadside Assis-
tance.
Activating BMW Assist*
If the services included in a valid BMW Assist
subscription are not disp layed, they may need
to be activated. 1.
Make sure that the vehicle can determine its
current position. Recept ion is usually best
when you have an unobstructed view to
the sky.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. "Activate BMW Assist"
Activation may take seve ral minutes. If another
menu is opened, activation continues running in
the background.
BMW Search
BMW Search is an Internet portal that makes
available a number of se rvices for use in the
vehicle, e.g. information on restaurants on your
route, your own address book or an e-mail
account.
BMW Search is always displayed across the full
screen.
Requirements
> Subscription to the optional
Convenience Plan.
> The vehicle is locate d within wireless net-
work coverage.
> The date setting on th e Control Display is
current.
Starting BMW Search
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "BMW Search"
3. Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed.

Refueling
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a messag e will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident. <
Fuel filler door
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in th e bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it cl ockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing. <
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:
Pull the button in the cargo bay with the fuel
pump symbol down. The fuel filler door is
released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations,
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage. <
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would
lead to
> premature pump shutoff
> reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 15.5 US gallons/5 5 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur. <