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Navigation system
General information
With the help of satellites, the navigation sys-
tem is able to ascertain the precise position of
the vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti-
nation you enter.
The navigation data is st ored in the vehicle and
can be updated using navigation DVDs.
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary, and always give priority to the
applicable traffic regulati ons in the event of any
contradiction between traffic and road condi-
tions and the instructions issued by the naviga-
tion system. Failure to ta ke to this precaution
can place you in violation of the law and put
vehicle occupants and other road users in
danger. <
Updating the navigation data
The navigation data is st ored in the vehicle and
can be updated using a na vigation DVD. Please
contact the BMW center if you have any ques-
tions.
Inserting navigation DVD
1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructio ns on the display.
3. Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
Displaying information on the version
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version".
Information on the data version is displayed.
Removing navigation DVD
1. Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
If the DVD is not ejected, the drive may be
blocked. In this case, a message will appear on
the Control Display.
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point out traffic obstructions along the original
route.
Depending on the type of road and the nature
and length of the traffic obstruction, the route
can also be calculated so that you travel
through the traffic obstruction.
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Dynamic guidance"
If the "Avoid highways", "Avoid toll roads"
or "Avoid ferries" route criteria are
selected, route calculation may take consider-
ably longer. <
Route
General information
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle,
different views of the route are available during
destination guidance.
>Map display
> Arrow display
> Displaying towns/cities and streets along
the route
Displaying a list of the streets or
towns/cities on the route
When destination guidance is started, a list of
the streets and towns/cities on the route is dis-
played. The driving distances and traffic bulle-
tins are displayed for each route section.
>Display a list of the streets and towns/cities
on the route.
> Display the traffic bulletins and the driving
distance for each route section.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. Highlight a section.
The section is displaye d in the preview map.
Bypassing a section of the route
During destination guidan ce, you can revise the
navigation system's ro ute 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. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for:"
4. Turn the controller: enter the desired
number.
If the route section sh ould no longer be
bypassed: "Remove blocking"
Gas station recommendations
The vehicle calculates the range and recom-
mends several gas stations along the route.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
4. Select a gas station.
5. Select the symbol to start destination
guidance.
Destination guidance
through voice instructions
Switching voice in structions on/off
Voice instructions can be switched on or off
during destination guidance.
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Select the symbol
The voice instructions are switched on.
For rapid access, the feat ure can be stored on a
programmable memory key, refer to page21.
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> Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle, refer to
page 166, and on the mobile phone.
> Certain presettings ma y be necessary on
some mobile phones: e.g. using the follow-
ing menu items:
> Bluetooth switched on
> Connection must be allowed without
requiring further confirmation
> Reconnection
> Depending on the mobile phone type, the
power-saving mode setting, for example,
may result in a paired mobile phone not
being detected by the vehicle.
> For pairing purposes, define any 4 to 16-
digit number as a Bluetooth passkey,
e.g. 123. A long and complex number offers
the best protection against unauthorized
access. This Bluetooth passkey is no longer
required after pairing has been successful.
> The ignition is switched on.
Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle
only when the car is stationary, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other
road users by be ing distracted.<
Switching on the ignition
1.Insert the remote contro l all the way into the
ignition lock.
2. Switch on the ignition without operating the
brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop
button.
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
3. "Telephone"
4. "Bluetooth" 5.
"Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
Preparation via the mobile phone
6.Further steps must be carried out with the
mobile phone and vary depending on the
model. Please refer to your mobile phone's
operating instructions, e.g. under the topics
of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Linking
or Pairing.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
7. Select the Bluetooth na me of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
Logging in
Depending on your mob ile phone, you will see
messages, first on the mobile phone display or
on the iDrive, requesting you to enter the same
Bluetooth passkey previously determined
by you.
8. Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, you will
have approx. 30 seco nds to enter your
Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone
and the Control Display.
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Inserting mobile phone
1. If applicable, remove the protective cap
from the mobile phone's antenna connector
so that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.
2. With its buttons facing upward, slide the
mobile phone up towards the electrical con-
tact points and press it downward until it
engages.
The mobile phone's battery is charged as soon
as the vehicle is in radi o readiness or the steer-
ing is unlocked.
To conserve battery power, you should
avoid using the mobile phone when the
ignition is switched off.<
Removing mobile phone
Press the button.
BMW Assist
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BMW Assist
BMW Assist*
BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-
vices. For example, the position data of the
vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist
Response Center when an Emergency
Request
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Many BMW Assist services depend on the con-
tract individually agreed upon.
After your contract has expired, the BMW
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW
Assist Response Center without your having to
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vices will be available. The BMW Assist system
can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new
contract has been signed.
Requirements
> The installed BMW Assist system is logged
in to a wireless commu nications 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.
> The BMW Assist service contract was
signed with your BMW center or with the
BMW Assist Response Center. The service
must have been fully enabled.
> BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>Emergency Request: when you press the
SOS button, a connection is established to
the BMW Assist Response Center. The
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks
with you and takes further steps to help you.
> Automatic Collision Notification: under cer-
tain conditions, a conn ection is established
to the BMW Assist Response Center after a
serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with
you and takes further steps to help you.
> Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW
Roadside Assistance
* can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and
position data are transmitted during
this call.
> Customer Relations: connection with Cus-
tomer Relations for information on all
aspects of your vehicle.
> TeleService: data on your vehicle's service
status or required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center, either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you
request a BMW service appointment.
> Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist
Response Center provides assistance if, for
example, the remote control is not available
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
> Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report
that your vehicle was stolen to the police,
the BMW Assist Response Center can
determine its position.
> In addition to these services, the optional
Convenience Plan offers a concierge ser-
vice and information for route planning, traf-
fic and weather. A limited number of calls
can be made via the BMW Assist Response
Center with Critical Calling, for example, if
the mobile phone is not available or dis-
charged.
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW
Assist Response Center.
> You can also access the BMW Assist con-
cierge service via the Internet.
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3. "Delete bookmark"or" Delete all book-
marks"
Defining a bookmark as the start page
1. Select the symbol.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Set as home URL"
Settings
Suppressing cookies
1.Open "Options".
2. "Suppress cookies"
Suppressing pop-ups
1.Open "Options".
2. "Suppress pop-ups"
Suppressing safety warnings
1.Open "Options".
2. "Block HTTPS pop-ups"
Activating TeleService*
If the services are not displayed, they may need
to be activated.
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Activate TeleService"
Customer Relations
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or
TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2. "Customer Relations"
3. "Start service"
A voice connection is established to Customer
Relations.
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist
or TeleService
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis-
played. When the vehicle is equipped with
BMW Assist or a mobile phone preparation
package, a voice connection is established
when a mobile phone is connected.
TeleService Call*
You can send a request to your BMW center to
arrange a service appointment. The TeleSer-
vice data is transmitted during a Service
Request. Your BMW center will contact you.
Starting a Service Request
1. "BMW Assist"
2. "Service Request"
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. <
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Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock-
wise slightly to allo w any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.