
Everything from A - Z
236 DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control76
– indicator lamps76
DVD
– country codes149
– settings150
– video playback149
DVD menu150
DVD player, refer to CD 
player147
DVD video149
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC76
Dynamic destination 
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator lamps77
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution76
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD / DVD player136
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV76
Electronic oil level check199
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Emergency release, trunk 
lid31
Emergency Request215
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance215Energy, saving
– saving fuel108
Engine
– breaking in108
– data222
– speed222
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment199
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant201
Engine oil
– adding201
– additives201
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– checking level199
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements67
– specified engine oils201
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data222
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data222
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, tone setting137
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC76
Event data recorders204
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system109
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone159
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence161Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away217
– for tying down loads112
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control71
Failure of an electrical 
consumer213
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49
Fastest route for 
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Filter of automatic climate 
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter94
First aid pouch215
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires196
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM79
Flat Tire Monitor FTM77
– indicating a flat tire78
– initializing the system77
– system limits77
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition195
FM, waveband139
Fog lamps89
– indicator lamp13,89
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely110
Footwell lamps90
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music 
collection157
Front airbags83
Front seat setting43 

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Maintenance system203
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control71
Manual car wash206
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual operation with 
automatic transmission58
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Map view128
Maximum cooling92
Maximum speed
– for winter tires197
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages172
Messages from the concierge 
service173
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter for automatic climate 
control94
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume169
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing166
– operation via iDrive169
– pairing166
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest100
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone166
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor77
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port159
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface159
Multi-channel playback137
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Music, managing
157
Music collection154
– backup158
– deleting158
– random sequence157
– restoring158
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port159
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface159
Music search155
My Info173
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination119
– storing a destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off127
Navigation data116Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing a route 
section127
– continuing destination 
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination 
guidance127
– entering a destination by 
voice123
– entering a destination 
manually117
– frequently asked 
questions133
– gas station 
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via 
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination 
guidance126
– terminating destination 
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments100
New tires196
North-facing map128
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data222
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis204
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications188
Odometer63
Oil, refer to Engine oil199
Oil consumption199
Oil level199 

Everything from A - Z
242 Service data in remote 
control203
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS203
Service Request183
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS203
Service requirements67
Service status184
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format70
– date format71
– DVD150
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times95
Shifting gears with automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever positions58
Short commands for the voice 
activation system227
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer148
– CD player148
Side airbags83
Side windows, refer to 
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– airbags43
– safety belt43
Ski bag103
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray101
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing176
– use166Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest100
Snow chains197
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances101
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD204
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control136
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off136
Spare fuses213
Special destinations120
Special destinations, 
displaying122
Special destinations, entering 
by name121
Special oils, refer to Specified 
engine oils201
Specified engine oils201
Speed
– for winter tires197
Speed display, refer to 
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit73
Speedometer12
Speed Volume137
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting20
Sport program, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles61
Stability control, 
refer to Driving stability 
control systems76
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine56
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting216Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation117
Station, selecting
– radio139
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam jet205,206
Steering wheel51
– adjustment51
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating51
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering81
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Storage208
Storage compartment 
package100
Storage compartments100
Stored trip, opening125
Storing
– seat position, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory48
– telephone numbers, refer to 
separate Owner's Manual
Storing music154
Storing tires197
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments100
Street, entering, 
navigation118
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires190
Surround137
SVCD149
SW, waveband139
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine56
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button55