Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contacts
BMW Assist
Vehicle information
Settings
Vehicle
Equipment
FunctionCommand
Opening the contacts{Contacts}
My contacts{My contacts}
New contact{New contact}
FunctionCommand
Opening BMW Assist*{B M W Assist}
Opening BMW Search
*{B M W Search}
FunctionCommand
Opening the computer{Onboard info}
Opening the trip computer{Trip computer}
Opening the vehicle information{Vehicle info}
Opening the vehicle status{Vehicle status}
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu{Main menu}
Opening the settings{Settings}
Opening the options{Options}
Settings on the Control Display{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit settings{Speed}
Opening the light settings{Lighting}
Opening the door lock settings{Door locks}
FunctionCommand
Opening the air conditioning settings{Climate}
Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control87
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control87
Country codes DVD149
Courtesy lamps90
Criteria for route126
Cross-hairs in navigation122
Cruise control61
Cruising range65
Cupholders100
Curb weight, refer to
Weights225
Current fuel consumption65
Current playback
– external devices161
– of music collection156
Customer Relations183
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Data
– dimensions223
– sizes223
Data, technical222
– capacities226
– engine222
– weights225
Data transfer184
Date
– setting70
– setting format71
Daytime running lights, switch
positions87
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags83
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicleDefect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Defogging windows93
Defrosting the windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation93
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Destination, entering by town/
city name117
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice123
– entering via map122
– entry117
– home address120
– manual entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing a route
section127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Differential, breaking in108
Digital clock
63
Digital compass98
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions223
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data222Display, refer to Control
Display16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant201
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery213
Distance, refer to
Computer65
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements67
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer65
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC75
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades194
Draft-free ventilation94
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders100
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC76
Drive-off assistant77
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams86
Driving notes108
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant77
Driving stability control
systems76
Driving through water110
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes108
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control76
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 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Frost, removing from
windows, refer to Defrosting
windows93
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor77
Fuel188
– gauge64
– high-quality brands188
– quality188
– specifications188
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities226
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel consumption statistics,
refer to Average fuel
consumption65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Fuel filler flap188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction188
Fuses213
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control96
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel188
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear change
– with automatic
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic
transmission57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes109Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– Convenient operation29
– opening, closing36
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment99
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system116
Grills, refer to Air vents91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights225
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs210
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone for hands-free
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio140
Head airbags83
Headlamp control,
automatic86
Headlamp cover210
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs210
Head restraints45
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window93
Heating and ventilation91
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo111Height, refer to
Dimensions223
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant88
High beams88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant88
High-pressure
washer205,206
High water, refer to Driving
through water110
Highways, refer to Route
criteria126
Hills110
Holders for cups100
Hood198
Hot exhaust system109
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control76
Hydroplaning109
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature
warning63
Identification marks
– tire coding194
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness74
– changing date and time70
– changing language73
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– setting the date and time70
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Everything from A - Z
238 Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires190
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating98
– radio, refer to Station,
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and
date70
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM77
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions127
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting89
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control96
Interactive map122
Interior lamps90
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass98
Intermittent mode of the
wipers60
Intersection, entering,
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port159
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface159
J
Jacking points213
Jets, refer to Air vents91
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting216
Jump-starting216
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control188
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control87
– instrument lighting89
– interior lighting90
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams86
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs209
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo112
Last destinations120
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Leather care207
LED Light-emitting
diodes209
Length, refer to
Dimensions223
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb212
Light
– refer to High-beam
assistant88
Light-alloy wheels207Light control
– refer to High-beam
assistant88
Light-emitting diodes
LED209
Lighter101
– socket101
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs209
– of instruments89
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps86
Light switch86
Limit, refer to Speed limit73
Load111
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo112
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant88
Low-beam headlamps86
– automatic86
– replacing bulbs210
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack112
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires197
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– Service booklet
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
240 Old batteries, refer to
Disposal213
Onboard vehicle tool kit209
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation126
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation94
Output, refer to Engine
data222
Outside temperature
display63
– changing unit of measure67
– on computer67
Outside temperature
warning63
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control136
P
Paintwork care206
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control75
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car ventilation94
– preselecting switch-on
times95
– switching on and off
directly94
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams86
– replacing bulbs210
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting87
Personal Profile26
Phone book169
Phone numbers
– dialing170
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Playing music155
Polish208
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter94
Postal code, entering for
navigation118
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires190
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor77
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys20
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch215
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor77
R
Radio
– controls136
– HD Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting a waveband139
– storing stations139
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– external devices161
– music collection157
Reading lamps90
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps211
Rear luggage rack112
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests102
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster93
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality140
– radio station140
Recirculated-air mode93
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode93
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps211
Refueling188
Releasing
– hood198
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer65
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range65
Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener96
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data203
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses213
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs209
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires196
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge64
Reservoir for washer
systems61
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings138
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for
children52
Retreaded tires196
Reverse
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map128
Roadside
Assistance181,215
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulbs210
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements67
Rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– resetting85Roof load capacity225
Roof-mounted luggage
rack112
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away218
Rotary/pushbutton control,
refer to Controller16
Route126,127
– bypassing sections127
– changing
126,127
– changing criteria126
– displaying streets or towns/
cities127
– map view128
– selecting126
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions127
Route map, refer to Map
view128
Route section, changing127
Route selection126
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires196
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Run-flat tires196
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire78
– flat tire78
– new tires196
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire78
– tire inflation pressure190
– winter tires197
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires196
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags83
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– rollover protection system,
Convertible84
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires196
Satellite radio142
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel142
– favorites144
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
– timeshift144
– Traffic Jump145
Saving fuel108
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting217
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder49
Seats43
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo103,104
Selecting a detour132
Selecting new scale for
navigation129
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance215
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance215