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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page69
>Date format, refer to page71
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page74
>Language of the Control Display, refer to 
page73
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances, 
and temperature, refer to page67
>Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC, refer to page75
>Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page86
>Pathway lighting, refer to page87
>Daytime running lights, refer to page87
>High-beam assistant
*, refer to page88
>Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air volume and distribu-
tion, refer to page92 ff
>Entertainment:
>Tone control, refer to page136
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page136
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the 
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Trunk lid
>Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the han-
dles on the driver's and front passenger 
doors
In addition, if the remote control is used, the 
welcome lamps
*, interior lamps and the door's 
courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. The 
alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details on the alarm system
*, refer 
to page32.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 
should therefore take the remote control with 
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside.<
Convertible: to operate the convertible 
top with the remote control, the doors and 
trunk lid must be closed and the cargo area par-
tition must be folded down and engaged on 
both sides. Refer also to page40.<
Unlocking
Press the   button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the 
welcome lamps come on.
Setting unlocking characteristics
You can set whether only the driver's door or 
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the 
button is pressed for the first time.
1."Settings"
2."Door locks" 

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Opening from inside
Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it 
has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button, see arrow, or the   button on 
the remote control for a longer period. The 
trunk lid opens slightly and can be swung 
upward.
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.<
Locking or unlocking separately
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
1Locking the trunk lid
2Unlocking the trunk lid
Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.
The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked 
using the central locking system.
If you give the remote control without the inte-
grated key to someone else while the glove 
compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be 
opened. This is an advantage when valet park-
ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-
ment, refer to page99.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is 
unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the 
trunk lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the 
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may 
result.< 

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these could prevent the hardtop from closing 
properly.<
1Push button: close convertible top
2Push button: open convertible top
3LEDs
The side windows move down when the 
convertible top is opened.<
Operation while driving
You can open or close the convertible top while 
driving, as long as the car is not moving faster 
than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while 
the convertible top is moving, the procedure is 
interrupted.
When operating the convertible top while 
driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to 
avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the 
convertible top while driving in reverse gear, 
b e c a u s e  yo u r v ie w  t o  t h e r ea r is  s e v e re ly  li m i t ed  
during the procedure. Do not operate the con-
vertible top while driving in windy conditions. 
Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; other-
wise, damage to the vehicle can occur.<
LEDs
>While the convertible top is being operated, 
the left LED lights up green. It goes out as 
soon as the top is fully opened or closed.
In the following situations, a message appears 
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal 
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:
>If the right-hand LED flashes red when you 
release the button, the opening or closing 
action has not yet finished.>If the right-hand LED lights up red when the 
button is pressed, the cargo area partition is 
raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a 
malfunction. The convertible top cannot be 
moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is 
interrupted if the button for the convertible top 
operation is released. The sequence can be 
continued in the desired direction by pushing or 
pulling the buttons.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted for an extended period, the convertible 
top remains in the raised position for approx. 
10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable 
position.
A convertible top that is not fully opened 
or closed is a safety hazard.<
If the convertible top is not fully opened or 
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened 
and the windows cannot be moved.<
Convenient operation with remote 
control or via door lock
Refer to pages28 and29.
Closing manually
Only close the convertible top manually if 
it is absolutely necessary, and never open 
it manually. The convertible top box cover can-
not be locked if there is an electrical defect and 
would then open while the vehicle is in motion. 
Incorrect handling can result in damage.<
Closing the convertible top manually should be 
performed by two people. The rear seats must 
not be occupied. 

Opening and closing
40
Before closing
1.Open the trunk lid.
2.Take the screwdriver out of the onboard 
vehicle tool kit, refer to page209.
3.If the convertible top is locked, release the 
two button in the cargo area, arrows1, 
using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all 
the way out. The convertible top box cover 
is unlocked.
4.Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing 
the convertible top box cover, it is no longer 
possible to open the trunk lid.
Closing
1.Slide the protective cap, arrow2, forward.
2.Slowly and smoothly open the convertible 
top box cover all the way, arrow3.
3.The locking pins must have engaged com-
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-
vertible top box cover as far as necessary 
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then 
slowly open the cover. During this process, do not close the convertible top box cover 
completely.
4.Lift out the front part of the convertible top, 
arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-
ward. At the same time keep the convertible 
top box cover from closing, e.g. using your 
shoulder.
5.Position the rear convertible top frame 
upright, arrow5, and close the convertible 
top box cover, arrow6. Then lower the rear 
convertible top frame.
6.Together with another person, press down 
the front convertible top frame from the out-
side and on both sides as far as possible.
7.Carefully remove the cover in the center of 
the front convertible top frame using a 
pointed object. 

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 

Everything from A - Z
244 Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer63
Triple turn signal activation60
Trip odometer63
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Cargo area
Trunk lid30
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking with remote 
control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions223
Turn signals59
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs211
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading112
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR194
Units of measure
– average fuel 
consumption67
– temperature67
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control96
Universal remote control96
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking27
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Unlocking without a key, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation 
data116
USB audio interface159
V
VCD149
Vehicle
– battery213
– breaking in108
– cargo loading110
– decommissioning, refer to 
Vehicle storage
– dimensions223
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment199
– parking56
– weight225
Vehicle jack213
Vehicle storage208
Ventilation94
– draft-free94
Ventilation when parked, refer 
to Parked car ventilation94
Vents, refer to Ventilation94
Video menu150
Video playback149
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions127
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands227
– telephone173
Voice instructions from 
navigation system127
– repeating128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book175
Volume136
– audio sources136
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities226
– mobile phone169
– voice instructions128
Volume balance, tone 
setting137
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control71
Warning triangle216
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid filler neck61
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray101
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water110
Water penetration205,206
Waveband with the radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth195
Weights225
Welcome lamps86
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions223
Wheels, new196
Wheels and tires190
Width, refer to 
Dimensions223
Windows35
– Convenient operation28
– Convenient operation with 
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Windshield
– cleaning61
– defrosting and removing 
condensation93
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir226
Windshield washer reservoir, 
refer to Washer fluid filler 
neck61
Windshield washer system60
– washer fluid61
– washer nozzles61
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing209
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system60
Winter tires197
– setting speed limit73
– storage197
Wiper blade replacement209
Wiper system60