
At a glance
 17Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Buttons on the controller
Operating principle
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
refer to page54, the following message is dis-
played on the Control Display:
To hide the message: 
Press the controller.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after 
approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.All iDrive functions can be called up via the main 
menu.
Selecting a menu item
The menu items shown in white can be 
selected.
1.Turn the controller until the desired menu 
item is highlighted.
2.Press the controller.
A new menu is displayed or the function is exe-
cuted.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be 
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g. "Set-
tings".
Changing between panels
After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new 
menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can 
overlap.
ButtonFunction
MENU Open the main menu
RADIO Open the Radio menu
CD Open the CD/Multimedia menu
NAV Open the Navigation menu
TEL Open the Telephone menu
BACK Display the previous menu
OPTION Open the Options menu 

Navigation
Driving tips
 137Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Entertainment
Mobility
3.Press the controller.
Changing the map section
Select the interactive map.
>To shift the map: move the controller in the 
required direction.
>To shift the map diagonally: move the con-
troller in the required direction and turn it.
Changing scale
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Automatic scaling of the map
In the map view facing north, turn the controller 
in any direction until AUTO is displayed as the 
map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your loca-
tion to the destination.
Settings for the map view
The map is shown on the Control Display.
1.Open "Options".
2."Settings"
3.Set the optimized map view.
>"Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings 
depending on the light conditions. When 
the traffic bulletin map is activated, this 
setting is disregarded.
>"Satellite images"
Satellite images
* are displayed depend-
ing on availability and resolution.
>"Perspective view in 3D"
Displays a spatial view. Prominent areas 
that are contained in the navigation data 
are displayed on the map in 3D.
>"Traffic Info map"
The map is optimized for displaying traf-
fic bulletins. Symbols for the special 
destinations are no longer displayed.
Map view for the split screen display
The map view for the split screen can be 
selected separately from the main screen.1.Open "Options".
2."Split screen"
The split screen is switched on.
3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly 
until the split screen content is selected.
4.Select the map view:
>"Arrow display"
>"Map facing north"
>"Map direction of travel"
>"Map view with perspective"
>"Exit ramp view"
Changing scale
1.Move the controller to the right until the 
split screen is selected.
2.Turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins*
You can display the traffic bulletins from radio 
stations that broadcast the TMC (Traffic Mes-
sage Channel) of a traffic information service. 
This information from the traffic information 
service is continuously updated on the basis of 
measurement data from traffic control centers 
and information on traffic congestion. 
During destination guidance, traffic bulletins 
that are relevant to areas along the route are 
automatically displayed and taken into account 
in the route planning. You can open all traffic 
bulletins manually via iDrive.
The traffic bulletins are shown in the map view.
Real Time Traffic Information End-User 
Provisions
Certain BMW models equipped with navigation 
have the capability to display real-time traffic 
information. If your system has this capability 
the following additional terms and conditions 
apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right to 
use the Traffic Data in the event that the End-
User is in material breach of the terms and con-
ditions contained herein. 

Everything from A - Z
256 Care225
– automatic car washes225
– care products225
– carpets227
– CD/DVD drives228
– chrome parts226
– displays227
– exterior225
– fine wood parts227
– headlamps226
– high-pressure washer225
– interior227
– leather227
– light-alloy wheels226
– paintwork226
– plastic parts227
– rubber seals226
– safety belts227
– sensors and cameras227
– upholstery and cloth 
trim227
– washing the car 
manually226
– windows226
Cargo, securing120
Cargo area110
– capacity247
– Comfort Access35
– folding up the floor 
panel112
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps96
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– partition net111
– roller cover110
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk 
lid/tailgate30
Cargo area net, refer to 
Partition net111
Cargo loading119
– securing cargo120
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle119
Car jack
– jacking points235
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone174
Car radio, refer to Radio147
Car shampoo
227
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system117
CD, audio playback155
CD changer155,159
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– filling or emptying the 
magazine160
– random play sequence156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
CD player155
– controls144
– fast forward/reverse157
– random play sequence156
– selecting a track155
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Center armrest106
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs229Changing the language on the 
Control Display79
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display73
Changing wheels235
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment219
Check Control77
Check Gas Cap196
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH51
Child restraint systems50
Child safety locks53
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely50
Chrome parts227
Chrome polish227
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter108
Cleaning headlamps60
– washer fluid60
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care225
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks107
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine55
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access34
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock54
Compass104 

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer71
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service189
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked119
Condition Based Service 
CBS223
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections135
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption71
Consumption display
– average consumption71
– Energy Control70
Contacts
– creating186
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant222
– checking level222
Coolant temperature70
Cooling, maximum98
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant222
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant222
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs231
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control93
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control93
Correct tires216
Country codes DVD157
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
Criteria for route134
Cross-hairs in navigation130
Cruise control61
– active62
– malfunction62
Cruising range71
Cupholders107
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights247
Current fuel consumption, 
refer to Energy Control70
Current playback
– external devices169
– of music collection164
Customer Relations191
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting95
Data, technical244
– capacities248
– dimensions245
– engine244
– weights247
Data transfer192
Date
– date format77
– setting76
Daytime running lights93
– replacing bulbs230
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control82Deactivating front passenger 
airbags90
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
Destination, entering by town/
city name125
Destination address
– entering125,131
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice131
– entering via map130
– entry125
– home address128
– manual entry125
Destination guidance134
– bypassing a route 
section135
– changing specified 
route134
– continuing134
– starting134
– voice instructions135
– volume of voice 
instructions136
Diesel exhaust fluid199
Diesel fuel197
Diesel particulate filter117
Digital clock69
Digital compass104
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio148
Dimensions245
Dipstick, engine oil219
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals58
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions135
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book127
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data244 

Everything from A - Z
264 Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor59
Random sequence
– external devices169
– music collection165
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester 
RME197
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps232
Rear seat backrest, 
folding110
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints44
– folding110
– folding down 
backrests109,110
– folding head restraint down 
and up44
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors47
Rear window
– cleaning60
– opening32
Rear window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch36
Rear window wiper60
– changing rear wiper 
blade229
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest42
Refueling196Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range71
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener102
– malfunction28,35
– removing from the ignition 
lock54
– service data223
– tailgate28
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses236
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires216
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires216
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings146
Restraint systems
– for children50
– refer to Safety belts46
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil 
methyl ester197
Road map136
Roadside 
Assistance189,237
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs230,232
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements73
Roller blind
– sun blinds105Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions135
Route map, refer to Map 
view136
Route section, changing
135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires216
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires216
Run-flat tires216
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires216
– replacing216
– tire inflation pressure201
– winter tires217
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment46
Safety belts46
– damage46
– indicator/warning lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely41 

Reference 265
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control 
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC82
– safety belts46
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires216
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing 
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting240
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio150
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory45
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder46
Seat heating45
Seats42
– adjusting electrically42
– adjusting the seats42
– heating45
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory45
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory45
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo113
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour139Selecting distance for active 
cruise control64
Selecting new scale for 
navigation137
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock57
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance
237
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance237
Service data in the remote 
control223
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS223
Service Request191
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS223
Service requirements73
Service status192
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– DVD158
– language79
Settings and information72
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times101
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions57
Short commands for the voice 
activation system249Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Side windows, refer to 
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with head restraint41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass 
roof38
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control54
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing184
– use174
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment106
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD224
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Soot particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter117
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request237
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control144
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses236
Special destinations128
Special destinations, 
displaying130 

Everything from A - Z
266 Special destinations, entering 
by name129
Speed
– run-flat tires85
– with winter tires217
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume145
Split rear seat backrest, refer 
to Expanding the cargo 
area110
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting19
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps60
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems82
Start/stop button54
– starting the engine55
– switching off the engine55
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine55
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting238
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting238
Starting the engine
– start/stop button54
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation125
Station, selecting
– radio147
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam jet225,226Steering wheel48
– adjustment48
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– heating49
– lock54
– locking with Comfort 
Access34
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering88
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic56
Storage228
Storage compartments106
Storage nets111
Stored trip, calling up133
Storing a destination in the 
address book127
Storing music162
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory45
Storing tires217
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments106
Street, entering, 
navigation126
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires201
Sun blinds105
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning69
Surround145
SVCD157
SW, waveband147
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine55
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button54
Switching on
– audio144
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio144
Switching the cooling function 
on and off99
Switch-on times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting101Symbols4
– status information19
T
Tachometer69
Tailgate30
– Comfort Access35
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– opening manually31
– remote control28
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid/
tailgate30
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb235
Tail lamp, refer to Tail 
lamps232
Tail lamps232
– replacing bulb233,234
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities248
Technical data244
– dimensions245
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telephone174
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest106
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
TeleService188
TeleService Diagnosis190
TeleService Help190
Temperature
– automatic climate control98
– changing unit of measure73
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
Temperature display
– outside temperature69
– outside temperature 
warning69
– setting the units73
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control61 

Everything from A - Z
268 Trip odometer69
Trips, changing133
Trunk, refer to Cargo area110
Trunk lid30
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals58
– replacing bulbs232
– triple turn signal59
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading120
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR214
Units of measure
– average consumption73
– temperature73
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control102
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control102
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation 
data124
USB audio interface167
V
VCD157
Vehicle
– battery235
– breaking in116
– cargo loading119
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment219
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
– parking55
– weight247
Vehicle jack235
Vehicle storage228
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
– in the rear100
Ventilation, refer to Climate97
Ventilation while at a 
standstill100
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
Video menu158
Video playback157
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions135
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands249
Voice instructions from 
navigation system135
– repeating136
– switching on/off135
– volume136
Voice phone book183
Volume144
– audio sources144
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities248
– mobile phone177
– voice instructions136
Volume balance, tone 
setting145
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Warning triangle238
Washer fluid60
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir60
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray107
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water118
Water penetration225,226
Waveband with the radio147
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth215
Weights247
Welcome lamps92
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires216
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wheels, new216
Wheels and tires201
Width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Windows36
– Convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system36
– rear window32
– safety switch36
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning60
Windshield wash59
– filling capacity, reservoir248
– nozzles60
– rear window60
– reservoir for washer fluid60
– washer fluid60
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing229
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system59
Winter diesel198
Winter tires217
– setting speed limit79
– storage217