
At a glance
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Controls
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Entertainment
Mobility
In dialogs that call for a text of your choice, the 
procedure can only be canceled using the but-
ton on the steering wheel.
Possible commands
The commands available in each case depend 
on the menu item selected on the Control Dis-
play.
To have the available commands read aloud:
For example, if "CD/DVD" is selected, the com-
mands for operating CD/Multimedia are read 
aloud.
Calling up functions immediately via 
short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain 
functions immediately, irrespective of which 
menu item is selected, refer to page242.
Example: selecting the track of a CD
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment audio 
output.
2.Press the   button on the steering wheel.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the 
standard dialog or a shorter variant. In the 
shorter variant of the voice dialog, the prompts 
and responses from the system are abbrevi-
ated.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"
4.To select the setting:
>"Default"
>"Short"
Notes
To operate the phone by voice, refer to 
page183.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Do not use the voice activation system to 
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful 
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can 
change. This can unnecessarily delay the 
establishment of a telephone connection.
>Pronounce the commands and digits 
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding 
excessive emphases and pauses. This also 
applies when spelling out and saying a full 
word during destination entry.
>When selecting a radio station, use the 
standard pronunciation of the station name.
>For entries in the voice-activated phone 
book, only use names in the language of the 
voice activation system and no abbrevia-
tions.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass roof 
closed to prevent interference from outside 
noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking. {Voice commands}
3.Select the music track, e.g.: 
{C D track 4}
System says: 
{{Track 4}} 

Controls overview
80 3."Language:"
4.Select the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Setting the voice dialog
Switch between a standard dialog and a short 
dialog.
1."Settings"
2."Language/Units"
3."Speech mode:"
4.Select the desired dialog.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the 
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can 
change the basic setting.
1."Settings"
2."Control display"3."Brightness"
4.Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is selected.
5.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, 
the brightness control may not be clearly visi-
ble. 

Controls
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Digital compass*
1Adjustment button
2Display
The display shows you the main or secondary 
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing 
the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item. The following 
adjustment options are displayed one after the 
other, depending on how long you keep the 
adjustment button pressed:
>Press briefly: switch display on/off
>3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
>6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
>9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand 
steering
>12 to 15 seconds: set the language
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to your 
vehicle's geographic location so that the com-
pass can function correctly; refer to the world 
map with compass zones.
To set the compass zone, press the adjustment 
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of 
the compass zone set is shown in the display.
To change the zone setting, briefly press the 
adjustment button repeatedly until the display 
shows the number of the compass zone corre-
sponding to your current location.The compass is operational again after approx. 
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the 
following situations:
>An incorrect compass direction is shown. 

Practical interior accessories
106 >The compass direction shown does not 
change although the direction of travel 
does.
>Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure
1.Make sure that no large metal objects or 
overhead power lines are in the vicinity of 
your vehicle and that you have enough 
space to drive in a circle.
2.Set the currently valid compass zone.
3.Convertible: ensure that the retractable 
hardtop is fully closed.
4.Press the adjustment button for approx. 
6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at 
least one full circle at a speed of no more 
than 4mph or 7km/h.
If calibration is successful, the display 
changes from C to a compass direction.
5.Convertible: open the retractable hardtop 
fully and repeat step 4.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering
Your digital compass is factory-set to right-
hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with 
your vehicle.
Set the language
You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjustment button for approx. 
12-13 seconds. Briefly press the adjustment 
button again to switch between English, "E", 
and German, "O".
The setting is automatically saved after approx. 
10 seconds.
Coupe:
Roller sun blind*
Tap the button in the center console to raise or 
lower the roller sun blind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. 
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use.<
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page26.
Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the 
outside, the glove compartment is locked as 
well. 

CD/DVD player and CD changer
160
Video menu
To open the Video menu:
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Press the controller when "Back" is dis-
played.
The Video menu is displayed:
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases 
every time the controller is pressed. To stop, 
start playback.
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the 
Video menu.
2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display 
depends on the contents of the DVD.
>To select menu items: move and press the 
controller.
>To change to the Video menu: turn the con-
troller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via 
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on 
your DVD.
Language*
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".3."Audio/language"
4.Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the 
DVD.
Subtitles*
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained 
on the DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Subtitles"
4.Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Display settings"
SymbolFunction
Open the DVD menu
*
Starting playback
Pause
Stop
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous 
track
Fast forward
Reverse 

Telephone
186
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the 
selected entry is established. 
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. 
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment 
of a telephone connection. Use the SOS but-
ton
* instead, refer to page230.
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Say the commands, numbers and letters 
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
>Always say commands in the language of 
the voice activation system.
>Keep the doors, windows, glass roof
* or 
convertible top
* closed to prevent interfer-
ence from outside noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
Inserting/removing the snap-
in adapter*
1.Press button1 and remove the cover.
2.Insert the snap-in adapter in the front and 
press it downward until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press button 1.
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- 1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is 
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}. 

Everything from A - Z
250 Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts220
– displays221
– exterior219
– fine wood parts221
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts221
– retractable hardtop220
– rubber seals220
– safety belts221
– sensors and cameras221
– upholstery and cloth 
trim221
– washing the car 
manually220
– windows220
Cargo, securing122
Cargo area
– capacity241
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor 
panel112
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps97
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading120
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Car jack
– jacking points228
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car shampoo221
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system119
CD, audio playback157
CD changer157,161
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– filling or emptying the 
magazine162
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player157
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb227
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Changing the language on the 
Control Display79
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display72
Changing wheels227Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts221
Chrome polish221
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter109
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care219
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date
76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass105
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service191
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service 
CBS217 

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Seats42
– adjusting electrically43
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory47
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo112,114
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour141
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control65
Selecting new scale for 
navigation139
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance230
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance230
Service data in the remote 
control217
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS217
Service Request193
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS217
Service requirements73
Service status194
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– DVD160
– language79
Settings and information72Settings for the map view139
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times102
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions58
Short commands for the voice 
activation system242
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route136
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer158
– CD player
158
Side airbags90
Side windows, refer to 
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag112
Ski bag for Convertible, refer 
to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag113
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric36
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray109
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing186
– use176
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment107
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD218
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances109SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request230
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control146
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off146
Spare fuses228
Special destinations130
Special destinations, 
displaying132
Special destinations, entering 
by name131
Speed
– run-flat tires85
– with winter tires211
Speed limit79
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume147
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 
headlamps61
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems82
Start/stop button55
– starting the engine56
– switching off the engine
56
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting231
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting231
Starting the engine
– start/stop button55
Start menu17
State/province, for 
navigation127
Station, selecting
– radio149