
Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Glove compartment112
– lighting112
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills, refer to Ventilation108
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights241
H
Halogen lamps222
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hand washing218
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control86
HD Radio156
Head airbags93
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities242
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps100
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system63
– filler neck for washer 
fluid212
– replacing bulbs222
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control101
Head restraints46
– active front head 
restraints47
– removing47
– sitting safely43
Head-up Display95
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window106
– seats49
– steering wheel52Heating105
– exterior mirrors51
– interior105
– rear window106
– residual heat107
– seats49
– steering wheel52
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat107
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo128
Height, refer to 
Dimensions239
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant102
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs223
High-pressure cleaning 
jets217,218
High water, refer to Driving 
through water126
Hill Descent Control HDC86
Hills126
Holder for cups114
Homepage of BMW4
Hood211
Hooks for shopping bags, 
Sports Wagon119
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking separately31
Hot exhaust system125
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant85
Hydroplaning125
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning74Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands209
– tire coding206
iDrive16
– automatic climate 
control108
– automatic climate control 
with expanded scope106
– changing language82
– changing settings82
– changing units of measure 
and display type76
– controller16
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– setting brightness83
– setting the date and time79
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
– starting engine with Comfort 
Access37
Impressum2
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System87
– active steering93
– airbags95
– brake system87
– DSC13,86
– DTC13,86
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– safety belt warning48
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor91
Indicator and warning 
lamps13 

Everything from A to Z
258 Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting104
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure202
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– radio, refer to Storing 
stations156
– refer to Power failure229
– refer to Setting time and 
date79
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Installation location
– mobile phone112
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions143
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting104
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Interactive map138
Interior lamps104
– switching on with remote 
control28
Interior motion sensor36
– switching off36
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming 
feature52
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers64
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port172
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface172
J
Jacking points228Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting232
Jump starting232
K
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access36
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access36
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
– spare key26
Kick down, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic60
Knock control201
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam 
Assistant102
Lamps and bulbs221
Lane demarcation lines, refer 
to Lane Departure 
Warning99
Lane Departure Warning99
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo128
Last destinations136
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system54
Leather care219
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes222
Length, refer to 
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulbs225
Light
– refer to Parking lamps/low 
beams100
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs222Lighter114
Lighting
– instruments104
– lamps and bulbs221
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps100
Light switch100
Loading
– securing cargo128
– stowing cargo127
– vehicle126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo128
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Lokking31
Locking28
– confirmation signals29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without key, refer to Comfort 
Access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
Low beams100
– automatic100
– replacing bulbs222
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Lug bolts228
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting228
– wrench227
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid31
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation
32
– emergency release32
– locking separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking and locking from 
inside30
– unlocking manually32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– Comfort Access37 

Everything from A to Z
260 Navigation system132
– address book135
– bypassing route 
sections143
– continuing destination 
guidance142
– destination entry133
– dynamic destination 
guidance143
– entering a destination 
manually133
– entering destination via 
voice139
– frequently asked 
questions148
– gas station 
recommendations143
– planning a trip140
– route list143
– selecting destination via 
map138
– selecting route criteria142
– special destinations136
– starting destination 
guidance142
– terminating destination 
guidance142
– traffic bulletins145
– voice instructions143
– volume adjustment144
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints46
New remote control26
New wheels and tires208
Night Vision, refer to 
BMW Night Vision96
Night vision device, refer to 
BMW Night Vision96
Nozzles, refer to Windshield 
washer nozzles64
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing233
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnostics 
interface216Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications201
Odometer74
Oil, refer to Engine oil212
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service 
requirements77
Onboard computer, refer to 
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit221
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access36
– from inside30
– from outside28
– panorama glass sunroof41
– using remote control28
– using the door lock30
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine 
data238
Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control107
Outside temperature 
display74,75
– changing units of 
measure76
– in computer76
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature74
Overview
– radio control152
P
Panic mode28
Panorama glass sunroof40
– moving manually41
Park Distance Control PDC84
Parked car ventilation109
– preselecting activation 
times109
– switching on and off 
directly109
Parked car ventilation system
– LED105
Parking13
– vehicle58Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control84
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control84
Parking brake59
– indicator lamp13,59
Parking brake, refer to Parking 
brake59
Parking lamps100
– replacing bulbs223
Partition net, Sports 
Wagon118
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting101
PDC Park Distance Control84
Personal Profile26
Phone book181
Phone numbers
– dialing182
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– panorama glass sunroof41
– power windows38
Placing a call
– refer to telephone owner's 
manual
Plasters, refer to First aid 
kit232
Plug-in unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock57
Polish219
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter108
Power failure229
Power windows, refer to 
Windows38
Preselecting activation times 
of the parked car 
ventilation109
Pressure, tires202
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90 

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– panorama glass sunroof41
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls152
– HD Radio156
– satellite radio158
– selecting waveband155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
– Weather Band, refer to 
Weather news flashes157
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
– with Comfort Access37
Rain sensor64
Random sequence
– external devices174
– music collection170
Reading lamps104
Rear armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, rear116
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest116
– heating50
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket116
Rear ventilation108
Rearview mirror50Rear window
– changing wiper blade221
– heating106
– opening and closing on 
Sports Wagon32
– roller sun blinds, refer to Sun 
blinds111
– wiper on Sports Wagon64
Rear window safety switch39
Reception
– quality156
– radio stations156
Recirculated-air mode107
– air recirculation107
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control107
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps224
Refueling
200
Releasing
– hood211
Releasing the locks, refer to 
Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range75
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer76
Remote control26
– Comfort Access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid29
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery38
– tailgate29
Removing condensation on 
the windows106
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing 
wheels226
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs221
Replacing tires209Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires208
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings154
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to 
Storage area loading 
options, Sports Wagon119
Retreaded tires209
Reverse
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map144
Roadside 
Assistance193,232
Roadside parking lamps102
– replacing bulbs223
Roller blind
– refer to Sun blinds111
Roller cover
– refer to Luggage 
compartment roller cover, 
Sports Wagon117
Roof load capacity241
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack
128
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route142,143
– bypassing sections143
– changing142,143
– changing criteria142
– displaying map view144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities143
– selecting142 

Everything from A to Z
262 Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions143
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view144
Route selection142
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with 
damaged tire89,91
– flat tire89,91
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– inflation pressure89
– tire inflation pressure202
– Tire Pressure Monitor90
S
Safety5
Safety belts48
– damage48
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp48
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags93
– refer to Safety belts48
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System85
– airbags93
– driving stability control 
systems85
– safety belts48
Satellite radio158
– enabling or disabling 
channel158
– selecting channel159
– storing channel159
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting234
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio158Seats44
– active backrest width 
adjustment45
– adjusting the seats44
– comfort seat44
– easy entry/exit45
– heating49
– lumbar support45
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
– shoulder support44
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44
– ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation50
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo128
– with ski bag, refer to 
Securing cargo120
Selecting a detour147
Selecting distance with active 
cruise control68
Selecting route142
Selection options with 
navigation system142
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59,60
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Selecting transmission 
positions60
Self-leveling suspension88
Sequential Manual 
Transmission with 
Drivelogic
– towing234
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance232
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models215
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service215
– refer to Service 
requirements77
Service Request195Service requirements77
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service215
Services status196
Setting button, refer to 
Controls, controller16
Settings
– BMW Night Vision98
– changing on Control 
Display82
– clock, 12h/24h mode79
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile26
– DVD163
– language82
Settings for the map view145
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
times109
Shifting gears, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel62
Short commands for the voice 
activation system243
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route142
Shoulder support44
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer161
– CD player161
Side airbags93
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs224
Side-mounted turn signals, 
replacing bulbs224
Side window blinds, refer to 
Sun blinds111
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag119 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Electric glass 
sunroof39
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof40
Slope assistant, refer to Drive-
off assistant87
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing188
– using178
Snow chains210
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface216
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock57
Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices115
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing31
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request231
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses230
– key26
– wheel, refer to Compact 
wheel228
Spare wheel, refer to 
Changing wheels226
Special destinations136
Special destinations, 
displaying138
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils213
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils213
Speed
– limit81
– with compact wheel229
Speed dial, refer to 
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
Speed Volume153
Speed with winter tires209
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting20
Sport automatic 
transmission62
– Dynamic Driving Control62
– kick down60
– towing234
– with Comfort Access37
Sport program, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Sports Wagon
– automatic luggage 
compartment roller 
cover117
– automatic tailgate 
operation34
– compartments in cargo 
bay118
– expanding cargo bay117
– luggage compartment roller 
cover117
– luggage compartment roller 
cover for cargo bay117
– opening rear window32
– opening tailgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– partition net118
– rear window wiper64
– rear window wiper, changing 
wiper blade221
– releasing fuel filler flap in 
event of electrical 
malfunction200
– self-leveling suspension88
– socket in cargo bay115
– storage area loading 
options119
– tail lamps, replacing 
bulbs225
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems85
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine58Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting232
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Jump starting232
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Drive-off assistant87
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio155
Station, selecting
– radio155
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation 
times109
Status information on Control 
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners217,218
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– easy entry/exit52
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock57
– memory45
– shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering92
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
– refer to Sport automatic 
transmission62
– refer to Sport program and 
manual mode61
Storage area loading options, 
Sports Wagon119
Storage compartments113
Stored trip, calling up141
Storing220
Storing a destination in the 
address book135
Storing a trip140
Storing music167 

Everything from A to Z
264 Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Storing tires209
Storing your vehicle220
Street, entering, 
navigation134
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires202
Sun blinds111
Surround153
SVCD162
SW, waveband155
Swinging up floor panel, 
Sports Wagon118
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically 
between high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant102
Switching off
– engine58
Switching on
– audio152
– CD changer152
– CD player152
– radio152
Swiveling
– headlamps, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control101
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
T
Tachometer74
Tailgate31
– automatic operation34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually33
– locking and unlocking from 
inside30
– opening from inside33
Tail lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities242
Target cursor for 
navigation138Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data238
– capacities242
– dimensions239
Telephone178
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest112
– voice commands185
TeleService192
TeleService Diagnosis194
TeleService Help194
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region108
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control106
– changing unit of measure76
– refer to Coolant 
temperature74
Temperature display
– outside temperature74
– outside temperature 
warning74
– setting the units76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control65
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp225
Through-loading system116
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting228
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror51
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation times109
Tire inflation pressures202
Tire pressure
– loss89,90
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM90
Tire Quality Grading
207
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires208Tires
– age207
– air loss89,91
– breaking-in124
– changing208
– condition208
– damage208
– flat tire, refer to Changing 
wheels226
– inflation pressure202
– new wheels and tires208
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor88
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
– replacing226
– retreaded tires209
– size206
– tread208
– wear indicators208
– wheel/tire combination208
– winter tires209
Tires, run-flat
– continuing driving with 
damaged tire89,91
– flat tire91
– inflation pressure91
– new tires208
– new wheels and tires208
Tire trouble
– changing wheels226
– compact wheel228
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information145
Tone
– control152
– middle setting154
Tools, refer to Onboard 
vehicle tool kit221
Top 50 of music 
collection169
Torque
– refer to Engine data238
Torque, lug bolts, refer to 
After mounting228
Tow bar234
Tow fitting233 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Towing233
– methods234
– tow fittings233
– with automatic and sport 
automatic transmission234
– with manual 
transmission234
– with Sequential Manual 
Transmission with 
Drivelogic234
Town/city, for navigation133
Tow rope235
Tow-starting233
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
– resetting system90
– system limits90
– warning lamp91
Tracks
– selecting with CD160
Traction-assist feature, refer 
to DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control85
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control85
Traffic bulletins
– categories147
Traffic bulletins, filtering147
Traffic information for 
navigation
– depiction in route map147
– during destination 
guidance147
Traffic information with 
navigation145
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
information145
– refer to Bypassing route 
sections143Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– drive-off assistant87
– manually unlocking and 
locking transmission lock61
– manual transmission59
– sport automatic 
transmission62
– towing234
Transporting children 
safely53
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread208
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter74
Trip meter74
Trip odometer, refer to Trip 
meter74
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate33
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions
239
Turning lamps101
– replacing bulbs223
Turn signals63
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs224
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR207
Units
– average consumption76
– temperature76
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control110
Universal remote control110Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside28
– setting unlocking 
behavior28
– without key, refer to Comfort 
Access36
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort Access36
Updating the navigation 
data132
USB audio interface172
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal229
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals63
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting228
VCD162
Vehicle
– battery229
– breaking-in124
– loading126
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions239
– parking58
– weights241
Vehicle care, refer to Care217
Vehicle jack227
– jacking points228
Ventilation108
– draft-free108
– in rear108
– while stationary109
Venting
– refer to Ventilation108
Vent outlets105
– refer to Ventilation108
Vent outlets, automatic 
climate control105
Vents, automatic climate 
control105
Vents, refer to Ventilation108
Video menu163
Video playback162
Viscosity213