Everything from A to Z
252 Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System85
– brake assistant85
– brake force display93
– breaking-in124
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control85
– electronic brake-force
distribution85
– parking brake59
– refer to Braking safely126
– warning lamps13
Brake system124
– brake pads124
– breaking-in124
– disk brakes126
– warning lamp87
Braking safely126
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance232
Breaking-in brake pads124
Breaking-in the clutch124
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential124
Break-in period124
Brightness of Control
Display83
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button57
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting181
– ending182
– rejecting182
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing182
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Capacities242
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery229Care217
– car-care products217
– carpets219
– car washes217
– CD/DVD player219
– chrome components218
– displays219
– exterior217
– fine wooden
components219
– hand washing218
– headlamps218
– high-pressure cleaning
jets217
– interior219
– leather219
– light-alloy wheels218
– paint218
– plastic components219
– rubber gaskets218
– safety belts219
– sensors and cameras219
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling219
– windows218
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading126
– securing128
– securing with ski bag120Cargo bay
– capacity241
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually, Sports
Wagon33
– emergency release32
– expanding, Sports
Wagon117
– floor panel flap, refer to
Compartment in floor,
Sports Wagon118
– locking separately31
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate31
– opening from inside31
– opening from inside, Sports
Wagon33
– opening from outside
31
– opening from outside,
Sports Wagon33
– opening with remote
control29
Cargo bay cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover117
Caring for the vehicle
finish218
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest112
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone178
Car radio, refer to Radio155
Car Shampoo219
Car wash58
– with Comfort Access37
Car washes217
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system125
CBC Cornering Brake
Control85
CBS Condition Based
Service215
CD, audio playback160
Everything from A to Z
254 Cooling function, automatic
climate control107
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant214
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC85
Country codes DVD162
Country of destination for
navigation133
Courtesy lamps104
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone112
Cruise control65
– active cruise control66
Cruising range75
Cupholders114
Curb weight, refer to
Weights241
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control75
Current playback
– external devices174
– of music collection169
Customer Relations195
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data238
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting104
Data, technical238
– dimensions239
– engine238
– weights241
Data transfer196
Date74
– date format79
– retrieval74
– setting79
Daytime running lamps101Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid32
– panorama glass sunroof41
– tailgate33
Defrosting windows106
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows106
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows106
Deleting a trip141
Destination address
– entering133,139
Destination entry via BMW
Assist137
Destination for navigation
– entering via map138
– entering via voice139
– entry133
Destination guidance142
– bypassing route
sections143
– changing specified
route142
– continuing142
– starting142
– voice instructions143
– volume of voice
instructions144
Digital clock74
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio156
Dimensions239
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals63
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions143
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions143
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book
135
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting104
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display95
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access38
– coolant214
– vehicle battery229
Distance, refer to
Computer76
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control66
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer76
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system116
Do201
Door entry lighting104
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock30
Door locking, confirmation
signals29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades207
Draft-free ventilation108
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Drive-off assistant87
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams100
Driving stability control
systems85
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