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sonal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently 
in use without you having to do anything. When 
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding 
remote control is detected and the settings 
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW 
set to your own personal settings even if 
another person with his/her own remote control 
and settings has used the vehicle since the last 
time you drove it. The individual settings are 
stored for a maximum of four remote controls, 
for two with Comfort Access
*.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the 
specified pages.
>Behavior of the central locking system 
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page28
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page30
>Displays on Control Display:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page83
>Measuring units for consumption, route/
distances, temperature, and pressure, 
refer to page76
>12h/24h clock format, refer to page79
>Date format, refer to page79
>Language on Control Display, refer to 
page82
>Lighting settings:
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to 
page63
>Welcome lamps, refer to page100
>Pathway lighting, refer to page101
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to 
page101
>High-beam Assistant
*, refer to 
page102
>PDC Park Distance Control
*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page84
>Head-up Display
*: selection and brightness 
of display, refer to page96>BMW Night Vision
*: display settings, refer 
to page98
>Automatic climate control: AUTO program 
and intensity, cooling function, and auto-
matic recirculated air control/recirculated-
air mode, temperature, air distribution, tem-
perature in the upper body region, refer to 
text starting on page106
>Navigation system
*: voice instructions for 
destination guidance, refer to page143
In addition, the following, most recently 
selected settings are recalled during unlocking:
>Programmable memory buttons: selecting 
stored functions, refer to page20
>Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors, 
and steering wheel
*, refer to page45
>Audio sources: volume and tone settings, 
refer to page152
>Radio:
>Display of stored stations, refer to 
page157
>Switching RDS Radio Data System on/
off
*, refer to page156
>Phone: volume setting, refer to page181
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
>Luggage compartment lid or tailgate and 
rear window
>Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Using door lock
>With Comfort Access
* via the door handles 

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Heated seats*
Front
The appearance and arrangement of the but-
tons may vary depending on the equipment.
1Seat heating, three LEDs
2Seat heating, one LED
3Seat heating with active seat ventilation
*
Press the respective button once per tempera-
ture level. The temperature level is shown on 
the Control Display with buttons2 and3. The 
maximum temperature is supplied when three 
LEDs are lit.
The temperature is reduced and if need be, the 
heating is switched off in order to reduce the 
load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit.
To switch off: Press button longer.
Temperature distribution without 
active seat ventilation
The heat output can be distributed variously in 
the seat cushion and the backrest.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"3."Seat heating distribution"
4.Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-
tion.
The setting is applied.
Temperature distribution with active 
seat ventilation
The heat output can be distributed variously in 
the seat cushion and the backrest.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Seat heating distribution"
4.Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-
tion.
The setting is applied. 

Climate
106 16Air grill for interior temperature sensor – 
please keep clear and unobstructed
The current setting for the air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
Comfortable interior climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-
tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-
tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you 
only need to select an interior temperature 
comfortable for you.
The following sections contain more detailed 
information on the available setting options.
Most settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile 
settings on page27.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the 
adjustment of air volume and air 
distribution to the windshield and 
side windows, in the direction of 
the upper body and in the footwell. 
It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-
ture to outside influences throughout the year.
The cooling function is switched on along with 
the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-
densation sensor controls the program in such 
a way that window condensation is prevented 
as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-
gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. 
The respective current setting is briefly dis-
played on the Control Display when the button 
is pressed.Select the intensity of the AUTO program:
>−Low
>−Medium
>−High
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi-
vidually on the driver's and front 
passenger side.
The automatic climate control 
adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible 
at any time of year, if necessary with the maxi-
mum cooling or heating capacity, and then 
keeps it constant.
When changing between different tem-
perature settings in rapid succession, the 
automatic climate control does not have suffi-
cient time to adjust the set temperature.<
In the highest setting you activate the maximum 
heating output, regardless of the outside tem-
perature.
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front 
side windows.
To do this, also switch on the cooling function.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster 
switches off after a while. Depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment, 
upper wires are used as an antenna and are not 
part of the rear window defroster. 

Climate
108 >at an outside temperature below 777/
256
From radio readiness the interior temperature, 
the air volume and the air distribution can be 
set.
Switching automatic climate control 
on and off
1.Turn to the left to minimum air volume.
2.After approx. 1 second, turn to the left 
again.
You switch on the system again by pressing any 
button of the automatic climate control.
Front ventilation
1Thumbwheels to smoothly open and close 
vent outlets
2Levers to change the vent outlet direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the 
vent outlets, otherwise these could be 
catapulted outwards and lead to injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, for instance, if the interior 
has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past 
you and is not directed straight at you.
Adjusting temperature in upper body 
region
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Ventilation temperature"
Ventilation in rear
1Thumbwheel to smoothly open and close 
vent outlets
2Thumbwheel to adjust the temperature:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
3Levers to change the vent outlet direction
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from 
the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter 
provides additional protection by filtering gas-
eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW 
center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
dard part of your scheduled maintenance. 

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Parked car ventilation
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the 
passenger compartment to lower interior tem-
peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked car mode at any 
outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system 
to start. The parked car ventilation can also be 
switched on and off directly. It remains 
switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of 
electrical current, you should refrain from acti-
vating it twice in succession without allowing 
the battery to be recharged in normal operation 
between use.
The air emerges through the upper body region 
vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent 
outlets must be open for the system to operate.
The parked car ventilation is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate parked-car vent."
 The parked-car ventilation is switched on.
 The symbol on the display of the automatic 
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
1."Settings"
2."Climate"
3."Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2"4."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
5.Turn the controller: set the hours.
6.Press the controller: the setting is 
accepted.
7.Turn the controller: set the minutes.
8.Press the controller: the setting is 
accepted.
 The switch-on time is activated.
The  symbol on the display of the automatic 
climate control lights up.
 The symbol on the automatic climate control 
display flashes when the system has switched 
on.
The respective system is switched on 
within the next 24 hours only. Please 
reactivated it after this time.< 

Short commands of voice activation system
248
Equipment
Central screen settings{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit settings{Limit}
Opening the light menu{Lighting}
Selecting the door lock{Door locks}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Selecting the air conditioning{Climate} 

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Automatic
– air distribution106
– air volume106
– cruise control66
– garage door opener110
– headlamp control100
– recirculated-air control 
AUC107
– steering wheel 
adjustment45
– tailgate operation34
Automatic climate control105
– automatic air 
distribution106
– parked car ventilation109
– settings via iDrive108
– switching on and off108
– ventilation in rear108
Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing31
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control100
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps101
– refer to Interior lamps104
– refer to Pathway lighting101
– refer to Welcome lamps100
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam 
Assistant102
Automatic low beams, refer to 
High-beam Assistant102
Automatic luggage 
compartment roller cover, 
Sports Wagon117
Automatic Service 
Request196
Automatic soft closing31
Automatic speed reduction for 
descents, refer to HDC Hill 
Descent Control86Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– interlock60
– kick down60
– manually unlocking and 
locking transmission lock61
– shiftlock60
– towing234
– tow-starting235
– with Comfort Access37
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control106
AUX-IN port172
Available services196
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to 
Computer75
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation142
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights241
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs224
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
kit232
Bass, refer to Tone 
control152
Battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery229
– jump starting232
Battery replacement
– remote control for Comfort 
Access38
BC button, refer to 
Computer75
Being towed234
Belts, refer to Safety belts48Beverage holder, refer to 
Cupholders114
Blower, refer to Air 
volume107
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating180
BMW
– Car Shampoo219
BMW Assist, 
activating194,196
BMW Assist192
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance 
system215
BMW Night Vision96
– activating98
– cleaning camera98
– cleaning camera, refer to 
Wiper system64
– deactivating98
– making settings98
BMW Search194
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to 
Cupholders114
Bracket for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter188
Brake assistant85
– adaptive85
Brake force display93
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs224
– two-stage93
Brake rotors
– breaking-in124
– refer to Braking safely126 

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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