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
Reference 259
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Luggage compartment roller
cover, Sports Wagon117
Luggage net, refer to Partition
net118
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack128
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires209
Maintenance215
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models215
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models215
Maintenance system215
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control79
Managing music170
Manual air distribution107
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid32
– panorama glass sunroof41
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual transmission59
Map for navigation
– changing scale145
– destination entry138
Map view144
Map view facing north144
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel229
Maximum speed with winter
tires209Measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages184
Messages from the Concierge
service185
Microfilter108
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume181
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing
178
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest112
– operation via iDrive181
– pairing178
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone178
Mobile phone battery189
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port172
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface172
Multi-channel playback153
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system63
Music, playing168Music collection167
– backup171
– deleting171
– random sequence170
– restoring171
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port172
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface172
Music search168
MW, waveband155
My Info185
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination135
– storing current position135
– voice activation139
Navigation data132
Navigation destination
– entering manually133
– home address136
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off143
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
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Driving tips
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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
Reference 265
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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