
Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption73
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption73
Contacts
– creating184
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness81
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient closing
– windows, with Convenient
Access with Coupe35
– with Comfort Access35
Convenient opening and
closing
– convertible top28,30
– glass sunroof28,30
– windows28,30
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate
control104
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system92
– top39
– wind deflector43
Convertible top
– closing manually41
– convenient opening and
closing30
– emergency closing41
– opening and closing40
Convertible top care209
Coolant205
– checking level205
– temperature72
Cooling, maximum105
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant205Cooling function, automatic
climate control105
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant205
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC83
Country codes DVD156
Country of destination for
navigation127
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps102
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone111
Cruise control63
– active cruise control64
Cruising range73
Cup holders112
Cupholders15
Curb weight, refer to
Weights227
Current playback
– external devices168
– of music collection163
Customer Relations189
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data224
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical224
– dimensions225
– engine224
– weights227
Data transfer190
Date72
– date format77
– setting77
Daytime running lamps99
– replacing bulbs213Defect
– door lock30
– glass sunroof39
– luggage compartment lid32
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor85
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Defrosting windows105
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation105
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows105
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows105
Destination address
– entering127,133
Destination entry via BMW
Assist131
Destination for navigation
– entering via map132
– entering via voice133
– entry127
Destination guidance136
– bypassing route
sections137
– changing specified
route136
– continuing136
– starting136
– voice instructions137
– volume of voice
instructions138
Detour, selecting141
Digital clock72
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio150
Dimensions
– Convertible226
– Coupe225
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions137
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions137
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book129

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine oil
– adding204
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils204
– approved oils204
– electronic oil level check203
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements75
– oil change204
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils204
– recommended oils204
– temperature73
– temperature gauge73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data224
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data224
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine57
Entering destination via town/
city name127
Entering rear49
Entering zip code for
navigation128
Entertainment sound output
on/off146
Entry map for destination132
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control147
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control83
Event Data Recorders207
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system119
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror51
External audio device111External devices
– random sequence168
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting218
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control77
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
Fastest route for
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First aid, refer to First aid
kit217
First aid kit217
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation62
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– run-flat tires86,88,200
– Tire Pressure Monitor87
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
– warning lamp86,88
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Flat Tire Monitor85
– false alarms85
– initializing system86
– snow chains201
– system limits85
– warning lamp86Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband149
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible32
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely120
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps102
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection164
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating91
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor
85
Fuel
– average consumption73
– display73
– fuel specifications195
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities227
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Saving fuel118
Fuel filler door
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction194
Fuel filler flap194
Fuses215
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control109

Everything from A to Z
240 Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption73
– refer to Fuel
specifications195
– refer to Required fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Gas station
recommendations137
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission58
General driving
notes118,119
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function38
– convenient opening and
closing30
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
– moving manually39
– remote control28
Glove compartment110
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills, refer to Ventilation106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights227
H
Handbrake
– indicator lamp13,58
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake58
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing209
Hazard warning flashers15
HD Radio150
Head airbags90
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities227
Headlamp control,
automatic98
Headlamp flasher61Headlamps
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs212
Head restraints
– active front head
restraints48
– front48
– sitting safely45
Head-up Display93
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window105
– seats50
– steering wheel52
Heating104
– exterior mirrors51
– interior103
– rear window105
– residual heat106
– seats50
– steering wheel52
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat106
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo122
Height, refer to
Dimensions225
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant100
High beams100
– headlamp flasher100
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning
jets208,209
High water, refer to Driving
through water120
Highway, refer to Route
criteria
136
Hills120
Holder for cups112
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10Hotel function30
– unlocking manually31
Hot exhaust system119
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant83
Hydroplaning119
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio150
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning72
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands201
– run-flat tires200
– tire coding198
iDrive16
– changing date and time77
– changing language80
– changing settings80
– changing units of measure
and display type74
– controller16
– controls16
– operating principle17
– setting brightness81
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition56
– switched off57
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness56
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on56
Ignition lock56
– starting engine with Comfort
Access35
Impressum2
Imprint2

Everything from A to Z
244 Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof38
– windows37
R
Radio
– controls146
– HD Radio150
– satellite radio152
– selecting waveband149
– storing stations150
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
– weatherband, refer to
Weather news flashes151
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness56
Radio readiness56
– switched off57
– switched on56
– with Comfort Access35
Rain sensor, windshield wiper
system62
Random sequence
– external devices168
– music collection164
Reading lamps102
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps213
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window
– heating105
– opening and closing37
Reception
– quality150
– radio stations150
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control105
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control105Reclining seat, refer to
Seats45
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps213
Refueling194
Releasing
– hood202
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking34
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer74
Remote control26
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener109
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction29,35
– replacing battery35
Removing condensation on
the windows105
Replacement fuses215
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing
wheels214
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires200
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel195
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge73
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings148
Residual heat106
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts50
Retreaded tires200
Reverse
– CD changer156
– CD player156Reverse gear
– manual transmission58
– Sport automatic
transmission59
Road map138
Roadside
Assistance187,217
Roadside parking lamps100
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps213
Rollover protection system on
Convertible92
– lowering92
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing218
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route136,137
– bypassing sections137
– changing136,137
– changing criteria136
– displaying map view138
– displaying streets or towns/
cities137
– selecting136
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions137
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view138
Route selection136
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires200
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Run-flat tires200
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire86,88
– flat tire86,88
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– tire inflation pressure196
– Tire Pressure Monitor87
– tire replacement200,201
– winter tires201

Reference 245
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
S
Safety belts50
– damage50
– indicator lamp50
– reminder50
– sitting safely45
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts50
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– airbags90
– driving stability control
systems83
– rollover protection system,
Convertible92
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires200
Satellite radio152
– enabling or disabling
channel152
– selecting channel153
– storing channel153
Scale for navigation,
changing139
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting219
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio152
Seats45
– adjusting the seats46
– heating50
– lumbar support46
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
– sitting safely45
– sports seat46
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
Section of route, altering137
Securing cargo122
– ski bag114
Selecting distance with active
cruise control66
Selecting route136Selection options with
navigation system136
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance217
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service206
– refer to Service
requirements75
Service Request189
Service requirements75
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service206
Services status190
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
Settings
– BMW Night Vision96
– changing on Control
Display80
– clock, 12h/24h mode77
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD157
– language80
Settings for the map view139
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times107
Shifting, Sport automatic
transmission59
Short commands of voice
activation system228
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route136
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer155
– CD player155
Side airbags90
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs213
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps102
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag113Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function38
Slope assistant, refer to Drive-
off assistant85
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray113
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing182
– using172
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices113
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface207
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock56
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request216
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses215
– key26
Special destinations130
Special destinations,
displaying132
Special destinations, entering
by name
131
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils204
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils204
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit79
Speedometer12
Speed Volume147
Speed with winter tires201
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires200
Tires
– age198
– air loss86,88
– breaking-in118
– condition199
– damage199
– inflation pressure196
– minimum tread depth199
– new wheels and tires200
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor85
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor87
– replacing200
– retreaded tires200
– run-flat tires200
– size197
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires200
– wear indicators199
– wheel/tire combination200
– winter tires201
Tires with run-flat properties
– refer to Run-flat tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information139
Tone
– control146
– middle setting148
Tone on locking/unlocking29
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit212
Top39
Top 50 of music
collection163
Torque, refer to Engine
data224
Tow bar219
Tow fitting218
Towing218
– methods219
– tow fittings218
– with manual
transmission219
– with Sport automatic
transmission219
Town/city, for navigation127Tow rope219
Tow-starting218
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87
– resetting system87
– system limits87
– warning lamp88
Tracks
– selecting with CD154
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control83
Traffic bulletins
– categories141
Traffic bulletins, filtering141
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information139
– refer to Bypassing route
sections137
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map141
– during destination
guidance141
Traffic information with
navigation139
Transmission
– drive-off assistant85
– manual transmission58
– sport automatic
transmission58
– towing219
– transmission lock, manually
locking and unlocking, sport
automatic transmission60
Transporting children
safely53
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo122
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread199
Trip, deleting135
Trip, storing134
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter72Trip meter72
Trip odometer, refer to Trip
meter72
Trips, changing135
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment32
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions225
Turn signals61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
Units
– average fuel
consumption74
– temperature74
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control109
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control109
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside28
– setting unlocking
behavior28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data126
USB audio interface166
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal214
– refer to Replacing battery36
Using turn signals61
V
VCD156