Everything from A to Z
234
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– indicator lamp84
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control64
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request216
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control107
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting107
Active cruise control64
– indicator lamp68
– radar sensor68
– selecting distance66
– warning lamps68
Active front head restraints48
Active steering89
– warning lamp89
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake assistant83
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display90
Adaptive Light Control99
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone166
Additives
– coolant205
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils204
Address, entering127,133
Address for navigation
– entering127
Adjusting interior
temperature104
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control146Adjusting thigh support46
Airbags90
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat53
– indicator/warning lamp92
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags91
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic104
– manual105
Airing, refer to Ventilation106
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation106
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control105
Air supply, automatic climate
control103
Air volume105
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off alarm33
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music
collection163
Alloy wheels210
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires201
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Antenna for mobile phone172
Antifreeze
– coolant205
– washer fluid63Antilock Brake System
ABS83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights227
Approved engine oils204
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights227
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest111
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer74
Ashtray113
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control105
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Audio device, external111
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air volume104
– cruise control63,64
– headlamp control98
– steering wheel
adjustment47
Automatic car washes
– also refer to Comfort
Access35
Everything from A to Z
236 Care208
– car-care products208
– carpets210
– car washes208
– CD/DVD player211
– chrome components210
– convertible top209
– displays211
– exterior208
– fine wooden
components211
– hand washing209
– headlamps209
– high-pressure cleaning
jets208
– interior210
– leather210
– light-alloy wheels210
– paint209
– plastic components210
– rubber gaskets210
– safety belts211
– sensors and cameras211
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling210
– windows209
Cargo bay
– capacity227
– emergency release32
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Caring for the vehicle
finish209
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone172
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car Shampoo211Car wash57
– with Comfort Access35
Car washes208
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system119
CBC Cornering Brake
Control83
CBS Condition Based
Service206
CD, audio playback154
CD changer154,158
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– filling or emptying the
magazine158
– random sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player154
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– random sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest, adjusting
height111
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function30
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language on
Control Display80
Changing units of measure on
Control Display74
Changing wheels200,214
CHECK button78
Check Control77
Check Gas Cap194
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure196Child restraint fixing system
LATCH54
Child restraint systems53
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely53
Chrome-plated parts211
Chrome polish211
Cigarette lighter113
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices113
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care208
Clock72
– 12h/24h format77
– setting time76
– setting time and date
77
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap194
Clothes hooks, Coupe112
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine57
Comfort Access34
– observe in car wash35
– replacing battery, remote
control35
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments112
Computer73
– displays on Control
Display74
Concierge service187
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service
CBS206
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking29
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices113
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
Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System84
– active steering89
– airbags92
– brake system84
– DSC13,84
– DTC13,84
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– fog lamps13,102
– parking brake13,58
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor88
Indicator and warning lamps
– overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure196
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor85
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor87
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– radio, refer to Storing
stations150
– refer to Power failure214
– refer to Setting time and
date77
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions137
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting102
Instrument lighting102
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control109
Interactive map132Interior lamps102
– switching on with remote
control28
Interior motion sensor33
– switching off34
Interior rearview mirror,
automatic dimming
feature52
Intermittent mode of the
wipers62
Intersection, entering for
navigation128
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port166
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface166
J
Jacking points214
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting217
Jump starting217
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access34
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
– spare key26
Kickdown, Sport automatic
transmission59
Knee airbags90
Knock control195
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
Assistant100
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams98Lamps and bulbs212
Lane demarcation lines, refer
to Lane Departure
Warning96
Lane Departure Warning96
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo122
Last destinations130
LATCH child restraint fixing
system54
Leather care210
LEDs light-emitting
diodes212
Length, refer to
Dimensions225
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs214
Light Control, refer to
Adaptive Light Control99
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs212
Lighter113
Lighting
– instruments102
– lamps and bulbs212
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps98
Light switch98
Loading
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading120
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo122
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking30
Locking28
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
– without key, refer to Comfort
access34
Everything from A to Z
242 Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside28
Low beams98
– automatic98
– replacing bulbs213
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support46
Luggage compartment
– hotel function30
– increasing capacity,
Convertible32
Luggage compartment lid31
– emergency operation32
– emergency release32
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28,31
– unlocking manually32
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– Comfort Access35
Lumbar support46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires201
Maintenance206
– refer to Service
requirements75
Maintenance system206
Malfunction
– convertible top41
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– hotel function31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Managing music164
Manual air distribution105Manual operation
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
– transmission lock, sport
automatic transmission60
Manual transmission58
Map display138
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– destination entry132
Map view facing north138
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling105
Maximum speed with winter
tires201
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible226
– Coupe225
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages178
Messages from the concierge
service179
Microfilter107
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47Mobile phone
– adjusting volume175
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– operation via iDrive175
– pairing172
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone172
Mobile phone battery183
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor85
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port166
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface166
Multi-channel playback147
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62
Music, playing162
Music collection161
– backup165
– deleting165
– random sequence164
– restoring165
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port166
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface166
Music search162
MW, waveband149
My Info179
Everything from A to Z
246 Sport automatic
transmission58
– Dynamic Driving Control60
– kickdown59
– releasing transmission
lock60
– towing219,220
– with Comfort Access35
Sport program in the Sport
automatic transmission59
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems83
Start/Stop button56
– starting the engine57
– switching off the engine57
Starting, refer to Starting
engine57
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting217
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting217
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant85
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio149
Station, selecting
– radio149
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation
times107
Status information on Control
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners208,209
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock56
– memory47Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering89
Steptronic, refer to Sport
automatic transmission58
Storage compartments112
Stored trip, calling up135
Storing211
Storing a destination in the
address book129
Storing music161
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory
47
Storing tires201
Storing your vehicle211
Street, entering for
navigation128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires196
Surround147
SVCD156
SW, waveband149
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant100
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant100
Switching off
– engine57
Switching on
– audio146
– CD changer146
– CD player146
– radio146
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Light Control99
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
T
Tachometer72
Tail lamps213
– replacing bulbs213Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities227
– fuel tank capacity194
Target cursor for
navigation132
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data224
– capacities227
– dimensions225
Telephone172
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– voice commands179
TeleService186
TeleService Diagnosis188
TeleService Help188
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region106
– adjusting with automatic
climate control104
– changing unit of measure74
– refer to Coolant
temperature72
Temperature display
– outside temperature72
– outside temperature
warning72
– setting the units74
Temperature gauge
– engine oil73
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
The individual vehicle5
Tilt alarm sensor33
– switching off34
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror51
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times107
Tire inflation pressure196
Tire pressure
– loss86,87
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM87
Tire Quality Grading198
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
Everything from A to Z
248 Vehicle
– battery214
– breaking-in118
– loading120
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions225
– parking57
– weights227
Vehicle care, refer to Care208
Vehicle jack214
– jacking points214
Ventilation106
– draft-free106
– for cooling106
– while stationary107
Venting
– refer to Ventilation106
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control103
Vents, refer to Ventilation106
Video menu157
Video playback156
Viscosity204
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions137
Voice activation system
– overview22
– short commands228
Voice commands
– telephone179
Voice instructions for
navigation system137
– repeating138
– switching on/off137
– volume138
Voice phone book181
Volume146
– audio sources146
– cargo bay227
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities227
– mobile phone175
– voice instructions138
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities227
Volume balance, tone
setting147
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning on leaving lane, refer
to Lane Departure
Warning96
Warning triangle217
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir63
– wiper system63
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water120
Water penetration208,209
Waveband for radio149
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth199
Weather news flashes151
Website BMW4
Weights227
Welcome lamps98
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires200
Wheel/tire damage199
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions225
Wheels and tires196
Width, refer to
Dimensions225
Wind deflector43
Windows36
– convenient closing with
Comfort Access35
– convenient opening and
closing28,30
– opening and closing,
Convertible36
– opening and closing,
Coupe36
– rear window, Convertible37Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows105
– displays, refer to Head-up
Display93
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor62
– capacities, reservoir227
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– nozzles63
– washer fluid63
– wiper system62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
– wiper blade
replacement212
Winter tires201
– setting speed limit79
– storage201
Wiper blades
– replacement212
Wiper system62
– rain sensor62
– washer fluid63
– windshield washer
nozzles63
Word matching principle for
navigation135
Working in the engine
compartment202
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard vehicle tool
kit212
X
Xenon lamps213
– replacing bulbs213
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile26