
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

Everything from A to Z
238 Displacement, refer to Engine
data224
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting102
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display93
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access36
– coolant205
– vehicle battery214
Distance, refer to
Computer74
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control64
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer74
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control82
Door entry lighting, refer to
Interior lamps102
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades198
Draft-free ventilation106
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams98
Driving stability control
systems83
Driving through water120
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes118Dry air, refer to Cooling
function105
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function105
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control83
– indicator lamp13,84
– malfunction84
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control84
– activating84
– indicator lamp13,84
DVD
– country codes156
– settings157
– video playback156
DVD menu157
DVD player, refer to CD
player154
DVD video156
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp85
Dynamic destination
guidance137
Dynamic Drive85
Dynamic Driving Control60
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC83
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC84
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear49
Easy entry/exit52
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of the CD/DVD
player146
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– luggage compartment lid32
– storage compartment, hotel
function31
Electric convertible top39Electric steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution83
Electronic oil level check203
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top41
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap194
– glass sunroof39
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
– transmission lock, sport
automatic transmission60
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay32
Emergency request216
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance217
Engine
– breaking-in118
– data224
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed224
– starting57
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off57
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic
transmission, with Comfort
Access35
Engine compartment203
Engine coolant205

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
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

Reference 243
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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination129
– storing current position129
– voice activation133
Navigation data126
Navigation destination
– entering manually127
– home address130
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off137
Navigation system126
– address book129
– bypassing route
sections137
– continuing destination
guidance136
– destination entry127
– dynamic destination
guidance137
– entering a destination
manually127
– entering destination via
voice133
– frequently asked
questions142
– gas station
recommendations137
– planning a trip134
– route list137
– selecting destination via
map132
– selecting route criteria136
– special destinations130
– starting destination
guidance136
– terminating destination
guidance136
– traffic bulletins139
– voice instructions137
– volume adjustment138
Neck support, refer to Front
head restraints48
New remote control26
New wheels and tires200Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision94
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision94
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles63
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing218
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface207
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications195
Odometer72
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements75
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside28
– using remote control28
– using the door lock29
Operating principle, iDrive17
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data224
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control105
Outside temperature
display72,73
– changing unit of measure74
– in computer74
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control146
P
Panic mode28Park Distance Control PDC82
Parked car heating, refer to
Parked car ventilation/
heating107
Parked car ventilation107
– switching on and off
directly107
Parked car ventilation system
– LED103
Parking
– vehicle57
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control82
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control82
Parking brake58
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake58
Parking lamps98
– replacing bulbs213
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down51
Pathway lighting99
PDC Park Distance Control82
Personal Profile26
Phone book175
Phone numbers
– dialing176
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof38
– power windows37
Plasters, refer to First aid
kit217
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Polish211
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter107
Power failure214
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires196
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor87

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

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