Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic climate control103
– automatic air
distribution104
– convertible program104
– parked car ventilation/
heating107
– switching on and off106
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing31
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control98
– refer to Daytime running
lamps99
– refer to Interior lamps102
– refer to Pathway lighting99
– refer to Welcome lamps98
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
Assistant100
Automatic Service
Request190
Automatic soft closing31
AUTO program for automatic
climate control104
AUX-IN connection111
AUX-IN port166
Available services190
Average fuel consumption73
– setting units74
Average speed73
Avoiding highways for
navigation136
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to
Weights227
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seats45
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps213Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit217
Bass, refer to Tone
control146
Battery
– jump starting217
– refer to Vehicle battery214
Battery replacement, remote
control for Comfort
Access36
BC button, refer to
Computer73
Being towed219
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Blower, refer to Air
volume105
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating174
BMW
– Car Shampoo211
BMW Assist,
activating188,190
BMW Assist186
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system206
BMW Night Vision94
– activating95
– cleaning camera96
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system62
– deactivating96
– making settings96
BMW Search188
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter182
Brake assistant83
– adaptive83
Brake force display90
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps213
– two-stage90Brake rotors
– breaking-in118
– refer to Braking safely120
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System83
– brake force display90
– breaking-in
118
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control83
– electronic brake-force
distribution83
– parking brake58
– refer to Braking safely120
Brake system118
– brake pads118
– brake rotors120
– breaking-in118
– warning lamp13,84
Braking safely120
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance217
Breaking-in brake pads118
Breaking-in the clutch118
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential118
Break-in period118
Brightness of Control
Display81
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button56
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting175
– ending176
– rejecting176
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing176
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders112
Capacities227
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery214
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 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
Reference 243
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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
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