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12 in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance 
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty 
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the 
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a 
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or 
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with plenty of 
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated 
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers 
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to 
prevent streaking.
The presence of wax and sealant residues 
and dirt on the windows leads to streaking 
during wiper operation and results in premature 
wear on wiper blades as well as interference 
with the rain sensor.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value 
and protects the paint from the long-term 
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can 
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore important to tailor the frequency and extent of 
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive 
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, 
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the 
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish 
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when water no longer beads 
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax 
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use 
products that contain silicone to care for 
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door 
handles, or window frames with plenty of water 
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels. 
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel 
cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acid-containing, 
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and 
do not use steam cleaners at temperatures 
greater than 1407/606; otherwise you may 
damage your vehicle.< 

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Glass sunroof, electric40
– convenient operation from 
outside34
– convenient operation with 
comfort access39
– moving manually41
– remote control33
Glove compartment107
– lighting107
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights239
Ground clearance118
H
Handbrake59
– indicator lamp13,59
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hand washing219
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"158
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio158
Head airbags88
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities239
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps93
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system64
– filler neck for washer 
fluid211
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light95
Head restraints46
– active front head 
restraints46
– removing47
– sitting safely43
"Head-Up Display"53,90Head-Up Display90
– default view91
– M view90
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating98
– exterior mirrors50
– interior98
– rear window100
– residual heat101
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat101
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo119
Height, refer to 
Dimensions238
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant95,97
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio158
High-pressure cleaning 
jets218,219
High water, refer to Driving 
through water117
Hills117
Holder for cups109
"Home address" in 
navigation136
Homepage of BMW4
Hood210
Horn10
Hot exhaust system116
"Hour memo"76
"House number" in 
destination entry129
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant80
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio158
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning68
ID3 tag, refer to Information on 
track166
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands208
– tire coding205
Idle61
iDrive16
– assistance window21
– automatic climate control 
with expanded scope99
– changing date and time76
– changing language78
– changing menu page20
– changing settings75
– changing units of measure 
and display type77
– confirming selection or 
entry20
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus18
– operating principle18
– selecting menu item20
– setting brightness77
– start menu18
– status information21
– symbols19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
– starting engine with comfort 
access39
i menu18
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Loading
– securing cargo119
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle118
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo119
"Lock after driving"35
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Lokking35
Locking33
– confirmation signals33
– from inside35
– from outside33
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals33
– from inside34
– from outside32
Low beams93
– automatic93
– indicator lamp13
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Lug bolts228
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting229
– wrench228
Luggage compartment lid35
– emergency release36
– locking with remote 
control33
– opening from inside35
– opening from outside36
– opening with remote 
control33
– unlocking and locking from 
inside34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– comfort access39
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack119
Lumbar support44LW, waveband154
M
M Dynamic Mode MDM81
– indicator lamp13,81
M Engine Dynamic Control59
– "P 400"60
– "P 500"60
– "P 500 Sport"60
M Mobility System225
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires208
Maintenance216
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models216
– refer to Service 
requirements70
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models216
Maintenance system216
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control72
Manual air distribution100
"Manual" in radio mode155
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door202
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid36
Manual transmission59
– tow-starting234
"Map direction of travel"140
Map display140
"Map facing north"140
Map for navigation
– changing scale140
– destination entry131
Map view facing north140
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Maximum cooling101
Maximum speed with winter 
tires208MDM, refer to M Dynamic 
Mode81
MDrive52
"M Dynamic Mode"81
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions238
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
MENU, button refer to Start 
menu18
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic 
information143
Microfilter102
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice command 
system14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– folding in and out50
– heating50
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
"Missed calls"184
Missed calls185
Mobile phone
– accepted calls185
– adjusting volume182
– calling183
– ending call183
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– missed calls185
– operation by voice187
– operation via iDrive182
– redialing185
– refer to separate operating 
instructions107
– Top 8185
– touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method186
Mobile phone battery190
Mobility System225
Monitor, refer to iDrive16 

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Outside air, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control101
Outside temperature 
display68
– changing unit of measure77
– in computer77
Overview
– operating principle18
– radio control150
– screen display21
P
"P 400"60
"P 500"60
"P 500 Sport"60
Panic mode33
Park Distance Control PDC79
"Parked car operation"103
"Parked car ventilation"103
Parked car ventilation102
– activating activation 
time103
– preselecting activation 
times103
– switching on and off 
directly103
Parked car ventilation system
– LED98
Parking, vehicle58
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control79
Parking assistant, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control79
Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake59
Parking lamps93
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps/low beams
– indicator lamp13
Parts and accessories6
Passenger-side exterior 
mirror, tilting down50
Pathway lighting94
"PDC"80"PDC display on"80
PDC Park Distance Control79
Personal Profile31
"Perspective"140
"Phone"178,180,183
Phone book182
– changing entry184
– creating and editing voice 
phone book188
– deleting all entries185
– deleting entry185
– dialing phone number184
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone 
book185
– dialing183
– most recent numbers185
– selecting in phone book185
– Top 8185
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– power windows40
Plasters, refer to First-aid 
kit232
Plug-in unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock57
Polish220
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter102
Position, refer to Displaying 
current position145
Position, refer to Storing 
current position134
"POWER"53
POWER, refer to M Engine 
Dynamic Control59
Power failure230
Power windows, refer to 
Windows39
Preselecting activation times 
of the parked car 
ventilation103
"Presets" in radio 
mode154,162
Pressure, tires204
– producing with M Mobility 
System225Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor85
"Profile"198
Programmable button on 
steering wheel51
Programmable memory 
buttons22
Programming button function, 
refer to Programmable 
button on steering wheel51
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– windows40
R
Radio
– autostore156
– controls150
– High Definition Radio158
– sampling stations155
– satellite radio161
– selecting frequency 
manually155
– selecting 
waveband150,154
– station search155
– station selection154
– station with the best 
reception156
– storing stations156
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
– weatherband, refer to 
Weather news flashes158
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
– with comfort access39
Radio stations
– storing156
Rain sensor64 

Everything from A to Z
256 "Random", random play 
sequence167
"Random all" in audio 
mode168
"Random directory" in audio 
mode168
"RDS"157
Reading lamps97
Rear armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, rear111
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest111
– heating49
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket110
Rear ventilation102
Rearview mirror50
Rear window
– heating100
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun 
blinds106
Rear window safety switch40
"Received calls"184
Reception
– quality157
– radio stations157
– regional station156
Reception level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information21
Recirculated-air mode101
– air recirculation101
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control101
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats43
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch75
Redialing with mobile 
phone189
"Redial" in mobile phone 
mode184
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps224
Refueling202Releasing
– hood210
Releasing the locks, refer to 
Unlocking38
"Relock door if not 
opened"35
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range69
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer69
Remote control30
– comfort access38
– garage door opener
105
– luggage compartment lid33
– malfunction33,39
– replacing battery39
Removing condensation on 
the windows100
"Repeat directory" in audio 
mode167
"Repeat" in audio mode167
"Repeat track" in audio 
mode167
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires, refer to 
Changing wheels227
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls30
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs222
Replacing tires207
Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires207
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge68
"Reset"85,86
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings153
"Reset" the stopwatch75
"resetting FTM …"85
"Reset to default" with 
MDrive53
"Reset" tone settings153
Residual heat101Restraint systems
– for children54
– refer to Safety belts47
Retreaded tires207
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reverse gear61
– manual transmission59
Road map140
Roadside 
Assistance186,192,232
Roadside parking lamps95
Roof load capacity239
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack119
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route136
– bypassing sections142
– changing142
– changing criteria136
– displaying139
– displaying arrow display139
– displaying map view140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– selecting136
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions141
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view140
"Route preference", 
changing136
Route selection136
S
Safety5 

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Safety belts47
– damage48
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp48
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags88
– refer to Safety belts47
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System80
– airbags88
– driving stability control 
systems80
– safety belts47
Satellite radio
– enabling channel161
– selecting channel162
– storing channel162
satellite radio161
"SAT" in radio mode150,161
"Save current 
destination"136
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD166
– stations in radio mode155
Scan
– CD changer166
– CD player166
– radio155
"Scan all" in audio mode166
"Scan directory" in audio 
mode166
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting233
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio161
"Seat heater distribution"49Seats43
– active backrest width 
adjustment44
– adjusting backrest width44
– adjusting height44
– adjusting shoulder 
support44
– adjusting the seats43
– adjusting thigh support44
– easy entry/exit45
– heating48
– lumbar support44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
– shoulder support44
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation49
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo119
– with ski bag, refer to 
Securing cargo112
"Select as 
destination"132,195
"Select current speed"75
Selecting audio sources, refer 
to Operation via iDrive150
Selecting frequency 
manually155
Selecting menu items20
Selecting route136
Selection options with 
navigation system136Sequential Manual 
Transmission with 
Drivelogic60
– Drivelogic driving 
programs62
– idle61
– initializing system, refer to 
After changing wheels/
tires208
– reverse gear61
– Sequential mode61
– shift lights63
– shiftlock61
– towing234
– tow-starting235
Sequential mode61
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance232
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models216
"Service Info"71,193,213
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service216
– refer to Service 
requirements70
"Service Request"186,193
"Service 
requirements"71,193,213
Service requirements70
– refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service216
"Set date"77
"Set" in audio mode150
"Set" on trip computer70
"Set service date"72
"Set time"76
Setting button, refer to 
Controls, controller
16
"Settings"198 

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Station, refer to Radio154
"Status"71
Status information on Control 
Display21
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners218,219
Steering wheel
– adjustment51
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– easy entry/exit51
– heating51
– lock, refer to Ignition lock57
– MDrive button52
– memory45
– programmable button51
– shift paddles62
"Steering wheel button"52
"Stop" for stopwatch75
Stopwatch75
Storage compartments108
"Store in address book" in 
navigation134
"Store" in radio 
mode157,163
Storing221
Storing current position134
Storing radio stations156
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Storing tires208
Storing your vehicle221
"Street" in destination 
entry128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires204
Sun blinds106
"Surround Settings", tone 
control152,153
SW, waveband154
Switches, refer to Cockpit10Switching automatically 
between high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant95
Switching off engine58
Switching on
– audio150
– CD changer150
– CD player150
– radio150
Switching on hour signal76
Swiveling
– headlamps, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light95
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system144
– status information21
– traffic information with 
navigation system142
T
Tachometer67
Tail lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities239
Target cursor for 
navigation131
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data238
– capacities239
– dimensions238
Telematics, refer to 
BMW Assist191
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone176
"Telephone list"52Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region99
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control99
– changing units of 
measure77
– refer to Coolant 
temperature67
Temperature display
– changing units of 
measure77
– outside temperature 
warning68
Temperature gauge
– engine oil68
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control65
"Text language"78
"Theater", tone control153
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp224
Through-loading system111
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting229
Tilt alarm sensor37
– switching off38
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror50
"Time"76
"Time format"76
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation times103
"Timer 2" for parked-car 
ventilation103
"Timer 1" for parked-car 
ventilation103
Tire inflation pressures204
Tire pressure
– loss85,86
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM
85
Tire Quality Grading206
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires207