
Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Consumption display, refer to
Average fuel
consumption67
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption67
Contacts
– creating174
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness74
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient closing
– windows, with Comfort
Access with Coupe35
– with Comfort Access35
Convenient opening and
closing
– convertible top28,30
– windows28,30
Convertible
– convertible program for
automatic climate control95
– opening and closing
windows36
– rollover protection
system85
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– closing manually39
– convenient opening and
closing30
– emergency closing39
– opening and closing38
Convertible top care200
Coolant196
– checking level196
– temperature65
Cooling, maximum96
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant196Cooling function, automatic
climate control96
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant196
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC76
Country codes DVD146
Country of destination for
navigation117
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone102
Cruise control
63
Cruising range67
Cupholders15,103
Curb weight, refer to
Weights223
Current playback
– external devices158
– of music collection153
Customer Relations179
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data220
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical220
– dimensions221
– engine220
– weights223
Data transfer180
Date
– date format70
– setting70
Daytime running lamps90
– replacing bulbs204
Defect
– door lock30
– luggage compartment lid32
– tires, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
– tires, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor81
Defrosting windows96Defrosting windows and
removing condensation96
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows96
Destination address
– entering117,123
Destination entry via BMW
Assist121
Destination for navigation
– entering via map122
– entering via voice123
– entry117
Destination guidance126
– bypassing route
sections127
– changing specified
route126
– continuing126
– starting126
– voice instructions127
– volume of voice
instructions128
Detour, selecting131
Digital clock66
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio140
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals61
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions127
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions127
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book119
Displacement, refer to Engine
data220
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting93

Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine output, refer to Engine
data220
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data220
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
Entering destination via town/
city name117
Entering rear47
Entering zip code for
navigation118
Entertainment sound output
on/off136
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Event Data Recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio device102
External devices
– random sequence158
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting214
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System205
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter98
First aid, refer to First aid
kit213
First aid kit213
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation61
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– M Mobility System205
– run-flat tires82
– spare wheel208
– Tire Pressure Monitor81
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– warning lamp81,82
Flat Tire Monitor79
– false alarms80
– initializing system80
– snow chains191
– system limits80
– warning lamp81
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband139
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible33
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection154
Front airbags83Front passenger airbags
– deactivating84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Fuel
– average consumption67
– display66
– fuel specifications
185
– high-quality brands185
– quality185
– specifications185
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities223
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel filler flap184
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction184
Fuses210
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption67
– refer to Fuel
specifications185
– refer to Required fuel185
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear changes59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster59
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
General driving notes108
Glass sunroof, electric with tilt
function
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
Glove compartment101

Everything from A to Z
238
M
MDynamic Mode MDM76
– indicator lamp13,77
M Engine Dynamic Control60
M Mobility System205
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires190
Maintenance197
– refer to Service
requirements68
Maintenance system197
Malfunction
– convertible top39
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control70
Managing music154
Manual air distribution96
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap184
– hotel function31
– luggage compartment lid32
Manual transmission57
– tow-starting216
Map display128
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– destination entry122
Map view facing north128
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling96
Maximum speed with winter
tires190
MDM, refer to M Dynamic
Mode76
MDrive50,77
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible222
– Coupe221Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages168
Messages from the concierge
service169
Microfilter98
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature
50
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor49
– folding in and out49
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume165
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing162
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest102
– operation via iDrive165
– pairing162
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone162
Mobile phone battery173
Mobility System205
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port156
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface156
Multi-channel playback137
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher61
– refer to Wiper system62Music, playing152
Music collection151
– backup155
– deleting155
– random sequence154
– restoring155
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port156
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface156
Music search152
M View86
M view87
MW, waveband139
My Info169
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation data116
Navigation destination
– entering manually117
– home address120
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off127

Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Satellite radio142
– enabling or disabling
channel142
– selecting channel143
– storing channel143
Scale for navigation,
changing129
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting215
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio142
Seats43
– adjusting backrest width44
– adjusting the seats44
– heating48
– lumbar support44
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44
Section of route, altering127
Securing cargo111
– ski bag105
Selecting route126
Selection options with
navigation system126
Selector lever58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission58
Selector lever lock, refer to
Shiftlock58Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Drivelogic driving
programs59
– Drive mode59
– idle58
– initializing system, refer to
After changing wheels/
tires190
– kickdown59
– reverse gear58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– shiftlock58
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Sequential mode58
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance213
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
– refer to Service
requirements68
Service Request179
Service requirements68
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service197
Services status180
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
Settings
– changing on Control
Display73
– clock, 12h/24h mode70
– configuring, refer to
MDrive50
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD147
– language73
Settings for the map view129
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times98
Shifting59Shifting into drive position,
refer to Selector lever
positions58
Shift lights60
Shiftlock58
Shift paddles on steering
wheel59
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control79
Short commands of voice
activation system224
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route126
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer145
– CD player145
Side airbags83
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs204
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps93
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag104
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic58
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray104
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing172
– using162
Snow chains191
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices104
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface198
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature65
– outside temperature
warning66
– setting the units68
Temperature gauge
– engine oil66
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control63
The individual vehicle5
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting209
Tilt alarm sensor34
– switching off34
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times98
Tire inflation pressure186
Tire pressure
– loss81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM81
Tire Quality Grading188
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires189
Tires
– age188
– air loss81,82
– breaking-in108
– condition189
– damage189
– inflation pressure186
– minimum tread depth189
– M Mobility System205
– new wheels and tires189
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor79
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor81
– replacing189
– retreaded tires190
– size187
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires190
– wear indicators189
– wheel/tire combination189
– winter tires190TMC station, refer to Traffic
information129
Tone
– control136
– middle setting138
Tone on locking/unlocking29
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit203
Top38
Top 50 of music
collection
153
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting209
– refer to Engine data220
Tow bar215
Tow fitting214
Towing214
– methods215
– tow fittings214
– with manual
transmission215
Town/city, for navigation117
Tow rope215
Tow-starting214
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– resetting system81
– system limits81
– warning lamp82
Tracks
– selecting with CD144
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Traffic bulletins
– categories131
Traffic bulletins, filtering131
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information129
– refer to Bypassing route
sections127
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map131
– during destination
guidance131Traffic information with
navigation129
Transmission
– breaking-in108
– Drivelogic59
– Drive mode59
– drive-off assistant, refer to
Starting off on uphill
slopes78
– idle58
– kickdown, refer to Drive
mode59
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear58
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic58
– Sequential mode58
– shift lights60
– towing215
– tow-starting216
Transporting children
safely52
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread189
Trip, deleting125
Trip, storing124
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip meter65
Trip meter65
Trip odometer, refer to Trip
meter65
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment32
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid31
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions221
Turn signals61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR188

Everything from A to Z
244 Units
– average fuel
consumption68
– temperature68
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control100
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control100
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside28
– setting unlocking
behavior28
– without key, refer to Comfort
Access34
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data116
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights60
USB audio interface156
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal210
– refer to Replacing battery36
Using turn signals61
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting209
VCD146
Vehicle
– battery210
– breaking-in108
– identification number193
– loading110
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions221
– parking56
– weights223
Vehicle care, refer to Care199
Vehicle jack208
– jacking points208Ventilation97
– draft-free97
– for cooling97
– while stationary98
Venting
– refer to Ventilation97
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control94
Vents, refer to Ventilation97
Video menu147
Video playback146
Viscosity195
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions127
Voice activation system
– overview22
– short commands224
Voice commands
– telephone169
Voice instructions for
navigation system127
– repeating128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book171
Volume136
– audio sources136
– cargo area223
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities223
– mobile phone165
– voice instructions128
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities223
Volume balance, tone
setting137
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control70
Warning triangle213
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir63
– wiper system63Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water109
Water penetration199,200
Waveband for radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth189
Weather news flashes141
Website BMW4
Weights223
Welcome lamps89
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires189
Wheel/tire damage189
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions221
Wheels and tires186
Width, refer to
Dimensions221
Wind deflector41
Windows36
– Convenient closing with
Comfort Access35
– convenient opening and
closing28,30
– opening and closing,
Convertible36
– opening and closing,
Coupe36
– rear window, Convertible37
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system62
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows96
– displays, refer to Head-up
Display86
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor62
– capacities, reservoir223
– filler neck for washer
fluid193
– nozzles63
– washer fluid63
– wiper system62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system62
– wiper blade
replacement203