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Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
TeleServices
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance"
3."Start service"
Teleservice Diagnosis*
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless 
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are 
important for vehicle diagnosis. Teleservice 
Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by 
Roadside Assistance and termination of the 
voice connection.
Teleservice Help*
Teleservice Help enables an in-depth diagnosis 
of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wire-
less transmission. Teleservice Help can be 
started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance 
and termination of the voice connection.
Starting Teleservice Help
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.The engine is running.
4."TeleService Help"
After completion of Teleservice Help, a voice 
connection is established to Roadside Assis-
tance.
Activating BMW Assist*
If the services included in a valid BMW Assist 
subscription are not displayed, they may need 
to be activated.1.Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current position. Reception is usually best 
when you have an unobstructed view to the 
sky.
2.Switch on the ignition.
3."Activate BMW Assist"
Activation may take several minutes. If another 
menu is opened, activation continues running in 
the background.
BMW Search*
BMW Search is an Internet portal that makes 
available a number of services for use in the 
vehicle, e.g. information on restaurants on your 
route, your own address book or an e-mail 
account.
BMW Search is always displayed across the full 
screen.
Requirements
>Subscription to the optional Convenience 
Plan.
>The vehicle is located within wireless net-
work coverage.
>The date setting on the Control Display is 
current.
Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"
2."BMW Search"
3.Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed.
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Care
Car-care products
For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW 
recommends using only products that BMW 
has approved for this purpose.
Regular cleaning and care make a significant 
contribution to retaining your BMW's value.
The BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be 
happy to consult you on products and services 
for the cleaning and care of your BMW.
Genuine BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, laboratory tested, and tested in 
actual use. They offer optimum care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol 
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or pose health risks. 
You should therefore heed the warnings and 
hazard indications on the packaging. Open the 
doors or windows on your vehicle whenever 
cleaning the interior. Make sure there is suffi-
cient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only 
products that are formulated for vehicle clean-
ing.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially 
important to ensure that the vehicle is 
washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, signifi-
cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to 
the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so 
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and 
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that 
it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the 
following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to 
page269.
>If necessary, fold in exterior mirrors, refer to 
page52.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights 
over 4 in/10 cm, otherwise there is dan-
ger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate rain sensor
* to prevent 
unwanted wiper activation.
>BMW X5: deactivate rear window wiper and 
protect it from damage. Take appropriate 
protective measures; inquiring with the car 
wash operator as needed.
>Remove add-on parts such as spoilers or 
phone antennas if they risk being damaged.
Before driving into the car wash, observe the 
following so that the vehicle is able to roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition 
lock, even with comfort access.
2.Shift into transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to 
page62.
5.Switch off the engine.
6.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock 
so that the vehicle can roll.
Mixed tires*
Before driving into a car wash, make sure 
that the vehicle width is not too large for 
the car wash, as otherwise the vehicle and the 
car wash could be damaged.<
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Your BMW has a special nut as body ground 
or negative pole.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the 
negative terminal of the battery or to the 
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be 
started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle 
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes 
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the 
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful, 
wait a few minutes before another attempt 
in order to allow the discharged battery to 
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing 
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the 
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations 
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other 
than the driver in a vehicle that is being 
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the 
front or rear of the BMW.It is located in the toolkit under the floor panel 
flap in the cargo bay, refer to page250.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the 
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the 
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral 
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the 
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Cover panel on left and right side of bumper: 
press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, 
refer to page59, otherwise the low 
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield 
wipers would not be available. When the engine 
is stopped, there is no power assist. This then 
requires increased effort for braking and steer-
ing. Active steering is deactivated and larger 
steering wheel movements are required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
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282 Children, transporting55
Child restraint devices55
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH56
Child-safety locks58
Child seats55
Chime, refer to Check 
Control77
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter121
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care246
Clock71
– 12h/24h mode80
– setting time79
Closing
– from inside30
– using remote control27
Closing fuel filler cap224
Clothes hooks119
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine60
Comfort access35
– observe in car wash37
– replacing battery37
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Comfort start, refer to Starting 
engine60
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure231
– wheel change256
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments119
Compass, digital116
Computer73
– displays in instrument 
panel73
– displays on Control 
Display74
Concierge service216
Condition Based Service 
CBS244Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices121
Connecting headphones188
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption73
Consumption indicator, 
energy control72
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption73
Contacts, creating213
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive
16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls DVD system in 
rear187
Convenience operation
– glass sunroof28,29
– glass sunroof with comfort 
access36
– windows28,29
– windows with comfort 
access36
– with comfort access36
Coolant243
– checking level243
– temperature72
Cooling, maximum110
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC88
Country codes DVD173
Country information from 
BMW Online157
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps106
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone119
Criteria for route150
Cruise control69
Cruising range73
Cup holders119Current playback
– external devices185
– of music collection180
Customer Relations218
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data268
D
Data268
– capacities272
– dimensions269
– engine268
– technical data268
– weights271
Data transfer220
Date71
– display format80
– retrieving71
– setting80
Daytime driving lamps103
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation109
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows109
Deleting a trip149
Deleting special 
destinations146
Destination, entering by town/
city name141
Destination address, 
entering141,147
Destination entry using BMW 
Assist145
Destination for navigation
– entering141
– entering by voice147
– entering via map146
Destination guidance150
– bypassing a route 
section151
– changing specified 
route150
– continuing150
– starting150
– voice instructions152
– volume of voice 
instructions152
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Fuel consumption display, 
computer, average fuel 
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Fuel filler door224
– closing224
– opening224
– releasing manually224
Fuses259
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel225
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Gearshifts, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
General driving 
notes130,131
Glass sunroof
– convenience operation from 
outside29
– convenience operation with 
comfort access36
– remote control28
Glass sunroof, electric40
– moving manually42
– opening, closing41
– power interruption42
– raising41
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system140
Grills, refer to Ventilation111
Grills of the automatic climate 
control107
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights271
Guided Tours149
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake61
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hand washing247
Having diesel exhaust fluid 
refilled226
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
HD Radio164
Head airbags98
Headlamp control, 
automatic102
Headlamp flasher67
Headlamps102
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs250
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light103
Head restraints46
– sitting safely43
Head-Up Display100
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window109
– seats50,51
– steering wheel54
Heating107
– exterior mirrors52
– interior107
– rear window109
– residual heat110
– seats50,51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo134
Height
– on Head-Up Display100
– refer to Dimensions269
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel53High-beam assistant104
High beams67,104
– automatically switching on 
and off, refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– headlamp flasher67
– indicator lamp13
High-pressure cleaning 
jets247
High water, refer to Driving 
through water132
Highway, refer to Route 
criteria150
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills132
Holder for cups119
Homepage4
Hood239
Horn10
Hot exhaust system131
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant88
Hydroplaning132
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio164
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning71
Identification, tire238
Identification mark, run-flat 
tires237
iDrive16
– changing language81
– changing settings79
– changing units of measure 
and display type80
– controller16
– controls16
– main menu17
– setting brightness80
– setting date80
– setting time79
– status information19
Ignition59
– switched off59
– switched on59
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286 Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness59
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on59
Ignition lock59
– starting engine with comfort 
access36
Importing special 
destinations146
Importing trips149
Indicator/warning lamps13
– active steering97
– airbags99
– DSC13,89
– DTC89
– fasten safety belt50
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– fog lamps13
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor95
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure229
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to FTM Flat Tire 
Monitor92
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing164
– refer to Power failure259
– refer to Setting date80
– refer to Setting time79
– seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Installation location, mobile 
phone119
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions152
Instrument cluster
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument panel12Instrument illumination, refer 
to Instrument lighting105
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel12
– refer to Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control115
Interactive map147
Interior lamps106
– switching on with remote 
control28
Interior motion sensor35
– switching off35
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– compass116
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers68
Intersection, entering, 
navigation142
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN connection183
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface183
J
Jacking points257
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever, 
selecting transmission 
positions64
Jump starting262
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
access35
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort access35
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Keys26
– key-related settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26Kick-down, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Knock control225
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Parking lamps/low 
beams102
Lamps and bulbs250
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo134
Last destinations144
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system56
Leather care248
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes251
Length, refer to 
Dimensions269
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulbs253,256
Liftgate30,33
– adjusting opening 
height31,33
– automatic operation31
– closing31,34
– locking and unlocking from 
inside30
– manually opening or 
closing34
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening manually31
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs251
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs250
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps102
Light switch102
Load133
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Playing videos, DVD system in 
rear190
Plug-in unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Postal code, entering for 
navigation142
Power failure259
Power steering-wheel 
adjustment54
Power windows, refer to 
Windows37
Preglowing, refer to Diesel 
engine60
Preselecting activation times 
of parked-car 
ventilation114
Pressure, tires229
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– panorama glass sunroof39
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls160
– HD Radio164
– satellite radio166
– selecting waveband163
– storing stations164
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
– Weather band, refer to 
Weather reports165
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access36Rain sensor68
Reading lamps106
Rear automatic climate 
control
– air flow113
– switching off113
Rear entertainment, refer to 
DVD system in rear187
Rear fog lamps, indicator 
lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps251,254
– replacing bulbs251,254
Rear seat backrest, 
folding124
Rear seats
– adjusting48
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding over backrest124
– head restraint adjustment48
– heating51
Rear socket121
Rear ventilation111
– automatic climate control in 
rear112
– 3rd row seats112
Rear view camera86
– cleaning88
– displays on Control 
Display87
– driver assistance 
functions86
– switching off86
– switching on86
Rearview mirror52
Rear window
– heating109
– replacing wiper blade
250
– windshield wiper68,246
Rear window safety switch38
Rear window wiper, replacing 
wiper blade250
Reception
– quality164
– radio station164
Reception level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19Recirculated-air mode110
– air recirculation110
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps251,254
Refueling224
Releasing
– hood239
– refer to Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer74
Remote control26
– comfort access35
– garage door opener115
– liftgate28
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery37
Remote control, DVD system 
in rear188
– battery replacement189
Removing condensation on 
the windows109
Replacement fuses259
Replacement of tires237
– changing wheels256
– new wheels and tires237
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs250
Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires237
Replacing wiper blades250
Reporting an accident, refer to 
Initiating an emergency 
request261
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings162
Residual heat110
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Settings
– changing on Control 
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h mode80
– configuring, refer to 
Personal Profile26
– DVD174
– language81
Settings for the map 
display153
Setting speed limit78
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting activation 
times114
Shifting, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Shift paddles65
Short commands of voice 
activation system273
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route150
Shoulder support45
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer172
– CD player172
Side airbags98
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs251
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag125
Slide show, refer to Displaying 
images195
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric40
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof38
Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting assistant92
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray120
SMS208Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing212
– use202
Snow chains238
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface245
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock59
Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices121
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing30
Soot particle filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter131
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request261
Spare fuses
259
Spare remote control26
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing 
wheels256
– refer to Compact wheel256
Special destinations144
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils243
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils243
Speed
– with compact wheel258
– with winter tires238
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit78
Speedometer12
Speed Volume161
Split screen, refer to Control 
Display, switching on/off19
Split screen content, refer to 
Display for split screen 
content, selecting19
Sport program, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems88
Start/Stop button59
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine60Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting262
Starting assistant92
Starting difficulties, jump 
starting262
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Starting assistant92
State/province, for 
navigation141
Station selection, radio163
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners247
Steering wheel
– adjusting53
– automatic adjustment, refer 
to Steering wheel 
memory45
– buttons on steering 
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– memory45
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering96
Steptronic, refer to Sport 
program and manual mode 
M/S65
Storage compartments119
Storing a trip148
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory45
Storing tires
238
Storing vehicle249
Storing your vehicle249
Street, entering, 
navigation142
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires229
SVCD173
SW, waveband163
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on 
and off110
Switching off engine60
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