
Mobility
 247Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Steam cleaners/high-pressure 
cleaning jets
When using steam cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaning jets, make sure to maintain 
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum 
temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or 
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.<
Do not spray the sensors and cameras, 
e.g. of Park Distance Control, Top View, 
or rear view camera, with high-pressure clean-
ers for long periods and keep the spray nozzle 
at least 12 in/30 cm away from them.<
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.<
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.
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248 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.<
Aluminum running boards
A rust film on the aluminum running boards can 
be removed with a special cleaning agent.
Outside sensors/cameras
Make sure that sensors and cameras out-
side the vehicle, e.g. Park Distance Con-
trol, Top View, or rear view camera, are kept 
clean and free of ice in order to assure full func-
tionality.<
Interior care
Upholstery materials/cloth-covered 
paneling
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in order 
to remove surface dirt.
In the event of more serious soiling such as bev-
erage stains, use a soft sponge or a lint-free 
microfiber cloth in combination with suitable 
interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the 
packaging.
Clean upholstery material over a large 
area extending out to the seams. Avoid 
intense friction.<
Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other 
items of clothing can cause damage to 
the seat covering. Make sure that the Velcro 
fasteners are closed.<
Leather/leather-covered paneling
The leather used by BMW is a high quality 
natural product. Slight patterns in the 
grain are part of the typical properties of a natu-
ral leather.<
Dust and dirt from the road chafe in pores and 
folds and result in considerable wear and cause 
the leather surface to become prematurely brit-
tle. We therefore suggest that you clean the leather with a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner at 
regular intervals.
Particularly with light-colored leather, make 
sure to clean it regularly since it has a greater 
tendency to become soiled.
Treat the leather twice a year with a leather 
lotion since dirt and grease harm the protective 
layer of the leather.
Carpets/cargo bay
Floor carpets and floor mats can be vacuumed 
or cleaned with interior cleaner when they are 
more heavily soiled.
Floor mats can be removed for cleaning. When 
inserting into place, make sure that the seat 
rails do not protrude over the floor mats; other-
wise floor mats can be damaged.
Fluff on new floor mats is a result of the produc-
tion process and can be removed by repeated 
vacuuming.
Plastic components inside
>Vinyl upholstery surfaces
>Lamp lenses
>Cover glass of instrument cluster
>Matt parts
should be cleaned with water and, if necessary, 
solvent-free plastic cleaner.
Fine wooden components
Use a damp cloth to clean fine wooden trim 
panels and components. Follow up by drying 
with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
Soiled seatbelt straps hinder the reeling, thus 
reducing safety.
Do not use chemical cleansers as they 
can destroy the webbing.<
Inside sensors/cameras
Clean inside sensors and cameras, such as 
those of the high-beam assistant, using a lint-
free cloth moistened with glass cleaner.
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279
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System88
Accessories5
Access to 3rd row seats48
Acoustic signal, refer to Check 
Control77
Activated-charcoal filter112
Active seat52
Active seat ventilation51
Active steering96
– malfunction97
– warning lamp97
Adaptive brake lamp, brake 
force display97
Adaptive Drive91
Adaptive fixing system124
Adaptive Head Light103
Address for navigation, 
entering141,147
Adjusting confirmation signals 
for locking and unlocking28
Adjusting opening 
height31,33
Adjusting temperature with 
expanded-scope automatic 
climate control109
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control160
Adjusting thigh 
support44,45
Airbags98
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp99
Air distribution
– automatic108,113
– manual110
Air recirculation110
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control110
– recirculated-air mode110Air vents107
– refer to Ventilation111
Air vents of automatic climate 
control107
Air volume109,113
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications225
Alarm system34
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm34
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor35
– tilt alarm sensor35
Albums of music 
collection180
Alloy wheels247
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires238
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
AM, waveband163
Antenna for mobile phone202
Antifreeze
– coolant243
– washer fluid69
Antilock Brake System 
ABS88
Anti-theft system
– refer to Alarm system34
– refer to Central locking 
system27
Approved axle weights, refer 
to Weights271
Approved engine oils243
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights271
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, front119Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer74
Ashtray
– front120
– rear120
Assist, refer to separate 
operating instructions
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems88
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control110
Audio160
– controls160
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
Audio CDs, DVD system in 
rear193
Audio device, external119
Automatic
– air distribution108,113
– air volume108,113
– headlamp control102
– liftgate operation31
– steering wheel adjustment, 
refer to Easy entry/exit54
Automatically switching high-
beams on and off, refer to 
High-beam assistant104
Automatic car washes246
Automatic climate control
– automatic air 
distribution108,113
– in rear112
– switching off111,113
– ventilation in rear111
– with 2-zone control108
– with 4-zone control112
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
C
Calibrating driver's seat50
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
Call
– accepting205
– ending205
– rejecting205
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing206
Calling, refer to telephone 
operating instructions
Camera
– refer to Rear view camera86
– refer to Top View84
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Capacities272
Capacity of cargo bay271
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery258
Care246
– car-care products246
– carpets248
– car washes246
– CD/DVD-player249
– chrome components247
– displays249
– exterior246
– fine wooden 
components248
– hand washing247
– headlamps247
– high-pressure cleaning 
jets247
– interior248
– leather248
– light-alloy wheels247
– paint247
– plastic components248
– rubber gaskets247
– running boards248
– safety belts248
– sensors and cameras248
– upholstery materials and 
cloth-covered paneling248
– windows247Cargo
– refer to Loading133
– securing134
– securing with ski bag126
Cargo area, refer to Cargo 
bay122
Cargo area cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Cargo bay
– capacity271
– emergency actuation, refer 
to Manually opening or 
closing
34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually31
– expanding124
– opening33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Liftgate30,33
– opening/closing, refer to 
Tailgate33
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote 
control28
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover122
Caring for the vehicle 
finish247
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest, front119
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– refer to Telephone202
Car radio, refer to Radio163
Car wash246
– before driving in60
– with comfort access37
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system131
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control88
CBS Condition Based 
Service244CD
– audio playback172
– refer to Playing audio tracks, 
DVD system in rear193
CD-/DVD player in rear188
CD changer171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
CD player171
– controls160
– fast forward/reverse173
– random play sequence172
– selecting a track172
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
Cell phone, refer to Mobile 
phone
Center armrest
– front119
– rear122
Center brake lamp253,256
Center console14
Central locking system27
– comfort access35
– from inside vehicle30
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own 
safety5
– refer to Parts and 
accessories5
Changing gears using shift 
paddles65
Changing language on 
Control Display81
Changing tires237
Changing trips149
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display80
Changing wheels256
Check Control77
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure229
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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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Entertainment
Mobility
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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292 Switching on
– audio160
– CD changer160
– CD player160
– radio160
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light103
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– status information19
– traffic information with 
navigation system153
T
Tachometer72
Tailgate33
Tail lamps251,254
– replacing bulbs251,254
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities272
Target cursor for 
navigation146
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data268
Telephone202
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Teleservice Diagnosis217
Teleservice Help217
TeleServices, activating218
Temperature
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control109,113
– changing units of 
measure80
– refer to Coolant 
temperature72
Temperature display
– outside temperature71
– setting units80
– temperature warning71
Temperature warning71
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control69
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp253,2563rd row seats49
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting258
Tilt alarm sensor, switching 
off35
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation times114
Tire inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Tire inflation pressures229
– checking229
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
Tire Quality Grading235
Tires
– age235
– air loss93,95
– breaking-in130
– changing237
– condition236
– damage236
– flat tire, refer to Changing 
wheels256
– inflation pressure229
– inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to FTM 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– new wheels and tires237
– pressure loss93,95
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
– replacing256
– retreaded tires237
– run-flat tires237
– size235
– tread236
– wear indicators236
– wheel/tire combination237
– winter tires238
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information153
Tone
– control160
– middle setting162Tone on locking/unlocking28
Tools, refer to Onboard 
toolkit250
Top 50 of music 
collection180
Top View84
Torque
– engine268
– lug bolts, refer to After 
mounting258
Tow fitting263
Towing263
Town/city, for navigation141
Tow-starting263,264
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
– resetting system94
– system limits94
– warning lamp95
Track, selecting on CD172
TRACTION, refer to DTC89
Traction-assist feature, refer 
to DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
Traction control, refer to 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
Traffic bulletins
– categories155
– filtering155
Traffic bulletins for 
navigation
153
– in map display155
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic 
information153
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections151
Traffic information for 
navigation during 
destination guidance155
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– manually releasing 
transmission lock on 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic66
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Mobility
Transmission positions, refer 
to Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic64
Transporting children 
safely55
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo134
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth236
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer71
Trip odometer71
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions269
Turn signals67
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs251,254
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR235
Units
– average fuel 
consumption80
– temperature80
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote 
control115
Universal remote control115
Unlocking
– from inside30
– liftgate28
– setting behavior28
– using remote control27
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access35
Unlocking and locking doors 
using remote control27
Unlocking without key, refer to 
Comfort access35
Updating the navigation 
data140
USB audio interface183
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal258
– refer to Replacing battery37
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting258
VCD173
Vehicle
– battery258
– breaking-in130
– loading133
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions269
– parking60
– storing249
– weights271
Vehicle care, refer to Care246
Vehicle jack257
– jacking points257
Ventilation111
– draft-free111
– in the rear111
– rear automatic climate 
control113
– 3rd row seats112
– while stationary114
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control107
Vents, refer to Ventilation111
Video menu174
Video playback173
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions152
Voice activation system22
– short commands273
Voice instructions for 
navigation system152
– repeating152
– switching on/off152
– volume152
Volume160
– audio sources160
– mobile phone205
– voice instructions152
Volume balance, tone 
setting161
Volume of warning tones81
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Warning tone, volume81
Warning triangle261
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models244
Washer/wiper system67
– rain sensor68
– washer fluid69
– windshield washer 
nozzles68
Washer fluid69
– capacity of the reservoir69
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water132
Water penetration247
Waveband for radio163
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth236
Weather reports165
Website4
Weights271
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires237
Wheel/tire damage236
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions269
Wheels and tires229
Width, refer to 
Dimensions269
Windows37
– convenience operation28
– convenience operation from 
outside29
– convenience operation with 
comfort access36
– opening, closing37
– pinch protection system38
– safety switch38
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