
Controls
 45Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Differs depending on seat:
1Backrest
2Height
Additional depending on seat:
1Backrest width
*
2Shoulder support*
3Thigh support*
4Lumbar support*
Backrest width*
The width of the backrest can be changed with 
the side wings to adjust the side support to your 
own needs.
Shoulder support*
This also supports the back in the shoulder 
area, provides a relaxed sitting position and 
helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
The shoulder support is also used to adjust the 
distance of the head restraint from the back of 
the seat occupant's head.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest 
to obtain additional support in the lumbar 
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a 
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Increase or decrease curvature: press front 
or rear section of switch.
>Shift curvature up or down: press upper or 
lower section of switch.
Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory*
You can store and retrieve two different driver's 
seat and front passenger seat
*-, exterior mir-
ror-, and steering wheel positions
*.
The adjustment of the backrest width and lum-
bar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer 
to page59.
2.Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and 
steering wheel positions.
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280 Automatic climate control in 
rear
– activating on Control 
Display112
– deactivating on Control 
Display112
Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing30
Automatic curb monitor53
Automatic garage door 
opener115
Automatic headlamps, refer to 
High-beam assistant104
Automatic Hold61
– activating62
– deactivating62
– parking62
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control102
– refer to Daytime driving 
lamps103
– refer to Interior lamps106
– refer to Pathway lighting103
Automatic low-beams, refer to 
High-beam assistant104
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC110
Automatic Service 
Request219
Automatic soft closing30
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– deactivating selector lever 
interlock65
– kick-down65
– manually releasing 
transmission lock66
– tow-starting264
– with comfort access36
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control108,113
AUX-IN connection119,183
Average fuel consumption73
– setting units80
Average speed, refer to 
Computer73Avoiding highways for 
navigation150
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms35
Axle weights, refer to 
Weights271
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment45
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs251,254
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit262
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter212
Bass, tone setting160
Battery
– charging258
– jump starting262
– power failure259
– refer to Vehicle battery258
Battery disposal
– remote control with comfort 
access37
– vehicle battery258
Battery for mobile phone212
Battery replacement
– remote control for DVD 
system in rear189
– remote control with comfort 
access37
Being towed263
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Blower, refer to Air 
volume109,113
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating204
BMW Advanced Diesel226
BMW Assist215
– activating217
BMW homepage4BMW maintenance 
system244
BMW Search217
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle 
Center219
BMW TeleServices216
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders119
Brake assistant88
Brake force display97
Brake lamps
– brake force display97
– replacing bulbs251,254
Brake rotors132
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System88
– brake assistant88
– brake force display97
– breaking-in130
– CBC Cornering Brake 
Control88
– electronic brake-force 
distribution88
– parking brake61
– refer to Braking safely132
– warning lamp13
Brake system130
– brake pads130
– breaking-in130
– disk brakes132
Braking safely132
Breakdown, Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance262
Breaking-in brake pads130
Breaking-in rear axle 
differential130
Break-in period130
Brightness
– of Control Display80
– on Head-Up Display100
Button for starting engine59
Buttons on steering wheel11
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Loading133
– securing cargo134
– stowing cargo134
– vehicle133
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo134
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Locking30
Locking
– from inside30
– setting confirmation 
signals28
– using remote control27
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access35
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– setting confirmation 
signals28
Locking without key, refer to 
Comfort access35
Low beams102
– automatic102
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Low-sulfur diesel225
Lug bolts257
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting258
– wrench257
Luggage compartment 
capacity, refer to Cargo bay 
capacity271
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack135
Lumbar support45
LW, waveband163
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires238
Main menu, iDrive17Maintenance
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models244
– refer to Service 
requirements74
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models244
Maintenance system244
Malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– glass sunroof, electric42
– liftgate31
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control77
Manual air distribution110
Manually releasing 
transmission lock66
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Manual operation
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler door224
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission66
Map display152
Map for navigation
– changing scale153
– entering destination146
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling110
Maximum speed
– for winter tires238
– with compact wheel258
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages208
Microfilter112Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for telephone14
– for voice activation 
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– exterior mirrors52
– folding in and out52
– heating
52
– interior rearview mirror53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume205
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing202
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest, front119
– operation via iDrive205
– pairing202
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– refer to Telephone202
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer 
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting
– refer to AUX-IN 
connection183
– refer to USB-audio 
interface183
Multifunction steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high 
beams67
– refer to Washer/wiper 
system67
Music
– managing181
– playing179
– storing178
Music collection178
– backup181
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290 Restraint systems
– for children55
– refer to Safety belts49
Retreaded tires237
Reverse
– CD changer173
– CD player173
Reverse gear, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic65
Road map152
Roadside Assistance262
Roadside assistance216
Roadside parking lamps104
Roller blinds, refer to Roller 
sun blinds118
Roller sun blinds118
Roll-up cover122
roll-up cover122
Roof load capacity271
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack135
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing263
Rotary pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route150,151
– bypassing sections151
– changing150,151
– changing criteria150
– displaying map view152
– displaying streets or towns/
cities151
– selecting150
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions152
Route map, refer to Map 
display152
Route section, changing151
Route selection150
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires237Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires237
Run-flat tires237
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire93,95
– flat tire93,95
– new wheels and tires237
– tire inflation 
pressure93,95
,229
– tire replacement237
S
Safety5
Safety belts49
– damage50
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags98
– refer to Safety belts49
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System88
– airbags98
– driving stability control 
systems88
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control88
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires237
Satellite radio166
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting263
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio166
Seat heating50,51Seats44
– adjusting44
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting manually44
– backrest width45
– heating50,51
– in rear48
– lumbar support45
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory45
– 2nd row seats48
– shoulder support45
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44,45
– 3rd row seats49
– ventilation, refer to Active 
seat ventilation and Seat 
heating51
2nd row seats48
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo134
– with ski bag, refer to 
Securing cargo126
Selecting new scale for 
navigation153
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Reverse gear65
Self-leveling suspension92
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance262
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models244
Service interval indicator, refer 
to Service requirements74
Service Request219
Service requirements74
– also refer to CBS Condition 
Based Service244
Service status220
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