
At a glance
 15Reference
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1SOS: initiating an Emergency 
Request call
*218
2Reading lamp92
3Interior lamps92
4Reading lamp92
5Passenger airbag status lamp
*86
6Control Display16
7Hazard warning flashers
8Central locking system32
9Automatic climate control
10Hard drive for
>Audio CD140
>Navigation DVD
*120
11Programmable memory keys21
12Changing
>Radio station143
>Track15114Parking brake52
15Buttons on the controller16
For selecting the menus directly
16Controller16 
Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizon-
tally in four directions
17Buttons for the Dynamic Driving 
Control79
18Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume140
19Ejecting of
>Audio CD140
>Navigation DVD
*120 Air distribution96
Automatic air distribution and 
flow rate97
Cooling function97
Recirculated-air mode, automatic 
recirculated-air control98
Maximum cooling97
Air flow, residual heat 
utilization97
Defrosting windows98
Rear window defroster98
13
Heated seats*43
Park Distance Control PDC
*77
Close the retractable hardtop38 
Open the retractable hardtop38  

Opening and closing
28
Opening and closing
Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable 
battery that is automatically recharged when it 
is in the ignition lock while the car is being 
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a 
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the 
batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort 
Access
*, the remote control contains a 
replaceable battery, refer to page36.
The settings called up and implemented when 
the car is unlocked depend on which remote 
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, next column.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the remote control, page206.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Glove compartment, refer to page103
>Driver's door, refer to page31
New remote controls
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or 
as replacements in the event of loss.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to 
suit your personal needs and preferences. 
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are 
stored for the remote control currently in use. 
When you unlock the car, the remote control 
used for the purpose is recognized and the set-
tings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
This means that your personal settings will be 
activated for you, even if in the meantime your 
car was used by someone else with another 
remote control and the corresponding settings. 
The individual settings are stored for a maxi-
mum of four remote controls. They are stored 
for two remote controls if Comfort Access
* is 
in use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
>Assignment of programmable memory 
keys, refer to page21
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page29
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer 
to page32
>Automatic call-up
* of the driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page43
>Triple turn signal activation, refer 
to page60 

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Navigation
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4Backrest
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 the 
switch at the front or rear, respectively.
>Shift curvature up or down: press the switch 
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit 
your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-
eral-support pads.Press the front or rear end of the switch.
Backrest width decreases or increases accord-
ingly.
Heated seats*
Press once for each temperature level. 
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically 
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is 
switched off entirely to save on battery power. 
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory*
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror 
positions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-
port are not stored in memory. 

Adjustments
44
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, 
refer to page50.
2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the 
desired positions.
3.Press the   button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the 
LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv-
ing; otherwise, unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch 
on radio readiness, refer to page50.
2.Briefly press the desired memory 
button1or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately 
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or 
one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page50.
2.Press the desired memory button1 or2 
and keep it pressed until the adjustment 
process has been completed.
If the   button was pressed accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Call-up with the remote control
The driver's seat position last stored is stored 
for the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether the seat should be reset 
to that position.
When this Personal Profile function is 
used, first make sure that the footwell 
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. 
Failure to do so could result in damage to the 
objects if the seat were to move rearward.<
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately 
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or 
one of the memory buttons.
1."Settings"
2."Door locks"
3."Last seat position automatic"
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants 
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the 
safety belt as an additional safety device, but 
they do not represent a substitute. 

Replacing components
216
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacement
Only used approved batteries.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been 
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; 
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged 
and systems or functions may not be fully 
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting 
on page219.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or bring them to a recycling 
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure 
the battery against tipping over during 
transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise 
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date 
These values must be updated, refer 
to page71.
>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page144.
>Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer 
to page120.
>Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer 
to page43.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer 
to page103.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating; oth-
erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
1.Remove the screws 1 using the screwdriver 
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.
2.Remove the cover2, unwinding the cable to 
the footwell lamp
*, if necessary. 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system113
Exterior mirrors45
– adjusting45
– automatic dimming 
feature46
– automatic heating46
– folding in and out45
External audio device104
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away220
– for tying down loads116
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control73
Failure of an electrical 
consumer216
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm34
– switching off an alarm34
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts44
Fastest route for 
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Fault
– parking brake53
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air 
conditioner95
First aid pouch219
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock50
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– run-flat tires199
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM82Flat Tire Monitor FTM81
– indicating a flat tire81
– indicator/warning lamp81
– initializing the system81
– snow chains81,200
– system limits81
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition198
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband143
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash45
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely114
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps92
Forward gear, engaging, refer 
to Transmission 
positions56
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor81
Fuel193
– average consumption66
– gauge65
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications
193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities228
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge65
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses216
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control100Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption66
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge65
Gas station 
recommendations131
Gear display, refer to Displays 
in the instrument cluster56
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic53
Gears, changing57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
General driving notes113
Glove compartment103
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents93
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights228
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags85
Headlamp control, 
automatic88
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window95,98
– seats43 

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At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile28
Kickdown54
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic54
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control88
– parking lamps/low beams88
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs212
Language, changing on 
Control Display75
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts44
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo116
Last destinations124
Launch Control58
Leather care210
LED Light-emitting 
diodes212
Length, refer to 
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb215
Light
– high-beam assistant90
– refer to High-beam 
assistant90
Light-alloy wheels210
Light-emitting diodes 
LED212
Lighter
– connecting electrical 
appliances106
Lighting
– instruments91
– lamps and bulbs212
– vehicle, refer to Lamps88Light switch88
Limit, refer to Speed limit74
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo116
Lockable lug bolts, refer to 
Lug bolt lock215
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal31
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside29
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant90
Low-beam headlamps88
– automatic88
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support43
Lug bolt lock215
Luggage compartment lid32
– Comfort Access
35
– emergency release33
– opening from inside32
– opening from outside33
– remote control30
Lumbar support43
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires200
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system206
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic55
– tires81Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control73
Managing music161
Manual air distribution94
Manual car wash209
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic54
Manual operation
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler flap192
– transmission lock58
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission55
Manual transmission53
Map display132
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– with winter tires200
M dual clutch transmission 
with Drivelogic
– Launch Control58
– manually releasing 
transmission lock58
– neutral56
– reverse gear56
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions227
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory43
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge 
service177 

Everything from A to Z
244 Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System206
– for air conditioner95
– for automatic climate 
control98
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System206
Mirror dimming feature46
Mirrors45
– automatic curb monitor46
– exterior mirrors45
– heating46
– interior rearview mirror46
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory43
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing170
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest104
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest104
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor81
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port163MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface163
Multi-channel playback141
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, playing159
Music collection158
– backup162
– deleting162
– random sequence161
– restoring162
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port163
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface163
Music search159
My Info177
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination123
– storing current position123
– voice activation127
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off132
Navigation data120Navigation system120
– address book123
– bypassing a route 
section131
– continuing destination 
guidance130
– destination entry121
– dynamic destination 
guidance131
– entering a destination by 
voice127
– entering a destination 
manually121
– frequently asked 
questions137
– gas station 
recommendations131
– planning a trip128
– route list131
– selecting destination via 
map126
– selecting route criteria130
– special destinations124
– starting destination 
guidance130
– terminating destination 
guidance130
– traffic bulletins133
– voice instructions132
– volume adjustment132
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments104
Neutral56
New tires199
NORMAL program, Dynamic 
Driving Control79,80
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data226
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope222