Reference 241
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
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
Reference 245
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis207
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications193
Odometer64
Oil, refer to Engine oil202
Oil consumption202
Oil level202
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal216
Onboard vehicle tool kit212
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside32
– from outside29
– using the door lock31
– via the remote control29
Options, selecting for
navigation130
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation95,98
Outlets, refer to Air vents93
Output, refer to Engine
data226
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control98
Outside temperature
display64
– changing units of
measure68
– in computer68
Outside temperature
warning64
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Overriding selector lever
lock55
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care209Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control77
Park Distance Control PDC77
Parking
– vehicle52
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC77
Parking brake52
Parking lamps88
Parking lamps/low beams88
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function46
Pathway lighting89
Personal Profile28
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Polish211
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control98
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner95
Postal code, entering for
navigation122
Power failure216
Power windows37
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM82
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows37Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor81
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting a waveband143
– storing stations144
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness50
Radio readiness50
– switched off50
– switched on50
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key28
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– CD changer152
– CD player152
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps92
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamps
– replacing bulb214
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps214
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb214
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors45
Rear window defroster95,98
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Everything from A to Z
246 Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode94,98
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode94,98
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest42
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood201
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range66
Remote control28
– battery renewal36
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener100
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction31,36
– removing from the ignition
lock50
– service data206
Replacement remote
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs212
Replacing tires199
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires199
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings142
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts44
Retractable hardtop
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing39
– remote control30
retractable hardtop38
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153Reverse gear56
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map132
Roadside
Assistance185,218
Roadside parking lamps90
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements69
Roof load capacity228
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map display132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map
display132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires199
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Run-flat tires199
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire82
– flat tire81
– Flat Tire Monitor81
– new tires199
– replacing199
– tire inflation pressure194
– winter tires200
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment45
Safety belts44
– damage45
– indicator/warning lamp45
– reminder45
– sitting safely41
Safety systems
– airbags85
– Antilock Brake System
ABS78
– brake system78
– driving stability control
systems78
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– safety belts44
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires199
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting220
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory43
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder45
Seat heating43
Everything from A to Z
248 Steering wheel46
– adjustment46
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock50
– locking with Comfort
Access35
– shift paddles57
Steering wheel buttons, refer
to Shift paddles57
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
Storage211
Storage compartments104
Storage nets106
Stored trip, calling up129
Storing a destination in the
address book123
Storing music158
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory43
Storing tires200
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments104
Stowing cargo116
Street, entering,
navigation122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires194
Surface ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning64
Surround141
SVCD153
SW, waveband143
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button50
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Symbols4
– status information20
T
Tachometer64
Tailgate
– opening from inside32
Tailgate, refer to Luggage
compartment lid32
Tail lamps214
– replacing bulb214
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Technical data226
– capacities228
– dimensions227
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety5
Telephone170
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest104
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands178
TeleService185
TeleService Diagnosis186
TeleService Help186
Temperature
– air conditioner95
– automatic climate control96
– changing unit of measure68
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature65
Temperature display
– outside temperature64
– outside temperature
warning64
– setting the units68
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control61
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo116
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp215
Through-loading opening with
integrated transport
bag106
Tilt alarm sensor34
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror46Tire inflation pressure194
– loss81,83
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor81
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82
– resetting the system83
– system limitations82
– warning lamp83
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Tire Quality Grading197
Tires
– age197,199
– air loss83
– breaking in112
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels215
– condition198
– damage198
– inflation pressure194
– labels197
– minimum tread depth198
– new wheels and tires199
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor81
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM82
– puncture81
– replacing199
– run-flat199
– size197
– storage200
– tread depth198
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth198
– wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires199
– winter tires200
TMC station, refer to Traffic
bulletins133
Tone
– control140
– middle setting142
Tools, refer to Onboard
vehicle tool kit212