
Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
B
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
Backup lamp, replacing 
bulb216
Bag for skis, refer to Ski 
bag107
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch219
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away222
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter180
Bass, tone setting140
Battery217
– charging218
– disposal35,218
– jump-starting220
– replacing217
– temporary power failure218
Battery for mobile phone181
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed222
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cupholders105
Blower, refer to Air volume98
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating172
BMW
– car shampoo210
BMW Assist184
BMW Maintenance 
System207
BMW Search186
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders105
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control81
Brake fluid
– service requirements72
Brake Force Display87Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display87
– replacing bulb216
Brake pads, breaking in112
Brake rotors114
– brakes112
– breaking in112
Brakes
– ABS81
– BMW Maintenance 
System207
– braking safely114
– breaking in112
– parking brake57
– service requirements72
Brake system112
– BMW Maintenance 
System207
– breaking in112
– disc brakes114
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance219
Breaking in the clutch112
Break-in period112
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs213
Bulbs, changing213
Button for starting the 
engine55
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Call
– accepting173
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing174
Calling, refer to Telephone 
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders105
Capacities230
Capacity of the cargo area229Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery217
Car care, refer to Care209
Care209
– automatic car washes209
– care products209
– carpets212
– CD/DVD drives212
– chrome parts211
– convertible top210
– displays212
– exterior209
– fine wood parts212
– headlamps210
– high-pressure washer210
– interior211
– leather211
– light-alloy wheels211
– paintwork211
– plastic parts212
– rubber seals211
– safety belts212
– sensors and cameras212
– upholstery and cloth 
trim211
– washing the car 
manually210
– windows210
Cargo, securing116
Cargo area
– capacity229
– Comfort Access34
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system106
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps95
– lid, refer to Trunk lid31
– opening from outside31
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk 
lid31
Cargo area net, refer to 
Securing cargo116
Cargo loading115
– securing cargo
116
– stowing cargo115
– vehicle114
Car jack
– jacking points217 

Everything from A to Z
240 Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest105
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone170
Car radio, refer to Radio143
Car shampoo210
Car wash209
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system113
CD, audio playback151
CD changer151,155
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– filling or emptying the 
magazine156
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track151
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
CD player151
– controls140
– fast forward/reverse153
– random play sequence152
– selecting a track151
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Center armrest105
Center brake lamp, replacing 
bulb217
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5Changing the language on the 
Control Display79
Changing wheels217
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment203
Check Control76
Checking oil level203
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats52
Chrome parts211
Chrome polish211
Cigarette lighter106
Cleaning headlamps65
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care209
Climate control
– automatic air distribution97
Clock68
– 12h/24h mode75
– setting the time and date75
– setting time74
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
clothes hooks105
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass103
Computer69
– displays on Control 
Display70
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service185
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked114
Condition Based Service 
CBS207Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections131
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances106
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption70
Contacts
– creating182
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display16
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Convenient operation
– windows
28
– windows with Comfort 
Access34
– with Comfort Access34
Convenient starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56
Convertible
– rollover protection 
system90
– top38
– wind deflector41
Convertible top
– convenient opening28
Convertible top care210
Coolant205
– checking level206
– filling206
Coolant temperature69
Cooling, maximum97
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant205
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps92 

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fog lamps94
– indicator lamp13,94
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely114
Footwell lamps95
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags88
Front seat setting44
Frost, removing from 
windows, refer to Defrosting 
windows98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor82
Fuel193
– gauge69
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities230
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Fuel consumption indicator, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption70
Fuel consumption statistics, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control101
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69Gas station 
recommendations131
Gear change
– with automatic 
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic 
transmission58
Gear shifting62
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes113
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical 
malfunction37
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort 
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights229
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs214
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone for hands-free 
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags88
Headlamp control, 
automatic91
Headlamp cover214
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp13Headlamps
– replacing bulbs214
Head restraints46
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window98
Heating and ventilation96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo115
Height, refer to 
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant93
High beams93
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant93
High-pressure 
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving 
through water114
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Hood202
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control81
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning68
Identification marks
– tire coding198
Idle position61 

Everything from A to Z
244 iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing date and time75
– changing language79
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM85
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires194
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM84
Initializing
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating104
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing143
– refer to Setting the time and 
date75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor 
FTM83
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control101
Interactive map126Interior lamps95
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers65
Intersection, entering, 
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface163
J
Jacking points217
Jets, refer to Air vents96
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting220
Jump-starting220
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access33
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control92
– interior lighting95
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs213
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo116Last destinations124
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care211
LED Light-emitting 
diodes213
Length, refer to 
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb217
Light
– instrument lighting95
– refer to High-beam 
assistant93
Light-alloy wheels211
Light control
– refer to High-beam 
assistant93
Light-emitting diodes 
LED213
Lighter106
– socket106
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs213
– of instruments95
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps91
Light switch91
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load115
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo116
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant93
Low-beam headlamps91
– automatic91
– replacing bulbs214 

Reference 245
At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack116
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires201
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance 
System207
– Service booklet
Maintenance system207
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control76
Manual car wash210
Manually unlocking parking 
lock63
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap192
– glass roof37
– parking lock63
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual operation with 
automatic transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale133
– entering destination126
Map view132
Maximum cooling97
Maximum speed
– for winter tires201
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages176
Messages from the concierge 
service177
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter for automatic climate 
control99
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume173
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing170
– operation via iDrive173
– pairing170
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest105
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 iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor82
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port163
MP3 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 flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Music, managing161
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 data120
Navigation 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
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints46
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments105
New tires200