
At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Coupe: microphone for voice activation 
system
* and for telephone in hands-free 
mode
*
Convertible: microphone on steering col-
umn
2SOS: initiating an Emergency Request 
call
*219
3Reading lamps
*95
4Coupe: glass roof, electric
*36
5Interior lamps95
6Passenger airbag status lamp89
7Control Display16
8Dynamic Traction Control DTC81
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system30
11Automatic climate control
12CD/DVD drive
*140
13Selecting AM or FM waveband14Changing the audio and entertainment 
sources
15Changing
>Radio station143
>Track151
17Controller16 
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four 
directions
18Buttons on the controller17
Selecting menus directly
19Programmable memory keys20
20Switching entertainment audio sources on/
off and adjusting volume140
21Ejecting a CD/DVD
*151 Air distribution to the 
windshield97
Air distribution to the upper body 
area97
Air distribution to the footwell97
Automatic air distribution
and flow rate97
Cooling function98
Automatic recirculated-air control 
AUC and recirculated-air mode98
Maximum cooling97
ALL program98
Air volume98
Defrosting windows98
Rear window defroster98
Heated seats
*48
16Convertible: open convertible 
top38
Convertible: close convertible 
top38 

Opening and closing
26
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 page35.
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, page207.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Driver's door, refer to page29
>Convertible: glove compartment, refer to 
page104
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.
>Programming the Programmable memory 
keys, refer to page20
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page27
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page30
>Automatic call-up
* of the driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page48
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to 
page64 

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Mobility
Coupe: folding head restraint down and 
up*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may 
contain foldable head restraints.
Folding down: 
Press the button, arrow1.
Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.
O n l y  f o l d  d o w n  t h e  h e a d  r e s t r a i n t s  i f  t h e r e  
are no passengers in the rear. Fold up the 
head restraints again before transporting pas-
sengers in the rear.<
Seat with manual longitudinal 
adjustment
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2.Push the seat forward.
Previous positions
Push the seat backward and swing the backrest 
back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost 
position, make sure that no one is injured 
and that no objects are damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement.<
Seat with electrical longitudinal 
adjustment
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2.Press the front end 2 of the switch until the 
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat 
automatically stops in its previous position, and 
fold the backrest back. If you release the switch 
before the previous seat position is reached, 
the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make 
sure no one is injured and no objects are 
damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement.< 

Adjustments
48
Heated seats*
Press the button once per temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. 
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.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, 
refer to page55.
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.
Call-up
Do not call up the memory while you are 
driving; otherwise, unexpected seat 
movement could result in an accident.<
Comfort function
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch 
on radio readiness, refer to page55.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1 
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted 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 page55.
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 set is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether or not the seat is reset 
to that position automatically.
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 cause injury to persons or 
damage to objects as a result of a rearward 
movement of the seat.<
The adjusting procedure is halted when you 
touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the 
memory buttons. 

Replacing components
218
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 page220.
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 trans-
port.<
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 
page74.
>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page143.
>Navigation system 
Wait for the system to start, refer to 
page137.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
raised. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
*
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page48.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page104.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page87.
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.<
In the glove compartment
Accessing the fuse box:
1.Open the glove compartment.
2.Remove the damper, arrow1, from the 
lower holder by applying forward pressure.
3.Disengage the glove compartment by 
pressing on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold it 
down.
Plastic tweezers are located on the distributor 
box.
Information on fuse assignment can be found 
next to the distributor box.
Spare fuses are available from your BMW cen-
ter.
After replacing a fuse, press the glove compart-
ment upward until it engages and reattach the 
damper.  

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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
246 Next Service indicator, refer to 
Condition Based Service 
CBS207
North-facing map132
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data226
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis208
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Odometer68
Oil, refer to Engine oil203
Oil consumption203
Oil level203
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal218
Onboard vehicle tool kit213
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening stored trips129
Options, selecting for 
navigation130
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation99
Output, refer to Engine 
data226
Outside temperature 
display68
– changing unit of measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature 
warning68
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control140
P
Paintwork care211
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control80
Park Distance Control PDC80
Parked car ventilation99
– preselecting switch-on 
times100
– switching on and off 
directly99
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC80
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams91
– replacing bulbs214
Parts and accessories, refer to 
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function50
Pathway lighting92
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music159
Polish211
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter99
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to 
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor82
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM84
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Programmable memory 
keys20Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch219
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor82
R
Radio
– controls140
– HD Radio144
– satellite radio146
– selecting waveband143
– storing stations143
– switching on/off140
– tone control140
– volume140
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices165
– music collection161
Reading lamps95
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps216
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests106
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster98
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality144
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode98
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode98 

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Communications
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Entertainment
Mobility
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps216
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood202
Remaining distance, refer to 
Computer70
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener101
– malfunctions29,34
– removing from the ignition 
lock55
– service data207
– trunk lid28
Remote control key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control26
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses218
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs213
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires200
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Reservoir for washer 
systems66
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings142
Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts49
Restraint systems for 
children52
Retreaded tires200
Reverse
– CD changer153
– CD player153
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map132Roadside 
Assistance185,219
Roadside parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs214
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements72
Rollover protection system, 
Convertible90
– resetting90
Roof load capacity229
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack116
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away222
Rotary/pushbutton control, 
refer to Controller16
Route130,131
– bypassing sections131
– changing130,131
– changing criteria130
– displaying streets or towns/
cities131
– map view132
– selecting130
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions132
Route map, refer to Map 
view132
Route section, changing131
Route selection130
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires200
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires200
Run-flat tires200,201
– flat tire83
– Inflation pressure194
– new tires200
– remaining driving distance, 
refer to Indication of a flat 
tire83
– tire replacement200
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires200
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– damage49
– indicator lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely43
Safety systems
– airbags88
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS81
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC81
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible90
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires200
Satellite radio146
– enabling or unsubscribing 
from a channel146
– favorites148
– selecting channel147
– storing channel147
– timeshift148
– Traffic Jump149
Saving fuel112
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting221
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio146
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder49
Seats44
– heating48
– sitting safely43
Securing cargo108,109
Selecting a detour136
Selecting new scale for 
navigation133
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Selector lever positions60