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notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.
▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or additional telephone? The mobile
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.
▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.
▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact
the hotline or service center.
Controls
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is se‐
lected. The setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
The vehicle automatically adjusts the volume of
the microphone on the telephone and the vol‐
ume of the called party. Depending on the mo‐
bile phone, the volumes may need to be ad‐
justed. The settings can only be created during
a call and must be adjusted separately for each
telephone. The settings are deleted when the
telephone is unpaired.
1."Settings"
2."Tone"
3."Volume settings"
4.Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or
"Loudspeak."
5.To adjust: turn the controller.
6.To store: press the controller.
Incoming call
Receiving calls
If the number of the caller is stored in the phone
book and is transmitted by the network, the
name of the contact is displayed. Otherwise,
only the phone number is displayed.
If more than one phone number is assigned to a
contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐
played.
For calls on the additional telephone, the num‐
ber is only displayed if it is transmitted by the
network.
An incoming call to the additional telephone is
automatically rejected if there is an active call on
the other telephone.
Accepting a call
Via iDrive
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"Accept"
Rejecting a call
Via iDrive
"Reject"
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Via the instrument cluster
"Reject"
Ending a call
Via iDrive
"End call"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
"End call"
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1."Telephone"
2."Dial number"
3.Select the digits individually.
4.Convert to letters as required.
Select the symbol.
Select the letters individually.
5. Select the symbol.
Select symbol to convert to numbers.
Phone numbers can also be entered by voice.
Only numbers can be spoken.
Letter/number assignment
LetterNumber
ABC2
DEF3
GHI4
JKL5
MNO6
PQRS7
TUV8
WXYZ9
Calls with multiple parties
General information
You can switch between calls or connect two
calls to a single conference call. These functions
must be supported by the mobile phone and
service provider.
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Calling a contact
Symbol Meaning
Contact with one stored phone num‐
ber.
Contact with more than one stored
phone number.
Call not possible; mobile phone with‐
out reception or network, or Service
Request is active.
For contacts with one stored phone number: se‐
lect the required contact. The connection is es‐
tablished.
For contacts with more than one stored phone
number: select the required contact and the
phone number. The connection is established.
Editing a contact
Changing the entries in "Contacts". When a
contact is changed, the changes are not stored
on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is
stored in the vehicle.
1.Highlight the contact.
2.Open "Options".
3."Edit entry"
The contact can be edited.
Redialing
General information
The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone
is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the
mobile phone. The 20 phone numbers dialed
last are displayed. The sorting order of the
phone numbers depends on the particular mo‐
bile phone.
Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
This is possible when there is no active call.
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2.Select the desired phone number.
The connection is established.
Dialing a number via iDrive
1."Telephone"
2."Redial"
3.Select the desired entry and the phone num‐
ber if necessary.
The connection is established.
Deleting a single entry or all entries
The erasure of entries depends on the mobile
phone.
1.Highlight the entry.
2."Options" Open.
3."Delete entry" or"Delete list"
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight the entry.
2."Options" Open.
3."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
4.Select the contact, if necessary.
5.Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other"
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.
▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.
▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information
Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 104
ACC, Active Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 109
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion 101
Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go, ACC 109
Active Protection 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to
Brake force display 102
Adaptive light control 88
Additional telephone 228
Additives, oil 275
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 45
After washing vehicle 297
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 135, 138
Air distribution,
manual 135, 138
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 135, 137
Air flow, air conditioner 135
Air pressure, tires 263
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 139
Air volume, automatic climate
control 138
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 270
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 275
AM/FM station 190
Announcement, navigation,
refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 178
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 104
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 104
Applications 255
Appointments 243
Approved engine oils 275
Apps 255
Apps, video playback 213
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 291
Assistance when driving
off 108
Assist, BMW 250
Assist system information, on
Control Display 85
Audio playback 199
Audio playback, Blue‐
tooth 213
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 296
Automatic climate con‐
trol 134
Automatic climate control with
enhanced features 136
Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go 109
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 87
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air
control 138
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 137
AUTO program, climate con‐
trol 135
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 61
AUX-IN port 210
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 304
B
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 123
Balance 188
Band-Aids, refer to First aid
kit 291
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐
ing 294
Bass 188
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 287
Battery replacement, vehicle
remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 287
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 150
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Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 73
Manual air distribu‐
tion 135, 138
Manual air flow 135
Manual air volume 138
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 68
Manual operation, backup
camera 124
Manual operation, door
lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐
rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 260
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 122
Manual operation, Side
View 128
Manual operation, Top
View 126
Manual transmission 67
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved
tires 270
Marking, run-flat tires 271
Master key, refer to Remote
control 30
Maximum cooling 137
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter
tires 270
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 291
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 164
Menu in instrument cluster 80
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 18
Message list, traffic bulle‐
tins 180
Messages 241
Messages, refer to Check
Control 73
Microfilter 136, 139
Minimum tread, tires 269
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 157
Mobile phone 220, 228
Mode, ECO PRO 163
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 280
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐
play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 55
MP3 player 210
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
Music collection 205
Music search 207
Music, storing 205
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 183
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to
Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 269
No Passing Information 79
Notes 245
Number of cylinders, en‐
gine 303
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 294
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 278
Obstacle marking, backup
camera 125
Odometer 76
Office 238
Oil 274
Oil, adding 274
Oil additives 275
Oil change 275
Oil change interval, service re‐
quirements 77
Oil filler neck 274
Oil types, alternative 275
Oil types, approved 275
Old batteries, disposal 288
Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 278
Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 279
Opening/closing from in‐
side 37
Opening/closing via door
lock 36
Opening/closing with remote
control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic
recirculated-air control 138
Overheating of engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 76
P
Paint, vehicle 297
Pairing, mobile
phone 220, 229
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control
PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 63
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Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 277
Service requirements, dis‐
play 77
Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 291
Settings on Control Dis‐
play 83
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 67
Shift paddles on steering
wheel 69
Short commands 306
Side airbags 91
Side View 127
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 302
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 303
Snap-in adapter, mobile
phone 236
Snow chains 271
Socket 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 278
Software applications,
iPhone 255
Software update 217
Spare fuse 288
Special destinations, naviga‐
tion 171
Specified engine oil
types 275
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection 79
Speed limit detection, com‐
puter 82
Speed limit, setting 82
Speed Volume, volume equal‐
ization 189
Split screen 21
Split screen map settings 180
Spoken instructions, naviga‐
tion 178
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic
Driving Control 106
Sport automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Sport displays, torque display,
performance display 83
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 106
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 68
Sport steering, variable 105
Stability control systems 104
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 31
Starting aid 291
Starting the engine 60
State/province, selecting for
navigation 168
Stations, stored 197
Station, storing 190
Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steptronic, automatic trans‐
mission 67
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartment in the
rear 150
Storage compartments 148
Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 148
Storage, tires 270
Storing the vehicle 299
Street, entering for naviga‐
tion 169
Summer tires, tread 268
Supplementary text mes‐
sage 75
Surround View 123
Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 140
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 75
Tailgate 37
Tailgate, opening with no-
touch activation 39
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 285
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to
Safety 6
Technical data 302
Telephone 220, 228
TeleService 251
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 135, 137
Temperature display, external
temperature 76
Temperature, engine oil 75
Tempomat, refer to Active
Cruise Control 109
Terminal, jump-starting 292
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐
tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐
tral locking system 33
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 146
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 269
Tire identification marks 267
Tire inflation pressure 263
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Tire inflation pressure monitor,
refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 94
Tires, changing 269
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 263
Tires, run-flat tires 271
Tire tread 268
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 188
Tools 279
Top View 126
Torque, engine 303
Total vehicle weight 304
Tow fitting 294
Towing 293
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 293
Tow truck 293
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 94
Traction control 105
TRACTION program, Dynamic
Driving Control 105
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐
tion 180
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children
safely 55
Tread, tires 268
Treble, tone 188
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 64
Trip odometer 76
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐
ing 293
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐
ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid, opening with no-
touch activation 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐
trol 35
Turning circle 303
Turning circle lines, backup
camera 124
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 285
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 141
Unlock button, automatic
transmission 68
Unlocking/locking from in‐
side 37
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote
control 34
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updating software 217
Upholstery care 298
USB audio interface 210
USB interface 149
V
Variable sport steering 105
Vehicle battery 287
Vehicle battery, replacing 287
Vehicle, breaking in 156
Vehicle care 297
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 272
Vehicle jack 287
Vehicle paint 297
Vehicle storage 299
Vehicle wash 296
Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car
ventilation 139
Version of the navigation
data 183
Video playback 200
Video playback, iPhone 213
Video playback, snap-in
adapter 213
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 306
Voice activation system 23
Volume, setting 188
W
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 73
Warning triangle 291
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐
pacity 305
Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 66
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 296
Water on roads 157
Weights 304
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 303
Wheels, changing 269
Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 263
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 94
Width, vehicle 302
Window defroster,
rear 135, 138
Windows, powered 41
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield washer noz‐
zles 66
Windshield washer system 65
Windshield wiper 65
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