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Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0Lamps off, 
daytime running lights
1Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3Automatic headlamp control
*, daytime run-
ning lights, welcome lamps, high-beam 
assistant
* and adaptive light control*
When you open the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-
matically switched off if the light switch is in 
position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, 
switch position 1.
Parking lamps
In switch position1, the front, rear and side 
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the 
parking lamps for parking.
When the ignition is switched off and the switch 
is in position 1, only the outside sections of the 
rear lamps are illuminated, refer to page241.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for 
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the 
engine. It is preferable to switch on the left-
hand or right-hand roadside parking lamps, 
refer to page99.<
Low beams
The low beams light up when the light switch is 
in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position3, the low beams 
are switched on and off automatically depend-
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, 
in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The adap-
tive light control
* is active. The LED next to the 
symbol is illuminated when the low beams are 
on. You can also activate the daytime running 
lights, refer to page98. In the situations 
described above, the lamps then automatically 
switch from daytime running lights to low 
beams.
The headlamps may also come on when the 
sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
The low beams remain switched on 
regardless of the ambient lighting condi-
tions when you switch on the fog lamps.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot 
serve as a substitute for your personal 
judgment in determining when the lamps 
should be switched on in response to ambient 
lighting conditions. For example, the system 
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid 
safety risks, you should always switch on the 
low-beam headlamps manually under these 
conditions.<
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 
when you park the car, the parking lamps and 
the interior lamps light up briefly when you 
unlock the vehicle. 

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BMW Assist
BMW Assist*
BMW Assist provides a number of different ser-
vices. For example, the position data of the 
vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
Response Center when an Emergency 
Request
* is sent.
Many BMW Assist services depend on the con-
tract individually agreed upon.
After your contract has expired, the BMW 
Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW 
Assist Response Center without you having to 
visit a BMW center. After the BMW Assist sys-
tem has been deactivated, no BMW Assist ser-
vices will be available. The BMW Assist system 
can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new 
contract has been signed.
Requirements
>The installed BMW Assist system is logged 
in to a wireless communications network. 
This network must be capable of transmit-
ting the services.
>To transmit position data, the vehicle must 
be able to determine its current position.
>To activate and update BMW Assist, a GPS 
signal must be available.
>The BMW Assist service contract was 
signed with your BMW center or with the 
BMW Assist Response Center. The service 
must have been fully enabled.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Services offered
>Emergency Request: when you press the 
SOS button, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established. The 
BMW Assist Response Center then speaks 
with you and takes further steps to help you.
>Automatic Collision Notification: under cer-
tain conditions, a connection to the BMW 
Assist Response Center is established after 
a serious accident. If possible, the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with 
you and takes further steps to help you.
>Enhanced Roadside Assistance: BMW 
Roadside Assistance
* can be contacted if 
assistance is needed in the event of a 
breakdown. If possible, the vehicle data and 
position data are transmitted during this 
call.
>Customer Relations: connection to 
Customer Relations for information on all 
aspects of your vehicle.
>TeleService: data on your vehicle's service 
status or required inspections are transmit-
ted to your BMW center, either automati-
cally before a service due date or when you 
request a BMW service appointment.
>Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist 
Response Center provides assistance if, for 
example, the remote control is not available 
and the vehicle needs to be opened.
>Stolen Vehicle Recovery: after you report to 
the police that your vehicle was stolen, the 
BMW Assist Response Center can deter-
mine its position.
>In addition, the optional Convenience Plan 
offers a concierge service and information 
on route planning, the traffic situation and 
weather. Using Critical Calling, a limited 
number of calls can be made via the BMW 
Assist Response Center, for example if the 
mobile phone is not available or discharged. 
Press the SOS button to contact the BMW 
Assist Response Center.
* 

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Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your 
vehicle with products that are approved by 
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on 
the products and services available for cleaning 
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW Care Products have been 
material tested, laboratory checked and 
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and 
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol 
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or hazardous to your 
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety 
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning 
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or 
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products 
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months, 
ensure that the vehicle is washed more 
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead 
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, 
water can reduce braking efficiency over the 
short term and the brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is 
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to 
page255.
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, 
refer to page48.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights 
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the 
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic 
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window 
wiper and protect it against damage. If nec-
essary, ask the operator of the car wash 
about protective measures you should take.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be 
damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition 
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Move the selector lever to position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock 
so that the vehicle can roll. 

Short commands for the voice activation system
264
Settings
Vehicle
Equipment
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu{Main menu}
Opening the settings{Settings}
Opening the options{Options}
Settings on the Control Display{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit settings{Speed}
Opening the light settings{Lighting}
Opening the door lock settings{Door locks}
FunctionCommand
Opening the air conditioning settings{Climate} 

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Computer73
– displays on Control 
Display74
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service196
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked125
Condition Based Service 
CBS231
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections141
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances113
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption73
Consumption display
– Energy Control72
Contacts
– creating193
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness83
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant230
– checking level230
Coolant temperature72
Cooling, maximum103
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant230
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant230
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs239
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control98
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control98
Correct tires223
Country codes DVD163
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps101
Criteria for route140
Cross-hairs in navigation136
Cruise control62
– active64
– malfunction64
Cruise control, refer to Active 
cruise control64
Cruising range73
Cupholders112
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights257
Current fuel consumption, 
refer to Energy Control72
Current playback
– external devices176
– of music collection170
Customer Relations198
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Data, technical254
– capacities258
– dimensions255
– engine254
– weights257
Data memory232
Data transfer199
Date
– date format80
– setting80
Daytime running lights98
– replacing bulbs238DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control85
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags95
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
Destination, entering by town/
city name131
Destination address
– entering131,137
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist136
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice137
– entering via map136
– entry131
– home address134
– manual entry131
Destination guidance140
– bypassing a route 
section141
– changing specified 
route140
– continuing140
– starting140
– voice instructions142
– volume of voice 
instructions142
Diesel exhaust fluid205
Diesel fuel204
Diesel particulate filter124
Digital clock71
Digital compass109
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio154
Dimensions255
Dipstick, engine oil227
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions142
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book133 

Everything from A to Z
270 Displacement, refer to Engine 
data254
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant230
– remote control battery36
– vehicle battery244
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements76
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC84
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades221
Draft-free ventilation105
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders112
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC85
Drive-off assistant87
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams97
Driving notes122
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant87
Driving stability control 
systems85
Driving through water124
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function104
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control85DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control86
– indicator/warning lamp86
DVD
– country codes163
– settings164
– video playback163
DVD menu164
DVD player, refer to CD 
player161
DVD video163
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC85
Dynamic destination 
guidance141
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC85
– indicator/warning lamp86
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp86
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution85
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD/DVD player150
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
– trunk lid32
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access35
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV85
Electronic oil level check227
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC85
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock60Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual 
release202
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request246
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance246
Energy, saving
– saving fuel122
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking in122
– data254
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature72
– speed254
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment226
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant230
Engine oil
– adding229
– alternative oil types229
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
– capacity258
– checking level227
– dipstick
227
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements76
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data254
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data254
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56 

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Entering special destinations 
by name136
Entering the postal code for 
navigation132
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps101
Entry map for destination136
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control72
Equalizer, tone setting151
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control80
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC85
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system123
Expanding the cargo area115
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone174
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out48
External audio device111
External devices
– random sequence176
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away249
– for tying down loads126
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical 
consumer245
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm34
– switching off an alarm34
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts47Fastest route for 
navigation140
Fast forward
– CD changer163
– CD player163
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
First aid pouch247
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires223
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM89
Flat Tire Monitor FTM88
– indicating a flat tire89
– indicator/warning lamp89
– initializing the system88
– snow chains88,224
– system limits88
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition222
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir62
FM, waveband153
Fog lamps100
– indicator lamp13,100
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely124
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps101
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive86
Free memory capacity, music 
collection171
Front airbags94
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88Fuel203
– additives204
– average consumption73
– gauge72
– high-quality brands
203
– quality203
– specifications203
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities258
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel 
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control72
Fuel filler flap202
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction202
Fuses245
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption73
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel203
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge72
Gas station 
recommendations142
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes123 

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Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions142
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Interactive map137
Interior lamps101
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– compass109
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers61
Intersection, entering, 
navigation132
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port173
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface174
J
Jacking points244
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting247
Jump-starting247
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access34Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control203
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control97
– parking lamps/low beams97
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs238
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts47
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo126
Last destinations134
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system52
Leather care235
LED Light-emitting 
diodes238
Length, refer to 
Dimensions255
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb243
Light
– high-beam assistant99
Light-alloy wheels235
Light-emitting diodes 
LED238
Lighter113
– connecting electrical 
appliances113
Lighting
– instruments101
– lamps and bulbs238
– vehicle, refer to Lamps97
Light switch97
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
Load126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo126
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant99
Low-beam headlamps97
– automatic97
– replacing bulbs239
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack127
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires224
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system231
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– tires89
– trunk lid32
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control80
Manual car wash234
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
– parking lock, automatic 
transmission60
– trunk lid32