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Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page26.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB 
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to 
page172.
Observe the following when connecting:
>Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard drives.
>Do not use the USB interface to recharge 
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats 
contains either a compartment or the cover for 
the snap-in adapter
*, depending on the equip-
ment version.
Opening
Press the button, see arrow.
Settings*
Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into 
the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such 
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system:
>AUX-IN port, refer to page173
>USB audio interface
*/additional connection 
of the music player in the mobile phone
*, 
refer to page174 

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Storage compartments inside 
the vehicle
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you 
will find compartments beside the steering col-
umn
*, in the front doors and in the center con-
sole
*. 
There are nets
* on the front-seat backrests.
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in 
the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks 
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do 
not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other-
wise, they could endanger the car's occupants, 
e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv-
ing.<
Cupholders
Use lightweight and shatterproof contain-
ers and do not transport hot beverages; 
otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in 
the event of the accident. Do not force contain-
ers that are too large into the cupholders; other-
wise, damage could result.<
Front
Opening
Briefly press the center of the cover.
Closing
Briefly press the cover in the center and push in 
the cupholder.
Rear
There are two additional cupholders in the rear 
center armrest.
Press the front of the armrest.
Ashtray*
Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Emptying
Lift out the insert. 

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Partition net
Do not let the partition net retract; other-
wise, there is a risk of danger and the par-
tition net could be damaged.<
Use the loop strap to pull the partition net out of 
the casing. Grip the bar on both ends and insert 
it into the retaining fixtures, arrow 1. This can 
best be done from the rear seat.
When you no longer require the partition net, 
grip both ends of the bar and take it out of the 
retaining fixtures, arrow 2. Let the partition net 
slide into the casing slowly.
With cargo area expanded
1.Fold down both rear seat backrests, refer to 
Expanding the cargo area.
2.Use the buttons to unlatch the casing on 
both sides, arrow 1.3.Pull the casing out backwards, arrow 2, 
without tilting it.
4.Slide the casing into the guides on the 
backs of the seat backrests.
5.Carefully pull out the partition net and insert 
it into the front retaining fixtures, refer to 
Partition net above. This can best be done 
from the front seat.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to return 
the partition net and seats to their original posi-
tions. Finally, slide the casing into both retaining 
fixtures on the sides until it engages. Tug on the 
casing to check if it is properly locked in place.
Storage compartments inside 
the cargo area
Sedan
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
following storage spaces can be found in the 
cargo area:
>Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a 
box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-
ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion
>Net
* for securing smaller objects, to be 
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags 
or tote bags
>Rubber strap on the left trim panel for 
securing small objects such as a folding 
umbrella
>Net for small objects on the right trim panel 
of the cargo area 

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>Folding, removable box* under the floor 
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items
>Stowage compartment under the floor 
panel
>Insertable dividers
* and removable storage 
tray for the storage compartment under the 
floor panel
Sports Wagon
The following storage spaces can be found in 
the cargo area:
>Umbrella holder
* on the bottom of the par-
tition net casing
>Rubber strap on the left
* and right trim 
panel for securing small objects such as a 
folding umbrella
>Hooks for hanging up shopping bags or tote 
bags, for example, on the left and right sides 
of the cargo area
>Net for small objects on the right trim panel 
of the cargo area
>Stowage compartment under the floor 
panel
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, other 
storage spaces can be found in the cargo area:
>Net
* for securing smaller objects, to be 
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>Net
* on the left side trim of the cargo area 
instead of the rubber strap
>Reversible floor panel with integrated plas-
tic cover
* for cargo area or bumper
>Folding, removable box
* under the floor 
panel, e.g. for wet or dirty items>Insertable dividers
* and removable storage 
tray for the storage compartment under the 
floor panel
Folding up the floor panel
Do not exceed the maximum permissible 
load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-
partment under the floor panel; otherwise, dam-
age could result.<
Sedan
Press the floor panel against the ceiling of the 
cargo area; a locking device holds the floor 
panel in place. To detach the floor panel, pull it 
out of the locking device.
Sports Wagon
Fold up the floor panel and take it out or lean it 
forward.
Lashing eyes
You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo area for 
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning 
straps, refer to page126. 

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Interrupting storage
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3."Storing..."
4."Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be 
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the  symbol for the CD/DVD 
player.
4."Continue storing"
Storage of the CD continues at the beginning of 
the track at which storage was interrupted.
Album information
During storage, information such as the name 
of the artist is stored with the track, if this infor-
mation is available in the vehicle database or on 
the CD.
To update the database, contact your service 
center.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be con-
nected to the USB interface in the glove com-
partment.
>Suitable devices: USB mass storage 
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3 
players with a USB interface.
>Unsuitable devices: USB hard drive, USB 
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.Music from a USB device can be stored 
only via the USB interface in the glove 
compartment.<
1.Connect the USB device to the 
USB interface in the glove compartment.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."Music collection"
4.Open "Options".
5."Music data import/export"
6."Import music (USB)"
Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has 
been stored can be accessed by the music 
search. Tracks without additional information 
can be called up via the corresponding album.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Music search" 

Replacing components
244
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as 
standard. This eliminates the need to change a 
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on 
page89.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-flat tires, page223.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page223.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been 
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully 
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
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 page247.
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.< 

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Available services199
Average fuel consumption73
– setting the units76
Average speed73
Avoid highways in 
navigation140
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms34
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights257
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats45
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb242,243
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch247
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods249
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter192
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment111
Bass, tone setting150
Battery244
– charging244
– disposal36,244
– jump-starting247
– remote control26
– replacing244
– temporary power failure245
Battery for mobile phone192
Battery renewal
– remote control36
– remote control for vehicle36
Being towed249Belts, refer to Safety belts47
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts47
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cupholders112
Black ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning71
Blower, refer to Air 
volume104
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating183
BMW
– car shampoo235
BMW Advanced Diesel204
BMW Assist195
BMW Assist, 
activating197,199
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System231
BMW Search197
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders112
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC85
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements76
Brake Force Display93
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display93
– replacing bulb242,243
Brake pads122
– breaking in122
Brake rotors125
– brakes122
– breaking in122
Brakes
– ABS85
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
– Brake Force Display93
– breaking in122
– parking brake57
– service requirements76Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely124
Brake system122
– BMW Maintenance 
System231
– breaking in122
– disc brakes125
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance246
Breaking in the clutch122
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential122
Break-in period122
Brightness of the Control 
Display83
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs238
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Call
– accepting184
– ending184
– rejecting184
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing185
Calling, refer to Telephone 
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders112
Capacities258
Capacity of the cargo area257
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery244
Car care, refer to Care233 

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Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints44
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments112
New tires223
Next Service indicator, refer to 
Condition Based Service 
CBS231
North-facing map142
Nozzles102
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data254
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope250
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis232
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications203
Odometer71
Oil, refer to Engine oil227
Oil consumption227
Oil level227
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal244
Onboard vehicle tool kit237
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation140
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation105
Output, refer to Engine 
data254
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control104
Outside temperature 
display71
– changing unit of measure76
– in computer76Outside temperature 
warning71
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature72
Overriding selector lever 
lock60
Overview
– radio control150
P
Paintwork care234
Panorama glass roof39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction40
– comfort position40
– convenient operation28
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control28
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control84
Park Distance Control PDC84
Parked car ventilation106
– preselecting switch-on 
times106
– switching on and off 
directly106
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC84
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps97
– replacing bulbs238,240
Parking lamps/low beams97
Particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter124
Partition net116
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function49
Pathway lighting98
Personal Profile26
Phone book184Phone numbers
– dialing185
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Playing music169
Polish235
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
Power failure245
Power windows36
– safety switch37
Power windows, refer to 
Windows36
Preheating, refer to Diesel 
engine56
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires88
– Flat Tire Monitor88
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM89
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric38
– panorama glass roof40
– windows37
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch247
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor88
R
Radio
– controls150
– HD Radio154
– satellite radio156
– selecting waveband153
– storing stations154
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150