
Controls
 109Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
With the blower at its lowest 
setting, press the left side of the 
button to switch off the automatic 
climate control.
All displays are cleared except for the rear win-
dow defroster if it is switched on.
The outside air supply is blocked when 
the automatic climate control is switched 
off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window 
fogs over, switch the system back on and 
increase the air volume.<
Switching on
Press any button except the ALL or the rear 
window defroster button to reactivate the 
automatic climate control.
Ventilation
1Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open 
and close the air vents
2Use the lever to change the direction of the 
airflow
3Thumbwheel for more or less cool air from 
the vents for the upper body area
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, for instance if it has become 
too hot in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past 
you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1Use the thumbwheel to adjust the 
temperature:
>Turn toward blue: colder
>Turn toward red: warmer
2Use the thumbwheel to smoothly open and 
close the air vents
3Use the lever to change the direction of 
the airflow
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the 
incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter pro-
vides additional protection by filtering gaseous 
pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW cen-
ter replaces this combined filter during routine 
maintenance. 

Replacing components
234 Do not remove the covers or expose the 
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source 
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause 
irritation of the retina.<
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may 
form on the interior of outside lamps. When the 
light is switched on, the condensation will dis-
appear after a short time. The headlight lenses 
do not need to be replaced.
At high humidities, e.g. water droplets may form 
in the lights; have these checked by your BMW 
center.,
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are 
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue 
the journey with great care, provided that local 
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, 
including bulb replacements, performed 
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if 
such work is carried out improperly, the high 
voltage in the system presents the danger of 
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press 
the catches towards the rear, see arrows, 
and pull the cover forward and out.Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime running lights*
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the 
lamps.
3.Push the wire bracket out of the anchor 
towards the right and fold it up.
4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and 
reconnect the plug.
5.Insert the bulb.
6.Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7.Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center. 

Everything from A to Z
258
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System89
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control68
Acceleration assistant, refer to 
Launch Control64
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request238
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control109
Active Cruise Control
– indicator lamp71
– malfunction72
– selecting distance70
– sensor72
Active cruise control68
Active steering96
Adaptive brake light
– Brake Force Display97
Adaptive light control102
Additives
– coolant226
Address, entering135,141
Address for navigation
– entering135
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control107
Adjusting the thigh support43
Airbags98
– indicator/warning lamp99
– sitting safely42
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate 
control107
– ventilation109
Air distribution
– automatic107
Airing, refer to Ventilation109Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure208
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode108
Air supply
– automatic climate 
control107
– ventilation109
Air vents106
Air volume108
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications207
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection174
ALL program108
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires221
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
AM, waveband157
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode108
Antenna for mobile phone184
Antifreeze
– coolant226
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System 
ABS89
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights249
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights249
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest115Arrival time, refer to 
Computer77
Ashtray117
Assist systems, refer to 
Driving stability control89
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control108
Audible instructions, refer to 
Spoken instructions146
Audio154
– controls154
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Audio device, external115
Automatic
– air distribution107
– air volume107
– cruise control66,68
– headlamp control101
Automatic car washes229
Automatic climate control106
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant103
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC108
Automatic Service 
Request202
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– interlock58
– overriding selector lever 
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program59
– towing
241
– tow-starting241
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control107 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data246
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56
Entering special destinations 
by name140
Entering the postal code for 
navigation136
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps105
Entry map for destination140
Equalizer, tone setting155
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control84
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system127
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone178
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device115
External devices
– random sequence180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away241
– for tying down loads130
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control84
Failure of an electrical 
consumer237
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49
Fastest route for 
navigation144
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control109
First aid pouch239
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– run-flat tires220
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains92,221
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition219
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband157
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp13,104
Folding up the floor panel120
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps105
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music 
collection175
Front airbags98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92Fuel207
– average consumption77
– gauge76
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications
207
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities250
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel 
consumption77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction206
Fuses237
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption77
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Gas station 
recommendations146
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Gear indicator, refer to 
Displays in the instrument 
cluster60
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes127 

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge 
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
– for automatic climate 
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone184
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route 
section145
– continuing destination 
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination 
guidance145
– entering a destination by 
voice141
– entering a destination 
manually135
– frequently asked 
questions151
– gas station 
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via 
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination 
guidance144
– terminating destination 
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments116
Neutral61
New tires220
Next Service indicator, refer to 
Condition Based Service 
CBS227
North-facing map146
Nozzles106
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data246
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis228
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications207
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil223
Oil consumption223
Oil level223
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal237
Onboard vehicle tool kit233
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation144
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation109
Output, refer to Engine 
data246
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control108Outside temperature 
display75
– changing unit of measure80
– in computer80
Outside temperature 
warning75
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature76
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control154
P
Paintwork care230
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control88
Park Distance Control PDC88
Parked car ventilation110
– preselecting switch-on 
times110
– switching on and off 
directly110
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC88
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs234
Parking lamps/low beams101
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function50
Pathway lighting102
Personal Profile26
Phone book187
Phone numbers
– dialing188
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music173
Polish232
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control109Power failure237
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to 
Windows35
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM94
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch239
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD Radio158
– satellite radio160
– selecting waveband157
– storing stations157
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices180
– music collection175
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps235 

Reference 271
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Temperature display
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature 
warning75
– setting the units80
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo130
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp235
Through-loading opening with 
integrated transport 
bag121
Through-loading system118
Tilt alarm sensor33
Tilt function, passenger side 
mirror50
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times110
Tire inflation pressure208
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
– resetting the system95
– system limitations94
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading218Tires
– age218,220
– air loss95
– breaking in126
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels236
– condition219
– damage219
– inflation pressure208
– labels218
– minimum tread depth219
– new wheels and tires220
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
– puncture93
– replacing220
– size218
– storage221
– tread depth219
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth219
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires220
– winter tires221
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
bulletins148
Tone
– control154
– middle setting156
Tools, refer to Onboard 
vehicle tool kit233
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop38
Top 50 of music 
collection174
Torque, refer to Engine 
data246
Tow bar242
Tow fitting241
– screw thread241Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away241
Towing241
– car with automatic 
transmission241
– methods242
– with 7-gear Sports 
automatic transmission with 
double clutch242
Towing and tow-starting241
Town/city, for navigation135
Tow rope242
Tow-starting241,243
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Track
– selecting on CD165
Traction control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
Traffic bulletins
– categories149
Traffic bulletins, filtering149
Traffic bulletins for 
navigation148
– display in map view149
– during destination 
guidance150
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
bulletins148
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking 
lock63
– manual transmission57
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic59
– reverse gear61