
Mobility
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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 page239.
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 
page83.
>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page157.
>Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page134.>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 
page114.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page96.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself 
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during 
this time. If the lamps do not go out during 
the current trip, have the system checked.
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.<
Open the cover in the glove compartment 
and remove it.
Plastic tweezers are located on the 
distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information 
on fuse assignment.
Spare fuses are available from your 
BMW center. 

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
268 Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests118
Rear ventilation109
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors50
Rear window defroster108
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds114
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality158
– radio station158
Recirculated-air mode108
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode108
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest43
Refueling206
Releasing
– hood222
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range77
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener111
– malfunction29,35
– removing from the ignition 
lock55
– service data227
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses237
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs233
Replacing tires220
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires220
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge76Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings156
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts49
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player
167
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission58
Road map146
Roadside 
Assistance199,238
Roadside parking lamps103
– replacing bulbs234
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements80
Roller sun blinds114
Rollover protection system, 
Convertible100
– resetting100
Roof load capacity249
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack131
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away242
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route144,145
– bypassing sections145
– changing144,145
– changing criteria144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities145
– map view146
– selecting144
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions146Route map, refer to Map 
view146
Route section, changing145
Route selection144
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires220
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires220
Run-flat tires220
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– Inflation pressure208
– new tires220
– tire replacement220
– winter tires221
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires220
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– belt hand-over49
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags98
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control89
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible100
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires220 

Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Satellite radio160
– enabling or unsubscribing 
from a channel160
– favorites162
– selecting channel161
– storing channel161
– timeshift162
– Traffic Jump163
Saving fuel126
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting241
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio160
Seat adjustment
– electric44
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory48
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder49
Seat heating47
Seats43
– adjusting electrically44
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory48
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo121,122
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour150
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control70
Selecting new scale for 
navigation147
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock58Selector lever positions60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance238
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance238
Service data in the remote 
control227
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS227
Service Request201
Service requirements80
Service status
202
Settings
– changing on the Control 
Display87
– clock, 12h/24h format83
– DVD168
– language87
Settings and information79
Settings for the map view147
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times110
Shifting62
– 7-gear Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch61
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– manual transmission57
Shift into a drive position, refer 
to selector lever 
positions60
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions58
Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel62
Short commands for the voice 
activation system251
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route144Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer166
– CD player166
Side airbags98
Side windows, refer to 
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely42
– with airbags42
– with head restraint42
– with safety belts42
Ski bag120
Ski bag for Convertible, refer 
to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag121
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control55
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray117
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing195
– use184
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment115
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD228
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances118
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request
238
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control154
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off154
Spare fuses237
Special destinations139
Special destinations, 
displaying140
Speed
– Run-flat tires93
– with winter tires221