
Controls
 27Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>Settings for the display on the Control 
Display and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page83
>Date format, refer to page84
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page87
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page87
>Units of measure, refer to page80
>Show visual warning for Park Distance 
Control PDC
*, refer to page89
>Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page101
>Pathway lighting, refer to page102
>Daytime running lights, refer to 
page102
>High-beam assistant, refer to page103
>Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air volume and distribu-
tion, refer to page107 ff
>Entertainment:
>Tone control, refer to page154
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page155
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the 
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Trunk lid
>Fuel filler flap
>Convertible: glove compartment
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the 
handles on the driver's and front passenger 
doors
In addition, if the remote control is used, the 
welcome lamps, interior lamps and the door's 
courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. The 
alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system,
 refer to 
page32.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, 
refer to page30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 
should therefore take the remote control with 
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside.<
Convertible: to operate the retractable 
hardtop with the remote control, the 
doors and trunk lid must be closed and the 
cargo area partition must be folded down and 
engaged on both sides. Refer also to page39.<
Unlocking
Press the  button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the 
welcome lamps come on. 

Opening and closing
32
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is 
unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the 
trunk lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the 
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may 
result.<
Coupe
Convertible
To close the trunk lid, press it down 
lightly. The lid is closed automatically.<
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is 
opened
>To movements inside the vehicle: Interior 
motion sensor, refer to page33
>When the car's inclination changes, for 
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up 
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to 
towing away
>When there has been an interruption of 
power supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry 
attempts for a short time by means of:
>An acoustic alarm
>Switching on the hazard warning flashers
>Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can open the trunk lid even when the alarm 
system is armed, by pressing the  button on 
the remote control, refer to page28. The lid is 
locked and monitored again as soon as you 
close it.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system if you find 
yourself in a dangerous situation:
Press the  button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off an alarm
>Unlock the car with the remote control, 
refer to page27.
>Insert the remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock. 

Controls
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Mobility
>If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g. 
after driving in the rain, water may drip into 
the cargo area. If necessary, remove items 
from the cargo area beforehand to avoid 
water stains or soiling.
Do not place any objects on the retract-
able hardtop or on the trunk lid; other-
wise, they could fall during movements of the 
retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury.
Never move the retractable hardtop when the 
rollover protection system is in the activated 
position.
Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or 
closed may result in damage or injury.
Do not reach into the mechanism during the 
opening or closing procedure. Keep children 
away from the swiveling area of the retractable 
hardtop.<
The retractable hardtop cannot be moved 
at temperatures below + 147/–106. A 
message appears on the Control Display.<
The retractable hardtop can only be 
opened and closed when the vehicle is 
stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not 
drive off until the hardtop has stopped mov-
ing.<
Before opening and closing
>Comply with the safety precautions 
described above.
>Ensure that the cargo area partition is 
folded down and engaged on both sides, 
refer to page119; otherwise, it will not be 
possible to open the retractable hardtop.
>Do not place any objects next to or on the 
cargo area partition and close the storage 
compartment on the left side of the cargo 
area.
>Do not exceed the maximum loading height 
under the cargo area partition; refer to the 
label in the cargo area showing a line indi-
cating the maximum height.
>Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.
>The vehicle should be parked on fairly 
level ground. Excessive angle is indicated 
by a lamp.
Opening and closing
When the vehicle is stationary and at radio 
readiness or beyond, refer to page55:
If possible, conserve the battery by only 
operating the retractable hardtop when 
the engine is running.
Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove 
all foreign objects from the windshield frame as 
these could prevent the hardtop from closing 
properly.<
1Push button: open the retractable hardtop.
Pull button: close the retractable hardtop.
2LEDs
The side windows move down when the 
switch for hardtop operation is pulled or 
pushed.<
LEDs
In the following situations, a message appears 
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal 
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:
>While the hardtop is being operated, the left 
LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as 
the top is fully opened or closed.
>If the right-hand LED flashes red when you 
release the switch, the opening or closing 
action has not yet finished.
>If the right LED lights up red when the 
switch is pressed, the cargo area partition is 
folded up, the trunk lid is not closed, the 
vehicle is standing on a strong incline or 
there is a malfunction. The retractable hard-
top cannot be moved. 

Opening and closing
40
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is 
interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is 
released. The sequence can be continued in 
the desired direction by pushing or pulling the 
switch.
A hardtop that is not fully opened or 
closed is a safety hazard.
Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce-
dure several times in close succession as this 
could damage the mechanism.<
If the hardtop is not fully opened or 
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened 
and the windows cannot be moved.<
Convenient operation with remote 
control or via door lock
Refer to pages28 and30.
Wind deflector*
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the 
passenger compartment to a minimum when 
the hardtop is open and provides an even more 
comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.
Installation
The wind deflector is stored in a protective 
cover in the cargo area. Brief instructions for 
operation can be found on the protective cover.
1.Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows1.2.Press together the top and bottom parts of 
the wind deflector until the catch engages, 
arrow 2.
3.Push the fastening pin, arrow3, into the 
opening provided on the right side of the 
vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the 
protective caps beforehand, if necessary.
4.Push the fastening pin, arrow4, into the 
opening provided on the left side of the 
vehicle until it snaps into place.
5.Turn the rotary handle in the direction of 
arrow5 as far as the first stop to insert the 
right fastening pin into the holders.
6.Turn the rotary handle in the direction of 
arrow6 as far as the  symbol to insert the 
left fastening pin into the holders.
7.Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-
tor.
With the wind deflector installed: do not 
recline the front-seat backrests too far if 
the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this 
would damage the wind deflector.<
Only turn the rotary handle within the 
range between the two symbols; other-
wise, the cable system inside the wind deflector 
could be damaged.< 

Replacing components
236 1.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the 
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the 
trim.
2.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and 
remove.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Attach the bulb holder.
5.Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: two-stage brake light in 
the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1.Take the warning triangle out of its holder, 
refer to page239. Unscrew the holder using 
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle 
tool kit.
2.Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the 
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the 
trim.
3.Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and 
remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.5.Attach the bulb holder.
6.Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the 
holder for the warning triangle.
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 
page93.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-flat tires, page220.
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, page220.
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. 

Everything from A to Z
262 Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book137
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data246
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting105
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant226
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery237
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements80
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC88
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation109
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders116
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
Drive-off assistant92
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams101
Driving notes126
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant92
Driving stability control 
systems89
Driving through water128
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes126Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function108
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD
– country codes167
– settings168
– video playback167
DVD menu168
DVD player, refer to CD 
player165
DVD video167
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC89
Dynamic destination 
guidance145
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD/DVD player154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check223Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC89
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual 
release206
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request238
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance238
Energy, saving
– saving fuel126
Engine
– breaking in126
– data246
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed246
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding225
– alternative oil types225
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
– capacity250
– checking level223
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements80
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data246 

Everything from A to Z
272 Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector 
lever position58
– refer to P Park58
Transporting children 
safely52
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo130
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread219
Trip, deleting143
Trip, storing143
Trip computer, refer to 
Displays on the Control 
Display77
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer75
Triple turn signal activation65
Trip odometer75
Trips, changing143
Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions247
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals64
– triple turn signal65
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading130
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR218
Units
– average fuel 
consumption80
Units of measure
– temperature80
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control111Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking33
Unlocking
– from inside31
– from outside27
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation 
data134
USB audio interface178
V
VCD167
Vehicle
– battery237
– breaking in126
– cargo loading129
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment223
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions247
– parking56
– weight249
Vehicle jack236
Vehicle storage232
Ventilation109
– draft-free109
– in the rear109
Ventilation, refer to 
Climate106
Ventilation while at a 
standstill110
Vents, refer to Ventilation109
Video menu167
Video playback167
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions146
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands251
– telephone192Voice instructions from 
navigation system146
– repeating146
– switching on/off146
– volume146
Voice phone book193
Volume154
– audio sources154
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities250
– mobile phone187
– voice instructions146
Volume balance, tone 
setting155
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control84
Warning triangle239
Washer fluid66
– content of the reservoir66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray117
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water128
Water penetration229,230
Waveband with the radio157
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth219
Weights249
Welcome lamps101
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires220
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions247
Wheels, new220
Wheels and tires208
Width, refer to 
Dimensions247
Wind deflector40