
Weather Band*
General information
The availability of the Weather Band and the
number of available channels can vary depend‐
ing on the region.
Switching on the Weather Band
1.
"Radio"
2. "Weather band"
3. Select the desired channel.
Additional information
Weather Band is a service of the National Oce‐
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Additional information on the Internet:
www.nws.noaa.gov.
Satellite radio
*
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overview Symbol Function
            Change the list view.
  Select the category.
  Direct channel entry
  Timeshift
       Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite.   Manage the favorites.
  Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 
20. Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at 
its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.   "Category"
4.
Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐
gory.
5. Select the desired channel.
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Select the phone number to have the chan‐
nel enabled. You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
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3.
Open "Options".
4. "Manage subscription" 5.
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐
nels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐
gory.
4. Select the desired channel. Via the buttons on the center console
Press the button.
The next channel is selected. Via direct channel entry
1.
"Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.   "Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel. 7.
Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page  20.
Changing the list view
The 
list view changes every time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed. Symbol Meaning
 
Channel name  
Artist  
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Storing the league or team
Leagues 
or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.   "Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information" 5.
Select the league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Opening the favorites
If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐
lowing message appears for approx. 20 sec‐
onds: "Favorite alert!".   "Favorites"
Select the symbol while the message is shown. The displayed favorite is played.
If there is no message, the system changes to
the 
My Favorites category. All favorites currently
being broadcast can be selected from a list.
Managing the favorites
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Favorites can be activated and deactivated
globally and individually. 1.
"Satellite radio"
2.   "Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐
ites.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2.   "Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the desired favorite.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Selecting a region
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.   "Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
A new panel opens.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel". Symbol Meaning
  Information will be broadcast shortly.
  Information is currently being broad‐
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Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Selecting the language
*
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Audio/language"
6. Select the desired language.
Notes
CD/DVD player and changer Do not remove the cover
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do
not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise,
severe eye damage may occur.◀
CDs and DVDs
Use of CDs/DVDs
▷Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs
with labels applied, as these can be‐
come detached during playback due
to 
heat buildup and can cause irrepar‐
able damage to the device.
▷ Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play
CDs/DVDs 
with an adapter, e.g., single CDs;
otherwise, the CDs or the adapter may jam
and no longer eject.
▷ Do not use combined CDs/DVDs, e.g., DVD
Plus, as the CDs/DVDs can jam and will no
longer eject.◀
General malfunctions
▷ CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In
some 
instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices
would be.
▷ If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High 
 levels of humidity can lead to condensation
on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions involving individual CDs/
DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes:
Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with
home-recorded 
CDs/DVDs are inconsistent
data creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.
▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with
a pen intended for this purpose.
Damage
▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.
▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
▷ Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
mean 
that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or
can only be played to a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product -
unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision - may
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Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use 
a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Halogen headlamps
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps,
turn signal lamp
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction. Accessing the bulbs
Remove the screws and fold down the cap.
Low beams
The 
illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7 Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Turn signal
The 
illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
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Function
Command
Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹
Open a station. ›Select station‹AM
 
Function
Command
Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or
753 kilohertz
Open the AM stations. ›A M‹
Open the manual search. ›Manual‹Weather Band
 
Function
Command
Open the Weather Band. ›Weather band‹
Switch on the Weather Band. ›Weather band on‹
Select a Weather Band station. ›Select a weather channel‹Satellite radio*
 
Function
Command
Open the satellite radio. ›Satellite radio‹
Switch on the satellite radio. ›Satellite radio on‹
Select a satellite radio channel. ›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite radio channel
2Stored stations
 
Function
Command
Open the stored stations. ›Presets‹
Choose a stored station. ›Select preset‹
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Before entering the car
wash 274 
Belts, safety belts  48 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 140 
Blinds, sun protection 41 
Bluetooth audio 196 
BMW Apps  236 
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 195 
BMW Assist 232 
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  150 
BMW homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 260 
BMW Online 234 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140 
Brake assistant 95 
Brake assistant, adaptive  95 
Brake discs, breaking in  146 
Brake force display  94 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  94 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266 
Brake lights, adaptive  94 
Brake pads, breaking in  146 
Braking, notes 147 
Breakdown assis‐ tance 269, 270 
Breaking in 146 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  79 
Bulb replacement  262 
Bulb replacement, front  263 
Bulb replacement, rear  265 
Bulbs and lamps  262 
Button, RES 104 
Button, Start/Stop 58 
Bypassing, refer to starting aid  270 
C
Calendar  226  California Proposition 65
Warning 7 
Camera, backup camera  116 
Camera, care 276 
Camera, Side View  118 
Camera, Top View  117 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140 
Car battery  267 
Car care products 275 
Care, displays  276 
Care, vehicle 275 
Cargo 148 
Cargo area, enlarging  136 
Cargo area lid  35 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 141 
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 28 
Carpet, care  276 
Car wash 274 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 146 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 260 
CD/DVD  181 
CD/DVD player, rear  201 
CDs, storing 188 
Cell phone  210 
Center armrest 139 
Center console 14 
Central locking system  31 
Central 
screen, refer to Control
Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Changing parts  262 
Changing wheels/tires 251 
Check Control 70 
Children, seating position  54 
Children, transporting safely 54 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55  Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 54 
Child-safety locks 57 
Child seat, mounting  54 
Child seats  54 
Chrome parts, care 275 
Cigarette lighter  134 
Cleaning, displays  276 
Climate control  126 
Climate control wind‐ shield 147 
Clock 73 
Closing/opening from in‐ side 35 
Closing/opening via door lock 34 
Closing/opening with remote control 32 
Clothes hooks 141 
Collision warning 108 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 62 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 62 
Comfort Access 37 
COMFORT 
program, Dynamic
Driving Control 100 
Computer 75 
Concierge service 233 
Condensation on win‐ dows 127 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 148 
Condition Based Service CBS 260 
Confirmation signal  33 
Contacts 221, 230 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  78 
Controller 16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  95 
Convenient opening 32 
Coolant 258 
Coolant temperature  72 
Cooling function 128 
Cooling, maximum  127 
Cooling system  258 
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Power sunroof, glass 41 
Power windows 
40 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 242 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 29 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20 
Protective 
function, glass sun‐
roof 42 
Protective function, win‐ dows 40 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16 
R
Radiator fluid  258 
Radio 174 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 28 
Radio ready state  58 
Rain sensor 63 
Random 182 
Random playback  182 
RDS 175 
Reading out loud  228 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 130 
Rear axle steering 98 
Rear entertainment 201 
Rear lamps 265 
Rear socket 136 
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 204 
Rearview mirror  51 
Rear window defroster 128 
Recirculated-air mode 127 
Recommended tire brands 252 
Refueling 240 
Remaining range  73 
Reminders 227 
Remote control/key 28 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 33 
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 202  Remote control, universal 
132 
Replacement fuse 268 
Replacing parts  262 
Replacing wheels/tires 251 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button 104 
Reserve warning, refer to Range 73 
Resetting, 
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 89 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 128 
Retaining straps, securing cargo 149 
Retreaded tires  252 
Roadside Assistance 233 
Roadside parking lamps  81 
Roller sunblinds 41 
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive  97 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 98 
Roof load capacity  283 
Roof-mounted luggage rack 150 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 273 
Route 162 
Route criteria, route 161 
Route, displaying  162 
Routes, avoiding  162 
Route section, bypassing  163 
RPM, engine 281 
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 252 
Rubber components, care 276 
Run-flat tires 252 
S
Safe braking  147 
Safety 7 
Safety belt reminder  48 
Safety belts  48 
Safety belts, care  276 
Safety switch, windows 41  Safety systems, airbags 
85 
Satellite radio  176 
Saving fuel 150 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  164 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver  262 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  273 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48 
Seat heating, front  47 
Seat heating, rear  47 
Seating position for chil‐ dren 54 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 51 
Seats 44 
Seat ventilation, front  47 
Selection list in instrument cluster 75 
Selector lever, automatic transmission 65 
Sensors, care  276 
Service and warranty 7 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 260 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  74 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 270 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  78 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 51 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 65 
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 64 
Shift paddles on steering wheel 66 
Short commands 285 
Shoulder support 46 
Side airbags  85 
Side View  117 
Signaling, horn 12 
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