
Cockpit
All around the steering wheel
1
Seating comfort functions* Seat, mirror, steering wheel mem‐
ory*  51
Active seat*  46
2 Roller sunblinds*  41
3 Rear window safety switch   41
4 Power windows   40
5 Exterior mirror operation  51
6 Driver assistance systems* Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion*  92
Collision warning*  108
Lane departure warning*  91 Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection*  122
Head-up Display*  
124
7 Lamps Front fog lamps  
83 Parking lamps  
80 Low beams  80
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol*  81
Daytime running lights*  81
Adaptive light control
*  81
High-beam Assistant*  82 Instrument lighting  83
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Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1.
"Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐
fer to page  108.
▷ Exterior mirror position, refer to page  51.
▷ CD/Multimedia, refer to page  181: audio
source listened to last.
▷ Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐
fer to page  99.
▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page  33: au‐
tomatic retrieval after unlocking.
▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page  20: assignment.
▷ Head-up Display, refer to page  124: selec‐
tion, brightness and position of the display.
▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to
page  80: time setting.
▷ Tone, refer to page  172: tone settings.
▷ Automatic climate control, refer to
page  126: settings.
▷ Steering wheel position, refer to page  53
▷ Navigation, refer to page  154: map views,
route criteria, voice output on/off.
▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer
to 
page  122: selection of functions and type
of display.
▷ Daytime running lights*, refer to page  81:
current setting.
▷ Park Distance Control PDC, refer to
page  173: 
adjusting the signal tone volume. ▷
Radio, refer to page  174: stored stations,
station listened to last, special settings.
▷ Backup camera, refer to page  113: selec‐
tion of functions and type of display.
▷ Side View, refer to page  117: selection of
the display type.
▷ Language on the Control Display, refer to
page  79.
▷ Lane departure warning, refer to page  91:
last setting, on/off.
▷ Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page  92: last setting, on/off.
▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page  62.
▷ Locking the vehicle, refer to page  35: after
a brief period or after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the driver's door lock*.
▷ Via the door handles*.
▷ Via the button in the trunk lid*.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷ Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.
Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock
buttons or the door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.
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To ensure full operability:
▷
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
▷ When using a pressure washer, keep the
sprayer moving and maintain a distance of
at least 12 in/30 cm from the sensors.
Night Vision with pedestrian
detection*
The concept
Night 
Vision with pedestrian detection is a night
vision system.
An infrared camera records the area in front of
the vehicle and displays the image on the Con‐
trol Display.
The picture is a heat image. The system has an
integrated pedestrian detection function that
detects pedestrians and cyclists. Warm objects
that are similar in shape to human beings are
detected by the system.
Personal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and the
actual visibility conditions must always be the
basis on which the vehicle speed is adjusted;
otherwise, there is a risk to road safety.◀
Heat image The image shows the heat radiated by objects
in the field of view of the camera.
Warm objects have a light appearance and cold
objects, a dark appearance. The ability to detect an object depends on the
temperature 
difference between the object and
the background and on the level of heat radiation
emitted by the object. Objects that are similar in
temperature to the environment or that radiate
very little heat are difficult to detect.
For safety reasons, when driving at speeds
above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and in low ambient
light, the image is only displayed when the low
beams are switched on.
A still image is displayed at regular intervals for
a fraction of a second.
Pedestrian detection The pedestrian detection and warning system
only 
operates in darkness and only when a heat
image is displayed.
Warm objects that are similar in shape to human
beings are detected by the system.
People detected by the system are displayed
with a slight yellow hue.
Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian
detection system operates within a range of ap‐
prox. 50 ft/15 m to approx. 330 ft/100 m. Environmental influences can limit the availabil‐
ity of pedestrian detection.
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Driving comfort 

Activation/deactivation
Press the button.
Display
Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not
available on the 
rear screen*.
Settings via iDrive
With Night Vision switched on:
1. Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec‐
tion.
2. Press the controller.
3. Open the desired menu item.
▷   "Brightness"
▷   "Contrast"
▷   "Pedestrian detection"
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Camera Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera oper‐
ation.
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low. The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps.
Clean the lens, refer to page 
276.
Head-up Display
*
The concept This system projects important information into
the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
In this way, the driver can get information with‐
out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility
The 
visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐
play is influenced by:
▷ Certain sitting positions.
▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
▷ Wet roads.
▷ Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
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Press the button.
Display 1
Lane departure warning*
2 Active Cruise Control*
3 Desired speed
4 Navigation system*
5 Speed
The collision warning*, Night Vision* pedestrian
warning, or Check Control messages are dis‐
played briefly if needed.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Displayed information"
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient light.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
The brightness is adjusted. When the low beams are switched on, the
brightness 
of the Head-up Display can be addi‐
tionally influenced using the instrument lighting,
refer to page  83.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adjusting the height
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-up display"
3. "Height"
4. Turn the controller.
The height is adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A 
film in the windshield prevents double images
from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield replaced
by a service center only.
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Settings for the map view
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1.
"Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Settings"
Set the map view.
▷ "Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings
depending on the light conditions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.
▷ With the Professional navigation system:
"Satellite images"
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images* are displayed in a scale of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.
▷ "Perspective view in 3D"
Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.
▷ "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, 
refer to page  165. Symbols for the
special destinations are no longer displayed.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.
4. Select "Split screen content" or the scale.
5. Select the map view.
▷"Arrow display"
▷ "Map facing north"
▷ "Map direction of travel"
▷ "Map view with perspective" ▷
"Position"
▷ "Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways 
are displayed three dimensionally.
Setting in some cases will affect the dis‐
play in the Head-Up Display*.
▷ "Traffic conditions/gray map"
6. To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins*
At a glance
▷ Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion 
of a traffic information service. Informa‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is
updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-
time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional terms
and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network through
which it is delivered. You may not modify,
copy, scan or use any other method to re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against
any and all claims, damages, costs or other
expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
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Manual transmission 64 
Map, destination entry 
158 
Map in split screen  165 
Map view  163 
Marking on approved tires 252 
Marking, run-flat tires  252 
Massage seat, front  46 
Master key, refer to Remote control 28 
Maximum cooling  127 
Maximum speed, winter tires 252 
Measure, units of 79 
Medical kit  270 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 51 
Menu 
in instrument cluster  75 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 165 
Messages 224 
Messages, refer to Check Control 70 
Microfilter 129 
Minimum tread, tires  251 
Mirror 51 
Mirror memory 51 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 147 
Mobile phone  210 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Moisture in headlamp  263 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54 
MP3 player  192 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 
Multimedia  181 
Music collection 188 
Music search 189 
Music, storing 188  N
Navigation 
154 
Navigation data  168 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50 
New wheels and tires 251 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 122 
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 100 
Notes 227 
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 281 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 273 
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 260 
Obstacle marking, backup camera 115 
Odometer  73 
Office 221 
Oil  257 
Oil, adding  257 
Oil additives  258 
Oil 
change interval, service re‐
quirements 74 
Oil filler neck  257 
Oil level check 257 
Oil types, alternative  258 
Oil types, approved  258 
Old batteries, disposal  268 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 260 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Online, refer to BMW On‐ line 234 
Opening/closing from in‐ side 35 
Opening/closing via door lock 34  Opening/closing with remote
control 32 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 127 
Overheating 
of engine, refer to
Coolant temperature  72 
P
Paint, vehicle 275 
Panic mode 32 
Parallel parking assistant  118 
Park Distance Control PDC 111 
Parked-car ventilation 131 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 148 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  111 
Parking assistant 118 
Parking brake  60 
Parking lamps  80 
Parking with Auto Hold  60 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 114 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 111 
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  122 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  122 
Permissible axle load  283 
Personal information 221 
Personal Profile 29 
Phone 210 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  42 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 40 
Plastic, care 276 
PlugIn 237 
Position, storing 156 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  154 
Power failure 268 
Power output, engine 281 
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Signals when unlocking 33 
Sitting safely 
44 
Size 280 
Ski bag  137 
Slide/tilt glass roof  41 
Smallest turning circle 281 
Smoker's package  134 
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 219 
Snow chains  253 
Socket 135 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 260 
Software applications, iPhone 236 
Software update 199 
Spare fuse 268 
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 157 
Specified engine oil types 258 
Speed, average  76 
Speed limit, setting  77 
Split screen 20 
Split 
screen map settings  165 
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 163 
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 99 
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 66 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 100 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 66 
Stability control systems  95 
Start/Stop button  58 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 29 
Starting aid  270 
Starting the engine  59 
State/province, selecting for navigation  154 
Stations, stored 180 
Station, storing  174 
Status display, tires  88 
Status information, iDrive 19 
Status of Owner's Manual 6  Steering, Integral Active
Steering 98 
Steering wheel, adjusting  53 
Steering wheel heating 53 
Steering wheel memory 51 
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 65 
Stopping the engine  59 
Storage 
compartment, remote
control 141 
Storage compartments 138 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 138 
Storage, tires 252 
Storing the vehicle 276 
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 155 
Summer tires, tread 250 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 71 
Surround View 113 
Suspension settings 99 
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 99 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 131 
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12 
Symbols 6 
T
Tachometer 72 
Tail and brake lamps  266 
Tailgate  35 
Tailgate, automatic  36 
Tailgate via remote control  33 
Tail lamps  265 
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 266 
Tasks 227 
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7 
Technical data 280 
TeleService  232 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 127 
Temperature display, external temperature 73  Temperature, engine oil 
72 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 102 
Terminal, starting aid  271 
Text messages 224 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 71 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39 
Theft protection, lug bolts 267 
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system  31 
Thermal 
camera, refer to Night
Vision 122 
Thigh support 44 
Through-loading system 136 
Tilt alarm sensor 39 
Tilt, seats 44 
Time of arrival 77 
Tire damage  251 
Tire identification marks  249 
Tire inflation pressure 242 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 88 
Tires, changing 251 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 242 
Tires, run-flat tires 252 
Tire tread 250 
Toll roads, route 162 
Tone 172 
Tool kit 262 
Tools 262 
Top View 116 
Torque, engine 281 
Total vehicle weight 283 
Tow fitting 273 
Towing 271 
Town/city, navigation 154 
Tow-starting 271 
Tow truck 272 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 88 
Traction control 96 
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 96 
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