
Example: playing back a CD
1.
Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.   Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4.   Press the button on the steering
wheel.
5. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You  can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting. Adjusting the volume
Turn 
the volume button while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
▷ The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷
The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do 
 not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐
ephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to
page  269, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐
mon pronunciation of the station name.
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof* closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Closing without the pinch protection
system
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure 
that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens 
slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Safety switch
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from
opening 
and closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
Switching on and off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
Roller sunblinds*
General information
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Roller blind for rear window
Press the button.
Roller sunblinds for rear side windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket. Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
Do 
not open the window while the roller sunblind
is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at
high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀
Glass sunroof, powered*
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
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Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described 
above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps* The anchorage points are located in the roof drip
rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Mounting
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the 
glass sunroof*.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving: ▷
Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads
and 
the approved gross vehicle weight, refer
to page  283.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not be too large in area.
▷ Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.
▷ Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
Saving fuel
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass sunroof
*
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
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Information on the navigation
data  168 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 98 
Initializing, 
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 89 
Instrument cluster   0 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  69 
Instrument cluster, over‐ view 67 
Instrument cluster with en‐ hanced features  0  
Instrument lighting 83 
Integral Active Steering  98 
Integrated key  28 
Integrated universal remote control 132 
Intensity, AUTO program  127 
Interactive map  158 
Interior equipment 132 
Interior lamps 83 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 32 
Interior motion sensor 40 
Interior rearview mirror  52 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  53 
Intermediate destinations  160 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  155 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 74 
iPod/iPhone 193 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 267 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  267 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65 
K
Key/remote control 28  Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 37 
Key 
Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 29 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 65 
Knee airbag  85 
L
Lamp replacement  262 
Lamp replacement, front  263 
Lamp replacement, rear  265 
Lamps 80 
Lamps and bulbs  262 
Lane departure warning 91 
Lane margin, warning  91 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  79 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 149 
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55 
Leather, care 275 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 263 
Length, vehicle 281 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 266 
Light-alloy wheels, care 275 
Light control 81 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 263 
Lighter, front 134 
Lighter, rear 135 
Lighting  80 
Lighting via remote control  32 
Light switch 80 
Load 149 
Loading  148 
Lock, door 34 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 35 
Locking/unlocking via door lock 34  Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 32 
Locking, automatic  35 
Locking, central 31 
Locking via trunk lid  36 
Lock, power window 41 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57 
Low beams 80 
Low 
beams, automatic, refer to
High-beam Assistant  82 
Lower back support 46 
Lug bolt lock  267 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  150 
Lumbar support 46 
M
Maintenance 260 
Maintenance require‐ ments 260 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 74 
Maintenance System, BMW 260 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 70 
Manual air distribution  126 
Manual air volume  127 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 60 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 66 
Manual operation, backup camera 114 
Manual operation, door lock 34 
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  240 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  112 
Manual operation, Side View 118 
Manual operation, Top View 116 
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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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