
▷
Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available
software applications and their installation can
be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at
the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants 
and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
Operate Apps
1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. Select the desired software application.
Displaying status
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW apps"
PlugIn*
Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐
played on the Control Display. They can be op‐
erated via iDrive.
1. Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. "PlugIn"
4. "Activate PlugIn"
5. Navigate to the displayed functions via the
controller 
and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back. Press button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Notes
▷ The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.
▷ The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications 
from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applica‐
tions depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.
▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use 
Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
If necessary, restart the software application
on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐
tion.
TeleService Report*
Transmits 
 technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was
transmitted:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
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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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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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