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>"Fader": front/rear volume distribution
Adjustments
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2."Tone"
3.Select the desired tone setting.
4.To adjust: turn the controller.
5.To store: press the controller.
Equalizer*
You can set individual sound frequency ranges.
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2."Tone"
3."Equalizer"
4.Select the desired setting.
5.To adjust: turn the controller.6.To store: press the controller.
Multi-channel playback, surround*
You can choose between stereo and multi-
channel playback, surround.
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2."Tone"
3."L7 Surround"
Multi-channel playback, surround, is simulated 
when playing back an audio track in stereo.
Surround is automatically activated or deacti-
vated, depending on the audio track selected.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered 
trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the 
Harman International Group.
Volume
>"Speed volume": adjustment of volume 
depending on driving speed
>"PDC"
*: volume of the PDC signal tone rel-
ative to the entertainment sound output
>"Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for 
the "Fasten safety belts" reminder, relative 
to the entertainment sound output
Adjustments
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2."Tone"
3."Volume settings" 

Replacing components
234 Do not remove the covers or expose the 
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source 
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause 
irritation of the retina.<
Headlight lenses
In cool or humid weather, condensation may 
form on the interior of outside lamps. When the 
light is switched on, the condensation will dis-
appear after a short time. The headlight lenses 
do not need to be replaced.
At high humidities, e.g. water droplets may form 
in the lights; have these checked by your BMW 
center.,
Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are 
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue 
the journey with great care, provided that local 
legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, 
including bulb replacements, performed 
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if 
such work is carried out improperly, the high 
voltage in the system presents the danger of 
fatal injuries.<
Access to the lamps
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press 
the catches towards the rear, see arrows, 
and pull the cover forward and out.Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover; oth-
erwise, leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.<
Parking lamps and roadside parking 
lamps, daytime running lights*
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote 
control out of the ignition lock.
2.Remove the cover, refer to Access to the 
lamps.
3.Push the wire bracket out of the anchor 
towards the right and fold it up.
4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and 
reconnect the plug.
5.Insert the bulb.
6.Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7.Reattach the cover.
Turn signals, front
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center. 

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Side turn signals
W5W bulb, 5 watts
1.Press the front edge of the lamp toward the 
rear with your fingertip, arrow1 and pivot it 
out, arrow2.
2.While simultaneously lifting the retaining 
tab, rotate bulb holder to the left and 
remove.
3.Remove lamp and replace it.
To install, insert rear end of the lamp and press 
into place at the front.
Tail lamps
Coupe: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Convertible: at a glance
The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part 
is in the trunk lid, the other is in the fender.
1Backup lamp
2Brake lamp
3Parking/tail lamps
4Turn signal
5Brake Force Display lamp
6Parking/tail lamps
Backup lamp
If these lamps malfunction, please contact your 
BMW center.
Turn signal, brake, license plate, 
parking, and tail lamps
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW 
center.
Coupe: two-stage brake light in the 
trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts 

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Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and 
regulations for tow-starting and towing 
vehicles.<
Do not transport any passengers other 
than the driver in a vehicle that is being 
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried 
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or 
rear of the BMW.
Coupe: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit 
underneath the cover on the right-hand side of 
the cargo area, refer to page233.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard vehicle 
tool kit underneath the cargo area floor, refer to 
page233.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the 
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the 
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid 
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift 
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the 
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the upper part of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, 
refer to page55; otherwise, the low-beam 
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and 
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when 
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and 
steering will require increased effort. Active 
steering is not active and it will be necessary to 
turn the steering wheel further.<
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever positions, refer to 
page58.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph 
or 70 km/h and a towing distance of 
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic 
transmission may be damaged.< 

Reference 261
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Mobility
Condition Based Service 
CBS227
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections145
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances118
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption77
Contacts
– creating196
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in 
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort 
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort 
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder119
– convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area119
– folding down rear 
backrest119
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection 
system100
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130Coolant226
– checking level226
Coolant temperature76
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant226
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant226
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs234
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control102
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control102
Correct tires220
Country codes DVD167
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps105
Criteria for route144
Cross-hairs in navigation140
Cruise control66
– active68
– malfunction68
Cruise control, refer to Active 
cruise control68
Cruising range77
Cupholders116
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights249
Current playback
– external devices180
– of music collection174
Customer Relations201
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting105
Data, technical246
– capacities250
– dimensions247
– engine246
– weights249Data memory228
Data transfer202
Date
– date format84
– setting84
Daytime running lights102
– replacing bulbs234
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control89
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags98
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Destination, entering by town/
city name135
Destination address
– entering135,141
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist140
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice141
– entering via map140
– entry135
– home address138
– manual entry135
Destination guidance144
– bypassing a route 
section145
– changing specified 
route144
– continuing144
– starting144
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice 
instructions146
Digital clock75
Digital compass113
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio158
Dimensions247
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals64
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions146 

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge 
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
– for automatic climate 
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone184
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route 
section145
– continuing destination 
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination 
guidance145
– entering a destination by 
voice141
– entering a destination 
manually135
– frequently asked 
questions151
– gas station 
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via 
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination 
guidance144
– terminating destination 
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146 

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