Everything from A to Z
260 Care229
– automatic car washes229
– care products229
– carpets232
– CD/DVD drives232
– chrome parts231
– displays232
– exterior229
– fine wood parts232
– headlamps230
– high-pressure washer230
– interior231
– leather231
– light-alloy wheels231
– paintwork230
– plastic parts232
– retractable hardtop230
– rubber seals231
– safety belts232
– sensors and cameras232
– upholstery and cloth
trim231
– washing the car
manually230
– windows230
Cargo, securing130
Cargo area
– capacity249
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor
panel120
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps105
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading129
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130
– vehicle129
Car jack
– jacking points236
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone184
Car radio, refer to Radio157
Car shampoo232
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system127
CD, audio playback165
CD changer165,169
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– filling or emptying the
magazine170
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
CD player165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Center armrest115
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs233
Changing gears62
Changing the language on the
Control Display87
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display80Changing wheels236
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment223
Check Control84
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chrome parts232
Chrome polish232
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter117
Cleaning headlamps66
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care229
Climate control
– automatic air
distribution
107
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting the time and date83
– setting time83
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass113
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked128
Everything from A to Z
262 Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book137
Displacement, refer to Engine
data246
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant226
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery237
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements80
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC88
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation109
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders116
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Drive-off assistant92
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams101
Driving notes126
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant92
Driving stability control
systems89
Driving through water128
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes126Dry air, refer to Cooling
function108
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD
– country codes167
– settings168
– video playback167
DVD menu168
DVD player, refer to CD
player165
DVD video167
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC89
Dynamic destination
guidance145
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sports automatic
transmission with double
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check223Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC89
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release206
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request238
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance238
Energy, saving
– saving fuel126
Engine
– breaking in126
– data246
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature76
– speed246
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding225
– alternative oil types225
– BMW Maintenance
System227
– capacity250
– checking level223
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements80
Engine output, refer to Engine
data246
Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data246
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entering special destinations
by name140
Entering the postal code for
navigation136
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps105
Entry map for destination140
Equalizer, tone setting155
Error messages, refer to
Check Control84
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system127
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone178
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device115
External devices
– random sequence180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away241
– for tying down loads130
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control84
Failure of an electrical
consumer237
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation144
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109
First aid pouch239
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– run-flat tires220
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains92,221
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition219
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband157
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp13,104
Folding up the floor panel120
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music
collection175
Front airbags98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor92Fuel207
– average consumption77
– gauge76
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications
207
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities250
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel
consumption77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction206
Fuses237
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control111
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption77
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gas station
recommendations146
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Gear indicator, refer to
Displays in the instrument
cluster60
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes127
Everything from A to Z
264 Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing38
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure38
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system134
Grills106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights249
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
HD Radio158
Head airbags98
Headlamp control,
automatic101
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints45
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate106Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo130
Height, refer to
Dimensions247
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant103
High beams103
– headlamp flasher103
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant103
High-pressure
washer229,230
High water, refer to Driving
through water128
Highways, refer to Route
criteria144
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills128
Holders for cups116
Homepage BMW4
Hood222
Hooks for shopping bags120
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Locking or unlocking
separately
31
Hot exhaust system127
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control89
Hydroplaning127
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio158
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning75
Identification marks
– run-flat tires220
– tire coding218iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– changing date and time83
– changing language87
– changing settings87
– changing units of measure
and display format80
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Initializing
– after power failure237
– compass, refer to
Calibrating114
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM93
– glass roof38
– radio, refer to Station,
storing157
– refer to Setting the time and
date83
Installation location
– telephone115
Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control111
Interactive map141
Interior lamps105
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming
feature51
– compass113
Interlock, refer to Disengaging
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the
wipers65
Intersection, entering,
navigation136
iPod, connecting, refer to
AUX-IN port177
iPod, connecting, refer to USB
audio interface178
J
Jacking points236
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting239
Jump-starting239
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control101
– parking lamps/low
beams101
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs233
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo130
Last destinations138
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care231
LED Light-emitting
diodes233
Length, refer to
Dimensions247
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant103
Light-alloy wheels231
Light-emitting diodes
LED233
Lighter117
– connecting electrical
appliances118
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs233
– vehicle, refer to Lamps101
Light switch101
Limit, refer to Speed limit86
Load129
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking31Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant103
Low-beam headlamps101
– automatic101
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack131
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires221
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system227
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control84
Manual car wash230
Manually unlocking parking
lock63
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
– parking lock63
– parking lock, automatic
transmission59
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
Reference 267
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments116
Neutral61
New tires220
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS227
North-facing map146
Nozzles106
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data246
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope242
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis228
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications207
Odometer75
Oil, refer to Engine oil223
Oil consumption223
Oil level223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal237
Onboard vehicle tool kit233
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation144
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation109
Output, refer to Engine
data246
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control108Outside temperature
display75
– changing unit of measure80
– in computer80
Outside temperature
warning75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature76
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control154
P
Paintwork care230
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control88
Park Distance Control PDC88
Parked car ventilation110
– preselecting switch-on
times110
– switching on and off
directly110
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC88
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps101
– replacing bulbs234
Parking lamps/low beams101
Passenger side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting102
Personal Profile26
Phone book187
Phone numbers
– dialing188
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Playing music173
Polish232
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control109Power failure237
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires208
Pressure monitoring, tires92
– Flat Tire Monitor92
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM94
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First aid pouch239
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor92
R
Radio
– controls154
– HD Radio158
– satellite radio160
– selecting waveband157
– storing stations157
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to
Remote control with
integrated key26
Rain sensor65
Random sequence
– external devices180
– music collection175
Reading lamps105
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps235
Everything from A to Z
268 Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests118
Rear ventilation109
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors50
Rear window defroster108
Rear window roller blind, refer
to Roller sun blinds114
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality158
– radio station158
Recirculated-air mode108
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode108
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Refueling206
Releasing
– hood222
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range77
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener111
– malfunction29,35
– removing from the ignition
lock55
– service data227
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses237
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs233
Replacing tires220
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires220
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge76Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings156
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts49
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28
Reverse
– CD changer167
– CD player
167
Reverse gear61
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission58
Road map146
Roadside
Assistance199,238
Roadside parking lamps103
– replacing bulbs234
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements80
Roller sun blinds114
Rollover protection system,
Convertible100
– resetting100
Roof load capacity249
Roof-mounted luggage
rack131
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away242
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route144,145
– bypassing sections145
– changing144,145
– changing criteria144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities145
– map view146
– selecting144
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions146Route map, refer to Map
view146
Route section, changing145
Route selection144
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires220
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires220
Run-flat tires220
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire93
– flat tire93
– Flat Tire Monitor93
– Inflation pressure208
– new tires220
– tire replacement220
– winter tires221
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires220
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment49
Safety belts49
– belt hand-over49
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags98
– Antilock Brake System
ABS89
– brake system89
– driving stability control89
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
– rollover protection system,
Convertible100
– safety belts49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires220