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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for Active Cruise Control 75
5 Tachometer 83
6 Engine oil temperature 83
7 Display for
>Clock 82
> Outside temperature 82
> Indicator and warning lamps 928
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 64
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch 66
> Computer 84
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 87
> Odometer and trip odometer 82
> High-beam Assistant 113
> Checking the oil level 260
> Settings and information 86
> There is a Check Control 
message 92
9 Fuel gauge 83
10 Resetting the trip odometer 82
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iDrive
At a glance
Adjusting settings
1.
Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is displayed.
3. Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check box. 
It indicates whether the fu nction is activated or 
deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates 
or deactivates the function.
 The function is activated.
 The function is deactivated.
Example: setting the clock
1.  Press the button.
The main menu  is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left 
to display "Time/Date". 4.
Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is 
highlighted, and then press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and 
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to  set the minutes and 
press the controller.
Status information
Status box
The status box at the top right displays the fol-
lowing information:
> Time
> Current entertainment source
> Sound output ON/OFF
> Mobile phone network with strongest 
reception
> Telephone status
> Traffic reports reception
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Opening and closing
Controls
for two remote controls 
if Comfort Access is in 
use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on  specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
> Assignment of programmable memory 
keys, refer to page 23
> Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 32
> Automatic locking of th e vehicle, refer to 
page 35
> Automatic call-up of th e driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 53
> Triple turn signal  activation, refer to 
page 71
> Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page 91
> Date format, refer to page 91
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page 94
> Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page 94
> Units of measure, refer to page 87
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC, refer to page 97
> Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page 111
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 111
> Daytime running lights, refer to 
page 111
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 113
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function 
and automatic recirculated air control, set-
ting temperature, air volume and distribu-
tion, refer to page 117 ff >
Entertainment:
>Setting tone contro ls, refer to page171
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page 172
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the 
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> Trunk lid
> Fuel filler flap
> Convertible: glove compartment
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles 
on the driver's door and the front passenger 
door
At the same time as locking and unlocking via 
the remote control:
> Welcome lights, the inte rior light, and the 
courtesy lighting are switched on and off.
> Alarm system, refer to page 37, is armed or 
disarmed.
Operating from inside
By means of the button fo r central locking, refer 
to page 35.
In the event of a sufficien tly severe accident, the 
central locking system un locks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
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ControlsControls overview
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may 
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to 
the special options or  national-market version 
selected. This also app lies to safety related 
functions and systems.
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, clock
1 Knob in the instrument cluster
2 Outside temperature display and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
>To reset the trip odometer while the ignition 
is switched on
> To display the time, outside temperature 
and odometer briefly while the ignition is 
switched off
Units of measure
To select the respective  units of measure, miles 
or km for the odometer as well as  7 or  6 for 
the outside temperat ure, refer to page87.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 90.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +37 7/+3 6, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above +37 7/+3 6. You should there-
fore drive carefully on  bridges and shaded 
roads, for example; otherwise, there is an 
increased risk of an accident. <
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer: 
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in 
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer re ading briefly after the 
remote control has been taken out of the igni-
tion lock:
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
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ControlsControls overview
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Options"
4. "Last Service Request"
Clock
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on 
page 30.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h mode , refer to Setting the 
time format below.
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam 
lever up or down repe atedly until the appro-
priate symbol appear s in the display, 
accompanied by the time and the word 
"SET".
2. Press button  2.
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry. 5.
Use button 1 to set the minutes.
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
7. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Via iDrive
1. Press the  MENUbutton.
The main menu is displayed.
2. "Settings"
Setting the time
1."Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours 
are displayed, and then press the controller.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Car care, refer to Care 266
Care 266
– automatic car washes 266
– care products 266
– carpets 269
– CD/DVD drives 269
– chrome parts 268
– displays 269
– exterior 266
– fine wood parts 269
– headlamps 267
– high-pressure washer 267
– interior 268
– leather 268
– light-alloy wheels 268
– paintwork 267
– plastic parts 269
– retractable hardtop 267
– rubber seals 268
– safety belts 269
– sensors and cameras 269
– upholstery and cloth 
trim 268
– washing the car  manually 267
– windows 267
Cargo, securing 143
Cargo area
– capacity 287
– Comfort Access 39
– folding up the floor 
panel 132
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 114
– opening from inside 35
– opening from outside 36
Cargo loading 141
– securing cargo 143
– stowing cargo 142
– vehicle 141
Car jack
– jacking points 274
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 30Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 126
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to  Telephone 204
Car shampoo 269
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 140
Center armrest 126
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 273
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
co
 nsole 14
Central locking
– from inside 35
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking  characteristics 32
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 270
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the  Control Display 94
Changing the measurement  units on the Control 
Display 87
Changing wheels 273
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 259
Check Control 92
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 58
Child restraint systems 57
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 57
Chrome parts 269
Chrome polish 269 Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter 129
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 72
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care 266
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution 118
Clock 82
– 12h/24h mode 91
– setting the time and date 90
– setting time 90
Closing
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 127
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 62
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 40
Comfort access, refer to  Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 61
Compass 124
Computer 84
– displays on Control  Displa
 y84
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 229
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 141
Condition Based Service  CBS 264
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 30
Confirmation signal for vehicle  locking/unlocking 33
ConnectedDrive 228
Connecting vacuum cleaner,  refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances 129
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption 84
Contacts 218
– deleting 220,227
– exporting/importing 227
– new contact 219
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive 18
Control Display 19
– switching off 19
Control Display, refer to  iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 94
Controller, refer to iDrive 18
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 18
Convenient loading in  Convertible 33
Convenient opening and  closing
– glass roof 32
– glass roof with Comfort  Access 39
– retractable hardtop 32
– windows 32
– windows with Comfort  Access 39
– with Comfort Access 39
Convertible
– bag holder 131
– convenient loading 33
– enlarging cargo area 130
– folding down rear 
backrest 130
– retractable hardtop 43
– rollover protection 
system 109
– securing cargo 143
– stowing cargo 142
Coolant 263
– checking level 263
Coolant temperature 263
Cooling, maximum 117
Cooling fluid, refer to  Coolant 263 Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant 263
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 271
Cornering light, refer to  Adaptive Light Control 112
Correct tires 257
Courtesy lamps, refer to  Interior lamps 114
Criteria for route 159
Cross-hairs in  navigation155
Cruise control 73
– ac
tive 75
– malfunction 75
Cruise control, refer to Active 
Cruise Control 75
Cruising range 84
Cupholders 128
Curb weight, refer to  Weights 287
Customer Relations 231
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 114
Data, technical 284
– capacities 289
– dimensions 285
– engine 284
– weights 287
Data memory 265
Data transfer 232
Date
– date format 91
– setting 91
Daytime running lights 111
– replacing bulbs 271
DBC Dynamic Brake  Control 97
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags 107 Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking 32
Defect
– door lock 34
– fuel filler flap 236
– glass roof 42
Defining a home address 219
Destination, entering by town/
city name 150
Destination address
– entering 150,156
Destination entry via BMW  Assist 155
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 156
– entering via map 155
– entry 150
– home address 153
– manual entry 150
Destination guidance 159
– bypassing a route  section 160
– changing specified  route 159
– continuing 159
– starting 159
– voice instructions 161
– volume of voice 
instructions 161
Digital clock 82
Digital compass 124
Dimensions 285
Directional indicators, refer to  Turn signals 71
Direction instructions, refer to  Voice instructions 161
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book 152
Dis
placement, refer to Engine 
data 284
Display, refer to iDrive  controls 18
Displaying contact 
pictures 219
Display lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 114
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
Fasten safety belts 
reminder 54
Seat heating 53
Seats 48
– adjusting electrically 49
– adjusting the seats 48
– heating 53
– memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 53
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory 53
– sitting safely 47
Securing cargo 133,134
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Selecting distance for Active  Cruise Control 77
Selecting new scale for  navigation 163
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
Selector lever  lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock 64
Selector lever positions 66
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance 277
Service car, refer to Roadside  Assistance 277
Service data in the remote  control 264
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS 264
Service Request 231
Service requirements 87
Service status 232
Settings
– changing settings on the  Control Display 94
– clock, 12h/24h format 91
– language 94 Settings and information
86
Settings for the map view 163
Setting times, refer to  Preselecting switch-on 
times 120
Shifting 68
– 7-gear Sport automatic  transmission with double 
clutch 68
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64
Shift into a drive position, refer 
to selector lever 
positions 66
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refe
 r to Changing selector 
lever positions 64
Shift paddles on the steering  wheel 68
Short commands for the voice  activation system 290
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route 159
Side airbags 107
Side windows, refer to 
Windows 40
Signal horn, refer to  Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 47
– with airbags 47
– with head restraint 47
– with safety belts 47
Ski bag 132
Ski bag for Convertible, refer 
to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag 133
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to  Glass roof, electric 41
Slot for remote control 61
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 129
Snap-in adapter 204
– inserting/removing 216Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment 126
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis  OBD 265
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 129
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request 276
Spare fuses 275
Special destinations 153
Special destinations,  displaying 155
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils 262
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils 262
Speed
– Run-flat tires 101
– with winter tires 258
Speed limit 93
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit 93
Speedo, refer to  Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split screen content, refer to  Selecting the display for the 
split screen content 22
Sport automatic transmission  with double clutch 66
– driving dynamics control 69
– kickdown 68
– Launch Control 70
– manually unlocking parking  lock 69
– neu
tral 67
– reverse gear 67
Sport program with 7-gear  Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 68
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps 72
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