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Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to 
consult the index, refer to page298.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Dashboard
18 iDrive
25 Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing
47 Adjustments
57 Transporting children safely
61 Driving
82 Controls overview
96 Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
110 Lamps
116 Climate
122 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
138Things to remember when driving
Navigation
148Navigation system
150 Destination entry
159 Destination guidance
167 What to do if …
Entertainment
170On/off and tone
173 Radio
176 Satellite radio
181 CD/DVD player and CD changer
188 Music collection
194 External devices
Communications
204Telephone
217 Office
226 Contacts
228 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
236Refueling
239 Wheels and tires
259 Engine compartment
264 Maintenance
266 Care
270 Replacing components
276 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
284Technical data
290 Short commands for the voice activation 
system
298 Everything from A to Z
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iDrive
At a glance
Control Display
Notes
>
Follow care instructions when cleaning the 
Control Display.
> Do not store items in the region in front of 
the Control Display; doing so may damage 
the Control Display.
Switching off
1.  Press the button.
2. "Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller to switch on.
Buttons on the controller
Operating principle
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
refer to page 61, the following message is dis-
played on the Control Display:
To hide the message: 
Press the controller.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after 
approx. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
 Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be  called up via the main 
menu.
Selecting a menu item
The menu items shown in white can be 
selected.
SymbolFunction
MENU Open the main menu
RADIO Open the Radio menu
CD Open the CD/Multimedia menu
NAV Start navigation in map view
TEL Open the Telephone menu
BACK Show previous panel
OPTION Open the Options menu
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At a glanceiDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols Other
With the Professional 
navigation system: 
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer, 
can be displayed on the right side of the Split 
screen.
This information remains visible on the Split 
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the Split screen on and off
1.
 Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting display
1.  Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the Split screen is 
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen 
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile 
phone network symbol flashing: 
network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Mobile phone audio interface
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position
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iDrive
At a glance
Programmable memory keys
General information
iDrive functions can be stored on the program-
mable memory keys and called up directly, e.g. 
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone 
numbers and entry points into the menu.
The settings are stored 
for the remote control 
currently in use.
Storing functions
1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2.  ...   Press the desired button for 
longer than two seconds.
Executing a function
 ...  Press the button.
The function is executed immediately. This 
means, for example, that the number is dialed 
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying memory  key assignments
Touch the button with a  finger. Do not wear 
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at the top 
edge of the screen.
> Displaying brief information:
Press the button.
> Displaying detailed information:
Press and hold the button
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: se lect the letters or 
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if 
needed.
3. "OK": confirm entry.
Switching between letters and 
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch 
between entering letters and numbers:
Switching between uppercase and 
lowercase letters
Depending on the menu, you can switch 
between entering upperc ase letters and lower-
case letters:
SymbolFunction
Press the controller: delete 
one letter or number
Press the controller for an 
extended period: delete all 
letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
SymbolFunction
Entering letters
Entering numbers
SymbolFunction
Move the controller toward 
the front: to switch from 
uppercase letters to lower-
case letters
Move the controller toward 
the front: to switch from low-
ercase letters to uppercase 
letters
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Controls overview
Controls
Displaying "Onboard info":
>
Cruising range
> Distance from destination
> Estimated time of arriva l if a destination has 
been entered in the navigation system, refer 
to page 150.
Displaying "Trip computer":
> Departure time
> Trip duration
> Trip distance
Both displays show:
> The average speed and
> the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and 
speed
You can reset the values for average speed and 
average consumption:
1.Select the respective menu entry.
2. Press the controller to confirm your selec-
tion.
Resetting the trip computer
You can reset all values:
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
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This chapter describes how you can
enter destinations and specify your route
so that your navigation system guides you
reliably to your destination.
Navigation
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NavigationNavigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or country version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre-
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-
lites and vehicle sensors,  and can reliably guide 
you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
cable traffic regulations in the event of any con-
tradiction between traffi c and road conditions 
and the instructions issu ed by the navigation 
system. Failure to take to this precaution can 
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle 
occupants and other road users in danger. <
Accessing navigation system
1. Press the button.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation syst em can also be 
accessed directly with  the button on the 
controller.
Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and au thorization codes are 
available from your BMW center. Navigation 
data are stored in the vehicle and can be 
updated. >
Depending on the data volume, a data 
update may take several hours.
> Update data while dr iving to reduce the 
drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation 
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed  automatically when a 
trip is continued after an interruption.
> You can inquire as to the status of the 
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle.
> After the update, the system restarts.
> The medium that holds  the navigation data 
can be removed after  the update is com-
pleted.
Information about navigation data
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is dis-
played.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD
1.Insert the navigation  DVD into the DVD 
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-
play.
3. Enter the authorization  code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
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Navigation system
Navigation
Removing navigation DVD
1.
 Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
Querying status
1.  Press the button.
2. "Navigation update"
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