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Dashboard
At a glance
6
CD/DVD drive 181
7 Changing
>Radio station 173
> Track 182
9 Controller 18 
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four 
directions
10 Buttons on the controller 18
Selecting menus directly
12 Programmable memory keys 23
13 Switching entertainment audio sources on/
off and adjusting volume 170
14 Ejecting a CD/DVD 181
Automatic recirculated air control 
AUC and recirculated air 
mode
118
Maximum cooling 117
ALL program 119
Air volume 118
Defrosting windows 119
Rear window defroster 119
Seat heating 53
8 Park Distance Control PDC 96
Coupe: 
Roller sunblinds 126
Coupe: 
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
11 Convertible:
Opening and closing retractable 
hardtop
43
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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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Opening and closing
Controls
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: 
Press the  button. 
You can also use this fu
nction to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the  button for about 1 second and 
then release it.
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless 
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The trunk lid swings back and up when 
opened. Ensure that there is sufficient 
clearance. To avoid lo cking yourself out by 
accident, do not place th e remote control in the 
cargo area. A previously locked trunk lid is 
locked again after closing.
Before and after each tr ip, check that the trunk 
lid has not been inad vertently unlocked.<
Convertible: convenient loading
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote 
control for Comfort Access can be used to par-
tially raise the open hardtop for more conve-
nient loading of the cargo area.
1.Briefly press the  butto n and, within one 
second, press again and hold until the 
retractable hardtop stop s in an intermediate 
position. The trunk lid opens slightly.
2. Open the trunk lid, pres s the cargo area par-
tition upward and stow the cargo in the 
cargo area.
3. Press down the cargo ar ea partition until it 
engages on both sides and close the trunk 
lid.
4. Press the  button for a longer period to 
fold the retractable hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deac tivate the confirmation 
signals.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks" 3.
"Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the controller.
Calling up the driver's seat position
The driver's seat position last set is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether or not the seat is reset 
to that position  automatically.
When this Personal Profile function is 
used, first make sure  that the footwell 
behind the driver's seat  is free of obstacles. 
Failure to do so could ca use injury to persons or 
damage to objects as a result of a rearward 
movement of the seat. <
The adjusting procedure  is halted immediately 
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or 
one of the memory buttons.
Selecting automatic call-up
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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ControlsAdjustments
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull the lever and swing the backrest for-
ward.
2. Push the seat forward.
Previous position
Push the seat backward  and swing the backrest 
back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost 
position, make sure that no one is injured 
and that no objects are damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement. <
Seat with electrical longitudinal 
adjustment
Coupe
Convertible
Seat backrest warning lamp:
Lights up when a seat backrest is not 
engaged. In addition, a message 
appears on the Control Display.
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the 
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat 
automatically stops in its previous position, and 
fold the backrest back. If  you release the switch 
before the previous seat  position is reached, 
the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make 
sure no one is injured and no objects are 
damaged.
Before driving off, enga ge both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement. <
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Adjustments
Controls
Seat heating
Press the button once per temperature level. 
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically 
activated at the previo
usly set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is 
switched off entirely to save on battery power. 
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-
port are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, 
refer to page 61. 2.
Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the 
desired positions.
3. Press the  button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: 
the LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for th e remote control cur-
rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up the memory while you are 
driving; otherwise,  unexpected seat 
movement could result in an accident. <
Comfort function
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch 
on radio readiness, refer to page 61.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 
or 2.
The adjusting procedure  is halted immediately 
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or 
one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page 61.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 
and keep it pressed until the adjustment 
process has been completed.
If the  button was pr essed accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page 48 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection. <
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants 
wear their safety belts.  Airbags complement the 
safety belt as an additi onal safety device, but 
they do not represent a substitute.
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MobilityReplacing components
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been 
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully 
available. <
After a battery replacem ent, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the 
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant; 
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting 
on page278.
Power failure
After a temporary power lo ss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise 
have been lost and will  have to be programmed:
> Time and date 
These values must be updated, refer to 
page 90.
> Radio 
In some cases, statio ns may have to be 
stored again, refer to page 174.
> Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page 148.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
tilted. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page 53.
> Inside rearview mirror  with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page 125.
> Active steering
The system automatically  initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page 105.
> xDrive
The system automatically  initializes itself 
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during 
this time. If the lamps  do not go out during 
the current trip, have the system checked.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key 30
Maximum cooling 117
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 258
Measurements, refer to  Dimensions 285
Memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 53
MENU button 18
Menus, refer to iDrive 18
Messages 220
Messages from the Concierge 
service 221
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance  System 264
– for automatic climate 
control 120
Microfilter/activated-charcoal  filter
– BMW Maintenance  System 264
Microphone
– telephone 14
– voice commands 14
Mirror dimming feature 56
Mirrors 55
– automatic curb monitor 55
– exterior mirrors 55
– heating 55
– interior rearview mirror 56
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 53
Mirrors, folding in before  entering a car wash 55Mobile phone
– adjusting volume
209
– connecting, refer to Mobile  phone, pairing 205
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 126
– operation 209
– pairing 205
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
– suitable mobile phones 204
– unpairing 207
– what to do if…. 208
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest 126
Mobile phone, refer to  Telephone 204
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer  to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive  controls 18
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 100
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel 11
M
 ultifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 71
– refer to Wiper system 71
Multimedia screen, refer to  iDrive 18
My Info 221
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination 152
– storing current position 152
– voice activation 156Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off 161
Navigation data 148
Navigation system 148
– address book 152
– bypassing a route  section 160
– continuing destination  guidance 159
– destination entry 150
– dynamic destination  guidance 166
– entering a destination by 
voice 156
– entering a destination 
manually 150
– frequently asked  questions 167
– gas station  recommendations 161
– planning a trip 157
– route list 160
– selecting destination via  map 155
– selecting route criteria 159
– special destinations 153
– starting destination 
guidance 159
– terminating destination  guidance 159
– traffic bulletins 163
– voice instructions 161
– volume adjustment 161
Neck support, refer to Head  restraints 50
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments 127
Neutral 67
New tires 257
Next Service indicator, refer to  Condition Based Service 
CBS 264
North-facing map 162
Notes 224
Nozzles 116
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Reference
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data 284
Nylon rope, refer to Tow  rope 280
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis 265
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel  specifications 237
Odometer 82
Office 217
– current office 217
– what to do if…. 225
Oil, refer to Engine oil 260
Oil consumption 260
Oil level 260
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal 275
Onboard vehicle tool kit 270
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 38
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– using the door lock 34
– using the remote control 32
Opening and closing 
retractable hardtop 44
Options, selecting for  navigation 159
Orientation menu, refer to  Start menu 19
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 119
Output, refer to Engine  data 284
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate  control 118
Outside temperature  display 82
– changing unit of measure 87
– in computer 87
Outside temperature  warning 82 Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature 263
Overriding selector lever  lock 66
P
Paintwork care 267
Park assistant, refer to Park  Distance Control 96
Park Distance Control PDC 96
Parked car ventilation 120
– preselecting switch-on  times 120
– switching on and off  directly 120
Parking
– vehicle 63
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC 96
Parking brake 63
– indicator lamp 63
Parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 271
Parking lamps/low beams 110
Parts and accessories, refer to  Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function 55
Pathway lighting 111
Personal information, refer to 
Office 217
Personal Profile 30
Phone numbers
– dialing 210
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Polish 269
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 120
Power failure 274
Power windows 40 Power windows, refer to 
Windows 40
Pressure, tires 239
Pressure monitoring, tires 100
– Flat Tire Monitor 100
Pressure monitoring of tires,  refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 102
Programmable buttons on the  steering wheel 11
Programmable memory 
keys 23
Protection function, refer to  Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Providing medical assistance,  refer to First aid pouch 277
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 100
R
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness 61
Radio readiness 61
– switched off 62
– switched on 61
Radio-remote key, refer to  Remote control with 
integrated key 30
Rain sensor 72
Reading aloud 225
Reading lamps 115
Rear lamps, refer to Tail  lamps 272
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 51
– folding down backrests 130
Rear ventilation 120
Rearview mirror, refer to  Mirrors 55
Rear window defroster 119
Rear window roller blind, refer  to Roller sunblinds 126
Recirculated air mode 118
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