
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear
in which the least braking is required. Otherwise,
the brake system may overheat, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
Automatic transmission:
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down in the manual mode of the auto‐
matic transmission.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. In
addition, steering and brake assist is unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
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Navigation systemVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applicable
traffic regulations in the event of any contradic‐
tion between traffic and road conditions and the
instructions issued 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.◀
Starting navigation system1.  Press the button on the controller.2."Navigation"
The navigation system can also be ac‐
cessed directly with the button on the con‐
troller.
Destination input
Manual destination entry
General information
The system supports you in entering street
names and house numbers by automatically
completing the entry and providing entry com‐
parisons, refer to page  22.
Stored town/city and street names can be called
up quickly.▷If the existing entries should not be changed,
the entries for the state/province and town/
city can be skipped.▷Destination guidance is started to the town/
city center if no street is entered.
Entering a state/province
1."Navigation"2."Enter address"3.Select "State/Province" or the displayed
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"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.▷"Satellite images"
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images are displayed in a scale of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.▷"Perspective view in 3D"
Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page  180. Symbols for the
special destinations are no longer displayed.
Map view for split screen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1."Options" Open.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.4.Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5.Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map view with perspective"▷"Position"▷"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimensionally.
Setting in some cases will affect the dis‐
play in the Head-Up Display.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"6.To change the scale: select the split screen
and turn the controller.Traffic bulletins
At a glance
General information▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Informa‐
tion on traffic obstructions and hazards is
updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-
time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional terms
and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network through
which it is delivered. You may not modify,
copy, scan or use any other method to re‐
produce, duplicate, republish, transmit or
distribute in any way any portion of traffic in‐
cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless BMW of North America,
LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐
work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against
any and all claims, damages, costs or other
expenses that arise directly or indirectly out
of (a) your unauthorized use of the traffic in‐
cident data or the RDS-TMC network, (b)
your violation of this directive and/or (c) any
unauthorized or unlawful activities by you in
connection herewith.
B. Total Traffic Network traffic data is infor‐
mational only. User assumes all risk of use.
Total Traffic Network, BMW NA, and their
suppliers make no representations about
content, traffic and road conditions, route
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Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Options" Open.4."HD Radio Reception"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
  This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When setting a station with a digital signal, it may
take a few seconds before the station plays in
HD quality.
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Displaying additional information
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.
1.Select the desired station.2."Options" Open.3."Station info"
Selecting a substation
  This symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. Station
names of the substations end in HD2, HD3, etc.
1.Select the desired station.2.Press the controller.3.Select the substation.
When reception is poor, the substation is muted.
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
Navigation bar overviewSymbolFunction         Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift     Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
With navigation system: the functions of the
navigation bar symbols can also be stored on the
programmable memory buttons, refer to
page  21.
They are stored.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
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Via direct channel entry1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Set channel"4.Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the controller again.6.Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
With navigation system: the stations can also be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page  21.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
SymbolMeaning Channel name Artist Track
Selecting a category
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Category"4.Select the desired category.
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to
is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal must
be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buffer
is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐
fer is cleared when a new channel is selected.
Opening the timeshift function
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.  "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.
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Parking lamps 86 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  52 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era  124  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  121  
Permissible axle load  304 
Personal information  238 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  43 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  42 
Plastic, care  298 
PlugIn  255 
Position, storing  170 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  169 
Power failure  288 
Power output, engine  303 
Power sunroof, glass  43 
Power windows  41 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  263 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  97 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  21 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof  43 
Protective function, win‐ dows  42 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16, 17  
R
Radiator fluid  276 
Radio  190, 198  
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  60 
Radio stations buttons  197 Rain sensor  65 
Random  199 
Random playback  199 
RDS  191 
Reading out loud  245 
Rear lamps  285 
Rear socket  146 
Rearview mirror  52 
Rear window de‐ froster  135, 138  
Recirculated-air filter  139 
Recirculated air filter  136 
Recirculated-air mode  135, 138  
Recommended tire brands  270 
Refueling  260 
Remaining range  76 
Reminders  245 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, universal  141 
Replacement fuse  288 
Replacing parts  279 
Replacing wheels/tires  269 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button  111 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  76 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM  95 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  160 
Retreaded tires  270 
Roadside Assistance  251 
Roadside parking lamps  87 
Roller sunblinds  43 
Roof load capacity  304 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  160 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  294  
Route  177 
Route criteria, route  176 
Route, displaying  177 Routes, avoiding  176 
Route section, bypassing  177 
RPM, engine  303 
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  271 
Rubber components, care  298 
Run-flat tires  271 
S
Safe braking  157 
Safety  6 
Safety belt reminder  49 
Safety belts  48 
Safety belts, care  298 
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection  102 
Safety switch, windows  42 
Safety systems, airbags  91 
Satellite radio  192 
Saving fuel  162 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  179 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver  279 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  294 
Search, refer to BMW Search  252 
Seat and mirror memory  51 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  48 
Seat heating, front  47 
Seat heating, rear  48 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  55 
Seats  45 
Selection list in instrument cluster  80 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  67 
Sensors, care  299 
Service and warranty  7 Seite 320ReferenceEverything from A to Z320
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