
▷
Use only BMW approved software applica‐
tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐
tions.
Information about suitable cell phones, available
software applications and their installation can
be found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or at
the service center.
Create the entries.
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Otherwise, the vehicle occu‐
pants 
and other road users may be put in danger
because of the distraction from driving.
For reasons of safety, some software applica‐
tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
Operate Apps
1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in
adapter or via the USB audio interface.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. Select the desired software application.
Displaying status
Information about the currently available soft‐
ware applications can be displayed.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW apps"
PlugIn*
Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐
played on the Control Display. They can be op‐
erated via iDrive.
1. Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter.
2. "ConnectedDrive"
3. "PlugIn"
4. "Activate PlugIn"
5. Navigate to the displayed functions via the
controller 
and select, for example, a desired
category or track.
Press button to switch within the cell
phone functions to a higher level or back. Press button twice to switch back to the
main menu.
Notes
▷ The ranges of Apps that can be displayed on
the Control Display depend on the range of
installed software applications on the cell
phone.
▷ The data transmission of the software ap‐
plications 
from the cell phone to the vehicle
can last some time. Some software applica‐
tions depend on the speed of the available
Internet connection of the cell phone.
▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously
use 
Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem.
If necessary, restart the software application
on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐
tion.
TeleService Report*
Transmits 
 technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was
transmitted:
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
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House number, entering for
navigation  153 
Hydroplaning  145 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 76 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 76 
Identification marks, tires  248 
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment  253 
iDrive 19 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32 
Ignition off 65 
Ignition on 65 
Indication of a flat tire  92 
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14 
Indicator lamps  14 
Individual air distribution  125 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Inflation pressure, tires 244 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 77 
Information on the navigation data  166 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 101 
Initializing, 
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 92 
Instrument cluster  14, 75 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  16 
Instrument lighting 87 
Integral Active Steering  101 
Integrated key  32 
Integrated universal remote control 132 
Intensity, AUTO program  126 
Interactive map  156 
Interior equipment 132 
Interior lamps 87 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36  Interior motion sensor 44 
Interior rearview mirror 
59 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  59 
Intermediate 
destinations 158 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  153 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81 
iPod/iPhone 191 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 264 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  264 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 73 
K
Key/remote control 32 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 73 
Knee airbag  88 
L
Lamp replacement  260 
Lamp replacement, front  261 
Lamp replacement, rear  263 
Lamps 84 
Lamps and bulbs  260 
Lane departure warning 94 
Lane margin, warning  94 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  81 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 147 
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62 
Leather, care 272  LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 261 
Length, vehicle 277 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 263 
Light-alloy wheels, care 272 
Light control 85 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 261 
Lighter, front 134 
Lighter, rear 134 
Lighting  84 
Lighting 
via remote control  36 
Light switch 84 
Load 147 
Loading  146 
Lock, door 38 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36 
Locking, automatic  39 
Locking, central 35 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Lock, power window 45 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64 
Low beams 84 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  86 
Lower back support 49 
Lug bolt lock  264 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  148 
Lumbar support 49 
M
Maintenance 258 
Maintenance require‐ ments 258 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81 
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Maintenance System,
BMW 258 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 82 
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 102 
Manual air distribution  125 
Manual air volume  126 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 66 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 74 
Manual operation, backup camera 116 
Manual operation, door lock 38 
Manual 
operation, exterior mir‐
rors 59 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  242 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  114 
Manual operation, parking brake 67 
Manual operation, Side View 118 
Manual operation, Top View 119 
Manual operation, trunk lid  40 
Map, destination entry  156 
Map in split screen  163 
Map view  161 
Marking on approved tires 250 
Marking, run-flat tires  251 
Massage seat, front  50 
Massage seat, rear  52 
Master key, refer to Remote control 32 
Maximum cooling  126 
Maximum speed, winter tires 251 
Measure, units of 81 
Medical kit  267 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57 
Menu in instrument cluster  77 
Menus, operating, iDrive  19 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 163 
Messages 226 
Messages, refer to Check Control 82 
Microfilter 128 
Minimum tread, tires  249 
Mirror 58 
Mirror memory 57 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145 
Mobile phone  212 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Moisture in headlamp  261 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61 
MP3 player  190 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 
Multimedia  179 
Music collection 186 
Music search 187 
Music, storing 186 
N
Navigation  152 
Navigation data  166 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 55 
New wheels and tires 250 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 120 
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 103 
Notes 229 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 269  O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 258 
Obstacle marking, backup camera 117 
Odometer  77 
Office 223 
Oil  255 
Oil, adding  255 
Oil additives  256 
Oil 
change interval, service re‐
quirements 81 
Oil filler neck  255 
Oil level check 255 
Oil types, alternative  256 
Oil types, approved  256 
Old batteries, disposal  265 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 258 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  19 
Online, refer to BMW On‐ line 236 
Opening/closing from in‐ side 39 
Opening/closing via door lock 38 
Opening/closing with remote control 36 
Operating concept, iDrive  19 
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 126 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  76 
P
Paint, vehicle 272 
Panic mode 36 
Park Distance Control PDC 113 
Parked-car ventilation 130 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 146 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  113 
Parking brake  66 
Parking lamps  84 
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