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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 71
5 Tachometer 79
6 Engine oil temperature 79
7 Display for
>Clock 78
> Outside temperature 78
> Indicator and warning lamps 878
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 60
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch 62
> Computer 80
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 84
> Odometer and trip odometer 78
> High-beam Assistant 106
> Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 93
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 95
> Checking the oil level 198
> Settings and information 82
> There is a Check Control 
message 87
9 Fuel gauge 79
10 Resetting the trip odometer 78
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Opening and closing
Controls
Personal Profile settings
For more information on 
specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 25
> Automatic locking of th e vehicle, refer to 
page 29
> Automatic call-up of th e driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 48
> Triple turn signal  activation, refer to 
page 67
> Settings for the display in the instrument 
cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page 83
> Date format, refer to page 83
> Units of measure, refer to page 83
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting, refer to page 104
> Daytime running lights, refer to 
page 104
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 106
> Automatic climate control: AUTO program, 
cooling function and au tomatic recirculated 
air control activated/ deactivated, tempera-
ture, air volume and di stribution, refer to 
page 112 ff
> Entertainment:
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page 143
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 32, is armed or 
disarmed.
Operating from inside
By means of the button fo r central locking, refer 
to page 29.
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.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 
should therefore take th e remote control with 
you when you leave the ve hicle so that the latter 
can be opened from outside. <
Convertible: to oper ate the retractable 
hardtop with the remote control, the 
doors and trunk lid must be closed and the 
cargo area partition must  be folded down and 
engaged on both sides.  Refer also to page39.<
Unlocking
Press the  button.
The interior lamps, the  courtesy lighting of the 
doors, and the welcome 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 page83.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 86.
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
Clock
Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode , refer to Formats and 
units of measure on page 83.
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.
In BMW Professional radio
1. Switch on radio read iness or ignition.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
4.  Press the button.
5. Select the desired category.
6. Adjust the settings and press the knob on 
the right.
Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer 
to Formats and units of measure on page 83.
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 date and the word 
"SET".
2. Press button  2.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Set the month and the ye a r  i n  t he  s a m e  w a y .
6. Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
In BMW Professional radio
1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition.
2.  Press the button.
3.  Press the button.
4.  Press the button.
5. Select the desired category.
6. Adjust the settings and press the knob on 
the right.
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Climate
Controls
switch the system back on and increase the air 
volume.<
Switching cooling function on/off
The cooling function cools and 
dehumidifies the incoming air 
before reheating it according to the 
temperature setting. This function 
is only available while  the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa-
tion on the windows or removes it quickly.
The cooling effect can be  intensified by activat-
ing recirculated air mode.
Depending on the weathe r, the windshield may 
fog over briefly when the engine is started.
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto-
matically after a certain time. 
Depending on your vehicle's 
equipment, the upper wires serve 
as an antenna and are not part of the rear win-
dow defroster.
Temperature
To increase the temperature, turn 
the rotary switch clockwise 
towards red. 
For a lower temperature, turn the 
rotary switch counterc lockwise towards blue.
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
1.Air distribution 1 in position .
2. Deactivate recirculated air mode  2. 3.
Air volume control 3 all the way to the right.
4. Switch on cooling function  4.
5. Temperature 5 to the right, red.
6. Switch on rear window defroster 6 to 
defrost the rear window  .
Ventilation
1 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open 
and close the air vents
2 Use the levers to change the direction of the 
airflow
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to  direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, e.g.  if it has become too hot 
in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Adjust the vents to let  the air flow past you.
Microfilter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from 
the incoming air. Your BMW center replaces the 
microfilter during routine maintenance.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
C
California Proposition 65 
warning 6
Call
– accepting 160
– ending 161
– rejecting 161
Calling, refer to Phone  numbers, dialing 161
Calling, refer to Telephone 
owner's manual
Can holders, refer to  Cupholders 121
Capacities 239
Capacity of the cargo area 237
Car battery, refer to Vehicle  battery 212
Car care, refer to Care 204
Care 204
– automatic car washes 204
– care products 204
– carpets 207
– CD/DVD drives 207
– chrome parts 206
– displays 207
– exterior 204
– fine wood parts 207
– headlamps 205
– high-pressure washer 205
– interior 206
– leather 206
– light-alloy wheels 206
– paintwork 205
– plastic parts 207
– retractable hardtop 205
– rubber seals 206
– safety belts 207
– sensors and cameras 207
– upholstery and cloth 
trim 206
– washing the car  manually 205
– windows 205
Cargo, securing 137 Cargo area
– capacity
237
– Comfort Access 34
– folding up the floor  panel 125
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 107
– opening from inside 31
– opening from outside 31
Cargo loading 135
– securing cargo 137
– stowing cargo 136
– vehicle 135
Car jack
– jacking points 212
Ca
 r key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 24
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 120
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to  Telephone 156
Car radio, refer to Radio 18
Car radio, refer to Radio BMW  Professional 142
Car shampoo 207
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 134
CD changer 147
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– installation location 148
– random sequence 148
– selecting a CD 147
– selecting a track 148
– volume 142
CD player 147
– changing the track 148
– controls 18
– fast forward/reverse 148
– playing a track 148
– random order 148
– volume 142
Center armrest 120 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
211
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Central locking system 25
– Comfort Access 33
– hotel function 31
– setting unlocking  characteristics 26
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs 208
Changing gears 64
Changing wheels 211
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 197
Check Control 87
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 54
Child restraint systems 53
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 53
Chrome parts 207
Chrome polish 207
Cigarette lighter, refer 
 to 
Lighter 122
Cleaning headlamps 68
– washer fluid 69
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 204
Climate control
– automatic air  distribution 113
Clock 78
– 12h/24h format 83
– setting time 86
Closing
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Clothes hooks 121
Cockpit 10
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 58
Comfort Access 33
– replacing the battery 35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access 33
Comfort area, refer to Around  the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 57
Compass 118
Compressed audio files 147
Computer 80
Concierge service 168
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked 135
Condition Based Service  CBS 202
Configuring settings, refer to  Personal Profile 24
Confirmation signal for vehicle 
locking/unlocking 27
ConnectedDrive 167
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances 123
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption 80
Controls and displays 10
Convenient loading in  Convertible 27
Convenient opening and 
closing
– glass roof 26
– glass roof with Comfort 
Access 34
– retractable hardtop 26
– windows 26
– windows with Comfort  Access 34
– with Comfort Access 34Convertible
– bag holder
124
– convenient loading 27
– enlarging cargo area 124
– folding down rear 
backrest 124
– retractable hardtop 38
– rollover protection 
system 101
Coolant 200
– checking level 201
Coolant temperature 200
Cooling, maximum 113
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant 200
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant 200
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 209
Cornering light, refer to 
Adaptive Light C
 ontrol105
Correct tires 195
Courtesy lamps, refer to  Interior lamps 107
Cruise control 69
– active 71
– malfunction 71
Cruise control, refer to Active  Cruise Control 71
Cruising range 80,81
Cupholders 121
Curb weight, refer to  Weights 237
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 107Data, technical
234
– capacities 239
– dimensions 235
– engine 234
– weights 237
Data memory 203
Date
– setting 86
Date setting 144
Daytime running lights 104
– replacing bulbs 209
DBC Dynamic Brake  Control 90
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags 100
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking 26
Defect
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 174
– glass roof 37
Defogging windows 111
Defrost, windows 111
Defrosting windows and  removing condensation
– air conditioner 111
Defrosting windshield, refer to  Defrosting windows 111
Defrost position, refer to  Defrosting windows 111
Digital clock 78
Digital compass 118
Digital radio, refer to HD  Radio™ reception 145
Dimensions 235
Directional indicators, refer to  Turn signals 67
Displacement, refer to Engine  data 234
Display 18
Display lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 107
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
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Safety systems
– airbags99
– Antilock Brake System  ABS 90
– brake system 90
– driving stability control 90
– Dynamic Stability Control  DSC 90
– rollover protection system,  Convertible 101
– safety belts 49
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat  tires 196
Satellite radio 146
– activating 146
Saving fuel 132
Scan
– CD changer 148
Scan, listening to samples
– BMW Professional radio 144
Scan, sampling tracks
– CD changer 148
– CD player 148
Screw thread for tow  fitting 217
Search button 19
Searching
– CD player 148
Searching for a music track
– CD 148
Seat adjustment
– electric 44
– mechanical 43
Seat and mirror memory 48
Seat belt reminder, refer to  Fasten safety belts 
reminder 49
Seat heating 48
Seats 43
– adjusting electrically 44
– adjusting the seats 43
– heating 48
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 48
– saving a setting, refer to Seat  and mirror memory 48
– sitting safely 42 Securing cargo
126,128
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 29
– from outside 25
Selecting distance for Active 
Cruise Control 73
Selecting the sound  pattern 143
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 60
Selector lever lock, refer to  Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock 60
Selector lever positions 62
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 60
Service, refer to
  Roadside 
Assistance 215
Service car, refer to Roadside  Assistance 215
Service data in the remote 
control 202
Service Interval Display, refer  to Condition Based Service 
CBS 202
Service requirements 84
Service status 170
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format 83
Settings and information 82
Setting the time format 144
Shifting 64
– 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 64
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 61
– manual transmission 60
Shift into a drive position, refer  to selector lever 
positions 62
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,  refer to Changing selector 
lever positions 60 Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel 64
Side airbags 99
Side windows, refer to  Windows 35
Signal horn, refer to  Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 42
– with airbags 42
– with head restraint 42
– with safety belts 42
Ski bag 126
Ski bag for Convertible, refer  to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag 127
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to  Glass roof, electric 37
Slot for remote control 57
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 122
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 165
– use 156
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment 120
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD 203
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 123
SOS, refer to Sending an  Emergency Request 214
Spare fuses 213
Special oils, refer to Approved  engine o
 ils200
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils 200
Speed
– Run-flat tires 94
– with winter tires 196
Speed-dependent  volume 143
Speedo, refer to  Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
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