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NavigationDestination guidance
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Activating/deactivating reception
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Receive Traffic Info"
Accessing traffic bulletins
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Traffic Info"
First, the traffic bulletins for the calculated
route are displayed.
The traffic bulletins are sorted in the order
of their distance from the current vehicle
position.
4. Select a traffic bulletin.
"More information":
Display additional information.
5. Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin
if desired.
Traffic bulletins on the map
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the Con-
trol Display changes to a grayscale display. This
enables a better view of the traffic bulletins. The
day/night mode is disregarded in this setting.
Symbols or special destinations are no longer
displayed.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Settings"
5. "Traffic conditions/gray map"
Symbols in the map view
Depending on the scale of the map and the
location of the traffi c obstruction along the
route, the symbols for th e traffic obstructions
are displayed.
Additional information in the map view
Depending on the map scale, a traffic obstruc-
tion's length, direction and impact are displayed
on the map using triangles or gray bars along
the calculated route.
> Red: traffic congestion
> Orange: stop-and-go traffic
> Yellow: heavy traffic
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Te l e p h o n e
Communications
Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>
The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice operation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 250,
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, nu mbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language
of the system. The language of the voice
operation of the mobile phone is preset and
cannot be changed via the Control Display.
> Keep the doors, windows, glass roof, and
convertible top closed to prevent interfer-
ence from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your BMW center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the operating instru ctions of the mobile
phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.
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MobilityWheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the following pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pre ssures can also be found
on the driver's side door pillar when the driver's
door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for
these tire pressures is 100 mph or
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed; otherwise,
tire damage and accidents could occur. <
Tire inflation pressures for driving
above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust
pressures to the respecti ve tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the following pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds including those
exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise,
tire damage and accidents could occur. <
Observe all national an d local maximum speed
limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could
occur.
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MobilityWheels and tires
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so , drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire dealer. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
O t h e r w i s e , t i r e d a m a g e c a n p o s e a l e t h a l h a z a r d
to vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Tire age
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 1013 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 10 of 2013.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your BMW center or by a tire dealer. If
this work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels
are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire ag e, which can result in a
limited service life. <
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical offi cial size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact an d thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety. <
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire
combination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or
FTM.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. Af ter a tire has been
damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire
combination again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise,
the Tire Pressure Monito r may not be able to
detect a puncture, refer to page 94. Your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
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Wheels and tires
Mobility
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for driving on
winter roads or at temperatures below +45
7/
+7 6. Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction th an summer tires, they
generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and
accidents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter ti res, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all co ntact with oil, grease
and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure indicated on th e sidewall of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as th is could impair driving
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes,
swapping wheels between the axles is not
permissible.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls en sures that the tire can
continue to be used su bject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page92.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your BMW center for
more information. Snow chains must be
mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DT C temporarily, refer to
page 89.<
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Giving and receiving assistance
Mobility
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it a
ll the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged. <
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press the arrow on the cover.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page61; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. There is
no power assist while the engine is off. Thus,
braking and steering will require increased
effort. Active steering is not active and it will be
necessary to tu rn the steering wheel further. <
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever position, refer to
page 64.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged. <
Sport automatic transmission with
double clutch
Make sure that the parking lock P is not
engaged; otherwise, the rear wheels are
immobilized.
When using the car wash function, refer to
page 240, make sure that after approx.
30 minutes, the parking lock P is automatically
engaged and thus immobilizes the rear wheels.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or if the
vehicle must be towed for more than approx.
20 minutes, unlock the parking lock manually,
refer to page 69.<
When towing, do not exceed a maximum
speed of 30 mph or 50 km/h and a maxi-
mum distance traveled of 30 miles/50 km; oth-
erwise, the transmission may be damaged. <
Towing methods
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise,
damage may result. <
With a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used sh ould be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle,
please observe the following:
> Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
> The tow bar will ge nerate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
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ReferenceShort commands for the voice activation system
Vehicle information
Settings
Vehicle
Equipment
FunctionCommand
Accessing the onboard computer {Onboard info }
Opening the trip computer {Trip computer }
Opening the vehicle information {Vehicle info }
Opening the vehicle status {Vehicle status }
FunctionCommand
Opening the main menu {Main menu }
Opening the settings {Settings }
Opening the options {Options }
Settings on the Control Display {Control display }
Opening the time and date settings {Time and date }
Opening the language and unit settings {Language and units }
Opening the speed limit settings {Speed }
Opening the light settings {Lighting }
Opening the door lock settings {Door locks }
Opening profiles {Profiles }
FunctionCommand
Opening the air conditioning settings {Climate }
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Keypad dialing
195
Kickdown 65
Knock control 221
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control 101
– interior lighting 104
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ Low beams 100
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 243
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo 128
Last destinations 137
LATCH child restraint fixing system 59
Launch Control 70
Leather care 240
LED Light-emitting diodes 243
Length, refer to Dimensions 258
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb 247
Light
– instrument lighting 104
– refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Light-alloy wheels 241
Light control
– refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Light-emitting diodes LED 243
Lighter 117
– socket 117
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 243
– of the instruments 104
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 100
Light switch 100 Limit, refer to Speed limit
86
Load 127
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 128
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 37
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 35
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 40
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Low-beam headlamps 100
– automatic 100
– replacing bulbs 244
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 51
Luggage compartment
– lid, refer to Trunk lid 37
Luggage compartment, refer to Trunk
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 129
Lu mbar su
pport51
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 231
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance
System 237
– Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models or in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Maintenance system 237Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 84
Managing music 175
Manually unlocking parking lock 69
Manual operation
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
– parking lock 69
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 66
Manual operation with automatic transmission 65
Manual transmission 64
Map for navigation
– changing scale 146
– entering destination 139
Map view 145
Maximum cooling 107
Maximum speed
– for winter tires 231
Menus, refer to iDrive 20
Messages 204
Messages from the Concierge service 205
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 109
Microphone for telephone 16
Mirror dimming feature 56
Mirrors 55
– automatic curb monitor 56
– exterior mirrors 55
– heating 56
– interior rearview mirror 56
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 193
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 189
– operation 193
– pairing 189
– suitable mobile phones 188
– unpairing 191
– what to do if…. 192
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