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MobilityEngine compartment
2.Press button 2.
The oil level is checked and the reading
displayed.
Possible displays
1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.
3 Oil level down to minimum:
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page 235.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay. <
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the ne xt oil service, refer
to page 237. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
> "Measurement not possible at this time."
> "Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.
> "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil below.
If the oil level is be low the minimum value,
add engine oil immediately to avoid engine
damage.
> "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Care239
– automatic car washes 239
– care products 240
– carpets 242
– chrome parts 241
– convertible top 242
– displays 242
– fine wood parts 241
– headlamps 240
– leather 240
– light-alloy wheels 241
– paintwork 240
– plastic parts 241
– rubber seals 241
– safety belts 241
– sensors and cameras 242
– upholstery and cloth trim 241
Cargo, securing 128
Cargo area, refer to Trunk
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk lid 37
Cargo loading 127
– securing cargo 128
– stowing cargo 128
– vehicle 127
Car jack
– jacking points 248
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 115
Car phone, refer to
Telephone 188
Car radio, refer to Radio 157
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
CD, audio playback 166CD player
166
– controls 154
– fast forward/reverse 168
– random sequence 167
– selecting a track 166
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Center armrest 115
Center brake lamp, replacing bulb 247
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 16
Central key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Central locking
– from inside 37
– from outside 33
Central lo cking

system33
– comfort access 40
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs 243
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the Control Display 87
Changing wheels 248
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 232
Check Control 84
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint systems 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts 241
Chrome polish 241
Cigarette lighter 117
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 73
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 239 Climate control
– automatic air
distribution 107
Clock 75
– 12h/24h mode 83
– setting the time and date 83
– setting time 82
Closing
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
Clothes hooks 116
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Comfort Access 40
– replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 61
Compass 113
Computer 77
– displays on Control Display 78
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 213
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 127
Condition Based Service CBS 237
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 212
Con n

ecting a music player,
AUX-In connection 177
Connecting a music player, USB audio interface 178
Connecting an iPod, refer to AUX-In connection 177
Connecting an iPod, refer to
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Connecting an MP3 player,
refer to AUX-In
connection 177
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 178
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 117
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Contacts 202
– deleting 204,211
– exporting/importing 211
– new contact 203
Control Center, refer to iDrive 20
Control Display 20,21
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off 21
Controller, refer to iDrive 20
Controls and displays 12
Convenient opening and closing
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convenient start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Convertible
– rollover protection system 99
– top 44
– wind deflector 47
Convertible top
– convenient opening 34
Convertible top care 242
Coolant 235
– checking level 236
– filling 236
Coolant temperature 236
Cooling, maximum 107Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 235
Corner-illuminating lamps 102
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 101
Courtesy lamps 104
Criteria for route 143
Cross-hairs in navigation139
Cruise control 73
Cruising range 77
Cupholders 116
Curb weight, refer to Weights 259
Current fuel consumption 77
Cu rrent playback
– e

xternal devices 180
– in music collection 174
Customer Relations 215
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 104
Data, technical
– capacities 259
– dimensions 258
– weights 259
Data memory 7
Data transfer 216
Date
– setting 84
– setting format 84
Daytime running lights, switch positions 101
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 97
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34 Defect
– door lock
36
– fuel filler flap 221
Defining a home address 203
Defogging windows 109
Defrosting windows 109
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 109
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 109
Destination, entering by town/ city name 134
Destination address
– entering 134,140
Destination entry via BMW Assist 139
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 140
– entering via map 139
– entry 134
– home address 137
– manual entry 134
Destination guidance 143
– bypassing a route section 144
– changing specified
route 143
– continuing 143
– starting 143
– voice instructions 145
– volume of voice instructions 145
Differential, breaking in 124
Digital clock 75,82
Digital compass 113
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 159
Dime nsion

s258
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 71
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 145

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Headlamp control,
automatic 100
Headlamp cover 244
Headlamp flasher 71
– indicator lamp 15
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs 244
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 101
Head restraints 52
Heated
– seats 54
– steering wheel 57
Heated mirrors 56
Heating
– mirrors 56
– seats 54
– steering wheel 57
Heating, rear window 109
Heating and ventilation 106
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 128
Height, refer to Dimensions 258
Height adjustment
– steering wheel 57
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 102
– indicator lamp 15
– replacing bulbs 244
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 102
High-pressure washer 239
High water, refer to Driving through water 126
Highways, refer to Route
criteria 143
Hills 127
Holders for cups 116
Hood 232
Hot exhaust system 126
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to
Dynamic Brake Control 89
Hydroplaning 126I
IBOC, refer to HD radio 159
Ice warning, refer to Outside temperature warning 75
Identification marks
– tire coding 228
iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 87
– changing date and time 83
– changing language 87
– menu guidance 21
– operating principle 20
– status information 23
Ignition 62
– switched off 62
– switched on 62
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 32
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 61
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 62
Ignition lock 61
Incoming call 193
Indicator and warning lamps 15
– tire pressure monitor TPM 94
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 32
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 92
Initializing
– compass, refer to
Calibrating 114
– radio, refer to Storing stations 158
– refer to Setting the time and date 83
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 91 Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions 145
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument combination, refer
to Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 111
Interactive map 139
Interior lamps 104
– remote control 35
Interior motion sensor 39
Interior rearview mirror 56
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– compass 113
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 72
Intersection, entering,
navigation 135
J
Jacking points
248
Jets, refer to Air vents 106
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 72
Joystick, refer to iDrive 20
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting 251
Jump starting 251
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 32
Keyless go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 32

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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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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 115
Mobile phone, refer to Telephone 188
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 20
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 91
Multi-channel playback 156
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 71
– refer to Wiper system 71
Music collection 172
– backing up 176
– deleting 176
– random sequence 175
– restoring 176
Music interface for
smartphones 178
Music search 174
My Info 205
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination 136
– storing current position 136
– voice activation 140
Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 145
Navigation data 132 Navigation system
132
– address book 136
– bypassing a route section 144
– continuing destination
guidance 143
– destination entry 134
– dynamic destination
guidance 149
– entering a destination by voice 140
– entering a destination manually 134
– frequently asked
questions 151
– gas station
recommendations 145
– planning a trip 141
– route list 144
– selecting destination via map 139
– selecting route criteria 143
– special destinations 137
– starting destination guidance 143
– terminating destination guidance 143
– traffic bulletins 147
– voice instructions 145
– volume adjustment 145
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 52
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 116
Neutral 67
New tires 230
Next Service indicator, refer to
Condition Based Service
CBS 237
North-facing map 145
Notes 208
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis 238
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 221
Odometer 75
Office 201
– current office 201
– what to do if…. 209
Oil, refer to Engine oil 233
Oil consumption 233
Oil level 233
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 249
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing
– comfort access 40
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
– using the door lock 36
– using the remote control 34
Options, selecting for navigation 143
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu 21
Outlets, refer to Ventilation 109
Outside temperature display 75
– changing unit of measure 80
– in computer 80
Outside temperature warning 75
Overriding selector lever lock 66
Overview
– radio operation 154
P
Paintwork care240
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control 88

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Retreaded tires 230
Reverse
– CD player 168
Reverse gear 67
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64
Road map 145
Roadside Assistance 213,251
Roadside parking lamps 102
– replacing bulbs 245
Roadworthiness test, refer to Service requirements 80
Rollover protection system, Convertible 99
– resetting 99
Roof load capacity 259
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 129
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 254
Rotary/pushbutton control, refer to Controller 20
Route 143,144
– bypassing sections 144
– changing 143,144
– changing criteria 143
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 144
– map view 145
– selecting 143
Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 145
Route map, refer to Map
view 145
Route section, changing 144
Route selection 143
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to
Run-flat tires 231
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 231 Run-flat tires
231
– flat tire 92
– inflation pressure 223
– new tires 230
– remaining driving distance,
refer to Indication of a flat
tire 92
– tire replacement 230
– winter tires 231
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 231
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 55
Safety belts 54
– damage 55
– indicator lamp 55
– reminder 55
– sitting safely 49
Safety systems
– airbags 97
– antilock brake system ABS 89
– dynamic stability control DSC 89
– rollover protection system,
Convertible 99
– safety belts 54
Safety tires, re fer to Run-flat
tires 231
Satellite radio 161
– activating or deactivating
channels 161
– favorites 163
– selecting channels 162
– storing channels 162
– time shift 163
– traffic jump 165
Saving fuel 124
Screen, refer to iDrive 20
Screw thread for tow
fitting 253
SDARS, refer to satellite radio 161 Seat and mirror memory
54
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder 55
Seats 50
– heating 54
– sitting safely 49
Securing cargo 119,120
Selecting a station
– radio 157
Selecting new scale for
navigation 146
Selector lever, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
Selector lever positions 67
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance 251
Service data in remote control 237
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 237
Service Request 215
Service requirements 80
Service status 216
Settings
– clock,

12h/24h format 83
– date format 84
– DVD 169
– language 87
Settings for the map view 146
Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on
times 110
Setting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone
control 155
Shifting 68
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 68

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