
Contents
The quickest way to find special topics is to 
consult the index, refer to page268.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
12Dashboard
20 iDrive
27 Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing
49 Adjustments
58 Transporting children safely
61 Driving
75 Controls overview
88 Technology for driving comfort and 
safety
100 Lamps
106 Climate
111 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
124Things to remember when driving
Navigation
132Navigation system
134 Destination entry
143 Destination guidance
151 What to do if …
Entertainment
154On/off and tone
157 Radio
161 Satellite radio
166 CD/DVD player
172 Music collection
177 External devices
Communications
188Telephone
201 Office
210 Contacts
212 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
220Refueling
223 Wheels and tires
232 Engine compartment
237 Maintenance
239 Care
243 Replacing components
250 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
258Technical data
260 Short commands for the voice activation 
system
268 Everything from A to Z
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At a glanceiDrive
Status box symbols
The symbols are divided  into separate groups.
Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols Other
With the Professional 
navigation system:
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer, 
can be displayed on the right side of the split 
screen.
This information remains visible on the split 
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split 
screen on and off
1.Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Selecting display
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
3. Move the controller until the split screen is 
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen 
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins switched on
HD radio switched on
Satellite radio switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
Missed call
Reception strength of mobile 
phone network
Symbol flashing: network search
No mobile phone network available
Bluetooth switched on
Roaming active
Receiving text message, email
Checking SIM card
SIM card blocked
SIM card missing
Entering PIN
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD player
Music collection
Gracenote® database
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions are switched off
Querying current vehicle position
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ControlsControls overview
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displaying "Onboard info":
> Cruising range
> Distance from destination
> Estimated time of arrival if a destination has 
been entered in the navigation system.
Displaying "Trip computer":
> Departure time
> Trip duration
> Trip distance Both displays show:
>
The average speed and
> the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and 
speed
You can reset the values for average speed and 
average consumption:
1.Select the respective menu entry.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your 
selection.
Resetting the trip computer
You can reset all values:
1."Vehicle Info"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
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Technology for driving comfort and safety
Controls
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the 
marked covers:
1
Front airbags
2 Coupe: head airbags
3 Side airbags in the seat backrests
4 Convertible: knee airbags
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page 49 to ensure the best possible 
personal protection. <
The front airbags help protect the driver and 
front passenger by responding to frontal 
impacts in which safety  belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restrain t. When needed, the 
head and side airbags help provide protection in 
the event of side impact. The relevant side air-
bag supports the side upper body area. The 
head air bag supports the head.
The airbags have been designed to not be trig-
gered in every collision si tuation, e.g. not in 
minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the 
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or 
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the front 
passenger side clear, i. e., do not cover with 
adhesive labels or coveri ngs, and do not attach 
holders such as for navigation instruments and 
mobile phones.
Do not attach seat cove rs, cushions or other 
objects not specifically approved for seats with 
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not 
hang items of clothing su ch as coats or jackets  over the backrests. Do 
not attempt to remove 
the airbag retention system  from the vehicle. Do 
not modify the individu al components of the 
system or its wiring in any way. This includes 
the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, 
instrument panel, seats  and roof posts, as well 
as the sides of the roof  lining. Do not attempt to 
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered, 
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of faults, immobilization, or after the 
airbag system has been triggered, only have the 
testing, repair, or disa ssembly and scrapping of 
gas generator performed  by your BMW center 
or a workshop that has the required explosives 
licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on 
the system could lead to failure in an emer-
gency or to undesired ai rbag activation, either 
of which could result in personal injury. <
Warning notices and information about the 
airbags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front 
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impr ession in the front pas-
senger seat cushion determines whether and 
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-
bags for the front passe nger are activated or 
deactivated by the  system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior 
rearview mirror shows the current status 
of the front passenger ai rbags, deactivated or 
activated, refer to Sta tus of front passenger 
airbags below. <
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This chapter describes how you can
enter destinations and specify your route
so that your navigation system guides you
reliably to your destination.
Navigation
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NavigationNavigation system
Navigation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or country version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre-
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel-
lites and vehicle sensors,  and can reliably guide 
you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station-
ary, and always give priority to the appli-
cable traffic regulations in the event of any con-
tradiction between traffi c and road conditions 
and the instructions issu ed 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. <
Accessing navigation system
1.Press the button.
2. "Navigation"
The navigation syst em can also be 
accessed directly with  the button on the 
controller.
Navigation data
General information
Navigation data and au thorization codes are 
available from your BMW center. Navigation 
data are stored in the vehicle and can be 
updated.
> Depending on the data volume, a data 
update may take several hours.
> Update data while dr iving to reduce the 
drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation 
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed  automatically when a 
trip is continued after an interruption.
> You can inquire as to the status of the 
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle.
> After the update, the system restarts.
> The medium that holds the navigation 
data can be removed after the update is 
completed.
Information about navigation data
1."Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is 
displayed.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD
1.Insert the navigation  DVD into the DVD 
player with the labe led side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control 
Display.
3. Enter the authorization  code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
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Navigation system
Navigation
Removing navigation DVD
1.
Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
Querying status
1. Press the button.
2. "Navigation update"
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NavigationDestination entry
Destination entry
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or country version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
In entering your destination you can select from 
the following options:
> Entering a destination manually, see below
> Selecting destination from address book, 
refer to page 136
> Last destinations, refer to page 137
> Special destinations, refer to page 137
> Entering a destination  on the map, refer to 
page 139
> Selecting home addr ess, refer to page137
> Destination entry via voice, refer to 
page 140
> Destination entry via BMW Assist, refer to 
page 139
You can also store a navigation destination on 
the programmable memo ry keys, refer to 
page 25.
Entering a destination 
manually
To make it easier to  enter town/city names and 
street names, the system assists you with auto-
matic name completion and entry comparison, 
refer to page 143. This makes it possible to 
enter different spellings  and completes your 
entry automatically so that stored town/city 
names and street names can be accessed 
quickly. 1.
Press the button.
2. "Navigation"
3. "Enter address"
The system also supports you with the 
following features:
> If you do not enter a street, the system will 
guide you to the downtown area of a town or 
city.
> You can skip the entry of state/province and 
town/city if the curren t entries should be 
retained for your new destination.
Entering a state/province
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Select "State/Provi nce" or displayed 
country.
Entering a town/city
1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the 
displayed town/city.
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