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ControlsLamps
The parking lamps or low beams must 
be switched on for the fog lamps to 
operate. The green indicator lamp in 
the instrument cluster lights up whenever the 
fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off while you acti-
vate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high 
beams.
If the automatic headla mp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you swit ch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument 
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low 
beams are switched on.
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 brightness level and 
the word "SET".
2. Press button 2. 3.
Push button 1 up or down to select the 
desired brightness level.
4. Press button  2.
The display again shows the outside 
temperature and the time.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps, entry 
lamps, trunk lamp, and courtesy lamps are 
controlled automatically.
The LEDs for the courtesy  lamps are set in the 
door handles and illuminate  the ground in front 
of the doors.
To reduce the drain on the battery, a few 
minutes after the radio readiness is 
switched off, refer to  Start/Stop button on 
page 61, all lights in the  vehicle's passenger 
compartment are switched off. <
Switching interior lamps on/off 
manually
Interior lamps, front and rear:
To switch on and off, press the button.
To switch off the interior lamps, footwell lamps, 
entry lamps, and courtesy lamps permanently, 
press the button for the front interior lamps for 
about 3 seconds.
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Destination guidance
Navigation
Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Starting destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. Entering a destination, refer to page 134.
3. "Accept destination"
4. "Start guidance"
The route is displayed  on the Control Display 
after it is calculated.
In the map view, the distance to the destination/
intermediate destinat ion and the estimated 
time of arrival are displayed.
The arrow display appears on the Control 
Display, if so desired.
Terminating destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.  "Guidance".
4. "Stop guidance"
Continuing destination 
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the 
last trip, destination gu idance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
General information
> You can influence the calculated route by 
selecting certain trip criteria.
> Route criteria can be changed during desti-
nation entry and during route guidance.
> Street types are part of  the navigation data 
and are taken into account in route plan-
ning, e.g. avoiding highways.
> The proposed route can differ from 
personal experience.
> The settings are stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
> Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer 
to page 149.
Changing route criteria
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.    "Route preference"
4. Selecting a criterion:
>  "Fast route": time-optimized route 
through a combination of the least pos-
sible distance and stretches of road that 
allow rapid driving.
>  "ECO PRO route": optimized 
combination of the fa stest and shortest 
possible route.
>  "Short route": short distance without 
taking time  into account.
> "Alternative routes": are suggested, 
where possible, during active route 
guidance.
The individual suggestions are labeled in 
color.
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NavigationDestination guidance
1Toolbar
2 Route segment with traffic obstruction
3 Road sign for traffic obstruction
4 Planned route
5 Current location
6 Upper status box
7 Lower status box
Lines on the map
Streets and roads are depicted with different 
colors and lines according  to their classification. 
Dotted lines represent railroad and ferry con-
nections. National borders are depicted with 
thin lines.
Traffic obstructions
Small triangles along the  planned route identify 
route segments with traffic obstructions, 
depending on map scale. The direction of the 
triangles indicates the di rection of the obstruc-
tion.
Road signs classify the obstructions.
> Red road sign: the obstruction relates to the 
planned route or direction of travel.
> Gray road sign: the obstruction does not 
relate to the planned  route or direction of 
travel.
Traffic bulletins, refer to page 147.
Planned route
After route guidance is started, the planned 
route is displa yed on the map.
Status boxes
Show/hide: press the controller.
>Upper status box: time, phone details, and 
entertainment details.
> Lower status box: symbol for active route 
guidance, traffic bulletin status, arrival time, 
and distance from destination.
Toolbar
The following functions are available directly in 
the map view:
Changing the map section
 "Interactive map"
> To shift the map: move the controller in the 
required direction.
> To shift the map diag onally: move the con-
troller in the required  direction and turn it.
Changing scale
1.Select the  symbol.
2. Turn the controller to adjust the scale.
Automatic scaling of the map
In the map view facing no rth, turn the controller 
in any direction until AUTO is displayed as the 
map scale.
The map shows the entire range from your 
location to the destination.
Settings for the map view
The map is shown on the Control Display.
1. Open "Options".
2. "Settings"
Set the optimized map view.
SymbolFunction
Starting/stopping destination 
guidance
Switching voice instructions on/
off
Changing route criteria or 
selecting route alternatives
Special destinations
Displaying traffic bulletins
Interactive map
Map view settings
Changing scale
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EntertainmentCD/DVD player
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the  button for the 
corresponding direction.
Video playback
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code  of the home region 
can be played back; also refer to the information 
on your DVD.
Starting playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some 
market-specific versions,  only with the parking 
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
DVD video
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a DVD with video content. 4.
 "DVD menu"
5. Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
VCD/SVCD
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a CD/DVD with video content.
4.  "Select track"
5. Select the desired track.
The CD/DVD is started.
Video menu
To open the Video menu:
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Press the controller when "Back" is 
displayed.
The Video menu is displayed:
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South  Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South  America, New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
0 All regions
SymbolFunction
Open the DVD menu
Starting playback
Pause
Stop
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous 
track
Fast forward
Reverse
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CD/DVD player
Entertainment
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases 
every time the controller is pressed. To stop, 
start playback.
DVD menu
1.
If necessary, turn the controller to open the 
Video menu.
2.  "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display 
depends on the contents of the DVD.
> To select menu items: move and press the 
controller.
> To change to the Video menu: turn the 
controller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via 
the DVD menu; also refer to the information on 
your DVD.
Language
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Audio/language"
4. Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the 
DVD.
Subtitles
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained 
on the DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Subtitles"
4. Select the desired la nguage or "Do not 
display subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display settings"
4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
5. Turn the controller unt il the desired setting 
is displayed, and then  press the controller.
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EntertainmentExternal devices
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g. 
the audio connection, refer to page 183, 
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and 
still cannot activate the de sired function, please 
contact Customer Relations or your BMW 
center.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices, 
depending on the software  it is currently using. 
A software update can enable the vehicle to 
support, for example, new mobile phones or 
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date 
instructions are available on the web page 
www.bmwusa.com/update.
Displaying cu rrent version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired versio n to display additional 
information.
Updating software by USB
The software update can only be performed 
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the so ftware update in the 
main directory of a USB data storage 
device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the 
USB audio interface in the center armrest. It 
is not possible to perform the update using 
the USB interface in the glove compart-
ment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update" 5.
"Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software  updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
The software version can  be restored to before 
the last software update.
The restoring to the prev ious version can only 
be performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
Note
BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected 
devices may be temporarily  unavailable during a 
software update or while restoring to the 
previous version. Wait a few minutes until the 
functions are available once more.
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MobilityGiving and receiving assistance
Attach the tow bar to  the tow fittings only, 
as attaching it to othe r parts of the vehicle 
could result in damage.<
With a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make 
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components when 
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 
Attach the tow rope to  the tow fittings only, as 
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could 
result in damage. <
With a tow truck
Manual transmission and automatic 
transmission:
Sport automatic transmission with double 
clutch:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck 
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle wi th just the rear axle 
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump start the engine, refer to 
page 251. Vehicles with a catalytic converter 
should only be tow-started when the engine is 
cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission or 
Sport automatic transmission with double 
clutch cannot be tow-started at all.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, 
comply with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 61.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch 
completely depresse d and then slowly 
release the clutch. Afte r the engine starts, 
immediately depress the clutch completely 
again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the 
tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard 
warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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ReferenceShort commands for the voice activation system
Navigation
General information
Map
FunctionCommand
Navigation menu {Navigation }
Opening destination entry {Enter address }
Entering an address {Enter address }
Opening destination guidance {Guidance }
Starting destination guidance {Start guidance }
Ending destination guidance {Stop guidance }
Opening the home address {Home address }
Opening the route criteria {Route preference }
Opening the route {Route information }
Switching on the voice instructions {Switch on voice instructions }
Repeating a voice instruction {Repeat voice instructions }
Switching off the voice instructions {Switch off voice instructions }
Displaying the address book {Address book }
Displaying the last destinations {Last destinations }
Opening the traffic bulletins {Traffic Info }
Special destinations {Points of interest }
FunctionCommand
Displaying the map {Map }
Map facing north {Map facing north }
Map in the direction of travel {Map in direction of travel }
Perspective map {Map perspective view }
Automatic map scaling {Map with automatic scaling }
Changing the scale {Map scale }
Scale...meters {Map scale … meters } e.g. map scale of 
100 meters
Scale...kilometers {Map scale … kilometers } e.g. split screen 
scale of 5 kilometers
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