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At a glanceDashboard
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
135i: with fuel gauge
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator and warning lamps 15
4 Tachometer 76
5 Fuel gauge 76
135i: engine oil temperature 76
6 Display for
>Clock 75
> Outside temperature 75
> Indicator and warning lamps 847
Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 64
> Gear indicator of 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch 66
> Computer 77
> Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven 80
> Odometer and trip odometer 75
> High-beam Assistant 102
> Checking the oil level 233
> Settings and information 79
8 Resetting the trip odometer 75
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iDrive
At a glance
Adjusting settings
1.
Select a field.
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting 
is displayed.
3. Press the controller to confirm the setting.
Activating/deactivating functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check box. 
It indicates whether the fu nction is activated or 
deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates 
or deactivates the function.
 The function is activated.
 The function is deactivated.
Example: setting the clock
1. Press the button.
The main menu  is displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
3. If necessary, move the controller to the left 
to display "Time/Date". 4.
Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is 
highlighted, and then press the controller.
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high-
lighted, and then press the controller.
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and 
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to  set the minutes and 
press the controller.
Status information
Status box
The status box at the top right displays the 
following information:
> Time
> Current entertainment source
> Sound output ON/OFF
> Mobile phone network with strongest 
reception
> Telephone status
> Traffic reports reception
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Opening and closing
Controls
mum of four remote cont
rols. They are stored 
for two remote controls  if Comfort Access is in 
use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on  specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
> Programming the Programmable memory 
keys, refer to page 25
> Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 34
> Automatic locking of th e vehicle, refer to 
page 37
> Automatic call-up of th e driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 54
> Triple turn signal  activation, refer to 
page 71
> Settings for the display on the Control 
Display and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to 
page 82
> Date format, refer to page 84
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page 87
> Language of the Contro l Display, refer to 
page 87
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances, 
and temperature, refer to page 80
> Show visual warning for Park Distance 
Control PDC, refer to page 88
> Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page 101
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 101
> Daytime running lights, refer to 
page 101
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, air conditioning 
and automatic recirculated air control, 
setting temperature, air volume and 
distribution, refer to page 107 ff>
Entertainment:
>Tone control, refer to page 155
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer 
to page 156
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
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles 
on the driver's door  or 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 or off.
> Alarm system, refer to page 38, is armed or 
disarmed.
Operating from inside
By means of the button fo r central locking, refer 
to page 37.
In the event of a sufficien tly severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
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Adjustments
Controls
Adjustments
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. As a result, some equip-
ment described may not be
 available in a partic-
ular vehicle, for example due to the options or 
national-market version selected. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital 
contribution to relaxed,  fatigue-free driving. In 
conjunction with the sa fety belts, the head 
restraints and the airbags, the seated position 
has a major influence on your safety in the event 
of an accident. To ensu re that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we 
strongly urge you to observe the instructions 
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting 
children safely, refer to page 58.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance 
between yourself and the airbags. Always 
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your 
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, 
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or 
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered 
off. 
No one and nothing should come between the 
airbags and the seat occupant. 
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the 
front passenger side as a storage area. Make 
sure that the front passeng er is sitting correctly, 
i.e. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard; 
otherwise, leg injuries ca n occur if the front air-
bag deploys.
Make sure that passen gers keep their heads 
away from the side airbag and do not lean  against the cover of the 
head airbag; otherwise, 
serious injuries can result if the airbag 
deploys. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries 
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be 
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may 
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely 
sensitive individuals. This  effect is usually only 
temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information 
on airbags, refer to page 97.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way 
that its center is at approx. ear level. 
Otherwise, there is an incr eased risk of injury in 
the event of an accident. <
Head restraints, refer to page 52.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants 
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the 
safety belt as an additi onal safety device, but 
they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has four se ats, each of which is 
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to 
wear a single safety belt. Never allow 
infants or small children  to ride in a passenger's 
lap. Make sure that the be lt in the lap area sits 
low across the hips and does not press against 
the abdomen. 
The safety belt must not  rest against the throat, 
run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-
ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt 
so that it sits as snugly as possible against the 
lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-
wise, the belt could slide over your hips and 
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Controls overview
Controls
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 and clock
3 Odometer and trip odometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
>To reset the trip odomet er 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 temperature, refer to Units of mea-
sure on page 80.
The setting is stored  for the remote control 
currently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 82.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+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 reading 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
Entering deadlines for legally required 
inspections
Make sure the date on the Control Display is 
always set correctly, refer to page 84; other-
wise, the effectiveness of Condition Based 
Service CBS is not ensured.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
7. Create the settings.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting. 
The year is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
10. Press the controller to apply the setting. 
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: 
Move the controller to the left.
More information on the BMW Maintenance 
System can be found on page 237.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the ma intenance status or 
legally mandated inspecti ons of the vehicle are 
automatically transmitted to your BMW center 
prior to a service due date.
You can check when your BMW center was 
notified.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Options"
4. "Last Service Request"
Clock
The settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on 
page 32.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h format , refer to Setting the 
time format on page 83.
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MobilityRefueling
Refueling
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.
General information
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur. <
Always switch off the  engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to 
the tank and a message will be displayed. <
Take all precautionary measures and 
observe all applicable  regulations when 
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle.  They can develop a leak 
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the 
event of an accident. <
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly 
press the rear edge.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in th e bracket attached to 
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it cl ockwise until you clearly 
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band  attached to the 
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed 
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the fuel cap is loose or 
missing. <
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MobilityEngine compartment
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over-
heats, a warning lamp lights up. A message 
appears on the Control Display.
Checking coolant level
Do not add coolant to the cooling system 
when the engine is ho t. Escaping coolant 
can cause burns. <
1. Do not open the engine hood before the 
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little 
counterclockwise to  allow any accumulated 
pressure to escape, th en continue turning 
to open.
3. The level indicator 1 in the coolant filler 
neck indicates the level of coolant. The 
coolant level is correct when it is between 
the arrows of the respective inscription on 
the reservoir 2.
4. If the coolant is low, sl owly add coolant up to 
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss 
eliminated as so on as possible.
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