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 field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning Satellite radio is switched on.Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched
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Profile management
Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.
Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
Renaming profiles
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Guest".4.Adjust the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
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Front center console
Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga‐
rette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
The socket is located below the glove com‐
partment.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the left side in the
cargo area.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page  36.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Without Professional navigation
system or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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Tow truck 221 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  99 
Traction control  117 
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  117 
Transmission, automatic  71 
Transmission, manual  71 
Transporting children safely  59 
Tread, tires  194 
Trip computer  87 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  68 
Trip odometer  81 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  221 
Trunk lid  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  41 
Trunk lid, hotel function  41 
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation  42 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  38 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  134 
Turn signals, operation  68 
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement  212 
U
Unintentional alarm  45 
Units of measure  89 
Universal remote control  151 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  72 
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side  40 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  38 
Unlocking, settings  43 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  225 
USB interface  156 
V
Variable sport steering  118 
Vehicle battery  214 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  215  
Vehicle, breaking in  166 
Vehicle care  224 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment  198 
Vehicle jack  214 
Vehicle paint  224 
Vehicle storage  226 
Vehicle wash  223 
Ventilation  149 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  149 
Voice activation system  26 
W Warning indicators  78 
Warning lamps  78 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  78 
Warning triangle  218 
Washer fluid  70 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  70 
Washer system  68 
Washing, vehicle  223 
Water on roads  167 
Weights  230 
Welcome lamps  91 
Wheel cleaner  225 
Wheels, changing  195 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  187 Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM  102 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  99 
Window defroster, rear  145, 148  
Windows, powered  45 
Windshield washer fluid  70 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  70 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  68 
Windshield wiper  68 
Windshield wipers, fold-out position  70 
Winter diesel  183 
Winter storage, care  226 
Winter tires, suitable tires  196 
Winter tires, tread  194 
Wiper blades, replacing  206 
Wiper fluid  70 
Wiper system  68 
Wood, care  225 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  25 
Wrench  206 
X xDrive  117 
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  210 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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