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Everything from A to Z
Reference
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm 38
– switching off an alarm 37
Fastening safety belts, refer to  Safety belts 52
Fastest route for 
navigation 155
Fault messages, refer to  Check Control 89
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 118
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 254
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM 100
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– indicating a flat tire 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– initialization 98
– snow chains 98,254
– system limits 98
Flat tires, refer to Tire  condition 252
Fluid reservoir, refer to  Washer fluid reservoir 71
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps 112
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive 97
Front airbags 104
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 98 Fuel
233
– average consumption 82
– gauge 81
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities 284
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel  gauge 81
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel  consumption 82
Fuel display, refer to Fuel  gauge 81
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of  electrical malfunction 232
Fus es 27
1
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average  consumption 82
Gasoline, refer to Required  fuel 233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge 81
Gas station  recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 63
Gear indicator, refer to  Displays in the instrument 
cluster 66
Gearshift lever 66
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 41
– Convenient opening and 
closing 32
– Convenient opening and  closing with Comfort 
Access 39
– initializing 42
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– power failure 42
– remote control 32
– tilting 41
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system 144
Grills 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake 62
Hands-free system 14,209
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control,  automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 70
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control 109
Head restraints 49
– rear, removing 50
– sitting safely 46
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
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Heating
– mirrors54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
Heating and ventilation, refer  to Climate 114
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing  cargo 140
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 281
Height adjustment
– seats 47
– steering wheel 55
High-beam Assistant 110
High beams 110
– headlamp flasher 110
– indicator lamp 13
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
High-pressure 
washer 262,263
High water, refer to Driving  through water 138
Highways, refer to Route  criteria 155
Hill Descent Control HDC 97
Hills 139
Holders for cups 126
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 256
Hooks for shopping bags 129
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to  Locking or unlocking 
separately 36
Hot exhaust system 137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to  Dynamic Brake Control 95
Hydroplaning 138
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning 80Identification marks
– run-flat tires
254
– tire coding 251
iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
– changing date and time 88
– changing language 92
– changing settings 92
– changing units of measure  and display format 85
– controls 18
– menu guidance 19
– operating principle 18
– overview 18
– start menu 19
– status information 21
Ignition 61
– switched off 61
– switched on 61
Ignition key, refer to Remote  control with integrated 
key 30
Ignition key position 1, refer to  Radio readiness 60
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on 61
Ignition lock 60
Imprint 2
Incoming call 205
Indicator and warning  lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 101
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure 235
Inflation pressure monitoring,  refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 100
Initializing
– after power failure 270
– compass, refer to  Calibrating 123
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– glass roof 42
– refer to Setting the time and  date 88 Installation location
– telephone
124
Instructions for navigation  system, refer to Voice 
instructions 157
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer  to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 112
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote 
control 12
0
Intera
 ctive map 152
Interior lamps 112
– remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 37
Interior rearview mirror 54
– automatic dimming  feature 55
– compass 122
Interlock, refer to Disengaging  the remote control 63
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers 71
Intersection, entering,  navigation 147
J
Jacking points 270
Joystick, refer to iDrive 18
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 274
Jump-starting 274
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 30
Keyless go, refer to Comfort  Access 38
Keyless opening and closing,  refer to Comfort Access 38
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Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile 30
Keypad dialing 207
Kickdown 64
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
Knock control 233
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control 108
– parking lamps/low  beams 108
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs 266
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer  to Safety belts 52
Lashing eyes, refer to  Securing cargo 140
Last destinations 149
LATCH child restraint fixing  system 57
Launch Control 69
Leather care 264
LED Light-emitting  diodes 267
Length, refer to  Dimensions 281
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb 269
Light
– High-beam Assistant 110
Light-alloy wheels 264
Light-emitting diodes  LED 267
Lighter 127
– connecting electrical  appliances 127
Lighting
– instruments 112
– lamps and bulbs 266
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 108
Light switch 108
Limit, refer to Speed limit 91Load
140
Load securing equipment,  refer to Securing cargo 140
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking 35
Locking
– adjusting confirmation  signal 33
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– without remote control, refer  to Comfort Access 38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 33
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Low beam control, refer to  High-beam Assistant 110
Low-beam headlamps 108
– automatic 108
Lower back support, refer to  Lumbar support 48
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 141
Lumbar support 48
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires 254
Maintenance, refer to Service 
and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models or in 
the Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for Canadian 
models
Maintenance system 260
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 65
– tires 99
Malfunction warnings, refer to  Check Control 89
Manual car wash 263
Manually unlocking parking  lock 68 Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic 64
Manual operation
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 232
– parking lock 68
– parking lock, automatic  transmission 65
Manual transmission 63
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– entering destination 151
Map view 157
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key 30
Maximum cooling 115
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 254
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions 281
Memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 52
MENU button 18
Menus, refer to iDrive 18
Messages 216
Messages from the Concierge  service 217
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System 260
– for automatic climate 
control 118
Microfilter/activated-charcoal  filter
– BMW Maintenance  System 260
Microphone
– telephone 14
– voice commands 14
Mirror dimming feature 55
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Mirrors53
– automatic curb monitor 54
– exterior mirrors 53
– heating 54
– interior rearview mirror 54
– memory, refer to Seat and  mirror memory 52
Mirrors, folding in before  entering a car wash 54
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 205
– connecting, refer to Mobile  phone, pairing 201
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 124
– operation 205
– pairing 201
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
– suitable mobile phones 200
– unpairing 203
– What to do if…. 204
Mobile phone, installation  location, refer to Center 
armrest 124
Mobile phone, refer to  Telephone 200
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer  to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive  controls 18
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 98
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 70
– refer to Wiper system 70
Multimedia screen, refer to  iDrive 18
My Info 217N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination 148
– storing current position 149
– voice activation 152
Navigation announcements,  refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off 157
Navigation data 144
Navigation system 144
– address book 148
– bypassing a route  section 156
– continuing destination  guidance 155
– destination entry 146
– dynamic destination  guidance 162
– entering a destination by 
voice 152
– entering a destination  manually 146
– frequently asked  questions 163
– gas station 
recommendations 157
– planning a trip 153
– route list 156
– selecting destination via  map 151
– selecting route criteria 155
– special destinations 150
– starting destination  guidance 155
– terminating destination  guidance 155
– traffic bulletins 159
– voice instructions 157
– volume adjustment 157
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage  compartments 125
Neutral 66 New tires
253
Next Service indicator, refer to  Condition Based Service 
CBS 260
North-facing map 157
Notes 220
Nozzles 114
Nylon rope, refer to Tow  rope 276
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis 261
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel  specifications 233
Odometer 80
Office 213
– current office 213
– What to do if…. 221
Oil, refer to Engine oil 256
Oil consumption 256
Oil level 256
Old batteries, refer to  Disposal 271
Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 38
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
– retractable hardtop 43
– using the door lock 34
– using the remote control 32
Options, selecting for 
navigation 155
Orientation menu, refer to  Start menu 19
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 117
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control 116
Outside temperature 
display 80
– changing unit of measure 85
– in computer 85
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Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times 118
Shifting 67
– 7-gear Sport automatic  transmission with double 
clutch 67
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63
Shift into a drive position, refer  to selector lever 
positions 66
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission,  refer to Changing selector 
lever positions 63
Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel 67
Short commands for the voice  activation system 285
Short route in navigation, refer  to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 104
Side windows, refer to  Windows 40
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 46
– with airbags 46
– with head restraint 46
– with safety belts 46
Ski bag 130
Ski bag for Convertible, refer  to Through-loading opening 
with integrated transport 
bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to  Glass roof, electric 41
Slot for remote control 60
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 127
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 127
SOS, refer to Sending an  Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 150
Special destinations,  displaying 151
Special oils, refer to Approved  engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to 
Approved engine oils 258
Speed
– run-flat tires 99
– with winter tires 254
Speed limit 91
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit 91
Spee do,
 refer to 
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split screen content, refer to  Selecting the display for the 
split screen content 22
Sport automatic transmission  with double clutch 65
– driving dynamics control 68
– kickdown 67
– Launch Control 69
– manually unlocking parking  lock 68
– neutral 66
– reverse gear 66
Sport program with 7-gear  Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 67
Spray nozzles, refer to 
Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps 71 Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems 95
Start/Stop button 60
– starting the engine 61
– switching off the engine 62
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine 61
Starting assistance, refer to  Jump-starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting 274
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 60
Start menu 19
State/province, for 
navigation 146
Status information on the  Control Display 21
Status of this Owner's Manual  at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262,263
Steering wheel 55
– adjustment 55
– buttons on steering 
wheel 11
– heating 55
– lock 60
– locking with Comfort  Access 38
– shift paddles 67
Steering wheel buttons, refer  to Shift paddles 67
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering 103
Steptronic, refer to Automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 63
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
St or
ing a destination in the 
address book 148
Storing seat positions, refer to  Seat and mirror memory 52
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