
11
Dashboard
At a glance
4
Exterior mirrors folding in and out 53
5 Adjusting exterior mirrors, automatic curb 
monitor 53
9 Instrument cluster 12 12
Ignition lock 60
13 Buttons on the steering wheel
15 Horn, entire surface
16 Adjusting the steering wheel 55
18 Releasing the hood 256
19 OBD socket 261
20 Opening the trunk lid 35
1
Convertible: opening and closing 
windows jointly
40 
2 Convertible: opening and closing 
rear windows
40 
3 Opening and closing front 
windows
40 
6 Parking lamps 108
Low beams 108
Automatic headlamp control 108
Adaptive Light Control 109
High-beam Assistant 110
7 Fog lamps 112
8 Turn signals 70
High beams, headlamp 
flasher 110
High-beam Assistant 110
Roadside parking lamps 110
Computer 82
Settings and information about the 
vehicle 84
10 Windshield wipers 70
Rain sensor 71
11Switching the ignition on/off and 
starting/stopping the engine
60
Telephone: accepting and ending 
a call; dialing the selected phone 
number; redialing if no phone 
number is selected
Convertible: microphone on steer-
ing column
Volume
Activating/deactivating the voice 
activation system 25
Convertible: microphone on steer-
ing column
Changing the radio station
Interrupting a traffic bulletin
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list
Next entertainment source
Recirculated air mode 116
14 Steering wheel heating 55
17 Cruise control 74
Active Cruise Control 74
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

39
Opening and closing
Controls
consumers are switched off before locking the 
vehicle.
<
Coupe: Convenient closing
Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your 
finger.
Convertible: window and convertible 
top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
you can open and close the windows and the 
convertible top when a remote control is 
located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing the  button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the 
locked vehicle's trunk after the trunk lid is 
closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning 
flashers flash and a signal sounds. <
Switching on radio readiness
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on 
radio readiness.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-
wise, the engine will start immediately.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be 
switched on when a remote control is inside the 
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote 
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 60.
Switching off the engine in cars with 
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in position P, refer to page 62.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be in 
the ignition lock.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can interfere with the func-
tion of Comfort Access, for example when a 
mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the 
remote control or by when a mobile phone is 
being charged in the vehicle.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the 
buttons on the remote control or using the inte-
grated key. To start the engine afterward, insert 
the remote control into the ignition lock.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up when you attempt to 
start the engine: the engine cannot 
be started. The remote control is not inside the 
vehicle or is malfunctioning.
Take the remote control with you inside the 
vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert 
another remote control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up while the engine is 
running: the remote control is no 
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is 
switched off, the engine can only be restarted 
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 
replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from 
time to time.
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

60
ControlsDriving
Driving
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 vehicle, for example due to 
the special options or national-market version 
selected. This also applies to safety related 
functions and systems.
Ignition lock
Insert the remote control into the 
ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock.
>Radio readiness is switched on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Comfort Access
If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, only 
insert the remote control into the ignition lock 
under special circumstances, refer to page 38.
Removing the remote control from the 
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out 
of the ignition lock as this may cause 
damage. < Before removing the remote control, push it all 
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
>
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the remote control unless 
the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches radio 
readiness or the ignition on or off.
Manual transmission: if you press the 
Start/Stop button and depress the clutch, 
the engine starts.
Automatic transmission and Sport automatic 
transmission with double clutch: when you 
press the Start/Stop button and depress the 
brake pedal, the engine starts. <
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. 
The time and the outside temperature are dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
>When the remote control is removed from 
the ignition lock
> In cars with Comfort Access, by touching 
the surface above the door lock, refer to 
Locking on page 38
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

61
Driving
Controls
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The 
odometer and trip odometer are displayed in 
the instrument cluster.
When the engine is off, please switch off 
the ignition and any unnecessary electri-
cal consumers in order to preserve the bat-
tery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis-
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas; 
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust 
gases can cause loss of consciousness and 
death. The exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly 
toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle 
with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehi-
cle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running, 
place the transmission in neutral or move the 
selector lever to position P and forcefully apply 
the parking brake to prevent the car from mov-
ing. <
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion as well as repeated start attempts in 
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the 
fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and 
there is a danger of overheating and damaging 
the catalytic converter.<
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the 
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right 
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch and shift into neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain 
time, and stops automatically as soon as the 
engine has started.
Sport automatic transmission with 
double clutch
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with 
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to 
page 38.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine starts independent of the current 
transmission position.
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

62
ControlsDriving
Switching off the engine
When leaving the vehicle, always take 
along the remote control; this precaution 
prevents children from starting the engine, for 
example. <
When parking, apply the parking brake 
forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could 
begin to roll. On steep uphill and downhill 
inclines, also secure the vehicle by turning the 
wheels toward the curb, for example. <
Manual transmission
1.With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 60.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
4. Removing the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 60.
Sport automatic transmission with 
double clutch
1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button.
If the transmission is shifted into N when the 
engine is switched off, you will be notified 
visually and acoustically of this fact.
2. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
3. Remove remote control from the ignition 
lock, refer to page 60. The transmission is 
automatically shifted into transmission 
position P.
Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it 
brakes the rear wheels.
Also follow the instructions on page 62, under 
Switching off the engine.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp is lit, and when you 
drive off an acoustic signal sounds in 
addition. The parking brake is still 
applied.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and 
lower the lever.In exceptional cases, if the parking brake 
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do 
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-
tinuously press the button of the parking brake 
lever. 
Otherwise, excessive force on the parking 
brake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the 
rear of the car to swerve. <
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the parking 
brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming 
to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

69
Driving
Controls
4.
Insert allen wrench into the opening, 
arrow 1.
5. Rotate allen wrench until it reaches the 
stop, arrow 2. The parking lock is unlocked.
Do not turn allen wrench in the oppo-
site direction; otherwise, you may 
damage the mechanism. <
6. Remove allen wrench from the opening.
After parking the vehicle, lock the parking 
lock again. Otherwise, there is a danger 
that the vehicle will roll. <
Locking
1.Press the button, see arrow. 
The parking lock is locked again.
2. Replace cover again.
3. Clip the selector lever sleeve back into 
place.
4. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Jump-starting and towing, starting on 
page 275.
Launch Control
Launch Control enables an optimum accelera-
tion when starting off on a road surface with 
good traction.
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth-
erwise, the powerful stresses on the vehi-
cle will lead to premature component wear. <
Launch Control is available when the engine is 
at operating temperature, i.e. after driving con-
tinuously for approx. 6.2 miles/10 km.
1. With the engine running, step on the brake 
with your left foot.
2. Activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC, 
refer to page 96.
3. Activate Driving dynamics control, refer to 
page 68.
4. With the vehicle stationary, activate the 
manual mode and select 1
stgear.
5. With your right foot, push the accelerator 
pedal past the resistance point. The engine 
speed for pulling away is adjusted. A flag 
symbol appears in the instrument cluster.
6. When you release the brake pedal, the vehi-
cle accelerates. Keep the accelerator pedal 
floored.
7. The upshifting occurs automatically as long 
as you keep the accelerator pedal pressed 
past the resistance point.
Launch Control will be ready for use again after 
you drive a certain distance.
Launch Control is not available for use during 
the break-in phase, refer to page 136.
To maintain driving stability, keep DSC 
activated whenever possible. <
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

112
ControlsLamps
Fog lamps
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 headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch 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 up or down repeatedly until 
the appropriate symbol appears in the dis-
play, accompanied by the brightness set-
ting and scale 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 tem-
perature and the time.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps, entry 
lamps, trunk lamp, and courtesy lamps are con-
trolled 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 60, 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.
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003  

293
Everything from A to Z
Reference
AUX-IN
– port
125
Available services 228
Average fuel consumption 82
– setting the units 85
Average speed 82
Avoid highways in 
navigation 155
Avoiding unintentional  alarms 38
Axle loads, refer to  Weights 283
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support 48
Backrests, refer to Seat  adjustment 47
Backrest width adjustment 48
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 50
Bag holder 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid  pouch 273
Bar, refer to Towing  methods 276
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 211
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment 124
Battery 270
– charging 270
– disposal 40,271
– jump-starting 274
– remote control 30
– replacing 270
– temporary power failure 270
Battery renewal
– remote control 40
– remote control for vehicle 39
Being towed 275
Belt hand-over 53
– pinch protection system 53
Belts, refer to Safety belts 52Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts 52
Beverage holders, refer to  Cupholders 126
Black ice, refer to Outside  temperature warning 80
Blinds, refer to Roller 
sunblinds 124
Blower, refer to Air  volume 116
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 201
BMW
– car shampoo 265
BMW Assist 224
– updating 228
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Info 218
BMW Maintenance 
System 260
BMW Online 226
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, refer to  Cupholders 126
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC 95
Brake fluid, refer to Service  requirements 85
Brake Force Display 104
Brake lamps
– B ra
ke Force Display 104
Brake pads 136
– breaking in 136
Brake pedal, refer to Braking 
safely 138
Brake rotors 139
– brakes 136
– breaking in 136
Brakes
– ABS 95
– BMW Maintenance  System 260
– Brake Force Display 104
– breaking in 136
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 85Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely 138
Brake system 136
– BMW Maintenance 
System 260
– breaking in 136
– disc brakes 139
Breakdown services, refer to  Roadside Assistance 273
Breaking in the clutch 136
Breaking in the differential,  refer to Engine and 
differential 136
Break-in period 136
Brightness of the Control  Display 92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps  and bulbs 266
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/Stop button 60
Buttons on the steering  wheel 11
C
Calendar 219
– displaying appointment 219
– selecting calendar day 219
California Proposition 65  warning 6
Call
– accepting 205
– ending 205
– muting the microphone 207
– rejecting 205
Calling, refer to Phone  numbers, dialing 206
Calling, refer to Telephone  owner's manual
Calls
– with multiple parties 206
Can holders, refer to  Cupholders 126
Capacities 284
Capacity of the trunk 283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery 270
00320051004F004C00510048000300280047004C0057004C005200510003