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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant  temperature 259
– starting 63
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 64
Engine compartment 255
Engine coolant, refer to  Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved  engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 258
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance  System 260
– capacity 282
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements 88
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine 63
Entering the postal code for  navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior  lamps 114
Entry map for destination 151
Equalizer, tone control 167
ESP Electronic Stability  Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC 97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot  exhaust system 138
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming 
feature 56
– automatic heating 55
– folding in and out 55External audio device
125
External devices 189
– random sequence 192
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 92
Failure of an electrical  consumer 271
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional  alarm 39
– switching off an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts 54
Fastest route for  navigation 155
Fast forward
– CD player 180
Fault messages, refer to 
Check Control 92
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 119
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control,  refer to Ignition lock 62
Flash when locking/
unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 253
– tire pressure monitor  TPM 102
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
– indicating a flat tire 101
– indicator/warning lamp 101
– initialization 100
– snow chains 100,254
– system limits 100
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition 251 Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir 74
FM, waveband 169
Fog lamps 113
– indicator lamp 15,113
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to  Interior lamps 114
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to  xDrive 99
Free memory ca pacity, music 
collection 188
Front airbags 107
FTM, refer to Flat Tire  Monitor 100
Fuel 233
– average consumption 85
– gauge 84
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to  Capacities 282
Fuel 
 clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge 84
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel 
consumption 85
Fuel display, refer to Fuel  gauge 84
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of  electrical malfunction 232
Fuses 271
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption 85
Gasoline, refer to Required  fuel 233
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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 149
– starting destination  guidance 155
– terminating destination  guidance 155
– traffic bulletins 159
– voice instructions 157
– volume adjustment 157
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints 51
Nets, refer to Storage  compartments 125
Neutral 69
Neutral cleaners, care 264
New tires 252
Next Service indicator, refer to  Condition Based Service 
CBS 260
North-facing map 157
Notes 220
Nozzles 115
Nylon rope, refer to Tow  rope 276O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis 261
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications 233
Odometer 83
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 40
– from inside 36
– from outside 33
– using the door lock 36
– using the remote control 33
Opening and closing  retractable hardtop 44
Options, selecting for 
navigation 155
Orientation menu, refer to  Start menu 21
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 118
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate  control 117
Outside temperature 
display 83
– changing unit of measure 88
– in computer 88
Outside temperature  warning 83
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature 259
Overriding selector lever  lock 67
Overview
– radio operation 166
P
Paintwork care263
Park assistant, refer to Park  Distance Control 96
Park Distance Control PDC 96
Parked car ventilation 119
– preselecting switch-on 
times 119
– switching on and off  directly 119
Parking
– vehicle 64
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC 96
Parking brake 64
– indicator lamp 64
Parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 267
Parking lamps/low beams 110
Parts and accessories, refer to  Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt  function 56
Pathway lighting 111
Personal information, refer to  Office 213
Personal Profile 32
Phone numbers
– dialing 206
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 43
– windows 42
Playing music 185
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control 119
Power failure 270
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to  Windows 41
Pressure, tires 235
Pressure monitoring, tires 100
– flat Tire Monitor 100
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Shift paddles on the steering 
wheel 70
Short commands for the voice  activation system 283
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 107
Side windows, refer to 
Windows 41
Signal horn, refer to  Horn 12,13
Sitting safely 48
– with airbags 48
– with head restraint 48
– with safety belts 48
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 43
Slot for remote control 62
Smokers' package, refer to  Ashtray 126
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting  electrical appliances 127
Software update 196
SOS, refer to Sending an  Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 149
Special destinations, 
displaying 151
Special oils, refe r to Approved 
engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to  Approved engine oils 258Speed
– run-flat tires
101
– with winter tires 253
Speed limit 94
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit 94
Speedo, refer to  Speedometer 14
Speedometer 14
Speed Volume 168
Split screen content, refer to 
Selecting the display for the 
split screen content 24
Sport automatic transmission 
with double clutch 67
– driving dynamics control 70
– kickdown 69
–  lau
nch control 71
– manually unlocking parking 
lock 70
– neutral 69
– reverse gear 69
Sport program with 7-gear  Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 69
Spray nozzles, refer to  Cleaning windshield and 
headlamps 73
Stability control, refer to  Driving stability control 
systems 97
Start/Stop button 62
– starting the engine 63
– switching off the engine 64
Starting, refer to Starting the  engine 63
Starting assistance, refer to  Jump starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump starting 274
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 62
Start menu 21 State/province, for 
navigation 146
Status information on the  Control Display 23
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262
Steering wheel 56
– adjustment 56
– buttons on steering  wheel 13
– heating 57
– lock 62
– locking with Comfort 
Access 40
– shift paddles 70
Steering wheel buttons, refer  to Shift paddles 70
Steering with variable ratio, 
refer to Active steering 105
Steptronic, refer to Automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 65
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
Storing a destination in the 
address book 148
Storing music 184
Storing seat positions, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory 53
Storing tires 253
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments 125
Street, entering,  navigation 147
Suitable mo bile phones
200
Summer tires, re fer to W
heels 
and tires 235
Surround 167
SVCD 180
SW, waveband 169
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
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Reference
Switching off
– engine
64
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 62
Switching on
– audio 166
– CD player 166
– radio 166
Switching the air conditioning  on and off 118
Switching the entertainment 
audio output on/off 166
Switch-on times of parked car  ventilation, preselecting 119
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 84
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 37
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 269
Tail lamp, refer to Tail  lamps 268
Tail lamps 268
– replacing bulb 268,269
Tank contents, refer to  Capacities 282
Tasks 219
Technical data 280
– dimensions 280
Technical modifications, refer  to For your own safety 5
Telephone 200
– hands-free system 209
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 124
– phone book 207
– received calls 208
– redialing 208
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
– voice commands 209TeleService
225
Teleservice Diagnosis 226
Temperature
– automatic climate  control 116
– changing unit of measure 88
– coolant, refer to Coolant  temperature 259
Temperature display
– outside temperature 83
– outside temperature 
warning 83
– setting the units 88
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control 74
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo 140
Text message 217
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp 269
Through-loading opening with  integrated transport 
bag 131
Through-loading system 127
Tilt alarm sensor 39
Tilt function, passenger side  mirror 56
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times 119
Tire inflation pressure 235
– loss 101,102
Tire pressure monitoring,  refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 100
Tire Pressure Monitor  TPM 102
–  resetting the s
ystem103
– system limitations 102
– warning lamp 103
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor 101
Tire Quality Grading 250Tires
– age
250,252
– air loss 103
– breaking in 136
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels 269
– condition 251
– damage 251
– inflation pressure 235
– labels 250
– minimum tread depth 251
– new wheels and tires 252
– pressure monitoring, refer to  Flat Tire Monitor 100
– pressure monitoring, refer to  Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM 102
– puncture 101
– replacing 252
– run-flat tires 253
– size 250
– storage 253
– tread depth 251
– wear indicators, refer to  Minimum tread depth 251
– wheel/tire combination, refer  to Correct wheels and 
tires 252
– winter tires 253
TMC station, refer to Traffic  bulletins 159
Tone
– control 167
– middle setting 168
Tools, refer to Onboard  vehicle tool kit 266
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop 44
Top 50 in music  collection 186
Tow bar 276
Tow fitting 275
– screw thread 275
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V
Variable light distribution, 
refer to Adaptive Light 
Control 111
VCD 180
Vehicle
– battery 270
– breaking in 136
– cargo loading 139
– identification number, refer 
to Engine compartment 255
– measurements, refer to  Dimensions 280
– parking 64
– weight 281
Vehicle equipment 5
Vehicle jack 270
Vehicle storage 265
Ventilation 118
– draft-free 118
– in the rear 118
Ventilation, refer to  Climate 115
Ventilation while at a 
standstill 119
Vents, refer to Ventilation 118
Video menu 180
Video playback 180
Voice, refer to Destination  guidance through voice 
instructions 157
Voice commands
– overview 27
– short commands 283
– telephone 209
Voice instructions from 
navigation system 157
– repeating 157
– switching on/off 157
– volume 157 Voice phone book
210
Volume 166
– audio sources 166
– fuel tank, refer to  Capacities 282
– mobile phone 205
– voice instructions 157
Volume compensation, tone 
control 168
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to  Check Control 92
Warning triangle 273
Washer fluid 74
Washer fluid reservoir 74
Waste tray, refer to  Ashtray 126
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water 138
Water penetration 262
Waveband on radio 169
Wear indicators in tires, refer  to Minimum tread depth 251
Weights 281
Welcome lamps 111
Wheel/tire combination, refer  to Correct wheels and 
tires 252
Wheelbase, refer to  Dimensions 280
Wheels, new 252
Wheels and tires 235
Width, refer to 
Dimensions 280
Wind deflector 45 Windows
41
– convenient opening and 
closing 34
– convenient opening and  closing with Comfort 
Access 40
– opening, closing 42
– pinch protection system 42
Windows, indicator on Control  Display 20
Windshield
– cleaning 73
Windshield wash 72
– filling capacity, reservoir 282
– nozzles 74
– reservoir for washer fluid 74
– washer fluid 74
Windshield wiper blades,  changing 266
Windshield wipers, refer to  Wiper system 72
Winter tires 253
– setting speed limit 94
– storage 253
Wiper blade replacement 266
Wiper system 72
Work in the engine  compartment 255
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to  Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
X
xDrive99
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb 267
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile 32
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