
Navigation systemVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
General information
The navigation system can determine the pre‐
cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐
ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably
guide you to every entered destination.
Entries in stationary vehicle
Enter data only when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, and always give priority to the applica‐
ble traffic regulations in the event of any con‐
tradiction between traffic and road conditions
and the instructions issued by the navigation
system. Failure to take to this precaution can
place you in violation of the law and put vehicle
occupants and other road users in danger.◀
Opening the navigation system1.  Press the button on the controller.2."Navigation"
The navigation system can also be called
up directly using the button on the con‐
troller.
Navigation data
Information on navigation data
1."Navigation"2.Open "Options".3."Navigation system version"
Information is displayed on the data ver‐
sion.
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and
can be updated.
Current navigation data and the authorization
code are available from your service center.
▷Depending on the data volume, a data up‐
date may take several hours.▷Update during the trip to preserve battery.▷During the update, only the basic functions
of the navigation system are available.▷The status of the update can be viewed.▷After the updating process is complete, the
system restarts.▷Remove the medium with the navigation
data after the update.
Performing an update
1.Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD
player with the labeled side facing up.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.3.Enter the authorization code of the naviga‐
tion DVD.4.Change the DVD if necessary.
After the trip is interrupted, follow the instruc‐
tions on the Control Display.
Viewing the status
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Automatically scaled map scaleIn the map view facing north, turn the control‐
ler in any direction until the AUTO scale is dis‐
played. The entire route between the current
location and the destination is displayed on the
map.
Settings for the map view
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Navigation"2."Map"3.Open "Options".4."Settings"5.To set the map view:▷"Day/night mode"
Select and create the necessary settings
depending on the light conditions.
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active: the
setting is disregarded.▷"Satellite images"
Depending on availability and resolution,
satellite images are displayed at scales of
approx. 1 mile to 600 miles/2 km to
1,000 km.▷"Perspective view in 3D"
Prominent areas that are contained in the
navigation data are displayed on the map in
3D.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimized for displaying traffic
bulletins, refer to page  184.
Symbols for the special destinations are no
longer displayed.
Map view for splitscreen
The map view can be selected for the split
screen independently from the main screen.
1.Open "Options".2."Split screen"3.Move the controller to the right repeatedly
until the split screen is selected.4.Select "Split screen content" or the scale.5.Select the map view.▷"Arrow display"▷"Map facing north"▷"Map direction of travel"▷"Map view with perspective"▷"Position"▷"Exit ramp view": selected blind drive‐
ways are displayed three dimension‐
ally.▷"Traffic conditions/gray map"6.To change the scale: select the split
screen and turn the controller.
Traffic bulletins
At a glance
▷Display the traffic bulletins from radio sta‐
tions that broadcast the TI Traffic Informa‐
tion of a traffic information service. Infor‐
mation on traffic obstructions and hazards
is updated continuously.
Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐
gation have the capability to display real-
time traffic information. If your system has
this capability the following additional
terms and conditions apply:
An End-User shall no longer have the right
to use the Traffic Data in the event that the
End-User is in material breach of the terms
and conditions contained herein.
A. Total Traffic Network, a division of Clear
Channel Broadcasting, Inc. (“Total Traffic
Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐
cident data and RDS-TMC network
through which it is delivered. You may not
modify, copy, scan or use any other
method to reproduce, duplicate, republish,
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▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page  309, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page  57.▷Time: update, refer to page  87.▷Date: update, refer to page  87.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page  192.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof: it
may only be possible to raise the roof.
Have the system initialized by the service
center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page  141.▷Active steering: the system automatically
initializes for a short time as you drive. Dur‐
ing this time, the system is deactivated, re‐
fer to page  110.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
In interior The fuses are located in the front passenger
footwell on the underside of the instrument
cluster.1.Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of foot‐
well trim panel.2.Lay the trim panel in the footwell.3.Release the screw, arrow 1, and fold the
fuse carrier down, arrow 2.4.Replace the fuse concerned.5.Installation is carried out in the reverse or‐
der of removal. Ensure correct and secure
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Settings on the Control Dis‐play, changing  87 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion with Steptronic  77 
Shift paddles  77 
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation  322 
Side airbags  95 
Side View  126 
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows  43 
Size, refer to Dimensions  318 
Ski bag  151 
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Glass sunroof  46 
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof  45 
Slot for remote control  67 
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray  143 
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone  247 
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest  148 
Snow chains  287 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis  294 
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices  143 
Software applications, iPhone  265 
Software part number  236 
Software update  218 
Soot particulate filter, refer to Diesel particulate filter  157 
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating  307 
Sound output  192, 200  
Spare fuse  305 
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion  173 
Special equipment, series equipment  6 
Speed, average  81 
Speed limit  86 Speed limit, setting  86 
Speedometer  14 
Speed, with winter tires  286 
Split screen  22 
Split screen map set‐ tings  183 
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion  181 
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  77 
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps  74 
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles  74 
Stability control systems  105 
Start/Stop button  67 
Start/Stop button, starting the engine  68 
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine  69 
Starting the engine  68 
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting  308 
State/province, selecting for navigation  170 
Stations, stored  198 
Station, storing  192 
Status information, iDrive  22 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
Steam jets  312 
Steering wheel  60 
Steering wheel, adjusting  60 
Steering wheel, easy entry/ exit  60 
Steering wheel lock  67 
Steering with variable transla‐ tion, refer to Active steer‐
ing  110  
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S  77  
Stopping, engine  69 
Storage compartment nets  148 Storage compart‐
ments  147, 148  
Storage, tires  286 
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory  57 
Storing the vehicle  315 
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion  171 
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires  275 
Summer tires, tread  284 
Sunblinds, roller sun‐ blinds  45 
Surround View  122 
Switches, refer to Cockpit  12 
Switching off, engine  69 
Switching off, vehicle  69 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  137 
Symbols  6 
T Tachometer  80 
Tailgate– Comfort Access  41– Remote control 33
Tailgate, adjusting the open‐
ing height  37, 38  
Tailgate, automatic opera‐ tion  38 
Tail lamps  297, 300  
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge  81 
Tasks  255 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  6 
Technical data  318 
Telephone  236 
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume  240 
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  148 
TeleService  261 
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Temperature, adjusting in up‐per body region  132 
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature  80 
Temperature display– External temperature  79– External temperature warn‐
ing  79
Temperature display, setting
the units  88 
Temperature, engine oil  80 
Temperature, setting with au‐ tomatic climate con‐
trol  132 , 136  
Temperature warning  79 
Text messages  252 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  42 
Thigh support adjustment  49 
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp  298, 301  
Seats, 3rd row seats   51 
Tilting the passenger side mirror  58 
Time, setting  87 
Tire age  283 
Tire identification marks  283 
Tire inflation pressure  275 
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing  275  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor  97 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  99 
Tire Quality Grading  283 
Tires
– Inflation pressure  275
Tires, breaking in 156 
Tires, changing  285 
Tires, condition  284 
Tires, damage  284 
Tire size  283 
Tires, minimum tread  284 
Tires, retreaded tires  286 
Tires, run-flat tires  286 
Tires, storage  286 
Tire tread  284 
Toll roads, route  179 
Tone  190 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  295 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  295 
Top View  124 
Tow bar  310 
Tow fitting  310 
Towing  309 
Town/city, navigation  171 
Tow rope  310 
Tow-starting  309, 311  
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  99 
Traction control  106 
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion  183 
Transmission, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  75 
Transmission positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic  75 
Transporting children safely  61 
Treble, tone  190 
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play  82 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  80 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  73 
Trip odometer  80 
Trips, planning  177 
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate  38 
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions  318 
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control  91 
Turn signal, indicator lamp  14 
Turn signals  72 
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation  73 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG  283 
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing  43 
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion  88 
Units, temperature  88 
Universal Garage Door Opener  139 
Universal remote control  139 
Unlocking– From the outside  32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics  32– Tailgate 41– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access  40
Unlocking, from the inside  35 
Unlocking, hood  289 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Update, software  218 
Upholstery care  313 
Upper tailgate  36 
Upper tailgate, automatic op‐ eration  37 
Upper tailgate, closing  36 
Upper tailgate, emergency operation, refer to Opening
manually  36 
Upper tailgate, opening from the inside  36 
Upper tailgate, opening from the outside  36 
Upper tailgate, opening man‐ ually  36 
USB audio interface  212 
USB interface  147 
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices  143 
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