
▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote
control.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi‐
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in
use.
Personal Profile settingsThe following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page  23.▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page  32.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page  35.▷Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering
wheel positions, refer to page  57.▷Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page  87.▷Date format, refer to page  88.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page  88.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page  88.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page  88.▷Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page  121.▷Show visual warning for Top View, refer to
page  124.▷Show Side View, refer to page  126.▷Backup camera:▷Function selection, refer to page  123.▷Type of display, refer to page  124.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off, refer to page  102.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness and
position of the display, refer to page  127.▷Adaptive Drive: selected chassis and sus‐
pension tuning, refer to page  109.▷Light settings:▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page  73.▷Welcome lamps, refer to page  90.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page  91.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page  91.▷High-beam Assistant, refer to
page  92.▷Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol: settings, refer to page  131.▷Navigation:▷Voice activation, refer to page  181.▷Route criteria, refer to page  179.▷Map view settings, refer to page  183.▷Entertainment:▷Tone control, refer to page  190.▷Radio, stored stations, refer to
page  198.▷CD/multimedia, audio source listened
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Adjusting side extensions
You can fold the side extensions on the head
restraint forward for increased lateral support
in the resting position.
BMW X5: rear seats and 3rd row seats
Adjusting the height
▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the
height of the middle head restraint is not ad‐
justable.
Removing
1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
BMW X6: rear seats
The head restraints in the rear cannot be ad‐
justed and cannot be removed.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat and front passenger
seat positions, exterior mirror positions and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved.
The adjustment of the backrest width and the
lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion, refer to page  67.2.Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.3.  Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2.
The LED goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
  Press the button again. The LED goes
out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while driv‐ ing, as an unexpected seat movement could
result in an accident.◀
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Comfort function1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on the radio ready state, refer to
page  67.2.Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The procedure stops when a switch for setting
the seat or one of the memory buttons is
pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐
tion on or off, refer to page  67.2.Press and hold the desired memory button
1 or 2 until the setting procedure is com‐
pleted.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out
Selecting a mirror
  To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page  57.
Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Activating
1.  Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
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Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting
Mechanical1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged.◀
Electric
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,
mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to
page  57.
Easy entry/exit To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel
temporarily moves into the uppermost posi‐
tion.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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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
attachment of the footwell trim panel in the
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Manual air distribution 133 
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  77 
Manual operation– Door lock  34– Driver's door  34
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap  268 
Manual operation of upper tailgate  36 
Manual operation, Side View  127 
Manual operation, Top View  125 
Map, destination entry  175 
Map display in black and white  184 
Map in split screen  183 
Map view  181 
Marking on approved tires  286 
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Maximum cooling  133 
Maximum speed, winter tires  286 
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit  308  
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory  57 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  19 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins  183 
Messages  252 
Microfilter  135 
Minimum tread, tires  284 
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory  57
Mirrors 58 
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor  58
Mirrors, folding in and out  59 
Mirrors, heating  59 
Mirrors, interior mirror  59 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  157 
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest  148 
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  236 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  6 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  61 
MP3 player  212 
Multimedia  200 
Music collection  207 
Music search  208 
Music, storing  207 
N
Navigation  168 
Navigation data  168 
Navigation data, updat‐ ing  168  
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice  176
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints  55 
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments  148 
Neutral cleaner, care  314 
New wheels and tires  285 
Notes  6, 255  
Nozzles of automatic climate control  130 
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion  134 
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  294 
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis  294  
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality  270 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  270 
Odometer  80 
Office  249 
Oil additives  291 
Oil consumption  290 
Oil level  290 
Oil, refer to Engine oil  290 
Oil types, alternative  291 
Oil types, approved  291 
Old batteries, disposal  305 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  294 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  19 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  295 
Opening and closing– Comfort Access  40– From the inside 35– From the outside  32– Using the door lock  34– Using the remote control  32
Opening height, adjust‐
ing  37, 38  
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control  133 
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode  133 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  80 
P Paint, vehicle  313 
Pairing, mobile phone  237 
Panic mode  33 
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Panoramic glass sunroof– Convenient operation 33– Initializing 46– Opening, closing  45– Pinch protection 46– Power failure 46– Remote control  33– Tilting 45
Park Distance Control
PDC  120 
Parked-car ventilation  137 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  158 
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  120 
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  120 
Parking brake  69 
Parking brake, Automatic Hold  70 
Parking brake, releasing man‐ ually  70, 71  
Parking brake, setting man‐ ually  69 
Parking lamps  90 
Parking lamps/low beams  90 
Parking with Automatic Hold  71 
Particulate filter, refer to Die‐ sel particulate filter  157 
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing  96 
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing  58 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  120  
Personal information  249 
Personal Profile  30 
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof  46– Windows 44
Pinch protection, glass sun‐
roof  47 
Plastic, care  314 
Playing videos, rear DVD sys‐ tem  223 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter  135 
Poor road operation  158 
Position, storing  172 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  171 
Power windows– Safety switch  44
Power windows, opening and
closing  44 
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows  43 
Preheating, refer to Diesel en‐ gine  68 
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils  291 
Pressure, tires  275 
Pressure warning, tires  97 
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth  284 
Profile, tires  284 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  23 
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection  47 
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Panoramic glass sunroof  46
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows  44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controls  18 
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant  292  
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key  30 
Radio ready state  67 
Radio ready state, switched off  68 
Radio ready state, switched on  67 
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state  67 
Rain sensor  74 
Random  201 
Random playback  201 
Range  81 
RDS  193 
Reading lamps  94 
Reading out loud  256 
Rear entertainment, refer to DVD system in rear  220 
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps  297, 300  
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble  146  
Rear seats, adjusting  51 
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints  57 
Rear seats, heating  52 
Rear socket  144 
Rear ventilation  135 
Rear ventilation, 3rd row seats  135 
Rear ventilation, automatic climate control in rear  135 
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors  58 
Rear window defroster  132 
Rear window, washing  74 
Rear window wiper  74 
Recirculated air mode  133 
Recommended tire brands  286 
Redialing  243 
Refueling  268 
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter  82 
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments  83 
Remaining range, refer to Range  81 
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Remote control– Battery replacement 42– Comfort Access 40– Garage door opener  139– Malfunction 34, 41– Tailgate  33– Universal  139
Remote control, rear DVD
system  221 
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock  67 
Remote control, service data  293 
Remote inquiry  242 
Replacement fuse  305 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  30 
Replacing wheels/tires  285 
Reporting safety defects  8 
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge  81 
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir  75 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  100 
Residual heat  134 
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts  54
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren  61 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  162 
Retreaded tires  286 
Rim cleaner, care  314 
Road, avoiding  179 
Road detour  179 
Roadside Assistance  262 
Roadside parking lamps  92 
Roller sunblinds  45 
RON gasoline quality  270 
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity  270  
Roof load capacity  320 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  162 
Rope, refer to Towing  310 
Route  180 
Route criteria, route  179 
Route, displaying  180 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  180  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  286 
Rubber components, care  314 
Run-flat tires  286 
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure  275 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  90 
S Safe braking  157 
Safety  6 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts– Damage  55
Safety belts, care  314 
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp  55 
Safety belts, reminder  55 
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows  44 
Safety systems
– Safety belts  54
Safety systems, airbags  95 
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires  286 
Satellite radio  194 
Saving fuel  164 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  182 
Screen, folding open/closed, rear DVD system  220 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  262 
Seat adjustment, electric  50 
Seat adjustment, manual  49 
Seat and mirror memory  57 
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts  54
Seat heating 52, 53  
Seat heating, rear  52 
Seats
– Adjusting electrically  50– Heating 52– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory  57– Sitting safely 49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory  57– Ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and seat
heating  53
Seats, adjusting  49 
Seats, backrest width  50 
Seats in the rear  51 
Seats, shoulder support  50 
2nd row seats   51 
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  76 
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing  76 
Self-leveling suspension  110 
Sensors, care  315 
Service and warranty  7 
Service data in the remote control  293 
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS  293 
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements  83 
Service requirements  83 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice  293  
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  308 
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode  87 
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile  30 
Settings, DVD  203 
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