ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 280.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit18iDrive25Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing44Adjusting52Transporting children safely57Driving71Displays83Lamps88Safety97Driving stability control systems101Driving comfort108Climate113Interior equipment123Storage compartments
Driving tips
130Things to remember when driving134Loading137Saving fuel
Navigation
142Navigation system144Destination entry153Destination guidance161What to do if...Entertainment164Tone166Radio174CD/multimedia
Communication
196Telephone209Office218Contacts221ConnectedDrive
Mobility
228Refueling230Fuel232Wheels and tires242Engine compartment247Maintenance249Replacing components257Breakdown assistance263Care
Reference
270Technical data272Short commands for voice activation
system280Everything from A to Z
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sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differ‐
ing operating conditions and permit
requirements. If your vehicle does not comply
with the homologation requirements in a cer‐
tain country you cannot lodge warranty claims
for your vehicle there. Further information can
be obtained from your Service Centre.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern
materials and high-performance electronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair methods.
Therefore, have this work performed only by a
BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐
ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐
ately trained personnel.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐
cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐
chase accessories tested and approved by
BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐
ously acquire the assurance that they have
been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure op‐
timum performance when installed on your ve‐
hicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workmanship.
BMW will not accept any liability for damage
resulting from installation of parts and acces‐
sories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot
test every product made by other manufactur‐
ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely
and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐
tion, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts,
BMW Accessories and other products ap‐
proved by BMW, together with professional
advice on using these items, are available from
all BMW centers. Installation and operation of
non-BMW approved accessories such as
alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dustshields, telephones, including operation of any
mobile phone from within the vehicle without
using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐
ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-
talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may
cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐
promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's
electrical system or affect the validity of the
BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center
for additional information. Maintenance, re‐
placement, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any
automotive repair establishment or individual
using any certified automotive part.
California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐
bile components and parts, including compo‐
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐
cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
rantySeite 7Notes7
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High-beam Assistant 85Roadside parking lamps 85Computer 73Settings and information about
the vehicle 74Instrument lighting 876Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone 196VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system 257Shift paddles 678Instrument cluster 149Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode 11010Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 5711Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers 62Rain sensor 63Rear window wiper 6412Ignition lock 5713Steering wheel heating 5114Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel 5116Cruise control 10117Opening tailgate 3618Releasing the hood 242Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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All around the center console1Headliner 172Control Display 183Air vent 1114Hazard warning system 257Central locking system 355Automatic climate control 1086Glove compartment 1237Radio and CD/DVD drive 166
Programmable memory buttons 228PDC Park Distance Control 103
rearview camera 105HDC Hill Descent Control 99Deactivate the Automatic Engine
Start/Stop Function 59DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 98ECO PRO 1389Selector lever with automatic transmis‐
sion 6510Controller with buttons 18Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Controller
Select menu items and create settings.1.Turn.2.Press.3.Move in four directions.
Buttons on controller
Press the but‐
tonFunctionMENUOpens the main menu.RADIOOpens the Radio menu.MEDIAOpens the CD/Multimedia
menu.Press the but‐
tonFunctionNAVOpens the Navigation menu.TELOpens the Telephone menu.BACKDisplays the previous panel.OPTIONOpens the Options menu.
Operating concept
Opening the main menu Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
Selecting menu items
Menu items shown in white can be selected.
1.Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.2.Press the controller.Seite 19iDriveAt a glance19
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Menu items in the Owner's ManualIn the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.▷Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previ‐
ous panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.▷Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐
ous display.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐
cate that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens
with the panel that was last selected in that
menu. To display the first panel of a menu:
▷Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.▷Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷Screen settings, e.g., "Switch off control
display".▷Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".▷If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Store
station".
Changing settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
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The function is activated.
The function is deactivated.
Example: setting the clock Setting the clock
1. Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped into various catego‐
ries.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio™ is switched on. Satellite radio is switched on.Seite 21iDriveAt a glance21
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Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength Symbol flashes: searching
for network. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message, e-mail was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Music interface for smartphones.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched
off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off1. Press the button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press the button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
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