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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 308.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit18iDrive25Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing44Adjusting54Transporting children safely59Driving70Displays81Lamps86Safety96Driving stability control systems102Driving comfort121Climate129Interior equipment137Storage compartments
Driving tips
146Things to remember when driving150Loading153Saving fuel
Navigation
158Navigation system160Destination entry169Destination guidance177What to do if...Entertainment180Tone182Radio190CD/multimedia210DVD system in rear
Communication
226Telephone239Office248Contacts251ConnectedDrive
Mobility
258Refueling260Fuel262Wheels and tires270Engine compartment274Maintenance276Replacing components286Breakdown assistance291Care
Reference
298Technical data300Short commands for voice activation
system308Everything from A to Z
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NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the ve‐
hicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models, all series equipment, as well as country-specific
and special equipment offered in the model
series.Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐
scribes and depicts equipment that may not be
contained in your vehicle because of the se‐ lected special equipment or country version,
for example.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
For options and equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐
plementary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls
are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐
trations.
Status of this Owner'sManual at time of printing
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐
dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐
scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from
those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐
pendix of the printed quick reference for the
vehicle.
For your own safety Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the
operating conditions and registration require‐
ments applying in the country of first delivery
— homologation. If your vehicle is to be oper‐
ated in a different country it might be neces‐Seite 6Notes6
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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
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Parking lamps 81Low beams 81Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 82
Adaptive Light Control 82
High-beam Assistant 835Head-up Display 1186Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal 64High beams, head‐
lamp flasher 83High-beam Assistant 83Roadside parking lamps 83Computer 72Settings and information about
the vehicle 707Upshifting or downshifting with an auto‐
matic transmission 678Instrument cluster 149Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers 65Rain sensor 6610Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 5911Ignition lock 5912Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated-air mode 124Steering wheel heating 53Lane departure warning 9313Horn, the entire surface1415Cruise control leverCruise control 109Active cruise control 10216Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone 226VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system 2517Releasing the hood 270Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Instrument cluster1Turn signal indicator lamp2Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps 154Active Cruise Control 1025Tachometer 716Engine oil temperature 71 or current
consumption 717Display for▷Clock 70▷External temperature 70▷Indicator/warning lamps 15▷Cruise control 109▷Active Cruise Control 1028Display for▷Automatic transmission position 67▷HDC Hill Descent Control 99▷Computer 72▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven 74▷Odometer and trip odometer 70▷High-beam Assistant 83▷ Check Control message
present 76▷Adaptive Drive: sport chassis and sus‐
pension tuning 1009Fuel gauge 7210Resetting the trip odometer 70
Viewing service requirement display 71Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Indicator/warning lampsThe concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐
played indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 76.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text
messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:SymbolFunction or systemParking brake set, refer to
page 61Canada: parking brake set, refer to
page 61.High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 83Front fog lamps, refer to page 84Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC controls the drive and
braking forces for maintaining vehi‐
cle stability, refer to page 96Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page 275Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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All around the center console1Headliner 172Control Display 193Hazard warning system 286Central locking system 354Opening glove compartment 1375Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol 122
Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐
trol 1266Radio and CD/DVD drive 1827Opening tailgate 36Active seat 47Park Distance Control PDC 111
Top View 115
rearview camera 113HDC Hill Descent Control 97Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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iDriveVehicle equipment
This 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.
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multi‐
tude of switches. Thus, these functions can be
operated from a central location.Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's
occupants and to other road users, never at‐
tempt to use the controls or enter information
unless traffic and road conditions allow this.◀
Controls at a glance
Controls
1Control Display2Controller with buttonsSeite 18At a glanceiDrive18
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