
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.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbolsSymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.Seite 22At a glanceiDrive22
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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐
ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
▷All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being unlocked.▷Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page  42.
Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system, refer to page  44, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control after unlocking.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page  169.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page  170.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
USB interface for data transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page  35.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
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▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
With navigation system Professional
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Front center armrest Opening
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Press buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page  41, e.g.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page  34, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
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Switch-on times, parked-carventilation  162 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  22 
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control  159 
T Tachometer  85 
Tail and brake lights  218 
Tail lights  218 
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment  218 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  232 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  158 
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  85 
Temperature, engine oil  85 
Terminal, starting aid  223 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  84 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  44 
Thermal camera, see Night Vision  119 
Thigh support  50 
Tilt alarm sensor  44 
Tilt glass roof  46 
Tilt, seats  49 
Time of arrival  91 
Tire damage  200 
Tire identification marks  198 
Tire inflation pressure  192 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  108 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  104 
Tires, changing  200 Tire sealant  202 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  192 
Tires, run-flat tires  202 
Tire tread  199 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  216 
Top View  151 
Total vehicle weight  233 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  225 
Towing  224 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  225 
Tow-starting  224 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  104  
Traction control  129 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  129  
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  133 
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  75 
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission  72 
Transporting children safely  59 
Tread, tires  199 
Trip computer  91 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  69 
Trip odometer  85 
Trunk lid closing  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  41 
Trunk lid, hotel function  41 
Trunk lid opening  40 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  38 
Turning circle  232 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  149 
Turn signals, operation  69 Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement  218 
U
Unintentional alarm  45 
Units of measure  93 
Universal remote control  164 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  73 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  42 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  228 
USB interface  169 
V
Vanity mirror  166 
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering  132 
Vehicle battery  219 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  219  
Vehicle, break-in  174 
Vehicle care  227 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  219 
Vehicle paint  227 
Vehicle storage  229 
Vehicle wash  226 
Ventilation  160 
Venting, see ventilation  160 
Vent, see ventilation  160 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
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