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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 43.
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.
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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 156.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 157.▷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.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
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Tow truck 203
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 110
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 83
Transporting children safely 66
Tread, tires 181
Trip computer 96
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 89
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 203
Trunk, cargo area partition 50
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 39
Turning circle 214
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 140
Turn signals, operation 75
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 197
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 98
Universal remote control 150
Unlocking/locking via door lock 40
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 208
USB interface 156 V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 162
Vanity mirror 152
Vehicle battery 198
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 198
Vehicle, break-in 164
Vehicle care 207
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 198
Vehicle paint 207
Vehicle storage 210
Vehicle wash 206
Ventilation 149
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
Venting, see ventilation 149
Vent, see ventilation 149
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 201
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 77
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 206
Water on roads 166
Weights 214 Welcome lamps during un‐
locking 37
Welcome lights 101
Wheel base, vehicle 214
Wheel cleaner 209
Wheels, changing 182
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 178
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 214
Wind deflector 54
Window defroster, rear 147
Windows, powered 46
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 165
Windshield washer fluid 77
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Winter storage, care 210
Winter tires, suitable tires 183
Winter tires, tread 181
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 195
Wiper fluid 77
Wiper, fold-out position 77
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 209
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 195 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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