
Addendum
“BMW recommends that you have the  
maintenance carried out by your service 
center.” 
9. At page 225, under the heading “Apps” and  
subheading “Requirements,” the section 
that begins, “Use only … ,” should be disre-
garded and the following text should be 
read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of 
your vehicle recommends the use of BMW 
recommended software; otherwise there 
may be malfunctions in system operations.” 
10. At page 232, under the heading “Pressure  
specifications,” the sentence beginning, 
“The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes approved … .” should be disregarded. 
11. At page 240, under the heading: “Approved  
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” 
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, 
the term “Recommended” should be read 
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:  
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly  
suggests that you use wheels and tires that 
have been recommended by the vehicle 
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same 
official size ratings, variations can lead to 
body contact and with it, the risk of severe 
accidents.  
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not  
evaluate non-recommended wheels and 
tires to determine if they are suitable for use 
on your vehicle. 
12. At page 243, under the heading “Hood,” the  
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” 
should be disregarded. 
13. At page 248, under the heading: “Service  
and Warranty Information Booklet for US 
models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second 
paragraph should be disregarded and the 
following text read in lieu thereof:  
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- 
mends that you have maintenance and 
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice center or another service center or 
repair shop that employs trained personnel 
that can perform maintenance and repair 
work on your vehicle in accordance with 
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of 
your vehicle recommends that you maintain 
records of all maintenance and repair work 
performed on your vehicle. 
14. At page 250 and page 252, where it reads:  
“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on 
xenon headlamps,” that text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof the following 
text should be read: “Xenon headlamp work 
or replacement can cause serious and fatal 
injuries.” In the text that follows, where it 
reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon light-
ing system … ,” the following words should 
be read as preceding that passage: “It is 
strongly suggested that you … .” 
15. At page 255, under the “Battery replace- 
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text 
should be read:  
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- 
mends that you use vehicle batteries that it 
has tested and recommends for use in your 
vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be 
damaged and systems or functions may not 
be fully available. 
After a battery replacement, the manufac- 
turer of your vehicle recommends that you 
have the battery registered on your vehicle 
by a service center to ensure that all com-
fort functions are fully available, and that 
any “check control” messages of these 
comfort functions are no longer displayed. 
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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  280.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit20iDrive27Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing46Adjusting54Transporting children safely59Driving73Displays85Lamps90Safety99Driving stability control systems103Driving comfort110Climate115Interior equipment125Storage compartments
Driving tips
132Things to remember when driving136Loading139Saving fuel
Navigation
144Navigation system146Destination entry155Destination guidance163What to do if...Entertainment166Tone168Radio176CD/multimedia
Communication
198Telephone209Office218Contacts221ConnectedDrive
Mobility
228Refueling230Fuel232Wheels and tires242Engine compartment247Maintenance249Replacing components257Breakdown assistance263Care
Reference
270Technical data272Short commands for voice activation
system280Everything 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: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver's Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Symbols
  Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation 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
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information 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's
Manual 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.Seite 6Notes6
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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and
displays are intended to familiarize you with your
vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 052 - II/15 

Instrument cluster1Speedometer2Indicator/warning lamps  173Tachometer  744Current fuel consumption   74
Engine oil temperature   745Display for▷Clock  73▷External temperature   73▷Indicator/warning lamps   17▷Cruise control  1036Display for▷Automatic transmission position   68▷Hill Descent Control  101▷Computer  75▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven   80▷Odometer and trip odometer  73▷Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor   96▷Checking engine oil level  243▷Settings and information  76▷  Check Control message
present   827Fuel gauge   748Resetting the trip odometer   73Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Indicator/warning lightsThe concept
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights 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 lights.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up additional information, e.g., on
the cause of a malfunction and on how to re‐
spond, via Check Control, refer to page  82.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding light comes on.
Indicator lights without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
SymbolFunction or systemTurn signals, refer to page  64High-beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page  87SymbolFunction or systemFront fog lamps, refer to page  88Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the pro‐
pulsive forces in order to maintain
driving stability, refer to page  99The parking brake is set, refer to
page  63Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐
fer to page  63Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page  248Canada: engine malfunction with
adverse effect on exhaust emis‐
sions, refer to page  248Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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All around the center console1Headliner  192Control Display   203Air vent  1134Hazard warning system   257Central locking system  375Automatic climate control   1106Glove compartment  1257Radio and CD/DVD drive   168
Programmable memory buttons   248PDC Park Distance Control  105
rearview camera   107HDC Hill Descent Control   101Deactivate the Automatic Engine
Start/Stop Function   61DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol   100ECO PRO   1409Selector lever with automatic transmis‐
sion   6710Controller with buttons   20Seite 18At a glanceCockpit18
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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.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
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 Controls1Control Display2Controller with buttonsThe buttons can be used to open the me‐
nus directly. The controller can be used to
select menu items and create the settings.
Control Display
Notes
▷To clean the Control Display, follow the
care instructions, refer to page  266.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switching off
1.  Press the button.2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the controller again to switch the screen
back on.
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