
NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
Orientation
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.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐
pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of
information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
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.
  Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." 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.
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 features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
The respectively applicable country provisions
must be observed when using the respective
features and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
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Automatic headlight con‐
trol   95
Daytime running lights   95
Adaptive Light Control   95
High-beam Assistant   96Instrument lighting  976Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  71High beams, head‐
light flasher   71High-beam Assistant   96Roadside parking lights   95On-board computer  897Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed  123Resume speed   123Cruise control on/off, inter‐
rupt   123Cruise control rocker switch   1238Instrument cluster  809Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  27Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8810Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   68Auto Start/Stop function   6911Steering column stalk, rightWiper  72Rain sensor   73Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7412Horn, total area13Steering wheel heating   6314Adjust the steering wheel   6315Unlock hood  188Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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All around the center console1Control Display  182Glove compartment   1513Ventilation  1414Hazard warning system   204Central locking system  405Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Climate control   1357Controller with buttons   188Convertible top  479Parking brake  7110PDC Park Distance Control   125
Rearview camera   128
Parking assistant   13011Driving Dynamics Control   119Dynamic Stability Control  11712Steptronic transmission selector
lever   75
Manual transmission selector lever   75Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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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 symbols
SymbolMeaning 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.SymbolMeaning 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.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the on-board comupter.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands for the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2.  Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2.  Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Tone‹
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page  81.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page  85.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page  119.▷Service requirements, refer to page  86.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page  87.▷Time, refer to page  85.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and atext message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake, brake system For additional information, refer to Re‐lease parking brake, refer to page  71.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Pedestrian warning Symbol in the instrument cluster.
If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control  81 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  136, 140  
Manual air flow  136, 140  
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  76 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  61 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  170 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  126 
Manual operation, rearview camera  128 
Manual transmission  75 
Marking on approved tires  181 
Marking, run-flat tires  182 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  139 
Maximum speed, display  87 
Maximum speed, winter tires  181 
Measure, units of  92 
Medical kit  205 
Memory, seat, mirror  60 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  165 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  88 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  81 
Microfilter  137, 140  
Minimum tread, tires  180 
Mirror  61 
Mirror memory  60 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  157 
Mobility System  182 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  196 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  64 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  59 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  59 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  213 
New wheels and tires  180 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  208 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  194 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  194 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  129 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  172 
Odometer  84 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  189  
Oil, adding  190 
Oil additives  190 
Oil change  191 
Oil change interval, service requirements  86 
Oil filler neck  190 
Oil types, alternative  191 Oil types, approved  191 
Old batteries, disposal  202 
On-board computer  89 
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer  89 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  195 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  139  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  84 
P Paint, vehicle  211 
Parallel parking assistant  130 
Park Distance Control PDC  125 
Parked-car ventilation  141 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  158 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  125 
Parking assistant  130 
Parking brake  71 
Parking lights  94 
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment  198 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  61 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  129  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  125  Seite 225Everything from A to ZReference225
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Pedestrian warning with citybraking function  112 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  46 
Plastic, care  213 
Power failure  202 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  174 
Pressure warning, tires  107 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, win‐ dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  192 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  67 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  73 
Rear lights  200 
Rear socket  148 
Rearview camera  128 
Rearview mirror  61 
Rear window de‐ froster  136, 140  
Recirculated-air filter  140 
Recirculated-air mode  137, 139  
Recommended fuel grade  172 Recommended tire
brands  181 
Refueling  170 
Remaining range  85 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  39 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  143  
Replacement fuse  203 
Replacing parts  195 
Replacing wheels/tires  180 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  123  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  85 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  104 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  160 
Retreaded tires  181 
Roadside parking lights  95 
Rollover protection sys‐ tem  102 
RON recommended fuel grade  172 
Roofliner  17 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  208 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  182 
Rubber components, care  213 
Run-flat tires  182 
S Safe braking  157 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  59 
Safety belts  58 
Safety belts, care  213 Safety systems, airbags  99 
Saving fuel  161 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  195 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  209 
Sealant  182 
Seat and mirror memory  60 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  58 
Seat heating, front  57 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  64 
Seats  54 
Selection list in instrument cluster  88 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  76 
Sensors, care  214 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  193 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  86 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  119 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  123  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  91 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  60 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  77 
Side airbags  99 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  43 
Sitting safely  54 
Size  218 
Snow chains  185 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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