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ContentsFor quick access to a particular topic or item,
please consult the detailed alphabetical index,
see page 218.6Notes
Overview
12Cockpit16iDrive25Voice control system28Integrated Owner’s Handbook in the
vehicle
Controls
32Opening and closing48Adjusting58Carrying children in safety65Driving79Displays98Lights104Security123Driving stability control systems129Driving comfort144Climate149Interior equipment153Storage compartments
Driving hints
160BMW M4 Technology162Driving precautions166Loads168Saving fuelMobility172Refuelling174Fuel175Wheels and tyres182Engine compartment185Engine oil189Coolant191Maintenance193Replacing parts202Help in the event of a breakdown208General care
Reference
214Technical data216Appendix218Everything from A to Z
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NotesAbout this Owner's
Handbook
Orientation
The quickest access to a particular topic or
item is by consulting the alphabetical index.
The first chapter is recommended for an initial
overview of the vehicle.
Updates after going to press
If applicable, you will find updates after the edi‐
torial deadline in the appendix of the printed
Owner's Handbook for the vehicle.
Owner's Handbook for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of navigation, entertainment, com‐
munication and short commands of the voice
input system can be called up through the
integrated Owner's Handbook on the Control
Display.
Additional sources of
information
The Service Partner or a qualified specialist
workshop will be happy to answer any further
questions.
Information on BMW, for example on technol‐
ogy, on the Internet: www.bmw.com.
BMW Driver's Guide App The Owner's Handbook is available as an app
in many countries. You will find further infor‐
mation on the Internet at:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guideSymbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Handbook
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 texts on a display in the vehicle
for selecting functions.
›...‹ Identifies commands for the voice control
system.
››...‹‹ Identifies replies by the voice control
system.
Handling steps
The handling steps to be carried out are shown
as a numbered list. The sequence of steps
must be followed.
1.First handling step.2.Second handling step.
Lists
Lists without a mandatory sequence or alter‐
native possibilities are shown as a list with bul‐
let points.
▷First possibility.▷Second possibility.
Symbol for components and
assemblies
Recommends that you study the relevant
section of this Owner's Handbook in
connection with a particular part or assembly.
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Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and displays serves as an initial guide.
In addition, it gives you an insight into the
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Around the centre console1Control Display  162Ventilation  1473hazard warning lights   202Central locking system   384Glove box  1535Radio/CD/Multimedia6Climate  1447Controller with buttons   178Parking brake  699Drivelogic  7610Park Distance Control,
PDC   131
Rear view camera   133
Park assistant   139
Surround view   133Side View  13611Dynamic Stability Control,
DSC   124Engine Dynamics   78Adaptive M chassis   126Servotronic  127Seite 14OverviewCockpit14
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iDriveVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Principle
iDrive integrates the functions of a large num‐
ber of switches. These functions can therefore
be controlled from one central point.
WARNING
Operating integrated information sys‐
tems and communication devices during the
journey can distract from traffic. You could lose control of the vehicle. Danger of accidents.
Only operate the systems or devices if permis‐
sible in the traffic situation. Stop if necessary
and operate the systems or devices with the
vehicle at a standstill.◀Overview of controls
Control functions1Control Display2Controller with buttons and touchpad, de‐
pending on equipment
Control Display
Information
▷To clean the Control Display, comply with
the information regarding care.▷To avoid risk of damage to the Control Dis‐
play, do not place objects in front of it.▷At very high temperatures on the Control
Display, for example because of intensive
sunshine, there may be a reduction in
brightness and the Control Display may
even switch itself off. Normal functions will
be restored when the temperature is re‐
duced, for example by shading or using the
air conditioning system.
Switching on
1.Switch on ignition.2.Press the Controller.
Switching off
1. Press the button.
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2."Switch off control display"
Controller with navigation systemThe buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and alter settings.
Some of the functions of the iDrive can be op‐
erated with the touchpad of the Controller.
1.Turning.2.Pressing.3.Tilting in four directions.
Buttons on the Controller
Press the but‐
tonFunctionMENUCalls up the main menu.RADIOCalls up the Radio menu.MEDIACalls up the multimedia
menu.NAVCalls up the Navigation
menu.TELCalls up the Telephone
menu.BACKDisplays the previous screen.OPTIONCalls up the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and alter settings.
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2.Pressing.3.Tilting in four directions.
Buttons on the Controller
Press the
buttonFunctionMENUCalls up the main menu.AUDIOCalls up last heard audio
menu, change between audio
menus.TELCalls up the Telephone
menu.BACKCall up previous table.OPTIONCalls up the Options menu.
Operating principle
Calling up the main menu Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
Selecting a menu item
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1.Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.2.Press the Controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Handbook
In this Owner's Handbook, the menu items that
are to be selected are shown in quotation
marks, for example "Settings".
Switching between screens After a menu item has been selected, for ex‐
ample "Radio", a new screen is displayed.
Screens can appear one on top of the other.
▷Tilt the Controller to the left.
The current screen is closed and the previ‐
ous screen is displayed.
Pressing the BACK button reopens the
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▷Tilt the Controller to the right.
A new screen is opened and overlaid.
White arrows to the left or right indicate that
other screens can be called up.
Calling up the Options menu Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Alternatively, tilt the Controller repeatedly to
the right until the "Options" menu is displayed.
Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷Screen settings, for example "Split
screen".▷Operating options for the selected main
menu, for example for "Radio".▷If applicable, other operating options for
the selected main menu, for example
"Save station".
Adjusting the settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the Controller until the desired set‐
ting is displayed.3.Press the Controller.
Enabling/disabling functions
Some menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. This indicates whether the function is en‐
abled or disabled. Selecting the menu item en‐
ables or disables the function.
Function is enabled.
Function is disabled.
Touchpad
Some of the functions of the iDrive can be op‐
erated with the touchpad of the Controller:
Selecting functions
1."Settings"2."Touchpad"3.Select desired functions.▷"Write": enter letters and numbers.▷"Interactive map": operate interactive
card.▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Audio feedback": the letters and num‐
bers entered are read out.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires a bit of practice to be‐
gin with. Pay attention to the following when
entering:
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