
Menu items in the Owner's ManualIn the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.▷Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previ‐
ous panel is displayed.
The previous panel is opened again by
pressing the BACK button. In this case, the
current panel is not closed.▷Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐
ous display.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐
cate that additional panels can be opened.
View of an opened menu
When a menu is opened, it generally opens
with the panel that was last selected in that
menu. To display the first panel of a menu:
▷Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.▷Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Additional options: move the controller to the
right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is
displayed.
Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas:
▷Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.▷Control options for the selected main
menu, e.g., for "Radio".▷If applicable, further operating options for
the selected menu, for instance "Store
station".
Changing settings
1.Select a field.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.3.Press the controller.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐
vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item
activates or deactivates the function.
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Comfort function1.Open the driver's door or switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page  55.2.Briefly press the desired memory but‐
ton 1 or 2.
The seat is automatically moved to the stored
position.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni‐
tion on or off, refer to page  55.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for
the remote control currently in use. The stored
position is called up automatically when the
vehicle is unlocked.
At a glance1Adjusting2Fold in and out3Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide over the mirror changeover switch 3.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, refer to page  49.
Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
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Radio ready stateIndividual electrical consumers can operate.
The time and the external temperature are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, by touching
the surface above the door lock, locking,
refer to page  37.
Ignition on
All electrical consumers can operate. The od‐
ometer and trip odometer are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis‐
plays in the instrument cluster go out.
Sport automatic transmission
In certain situations, transmission position P is
engaged automatically. To make it possible for
the vehicle to roll, such as in an automatic car
wash, follow the instructions in Car washes, re‐
fer to page  255.
Starting the engine Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmis‐
sion in position P or neutral to prevent the car
from moving.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page  37.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
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3.Highlight the desired station.4.Press the controller for an extended period.5.Select the desired memory location.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The stations can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page  22.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual"4.To select the frequency: turn the control‐
ler.
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
Renaming a station An FM station with changing station names
can be renamed.
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Select the desired station.4.Open "Options".5."Rename to:"
If necessary, wait for the desired name to
be displayed.
The selected station name is added to the list
of current stations and stored stations.
RDSRDS broadcasts additional information, such
as the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Open "Options".4."RDS"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐
tal signals.
License conditions
HD Radio Technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S.
and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,
HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade‐
marks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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FunctionCommandOpen the manual search.›Manual‹Select a frequency range.›Select frequency‹Open a station.›Select station‹
AM 
FunctionCommandOpen a frequency.›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre‐
quency 753 or 753 kilohertzOpen the AM stations.›A M‹Open the manual search.›Manual‹
Satellite radio
 
FunctionCommandOpen the satellite radio.›Satellite radio‹Switch on the satellite radio.›Satellite radio on‹Select a satellite radio channel.›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite
radio channel 2
Stored stations
 
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Remaining range, refer toRange  73 
Reminders  210 
Remote app  219 
Remote control  30 
Remote control– Battery replacement  39– Comfort Access 37– Malfunction 34, 38– Removing from the ignition
lock  55– Trunk lid  33
Remote control, univer‐
sal  114  
Remote inquiry  198 
Remote Services  219 
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses  248 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  30 
Replacing wheels/tires  232 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reservoir for washer fluid  62 
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts  48
Restraint system
– For children 53
Retaining straps, securing
cargo  132 
Retractable hardtop
– Convenient opening and
closing  33– Opening and closing  42– Remote control 33
Retreaded tires 233 
Reverse gear
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  67– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  63– Manual transmission  63
Rim cleaner, care 257 
Road, avoiding  149 
Road detour  149 
Roadside Assistance  215 
Roadside parking lamps  87 
Roadworthiness test  78 
Roof, refer to Retractable
hardtop  42 
Route  150 
Route criteria, route  149 
Route, displaying  150 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  150  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  232 
Rubber components, care  257 
Run-flat tires  232 
Run-flat tires– Tire inflation pressure  226
Running lights, refer to Park‐
ing lamps/low beams  85 
S Safety  6 
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment  49 
Safety belts  48 
Safety belts
– Damage  49– Indicator/warning light  49– Reminder 49
Safety belts, care  257 
Safety systems
– Airbags  90– Safety belts  48
Safety tires 232 
Satellite radio  164 
Saving fuel  132 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  152 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  216 
Seat adjustment, electric  47 
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal  46 
Seat and mirror memory  49 
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically  34 
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to
Safety belt reminder  49 
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts  48
Seat heating 48 
Seats  46 
Seats
– Adjusting  46– Adjusting electrically  47– Heating 48– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory  49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory  49
Sensors, care 258 
Service and warranty  7 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice  241  
Service requirements, dis‐ play  78 
Services, remote  219 
Servotronic  102 
Settings and information  75 
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile  30 
Settings, DVD  173 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  78 
Setting the clock, 12h/24h format  77 
Shift paddles on steering
wheel
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  68– 8-gear automatic transmis‐
sion  65
Short commands, voice acti‐
vation  264 
Side airbags  90 
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows  40 
Signal horn, refer to Horn  12 
Sitting safely  46 
Ski bag, refer to Through- loading opening with
integrated transport
bag  119 
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