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The Ultimate
A-Z
Driving Machine
Overview
The quickest way to access a particular topic or Mobility
item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical 214 Refuelling
index, see page 250. 216 Wheels and tyres
219 In the engine compartment
About this Owner's Handbook
223 Maintenance
4 Notes
225 Replacing parts
Controls
Overview 234 Mutual aid
8 Driving area
Reference
14 iDrive
240 Technical data
21 Voice input system
244 Short commands for the voice input
Controls system
Driving hints
26 Opening and closing 250 From A-Z
38 Adjusting
50 Carrying children in safety
54 Driving
65 Everything under control
78 Technical features for driving comfort and
safety
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92 Lights
98 Climate
113 Practical interior equipment
Driving hints
126 Driving precautions
Entertainment
Navigation
136 Starting the navigation system
138 Destination input
151 Route guidance
160 What to do if ...
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164 On/off and settings
168 Radio
174 Digital radio DAB
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Your car For your own safety
Overview
When you ordered your BMW, you chose vari-
Maintenance and repair
ous items of equipment. This Owner's Hand-
book describes all models and equipment The advanced technology behind this car,
specifications which BMW offers within this for example the use of modern materials
particular model line. and high-performance electronics, means that
specially adapted methods of maintenance and
This explains why the Owner's Handbook may
repair are required. Always have the necessary
also contain details of items which you have not
work on your BMW performed either by BMW
ordered. The differences can easily be identi-
Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW
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fied by the asterisk * shown against optional
specifications and has suitably trained person-
extras.
nel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could
If your BMW contains equipment that is not result in consequential damage and thus con-
described in this Owner's Handbook, Supple- stitute a safety risk.<
mentary Owner's Handbooks will be supplied
and you are requested to study and comply with Parts and accessories
Driving hints
them.
BMW recommends using parts and
In cars with right-hand drive, some of the accessory products on this car that are
controls are arranged differently from specifically approved for this purpose by BMW.
those shown in the illustrations of this Owner's You are recommended to consult BMW Service
Handbook.< for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accesso-
ries, other BMW-approved products and com-
petent advice on all related matters.
Status at time of printing The safety and compatibility of these parts and
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products in conjunction with BMW vehicles
The high safety and quality standards of BMW
have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts
vehicles are maintained by unceasing develop-
product liability for them.
ment work on designs, equipment and acces-
BMW cannot accept liability for parts or acces-
sories. In rare instances, your car may therefore
sory products of any kind which it has not
differ from the information supplied in the
approved.
Owner's Handbook.
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BMW is unable to assess each individual prod-
uct of outside origin as to its suitability for use
on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can
suitability be assured if an official permit has
been issued for it in a specific country. Tests
performed for such permits cannot always
cover all operating conditions for BMW vehi-
cles, and some of them therefore are insuffi-
cient.<
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Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and
displays serves as an initial guide.
It also gives you an insight into the principles
behind the various ways in which functions
can be performed.
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13 Buttons on the steering wheel
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Rear fog lights* 97 Telephone*:
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> Press: receiving and ending a
Headlight beam throw
call, dial starting* for a
adjustment 94
selected phone number and
Head-Up Display* 90 redialling if no phone number
has been selected
> Press and hold down: redial-
8 ling
Flashing turn indicators 60
Controls
High-beam headlights, headlight
Volume control
flasher 60
High-beam headlights
assistant* 95 Activating/deactivating voice input
system* 21
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Parking lights* 95
Changing radio station
Time, date, outdoor temperature, Selecting a music track
Check Control 65, 73 Changing TV channel*
Scrolling in the telephone book
Computer 67 and in lists of stored numbers
Individually programmable 49
9 Instrument cluster 10
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Individually programmable 49
10
Windscreen wipers 61
Heated steering wheel* 49
Rain sensor 61
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Rear window wiper 62
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Steering wheel adjustment* 48
11 Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine 54
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Cruise control* 62
12 Ignition lock 54
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Instrument cluster
Driving area
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Indicator and warning lights In urgent cases, this information will be shown
immediately when the corresponding light
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Principle lights up.
Controls
Front fog lights 96
Driving hints
functioning and thus light up briefly when the High-beam headlights/
engine starts or the ignition is switched on. headlight flasher 95
Rear fog lights* 97
Explanatory text messages
Light flashing:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propul-
sive and brake forces in order to main-
tain driving stability 83
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Text messages appearing along the lower edge
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of the control display explain the meaning of the
indicator and warning lights that have lit up.
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Around the centre console: controls and displays
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1 Microphone for hands-free operation of the 13 Ejecting navigation DVD for navigation
telephone* and for the voice input system* 136
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system* 21
2 Making an emergency call* 234 14
Opening the tailgate 31
3 Reading lights 97
4 Panorama glass roof* 36 Active seat* 46
5 Interior light 97
Park Distance Control PDC* 78
6 Control display 14 Rear view camera* 80
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7 Hazard warning flashers
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 84
8 Central locking system 28
9 Opening glove box 116 Hill Descent Control HDC 84
10 Automatic air conditioning 99
Automatic air conditioning with extended
15 Controller 14
range of features* 103
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Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizon-
tally in four directions
Manual air distribution* 100, 104 16 Calling up start menu on control display 15
Automatic air distribution and 17 Parking brake 55
volume 99, 103 18 Adaptive Drive* 85
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20 Switching entertainment audio output on/
AUC* 105 off and adjusting volume 164
Recirculated-air mode 101
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Air volume 100, 104
Residual heat utilisation* 106
Defrosting windows and removing
mist 100, 104
11 Ejecting audio CD
12 Changing
> Radio stations 164
> Tracks 164
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iDrive
iDrive
iDrive integrates the functions of a large below. Details of how to control individual func-
number of switches. These functions can now tions are provided under the descriptions of the
be controlled from one central point. The basic items of equipment concerned.
menu-guided operating principle is explained
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1 Control display
2 button
To call up the start menu
3 Controller
You can select menu items and adjust set-
tings with the controller:
> Move it in four directions, arrows 4
> Turn it, arrow 5
> Press it, arrow 6
Only make adjustments if the traffic con-
ditions are sufficiently quiet or clear, so as
not to endanger the car's occupants and other
road users by being distracted.<
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Menu summary Operating principle
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Communication Start menu
> Telephone*, see separate Operating
Instructions
> BMW Assist*, BMW Online* or
TeleService*, see separate Operating
Instructions
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Navigation or on-board information
> Navigation system*
> On-board information, e.g. to display the
average fuel consumption All iDrive functions can be called up via five
menu items.
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> Radio
Calling up the start menu
Press the button.
> CD player and CD changer*
To call up the start menu from the menu:
> External audio equipment
Press the button twice.
> TV*
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> Seat climate control*
> Automatic program
> Independent ventilation system*/auxiliary
heater*
menu
Entertainment
> Switching off control display
> Tone and display settings From radio readiness, see page 54:
You can call up the four menu items Communi-
> Settings for traffic information*
cation, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate
> Settings for your car, e.g. for the central via the start menu by moving the controller left,
locking right, forwards or back.
> Indication of service requirements and Press the controller to call up the menu.
deadlines for legally required inspections
> Settings for telephone*
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Comfort menu item selection
iDrive
Communication
Entertainment
Climate
menu
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Operating principle at a glance
This illustration shows how the car can be oper- The individual steps are explained under Set-
Overview
ated via iDrive. tings on the control display, Brightness of the
control display, see page 76.
Controls
Driving hints
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Entertainment
1 To select a menu item: 4 To switch between fields:
> Turn the controller; the highlighted > Move the controller briefly to the left,
marker moves right, forwards or backwards
> Menu items in white can be selected by > Release the controller
highlighting them > The active field becomes brighter in col-
2 To activate a menu item: our
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Status information 3 Display for traffic information*:
iDrive
> "TMC":
Traffic information for the navigation
system can be received and broadcast-
ing is switched on
> "TI+":
Traffic info + traffic information can be
received and broadcasting is switched
on
4 Display for:
> New entries pending in "Calls not
1 Display for:
accepted"*
> Entertainment:
> Roaming active
Radio, CD, TV*
5 It is possible to use the telephone* if the
> Telephone*:
mobile phone is registered with the car
Name of network operator, no network,
Mobile phone network reception
or name of mobile phone registered with
strength, display depends on the mobile
the car
phone
> "Car Phone"*:
6 Time
Active voice connection for emergency
calls if BMW Assist is not enabled Other displays:
Status information is temporarily hidden during
> "BMW Assist"*:
Check Control message displays or inputs via
Active voice connection with a
the voice input system*.
BMW Assist service
> "Online" or "GPRS Online"*:
Active connection with BMW Online*
Assistance window*
2 Entertainment sound output off or dis-
play for traffic announcements*:
> "TP":
Traffic Programme switched on
> "T":
The Traffic Programme is off but traffic
reports can be received
> No display:
No traffic reports can be received
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Selecting display 3. Select "Display off" and press the control-
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to ler.
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the assistance window and press the con-
troller.
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Press the controller to switch on.
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memory buttons
Switching assistance window on/off You can assign certain iDrive functions to the
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to programmable memory buttons and use these
the assistance window and press the con- buttons to perform them:
troller. > Destinations for navigation*
2. Select "Exit assist. window" and press the > Telephone, phone numbers*
controller.
> Entertainment:
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> Radio stations
> CD
> CD compartment of CD changer*
> TV*
> AUX
Entertainment
The functions assigned to the programmable
memory buttons are saved for the remote con-
trol currently in use.
To turn back on, switch to the assistance win-
dow and press the controller. Memorising a function
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> If destination input is performed via the
iDrive
Telephone, numbers
1. Enter a phone number or select one from a
list of memorised phone numbers, e.g. from
the "A - Z" list.
2. Press button ... for longer than
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If a name has been assigned to the phone Entertainment source
number, the name is likewise memorised.
Telephone, number
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Voice input system*
Overview
Principle Speaking commands
The voice input system enables you to operate
Activating voice input
various items of equipment on your car without
having to take your hands off the steering 1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
wheel. This symbol on the control display and an
audible signal indicate that the voice input
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Individual menu items on the control display
can be selected by means of short commands. system is ready to pick up commands.
It is not necessary to use the controller to select
them.
The voice input system translates your com-
mands into control signals for the system in
Driving hints
question, and prompts you by means of
announcements or questions.
The voice input system includes a special
microphone positioned near the interior mirror,
see page 12.
2. Issue the command.
Condition The command appears on the control dis-
Via iDrive, select the dialogue language for the play.
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voice input system, so that the spoken com-
mands can be identified. Selecting the lan-
guage for iDrive, see page 77.
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symbol word for word.
{{...}} Identifies replies by the voice input
system.
This symbol appears on the control display if
you are able to say further commands.
If no further commands are possible, continue
by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
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Ending or interrupting voice input Calling up start menu
Voice input system
Requesting help
{Help} 4. {CD}
The system says:
Using alternative commands {{CD drive switched on}}
There are often several different commands
available for performing the same function, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Switch radio on}
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5. Press the button on the steering wheel.
6. Select a music track, e.g.:
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{Track 1}
The system says:
{{Track 1}}
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Notes
For more information about voice control
of the telephone, see the separate Oper-
ating Instructions.<
When speaking commands, note the following:
> Say the commands and numbers fluently
and at normal volume; avoid unnatural
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emphases and pauses between words. This
also applies to spelling a destination entry.
> Speak the commands in the language of the
voice input system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
standard pronunciation of the station name.
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> When making entries in the voice-activated
phone book, use only names in the lan-
guage of the voice input system, and do not
use abbreviations.
> Keep the doors, windows and panorama
glass roof* closed in order to avoid noise
interference from outside the car.
> Avoid background noises in the car while
you are speaking.
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Controls
This chapter enables you to operate your car
with greater ease. All items of equipment that
are of relevance for driving and make your
journey safer and more comfortable are
described here.
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> Settings shown on the control display:
> Brightness of the control display, see
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page 76
> Units of measurement for fuel consump-
tion, distance, temperature and pres-
sure, see page 76
> Language on the control display, see
page 77
> 12-hour/24-hour clock mode, see
Controls
Remove the adapter from the holder in the page 76
glove box and insert the spare key into the
> Date format, see page 76
adapter prior to use.
> Displaying optical warning for Park Dis-
tance Control PDC*, see page 79
Personal Profile > Selection, brightness and position of Head-
Driving hints
Up Display*, see page 90
Principle > Automatic air conditioning settings, see
You can set many of your BMW's functions to page 99 and automatic air conditioning with
suit your personal needs and preferences. extended range of features*, see page 103
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro- > Position of driver's seat, outside mirrors and
file ensures that most of these settings are steering wheel*, see page 40
saved for the remote control currently in use.
> The last suspension settings selected for
When you unlock the car the remote control
Adaptive Drive*, see page 85
used for the purpose is recognised and the set-
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tings saved for it are called up and imple- > The volume and tone settings for audio and
mented. video sources*, see page 165
This means that your personal settings are > The display of memorised stations for the
active when you return to your BMW, even if the radio, see page 168
car was used in the interim by someone else > Headlight courtesy delay feature, see
with a remote control of their own and the set- page 93, and daytime running lights*, see
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tings were changed accordingly. Individual set- page 93
tings are saved for up to three remote controls. > Triple turn signal, see page 60
> For the rear view camera*, selecting func-
Personal Profile settings
tions, see page 80, and the method of dis-
See the pages indicated for more detailed infor- play, see page 82
mation about the settings.
> For favourites/programmable memory but-
> When unlocking with the remote control, tons, the memorised functions chosen, see
either the driver's door only or the entire car page 19
is unlocked, see page 28
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Central locking Unlocking
Opening and closing
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> "Driver's door only" Panic mode*
Press the button once to unlock only You can also activate the alarm system in the
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the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. event of danger:
Press it twice to unlock the entire car.
Press the button for at least 3 seconds.
To switch the alarm off: press any button.
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whether it was locked or unlocked.
On certain national-market versions, the
tailgate can only be opened if the car has
first been unlocked.
9. Press the controller.
The tailgate swings out and up when opened.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance.
Driving hints
Comfort opening
To avoid locking yourself out of the car inad-
Press and hold down the button. The win- vertently, do not leave the remote control in the
dows and the panorama glass roof* are load area. If the tailgate was previously locked, it
opened. will be locked again as soon as it is closed.<
Wrap protective material around any
Locking
sharp ends or edges of items of luggage
Press the button. that could strike the rear window while the car is
Do not lock the car from the outside when moving, to prevent these damaging the heating
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there is someone inside it, as it cannot conductors in the rear window.<
then be unlocked from the inside in some
national-market versions.< Adjusting confirmation signals
You can also deactivate the optical acknowl-
Comfort closing edgement signal for unlocking or locking.
Press and hold down the button. The 1. Press the button.
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windows and the panorama glass roof* are The start menu is called up.
closed.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
Watch the closing movement to ensure
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
that no-one is trapped. The closing pro-
cedure is interrupted immediately if the button 4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
is released.< troller.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
Switching on the interior light to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
When the car is locked: until "Door locks" is selected and press the
Press the button. controller.
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6. Select "Confirmation" and press the con- In some national versions, the alarm sys-
Opening and closing
Comfort operation
The windows and the panorama glass roof* can
7. Select the desired signal.
also be operated via the door lock.
8. Press the controller.
Hold the key in the lock or unlock position.
The signal is switched on.
Watch the closing movement to ensure
Malfunctions that no-one is trapped. The movement is
stopped when the key is released.<
The remote control may malfunction as a result
of interference from localised radio signals. If
Manual operation
this occurs, unlock and lock the car by inserting
a key into the door lock. In the event of an electrical fault, you can lock
and unlock the driver's door by turning the key
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
to the limit positions in the door lock.
control, the battery in the remote control is flat.
Use this remote control when driving a relatively
long distance to recharge its battery, see
page 26.
Opening and closing:
from the inside
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iDrive, principle, see page 14. Locking
1. Press the button. > Either lock all doors by pressing the central
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The start menu is called up. locking button, or
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. > Press down the safety lock button on one of
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. the doors. To avoid being shut out of the car
accidentally, the driver's door cannot be
4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
locked with the safety lock button when it is
troller.
open.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
Persons remaining in the car or pets left
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
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inside can lock the doors from the inside.
until "Door locks" is selected and press the
You should therefore take the remote control
controller.
with you when you get out of the vehicle so that
6. Select "Central locking" and press the con- the car can be opened from the outside.<
troller.
Upper tailgate
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The tailgate swings out and up when
opened. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance.<
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7. Select a menu item:
> "Relock if no door opened"
The central locking is engaged automat-
ically after a short while if no doors have
been opened.
> "Lock after moving off"
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The central locking is engaged as soon
as you drive off. Press the button: the tailgate will open slightly
8. Press the controller. as long as it is not deadlocked.
indicates that the setting is selected.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur- Opening from outside
rently in use.
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1 second: the tailgate opens slightly. It can now Wrap protective material around any
Opening and closing
Closing
Alarm system*
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing Principle
area of the tailgate is unobstructed.<
The alarm system will respond if:
> A door, the engine compartment or the
upper tailgate are opened
> There is any movement inside the car: inte-
rior movement detector, see page 33
> The car's inclination changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The recessed handles in the tailgate lining
make it easier to pull the tailgate down. The alarm will respond briefly as follows to indi-
cate unauthorised attempts to access the car:
> Audible alarm
> Activation* of the hazard warning system
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Arming and disarming > The indicator light flashes after unlocking
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either until the remote control is inserted into the
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with the remote control or at the door lock, the ignition, but for no longer than approx.
alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same 5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper
time. with the car.
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On certain national-market versions, the
Interior movement detector
upper tailgate can only be opened with
the remote control if the car has first been Before the interior movement detector can
unlocked. operate correctly, the windows and panorama
Opening certain national-market versions via glass roof* must be closed.
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the door lock triggers the alarm.<
Avoiding false alarms
Switching off the alarm The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
> Unlock the car with the remote control, see detector can be switched off together. This pre-
page 28. vents false alarms, e.g. in the following situa-
tions:
> Insert the remote control fully into the igni-
tion lock. > In two-level garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
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Indicator light displays trains, boats/ships or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
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again as soon as the car is locked.
The indicator light lights up briefly, then contin-
ues to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector are switched off
> The indicator light beneath the inside mirror until the next time the car is unlocked and
flashes steadily: the system is armed. locked.
> The indicator light flashes after the car has
been locked: the doors, engine compart-
ment lid or upper tailgate have not been Comfort access*
closed properly. Even if an item is not
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Comfort access supports the following func- Releasing
Opening and closing
tions:
> Unlocking/locking the car
> Comfort closing
> Opening upper tailgate
> Starting the engine
Operating requirements
> The car can only be locked once it ascer-
tains that the remote control being carried is
Take a firm hold of one of the door handles,
not located inside the car.
arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the
> Approximately two seconds need to elapse button.
before the car can be unlocked and locked
again. Locking
> The engine can only be started once the car Touch the area highlighted in the illustration,
ascertains that the remote control is located arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.
inside the car.
This corresponds to pressing the but-
ton.
Comparison with conventional remote
control Please make sure that all electrical con-
sumers are switched off prior to locking in
You can control the above functions using com-
order to preserve the battery.<
fort access or by pressing the buttons on the
remote control. Consequently, you should
begin by familiarising yourself with the instruc-
Comfort closing
tions for opening and closing, starting on Hold your finger or the back of your hand
page 26. against the area, arrow 2. Comfort closing, see
page 29.
The features specific to comfort access are
described below.
Opening upper tailgate
A short delay when opening or closing the
Press the button on the upper tailgate. This cor-
windows or panorama glass roof* indi-
responds to pressing the button.
cates that a test is being carried out to ascertain
whether there is a remote control inside the car. If the car detects a remote control which
You may need to repeat the opening or closing has been left in the load area accidentally
operation.< once the upper tailgate has been closed, the lid
will reopen. The hazard warning system flashes
and an audible signal* sounds.<
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Starting the engine inserting a different remote control in the igni-
You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion lock.
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tion when a remote control is inside the car. It is The warning light in the instrument
not necessary to insert the remote control into cluster comes on when the engine is
the ignition lock, see page 54. running: the remote control is no
If the car is unable to detect a remote control, longer inside the car. After the engine has been
once the engine has been switched off, you will switched off, it can only be restarted within
only be able to restart it within approx. approx. 10 seconds, provided no door has been
10 seconds, provided no door has been opened.
opened. The indicator light in the instrument
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cluster comes on and a message
Stopping the engine appears on the control display:
> Remote control not in ignition lock: change the battery in the remote control.
Transmission position P is automatically
engaged after the engine has been Changing the battery
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switched off. The battery in the remote control for comfort
> Remote control in ignition lock: access requires replacement from time to time.
If transmission position N is engaged, the 1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
transmission remains in that position after control, see page 26.
the engine has been switched off. 2. Remove the cover.
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following steps:
1. Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Engage transmission position N.
4. Release parking brake.
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5. Switch off the engine. 3. Insert a new battery with the plus side up.
6. Leave remote control in the ignition lock. 4. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of the old battery only at an
Malfunction authorised collecting point or hand it in to
Comfort access may malfunction as a result of BMW Service.<
interference from local radio signals. In this
case, open or close the car using the buttons on
the remote control or the key. You can subse- Windows
quently start the engine by inserting the remote
Observe the windows during the closing
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Opening, closing Closing without the trap protection
Opening and closing
function
If an external hazard or ice on the windows does
not allow you to close the windows normally,
proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the pressure point and
keep it there.
2. Pull the switch beyond the pressure point
again within about 4 seconds and keep it
there. The window closes without the trap
> Press the switch until the pressure point is protection function.
felt:
The window is opened for as long as you Safety switch
press the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the pressure point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to halt the opening movement.
Close the window similarly by pulling the
switch.
There are separate switches in the rear of the
car for the rear windows.
Comfort operation using the remote control or
door lock, see pages 29 or 30. This enables you to prevent the rear door win-
dows being opened and closed at the switches
Comfort closing with comfort access, see
in the rear seat area, for instance by children.
page 34.
When the safety function is switched on, the
LED lights up.
After the ignition is switched off
Press the safety switch when carrying
You can still operate the windows for approx.
children on the rear seat, otherwise care-
1 minute after the remote control has been
less closing of the windows could result in
removed or the ignition switched off.
injury.<
Trap protection
If the closing force of a window exceeds Panorama glass roof*
a specific value as it closes, the closing action is
interrupted and the window reopens slightly. Observe the panorama glass roof during
the closing procedure, to avoid any inju-
Despite the trap protection function,
ries.
make sure that the windows are not
Take the remote control with you when you
obstructed as they close; if this precaution is
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
not taken, the risk remains that thin objects, for
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
instance, could fail to interrupt the closing
movement.
Do not install any accessories in the movement
range of the windows in order not to impair the
trap protection function.<
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Raising, opening, closing Comfort position
Each time it is fully opened and subsequently
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closed, the panorama glass roof halts in the
comfort position. If desired, the movement can
then be continued using the switch.
The comfort position minimises wind noise
inside the car.
Trap protection
Controls
If the panorama glass roof or sliding trim
Press the switch or push it in the required direc- encounters an obstruction during closing from
tion as far as the pressure point. approximately one-third of the roof aperture, or
With the sliding trim open, the roof can be during closing from the raised position, the
closed, opened and tilted independently. closing movement is interrupted and the pano-
rama glass roof and sliding trim are opened
When the roof is closed or in the raised position,
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again slightly.
the sliding trim can be opened or closed inde-
pendently. Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the roof is not obstructed
Comfort operation using the remote control or
as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the
door lock, see pages 29 or 30.
risk remains that thin objects, for instance,
Comfort closing with comfort access, see could fail to interrupt the closing movement.<
page 34.
Closing without the trap protection
Vent position function
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Press the switch: If there is an external hazard, slide the switch
The glass roof is raised and the sliding trim forward beyond the pressure point and keep it
opened a short distance. there. The roof closes without the trap protec-
tion function.
After the ignition is switched off
After a power failure
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You can still operate the roof for approx.
1 minute after the remote control has been After a power failure, it is possible that the roof
removed or the ignition switched off. will only move to the raised position. Then have
the system initialised. BMW recommends that
Automatic opening and closing you have this work performed by BMW Service.
Press the switch beyond the pressure point.
Pressing the switch again stops this movement.
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Adjusting
Adjusting
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Seats Thigh support*
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Note before adjusting
Do not reposition or calibrate the driver's
seat while the car is in motion. The seat
could move unexpectedly, leading to the driver
losing control of the car, and possibly resulting
in an accident.
Do not adjust manual seats while the car is in
motion, otherwise the restraining effect of
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these seats in the event of an accident could be
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-
impaired.
ward or back.
Do not recline the driver's or front passenger's
seat back too far, otherwise there will be a risk
Electrical adjustment
of sliding under the seat belt in an accident, so
that the belt loses its protective effect.< Failure to comply with the notes on
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page 38 may put your personal safety at
Also observe the notes on damage to seat belts
risk.<
on page 45 and on the head restraint height on
page 42.
Adjusting manually
Failure to comply with the notes on
page 38 may put your personal safety at
risk.<
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3 Height
4 Seat back
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Non-standard, depending on seat:
1 Forward/back
2 Angle of driver's seat
Forward/back: pull the lever up and slide the
seat to the preferred position. After releasing
the lever, move the seat gently forward or back
to make sure it engages properly in position.
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Adjusting lumbar support*
Adjusting
4 Seat back*
Additional, depending on seat: The seat back contour can be altered to provide
more support to the curved, lumbar section of
the spine.
The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal col-
umn are supported, to encourage an upright but
relaxed seated position.
> To increase or reduce the curvature:
Press switch at front or rear edge.
> To move the curved section up or down:
Press switch at top or bottom.
1 Seat back width*
2 Shoulder support*
Seat, mirror and steering
3 Thigh support*
wheel position memory*
4 Lumbar support*, see further below
You can memorise and call up two different
driver's seat, outside mirror and steering wheel
Seat back width
positions.
The width of the seat back can be adjusted via
the side sections, to adapt lateral support to The seat back width and lumbar support set-
individual requirements. tings are not stored in the position memory.
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3. Press the button: 7. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
The LED in the button lights up. troller.
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4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: 8. Select "After unlocking" or "After door
The LED goes out. opens".
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tion is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling up automatically
Controls
You can choose when the memorised driver's
seat and exterior mirror position is called up.
> Calling up when unlocking the car
> Calling up when opening the driver's door
If this function is used, first make sure that 9. Press the controller.
the footwell behind the driver's seat is
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unobstructed. Otherwise persons could be Switching off automatic call-up
injured or objects damaged if the seat should Select "Automatic off" and press the controller.
start to move towards the rear.<
The adjusting procedure is halted when you Calling up manually
press a seat adjustment switch or touch one of Do not call up the memory while the car is
the MEMORY buttons. in motion, otherwise an unexpected seat
or steering wheel movement may cause an
Selecting automatic call-up accident.<
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iDrive, principle, see page 14.
Comfort function
1. Call up the start menu.
1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
on radio readiness.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
2. Briefly press memory button 1 or 2 as
4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con- desired.
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troller.
The adjusting procedure is halted when you
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker press a seat adjustment switch or touch one of
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller the MEMORY buttons.
until "Door locks" is selected and press the
controller. Safety function
1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off.
2. Press memory button 1 or 2 as desired until
the adjusting procedure has been com-
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pleted.
If the button was pressed accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED will go out.
troller.
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Head restraints Adjusting electrically*
Adjusting
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Rear seats and third seat row* Seat back
The seat backs can be adjusted in four stages.
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Adjusting head restraint height
Controls
Pull up the lever and either apply your weight to
> Up: pull.
the seat back or lean forward to relieve it of load.
> Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down. Access to the third seat row
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Seats at rear
Second seat row
With divided* seats, you can adjust both seats
individually.
Do not adjust the second seat row while
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the car is in motion, otherwise there is a
risk of injuring the occupants of the third seat Pull the lever and fold the seat forwards.
row.
Ensure that the catches of the second-row There is a recessed handle on the inside
seats engage properly after they have been trim of the door post for ease of entry.<
adjusted. Otherwise the restraining effect of the When folding back the second-row seats,
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seat belts could be impaired in the event of an ensure that the footwell beneath the sec-
accident.< ond-row seats is not obstructed. Persons sit-
ting in the third seat row could otherwise be
Forward/back injured, or objects could be damaged.<
Warning light for second seat row:
comes on if the second seat row is
not engaged. In addition, a message
appears on the control display.
1. Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the Folding up seat back
preferred position. Before folding up the seat back, remove the
roller cover, see page 120.
2. Release the lever and move the seat for-
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1. Pull the lever, see arrow. This will unlock the Folding down seat back
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The belt reminder is issued if the driver's seat Heated seats*
belt has not yet been fastened. On certain
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national-market versions, the belt reminder is Front
also activated at road speeds above approx.
8 km/h, approx. 5 mph, if the front passenger's
seat belt is not fastened, if objects are placed on
the front passenger seat, or if the driver or front
passenger unfasten their seat belts.
Opening
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1. Hold onto the belt.
2. Press the red button on the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back up to the reel. Press once per temperature stage. The highest
The upper belt anchorage is suitable for adults temperature is indicated by three LEDs.
of any stature as long as they are sitting cor- To switch off: press and hold down the button.
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rectly, see page 39.
The two seat belt buckles integrated into the Temperature distribution*
rear bench seat are intended for the left and The temperature distribution between the seat
right seat occupants. The buckle marked cushion and seat back can be varied.
CENTER is only to be used by a person occupy-
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
ing the centre rear seat.
1. Call up the start menu.
Damaged seat belts 2. Move the controller to the left to call up
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In the event of stress due to an accident "Climate".
or damage: replace the belt system, 3. Select "Seat-heating distribution" and
including the seat-belt tensioner and any child press the controller.
restraint systems and have the belt anchorage
4. Move the controller to the left or right to
tested. Have this work performed only by BMW
select "Driver" or "Passenger".
Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW
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specifications and has suitably trained person-
nel, otherwise the correct functioning of this
safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
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Rear 3. Select "Seat climate, driver" or "Seat
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Active seat*
1 Seat heating
2 Active seat ventilation
Press button 1 or 2 once per temperature or
ventilation stage. The LED in the corresponding The seat cushion is actively varied by the right
button lights up. and left halves of the seat cushion being raised
and lowered alternately. This helps to avoid
The temperature or ventilation stages are
muscular strain and signs of fatigue, and thus
shown on the control display.
guards against back pains in the lumbar region.
To switch off: press button 1 or 2 for longer.
To switch on, press the button; the LED lights
up.
Temperature distribution
When you switch off the active seat, it may take
The temperature distribution between the seat
up to 1 minute for the two halves of the base
cushion and seat back can be varied.
cushion to return to their home positions.
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to call up
"Climate".
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Mirrors Before putting the car through a car wash,
fold the mirrors in either manually or by
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Outside mirrors pressing button 3, otherwise they could sustain
damage on account of the car's width.<
The outer sections of the mirrors depict a larger
field of view* than the inner sections. In this
Automatic heating
way, the view to the rear is extended and the
blind spot, as it is known, is reduced in size. When the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on, the automatic heating for both
The objects seen in the mirrors are closer
outside mirrors will be switched on when the
than they appear. Do not gauge your dis-
outside temperature reaches a certain level.
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tance from following traffic based on what you
see in the mirrors, otherwise there is an
Passenger-side mirror tilt-down –
increased risk of accident.<
automatic parking function*
Activating
1. Push the switch to the position for the
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driver-side mirror, arrow 1.
1 Adjusting
2 Switching over to the other mirror or auto-
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matic parking function
3 Folding mirrors in and out*
Memorising mirror positions, see Seat, mirror 2. Engage transmission position R.
and steering wheel position memory on The glass in the mirror on the passenger
page 40. side tilts slightly down. The road surface
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close to the car, e.g. the kerb, is then
Adjusting manually brought within the driver's field of view in
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: by the mirror, for instance while parking the
pressing the mirror glass at its edges. car.
The parking function is switched off if you
Folding mirrors in and out* are towing a trailer.<
At speeds up to approx. 20 km/h, approx.
12 mph, you can fold the mirrors in and back out Deactivating
again by pressing button 3. This can be useful Push the switch to the position for the passen-
for example in car washes or narrow roads, or ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
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Inside mirror Adjusting manually
Adjusting
To reduce glare from following vehicles after 1. Fold the lever down.
dark, turn the knob. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi-
Inside and outside mirrors, automatic- tion.
dim*
3. Fold the lever back up.
Adjusting electrically*
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Heated steering wheel* A list showing various functions is dis-
played:
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> "Voice output of nav. system"
Spoken instructions for the navigation
system*
> "Air circulation on / off"
To shut off the entry of outside air per-
manently, see Automatic Air Recircula-
tion Control AUC* on page 105
Controls
> "Mute on / off"
With the ignition switched on, press the button; To mute the audio sources
the LED comes on. > "Display on / off"
To switch the control display on/off
Programmable buttons on the steering > "Telephone list"*
wheel To show/hide telephone book or last list
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of saved numbers displayed
> "Next entertainment source"
To change the audio source
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
6. Select a button if appropriate and press the
controller.
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You can program the buttons with a function of
your choice.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
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1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
The chosen function can be operated with the
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. appropriate button.
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller. Operating a function
Press the appropriate button on the steering
wheel.
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Carrying children in safety
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On the front passenger's seat car. The corresponding classes are indicated
Before fitting a child restraint system on on the child seats themselves.
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the front passenger's seat, make sure
that the front and side airbags on the front pas- Rear seats
senger's side have been disabled, otherwise A - ISO / F3 D - ISO / R2
the child travelling on that seat will be at consid- B - ISO / F2 E - ISO / R1
erable risk of injury if the airbags are triggered.<
B1 - ISO / F2X F - ISO / L1
You can have a key-operated switch fitted for
disabling the front and side airbags on the front C - ISO / R3 G - ISO / L2
passenger's side. BMW Service will be pleased
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to advise you on this. Brackets for lower ISOFIX mountings
Before fitting the child seat, pull the belt away
Seat height from the area around the mountings.
Before fitting a universal child restraint system Before fitting the child seat, remove the
to the front passenger seat, move the seat up as caps* from the mountings for the lower
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far as it will go in order to achieve optimal place- ISOFIX anchorages, otherwise the ISOFIX
ment of the seat belt. Do not adjust the height of anchorages will have no restraining effect.<
the seat with the child restraint system fitted.
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stability of the child seat on the front passen-
ger's seat may be impaired.<
1. Open the seat back to its widest position,
Make sure that both of the lower ISOFIX
see page 40.
mountings are properly engaged and that
2. Fit the child seat. the child restraint system is resting securely
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against the seat back.<
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Attachment points for upper ISOFIX
Carrying children in safety
retaining strap
Use the attachment points for the upper
ISOFIX retaining strap only for securing
child restraint systems, otherwise the attach-
ment points could be damaged.
Do not fit child restraint systems on the third-
row seats, as these child restraint systems will
afford less protection there.<
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3. Engage the upper retaining strap in the
attachment point with the hook.
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4. Push the head restraint to its lowest posi-
tion.
5. Pull the upper retaining strap until taut.
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Child safety catches in rear doors
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Push down the locking lever on the rear doors:
the door in question can now only be opened
from the outside.
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Safety switch for window lifts
Press the safety switch for the window lifts, see
page 36, if children are travelling on the rear
seat.
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The engine will start if you depress the Stopping the engine
brake and press the start/stop button.<
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Always take the remote control with you
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting
when you leave the car.
the engine in rapid succession or
When parking on an incline, apply the parking
repeated attempts to start the engine if it does
brake, otherwise the car could roll away.<
not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially
combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con-
Procedure
verter, which could overheat and sustain dam-
age as a result.< 1. With the car at a standstill, engage trans-
mission position P.
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2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, see page 54.
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Before entering a car wash
The vehicle will be able to roll if you observe the
following steps:
Remote control in the ignition lock or with com- 1. With comfort access*: insert the remote
fort access in the vehicle, see page 33. control into the ignition lock.
1. Depress the brake. 2. Depress the brake.
2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Engage transmission position N.
Starting proceeds automatically for a certain 4. Release parking brake.
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time, and ceases automatically as soon as the 5. Switch off the engine.
engine has fired.
Transmission position P is engaged:
Diesel engine > Automatically after approx. 30 minutes
When the engine is cold and the temperature is > If you remove the remote control from the
below approx. 06/327, starting may be ignition lock
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delayed by automatic preheating. The preheat-
ing indicator light in the instrument cluster
lights up. A message appears on the control Parking brake
display.
Principle
Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan-
ical parking brake that is applied and released
via a button.
The fundamental purpose of the parking brake
is to prevent the stationary vehicle from rolling
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away.
With the engine switched off, the parking brake
acts on the rear wheels via an electromechani-
cal system. With the engine running, the park-
ing brake acts on the disc brakes of both the
front and the rear wheels via the brake hydrau-
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Applying When you leave the car, take the remote
Driving
Malfunction
In the event of failure or malfunctioning of the
parking brake, protect the vehicle from rolling
away e.g. with a chock if you leave the vehicle.
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3. Insert the release tool, located in the tool kit The indicator light in the instrument
beneath the floor panel, see page 225, at cluster goes out as soon as the parking
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the release point. brake is operational again.
Any noises heard during this process are nor-
mal. Restoring to use may take several sec-
onds.
Controls
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
perform manual gearshifts with the Steptronic,
4. Pull the release tool up vigorously to over- see page 58.
come the mechanical resistance, see arrow,
until a noticeable increase in force is felt and Transmission positions
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the parking brake is clearly heard to disen- P R N D M/S + –
gage.
Apply the brake until you are ready to
5. Stow away the release tool, warning trian- move off; this will prevent the car creep-
gle* and first aid pouch* and close the left- ing when a gear is selected.<
hand side trim in the load area.
Have any faults rectified either by the Displays in the instrument cluster
nearest BMW Service or by a workshop
that operates to BMW specifications and has
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suitably trained personnel. If the parking brake
has been released manually due to a fault, it can
only be restored to operation by expert person-
nel.<
If it has been released manually, the
actual status of the parking brake may not
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tally with the status shown by the indicator
light.<
P R N D DS M1 to M6
Restoring to use after a power failure The transmission position is displayed, or the
Only if the parking brake has been current gear in manual mode.
released manually following a power fail-
ure may its use subsequently be resumed. The Engaging transmission positions
parking brake's functioning is otherwise not > The transmission positions D, R or N can
assured and there is the risk that the car will only be engaged when the engine is run-
start to roll away even if the parking brake is ning.
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Engaging D, R, N P Park
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N Neutral
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired You can select this in a car wash, for example.
direction, possibly overcoming a pressure The car will be able to roll.
point. When moving from P or R, press button 1 N remains engaged after the engine has
simultaneously. been switched off if you leave the remote
The transmission position engaged is displayed control in the ignition lock. This function is use-
on the selector lever. ful e.g. in a car wash, see page 55. P is engaged
As soon as you release the selector lever, it automatically after approx. 30 minutes.<
returns to the centre position.
D Drive, automatic position
Engaging P Use this position for all normal driving. All for-
ward gears are selected as necessary.
Kick-down
You can achieve maximum performance in the
kick-down position.
Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the
regular full-throttle position; increased resist-
ance will be felt.
R Reverse
Engage this gear only when the car is standing
still. Press selector lever to the left from transmis-
An interlock prevents you from inadvertently sion position D:
engaging transmission position R. To cancel The Sport program is activated and DS appears
the interlock, press the release button 1. in the instrument cluster. This position is rec-
ommended for a performance-oriented driving
style.
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When you press the selector lever forwards or Releasing
back, the manual-shift mode is activated and 1. Push back the drinks holder cover and take
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Steptronic changes gear. The instrument clus- out the base mat on the web between the
ter shows M1 to M6. drinks holders, arrow 1.
Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at a
suitable engine or road speed; for example, the
transmission will not shift down if the resulting
engine speed would be too high. The gear
selected appears briefly in the instrument clus-
ter, followed by the gear actually in use.
Controls
To return to the automatic mode, press the
selector lever to the right into position D.
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In the event of a power failure, e.g. battery
page 225, see arrow 2.
flat or disconnected or an electrical fault,
the transmission interlock must be released 3. Open the lock*, if fitted, with the integral
manually, otherwise the rear wheels will be key of the remote control, see page 26, and
blocked and it will not be possible to tow the take it out.
car.< 4. Insert the release tool in the aperture,
Press the brake when releasing the trans- arrow 3.
mission interlock manually, otherwise
there is a risk of the car starting to roll.<
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Only release the transmission interlock manu-
ally to allow the car to be towed. Engage the
transmission interlock again once the car has
been parked.
If the parking brake likewise has to be released
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manually, observe the following sequence:
1. Protect the car against rolling.
2. Release the parking brake manually, see 5. Turn the release tool as far as its limit posi-
page 56. tion, arrow 4, then push it down. The trans-
mission interlock is released.
3. Release the transmission interlock of the
automatic transmission manually. Engage the transmission interlock again
once the car has been parked. There is
otherwise a risk of the car rolling away.<
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Locking If the indicator light flashes more rapidly
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Indicating a turn
Press the lever beyond the pressure point.
To cancel it manually, press the lever as far as
the pressure point.
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Wiper system Activating the rain sensor
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Controls
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-
1 Switching on wipers ton lights up.
2 Switching off wipers or flick-wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent opera- Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity
tion or rain sensor* Turn the knurled wheel 5.
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4 Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
Deactivating the rain sensor
5 Adjusting the delay or the sensitivity of the
rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes
out.
Switching on wipers Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic
Pull the lever upwards, arrow 1. car wash, to prevent the car's wipers
being activated inadvertently and damaged.<
The lever returns to the home position when
released.
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Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
Normal wiper speed Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Press once. Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
The wipers switch to intermittent wipe when on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper-
the car is stationary. ated briefly.
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When the car's lights are switched on, the head-
Fast wiper speed lights are simultaneously cleaned at practical
Press twice or press beyond the pressure point. intervals.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the The driver should only operate washer
car is stationary. systems if certain that the fluid will not
freeze to the windscreen and interfere with the
Rain sensor* view ahead. Screenwash should therefore be
The speed of the wipers is regulated automati- added to the fluid, see Washer fluid. Do not run
cally according to how hard it is raining. The rain the washer systems if the washer fluid reservoir
sensor is located on the windscreen, directly in is empty, or the washer pump will sustain dam-
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Rear window wiper When filling with water, to which screenwash
Driving
Capacity
Approx. 6 litres, approx. 10.6 pints.
1 Intermittent operation. It operates continu-
ously when reverse gear is engaged
2 Rear window washer
Cruise control*
Do not run the washer systems if the Principle
washer fluid reservoir is empty, or the
You can activate the cruise control system with
washer pump will sustain damage.<
braking function once you reach a speed of
approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph. The car then mem-
orises and maintains the speed that you specify
Washer fluid using the lever on the steering column. To
Screenwash for the washer fluid is highly maintain the specified speed, the system also
flammable. Keep it away from possible applies the brakes if engine braking alone is
ignition sources and store it only in the carefully insufficient to prevent the car from going too
sealed original containers, out of reach of chil- fast on downhill stretches.
dren. Comply with the instructions on the con- Do not use cruise control if adverse con-
tainers.< ditions prevent driving at constant speed,
e.g. winding roads, heavy traffic or poor surface
Filler neck for washer fluid conditions such as snow, rain, ice or loose
Only top up washer fluid when the engine material. Otherwise you could lose control of
is cool, to avoid contact with hot engine the car and cause an accident as a result.<
components. There is otherwise a risk of fires if
the fluid is spilled, and a risk of sustaining burns One lever for all functions
from touching hot components.<
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4 Calling up memorised speed Deactivating cruise control
Briefly press the lever upwards or downwards,
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Maintaining current speed arrow 3.
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull briefly, arrow 2. The displays in the speedometer go out.
The car's current speed is memorised and In addition, the system is automatically deacti-
maintained. It is displayed on the speedometer vated:
and appears briefly in the instrument cluster. > If you brake
It may also prove impossible to maintain the set > If you engage transmission position N
speed with the available engine power on uphill
> If you activate DTC or DSC
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gradients. If engine braking alone is insufficient
to prevent the car from speeding on a downhill > If you activate HDC
stretch, the system will apply the brakes lightly. > If you apply the parking brake
> If driving stability control systems are acti-
Increasing speed vated
Press the lever to the pressure point or beyond, Cruise control is not deactivated by use of the
Driving hints
arrow 1, as often as needed until the desired accelerator. The memorised speed is re-estab-
speed is set. lished and maintained when you move off the
> Each time the lever is pressed as far as the accelerator.
pressure point, the speed increases by
approx. 1 km/h or 1 mph. Warning light
> Each time the lever is pressed beyond the The warning light comes on if cruise
pressure point, the speed is increased to control has been deactivated auto-
the next multiple of 10 km/h or 5 mph on the matically, e.g. because DSC has cut
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speedometer display. in. A message appears on the control display.
The system memorises and maintains the
speed. Calling up memorised speed
Briefly press the button, arrow 4. The memo-
Accelerating with the lever rised speed is recalled and maintained.
To accelerate gently: The memorised speed value is erased when the
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Press the lever as far as the pressure point, ignition is switched off, and can no longer be
arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached. called up.
To accelerate more sharply:
Displays in the instrument cluster
Press the lever beyond the pressure point,
arrow 1, until the desired speed is reached.
The car accelerates without the accelerator
pedal being pressed. The system memorises
and maintains the speed.
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Reducing speed
Pull the lever as often as necessary, arrow 2,
until the desired speed is displayed.
Functions as for increasing speed, except that 1 Memorised speed
the car's speed is reduced instead.
2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
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If the display --- km/h or --- mph appears
Driving
Malfunction
The warning light comes on if the
system has failed. A message
appears on the control display. For
further information, see from page 72.
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Everything under control
Overview
Distance recorder, outside Calling up date
temperature display, clock
Controls
Press the button on the flashing turn indicator
lever up; the date is displayed.
Driving hints
1 Knob in the instrument cluster Adjusting date, see page 76.
2 Outside temperature display and clock The display changes between clock and out-
3 Odometer and trip distance recorder side temperature display, date and Check Con-
trol messages by pressing the button up or
Knob in the instrument cluster down repeatedly, see page 73.
> With the ignition switched on
Press the button:
Outside temperature warning
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Resetting trip distance recorder Once the display shows a temperature of below
+36/377, a signal sounds and a warning light
Press button for approx. 5 seconds:
lights up. A message appears on the control
Displaying service requirements, see
display. There is an increased risk of ice.
page 69
Ice can still form even at temperatures
> With the ignition switched off
above +36/377. You should therefore
Press the button:
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drive carefully over bridges and shaded roads;
Displaying time, outside temperature and otherwise there is an increased risk of acci-
distance recorder briefly dent.<
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Revolution counter Energy control
Everything under control
Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant and therefore the engine
become too hot, a warning light will light up. In Fuel tank capacity: approx. 85 litres, approx.
addition, a message will appear on the control 18.7 gal. Notes on refuelling, see page 214.
display. If the car is at an angle for some time, for exam-
Checking coolant level, see page 222. ple on a long mountain road, the value in the dis-
play may fluctuate to some extent.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve
zone, a message appears on the control display
for a short time and the remaining operating
range is displayed on the computer. If the
remaining range is less than approx. 50 km,
approx. 30 miles, the message is displayed per-
manently on the control display.
If the range is below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage
may occur.<
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Computer For a variety of distances
You can show the average speed and average
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Displays in the instrument cluster consumption for two different distances on the
control display, see below and the Journey
computer* section.
Controls
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller to the right to call up
To access the information, press the BC button "Navigation".
on the flashing turn indicator lever. Without navigation system*:
The following items of information are dis- Call up "OBC".
Driving hints
played in the order listed: 3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
> Range troller.
Range
This display indicates how far the car can prob-
Navigation
ably be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.
The distance is calculated on the basis of the
way the car has been driven over the past
30 km, approx. 20 miles.
If the range is below 50 km, approx. 4. Select "Computer" and press the control-
30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the ler.
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engine's functions are not assured and damage
may occur.<
Average speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any
stationary periods where the engine was
switched off.
To reset the average speed: press the BC but-
ton on the flashing turn indicator lever for
approx. 2 seconds. > Estimated time of arrival at destination and
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> Range
tor lever for approx. 2 seconds.
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> Average speed 4. Select "Journey computer" and press the
Everything under control
Resetting values
You can reset the values for average speed and
average consumption:
1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
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3. Press the controller.
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Controls
Service requirements
Driving hints
The distance remaining to the next service and
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its date are displayed briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
For certain items of maintenance work, you can
also call up the distance or time remaining indi-
vidually in the instrument cluster.
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Displaying service requirements
Everything under control
Supplementary information
You can have further information about the until "Service requirements" is selected and
scope of maintenance displayed on the control press the controller.
display, see page 14.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Service" and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
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6. Select "Status" and press the controller. 3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
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4. Select "Service" and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Service requirements" is selected and
press the controller.
6. Select "Status" and press the controller.
7. Select "Stat. vehicle insp." and press the
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controller.
A list of selected maintenance routines and
inspections required by law is displayed.
You can call up more information about each
entry:
Select the entry and press the controller.
Driving hints
8. Select "Schedule date for service" and
press the controller. The month is selected.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
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To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Symbols
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No servicing is currently needed.
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Check Control Explanatory text messages
Everything under control
Principle
The Check Control monitors car functions and
alerts you to any faults in the systems moni-
tored. The system alerts you by means of indi-
cator or warning lights in the instrument cluster,
possibly accompanied by an audible signal, and
text messages at the bottom of the control dis-
play.
Text messages appearing at the lower edge of
Indicator and warning lights the control display explain the meaning of the
indicator and warning lights that have lit up.
means that a Check Control message has Hiding Check Control messages
been issued. The symbol remains visible even if
the Check Control message disappears again
after a short time. The warning lights and text
messages are memorised and can be called up
again subsequently, see also page 73.
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Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the faults have been rectified. These mes-
Overview
sages cannot be hidden. If several faults occur
at the same time, they are displayed in succes-
sion.
Other messages are automatically hidden after
approx. 20 seconds, but are not deleted.
Controls
6. Select a text message and press the con-
troller.
Driving hints
1. Press the button in the flashing turn indica-
tor lever down. "CHECK OK" or the memo-
rised Check Control messages appear in To exit the display:
the display. Select the arrow and press the controller.
"CHECK OK" is displayed if there are no
Navigation
messages. Displaying the urgency of malfunctions
Check Control messages are accompanied
by text messages on the control display.
2. Press the button to call up further mes-
sages or the time and outside temperature.
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Displaying further information
subsequently
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up. Depending on the equipment specification, the
following symbols are displayed alongside the
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
Check Control messages in the memory:
3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
There are no malfunctions in the systems
ler.
monitored.
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Speed limit* Stopwatch*
Everything under control
You can enter a speed at which you are to be iDrive, principle, see page 14.
alerted by means of a Check Control message. 1. Call up the start menu.
You can use this feature e.g. to ensure that you
2. Call up "Navigation".
do not exceed the speed limit in a built-up area.
Without navigation system*:
A renewed reminder of this speed limit will not
Call up "OBC".
be given unless you have undercut it by at least
5 km/h, approx. 3 mph, in the meantime. 3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
Displaying, setting or altering limit 4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
iDrive, principle, see page 14. ler.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Call up "Navigation".
Without navigation system*:
Call up "OBC".
3. Select "On-board Info" and press the con-
troller.
4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
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Settings on the control 2. You may need to move the controller for-
ward once to switch to the first field from
display
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the top.
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button once or twice until
the start menu is displayed.
Controls
3. Turn the controller until "Clock" is selected
and press the controller.
Driving hints
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
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4. Turn the controller until "Set time" is
selected and press the controller.
Setting time
Entertainment
1. Turn the controller until "Clock / Date" is
selected and press the controller.
Adjusting settings
1. Turn the controller to set the hour and press
the controller.
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Switching on hour signal* Brightness of the control display
Everything under control
Shortly before the hour, signal tones will be The brightness is automatically adjusted to
emitted. ambient light conditions. However, you can
Select "Hour memo" and press the controller. adjust the basic setting.
The hour signal is switched on. iDrive, principle, see page 14.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur- 1. Press the button.
rently in use. The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
Setting the time format
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
1. Select "Time format" and press the control-
4. Select "Display settings" and press the
ler.
controller.
2. Select the desired format and press the
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
controller.
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
The setting is saved for the remote control cur- until "Brightness" is selected and press the
rently in use. controller.
Setting date
1. Select "Date" and press the controller.
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5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker 7. Select the desired language and press the
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller controller.
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until "Units" is selected and press the con- The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
troller. rently in use.
Controls
6. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
Driving hints
7. Select the desired unit of measurement and
press the controller.
The settings are saved for the remote control
currently in use.
Navigation
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4. Select "Language / Units" and press the
controller.
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5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Languages" is selected and press the
controller.
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play texts.
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Technical features for driving comfort and
Technical features for driving comfort and safety
safety
Principle
PDC assists you when manoeuvring into
a parking space. Audible signals and a visual
display* indicate that you are approaching an
object in front of or behind your car. Four ultra-
sonic sensors in each bumper measure the dis-
tance from it. The range of these sensors is
approx. 2 m, approx. 7 ft. However, the sensors
at the front and at the two rear corners do not Press the button, the LED lights up.
produce an acoustic warning until an object is
approx. 60 cm or 2 ft away, and approx. 1.50 m
Switching off manually
or 5 ft away in the case of the rear centre sen-
sors. Press the button again; the LED goes out.
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Malfunction until "Manoeuvring aids" is selected and
The LED in the button flashes and a message press the controller.
Overview
appears on the control display. PDC has failed.
Have the system checked.
As a precautionary measure, keep the sensors
clean and free from ice, so that they always
operate reliably. Do not spray for any length of
time with high-pressure cleaning equipment,
and keep cleaning jets at least 10 cm, approx.
4 in, away from the sensors.
Controls
PDC with optical warning*
6. Turn the controller until "Picture combina-
You can have the fact that you are approaching tions" is selected and press the controller.
an object indicated on the control display.
Objects that are further away from the car will
Driving hints
appear on the control display before an audible
warning signal is given.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
If rear view camera is fitted, see Displays,
page 82.
iDrive, principle, see page 14.
1. Press the button.
7. Select "PDC in main screen" and press the
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The start menu is called up.
controller.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. The PDC image is switched on.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The display is shown on the control display as
soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
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PDC is no substitute for your personal
assessment of objects. The sensors have
certain dead areas in which objects cannot
always be detected. In addition, the identifica-
tion of objects may not be possible if the physi-
cal limits of the ultrasonic measuring principle
are exceeded, for instance with trailer noses
4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
and hitches, and thin or wedge-shaped objects.
troller.
Low objects already indicated, such as the kerb,
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker may enter the sensors' dead areas before or
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to the uppermost field. Turn the controller after a continuous audible signal is given.
Higher, protruding objects such as ledges may
not be detectable.
Loud sound sources outside or inside the car
can drown out the PDC signal.<
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Rear view camera* Switching off
Technical features for driving comfort and safety
Principle Automatically
The rear view camera in the tailgate produces a When travelling forwards at more than approx.
picture of the area behind your car on the con- 20 km/h, approx. 12 mph, or after travelling
trol display. approx. 50 m, approx.165 ft.
When parking and manoeuvring, in addi-
Manually
tion look around the car to check the traf-
fic situation, otherwise other road users or Press the button again; the LED will go out.
objects outside the rear view camera's picture
range could create an accident risk.< Driver assistance functions
Depending on the situation, the following func-
Switching on tions may improve the effectiveness of the rear
view camera.
Automatically They can only be activated if the tailgates are
Engage transmission position R while the entirely shut.
engine is running.
If the Park Distance Control PDC picture Line markings
is shown on the control display, you can The line markings are superimposed on the pic-
change over to the rear view camera picture, ture from the rear view camera. They help you
see Displays, page 82.< to estimate how much space you need for park-
ing and manoeuvring on a flat surface.
Manually To assess how much space is required, turn the
steering wheel until the line markings lead into
the parking space you have chosen or the
manoeuvring space you wish to use.
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How to use line markings and turning The zoom function can be activated with the
circle lines rear view camera activated. It will be deacti-
Overview
1. Position the car such that the turning circle vated from a speed of approx. 7 km/h, approx.
lines lead into the limits of the parking 4 mph.
space.
Obstacle marking
3D shaped markings are displayed in the rear
view camera picture. The colour gradations cor-
respond to the Park Distance Control markings
and help you to estimate how far away the
Controls
object in the picture is.
When reversing at more than approx. 20 km/h,
approx. 12 mph, the obstacle marking is deacti-
vated.
2. Turn the steering wheel until the line mark- Activating driver assistance functions
Driving hints
ings are aligned with the turning circle lines.
The driver assistance functions can be active
This will set the steering wheel to a position that simultaneously. The zoom function for trailer
uses the car's smallest possible turning circle towing can only be activated on its own, with
when you park the car. the rear view camera switched on.
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1. Press the controller.
At low speeds, the camera is panned towards
the road surface; at higher speeds, it is panned 2. Select the desired function and press the
towards the horizon. controller.
The picture area that is currently most relevant
is thus shown enlarged on the control display. With rear view camera switched off
To activate virtual camera panning, select the 1. Press the button.
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camera picture "Camera picture on full screen", The start menu is called up.
see Displays on page 82. 2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
Trailer tow hitch zoom*
4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
To facilitate connecting up a trailer, the picture troller.
area around the trailer tow hitch can be zoomed.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
You can estimate the distance between the to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
trailer and the trailer tow hitch with the aid of until "Manoeuvring aids" is selected and
two static lines. The lines indicate a distance of press the controller.
approx. 20 cm, approx. 8 in, or approx. 10 cm,
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approx. 4 in.
A docking-on line determined by the steering
angle helps you to align your trailer tow hitch
with the trailer.
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Technical features for driving comfort and safety
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The lens is heated automatically in frosty condi- helps to keep the car on a stable course, subject
tions. to the limits imposed by the basic laws of
Overview
dynamics, by reducing the engine output and
applying the brakes to individual wheels.
Driving stability control Not even DSC can overcome the laws of
systems physics. It is therefore the driver's
responsibility to adopt a suitable driving style.
Your BMW has a number of systems that help The added safety this provides should not be
to maintain the car's stability even in adverse undermined by taking risks while driving, other-
driving conditions. wise there is a risk of accidents.<
Controls
Anti-lock Brake System ABS Deactivating DSC
ABS prevents the wheels locking when the
brakes are applied. The car can consequently
still be steered even when the brakes are
applied hard. This increases active driving
Driving hints
safety.
ABS is ready to operate each time the engine is
started. Safe braking, see page 127.
Navigation
10 seconds. Both Dynamic Traction Control
Electronic Brake Force Distribution DTC and DSC are deactivated. No stabilising
The system regulates the braking pressure on intervention will now take place.
the rear wheels in order to stabilise the braking
A message appears on the control display.
behaviour.
Please also observe the supplementary infor-
mation given there.
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Brake assist
In the interests of dynamic stability, activate
If the brake is pressed down rapidly, this system
DSC again as soon as possible.
automatically boosts the braking force to a
maximum and thus helps to keep the braking
Activating DSC
distance as short as possible when a full brake
application is made. It also makes full use of the Press the button; the indicator light in the
advantages offered by ABS. instrument cluster goes out.
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Dynamic Traction Control DTC xDrive
Technical features for driving comfort and safety
DTC is a version of DSC that has been traction- xDrive is the four-wheel-drive system on your
optimised for particular operating conditions, X5. The combined effect of xDrive and DSC fur-
e.g. driving on roads where the snow has not ther optimises traction and driving dynamics.
been cleared. The system assures maximum The xDrive four-wheel drive system distributes
traction, but with reduced dynamic stability. the torque flow variably to the front and rear
You should therefore drive with caution. wheels in accordance with the driving situation
In the following exceptional situations it may be and the condition of the road surface.
best to activate DTC for a short time:
Hill Descent Control HDC
> When driving in sand, uphill on snow-cov-
ered roads, in slush or on unploughed,
Principle
snow-covered roads
HDC reduces the car's speed when driving
> For rocking the car out of a hollow or start-
down steep inclines and thus makes your BMW
ing in deep snow or sand, or on a loose sur-
even easier to control in such conditions. The
face
car will then move at about walking pace, with-
> When driving with snow chains* out your having to regulate its speed.
HDC can be activated at speeds of less than
Activating DTC approx. 35 km/h, approx. 22 mph. When the car
starts to travel downhill, its speed of below
approx. 35 km/h, approx. 22 mph, is automati-
cally reduced to about walking pace, approx.
8 km/h, approx. 5 mph, and this speed is then
maintained.
Only use HDC in transmission positions D or R.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again; the DTC indicator light
in the instrument cluster goes out.
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Displays* in the instrument cluster
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Controls
1 Increasing speed
2 Pull as far as the pressure point: 1 Display of target speed
To reduce the speed to approx. 6 km/h, 2 HDC display
approx. 4 mph
3 Pull beyond the pressure point: Malfunction
On gradients steeper than 10 Ξ, to reduce HDC is temporarily unavailable in the following
Driving hints
the speed to approx. 4 km/h, approx. situations due to the high temperature of the
2.5 mph brakes:
> If the LED in the button and the HDC display
Activating HDC go out when in the HDC mode.
> If the LED in the button and the HDC display
do not light up when the button is pressed.
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systems
Avoid rough terrain, do not use the accel-
erator's full-throttle and kick-down posi-
tions and do not apply the brakes hard, to avoid
the risk of damage to the driveline or acci-
Press the button, the LED lights up. dents.<
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The display HDC appears in the instrument
cluster*.
When the car is being braked automatically, the Adaptive Drive*
LED flashes.
Principle
Deactivating HDC Adaptive Drive reduces the body's lateral
Press the button again. The LED and the HDC incline, which occurs when a corner is taken at
display go out. speed or as a result of high-speed evasive
manoeuvres. Adaptive Drive in addition reduces
HDC is also deactivated at speeds of more than
the degree by which the steering needs to be
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Suspension settings
You can choose between two suspension set-
tings.
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time a tyre or wheel is changed and whenever a 4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
trailer is attached or removed.< troller.
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5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
System limits to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
The Run Flat Indicator is unable to warn until "Flat Tyre Monitor" is selected and
the driver of sudden, severe tyre damage press the controller.
caused by external factors, nor can it identify
the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably
occur in all four tyres over a lengthy period of
time.<
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In the following situations, the system could be
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:
> If the system has not been initialised
> When driving on snow-covered or slippery
surfaces
Driving hints
> When driving with an enthusiastic style, 6. Start the engine but do not drive off yet.
causing the driven wheels to spin, high lat- 7. Select "Confirm tyre pressure" and press
eral acceleration the controller.
> When driving with snow chains* 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. The
The Run Flat Indicator is unable to function if message "activation phase..." is displayed.
the compact wheel* is fitted.
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Initialising is completed by driving the car;
this process can be interrupted at any
time. Initialising resumes automatically when
you continue your journey. Do not initialise the
system while driving with snow chains* or a
compact wheel* fitted.<
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iDrive, principle, see page 14.
9. Drive off.
1. Press the button.
Initialising is completed during the journey.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. Indication of a flat tyre
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. The warning light shows red. A mes-
sage appears on the control display.
An audible signal also sounds. There
is a flat tyre or substantial loss of tyre pressure.
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Airbags
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Controls
The following airbags are stowed beneath the If the airbag occupant restraint system devel-
covers indicated: ops a fault, is shut down out of use or has been
1 Front airbags activated, have it checked, repaired or disman-
tled and the airbag generators scrapped only by
2 Head-level airbag
BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to
Driving hints
3 Side airbags* in the seat backs BMW specifications and has suitably trained
personnel and the necessary permits for han-
Protective effect dling explosive devices. Any careless or
Failure to comply with the notes on unskilled interference with the system could
page 38 may put your personal safety at otherwise lead to its failure or to accidental trig-
risk.< gering with the risk of injury.<
The front airbags protect the driver and front
passenger in the event of a head-on collision, if Operational status of airbag system
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the protective action of the seat belts alone
would be insufficient. The head-level and side
airbags provide protection in the event of a
side-on collision. The side airbag has the effect
of supporting the upper body from the side. The
head-level airbag supports the head of the
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seat's occupant.
The airbags have been designed specifically
not to be activated by every collision, e.g. they
will not trigger in the event of minor accidents or From radio readiness, see page 54, the warning
rear-end collisions. light lights up for a short time to indicate that the
Never attach any material to the airbag entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are
covers with adhesive, place material over operational.
them or modify them in any way. Do not dis-
mantle the airbag occupant restraint system. Airbag system faulty
Do not modify the individual components of the > Warning light does not light up from radio
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Head-Up Display* 1. Press the button.
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4. Select "Display settings" and press the Always have a windscreen replaced only either
controller. by BMW Service or by a workshop that oper-
Overview
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker ates to BMW specifications and has suitably
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller trained personnel.
until "Head-Up Display" is selected and
press the controller. Care notes
6. Move the highlighted marker to the second For useful information about this subject, see
field from the top. Turn the controller until the booklet Looking after your car.
"Brightness / Position" is selected and To avoid damage when cleaning the
press the controller. Head-Up Display's cover, use only a soft,
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non-scratching cloth or a cleaning cloth for dis-
play screens.<
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7. Move the controller to the left or right as
necessary to select "Head-Up Display off-
set" or "Image position".
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
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is obtained.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Notes
The visibility of information in the Head-Up Dis-
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play is influenced by:
> Sunglasses with certain polarisation filters
> Certain seated positions
> Objects resting on the Head-Up Display's
cover
> Wet roads and poor light conditions
If the image is shown distorted, have the basic
settings checked.
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Special windscreen
The windscreen constitutes part of the system.
The windscreen is shaped in a way that satisfies
the requirements of the Head-Up Display and
permits the projection of precise images. A film
in the windscreen prevents double images
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Lights
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until "Light" is selected and press the con- 6. Select "Home lights" and press the control-
troller. ler.
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7. Turn the controller to set the required dura-
tion.
8. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Controls
The daytime running lights come on in
position 3, and with xenon headlights* also in
6. Select "Welcome light" and press the con- position 0. With xenon headlights, the light out-
troller. put is lower than that of the low-beam head-
Daytime running lights are switched on. lights.
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
Driving hints
Activating/deactivating daytime
rently in use.
running lights
Headlight courtesy delay feature iDrive, principle, see page 14.
If you activate the headlight flasher after parking 1. Press the button.
the car, with the lights switched off, the low- The start menu is called up.
beam headlights light up and remain lit for a cer- 2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
tain time. You can adjust the operating period or 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
deactivate the function using iDrive.
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4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
iDrive, principle, see page 14. troller.
1. Press the button. 5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
The start menu is called up. to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. until "Light" is selected and press the con-
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. troller.
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4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
troller.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Light" is selected and press the con-
troller.
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Adaptive Head Light* Headlight beam throw
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adjustment
Principle
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con- Halogen lights
trol system that makes it possible to illuminate
the road surface more effectively. The light
cones from the headlights are directed to suit
the road ahead on the basis of steering angle
and other parameters.
On tight bends, e.g. hairpin bends, or when
turning at a junction, one of the front fog lights is
switched on up to a speed of approx. 40 km/h,
approx. 25 mph. This illuminates the inside of
the bend more effectively.
The beam throw of the low-beam headlights
must be adjusted manually to suit the load car-
Activating Adaptive Head Light
ried in the car, otherwise the drivers of oncom-
With the ignition switched on, turn the light ing vehicles could be dazzled.
switch to the position for automatic driving
The second value in each case applies when
lights control, see page 92.
towing a trailer.
A cornering light is activated automatically by
movement of the steering or use of the turn Without self-levelling suspension
indicators.
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
To avoid dazzling drivers of oncoming vehicles,
1 / 1 = 5 persons without luggage
Adaptive Head Light points towards the front
passenger's side when the car is stationary. 1 / 2 = 5 persons with luggage
When reversing, only the cornering light is 2 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
active and illuminates the zone on the outside of
the bend. With self-levelling suspension
0 / 1 = 1 to 2 persons without luggage
Malfunction
0 / 0 = 5 persons without luggage
The LED next to the symbol for automatic driv-
ing lights control flashes. Adaptive Head Light 0 / 1 = 5 persons with luggage
is faulty or has failed. Have the system checked 1 / 2 = 7 persons with luggage
as soon as possible. With two seat rows:
1 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
With three seat rows:
2 / 2 = 1 person, load area full
Comply with rear axle load limit, see page 241
onwards.
Xenon headlights*
The headlight beam throw is regulated auto-
matically, e.g. when accelerating and braking
and to adapt to the different loads being carried.
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High-beam headlights/ the high-beam headlights on and off in the
usual way.
parking lights
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Activating the system
1. Turn the light switch to position 3, see
page 92.
2. With the low-beam headlights switched on,
briefly press the flashing turn indicator lever
towards high-beam headlights.
Controls
1 High-beam headlights
2 Headlight flasher
3 Parking lights
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Right or left parking lights*
There is an additional option of switching on the
lights on the side of the car facing the road The indicator light in the instrument
when parked. cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlights assistant is active. The
Switching on lights are turned up and down automatically as
After parking the car, push the lever up or down the system responds to traffic travelling in front
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beyond the pressure point, arrow 3. and in the oncoming direction, and also when
ambient lighting is sufficient, e.g. in built-up
The parking lights will drain the battery.
areas.
Do not leave them switched on for too
long, otherwise the engine may fail to start.<
Turning up and down manually
Switching off You can intervene at any time as required or if
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required by the situation:
Press the lever briefly in the opposite direction
as far as the pressure point, arrow 3. > If the high-beam headlights assistant has
switched on the high-beam headlights but
you would prefer the low-beam headlights
to be switched on, simply use the flashing
High-beam headlights
turn indicator lever to turn the lights down.
assistant* This will deactivate the high-beam head-
lights assistant.
Principle To reactivate the system, press the flashing
This system switches the high-beam head- turn indicator again briefly towards high-
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To reactivate the system, press the flashing 4. Select "Vehicle / Tyres" and press the con-
Lights
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If automatic driving lights control has Switching the interior light on/off
been activated, the low-beam headlights manually
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light up automatically when the front fog lights
are switched on.<
Controls
Press the button.
Instrument lighting
To switch off the light permanently, press and
hold down the button for about 3 seconds.
If you switch on the independent ventila-
Driving hints
tion system* or auxiliary heater* with the
remote control, the interior light will light up for
a short time by way of confirmation.<
Reading lights
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knurled wheel.
Interior light
The interior light, the footwell lights*, the door
entry lighting*, the load area lights and the
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ground lights* are controlled automatically. There are reading lights at the front and rear*
The ground lights feature LEDs in the door han- next to the interior lights. To switch on and off,
press the respective button.
dles to illuminate the outside area in front of the
doors.
To save the battery, all the lights in the car
will be switched off approx. 15 minutes
after radio readiness has been switched off, see
Start/stop button on page 54.<
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Climate
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Automatic air conditioning
Overview
Controls
1 Seat heating, driver's side 45 7 Recirculated-air mode
2 Adjusting air volume manually 8 Rear window heating
3 AUTO program 9 Defrosting windows and removing mist
4 Temperature 10 Air inlet grille for inside temperature sensor,
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5 Seat heating, front passenger's side 45 keep unobstructed
6 Switching cooling function on/off manually The current setting for the air distribution is dis-
played on the control display.
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select an inside temperature 4 that you find
The automatic air conditioning
comfortable.
attains this temperature as quickly
The following sections inform you in detail as possible regardless of the season by using
about how to adjust the settings. maximum cooling or heating power if neces-
sary. The temperature is then maintained.
AUTO program
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The highest setting produces the maximum
The AUTO program takes charge heating output, irrespective of the outside tem-
of setting the air volume and air perature. The lowest setting produces maxi-
distribution to the windscreen and mum cooling output.
side windows, to the upper body
The automatic air conditioning does not
and to the footwell.
have sufficient time to establish the set
The cooling function is switched on automati- temperature when temperature settings are
cally in the AUTO program. changed quickly in succession.<
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Adjusting temperature for the upper Adjusting air volume manually
Climate
2. Move the controller to the left to call up The higher the air volume, the more effective
"Climate". the air conditioning will be.
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Switching cooling function on and off Ventilation at front
Air is cooled and dried when the
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cooling function is switched on,
then reheated to suit the tempera-
ture setting. Depending on weather conditions,
the windscreen may fog over momentarily
when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
cally in the AUTO program. The interior can
only be cooled when the engine is running.
Controls
1 Knurled wheels for continuous opening and
Recirculated-air mode closing of the vents
If the air outside the car has an 2 Lever for adjusting the direction of the air-
unpleasant odour or contains pol- flow
lutants, the supply to the interior of
Do not drop any foreign objects into the
Driving hints
the car can be shut off temporarily.
outlets, otherwise they could be blown
The air inside the car is then recirculated.
out with some force and cause injury.<
If the windows mist over in the recircu-
lated-air mode, press the AUTO button or
Ventilation for cooling
switch off the recirculated-air mode and
Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed
increase the air volume if necessary.
towards you, e.g. if the car's interior has
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
become hot.
continuously for lengthy periods, as the quality
of the air inside the car will otherwise gradually
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deteriorate.< Draught-free ventilation
Turn outlets so that the airflow passes the
Switching the automatic air occupants without striking their bodies directly.
conditioning off and on
Turn anti-clockwise to select the Ventilation at rear
lowest blower speed. After about
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1 second, turn anti-clockwise
again; the automatic air condition-
ing is switched off.
The automatic air conditioning is switched on
again by pressing any button.
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Heating and ventilation, third seat row
Climate
1 Knurled wheel:
> To activate heating and air distribution in
the footwell:
Turn forwards
> To distribute the air to the storage area
between the seats:
Turn to rear
2 Button for switching on the blower:
LED on
The heating is not operational until the
blower is switched on. After the heating
has been switched off, the blower can be used
to circulate the air inside the car, e.g. at high
temperatures. To do this, turn knurled wheel 1
to the rear and switch on the blower, button 2.<
Microfilter
The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the
incoming air. This filter is changed by BMW
Service during routine maintenance work.
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Automatic air conditioning with extended range of features*
Overview
Controls
1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver's 8 Switching cooling function on/off manually
side 45, 46 9 Automatic Air Recirculation Control AUC/
2 Temperature, left-hand side of interior recirculated-air mode
compartment 10 Manual air volume adjustment, switching
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3 AUTO program off automatic air conditioning, residual heat
4 Temperature, right-hand side of interior 11 Rear window heating
compartment 12 Defrosting windows and removing mist
5 Maximum cooling effect 13 Air inlet grille for inside temperature sensor,
6 Seat heating and ventilation, front passen- keep unobstructed
ger's side 45, 46 14 Manual air distribution, driver's side
7 Manual air distribution, front passenger's The current setting for manual air distribution is
side
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displayed on the control display.
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select an inside temperature you find comforta- such a way as to avoid or minimise condensa-
ble. tion on the window surfaces.
The following sections inform you in detail
about how to adjust the settings. Intensity of the AUTO program
Most settings are saved for the remote control You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-
currently in use, see also Personal Profile set- gram by pressing the AUTO button repeatedly.
tings on page 27. The current setting is displayed on the auto-
matic air conditioning display whenever you
AUTO program press the button.
The AUTO program takes charge You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO
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Selecting program Pressing the AUTO button cancels the
Press the button as often as nec- manual air distribution settings.<
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essary until the desired program is The air volume continues to be regulated auto-
shown on the control display. matically when the air distribution is adjusted
manually.
Adjusting air distribution individually –
individual program Switching cooling function on and off
The settings are memorised in this program. Air is cooled and dried when the
iDrive, principle, see page 14. cooling function is switched on,
then reheated to suit the tempera-
Controls
1. Press the button.
ture setting. Depending on weather conditions,
The start menu is called up.
the windscreen may fog over momentarily
2. Move the controller to the left to call up "Cli- when the engine is started.
mate".
The cooling function is switched on automati-
3. Select "Air distribution" and press the con- cally in the AUTO program. The interior can
troller.
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only be cooled when the engine is running.
Settings for the driver's and front passen-
ger's side can be made separately via the Maximum cooling effect
field on the right-hand or left-hand side.
At outside temperatures above
4. Select driver's or front passenger's side as approx. 0 6/32 7 and when the
appropriate. engine is running, you will obtain a
Move the controller repeatedly to the right maximum cooling effect as soon as
or left to select the driver's or front passen- possible.
ger's side.
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The automatic air conditioning enters the recir-
5. Move the controller to select the required culated-air mode at the lowest temperature
field. possible. Air flows at maximum rate from the
6. Turn the controller to adapt the air distribu- outlets for the upper body area. You should
tion. therefore open these outlets for maximum cool-
ing.
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Automatic Air Recirculation Control
AUC/recirculated-air mode
If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odour or contains pol-
lutants, the supply to the interior of
the car can be shut off. The air
inside the car is then recirculated. In AUC mode,
a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air
Driver's side: and shuts it out automatically.
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1 Air to windscreen and side windows Three operating modes can be obtained in suc-
2 Air to the upper body area cession by pressing this button repeatedly:
3 Air to footwells > LED off: ambient air is constantly entering
the car.
Front passenger's side:
> Left-hand LED on, AUC mode: the system
4 Air to the upper body area
will identify pollutants in the ambient air and
5 Air to footwells
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> Right-hand LED on, recirculated-air mode: Switching the automatic air
Climate
Residual heat
Heat from the engine is stored and used to heat
the car's interior, for instance when waiting out-
side a school to collect a child.
Switching on
Residual heat utilisation can be
switched on by pressing the right-
1 Knurled wheels for continuous opening and
hand side, provided the following
closing of the vents
conditions are met:
2 Lever for adjusting the direction of the air-
> Up to 15 minutes after the engine has been
flow
switched off
Do not drop any foreign objects into the
> The engine is at operating temperature
outlets, otherwise they could be blown
> Battery voltage is sufficient out with some force and cause injury.<
> The outside temperature is below 256/
777 Ventilation for cooling
REST appears in the automatic air conditioning Adjust the outlets so that cool air is directed
display when residual heat utilisation is towards you, e.g. if the car's interior has
switched on. become hot.
From radio readiness, you can adjust the inside
temperature, air volume and air distribution. Draught-free ventilation
Turn outlets so that the airflow passes the
Switching off occupants without striking their bodies directly.
Press the left-hand side for longer to select the
lowest blower speed. Residual heat utilisation
can be switched off by pressing it a further time.
REST in the automatic air conditioning display
goes out.
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Ventilation at rear The heating is not operational until the
blower is switched on. After the heating
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has been switched off, the blower can be used
to circulate the air inside the car, e.g. at high
temperatures. To do this, turn knurled wheel 1
to the rear and switch on the blower, button 2.<
Controls
addition removes gaseous pollutants from the
1 Knurled wheels for continuous opening and
air entering the car. This combined filter is
closing of the vents
changed by BMW Service during routine main-
2 Knurled wheel for adjusting the tempera- tenance work.
ture to the upper body area: You can call up further information on the con-
> Turned towards blue: cooler trol display, see page 69.
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> Turned towards red: warmer
3 Lever for adjusting the direction of the air-
flow
Rear automatic air
conditioning*
Heating and ventilation, third seat row The control panel for the rear automatic air con-
The air around the third seat row can be heated ditioning is located on the centre console at the
or circulated. The outlets are located next to the rear.
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compartment between the seats and in the
footwell of the third seat row.
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1 Temperature, left-hand side of rear com-
partment
1 Knurled wheel: 2 AUTO program
> To activate heating and air distribution in 3 Display
the footwell:
4 Temperature, right-hand side of rear com-
Turn forwards
partment
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2 Button for switching on the blower: 7 Seat heating, left-hand rear seat
LED on The current setting for temperature and air dis-
tribution is shown on the display 3.
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Activating rear automatic air Temperature
Climate
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Ventilation at rear Independent ventilation
system*/auxiliary heater*
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Principle
The independent ventilation system ventilates
the interior of the car and lowers its temperature
as necessary.
The auxiliary heater heats the interior, and it
facilitates removing snow and ice from the exte-
Controls
rior.
1 Knurled wheels for continuous opening and Two different switch-on times can be preset.
closing of the vents The systems can also be switched on/off using
2 Knurled wheels for adjusting the tempera- the remote control. They remain switched on
ture at upper body level, adjustable sepa- for 30 minutes.
rately for left and right sides: Since current consumption is high, you should
Driving hints
> Turned towards blue: cooler not run the system twice in succession unless
there has in the meantime been an opportunity
> Turned towards red: warmer
to recharge the car's battery by driving the car.
3 Lever for adjusting the direction of the air-
Both systems are controlled via iDrive or using
flow
the remote control, see page 111.
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switch-on time can switch on the independent
ventilation system above outside temperatures
of approx. 15 6/597. In direct mode it is oper-
ational at any outside temperature, but not in
driving mode. If auxiliary heating is not fitted,
the independent ventilation system is opera-
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1 Lever for adjusting the direction of the air- tional at any temperature with a preselected
flow switch-on time.
2 Knurled wheel for continuous opening and Air emerges from the outlets for the upper body
closing of the outlets zone in the instrument panel. Please therefore
leave the outlets open.
Ventilation of the third seat row, see page 107.
Auxiliary heater
The remote control and preselection of a
switch-on time can switch on the auxiliary
heater above outside temperatures of approx.
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From radio readiness, you can adjust the inside The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
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Activating the switch-on time Switching on
Move the controller to the left or right to select 1. Press button 2 until the LED 3 lights up
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"Timer 1" or "Timer 2", then press the control- green.
ler. 2. Within about 3 seconds, press button 2
again. The LED 3 flashes green.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
display flashes.
Switching off
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1. Press button 1 until the LED 3 lights up red.
2. Within about 3 seconds, press button 1
again. The LED 3 flashes red.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
The switch-on time is activated. display goes out.
The symbol on the automatic air conditioning
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display lights up. Interference
The symbol on the automatic air condition- The remote control handset may fail to function
ing display flashes to indicate that the system is properly if there is interference from other
on. equipment or devices which use the same radio
The system in question will only be frequency.
switched on within the next 24 hours. It
must then be reactivated.< Changing the batteries
Change the batteries if the LED no longer lights
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Remote control* up or flashes when the independent ventilation
system or auxiliary heater is switched on or off.
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1 Switching off
2 Switching on 1. Remove the cover for the battery compart-
3 LED ment, see arrow.
off.<
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New remote control
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Practical interior equipment
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Integrated universal remote line at +49 (0)6838 907 277, or
0800 0466 35465 from within Germany.
control*
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Principle Controls, Inc.
The integrated universal remote control
replaces up to three different hand-held trans-
Programming
Controls
mitters for various systems or devices that are
operated by radio remote control, for example a
garage door, a driveway gate or domestic alarm
systems. The integrated universal remote con-
trol identifies and learns the signals transmitted
by the original hand-held transmitters.
Driving hints
The signal from an original hand-held transmit-
ter can be programmed to one of the three
memory buttons 1. The memory button 1 that
has been programmed in this way can then be 1 Memory buttons
used to operate the relevant device when the
2 LED
ignition is switched on. Transmission of the sig-
nal is shown by the LED 2.
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter
If and when you decide to sell your car, in the
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1. Switch on the ignition, see page 54.
interests of security clear the programmed
functions first, see page 114. 2. When using for the first time: press the left
and right memory buttons 1 for approx.
During the programming operation and
20 seconds until LED 2 flashes rapidly. All
before a programmed system is operated
memorised programs are deleted.
with the integrated universal remote control,
make sure that no persons, animals or objects 3. Point the original hand-held transmitter at
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are within the pivoting or movement range of memory buttons 1 at a distance of approx.
the system in question, otherwise there is a risk 10 to 30 cm, approx. 4 to 12 in.
of injury or damage. Comply also with the safety The required distance between the
instructions supplied with the original hand- hand-held transmitter and memory
held transmitter.< buttons 1 depends on the system accord-
ing to which the original hand-held trans-
Checking compatibility mitter operates.<
If this symbol appears on the pack or in 4. Press the command button on the original
the instructions supplied with the origi- hand-held transmitter and the desired
nal hand-held transmitter, you can memory button 1 on the integrated univer-
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assume that the radio remote control device will sal remote control at the same time. The
be compatible with the integrated universal LED 2 initially flashes slowly. When the
remote control. LED 2 starts to flash rapidly, release both
A list of compatible hand-held transmitters can buttons. If LED 2 does not start to flash rap-
be found on the website www.homelink.com. idly after approx. 15 seconds, change the
You can also call the freephone HomeLink hot- distance and repeat the process.
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Digital compass* Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing
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the adjustment knob with a pointed object,
such as a ballpoint pen. The following adjust-
ment options are displayed in succession,
depending on how long you press the adjust-
ment knob:
> Press briefly: to switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: to adjust compass zone
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> 6 to 9 seconds: to calibrate compass
1 Adjustment knob > 9 to 12 seconds: to adjust for left-hand/
right-hand drive
2 Display
> 12 to 15 seconds: setting language
The primary or secondary points of the com-
pass appear on the display to indicate the direc-
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tion in which you are currently travelling.
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Set your car to the applicable compass zone so To change the zone setting, briefly press the
that the compass will function correctly, see the adjustment button until the number of the com-
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world map showing compass zones. pass zone corresponding to your position
To adjust the compass zones, press the adjust- appears.
ment knob for approx. 3–4 seconds. The dis- The compass then becomes operational again
play shows the number of the compass zone after approx. 10 seconds.
set.
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1. Apply the screwdriver from the toolkit, see Connection for external audio
page 225, to one side of the instrument equipment
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panel and open the cover, arrow. You can connect an item of external audio
equipment, e.g. a CD or MP3 player, and play
back music via the car's loudspeakers:
> AUX-In connection, see page 192.
> USB audio interface*, see page 193.
Hand lamp*
Controls
The hand lamp is located in the storage com-
partment between the front seats. Pull the lamp
out of its holder whenever it is needed.
2. Pull the loop upwards, arrow. The glove box
is opened manually. Battery changing
To remove and insert the batteries, unscrew the
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top of the hand lamp.
Dispose of old batteries only at an author-
ised collecting point or hand them in to
BMW Service.<
Storage compartments
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There are storage compartments on the doors
and in the centre console at both the front and
Centre armrest rear*.
There are elasticated pockets* on the back of
Beneath the armrest between the front seats, the front seats.
there is a storage compartment and, depending
Do not place hard or sharp-edged objects
on specification, a cover for the mobile phone
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in the elasticated pockets or net, other-
preparation or snap-in adapter. See also Oper-
wise there will be an increased risk of injury in
ating Instructions for Communication Systems.
the event of an accident.<
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Drinks holders With third seat row
Practical interior equipment
Front
Rear Ashtrays
Front*
Press the button; the lid folds out. Press the button. The ashtray insert pops up
slightly and can then be removed.
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Rear* attempting to insert plugs of the wrong pattern.
This applies to all power sockets in the car.
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In the load area
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Press the entire lid down. The ashtray pops up
and can be removed.
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Front* In the rear centre console
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With the engine running or the ignition switched Pull off the cap or cigarette lighter.
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be removed when it In the storage compartment beneath
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pops back out. the centre armrest
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its
knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.
When leaving the car, remove the remote con-
trol, otherwise children could operate the ciga-
rette lighter and possibly burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical
appliances
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Load area
Practical interior equipment
Roller cover
Removing
1. Release the casing with the button, arrow 1.
2. Swing the casing slightly to the left, arrow 2, Lowering partition net
and take it out.
If you no longer require the partition net, take
hold of the rail at both ends and remove it from
Installing
the holders, arrow 2. Allow the partition net to
To install it, proceed in the reverse order of slide slowly into the cassette.
removing.
Do not allow the partition net to be
retracted in an uncontrolled manner, as
this could result in injuries and cause damage to
the net.<
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Expanding the load area They can be removed at the recesses in the
The rear seat back is split into two sections. You rails. To slide the lashing eyes, press the
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can fold down either section individually as a button.
means of expanding the load area. Please note the information supplied
with load securing equipment.<
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Reach into the recess and pull forwards.
When folding back, make sure that the
Driving hints
catches engage properly. The red warn-
For access to the toolkit, etc.
ing zone in the recess then disappears. If this is
not done, even braking or swerving could be To open, swing up the flap by the handle, see
sufficient to displace items of luggage into the arrow.
occupant compartment, endangering the occu- The floor panel flap can be locked.
pants.<
Comply with the notes on seat belts on Adaptive fixing system*
page 38, or there may be a risk to your The adaptive fixing system is for subdividing
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personal safety.< the load area. It comprises two brackets with a
telescopic rail and tensioning strap. These are
guided in the two rails on the load area floor.
Storage compartments in Before using the adaptive fixing system,
load area fold up the seat backs of the second or
third seat row and engage them, then engage
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Depending on specification, there are the fol-
the partition net, otherwise the load could be
lowing storage options in the load area.
thrown into the car in the event of an accident.<
> Storage compartments behind the detach-
able side trims on the right and left in the
load area, and beneath the floor panel flap.
> Storage tray* beneath the floor panel flap,
capacity approx. 80 litres, approx. 2.8 cu ft.
> Tensioning straps* on the left and right side
trim for securing small items.
> Hooks* e.g. for shopping bags or carrier
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Inserting brackets Removing brackets
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The two brackets are connected by a telescopic Press down the brackets as far as the recesses
rail. in the rails and remove them.
1. Insert the brackets at the recesses in the rail
on the luggage compartment floor.
2. Press down the brackets to slide them into
Ski bag*
the desired position. This enables up to four pairs of standard skis or
3. Check that the brackets are located firmly. up to two snowboards to be carried safely and
They must be clearly heard to engage. kept clean.
Do not place any items of the load on the You can stow skis up to a length of 2.10 m,
brackets, otherwise they could be approx. 7 ft, with the aid of the ski bag. If skis of
released.< this length are carried, however, the capacity of
the ski bag is lower in view of its tapered design.
Subdividing the load area Before loading the ski bag, fold in the
screen of the rear-compartment DVD
system*, otherwise the screen could be dam-
aged.<
Loading
1. Fold down the centre armrest, press the
button and open the cover.
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strap into the centre belt buckle marked The ski bag can be removed completely, e.g. for
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CENTER. ease of drying or so that you can use other fit-
tings in its place.
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Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap pro-
tective material around any sharp edges to 1. Pull the handle forward, arrow 1.
avoid causing damage.
2. Lift out the ski bag, arrow 2.
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Securing the load 3. Close the lid in the load area.
For more information about the various
fittings available, contact BMW Service.<
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After loading the ski bag, secure the bag and its
contents by tightening the retaining strap at its
turnbuckle.
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Secure the ski bag in the manner
described, otherwise even heavy braking
or sudden swerving could be sufficient to
endanger the car's occupants.<
To stow away the ski bag, follow the opposite of
the procedure for loading.
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Driving hints
Here is a variety of information that you may
require in particular driving situations or
operating modes.
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Mobile communication equipment 10 in, and no faster than walking pace at that
BMW advises against the use of mobile depth, otherwise the auxiliary heater may be
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communication equipment such as damaged.<
mobile phones inside the car, unless they are
directly connected to an outside aerial. Mutual Safe braking
interference between the car's electronics and Your BMW is equipped with ABS as standard.
such equipment cannot be entirely ruled out. Where a situation requires you to apply the
There is moreover no guarantee that the radia- brakes hard, you are advised to do so. Since the
tion generated when such devices are transmit- car remains steerable, you can avoid obstacles
ting will be dissipated out of the car's interior.< by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as
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possible.
Climatic comfort windscreen* The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal,
combined with the sound of the hydraulic sys-
tem operating, indicates that ABS is interven-
ing.
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Wet roads
In wet conditions or heavy rain, apply the brakes
briefly with slight pedal pressure every few kilo-
metres or miles. When doing so, make sure that
no other road user is endangered. The resulting
Use the area marked in the illustration for heat dries the brake discs and pads. The brak-
garage-door openers, electronic devices for toll ing force will then be available immediately if
logging, or similar. This area does not have an needed.
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infrared-reflecting coating and is clearly distin-
guishable from inside the car. Downhill gradients
To avoid impairing the efficiency of the
Aquaplaning brake system as a result of overheating,
When driving on wet or slushy surfaces, drive down long or steep descents in the gear
reduce speed to prevent a wedge of water that allows you to keep brake applications to a
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forming between the tyre and the road. This sit- minimum. Otherwise even slight continuous
uation, known as aquaplaning, means that the pressure on the brake could cause overheating,
tyre can actually lose contact completely with brake pad wear or even brake system failure.<
the road surface, so that neither can the car be The engine's braking effect can be further
steered nor the brakes be properly applied.< boosted by shifting down in the automatic
The risk of aquaplaning increases along with transmission's manual mode, if necessary right
declining tread depth on the tyres, see also down to first gear, see page 58. This avoids
Minimum tread depth on page 216. placing an excessive burden on the brakes.
Never drive with the transmission in neu-
Wading tral or with the engine switched off;
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Drive through water only to a max. depth engine braking action will not be present, or
of 50 cm, approx. 20 in, and no faster than there will be no power assistance to the brakes
walking pace, otherwise the engine, electrical or steering.
system and transmission may be damaged. Make sure that pedal functions are not impaired
On cars with an auxiliary heater, drive through by floor mats, carpets or other objects.<
water only to a max. depth of 25 cm, approx.
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on the right-hand headlight towards the sustain internal damage. This could lead to sud-
centre of the car. den pressure loss.<
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For driving on the right:
Push the lever on the left-hand headlight Loading
towards the centre of the car, and the lever
on the right-hand headlight towards the
outside of the car.
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Driving hints
2. Replace the cover and make sure that it
engages audibly.
Xenon headlights*
1. For driving on the left:
Pull the lever on the left-hand headlight up,
arrow 1, and push the lever on the right- > Position heavy objects low down and as far
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hand headlight down, arrow 2. forward as possible, ideally directly behind
For driving on the right: the rear seat back.
Pull the lever on the right-hand headlight > Wrap protective material round sharp cor-
up, arrow 1, and push the lever on the left- ners and edges.
hand headlight down, arrow 2.
> When carrying very heavy loads with no
passengers on the back seat, insert each of
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the outer seat belts into their opposite
buckles.
> Do not stack items higher than the top edge
of the seat backs.
> Use the partition net to protect passengers,
see page 120. Make sure that objects can-
not poke through the partition net.
Place protective material around sharp-
2. Replace the cover and make sure that it edged or pointed objects which could strike
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Trailer tow hitch* load for the car. The smaller value is the limit
Cars fitted with a trailer tow hitch prior to deliv- which should be adhered to.
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ery are equipped with uprated suspension at
the rear axle and a more powerful engine cool- Tyre pressures
ing system, as appropriate for the model. Take great care to check the car's and the
Look after a detachable ball end in accordance trailer's tyre pressures. For the car, the tyre
with the manufacturer's operating instructions, inflation pressures for heavy loads apply, see
to ensure that it can be fitted and removed with- page 216. After each correction of the tyre
out difficulty. pressures, reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator,
see page 87. For the trailer, comply with the
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Due to the body reinforcements at the rear end
manufacturer's specifications.
of the car, the effect of the regenerable bumper
system is limited.
Run Flat Indicator
Stowing away Reinitialise the Run Flat Indicator after a trailer
has been attached or detached, see page 87.
The detachable ball hitch is stowed away in the
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load area, beneath the floor panel flap.
Outside mirrors
Fitting and removing Two outside mirrors which bring both rear cor-
ners of the trailer into your field of view are
The procedure for fitting and removing the ball
required by law. Mirrors of this kind can be
hitch is described in the enclosed manufac-
obtained from BMW Service as optional acces-
turer's operating instructions.
sories.
Before a journey
Electrical consumers
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Nose weight When towing a caravan, try to avoid operating
electrical equipment for too long at a time, in
It is important to ensure that the nose weight is
order to limit the drain on the car's battery.
never less than a minimum of 25 kg, approx.
55 lb. Information about nose weight limits is The power output of the trailer's rear lights
given from page 242 onwards. The nose weight must not exceed the following values:
Flashing turn indicators: 21 W each side
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should be kept close to this limit.
Stop lights: 30 W each side
The trailer's nose weight affects the towing
Brake lights: 42 W total
vehicle and thus increases its weight. The
Rear fog lights: 42 W total
weight of the trailer tow hitch and the nose
Reversing lights: 42 W total.
weight reduce the maximum payload of your
BMW. Please ensure that these do not cause Before starting a journey, check that the
the gross weight limit of the towing vehicle to be trailer's rear lights are operating correctly.
exceeded if a trailer is being towed. Driving without functioning rear lights could put
other road users at risk.<
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Towing a trailer
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impaired by moisture.
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> Depending on the properties of the road or
track, it may be helpful to activate DTC
briefly, see Dynamic Traction Control DTC
on page 84.
> If the wheels under one side of the car spin,
press the accelerator down far enough to
prompt the driving stability control systems
to distribute the propulsive power appropri-
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ately between the individual wheels.
After driving on rough tracks, please observe
the following points, to uphold the safety of your
BMW:
> Clean coarse dirt off the body.
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> Remove mud, snow, ice, etc. from the
wheels and tyres, and check the tyres for
damage.
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Navigation
This chapter describes how you can enter
destinations and choose your route, so that
your navigation system guides you reliably
to your destination.
Your navigation system can determine the pre- 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
cise position of your car by means of satellites the assistance window.
and guide you reliably to any specified destina-
tion.
Navigation DVD
Inserting navigation DVD
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and press the controller.
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The arrow view is flashed up.
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Destination input
Destination input
You can choose from the following options for Calling up navigation
entering a destination:
iDrive, for principle see page 14.
> Entering a destination manually, see below
1. Press the button.
> Entering a destination via voice com-
The start menu is called up.
mands*, see page 142
2. Move the controller to the right to call up
> Selecting the destination via Information,
"Navigation".
see page 144
> Selecting a destination from a list, see Des-
tinations list, page 146
> Selecting a destination from the address
book, see page 146
> Selecting home address, see page 148
Once you have selected a destination, you are
ready to start route guidance, see page 151.
You can also store a destination for navigation
under the favourites/programmable memory 3. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
buttons, see page 19. ler.
Only enter data when the car is standing
still, and always obey the traffic regula-
tions and road signs in the event of any contra-
diction between the traffic situation and the
instructions given by the navigation system.
Otherwise, you risk endangering the safety of
the passengers in your car and other road
users.<
Entering a destination
manually
The wordmatch principle makes the input of the
names of towns/cities and streets easier, see
page 150. This makes it possible to enter differ-
ent spellings, and names are completed auto-
matically so that stored names of towns/cities
and streets can be called up quickly.
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1. If necessary, move the highlighted marker Selecting country
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller 1. Select "Country" or the country displayed
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until "Navigation" is selected and press the and press the controller.
controller.
"New destination" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
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The list of available countries is displayed.
2. Select your destination country and press
the controller.
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3. Select "Address input" and press the con- Europe can also be selected.
troller.
At least the town/city or its postcode must be
entered in order to start route guidance.
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2. Select the initial letter and press the con-
troller.
A list of all towns/cities starting with that let-
The system in addition supports you with the ter is shown on the control display.
following special features: 3. To delete any letters, if necessary:
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> If you do not enter a street name, you will be
guided to the centre of the town or city.
> You can skip input of the country, town or
city if you wish to retain previous inputs.
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4. Enter more letters if necessary. 2. Entering postcode:
Destination input
The list is gradually narrowed down with Select the individual characters and press
every subsequent letter that you enter. the controller each time.
> To enter spaces, if necessary:
Select the symbol and press the con-
troller.
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Entering street, house number and 2. Turn the controller to the right until a
junction request appears to enter a street within the
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After entering the street, you can add the junc- country, and press the controller.
tion or house number.
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The street is entered in the same way as the
town/city.
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Entering a house number
All house numbers that are stored on the navi-
gation DVD for the street in question can be
entered.
1. Select "Building number" and press the
Enter the junction in the same way as the street. controller.
2. To enter the house number:
Entering a street without indicating a Select the individual characters and press
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town/city the controller each time.
You can also enter a street without indicating a 3. Move the highlighted marker to the third
town or city. In this case, all streets are offered field from the top. Turn the controller until
within the country indicated. The respective the house number is selected and press the
town or city is shown after the street name. controller.
If a town or city has been entered already, this
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entry can be cancelled. This may be useful in Starting route guidance from a manual
instances where the desired street cannot be destination input
found in the indicated town or city because it
belongs to a different suburb, for example.
1. Move the highlighted marker to the upper-
most field.
The arrow is selected.
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A prerequisite is the use of a suitable navigation Entering a street and a house number
DVD. The street is entered in the same manner as the
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Speak fluently and at normal volume, and avoid town or city.
unnatural emphases and pauses. To enter the house number:
1. Wait for the system to ask for the destina- 1. {Building number}
tion town/city.
2. Say the house number.
2. Say the name of the destination town/
city. Starting route guidance
The system can propose up to {Start guidance}
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6 destinations that match your entries.
Route guidance is started immediately.
Saving a destination
The destination is added to the destination list
or can be stored in the address book.
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{Add to destination list} or
{Add to address book}
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> Select other town/city: {No}
of a map. You can select the destination on the
> Select an entry, e.g. {Entry 3} map by means of cross-hairs and then transfer
> Enter the town/city again: {Repeat} it for route guidance.
> Enter the town/city by spelling: 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
{Spell} ler.
"New destination" is selected.
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The town or city can also be selected from the
2. Press the controller.
list via iDrive:
Turn the controller until the destination is
selected and press the controller.
Identical-sounding towns/cities that can-
not be distinguished by the system are
summarised in a separate list and shown as a
town/city followed by three dots.
If necessary, select this entry using {Yes}. Then
select the desired town/city in the list.<
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3. Select "Destination input map" and press 6. Select the desired menu item:
Destination input
4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs. Selecting the destination via
> Change the scale: turn the controller. Information
> Move the map: move the controller in the
You can call up selected destinations, e.g.
corresponding direction.
hotels, tourist attractions or hospitals, and
The controller can be moved left, right,
transfer them for route guidance if you choose.
forward and back.
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
5. To transfer the destination for route guid-
ler.
ance or save it, press the controller.
The selected destination and further menu 2. Select "Information" and press the control-
items are displayed. ler.
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3. Select town/city: > To establish a telephone connection:
> "On destination" Select the symbol and press the con-
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troller.
> "On location"
> To display further destinations:
> "Other place"
Select the symbol and press the
controller.
> To start a new search:
Select the symbol and press the con-
troller.
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To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
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5. Make your selection, e.g. "Hotels / restau- sented on the map by symbols.
rants", and press the controller. To hide the symbols in the map view:
6. Enter search criteria as required, e.g. the 1. Select the symbol and press the control-
maximum distance from the car's position. ler.
7. Select "<Start search>" and press the con-
troller.
Destinations are displayed on the control
display.
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2. Select "Hide icons" and press the control-
ler.
The symbols are hidden.
To display the symbols:
8. Select a destination and press the control-
Select "Show icons" and press the controller.
ler.
To exit the menu:
The range of information and symbols
Select the arrow and press the controller.
depends on the individual navigation
DVD being used.<
9. Select the desired menu item:
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1. Select "Address book" and press the con- 3. Select "Use current location as address"
troller. and press the controller.
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2. Select "New address" and press the con- The name given can be modified. Operating
troller. principle, see Entering a destination manu-
ally, page 138.
4. Select "Save address" and press the con-
troller.
You can transfer your current position to the
address book even if you have left the area dig-
itised on the navigation DVD. To do this, you
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have to enter a name.
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troller.
4. Enter a name and address, see also Enter- The stored entries are displayed on the
ing a destination manually, page 138. control display.
5. Select "Save address" and press the con-
troller.
The entry is saved in the address book.
You can also save a destination from the desti-
nations list in the address book, see page 146.
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Saving the car's position*
The car's position can be transferred to the
address book.
1. Select "Address book" and press the con- 2. Select an entry and press the controller.
troller.
To start route guidance:
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2. Move the highlighted marker to the third Select "Start guidance" and press the control-
field from the top. Turn the controller until ler.
"New address" is selected and press the
controller.
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Changing destinations from address 5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
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Accepting your home address as a The various criteria are listed on the control
destination display.
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1. Select "Home address" and press the con- 3. Select a route criterion for the route:
troller. > "Use motorways"
2. Select "Start guidance" and press the con- Motorways and arterial roads are given
troller. priority.
> "Exclude motorways"
Changing your home address Motorways are avoided as far as possi-
1. Select "Home address" and press the con- ble.
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troller. > "Fast route"
2. Select "Edit" and press the controller. The fast route, being a combination of
Operating principle, see Entering a destina- the shortest possible route and the fast-
tion manually, page 138. est roads.
> "Short route"
Short route, irrespective of how fast or
Driving hints
Selecting a route slow progress will be.
You can influence the route calculated by 4. Press the controller.
selecting various route criteria. You can change
the route criteria as often as you like during des-
tination input or during route guidance.
The route is planned according to fixed rules.
The type of road is taken into account, e.g.
motorways or winding roads. Details of the road
Navigation
types are stored on the navigation DVD. For this
reason, the route proposed by the system will
not necessarily be the one the driver expects
from experience.
The route criterion is selected.
Altering route criteria 5. Select additional criteria for the route as
Entertainment
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control- appropriate, then press the controller:
ler. > "Dynamic route"*
2. Move the highlighted marker to the third Automatic alteration of route in the event
field from the top. Turn the controller until of traffic obstructions. Depending on the
"Route criteria" is selected and press the type of road and the nature and length of
controller. the traffic congestion, the route can also
be calculated such that it cuts across the
traffic congestion.
> "Exclude toll roads"
Toll roads are avoided as far as possible.
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1. Select the symbol for the route criterion and
Destination input
Wordmatch principle
The wordmatch principle makes the input of the
names of towns/cities and streets easier. It
compares your destination inputs continuously
with the data stored on the navigation DVD, and
reacts even if slight discrepancies are found.
This has the following advantages for you:
> You can also input the names of towns/cit-
ies in a form which differs from the official
version, provided that you use a form that is
familiar in another country or language.
Example:
If you are using the German navigation DVD,
instead of the German name "München"
you can enter the English equivalent
"Munich" or the Italian equivalent
"Monaco".
> When entering the names of towns/cities or
streets, the system completes the name
automatically as soon as it has been identi-
fied beyond doubt.
> The system only accepts name entries
beginning with letters that are stored on the
navigation DVD. This makes it impossible
for an incorrect name or unknown
addresses to be accepted.
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Route guidance
Overview
Starting route guidance During route guidance, you can operate other
equipment items at any time via iDrive. Voice
Via iDrive messages and the displayed direction arrows
notify you in good time of any necessary
iDrive, for principle see page 14.
changes in direction.
1. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller Via favourites/programmable memory
Controls
until "Navigation" is selected and press the buttons
controller.
Press the button ... on which the
2. Select the destination from the destination desired destination is stored, see also page 20.
list and press the controller or enter a new
destination, see page 138.
Driving hints
Route guidance, ending/
resuming
In the arrow or map view
Navigation
3. Select "Start guidance" and press the con-
troller.
Entertainment
In the destination list
This symbol identifies the current destina-
tion.
1. Select the current destination and press the
controller.
Once the route has been calculated, you are
guided by means of arrows or a map view on the
control display.
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2. Select "Stop guidance" and press the con- The arrow view is displayed.
Route guidance
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To exit the menu: 5 Changing map view
Select the arrow and press the controller. > "Map north-oriented"
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> "Map, indicating dir. of travel"
Displaying map view
> "Perspective"
You can have the car's position shown on a
map. After starting route guidance, the planned 6 Altering route criteria
route is shown on the map. 7 Calling up traffic information* manually
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control- 8 Arrow to destination as the crow flies
ler. The expected time of arrival and the distance to
Controls
2. Move the highlighted marker to the fourth the destination will be displayed in the bottom
field from the top. Turn the controller until line of the control display.
the desired map view is selected: To exit the menu:
> "Map north-oriented" Select the arrow and press the controller.
> "Map, indicating dir. of travel" If the scale is smaller than 500 km or 250 miles,
> "Perspective" you can choose whether to align the map point-
Driving hints
ing towards north, in the direction of travel, or in
perspective. At scales from 500 km or
250 miles upward, the map is always displayed
pointing towards north.
Navigation
controller.
The next map view is displayed.
3. Press the controller.
Changing the scale
Turn the controller to alter the scale.
Entertainment
Displaying streets and towns/cities
along the route
You can have the streets and towns/cities along
the route displayed during route guidance.
The distances to be covered along each section
of the route are likewise displayed.
1 Switching spoken instructions on/off 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
2 Starting/ending guidance ler.
3 Selecting the destination via map 2. Move the highlighted marker to the third
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"Route list" is selected and press the con- 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
Route guidance
Congestion messages and direction arrows are 4. Turn the controller until "Language / Units"
also displayed. is selected and press the controller.
To exit the menu: 5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
Select the arrow and press the controller. to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Languages" is selected and press the
controller.
Route guidance by spoken
instructions
Switching spoken instructions on/off
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> To have a voice message repeated: "New route for" is selected and press the
Press the button. controller.
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> Switching spoken instructions on/off:
Press and hold down the button.
Controls
1. Have the last spoken instruction repeated if
desired.
2. Turn the knob during the spoken instruction 3. Turn the controller to enter the desired
until the desired volume is obtained. value, then press the controller.
The route is recalculated.
To exit the menu without altering the route:
Driving hints
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Traffic information*
At any time you can have traffic information dis-
played from radio stations that broadcast traffic
situation information: Traffic Message Channel,
This volume is independent of the volume of the
Navigation
TMC. This traffic information is constantly
audio and video sources. updated with the aid of measurements from
The setting is saved for the remote control cur- traffic control centres and information from
rently in use. congestion detectors.
The traffic information relevant to the route you
are following is displayed automatically during
Changing the route route guidance. It can also be called up manu-
Entertainment
ally via iDrive.
You can also instruct the navigation system to
The traffic information is displayed in the map
deviate from sections of the route during route
view.
guidance. You do this by specifying after how
If BMW Assist is enabled, you can also call up
many kilometres or miles of the original route
traffic information from Traffic Info Plus. See
you wish to return to it.
separate Operating Instructions.
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler. Switching traffic information reception
2. Move the highlighted marker to the third on/off
field from the top. Turn the controller until
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3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
Route guidance
selected and press the controller. selected and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller until "Traffic information 4. Turn the controller until "Traffic information
settings" is selected and press the control- settings" is selected and press the control-
ler. ler.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker 5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Traffic information" is selected and until "Traffic information" is selected and
press the controller. press the controller.
6. Select a TMC station and press the control-
ler.
"AUTO": automatic selection of the TMC
station with the strongest received signal.
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Calling up traffic information manually Displaying detailed traffic information
Select a traffic information item from the list and
Overview
During route guidance press the controller.
During route guidance, traffic information can
be switched on or off in the arrow view or the
map view:
If the symbol appears outlined in red, traffic
information is available for the planned route.
Select the symbol and press the controller.
Controls
To exit the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Driving hints
Traffic information symbols
Traffic event at map scale larger than
10 km or 5 miles, arrow points in
During route guidance, traffic information along affected direction of travel
the planned route will be marked by means of a
A number of traffic situations are
triangle with a red border.
pending. Enlarge the scale to view
The control display will show the traffic informa- each of these individually
tion on the planned route first, sorted by dis-
Navigation
tance from the vehicle's current position. Traffic light failure
Entertainment
"Navigation".
Transport of hazardous load
3. Select "Traffic information" and press the
controller. Oncoming vehicle
Height restriction
No parking
Fog
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Intense rainfall
Slippery road
The control display will show the traffic informa-
tion on the planned route first, sorted by dis-
tance from the vehicle's current position. Cross winds
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Outside of the planned route
Route guidance
Smog
> Map scale up to 10 km or 5 miles:
Symbol with grey border, together with the
Road closed
traffic obstruction symbol
Risk of hold-ups > Map scale from 20 km or 10 miles:
Symbols with a grey edge
Stop-and-go traffic
Traffic information during route
Congestion guidance
The system may respond differently depending
Icy roads on whether "Dynamic route", see page 149, is
selected.
Uneven surface
Displaying traffic obstructions
Accident If the navigation system receives information on
a traffic obstruction and "Dynamic route" is not
Narrow road selected, within approx. 100 km, approx.
50 miles, of the obstruction you are provided
Delay with specific information such as the length of
the obstruction.
Traffic check The last possible turning to leave the route is
displayed to you shortly before you reach it.
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can also be calculated such that it cuts across
the traffic congestion.
Overview
Displaying the car's position*
You can have the car's position displayed even
with route guidance switched off.
1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
Controls
2. Move the highlighted marker to the fourth
field from the top. Turn the controller until
"Vehicle position" is selected and press the
controller.
Driving hints
Navigation
The current position of your BMW is displayed.
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Entertainment
This chapter tells you how to operate the radio,
CD and TV and adjust the tone settings for
these systems.
Controls
The audio and video sources can be operated
via:
> Buttons next to CD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel, see page 9
1 Sound output for entertainment systems
> Favourites/programmable memory but-
on/off, volume
tons, see page 19
> Press: to switch on/off.
Buttons on CD player When switched on, the radio station last
tuned or the CD track last played is
Specification with one disc drive called up.
> Turn: to adjust the volume.
2 Drive for audio CD
3 CD eject
4 Station/track search
> Changing radio stations.
> Selecting tracks for CD player and CD
changer.
> Changing TV channels.
1 Audio output for entertainment systems on/ 5 Drive for navigation DVD
off, volume
> Press: to switch on/off.
When switched on, the radio station last
tuned or the CD track last played is
called up.
> Turn: to adjust the volume.
2 CD eject
3 Drive for audio CD
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Operation via iDrive 20 minutes after the ignition has been switched
iDrive, for principle see page 14. off.
Overview
All you have to do is switch sound output back
1. Press the button.
on.
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller to the rear to call up
"Entertainment". Adjusting the volume
Turn knob 1 on the CD player until the desired
volume is obtained.
Controls
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, see page 9.
With the ignition key in radio readiness position
or higher, the setting is saved for the remote
control currently in use.
Driving hints
Adjusting the volume of traffic reports*
There is a choice of:
Turn knob 1 during a traffic report until the
> "FM" and "AM": radio reception desired volume is obtained.
> "CD": CD player or changer This volume is retained for subsequent traffic
> "Audio AUX": AUX-In connection, USB reports. If other audio or video sources are set
audio interface louder than the traffic reports, the volume of a
> "TV": TV reception report is increased correspondingly.
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> "Set": depending on the audio source in
question, further settings can be made, e.g.
for the radio: switch traffic reports* on/off, Tone settings
update stations with the strongest received You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
signal, store stations, tone control, sample and bass or the speed-dependent volume
stations. increase.
The tone settings are applied to all audio
Entertainment
From another menu, you can switch
directly to the screen last shown, see sources.
Comfort menu item selection, page 16.< With the ignition key in radio readiness position
With the ignition key in radio readiness position or higher, the settings are saved for the remote
or higher, the selected audio source is saved for control currently in use.
the remote control currently in use.
Altering tone settings
1. Press the button.
Switching on/off The start menu is called up.
To switch the sound output for entertainment 2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
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4. Select "Tone" or "Tone / volumes" and Balance and fader
On/off and settings
press the controller. You can adjust volume distribution in the same
way as "Treble / Bass".
> "Balance": left/right volume distribution
> "Fader": front/rear volume distribution
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Professional hifi system* 2. Move the controller to the left or right to
You can choose between stereo and multichan- select the desired frequency range.
Overview
nel playback, surround sound.
1. Select "Surround Settings" and press the
controller.
Controls
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is obtained.
Driving hints
You can reset all tone settings to the default
setting.
1. Call up the start menu.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
4. Select "Tone" and press the controller.
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5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
3. Press the controller. until "Reset" is selected and press the con-
The surround sound effect is switched on. troller.
Equaliser*
Entertainment
You can adjust individual audio frequency
ranges.
1. Select "Equaliser" and press the controller.
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Radio
Radio
Your radio is designed to receive the following Stations are shown on the control display
stations: according to a variety of selection criteria, e.g.
> FM: stations on the VHF waveband "All stations".
> AM: stations on the LW*, MW and SW* If "Autostore" does not show a station in the AM
wavebands waveband or if the displayed stations are no
longer receivable, update the stations with the
> DAB: digitally transmitted stations*, see
strongest received signal, see page 169.
page 174
Changing stations
Listening to the radio
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> "Manual frequency selection": Buttons on CD player
To select the stations that can be received To sample stations, press and hold down
Overview
in addition to those displayed the button for the corresponding
To change the selection criterion: direction.
1. Move the highlighted marker to the second To stop Scan, press the button again.
field from the top.
2. Choose the selection criterion and press Selecting frequency manually
the controller. In "Manual frequency selection" you can select
stations that can be received in addition to
Controls
those displayed.
1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Move the highlighted marker to the second
field from the top.
3. Select "Manual frequency selection" and
Driving hints
press the controller.
Navigation
"Set" is selected.
2. Press the controller.
Further menu items are displayed.
4. Turn the controller to select a particular fre-
3. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
quency.
Entertainment
Updating station with best reception
signal
If on a longer journey you move out of the
reception range of the stations originally
received, you can update the list of stations
received with the strongest signals in the AM
waveband.
1. Select "AM" and press the controller.
The stations are sampled. 2. Move the highlighted marker to the second
To stop sampling: field from the top.
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3. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. 3. Select the desired frequency or station.
Radio
The display of stations with the best reception "Memorised stations" is displayed.
is updated. The frequencies of the stations are 6. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
displayed. ory location is selected.
7. Press the controller.
The station is now memorised.
Memorising stations
Via iDrive
1. Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2. Move the highlighted marker to the second
field from the top. Turn the controller until
the desired selection criterion is selected
and press the controller.
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Via favourites/programmable memory > Where reception conditions are good, the
buttons names of stations are displayed on the con-
Overview
You can also store a station under the favour- trol display. Where reception is poor or in
ites/programmable memory buttons, see also the event of interference, it may take some
page 19. time before the station names will appear in
the display.
1. Select the station.
2. Press the desired button ... for Switching RDS on/off*
longer.
1. Select "FM" and press the controller.
"Set" is selected.
Controls
Changing memory location
2. Press the controller.
1. Select "Memorised stations" and press the
Further menu items are displayed.
controller.
3. Select "RDS" and press the controller.
2. Select the desired station.
"Set" is selected.
3. Press the controller.
Driving hints
Further menu items are displayed.
4. Select "Save" and press the controller.
Navigation
The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Entertainment
The number of the memory location is dis-
played next to the name or frequency of the For the selection criterion "All stations", you
station. can program whether the most frequently used
6. Press the controller. stations are displayed first.
The station is now memorised.
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1. Select "All stations" and press the control- Switching traffic reports on/off
Radio
Traffic reports*
Traffic reports are on.
You can also receive traffic reports while you
Adjusting volume of traffic reports, see
are listening to a CD or watching a TV pro-
page 165.
gramme. For this, the TP function, Traffic Pro-
gramme, must be switched on.
Selecting stations for traffic reports
The radio receives traffic reports even if you are
listening to a station that does not broadcast 1. Press the button.
traffic reports. A second station that broadcasts The start menu is called up.
traffic reports can be received in the back- 2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
ground. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
The following is displayed on the control dis- selected and press the controller.
play, see page 18: 4. Turn the controller until "Traffic information
> "TP": settings" is selected and press the control-
Traffic information is switched on. ler.
> "T":
Traffic information is off but traffic reports
can be received.
> No display:
No traffic reports can be received.
The navigation system's spoken instructions
are not interrupted by traffic reports.
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to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
Overview
until "TP" is selected and press the control-
ler.
Controls
6. Select a station broadcasting traffic reports
and press the controller.
Driving hints
"TP AUTO": automatic selection of the traf-
fic report station with the strongest
received signal.
Navigation
Traffic reports are on.
If you choose a traffic report station, broadcast-
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ing of traffic reports is automatically switched
on.
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Digital radio DAB*
Digital radio DAB
You will hear the station last selected. To change a station via buttons on the CD
player:
The station as well as different ensembles, if
applicable, appear on the control display. Press the button next to the CD player
or the button on the steering wheel in the corre-
sponding direction.
The next station displayed will be called up.
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Changing selection criteria 4. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
In addition to the stations currently displayed,
Overview
you can display stations for a different selection
criterion.
> "Memorised stations"
Up to 12 stations that have been previously
saved.
Memorising stations, see page 176.
> "Autostore"
Controls
Up to 12 automatically saved ensembles,
see Updating receivable stations. Up to 15 The display of receivable stations is updated.
stations are displayed for each ensemble. Up to 12 ensembles can be shown.
> "Manual frequency selection" If "No Signal" appears on the left-hand side of
An ensemble and its stations are displayed. the control display, no station can currently be
1. Move the highlighted marker to the second received.
Driving hints
field from the top. To update the stations when reception is possi-
2. Turn the controller until the desired selec- ble again:
tion criterion is selected and press the con-
troller.
Navigation
Press the controller.
Entertainment
Updating receivable stations Displaying additional information
Once you leave the transmission range of the Depending on a station's offer, additional infor-
stations originally received, you can update the mation can be displayed, such as weather
display of receivable stations. reports or the name of the artist for the current
music track.
1. Select "DAB" and press the controller.
1. Select a station and press the controller.
2. Select "Autostore" and press the controller.
2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
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The station is now memorised. 4. Select "Tone" and press the controller.
The stations are saved for the remote control
Overview
currently in use.
Controls
3. Select "Save" and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "DAB" is selected and press the con-
troller.
Driving hints
4. Turn the controller until the desired mem-
ory location is selected.
5. Press the controller.
Navigation
The station is now memorised.
6. Select "Frequency selection" and press the
controller.
7. To select a frequency band:
Selecting a frequency band*
> "Band III + L" for regional and national
Some digital stations are transmitted regionally stations
while others are transmitted nationally.
Entertainment
> "Band L" for regional stations
For more information on frequency bands, con-
tact BMW Service. > "Band III" for national stations
1. Press the button. 8. Press the controller.
The start menu is called up. The setting is saved for the remote control cur-
2. Press the controller to call up the menu. rently in use.
3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is
selected and press the controller.
Automatic switchover
You can select whether the set switches over
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CD player and CD changer*
Overview
Listening to CDs 3. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Select "CD" and
press the controller.
Controls
Specification with two disc drives:
Driving hints
The upper disc drive is intended for audio CDs.
4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the second field from the top. On cars with a
Compressed audio files
CD changer, select "CD" and press the
CDs with compressed audio files known as controller to start the CD player.
MP3s can be played by the CD player or CD
changer.
Starting CD player
Navigation
Inserting a CD
Insert the CD into the drive with the label side
uppermost.
The CD is pulled in automatically. The CD starts
to play automatically if sound output is switched
Entertainment
on. When playing CDs with compressed audio The CD starts to play if sound output is
files, it can take the CD player approx. 1 minute switched on.
to read in the data, depending on the directory
structure. Via favourites/programmable memory
buttons
Via iDrive You can also memorise the CD player function
To start to play a CD if it is already in the drive: on the favourites/programmable memory but-
iDrive, for principle see page 14. tons in order to start the CD player, see
page 19.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
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Starting CD changer
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
Loading CD changer, see page 183.
"Entertainment".
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Via iDrive Via iDrive
CD player and CD changer
Selecting a track
Buttons on CD player
Press the button for the appropriate
To change the directory:
direction repeatedly until the desired track is
Select a directory and press the controller.
reached.
The track is displayed on the control display.
You can also change the tracks with the buttons
on the steering wheel, see page 9.
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To exit the menu: 2. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Overview
In vehicles equipped with two CD drives, you
can store a particular track on the favourites/
programmable memory buttons, see page 19.
Controls
1. Press the controller. To stop sampling:
2. Select "Details" and press the controller. 1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Scan" and press the controller.
Track sampling is interrupted and the selected
Driving hints
track is retained.
Navigation
The setting is saved for the remote control cur- press the controller.
rently in use.
> To sample all the tracks on the CD,
select "Scan all" and press the control-
ler.
Sampling tracks, Scan
All tracks on the current CD are automatically
Entertainment
sampled once in succession.
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
Further menu items are displayed.
To stop sampling:
1. Press the controller.
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Repeating tracks > To repeat all the tracks in the current
CD player and CD changer
Random play
The tracks on the current CD are played once
each in random order.
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
The current track on the CD is repeated. Further menu items are displayed.
To stop the repeat function: 2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
> To repeat the chosen track, select 2. Select the desired menu item:
"Repeat track" and press the controller. > To play the tracks in the current direc-
tory in random order, select "Random
directory" and press the controller.
> To play all the tracks on the CD in ran-
dom order, select "Random all" and
press the controller.
To stop random play:
1. Press controller.
2. Select "Random directory" or "Random all"
and press the controller.
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Fast forward/reverse 3. When the LEDs on the CD slot 1 are flash-
ing, insert the CD.
Overview
Buttons on CD player:
Do not insert the CD until the LEDs on the
Press and hold the button for the appro- CD slot 1 are flashing, otherwise the CD
priate direction. or the CD changer could be damaged.<
The tracks can be heard, but reproduction is
distorted. Loading vacant CD compartments
1. Press and hold down the button.
Controls
flash.
2. Insert the CDs individually.
Do not insert the CD until the LEDs on the
CD slot 1 are flashing, otherwise the CD
or the CD changer could be damaged.<
The CDs are automatically loaded in the individ-
Driving hints
ual compartments.
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3. Take out the CD.
Entertainment
CD changer.
2. Take out the CDs.
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CDs/DVDs in conjunction with adapters, e.g. General care
CD player and CD changer
CD singles, otherwise the CDs or the adapter Whenever necessary, use a commercially avail-
could jam and be impossible to eject. able cleaning cloth to wipe the reflective signal
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVDPlus, side of CDs/DVDs in straight motions from the
otherwise the CD/DVD could jam and be impos- centre outwards. For more information on how
sible to eject.< to take care of CDs/DVDs, see booklet Looking
after your car.
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD players and changers have been
optimised for operation in cars. In some
instances, they may be more sensitive to faulty
CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check if it
has been properly inserted.
Humidity
A high level of humidity may cause the laser
beam focusing lens to fog over and temporarily
prevent the CD/DVD being played.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
With self-recorded CDs/DVDs, possible causes
for output malfunctions are, e.g., an inconsist-
ent data-creation or burning process, or low
quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only write on the upper side of CDs/DVDs using
a special marker pen.
Avoiding damage
Avoid leaving fingerprints and protect against
dust, scratches and moisture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a case.
Do not expose CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 506/122 7, high levels of humidity or
direct sunlight.
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DVD changer*
Overview
Installed position Loading vacant DVD compartments
1. Press and hold down the button.
The LEDs on the vacant DVD compart-
ments flash.
2. Insert the DVDs individually.
Do not insert the DVD until the LEDs on
Controls
the DVD slot 1 are flashing, otherwise the
DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.<
The DVDs are automatically loaded in the indi-
vidual compartments.
The BMW DVD changer for six DVDs is installed
Driving hints
in the glove box.
Removing DVDs from the DVD changer
1. Press the button .
Controls and displays 2. Press the button ... to select the
DVD compartment.
The DVD is ejected a short way out of the
DVD changer.
3. Remove the DVD.
If the DVD is not removed, it is retracted
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again after about 10 seconds<
Entertainment
2 Buttons for DVD compartments the DVD changer.
LED lights up if a DVD compartment is 2. Remove the DVDs individually.
occupied.
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4. If necessary, move to the second field from
DVD changer
Code Region
the top, select the desired DVD and press
3 South-East Asia
the controller.
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5 North-West Asia, North Africa
6 China
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The DVD control options disappear again after 1. Press the controller during playback to call
a short while if you have not selected a function. up the DVD control options.
Overview
2. Select the symbol and press as
Function
often as necessary until the desired chapter
Closing DVD control options is reached.
"SET" Settings for DVD replay Or:
Press the button on the left or right as
Starting replay often as necessary until the desired chapter is
reached.
Stopping replay
Controls
Switching stills on Making settings for DVD
Chapter skip On some DVDs, it is only possible to
Fast forward/reverse select the language, subtitles, camera
angle or title via the DVD-specific menu.
"Menu" Calling up DVD-specific menu
Note the available options in the information on
Driving hints
your DVD.<
Fast forward/reverse
Tone settings
Fast forward/reverse via DVD control
On DVDs with multichannel sound - Surround -
options
for optimum sound reproduction select a sound
1. Press the controller during playback to call track with multichannel sound and set the tone
up the DVD control options. settings to Surround, see Selecting language,
2. Select the symbol and press the page 188 and Professional hifi system*,
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controller. page 167.
3. To increase the speed of fast forward/
reverse, press the controller several times. Adjusting the brightness and contrast
A distorted DVD picture is visible. 1. Press the controller during reception.
Stopping fast forward/reverse: 2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
Select the symbol and press the controller. 3. Select "Graphics settings" and press the
Entertainment
The DVD begins to play from the selected point. controller.
Chapter skip
You can skip to the next or previous chapter
while a DVD is playing.
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4. Select "Brightness" or "Contrast" and Selecting language
DVD changer
Selecting subtitles
1. Press the controller during reception.
2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
3. Select "Subtitle" and press the controller.
4. Select the language of the subtitles and
DVD format press the controller.
1. Press the controller during reception.
2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
3. Select "DVD format" and press the control-
ler.
Selecting title
1. Press the controller during reception.
2. Select "SET" and press the controller.
3. Select "Title" and press the controller.
> "Standard"
4. Select the desired title.
> "Zoom": full-screen replay
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Selecting angle Closing settings menu
Notes or symbols that appear while a film is > Select "Return" and press the controller.
Overview
playing normally refer to a choice of camera
angles. These are usually available only for a
short time. Playing audio tracks
1. Press the controller during reception.
On cars with a single disc drive, you can play the
2. Select "SET" and press the controller. audio track of a DVD even if it is not possible to
3. Select "Angle" and press the controller. watch video tracks in the car.
1. Press the button.
Controls
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
3. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Select "DVD" and
Driving hints
press the controller.
4. If necessary, move to the second field from
the top, select the desired DVD and press
the controller.
Calling up DVD-specific menu
Further functions may be stored on DVDs. For
instance, the viewer can choose from several
alternative plots or call up information on the
film.
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1. Press the controller during reception.
2. Select "Menu" and press the controller.
Entertainment
DVDs are usually divided into titles, and the
titles into chapters. The DVD starts to play at
the title that contains the most chapters. The
advantage of this is that the introduction of a
DVD is not played first, for example.
All chapters of the DVD are displayed as a
3. Make the selection in the DVD's own menu.
numerical sequence, i.e. the numbering is not
To do this, move the controller in the appro-
priate direction to select the menu items, the same as on the DVD itself. The DVD's
numbering is displayed in the status line.
then press the controller.
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DVD changer
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3. Select the desired language and press the DTS
controller. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are regis-
Overview
tered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Controls
The language and sound tracks usually include
an indication of how many channels there are:
5.1 means multichannel.
Driving hints
Notes
The DVD changer can play the following for-
mats:
> Video DVD
> Video CD
> CD-DA
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> CD-DTS
> Compressed audio files
MACROVISION
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
Entertainment
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohib-
ited.
Dolby
Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-
Mobility
ratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", "MLP Lossless" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Lab-
oratories.
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AUX-In connection
AUX-In connection
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USB audio interface*
Overview
You can connect audio devices to the USB For sound playback via the car's speakers, con-
audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device nect the USB device to connection 2.
(MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can oper- After connecting up for the first time, the infor-
ate them via iDrive. mation on all tracks (e.g. artist, musical genres)
The most common types of audio files, e.g. and the playlists from the USB device are trans-
MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, as well as ferred to the car. This process may take some
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playlists in M3U format, can be played. time. The duration depends on the USB device
Due to the large number of audio devices on the and the number of tracks.
market, operation of every type of audio device You can select the tracks via the directories and
via the vehicle cannot be assured. filenames during the transfer process.
Ask BMW Service which audio devices are suit- After the transfer process, you can call up the
able. tracks via the information and playlists.
Driving hints
Information from up to four USB devices can be
stored in the car, equivalent to approx.
Connecting 20,000 tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected up, the infor-
Open the cover of the centre armrest. mation on the tracks for the first USB device is
deleted from the car.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
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played.<
Entertainment
1 Connection for sound playback: If the audio device has a name, it may likewise
Jack plug 3.5 mm or 1/8 in be displayed.
2 USB interface 1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
iPod 2. Move the controller backwards to call up
For sound playback via the car's speakers, con- "Entertainment".
nect the iPod with the connections 1 and 2. 3. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
Use an iPod adapter lead to connect up the to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
iPod.
The menu structure of the iPod is supported by
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USB device
To connect up, use a flexible adapter lead
in order to protect the USB interface and
your USB device against mechanical damage.<
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until "Audio AUX" is selected and press the 1. Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or
USB audio interface
4. Select "USB audio" or the name of the 2. Select a track and press the controller.
audio device and press the controller.
Displaying information on the track
You can have any saved information about the
current track displayed, e.g. the name of the
artist.
1. Press the controller during reception.
2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
Selecting a track
You can call up the tracks via the playlists and
information. On USB devices, you can also call
up the tracks via the file register.
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Repeating tracks Notes
Overview
1. Select current track and press the control- Do not expose the audio device to
ler. extreme ambient conditions, e.g. very
2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con- high temperatures, see the operating instruc-
troller. tions for the audio device. Otherwise the audio
device could be damaged and driving safety
during a journey thus be impaired.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bitrates higher than 256 KBit/s, fault-
Controls
free playback cannot always be assured.
Notes on connecting up
> The USB audio interface provides the
power for the audio devices that are con-
nected to it, provided the audio device sup-
Driving hints
To stop the repeat function: ports this. You should therefore not con-
1. Press the controller. nect the USB audio device to a power
2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con- socket in the car while it is being operated.
troller. > Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB
interface.
> Do not connect any devices such as fans or
Random play lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect up USB hard drives.
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You can play the tracks in the selected list in
random order, e.g. all tracks by a particular art-
ist.
1. Select current track and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
Entertainment
Ending random play:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on steering wheel or on CD player:
Press and hold the button for the appro-
priate direction.
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TV*
TV
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1. Press the controller during reception. until "Video" is selected and press the con-
2. Select "Autostore" and press the controller. troller.
Overview
Controls
The display of channels with the best reception 7. Select "Brightness" or "Contrast" and
is updated. press the controller.
Driving hints
Adjusting the picture*
Adjusting the brightness and contrast
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
8. Turn the controller until the desired setting
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3. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Select "TV" and is obtained.
press the controller to start the programme.
4. Whilst the programme is playing, press the Resetting
controller twice.
5. Select "Graphics settings" and press the
Entertainment
controller.
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Changing the standard
TV
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DVD system at rear*
Overview
You can play CDs and DVDs with audio, video Controls
and picture data in the DVD system at the rear.
External audio and video devices can also be
connected up and played via the DVD system at
the rear.
The sound can be reproduced both via head-
phones and via the car's speakers.
Controls
You can operate the DVD system at the rear via
the buttons on the CD/DVD player or with the
remote control.
Certain functions can only be operated
via the remote control.<
Driving hints
Enabling the DVD system
Enabling the DVD system via iDrive, principle,
see page 14.
1. Press the button.
The start menu is called up.
2. Press the controller to call up the menu.
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1 Monitor
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
2 Infrared interface for headphones
4. Select "Enable rear menu" and press the
controller. 3 CD/DVD player
5. Select "Rear enabled" and press the con- 4 Connection for headphones:
troller. Jack plug, 3.5 mm or 1/8th inch
Entertainment
5 12 V power sockets, see page 119
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Connecting up headphones
DVD system at rear
1 Menu guidance
1 Press: to switch the DVD system on/off 2 Volume for headphones with jack plug
Turn: volume of headphones on left 3 Track or chapter skip for CD or DVD replay,
2 Ejecting CD, DVD fast forward/reverse
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Changing the batteries Switching DVD system on/off
Overview
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD system comes on automatically when
a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing a CD/DVD
The data on each CD or DVD determines which
Controls
menu items are used to call up the contents of
1. Press the catch and remove the cover. the CD/DVD:
2. Change the batteries. The battery type and > Video data via "DVD"
installed position are indicated on the base > Audio data via "CD"
of the battery compartment.
> Pictures via "Foto".
3. Close the cover.
Driving hints
Dispose of old batteries only at an author-
ised collecting point or hand them in to
BMW Service.<
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As well as via the headphones, you can have the
sound reproduced via the car's speakers.
As soon as a plug is inserted in the AUX-In con- Playing videos from a
nection in the centre console, the DVD sys- CD/DVD
tem's sound reproduction via the car's speak-
ers is interrupted.
Country codes for DVDs
Entertainment
iDrive, for principle see page 14. Your DVD player will only play DVDs with the
1. Press the button. coding of your home region, e.g. Europe = 2.
The start menu is called up. Details of which country code your DVD sup-
2. Move the controller backwards to call up ports are supplied with every DVD.
"Entertainment". Summary of the coding zones:
3. Select "AUX / Rear" and press the control-
ler. Code Region
1 USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East,
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South Africa
3 South-East Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5 North-West Asia, North Africa
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6 China
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Starting replay 1. Press the button on the remote con-
DVD system at rear
1. Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the trol while the DVD is playing.
label side uppermost.
The CD/DVD is pulled in automatically.
> The disc usually starts to play automati-
cally after a few seconds.
> If it does not start to play automatically:
Select "DVD".
Press the button.
2. If the DVD control options or the DVD-spe-
cific menu are displayed for a DVD, select
the desired option using the remote control 2. Press the buttons on the remote control
buttons for menu guidance. or turn the knurled wheel to select the
Or: desired function.
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A distorted DVD picture is visible. Freeze image
Stopping fast forward/reverse: 1. Press the button on the remote con-
Overview
1. Select symbol. trol while the DVD is playing.
Controls
control
Press the button until the desired point is
reached.
2. Select symbol.
Or:
3. Press the button.
1. During replay, turn the knurled wheel.
Driving hints
To continue replay:
Fast forward/reverse starts.
1. Select the or symbol.
2. Turn the knurled wheel further.
The speed increases. 2. Press the button.
3. Press the button on the CD/DVD player. Alternatively, you can also halt and resume
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. replay with the button on the CD/DVD
player.
The DVD begins to play from the selected point.
Making settings for DVD
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Chapter skip
1. Press the button during replay.
You can skip to the next or previous chapter
while a DVD is playing.
1. Press the button on the remote con-
trol while the DVD is playing.
2. Select symbol.
Entertainment
3. Press the button as often as necessary
until the desired chapter is reached.
Or:
Press the button on the remote control on
the left or right as often as necessary until the 2. Adjust the settings with the remote control:
desired chapter is reached.
> "Graphics settings":
> "Brightness", "Colour" and "Contrast"
of the screen display.
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> "Tone": Calling up DVD-specific menu
DVD system at rear
> "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": Further functions may be stored on DVDs. For
adjustable separately for the left and instance, the viewer may be able to choose
right headphones and the infrared head- from several alternative plots or call up informa-
phones. tion on the film.
> "Reset": 1. Press the button on the remote con-
The settings are reset to the standard trol while the DVD is playing.
value. 2. Select "Menu".
> "DVD format": 3. Press the button.
> "Standard" On some DVDs, under "Main menu"
> "Zoom": full-screen replay and "Title" you will find further menus
> "Language": in which you can for instance select musical
Language or sound track for DVD replay. scenes.<
Each time the menu item is selected, the
language moves on one.
> "Subtitle":
Language of subtitles "00 n/a": no subtitles.
> "Title":
To select individual titles on the DVD.
> "Angle":
Camera angle
Notes or symbols that appear while a film is
playing normally refer to a choice of camera To make a selection:
angles. These are usually available only for 1. Select symbol.
a short time.
2. Press the button until the desired func-
> "Menu": tion is selected.
Calling up DVD-specific menu.
3. Select the arrow.
> "Return":
4. Press the button.
To exit a menu, or:
Press the buttons on the remote con- To return to the start menu:
trol. 1. Select the arrow.
Many DVDs contain dialogues and subtitles in 2. Press the button.
various languages or descriptions of scenes for In the DVD-specific menu, the language,
the hard of hearing. These functions are stored subtitles, camera angle or title can also be
on the DVD. selected.
On some DVDs, it is only possible to Refer to the information on your DVD.<
select the language, subtitles, camera
angle or title via the DVD-specific menu.
Note the available options in the information on
your DVD.
Entries marked grey in the menus cannot be
selected.<
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Compressed video files 1. Select the directory.
Overview
Playing
1. Select the directory as appropriate.
Controls
2. Press the button.
Replay functions
2. Press the button. 1. Select the track.
3. Select the track. 2. Press the button.
Driving hints
3. To select a menu item:
> "Play":
Start replay.
> "Break":
To halt and resume replay.
> "Repeat track":
To repeat the selected track.
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> "Repeat directory":
To repeat the tracks in the current direc-
4. Press the button. tory.
5. Select "Play". 4. Press the button.
Entertainment
Playing audio tracks from a
CD/DVD
Starting replay
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the label
side uppermost.
The CD/DVD is pulled in automatically.
6. Press the button. > The disc starts to play automatically
To change the directory: after a few seconds.
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To start to play a CD/DVD if it is already in the Settings and replay functions for audio
DVD system at rear
drive: CD/DVDs
1. Call up the start menu via the remote con- 1. Select "SET".
trol. 2. Press the button.
2. Select "CD".
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the CD/DVD player:
Press and hold the button for the appro-
priate direction.
Remote control:
Press the button until the desired point is
reached.
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Compressed audio files Settings and replay functions for
Some CDs/DVDs may automatically start to compressed audio files
Overview
play at the first track. 1. Select the track.
2. Press the button.
Playing
3. Adjust the settings with the remote control:
1. Select the directory as appropriate.
Controls
Driving hints
> "Tone":
2. Press the button.
> "Treble / Bass" and "Balance":
3. Select the track. adjustable separately for the left and
right headphones and the infrared head-
phones.
> "Reset":
The settings are reset to the standard
value.
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> "Break":
To halt or resume replay.
> "Scan directory":
To sample the tracks briefly in the current
4. Press the button. directory.
To change the directory: > "Scan all":
Entertainment
1. Select the directory. To sample all tracks briefly.
> "Random directory":
The tracks in the current directory are
played in random order.
> "Random all":
To play all tracks in random order.
> "Repeat track":
To repeat the selected track.
> "Repeat directory":
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Showing pictures from a 3. Select the view mode:
DVD system at rear
Function
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
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Notes on the CD/DVD player Depending on the authoring, not all functions
may be available for replay.
Overview
Safety notes Commercially available dual-sided DVDs are
The BMW CD/DVD player is officially des- coated on both sides and do not display labels.
ignated a Class 1 laser product. Never use Both sides therefore carry information. To play
it if the cover is damaged or open, otherwise the information on the other side, turn over the
there is a risk of serious eye injuries.< DVD.
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Do not use CDs/DVDs with adhesive
labels that have been affixed subse- files of the aforementioned formats can be
quently, as these may peel off while in the drive played.
as a result of the temperatures to which these
media are exposed during playing, and could Pictures
damage the system irreparably. JPEG/JPG
Driving hints
Use only round CDs/DVDs with a standard If the image files are very large, the pictures may
diameter of 12 cm, approx. 5 in. take some time to appear.
Do not play CDs/DVDs in conjunction with an
adapter, e.g. CD singles, otherwise the CDs or Compressed audio files
the adapter could jam and be impossible to
> MP3
eject.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVDPlus or > WMA
hybrid discs, otherwise the CD/DVD could jam > OGG
and be impossible to eject.<
> AAC
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The CD/DVD player is able to play the following
media: Compressed video files
> Video DVDs > VCD
> CD-DA (audio CDs) > SVCD
> CDs/DVDs with compressed picture files > MPEG1
Entertainment
> CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files > MPEG2
> CDs/DVDs with compressed video files > MPEG4
Audio DVDs and SACDs are not supported by
the DVD player. However, many commercially Digital rights management DRM
available audio DVDs contain a video track of It may not be possible to play CDs/DVDs with
DVD video format in addition to the audio track. integrated digital rights management.
These DVDs can be played by the DVD player.
The information supplied with your DVD will General malfunctions
indicate whether or not your audio DVD also has
The BMW CD/DVD player has been optimised
a video track.
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Take care not to allow any foreign bodies External device
DVD system at rear
Humidity
A high level of humidity may cause the laser
beam focusing lens to fog over and temporarily
prevent the CD/DVD being played.
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Settings for external devices
1. Press the button during replay.
Overview
Controls
2. Adjust the settings with the remote control:
> "Graphics settings":
> "Brightness", "Colour" and "Contrast"
Driving hints
of video replay.
> "NTSC colours":
With NTSC-standard external devices,
the colour can be adjusted.
> "Standard":
The DVD system at the rear can be mod-
ified for external devices with various TV
formats; refer also to the operating
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instructions for the external device.
> "Reset":
The settings are reset to the standard
value.
> "Tone":
> "Treble / Bass" and "Balance" can be
Entertainment
adjusted for the left and right head-
phones and the infrared headphones.
> "Reset":
Your settings are reset.
> Further settings can be performed after
switching to the top box.
"Tone": bring the volume of the external
device in line with the volume of the CD/
DVD player.
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Mobility
To assist you in preserving your car's mobility,
this section contains important information
about operating fluids, wheels and tyres,
maintenance routines and minor repairs.
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Fuel grade Diesel engines
Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME,
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Petrol engine biodiesel or petrol. If the wrong type of
Never use fuel containing lead, otherwise fuel has been added, do not start the engine,
the catalytic converter will be damaged. otherwise you risk causing damage to it.<
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel consisting Contact BMW Service if the wrong type of fuel
of 85% ethanol or FlexFuel. Otherwise the has been added.
engine and fuel supply system will be dam- > Your BMW's engine is rated to run on:
aged.<
Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard.
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Petrol should be sulphur-free or have a mini-
mum sulphur content. Since the engine has a Winter-grade diesel oil
knock control function, it can run on different
To ensure that the diesel engine operates relia-
grades of fuel.
bly during the cold season of the year, it must
> Super Plus, octane number 98 RON. be run on winter-grade diesel oil, which garages
Fill up with this grade of fuel so that the usually sell during the period in question. Fuel
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nominal performance values are achieved. filter heating is installed as standard equipment
> You can also run the engine on: to prevent the fuel solidifying during operation.
Premium-grade unleaded petrol, octane Do not incorporate any additives, includ-
number 95 RON. ing petrol, as these could cause damage
This petrol is also known as: to the engine.<
DIN EN 228 or Eurosuper.
> The minimum permissible grade is:
Regular-grade unleaded fuel, octane
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number 91 RON.
Do not use fuel of a quality inferior to the
minimum grade indicated, otherwise the
engine could sustain damage.<
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to run on leaded fuel*
With this specification, in addition to the grades
listed above, you can run the engine on leaded
fuel. The minimum grade is likewise 91 RON.
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Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
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Tyre damage that the tyre can continue to be used subject to
Unusual vibration while the car is being driven certain restrictions, even if depressurised.
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could indicate a tyre fault or some other defect If you need to continue driving with a damaged
on your car. This may have been caused e.g. by tyre, see Indication of a flat tyre, page 87.
driving over a kerb or similar. The same applies
to any other abnormal road behaviour, such as
pulling severely to the right or left. New wheels and tyres
In such cases, reduce speed immediately
Have new wheels and tyres fitted only by
and have the wheels and tyres checked
BMW Service or by a specialist tyre dealer
without delay. Proceed with caution to the near-
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that operates to BMW specifications and has
est BMW Service or specialist tyre dealer that
suitably trained personnel. If such work is per-
operates to BMW specifications and has suita-
formed inexpertly, it could result in consequen-
bly trained personnel. Have the car towed there
tial damage and thus constitute a safety risk.
if necessary. Tyre damage represents a risk of
Make sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
serious injury to occupants and to all other road
users.<
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Retreaded tyres
Age of tyres BMW advises against the use of
retreaded tyres, as these could adversely
For a variety of reasons, including the tendency
affect the car's safety. Their carcasses may dif-
of tyres to become brittle along with increasing
fer in internal construction or have aged suffi-
age, BMW recommends that new tyres be fitted
ciently to limit their durability.<
after not more than 6 years, irrespective of the
actual level of wear. This also applies to the tyre
The correct wheels and tyres
on the compact wheel*.
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When fitting new tyres or changing over from
A tyre's date of manufacture is included in the
summer to winter tyres and vice-versa, for your
inscription on the tyre:
own safety you should fit run-flat tyres. BMW
DOT ... 1207 means that the tyre was manufac-
Service will be pleased to advise you on this.
tured in week 12 of 2007.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that damaged run-flat tyres be replaced
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rather than repaired.<
Run-flat tyres
BMW recommends fitting only wheels
and tyres that it has approved for your
type of vehicle, otherwise the tyres may e.g.
make contact with the vehicle body due to
impermissible tolerances, even though they are
of an approved size; this could result in a serious
accident. BMW is unable to assess the suitabil-
ity of wheels and tyres it has not approved and
cannot therefore guarantee their safety.<
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Details of the correct wheel and tyre combina- cialist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply
Wheels and tyres
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. BMW Service is able to provide
the details of these makes.
Fit snow chains in pairs and only to the rear
wheels.
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by When fitting, comply with the snow chain man-
BMW for each tyre size. They are marked with a ufacturer's instructions. When snow chains are
clearly visible BMW designation on the side wall in use, do not exceed 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph.
of the tyre.
Do not initialise the Run Flat Indicator if
When properly used, these tyres meet the high- snow chains are fitted, as the instrument
est standards in terms of safety and handling might issue an incorrect reading.
characteristics. When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, see
Special characteristics of winter tyres page 84.<
BMW recommends you to fit winter tyres if the
car is used for driving in wintry conditions.
Although all-season tyres with an M+S marking
have better winter characteristics than summer
tyres, they do not normally match the perform-
ance of winter tyres.
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In the engine compartment
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Do not work on the car unless you pos- Closing
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the car performed only
by BMW Service or by a workshop that oper-
ates to BMW specifications and has suitably
trained personnel. If such work is performed
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inexpertly, it could result in consequential dam-
age and thus constitute a safety risk.<
Engine compartment lid Close the engine compartment lid from a height
of about 40 cm, approx. 16 in, with some
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Releasing momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the engine compartment lid is
unobstructed.
If you notice during the journey that the engine
compartment lid has not been properly closed,
stop the car at the earliest possible moment and
close it correctly.<
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Pull the lever.
Opening
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Important parts of the engine compartment
In the engine compartment
1 Filler neck for washer fluid for headlight 3 Jump-starting connection, see page 235
cleaning system and windscreen washer, 4 Coolant expansion tank, see page 222
see page 62
5 Filler neck for engine oil, see Adding engine
2 Vehicle Identification Number oil, page 221
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving 3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
style and the operating conditions. ler.
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until "Service requirements" is selected and Adding engine oil
press the controller.
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Only add 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of oil when you
6. If necessary, move the highlighted marker are instructed to do so by a message on the
to the second field from the top. Turn the control display.
controller until "Engine oil level" is selected Top up the oil level within the next
and press the controller. The oil level is dis- 200 km, approx. 120 miles, otherwise the
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played. engine may suffer damage.<
Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the reach
Possible messages of children and read and comply with any
> "Engine oil level OK" warning instructions on the containers, to avoid
> "No measured value available: Update of any health risks.<
engine oil level in process...":
Oil level is being measured. This can take Oil change
about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on Have oil changes performed either by BMW
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a level surface and the engine is running, Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW
and about 5 minutes while the car is on the specifications and has suitably trained person-
move. nel.
> "Oil level at the minimum: Add 1 liter engine
oil.": Approved engine oils
Top up with 1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of The quality of the engine oil is a decisive factor
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engine oil at the next opportunity. for the correct operation and long life of your
> "Engine oil level too high": car's engine. On the basis of extensive tests,
BMW regularly approves specific grades of
Have the car examined immediately,
engine oil.
otherwise too much oil could result in
engine damage.< BMW Service can provide details of the
oils approved by BMW for your car.<
> "Please note: recalculated Service interval
for engine oil": Do not use any oil additives, as these
Do not add engine oil. You can continue could in certain circumstances result in
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis- engine damage.<
tance remaining to the next Oil Service, see
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Alternative oil grades Checking coolant level
In the engine compartment
If exceptionally none of the approved grades of 1. Allow the engine to cool down.
oil is available, you can top up the oil level in 2. Turn the cap on the expansion tank slightly
between oil changes with other grades of oil. anti-clockwise until it starts to open, then
The oil specification on the container must be allow the pressure to escape before open-
one of the following: ing it fully.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
Petrol engines
the minimum and maximum marks, see dia-
> Preferred: BMW Longlife-01, gram next to the filler neck.
BMW Longlife-01 FE or
4. If necessary, slowly top up to the correct
BMW Longlife-04
level; do not overfill.
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-98 or
5. Turn the cap to close until it is heard to click.
ACEA A3
6. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
Diesel engines soon as possible.
> Preferred: BMW Longlife-04
> Alternatively: BMW Longlife-01,
BMW Longlife-98 or ACEA A3/B4
Coolant
Do not open up the cooling system while
the engine is hot, otherwise you may
scald yourself on the escaping coolant steam.<
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. BMW Service can provide
details of which additives are suitable.
Use only suitable additives, otherwise the
engine could incur damage. As these
additives are hazardous to health, observe the
notes on the containers.<
When disposing of coolant additives,
comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations.<
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Maintenance
Overview
BMW Maintenance System > Statutory vehicle inspections, depending
on national requirements
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trol as the car is being driven. Your BMW Serv-
ice Advisor can read out this data from the
remote control, and propose an optimised
maintenance approach. Whenever you take
your car in for servicing you should therefore
The BMW Maintenance System contributes hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote
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towards upholding the roadworthiness and control unit that you last used.
operating reliability of your BMW. It also covers Make sure that the date is always set cor-
comfort and convenience aspects, such as rectly, see page 76, otherwise the effec-
ensuring that filters for the air in the car's inte- tiveness of Condition Based Service CBS can-
rior are renewed in good time. Its purpose is to not be assured.<
optimise maintenance measures with a view to
minimising the cost of looking after your car. Service Booklet
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com- More information about required service rou-
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prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig- tines is provided in the Service Booklet.
nificant benefit. BMW recommends that you have mainte-
nance and repair work carried out by
Condition Based Service CBS BMW Service.
Sensors and advanced algorithms take account Make sure that maintenance work is confirmed
of the varying conditions in which your BMW is in the Service Booklet after it has been carried
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used. Condition Based Service uses these to out. These entries are evidence that your BMW
determine current and future servicing require- has been serviced regularly and correctly.<
ments. The system provides you with an oppor-
tunity to tailor the scope of maintenance work
to your personal standards, so that your BMW
will always be reliably operational.
On the control display, you can have the
remaining distances and times for selected
maintenance tasks as well as any legally pre-
scribed dates displayed to you individually, see
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> Engine oil
> Brake linings, separately for front and rear
> Brake fluid
> Vehicle check
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Socket for on-board General care
Maintenance
Exhaust emissions
If the warning light lights up: exhaust
emission values have deteriorated.
Have the car checked as soon as pos-
sible.
Recycling
The very design of your car incorporates a recy-
cling-friendly concept that extends to both the
production methods used and the choice of
materials.
BMW recommends that you hand in your car to
a salvaging operator approved by the BMW
Group at the end of its operating life. In doing
this, you will be making an active contribution
towards protecting resources and the environ-
ment. The regulations concerning the returning
of end-of-life vehicles may vary from country to
country. Further information is available at the
Internet on www.bmw.com or from BMW Serv-
ice.
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Replacing parts
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Toolkit Rear
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1. Lift off the entire wiper arm and pull off the
The toolkit is located in the load area, under the wiper blade, see arrow.
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floor panel.
2. Insert the new wiper blade and press down
until it audibly engages.
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dled carefully. BMW recommends that any rou-
3. Pull the wiper blade towards the wind- tines that you are not familiar with or that are not
screen to remove it, see arrow. described here be entrusted to BMW Service.
Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with
the fingers, because even slight amounts
of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb
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and reduce its working life. Use a clean tissue,
cloth or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.<
A box containing spare bulbs is available from
BMW Service.
Wait for bulbs to cool down before chang-
ing, otherwise they could cause burns.<
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question, in order to avoid the risk of
short-circuits. Observe any instructions sup-
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personnel.<
High-beam headlights
H7 bulb, 55 Watt
1. Turn the cover, see arrow, and remove.
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Xenon headlights* Front flashing turn indicators
24 Watt bulb, PSY24W
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Xenon bulbs
1. Turn the bulb holder with bulb anti-clock-
The operating life of these light units is wise to remove, see arrow, and change the
extremely long and the likelihood of failure very bulb.
low, provided that they are not switched on and
off a very great number of times. If a xenon
headlight should none the less fail, switch on
the front fog lights and continue the journey
with great care, provided that local legislation
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does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon light unit,
including bulb-changing, performed only
by BMW Service or by a workshop that oper-
ates to BMW specifications and has suitably
trained personnel. Otherwise there is a risk of 2. Install in the reverse order.
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potentially fatal accidents if work is performed
inexpertly, because of the high electrical volt- Rear lights
ages present.< > Flashing turn indicator, brake light:
21 Watt bulb, P21W
Halogen bulbs:
> Reversing lights and rear fog light:
Side lights and daylight driving lights
16 Watt bulb, W 16 W
H8 bulb, 35 Watt
> Rear light: LED technology.
The bulb is pressurised, so protect the
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In the event of a fault, please contact BMW
eyes and wear gloves. There is otherwise Service or a workshop that operates to
a risk of injury if the bulb should sustain dam- BMW specifications and has suitably
age.< trained personnel.
1. Turn the cover to the left and take it off.
Arrangement of rear lights
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Brake lights Reversing lights
Replacing parts
1. Open the side trim in the load area. 1. Open the side trim in the load area.
2. Remove the first aid pouch* and warning 2. Remove the first aid pouch* and warning
triangle* if necessary. Fold up the insula- triangle* if necessary. Fold up the insula-
tion. tion.
3. Turn the appropriate bulb holder to the left 3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
and take it out. out.
4. Pull out the top bulb and change it. 4. Pull out the bulb and change it.
Press the bottom bulb in slightly and turn to 5. Fit the side trim again.
the left, take out and change.
5. Fit the side trim again. Rear fog lights
1. Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
Flashing turn indicators trim with the aid of a screwdriver.
1. Open the side trim in the load area.
2. Remove the first aid pouch* and warning
triangle* if necessary. Fold up the insula-
tion.
3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and take it
out.
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4. Insert the bulb holder in the tailgate, making Centre brake light
sure that it engages. This light uses LED technology. In the event of a
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5. Before inserting the cover, unclip the load fault, please contact BMW Service or a work-
area light. shop that operates to BMW specifications and
Then position the upper edge of the cover has suitably trained personnel.
and close it, see arrow.
Changing a wheel
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tyres as
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standard. It is therefore no longer necessary to
change a wheel immediately in the event of a
loss of tyre pressure following a puncture.
If you need to continue driving with damaged
tyres, see Indication of a flat tyre on page 87.
Run-flat tyres can be identified by the circular
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6. Position the load area light and clip it in, see symbol with the letters RSC on the tyre's side
arrow. wall, see Run-flat tyres, page 217.
When fitting new tyres or changing over from
summer to winter tyres and vice-versa, for your
own safety you should fit run-flat tyres. There is
no spare wheel available in the event of a punc-
ture. BMW Service will be pleased to advise you
on this. See also New wheels and tyres,
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page 217.
Suitable tools for wheel-changing are
available as accessories from BMW Serv-
ice.<
Licence plate lights
5 Watt bulb, C11 12 W Jack mounting points
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1. Push the light to the right with a screw-
driver, see arrow 1.
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Apply the parking brake and engage transmis- Removing compact wheel
Replacing parts
1 Jack*
2 Crank handle for jack*
3 Wheel stud wrench*
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After fitting
1. Tighten the studs alternately on opposite
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sides of the hub.
For safety reasons, have the wheel
stud tightening torque checked with-
out delay, using a calibrated torque wrench.
The correct tightening torque is 140 Nm,
approx. 103 lb ft.<
2. Stow the wheel with the faulty tyre in the
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2. Introduce the head of the jack into the rec- load area.
tangular recess as it is extended, see detail. Because of its size, the wheel with the
faulty tyre will not fit beneath the floor
panel flap.<
3. Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest
opportunity.
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Prevent dirt entering the tyre valves
by attaching screw-on dust caps. Dirt
in the tyre valve can often lead to a gradual
loss of air pressure.<
4. Initialise the Run Flat Indicator, see
3. Continue to turn the crank handle until the page 87.
wheel you wish to change is lifted clear of 5. Replace the damaged tyre as soon as pos-
the ground. sible and have the new wheel balanced.
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Fitting the wheel Driving with the compact wheel
1. Take out the wheel studs and remove the Drive with caution and do not exceed 80 km/h,
wheel. approx. 50 mph.
2. Remove heavy dirt deposits from the wheel The car's handling properties, such as track
and hub contact faces and clean the wheel
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stability during braking, braking distances and
studs. the self-steering properties at the limits of han-
3. Fit the new wheel or the compact wheel and dling, may have changed. These effects will be
insert at least two diagonally opposed more pronounced in combination with winter
wheel studs. tyres.
If the car is not fitted with alloy wheels of the Only one compact wheel may be fitted at
Genuine BMW type, note that different one time. Fit a wheel/tyre combination
wheel studs may be needed. that matches that of the remaining wheels/tyres
4. Insert and screw up the remaining wheel at the earliest possible opportunity.<
studs, then tighten them all firmly, working
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Thiefproof wheel studs* Power failure
Replacing parts
Disposal
After changing batteries, have any old
batteries disposed of by BMW Service or
take them to an official collecting point. Batter-
ies filled with acid should be transported and
stored upright. Protect batteries against falling 2. Set down the trim in the footwell.
over when in transit.<
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3. Unfasten the screw, arrow 1, and fold down
the fuse carrier, arrow 2.
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4. Change the blown fuse.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make
sure that the footwell trim is secured cor-
rectly and securely.
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In the luggage compartment
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Open the right-hand side trim in the load area.
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Mutual aid
Mutual aid
Emergency call* If the situation allows, wait in the car until voice
contact has been established. You can then
In order to make an emergency call: provide more precise details of the situation.
> Business mobile phone preparation. On cars where BMW Assist has been enabled,
This equipment configuration permits you telephone contact is established with the BMW
to make an emergency call even if a mobile Assist emergency call centre. If the car's cur-
phone has not been registered with the car. rent position can be determined, it is trans-
> Radio readiness is switched on. ferred to the emergency call centre.
> The mobile phone network must be receiv- If the LED is flashing but the emergency call
able. centre cannot be heard over the hands-free
> The emergency call system must be opera- system, the hands-free system may be mal-
tional. functioning. However, the emergency call cen-
tre may still be able to hear you speak.
Although the emergency number may differ
from country to country, it is still possible to ini- In certain circumstances, an emergency call
tiate an emergency call within most GSM net- may be placed automatically immediately after
works using the button. a serious accident. Use of the button does not
interfere with an automatic emergency call.
Misuse of the emergency call system is a pun-
ishable offence. For technical reasons, it may not be pos-
sible to make an emergency call in highly
Making an emergency call adverse conditions.<
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First aid pouch* Preparations
1. Check whether the battery of the other
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Certain items in the first aid pouch have a lim-
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volt and approx-
ited useful life. Check the expiry dates of the
imately the same capacity in Amp/h. This
contents regularly and replace any items that
should be printed on the battery.
have expired.
2. Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
The bodies of the two vehicles must not
make contact, otherwise there is the risk
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of a short-circuit.<
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The first aid pouch is located in the load area.
Open the left-hand side trim. On your BMW, the jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment acts as the battery's
positive terminal, see also overview of engine
Mobile Service* compartment on page 220. Its cap is marked +.
1. Fold open the cover on the BMW's jump-
The BMW Group's Mobile Service – Emergency
starting connection by pulling the tab.
Service – is there to assist you round the clock
in the event of a breakdown, including at week-
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ends and on public holidays.
The telephone numbers for Mobile Service in
your home country are in the Contact booklet.
In cars equipped with BMW Assist or TeleServ-
ice, you can establish contact with the BMW
Group's Mobile Service for breakdown assist-
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ance directly via iDrive, see separate Owner's
Handbook.
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+
lead to the battery's positive terminal or to a
Starting with a flat battery jump-starting connection on the donor
vehicle.
If your car's battery is flat, the engine of your
3. Connect the other terminal clamp to the
BMW can be started with the aid of two jump
battery's positive terminal or to a jump-
leads from another vehicle's battery. In the
starting connection on the vehicle to be
same way, you can help another car to start.
started.
Use only leads with fully insulated terminal
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clamps.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Do not depart from the proce-
dure described below, otherwise personal
injury could result or one or both vehicles sus-
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4. Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/– It is stored in the toolkit beneath the floor panel
Mutual aid
lead to the battery's negative terminal or to flap in the load area, see page 225.
the engine or body earth connection on the Use only the towing eye supplied with the
donor vehicle. car, and make sure that it is screwed in
Your BMW has a special nut to act as the fully and is tight. Only use the towing eye for
body earth or negative terminal. towing on roads. Avoid lateral loads on the tow-
ing eye, e.g. do not raise the car at the towing
eye. Otherwise, the towing eye and the car
could sustain damage.<
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Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- With towrope
ing on local regulations. If the car's electrical Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing
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system has failed, the car to be towed must be vehicle moves off.
made identifiable to following vehicles, for
For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as
instance by placing a notice or the warning tri-
these will help to avoid sudden tensile
angle in the rear window.
loads. Only attach the towrope to the towing
Before starting to tow, engage transmission eyes. Attaching the towrope to other parts of
position N and release the parking brake. the car can result in damage.<
If transmission position N cannot be engaged,
release the transmission interlock manually, With breakdown truck
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see page 59.
Do not tow away the X5 with just the front
Do not exceed a towing speed of or rear axle raised off the ground, other-
70 km/h, approx. 45 mph, and a towing wise the wheels could lock and the transfer box
distance of 150 km, approx. 90 miles, otherwise be damaged.<
the automatic transmission could sustain dam-
age.<
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Towing methods
Do not raise the car at the towing eye or
by body or suspension components, oth-
erwise it could sustain damage.<
In some countries, it is prohibited to tow
another vehicle on public roads by means of a
towbar or towrope. Familiarise yourself with the
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relevant legislation in the country in question. Always have the X5 hoisted onto a loading plat-
form for transporting.
With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
Tow-starting
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may The engine cannot be started by tow-starting.
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Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti-
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
fied.
the same side. If it is impossible to avoid attach-
ing the towbar at an angle, note the following:
> Towbar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.
> The towbar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Only attach the towbar to the towing
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This chapter contains technical data, the
short commands for the voice input system
and the index, which will help you find
specific items of information with ease.
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Weights
Overview
X5 3.0si X5 4.8i X5 3.0d
Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, kg 2125 2245 2180
approx. 165 lb, load, tank 90 Ξ full, (lb) (4685) (4950) (4805)
without optional extras
Permitted gross weight kg 2680 2785/2870 2740/2825
(lb) (5910) (6140/6325) (6040/6230)
with third seat row kg 2900 3000/3000 2955/2955
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(lb) (6395) (6610/6610) (6515/6515)
Front axle load limit kg 1245 1345 1295
(lb) (2745) (2965) (2855)
with third seat row kg 1250 1350 1300
(lb) (2755) (2975) (2865)
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Rear axle load limit kg 1535 1540/1625 1545/1630
(lb) (3385) (3395/3580) (3405/3590)
with third seat row kg 1735 1740/1740 1745/1745
(lb) (3825) (3835/3835) (3845/3845)
Roof load kg 100 100 100
(lb) (220) (220) (220)
Load area capacity acc. to VDA Litres 620-1750 620-1750 620-1750
(cu ft) (22-62) (22-62) (22-62)
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The values after the / refer to vehicles with the
maximum trailer load of 3500 kg, approx.
7715 lb
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Filling capacities
Overview
Litres Note
(Imp. units)
Fuel tank approx. 85 Fuel grade: page 215
(18.7 gal)
including a reserve of
X5 3.0si, 3.0d approx. 8
(1.8 gal)
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X5 4.8i approx. 10
(2.2 gal)
Windscreen washer incl. headlight cleaning approx. 6.5 Further details: page 61
system (11.4 pints)
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Short commands for the voice input
Short commands for the voice input system
system*
Short commands enable you to perform certain item is selected. Important short commands for
functions directly irrespective of which menu the voice input system are listed below.
Assistance window
Function Command
Communication
Function Command
Further information, see separate Operating Instructions:
Calling up BMW Assist {BMW Assist}
Calling up "BMW Service" {BMW Service}
Calling up "BMW Contact" {BMW Contact}
Calling up "BMW Contact Numbers" {BMW Contact Numbers}
Calling up "Nearest BMW dealer" {Nearest BMW dealer}
Calling up Information Plus {Info Service}
Calling up My Info {My Info}
Calling up BMW Online {BMW Online}
Calling up telephone {Telephone}
Dialling phone number {Dial number}
Displaying phone book {A to Z}
Dialling from the phone book {Call ... } or
{Dial name}
Displaying "Top 8" {Top 8}
Redialling {Last number redial}
Displaying "Calls accepted" {Calls accepted}
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Displaying "Bluetooth" {Bluetooth}
Calling up "BMW Mobile Service" {BMW Mobile Service}
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Function Command
Controls
Calling up "Address input" 138 {Address input}
Calling up "New destination" 138 {New destination}
Displaying "Destination input map" 143 {Destination input map}
Displaying destination list 146 {Destination list}
Displaying address book 146 {Address book}
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Displaying route criteria 149 {Route criteria}
Starting route guidance 151 {Start guidance}
Exiting route guidance 151 {Guidance off}
Displaying arrow view 152 {Arrow view}
Displaying map view 153 {Map},
{Map north oriented},
{Map indicating direction of travel} or
Navigation
{Perspective}
Changing the scale 153 {Scale ... kilometres} or
{Scale ... metres}
Displaying streets or towns/cities along the {Route list}
route 153
Entertainment
Switching on spoken instructions 154 {Navigation info on}
Switching off spoken instructions 154 {Navigation info off}
Repeating spoken instructions 154 {Repeat navigation info}
Calling up route 149, 155 {Route menu}
Calling up "New route for" 155 {New route for}
Calling up traffic information 155 {Traffic information}
Calling up "TMC" 155 {TMC}
Displaying the car's position 159 {Vehicle position}
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Function Command
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Calling up CD changer 179 {CD changer menu}
Switching on CD changer 179 {CD changer}
Selecting CD 179 {CD 1...6}
Selecting a music track 180 {CD track ...}
Selecting CD and music track 180 {CD 1...6 track ...}
Starting sound playback with external audio {Audio Aux}
Controls
equipment 192
Calling up TV 196 {Television menu}
Switching on TV 196 {Television}
Adjusting the picture 197 {Picture}
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Climate
Function Command
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Calling up "Independent ventilation" 110 {Independent mode}
Calling up "Direct operation" 110 {Direct operation}
Displaying switch-on times 110 {Switch-on times}
menu
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Index
"..." Identifies texts on the Adjusting thigh "All stations" displaying on
control display for selecting support 39, 40 radio 168
functions and refers you to Adjusting units of All-wheel drive, see xDrive 84
the page where these texts measurement on the control "AM",
are to be found. display 76 waveband 165, 168, 175
Adjustments Ambient air, see Automatic Air
A – on the control display 75 Recirculation Control
"After door opens" 41 AUC 105
ABS, see Anti-lock Brake "After unlocking" 41 "Angle" for DVD system at
System 83 Air, drying, see Cooling rear 189, 204
"Accept as destination" 145 function 101, 105 Antifreeze
"Accept current speed" 74 Airbags 89 – coolant 222
Access to the third seat – safe seated position 38 – washer fluid 62
row 43 – warning light 89 Anti-lock Brake System
Accident, reporting, see "Air circulation on / off" 49 ABS 83
Making an emergency "Air distribution" 100, 105 Anti-theft alarm system, see
call 234 Air distribution Alarm system 32
Activated charcoal – adjusting manually 100, 104 Anti-theft protection, see
filter 102, 107 – automatic 99, 103, 108 Central locking 28
"activation phase..." 87 Air pressures, checking, see Approved oil grades, see
Active seat 46 Tyre pressures 216 Approved engine oils 221
Active seat ventilation 46 Air recirculation Aquaplaning 127
Active steering 88 – recirculated-air Armrest, see Centre
– warning light 88 mode 101, 105 armrest 117
Adapter for spare key 26 Air vents 98 Around the centre console 12
Adaptive brake light, see Two- – see Ventilation 101, 106 Around the steering wheel 8
stage brake lights 88 Air volume 100, 104, 108 Arrival time, see Computer 67
Adaptive Drive 85 Alarm system 32 Arrival time, see Starting route
Adaptive fixing system 121 – avoiding false alarms 33 guidance 151
Adaptive Head Light 94 – interior movement Arrow view for navigation 152
"Address book" in detector 33 "Arrow view" in
navigation 146 – switching off the alarm 33 navigation 152
Address in navigation – switching off tilt alarm Ashtrays
– deleting 148 sensor and interior – front 118
– entering 138, 146 movement detector 33 – rear 119
– memorising 146 – tilt alarm sensor 33 Assist, see separate
– memorising the car's "All doors" 28 Operating Instructions
position 147 Alloy wheels, care, see Assistance systems, see
– selecting 147 booklet Looking after your Driving stability control
"Address input" 139 car systems 83
"Add to destination All-season tyres, see Winter Assistance window 18
list" 142, 143 tyres 218 AUC, see Automatic Air
Recirculation Control 105
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Audible signal, see Check Automatic lights B
Control 72 – see Automatic driving lights
Overview
Audio 164 control 92 Backrests, see Seats 39
– controls 164 – see Daytime running Balance, tone setting 166
– switching on/off 164 lights 93 "Balance" for DVD system at
– tone control 165 – see Headlight courtesy delay rear 204
– volume control 165 feature 93 "Band III" 177
"Audio AUX" 165, 192, 193 – see High-beam headlights "Band III + L" 177
– AUX-In connection 192 assistant 95 "Band L" 177
– USB audio interface 193 – see Interior light 97 Bass, see Treble and
Controls
Audio CD for DVD system at "Automatic off" 41 bass 166
rear 205 "Automatic programmes" 104 Bass, tone control 166
Audio equipment, Automatic station Battery
external 117 search 169, 176 – power failure 232
"Audio Offset" for DVD Automatic transmission with – recharging 232
system at rear 211 Steptronic 57 – starting with a flat
Driving hints
Automatic – kick-down 58 battery 235
– air distribution 99, 103, 108 – releasing transmission Battery, changing
– air volume 99, 103, 108 interlock manually 59 – remote control for comfort
– channel memory 196 – selector lever interlock 58 access 35
– driving lights control 92 – tow-starting 237 – remote control for DVD
– memorising of stations 169 – with comfort access 35 system at rear 201
– steering wheel adjustment, AUTO program for – remote control for
see Easy entry/exit 48 automatic air independent ventilation
Automatic air conditioning 99 conditioning 99, 103, 108 system/auxiliary heater 111
Navigation
– at rear 107 "Autostore" Battery, see Car battery 232
– automatic air – for radio 170 Battery disposal
distribution 99, 103, 108 – for TV 197 – car battery 232
– ventilation at rear 101, 107 "Autostore", digital radio 175 – remote control for comfort
– with extended range of "AUX / Rear" 201 access 35
features 103 "AUX" for DVD system at Being towed 236
Entertainment
Automatic Air Recirculation rear 210 Belts, see Seat belts 44
Control AUC 105 AUX-In connection 117, 192 Belt tensioner
Automatic anti-glare control, "AUX IN" for audio mode 192 – see Airbags 89
see High-beam headlights Average fuel consumption 67 – see Seat belts 44
assistant 95 – setting units of Biodiesel, see Diesel
Automatic car washes 128 measurement 76 engine 215
Automatic-dim mirrors 48 Average speed, see Blind
"Automatic FM Computer 67 – roller sun blinds 116
changeover" 178 Avoiding congestion 158 Blower, see Air
Avoiding false alarms 33 volume 100, 104, 108
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"Check Control Comfort operation Consumption statistics, see
messages" 73 – panorama glass roof 29, 30 Average fuel
Overview
Child restraint systems 50 – panorama glass roof with consumption 67
Child safety catches 53 comfort access 34 "Continue guidance?" 152
Child seat mountings, – windows 29, 30 "Contrast" for DVD system at
ISOFIX 51 – windows with comfort rear 203
Child seats 50 access 34 "Contrast" for TV 188, 197
Chrome parts, care, see – with comfort access 34 Control centre, see iDrive 14
booklet Looking after your Compact Disc, see Control display, see iDrive 14
car – CD changer 179 – brightness adjustment 76
Controls
Cigarette lighter, see – CD player 179 Controller, see iDrive 14
Lighter 119 Compact wheel Controls, see Driving area 8
Cigarette lighter socket 119 – changing 229 Controls for DVD system at
"City" in destination input 139 – tyre pressure 216 rear 199
Cleaning, see booklet Looking Compartment for remote Convenient starting, see
after your car control, see Ignition lock 54 Starting the engine 54
Driving hints
Clearance warning, see Park Compass, digital 115 Coolant 222
Distance Control PDC 78 "Computer" 67 – checking level 222
"Climate" 45, 100 Computer 67 – temperature 66
Climatic comfort – displays in the instrument Cooling, maximum 105
windscreen 127 cluster 67 Copyright 2
Climbing assistance, see – displays on the control Cornering Brake Control
Starting assistance 86 display 67 CBC 83
"Clock" 75 – journey computer 68 Cornering lights, see Adaptive
Clock 65 Computer, see iDrive 14 Head Light 94
Navigation
– setting time 75 Condition Based Service "Country" in destination
– 12-hour/24-hour mode 76 CBS 223 input 139
"Clock / Date" 75 "Confirmation" 30 Cover
Closing Confirmation signals, – roller cover 120
– from inside 30 adjusting, for locking and Cross-hairs in navigation 143
– with the remote control 28 unlocking vehicle 29 Cruise control 62
Entertainment
Closing tank cap 214 "Confirm tyre pressure" 87 Cup holder, see Drinks
Coat hooks 117 Congestion holders 118
Cold start, see Starting the – avoiding 158 Current consumption 66
engine 54 – displaying traffic Current position
"Colour" for DVD system at information 155 – entering 147
rear 203 Connecting up
Combined instrument, see headphones 200 D
Instrument cluster 10 Connecting vacuum cleaner,
Comfort/convenience, see see Connecting electrical "DAB", digital radio 174, 176
Around the centre appliances 119 Data 240
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Electrical fault Engine oil F
– automatic transmission with – adding 221
Overview
Steptronic 59 – additives, see Approved Fader, tone control 166
– door lock 30 engine oils 221 Failure message, see Check
– driver's door 30 – approved engine oils 221 Control 72
– fuel filler flap 214 – checking oil level 220 False alarms, avoiding 33
– parking brake 56 – electronic oil level check 220 Fasten seat belts, see Seat
– upper tailgate 32 "Engine oil level" 221 belts 44
Electric seats 39 Engine overheating, see – warning light 44
Electric steering wheel Coolant temperature 66 Fastest route in
Controls
adjustment 48 Engine starting, see Starting navigation 149
Electric windows, see the engine 54 Fast forward
Windows 35 Entering a destination 139 – CD changer 183
Electronic Brake Force Entering destination – CD player 183
Distribution 83 country 139 – DVD changer 187
Electronic oil level check 220 Entering the house number or Fast reverse
Driving hints
Electronic Stabilisation junction 141 – CD changer 183
Program ESP, see Dynamic Entering the street 141 – CD player 183
Stability Control DSC 83 "Entertainment" 165 "Fast route" in navigation 149
Emergency call 234 "Equaliser", see Tone Fault
Emergency operation, see settings 167 – door lock 30
Manual operation Equalizer, see Tone – driver's door 30
– door lock 30 settings 167 – fuel filler flap 214
– driver's door 30 ESP Electronic Stabilisation – parking brake 56
– fuel filler flap 214 Program, see Dynamic – upper tailgate 32
Navigation
– transmission interlock, Stability Control DSC 83 Fault indications 72
automatic transmission 59 "Exclude ferries" in Fault messages, see Check
– upper tailgate 32 navigation 149 Control 72
Emergency Service, see "Exclude motorways" in "Favourites", displaying on
Mobile Service 235 navigation 149 radio 172
"Enable rear menu" for DVD "Exclude toll roads" in Favourites, see Sorting
Entertainment
system at rear 199 navigation 149 stations with the radio 171
Energy-conscious driving, see Excluding motorways in Favourites buttons 19
Energy control 66 navigation 149 Filler neck for washer fluid 62
Energy control 66 Exhaust system, see Hot Filling capacities 243
Engine exhaust system 126 Final drive, running in 126
– overheated, see Coolant "Exit assist. window" 19 First aid pouch 235
temperature 66 Expanding the load area 121 Fixture for remote control, see
– running in 126 External audio device, see Ignition lock 54
– starting 54 AUX-In connection 192 Flashing on locking/unlocking,
– starting, comfort access 35 External audio equipment 117 see Adjusting confirmation
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High-beam headlights 60, 95 Ignition 54 "Info on destination" 146
– bulb changing 226 – switched off 54 Information
Overview
– headlight flasher 60 – switched on 54 – about another town/city 144
– indicator light 11 Ignition key, see Key/remote – about the car's position 144
High-beam headlights control 26 – about the destination 144
assistant 95 Ignition key position 1, see – on country 144
Hill Descent Control HDC 84 Radio readiness 54 "Info sources" 70
Hints for driving, see Driving Ignition key position 2, see Infrared-reflecting
hints 126 Ignition on 54 windscreen, see Climatic
Holder for drinks 118 Ignition lock 54 comfort windscreen 127
Controls
Holder for telephone or mobile – starting the engine with Initialising
phone 117 comfort access 35 – Run Flat Indicator 87
Home address 148 Imitation leather, see booklet – seat, mirror and steering
"Home address" in Looking after your car wheel position memory 40
navigation 149 "Independent heater" 110 – see Power failure 232
"Home lights" 93 Independent heater, see – see Setting date 76
Driving hints
Homepage 4 Auxiliary heater 109 – see Setting time 75
Horn 8 "Independent mode" 110 Inside mirror 47, 48
Hot exhaust system 126 "Independent ventilation" 110 – automatic-dim 48
"Hour memo" 76 Independent ventilation Installed position
Hydraulic brake assist, see system – mobile phone 117
Brake assist 83 – switching on and off – navigation DVD drive 136
directly 110 Instructions from navigation
I Independent ventilation system, see Spoken
system/auxiliary heater 109 instructions 154
Navigation
Ice warning, see Outside – activating switch-on Instrument cluster 10
temperature warning 65 times 111 Instrument lighting 97
ID3 tag, see Information about – preselecting switch-on Instrument panel, see Driving
the track 181 times 110 area 8
iDrive 14 – remote control 111 Instrument panel lighting, see
– assistance window 18 Indicator and warning Instrument lighting 97
Entertainment
– brightness adjustment 76 lights 11 Integrated key 26
– changing language 77 – active steering 88 Integrated universal remote
– changing settings 75 – airbags 89 control 113
– changing units of – DSC 11, 83 Interesting destination for
measurement and form of – DTC 11, 84 navigation 144
expression 76 – fasten seat belts 44 Interior light 97
– confirming a selection or – fog lights 11, 96 – switching on with the remote
input 17 – Run Flat Indicator 87 control 29
– controller 14 Indicators, see Flashing turn Interior mirror
– controls 14 indicators 60 – compass 115
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Manual air Mirrors 47 Navigation disc drive, installed
distribution 100, 104 – folding in and out 47 position 136
Overview
"Manual frequency selection", – heating 47 Navigation DVD 136
digital radio 175 – inside mirror 48 Navigation system 136
"Manual frequency selection" – memory, see Seat, mirror – address book 146
for radio 169 and steering wheel position – adjusting volume 155
Manual operation memory 40 – calling up 138
– door lock 30 – outside mirrors 47 – changing route 155
– driver's door 30 – parking position 47 – destination input 138
– fuel filler flap 214 Mobile communication – destinations list 146
Controls
– transmission interlock, equipment 127 – displaying route 152
automatic transmission 59 Mobile phone – displaying the car's
Manual operation, automatic – installed position, see position 159
transmission with Centre armrest 117 – ending/resuming route
Steptronic 58 – see separate Operating guidance 151
Map Instructions – entering a destination
Driving hints
– changing the scale 153 – use inside the car, see address manually 138, 142
– destination input 143 Mobile communication – last destinations 146
"Map, indicating dir. of equipment 127 – navigation DVD 136
travel" 153 Mobile Service 235 – route guidance in assistance
"Map north-oriented" 153 Modifications, technical, see window 136
Markings For your own safety 5 – route list 153
– tyres 218 Monitor, folding in/out, DVD – searching for a special
Master key, see Key/remote system at rear 199 destination 144
control 26 Monitor, see iDrive 14 – selecting destination from
Navigation
Maximum cooling effect 105 "Monitor brightness" for DVD map 143
"Memorised stations", digital system at rear 203 – selecting route criteria 149
radio 175 Motorways, see Route – selecting the destination via
Memorising radio criteria 149 Information 144
stations 170 MP3, see Compressed audio – spoken instructions 154
Memory, see Seat, mirror and files 179 – starting route guidance 151
Entertainment
steering wheel position Multifunctional steering – switching off 151
memory 40 wheel, see Buttons on the Neck restraints, see Head
"Menu" for DVD system at steering wheel 9 restraints 42
rear 189, 204 Multifunction switch "New address" in
"Menu" for rear – see Flashing turn indicators/ navigation 147
entertainment 187, 202 headlight flasher/high-beam "New destination" 139, 143
Menus, see iDrive 14 headlights 60 New remote control
Message list, traffic – see Wiper system 61 – for independent ventilation
information 157 Music tracks, see Tracks 180 system/auxiliary heater 112
Microfilter 102, 107 "Mute on / off" 49 "New route for" 155
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R Reading lights 97 Recirculation of air
Rear automatic air – Automatic Air Recirculation
Overview
Radio conditioning 107 Control AUC 105
– autostore 169 – activating on control Reclining seat, see Seats 39
– controls 164 display 108 Recycling 224
– listening to stations 168 – air supply 108 Reflecting tail lights, see Rear
– memorising stations 170 – switching off 108 lights 227
– sampling stations 169, 176 "Rear climate control" 108 Refuelling 214
– selecting a "Rear enabled" 199 Registering a Bluetooth
waveband 165, 168 Rear entertainment, see DVD mobile, see separate
Controls
– selecting frequency system at rear 199 Operating Instructions
manually 169 Rear fog lights 97 Releasing
– station search 169, 176 – bulb changing 227 – engine compartment lid 219
– stations with best – indicator light 11, 97 "Relock if no door opened" 31
reception 169 Rear lights 227 Remote control 26
– switching on/off 164 – bulb changing 227 – changing the battery 35
Driving hints
– tone control 165 Rear power socket 119 – comfort access 33
– traffic reports 172 Rear seat back, folding 121 – faults 30, 35
– volume control 165 Rear seats – garage door opener 113
Radio-control key, see Key/ – adjusting 43 – tailgate 29
remote control 26 – adjusting head restraints 43 Remote control, DVD system
Radio position, see Radio – folding back 121 at rear 200
readiness 54 – heated 46 Remote control, new 26
Radio readiness 54 – heating 46 Remote control,
– switched off 54 Rear ventilation 101, 107 replacement 26
Navigation
– switched on 54 – rear automatic air Remote control for
– with comfort access 34 conditioning 107 independent ventilation
Rain sensor 61 – third seat row 102, 107 system/auxiliary heater 111
Random Rear view camera 80 – battery, changing 111
– CD changer 182 – cleaning 82 – new remote control 112
– CD player 182 – displays 82 "Repeat directory" for audio
Entertainment
"Random", see Random – driver assistance mode 182
play 182 functions 80 "Repeat directory" for DVD
"Random all" for audio – switching off 80 system at rear 205, 207
mode 182 – switching on 80 "Repeat" for audio mode 182
"Random all" for FDVD Rear window "Repeat" for DVD system at
system at rear 207 – heater 100, 104 rear 206
"Random directory" for audio – renewing wiper blade 225 "Repeat track" for audio
mode 182 – wiper 62, 128 mode 182
"Random directory" for DVD Rear window wiper, changing "Repeat track" for DVD
system at rear 207 wiper blade 225 system at rear 205, 207
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"Reset" for stopwatch 74 Route guidance 151 Safety lock buttons on doors,
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"Seat climate, driver" 46 Service Interval indicator, see Song search, see Sampling
"Seat climate, front Service requirements 69 tracks 181
Overview
passenger" 46 "Service Soot particle filter, see Diesel
Seat heating 45, 46 requirements" 70, 220 particle filter 126
"Seat-heating distribution" 45 Service requirements 69 SOS, see Making an
Seats 39 – see also Condition Based emergency call 234
– adjusting 39 Service CBS 223 Spare fuses 232
– at rear 43 "Set date" 76 Spare key 26
– electrical adjustment 39 "Set" for audio mode 165 – adapter 26
– heating 45, 46 "Set" for journey computer 68 Spare wheel, see Changing a
Controls
– lumbar support 40 "SET" for rear wheel 229
– manual adjustment 39 entertainment 187, 202 Spare wheel, see Compact
– memory, see Seat, mirror "Set time" 75 wheel 229
and steering wheel position Settings Special oils, see Approved
memory 40 – clock,12-hour/24-hour engine oils 221
– position memory 40 mode 76 Speed
Driving hints
– safe seated position 38 – configuring, see Personal – when towing a trailer 131
– seat back width 40 Profile 27 – with compact wheel 231
– shoulder support 40 "Settings" for unlocking 28 "Speed dependent volume",
– thigh support 39, 40 Setting time, see Preselecting see Tone settings 166
– ventilation, see Active seat switch-on time 110 Speed-dependent volume
ventilation and seat Short commands for the voice control 166
heating 46 input system 244 Speed limit, setting 74
Second seat row 43 Shortest route in navigation, Speed limit for tyres,
Securing luggage see Selecting route 149 noting 218
Navigation
– in ski bag, see Securing the "Short route" in Speed limit with winter
load 123 navigation 149 tyres 218
– see Securing the load 129 Shoulder support 40 Speedometer 10
Securing system, "Show destination Spoken instructions for
adaptive 121 position" 144 navigation system 154
Securing the load 129 Showing pictures 208 – muting 49
Entertainment
Selecting a country for "Show vehicle position" 144 – repeating 49, 154
navigation 139 Side airbags 89 – switching on/off 49, 154
Selecting an audio source 165 Side lights 92 – volume control 155
Selecting "Lock after moving Signal horn, see Horn 8 Sport program, automatic
off" 31 Ski bag 122 transmission with
Selecting menu items 17 Slide show, see Showing Steptronic 58
Selector lever, automatic pictures 208 Stability control, see Driving
transmission with Sliding/tilt sunroof, see stability control systems 83
Steptronic 57 Panorama glass roof 36 "Standard" for DVD system at
Selector lever interlock, see Slippery roads, see Outside rear 204, 211
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Tone for audio mode Traffic reports 172 TV 196
– adjustment, see Tone – switching on/off 172 – changing channel 196
Overview
control 165 – TMC stations 156 – changing standard 198
– central setting 167 – TP 172 – controls 164
"Tone" for DVD system at – volume control 165 – picture settings 197
rear 204 Trailer pulling, see Towing a – receivable channels 196
Toolkit 225 trailer 130 – tone control 165
Tools, see Toolkit 225 Trailer Stability Control 132 – volume 164
Top speed Trailer swinging, see Trailer Two-stage brake lights 88
– for winter tyres 218 Stability Control 132 Tyre changing 217
Controls
– when towing a trailer 131 Trailer towing 131 – changing a wheel 229
– with compact wheel 231 – see Technical data 242 – new wheels and tyres 217
Torch, see Hand lamp 117 – towing loads and gross Tyre pressure loss 87
Torque weight 242 Tyre pressure monitoring, see
– wheel studs, see After Transmission Run Flat Indicator RPA 86
fitting 231 – automatic transmission with Tyre pressures 216
Driving hints
Towing a trailer 130 Steptronic 57 – checking 216
Towing away 236 – releasing transmission – for heavy loads and trailer
Towing eye 236 interlock manually on towing 216
Town/city for destination automatic transmission with Tyres
input 139 Steptronic 59 – age 217
Tow-starting 236, 237 Transmission positions, – air loss 87
"TP" 172 automatic transmission with – changing 229
"TP AUTO" 173 Steptronic 57 – condition 216
TP Traffic Programme 172 Transporting children 50 – damage 217
Navigation
Tracks Transport securing – new wheels and tyres 217
– random play 182 equipment, see Securing – pressure monitoring 86
– sampling, scan 181 the load 129 – pressures 216
– searching for 181 Trap protection – punctures, see Changing a
Track width, see – electric windows 36 wheel 229
Dimensions 240 – panorama glass roof 37 – replacing 217
Entertainment
Traction aid, see Dynamic Tread depth, see Minimum – retreaded 217
Stability Control DSC 83 tread depth 216 – run-flat 217
Traffic information during Treble, see Tone settings 166 – running in 126
navigation "Treble / Bass" for DVD – size 216
– switching on/off 155 system at rear 204 – tread 216
Traffic information for Trip distance recorder 65 – wear indicators 216
navigation "Triple turn signal – wheel/tyre combination 217
– calling up 157 activation" 60 – winter tyres 218
– during route guidance 158 Turning circle, see
– representation in the route Dimensions 240 U
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Wiper system 61
– rain sensor 61
Overview
– washer fluid 62
– windscreen washer jets 61
Wordmatch principle for
navigation 150
Working in the engine
compartment 219
Wrench/screwdriver, see
Toolkit 225
Controls
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xDrive 84
Xenon headlights 94, 227
– automatic headlight beam
Driving hints
throw adjustment 94
– bulb changing 227
– driving on left/right 128
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Your car 5
Navigation
"Zoom" for DVD system at
rear 204
Entertainment
Mobility
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