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1. 1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly gt If mph or km h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display it is pos sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met Calling up Check Control messages refer to page 4 lt Malfunction fs y The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed A message _ appears on the Control Display More information can be found beginning on page 73 in O 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Controls overview Controls overview Odometer outside temperature display clock ET BTA 032050 123 8 1 Knob in the instrument cluster 2 Outside temperature display and clock 3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument cluster gt Toresetthe trip odometer while the ignition is switched on gt display the time outside temperature and odometer briefly while the ignition is switched off Units of measure To select the respective units of measure miles or km for the odometer as well as F or C for the outside temperature refer to page 68 The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Time outside temperature display Setting the time refer to page 71 Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 37 F 3 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up
2. Never allow more than one person wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride in a passenger s lap Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen The safety belt must not rest against the throat run across sharp edges pass over hard or frag ile objects or be pinched Fasten the safety belt so that it sits as snugly as possible against the lap and shoulder without being twisted Other wise the belt could slide over your hips and injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal collision Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper body area taut otherwise its restraining effect could be impaired 4 Safety belts refer to page 44 Seats Note before adjusting A Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving The seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident On the passenger seat as well do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt 4 Note the information on safety belt damage page 45 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Adjustments Manual adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on pag
3. pas Satellite radio Satellite radio General information The channels are offered in predefined pack ages The packages must be enabled by tele phone Navigation bar overview CA Changing the list view Lg Selecting a category CA Direct channel entry e Timeshift ir Opening the favorites opening the My Favorites category xt Managing the favorites ra Traffic Jump The functions of the navigation bar symbols can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons refer to page 21 Managing a subscription To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the channels you must have reception It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky The channel name is displayed in the status line Enabling the channels The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 A Categories Satellite radio ma 1 na Snow Patrol Calequries Chasing Cars Channels Us DOT Sirius Hits 1 P 002 Starlite DOJ Simi Love 004 Movin EZ 4 Select the Unsubscribed Channels category 5 Select the desired channel The phone number and an electronic serial number ESN are displayed 6 Select the phone number to have the chan nel enabled Call 5irius to qubscnbe FUN O20 474 4713911 TESS SS srs You can unsubscribe from the channels again via this phone number Unsubscribing from channe
4. i F T 4 i Es a E The status Is displayed 82 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires The system notifies you if there is a Significant loss of pressure in one or more tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be reset while all tire infla tion pressures are correct Always use wheels with TPM electronics Oth erwise the system may malfunction gt Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed reset the system 4 System limitations TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud den severe tire damage caused by out side influences 4 The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset for example a flat tire may be indi cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics such as a compact spare wheel has been mounted or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre quency Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system TPM takes into account that tire pressures change while the vehicle is being driven The tire pressures do not need to be corrected unless the TPM instr
5. Lanquage Units Language Speech mode Default Consumption 1100 km Distance km Temperature Select the desired language The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog Settings Language Units Speech mode Select the desired dialog The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 75 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Controls overview Volume of the warning signals You can raise or lower the volume of the warn ing signals e g the Fasten safety belts reminder relative to the entertainment sound output The warning signals have a fixed mini mum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded 1 Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings Volume seting Speed volume Volume setting POC Gong gi gt Speed volume speed dependent vol ume control gt PDC volume of the PDC signal tone relative to the entertainment sound output gt Gong volume of the signal tone e g for the Fasten safety belts reminder relative to the entertainment sound output Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness
6. brake system 78 driving stability control systems 78 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 78 safety belts 44 Safety tires refer to Run flat tires 199 Satellite radio 146 enabling or unsubscribing from a channel 146 favorites 148 selecting channel 147 storing channel 147 timeshift 148 Traffic Jump 149 Saving fuel 112 Screen refer to iDrive controls 16 Screw thread for tow fitting 220 SDARS refer to Satellite radio 146 Seat adjustment electric 42 mechanical 42 Seat and mirror memory 43 Seat belt reminder refer to Fasten safety belts reminder 45 Seat heating 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Seats 41 adjusting electrically 42 adjusting the seats 42 heating 43 memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 43 saving a setting refer to Seat and mirror memory 43 sitting safely 41 Securing cargo 107 Securing the vehicle from inside 32 from outside 29 Selecting new scale for navigation 133 Selector lever 56 automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 Selector lever lock refer to Changing selector lever positions shiftlock 54 Selector lever positions automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 218 Service car refer to Roadside Assistance 218 Service data in the remote control 206 Service Interval Display refer to Condition Based Service
7. 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Technical data Technical data Engine data Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed 226 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG cu in cm hp rpm Ib ft Nm rpm Z4 sDrive30i 182 8 2 996 6 255 6 600 220 298 2 600 Z4 sDrive35i 181 8 2 979 6 300 5 800 300 407 1 400 5 000 Dimensions 50 8 1 291 98 3 2 496 166 9 4 239 All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 36 ft 1 in 11 0 m 227 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Technical data Weights Z4 sDrive30i Z4 sDrive35i Approved gross weight gt with manual transmission Ibs kg 3 924 1 780 4 134 1 875 gt with automatic transmission Ibs kg 3 990 1 810 4 178 1 895 Load los kg 562 255 562 255 Approved front axle load Ibs kg 1 808 820 1 918 870 Approved rear axle load Ibs kg 2 22 111 010 2 2 1 1 030 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 6 4 10 9 180 310 6 4 10 9 180 310 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal liters Approx 15 5 55 Fuel grade page 193 Including reserve of US gal liters Approx 2 1 8 0 Window washer system Including headlamp washers US qt liters 228 For more details page 61 Approx 6 3 6 0 Online Edition for Part no
8. Storing E Open Options Music data import export Lars Hil 2 3 4 s 6 1 T Impart expart USB Import music USB amp Audio CD v WELL EMILE Import music USB 4 Cancel storing 2110 Music collection management Backup music on USE The storage process is interrupted and can be Restore music from USB continued at any time Continuing the storage process 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the symbol for the CD DVD Music playing player 4 Continue storing Music search Storage of the CD continues at the beginningof All tracks for which additional information has 2 the track at which storage was interrupted been stored can be accessed by the music E search Tracks without additional information S Album information can be called up via the corresponding album During storage information such as the name 1 CD Multimedia ui of the artist is stored with the track if this infor 2 Music collection mation is available in the vehicle database or on 3 Music search the CD To update the database contact your service center E Music search un s Current playback Storing from a USB device PLU Top 50 To store music a suitable device must be con 3 Audio CD nected to the USB interface in the glove com ET Frank partment n SB 1 gt Suitable devices USB mass storage Il LIEBLINGSSONGS device
9. 1 2 Guidance 3 Open Options 4 Reverse order of trip dest Rearranging the intermediate destinations 1 Map 2 Guidance 3 Display all trip dest 4 Selectan intermediate destination 5 Reposition dest in the trip Deleting an intermediate destination 1 Map 2 Guidance 3 Display all trip dest 4 Selectan intermediate destination 5 Delete dest in the trip Deleting a trip 1 Navigation Stored trips Select the desired trip Open Options E c xu oq Delete all trips or Delete trip Word matching principle The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of towns or streets The system runs ongoing checks com paring your destination entries with the data stored in the vehicle as the basis for instant response The benefits for you include gt Names of towns entered may differ from the official versions if you are using a spelling that is customary in another country Example Instead of the German spelling Munchen you can also enter the English spelling Munich or the Italian spelling Monaco 2 m gt Z gt When you are entering the names of towns and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough letters are available to ensure unambiguous identifi cation gt The system offers only those letters for selection of name entries that are stored in the vehic
10. 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise overloading can result in damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions 4 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 Theresulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 16 passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 1 400 Ibs minus 750 Ibs 650 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG o wm m Things to remember when driving Load Max Load Load The permissible load is the sum of the occu pants weights and the weight of
11. 2 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Care Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi cantly to the value retention of your BMW BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on the products and services available for cleaning and caring for your BMW gt Original BMW CareProducts have been material tested laboratory checked and proven in the field and offer optimal care and protection for your vehicle lt T Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents as these may result in damage 4 A Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous hazardous to your health Therefore follow the warning and safety instructions on the packaging When cleaning inside the vehicle always open the doors or windows of the vehicle In enclosed areas pro vide for sufficient ventilation Only use products designed for cleaning vehicles 4 Exterior care Washing the vehicle Especially during the winter months ensure that the vehicle is washed more frequently Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage 4 After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and brake discs can corrode 4 208 Automatic car washes Preferen
12. 3 Push button 1 up or down to select the desired brightness level 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Controls Lamps Interior lamps The interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps cargo area lamp and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors gt To avoid draining the battery all lamps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 50 4 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lighting To switch on and off press the button To switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps per manently press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds 92 Reading lamps The reading lamps are located next to the interior lamps To switch on and off press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Climate Equipment versions Air vents Depending on the equipment version your car 3 Air flow directed toward the windshield and has an air conditioner or an automatic climate side windows control system 4 Airto the upper body area 1 Airconditioner 94 The thumbwheels open and close the air supply continuous
13. Messages from the concierge service Using the address in destination guidance 1 Select the message 2 Start guidance or Add as another dest 3 Start destination guidance if necessary Dialing a phone number 1 Select the message 2 Call Saving an address 1 Select the message 2 Open Options 3 Store contact in vehicle Deleting messages 1 Select the message to be deleted 2 Open Options 3 Delete message Switching between mobile phone and hands free system From mobile phone to hands free system You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle s Bluetooth range via the hands free system as long as the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Depending on your mobile phone the system automatically switches to hands free mode With mobile phones that do not automatically switch to hands free mode Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using it may be possible to continue the con versation via the hands free system Refer to the display on your mobile phone and or your mobile phone s operating instructions From hands free system to mobile phone If you are making a call via the hands free sys tem it may be possible to continue the call via the mobile phone depending on your mobile phone model Refer to the display on your mobile phone and or your mobile phone s oper ating instructions Alternatively you can deactivate the Bluetooth link r
14. TRACTION and the DSC indicator lamp go out For better control When DTC is switched on TRACTION is dis played in the instrument cluster The indicator lamp lights up DTC ar Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT j mu Sporty driving with a tight suspension and lim ited driving stabilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT an Press the button repeatedly until appears the instrument cluster and the DSC indicator lamp lights up For better control SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster t1 The indicator lamp lights up DTC aos Dynamic Traction Control is activated 80 SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization Activating SPORT an Press the button repeatedly until i I lt SPORT appears the instrument cluster NORMAL For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization Activating NORMAL ar Press the button repeatedly until the program display disappears in the instrument cluster Displays in the instrument cluster The selected program is displayed in the instru ment cluster Drive off assistant The drive off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the car in place by depress
15. fyousee any signs while driving your vehicle 7 that the hood is completely closed stop at Jy once and close it securely 4 Pull the lever Opening To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down otherwise injuries may result gt Push the release lever to the right and open the hood 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Under the hood Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 204 2 Jump starting connection negative termi nal refer to page 219 3 Vehicle identification number Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking engine oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil level monitor For the oil level to be measured and displayed correctly it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature i e after uninterrupted driving for at least approx 6 2 miles 10 km You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean ing system and window washer system refer to page 61 Fluid filler neck for engine oil refer to page 204 Jump starting connection
16. o ir Oo ju lt Driving tips Navigation Communicauons Entertainment o Pa Satellite radio Automatic update About twice a year Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions The update takes place automatically and may take several minutes Notes gt Reception may not be available in some sit uations such as under certain environmen tal or topographic conditions The satellite radio cannot influence this gt The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall buildings or near trees mountains or other powerful sources of radio interference 150 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG CD DVD player and CD DVD changer CD DVD playback Starting playback Via iDrive Fill the CD DVD magazine and insert it refer to page 155 To start playback if a CD is already located in the player or changer 1 CD Multimedia Main menu e CmM ultimedia Inserting a CD DVD Radio Telephone Insert the CD DVD into the drive with the printed side up The CD DVD is drawn in auto Contacts matically 1 BMW Assist Playback starts automatically if the sound out Vehicle Info put is on When playing CDs DVDs with com Settings pressed audio files it may take several minutes to read in the data depending on the directory 2 CD DVD structure 3 Select th
17. 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 158 Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade marks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo the logo typeface and the powered by Gracenote logo are trade marks of Gracenote Storing from CDs DVDs CDs DVDs can only be stored from the CD DVD player 1 Insert a CD DVD into the CD DVD player 2 CD Multimedia 3 CD DVD 4 Select the symbol for the CD DVD player 5 Store in vehicle 6 Unknown album EA Store in vehicle Title 01 Title 03 The music collection is displayed The tracks are stored and played back in sequence out of the music collection Observe the following during the storage process Do not switch back to the CD DVD player and do not remove the CD DVD from the CD DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process You can switch to the other audio sources with out interrupting the storage process Tracks from the current CD DVD that have already been stored can be called up Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Interrupting storage It is only possible to store music from 1 CD Multimedia USB device via the USB interface in the 2 CD DVD glove compartment 4 4 Gtori 1 Connect the USB device to the USB inter ul face in the glove compartment CD Multimedia Music collection 87 CD DVD
18. 7 e 5 O O gt The engine is running or the ignition is switched on gt mobile phone is recognized by the vehicle 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Telephone Receiving calls If you have the phone number of the caller stored in the phone book and the phone num ber has been transmitted the name of the entry is displayed Accepting a call Press the 8 button on the steering wheel or Accept 089123915678 Accept Rejecting a call Reject The caller is diverted to your mailbox if the mail box was activated Ending calls Press the button on the steering wheel or 1 Telephone 2 Active calls 3 Select an active call T Actme calls wf 08912345678 00 10 Hold Keypad dialing INFO MEL Dialing phone numbers 1 Telephone 2 Dial number 3 Select the digits individually 4 Select this symbol to establish the con nection Or Press the 9j button on the steering wheel The phone number can also be entered using voice commands refer to page 178 For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are talking to the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Calls with multiple parties You can switch between calls and connect two calls to a single conference call This function must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider Accepting a
19. Map 3 Move the controller to the left if necessary 4 Select the amp symbol 5 Enter new destination 6 Select the type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination i New destination Enter address using Enter address Address hook Last destinations Points of Interest Interactive map Entering further intermediate destinations Amaximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip 1 Enter new destination 2 Selectthe type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination C3 New destination Enter address using Enter address T Address book hls Last destinations PF Points of Interest Interactive map 3 Select Add as another dest 4 Select the location where the intermediate destination 1 to be inserted Starting the trip After all intermediate destinations have been entered Start guidance Storing a trip Up to 30 created trips can be stored in the trip list 1 Open Options 2 Store trip 128 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 3 Enter the letters 4 OK The trip is stored in the trip list under the entered name Starting a stored trip 1 Navigation 2 Stored trips 3 Select the desired trip 4 Start guidance Changing trips Changing the trip direction Intermediate destinations can be displayed in reverse order after destination guidance is started
20. Select a track and press the controller mp F3 Store in vehicle Da Le Yaleo v Africa Bamba Corazon Espinado Fe If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Prince v Santana Sportfreunde Stiller Tam Jones Artist Album title Number of tracks on the CD DVD Track file name The tracks on the current CD DVD are played once each in random order CD Multimedia CD DVD Select the desired CD or DVD Open Options Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 5 Random yee Options R Split screen Switch of Control display ns CO Multimedia i Random Ime Music data import expart CDs DVDs with compressed audio files the directories and the tracks contained therein are played back in random sequence Random mode is switched off if the audio source is changed or the ignition is switched off Fast forward reverse Press and hold the button for the corre sponding direction Automatic repeat Selected tracks directories or CDs DVDs are repeated automatically Video playback Country codes Only DVDs with the code of the home region can be played back also refer to the information on your DVD USA Canada 2 Japan Europe Middle East South Africa 3 Southeast Asia Australia Central and South Amer ica New Zealand 5 Northwest Asia North Africa China 0 All regions Start playback For you
21. changing 212 Windshield wipers refer to Wiper system 60 Winter tires 200 storage 200 Wiper blade replacement 212 Wiper system 60 Word matching principle for navigation 129 Work in the engine compartment 201 Wrench screwdriver refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 212 X Xenon lamps replacing bulbs 213 Y Your individual vehicle settings refer to Personal Profile 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG More about BMW bmwusa com Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG The Ultimate Driving Machine 01 41 2 602 883 iDrive
22. cle can roll 1 Insert the remote control even with Com fort Access into the ignition lock Engage transmission position N Release the parking brake Switch off the engine m o I Leave the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll Transmission position P is engaged gt Automatically after approx 30 minutes gt When you take the remote control out of the ignition lock Steam jets high pressure washers When using steam jets or high pressure washers ensure that you maintain suffi cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed a temperature of 140 F 60 Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or temperature can lead to component damage or water penetration Follow the operating instruc tions of the high pressure washer lt When using high pressure washers do not spray against the seals of the retract able hardtop the sensors and the cameras e g of the Park Distance Control or Rear View Cam era for an extended period and maintain a dis tance of at least 12 in 30 cm 4 Manual car wash When washing the vehicle by hand use large quantities of water and car shampoo if neces sary Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash ing brush applying light pressure only IP Before cleaning the windshield deacti vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni tion to prevent unintentional activation of the wipers 4 rine Observe local regulations pertaining to ES w
23. 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Short commands for the voice activation system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly regardless of which menu Useful short commands Function Opening the music collection Opening the tone control Selecting the settings Opening the computer Opening the contacts Displaying the phone book Opening BMW Assist Opening the home address Opening destination entry CD Multimedia CD DVD drive Function Playing back a CD Selecting a CD Selecting a CD and track Selecting a track Opening the CD and Multimedia menu CD and DVD Selecting a DVD Displaying entertainment details on the split screen Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG item is selected Here are the important short commands for the voice activation system Command Music collection Tone Settings lt Onboard info Contacts Phonebook B M W Assist Home address Enter address Command C Don gt Select C D XC D track e g CD 3 track 5 gt C D track e g track 5 C D and multimedia gt C D and D V D DVD e g DVD Entertainment details lt 229 c gt cc Short commands for the voice activation system Music collection Calling up the current playback Current playback Opening the music collection Music collection Playing back a music collection Music collection ont
24. Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Voice activation system Terminating or canceling voice activation system Press the button on the steering wheel Or pt Cancek In dialogs that call for a text of your choice the procedure can only be canceled using the but ton on the steering wheel Possible commands The commands available in each case depend on the menu item selected on the Control Display Having the possible commands read aloud pt Voice commands For example if CD DVD is selected the com mands for operating CD Multimedia are read aloud Calling up functions immediately via short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately irrespective of which menu item is selected refer to page 229 Example selecting the track of a CD 1 Ifnecessary switch on entertainment audio output 2 Press the f button on the steering wheel we 3 Select the music track e g CD track 4 System says Track 4 Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter variant In the shorter variant of the voice dialog the prompts and responses from the system are abbre viated 1 Settings 2 Language Units 24 3 Speech mode GF Speech mode Default 4 Select a setting gt Default gt Short Notes gt For information voice commands for the telephone refer
25. Select and create the necessary settings depending on the light conditions When the traffic bulletin map is activated this setting is disregarded gt Satellite images Satellite images are displayed depend Ing on availability and resolution gt Perspective view in 3D Displays a spatial view Prominent areas that are contained in the navigation data are displayed on the map in 3D gt Traffic Info map The map is optimized for displaying traf fic bulletins Symbols for the special destinations are no longer displayed Map view for the split screen display The map view for the split screen can be selected separately from the main screen 1 Open Options 2 Split screen 3 The split screen is switched on 3 Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected 4 Select the map view gt Arrow display gt Map facing north gt Map direction of travel gt Map view with perspective gt Exit ramp view Changing scale 1 Move the controller to the right until the split screen is selected 2 m gt Z 2 Turn the controller Traffic bulletins You can display the traffic bulletins from radio stations that broadcast the TMC Traffic Mes sage Channel of a traffic information service This information from the traffic information service is continuously updated on the basis of measurement data from traffic control centers a
26. Settings is high Options Hes lighted and then press the controller Split screen LA Main menu Close Control display Bayern 1 CD Multimedia Store station Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Additional options move the controller to the ee into right repeatedly until the Options menu ES appears Turn the controller until Time Date is The Options menu contains the following highlighted and then press the controller Screen settings refer to page 20 a EI LE Control options for the selected menu V Time Date Lanquaqe Units l ng Select a field Speed Turn the controller until the desired setting D is displayed Lighting Door locks Volume Sette Speed volume Turn the controller until Time is high nh lighted and then press the controller Volume setting PDC 09 30 Format 24h Date 22105 2017 Gong PS Format Press the controller to confirm the setting Ts The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set tings can be selected that are currently not visible lt Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG iDrive Status information A Santana Supernatural 00 08 1 Time 2 Display for
27. There 15 an increased risk of black ice 64 Black ice can also form at temperatures above 37 F 3 C You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident 4 Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer With the ignition switched on press button 1 in the instrument cluster When the vehicle is parked If you still want to view the time outside tem perature and odometer reading briefly after the remote control has been taken out of the igni tion lock Press button 1 in the instrument cluster Tachometer Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field see arrow In this range the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant and therefore the engine becomes too hot In addi tion a message will appear on the Control Display Check coolant level refer to page 204 Engine oil temperature When the engine is at normal operating temperature the engine oil temperature is between approx 210 F 100 C and approx 300 F 150 If the engine oil temperature is too high a mes sage appears on the Control Display Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 14 5 US gallons 55 liters You can find information on refueling on page 192
28. condensation Quickly removes ice and conden sation from the windshield and front side windows Switch on the cooling function as well Rear window defroster Say The defroster switches off auto matically after a certain time or when the hardtop 1 opened Ventilation di aila aS 2 1 Leverfor changing the direction of the air flow 2 humbwheels for opening and closing the air vents 3 Thumbwheel for adjusting the amount of cool air from the vents to the upper body area In this way you can optimize the air temperature for the upper body area Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if ithas become too hot in the car Draft free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air The activated charcoal filter pro vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your BMW cen ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG y 01 U04 sdi uonebiAeN suoneoiunuiuo N bee Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW accessories Practical inter Practical interior accessori
29. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Otherwise the tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged 4 Access to screw thread Front Release the cover panel in the bumper Press on the recess at the bottom left in the cover panel Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Rear Release the cover panel in the bumper Press on the recess at the bottom center in the cover panel Being towed Make sure that the ignition is switched on refer to page 50 otherwise the low beam headlamps tail lamps turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable If the electrical system fails do not tow start or tow the vehicle The electrical steering wheel lock cannot be released and the vehicle cannot be steered Jump starting refer to page 219 Power steering assistance is not available when the engine is not running Thus braking and steering will require increased effort 4 Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N Changing selector lever positions refer to page 54 A Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph or 50 km h and a towing distance of 31 miles 50 km otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged 4 7 sport automatic transmission with dual clutch A Ensure that transmission lock P 1 not engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise be blocked When using the car wash function re
30. e Co display Brightness 4 Turnthe controller until the desired setting is selected 5 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use In bright conditions for example the brightness control may not be clearly visible 76 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Technology for driving comfort and safety Park Distance Control PDC The concept The PDC assists you with maneuvering in tight parking spaces Acoustic signals and a visual indicator warn you of the presence of an object in front of or behind your vehicle To measure the distance there are four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper These sensors have a range of approx 6 5 ft 2 However an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx 24 in 60 cm from the corner sensors or approx 5 ft 1 50 m from the center sensors PDC is a parking aid that can indicate objects when they are approached slowly as is usually the case when parking Avoid approaching an object at high speed oth erwise physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late lt Switching on automatically With the engine running orthe ignition switched on the system is activated after approx 1 sec ond when you engage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R Wait this short period before driving Switching off automatically Af
31. first check if it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this may be due to one of the following reasons Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are inconsistent data cre ation or recording processes or poor quality or old age of the CD DVD blank Only label CDs DVDs on the top with a pen designed for this purpose Damage Avoid leaving fingerprints as well as dust scratches or moisture on the CDs DVDs Keep CDs DVDs in protective sleeves or cases Do not subject CDs DVDs to temperatures over 122 F 50 C high levels of humidity or direct sunlight CDs DVDs with copy protection CDs DVDs are often copy protected by the manufacturer This can mean that some CDs DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent MACROVISION This product contains copyrighted technology that is based on multiple registered US patents and the intellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other manufacturers The use of this copy protection must be approved by Macrovision Media protected by this product unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision may only be used for private purposes Copying of this technology is prohibited 157 Online
32. gt all four tires are inflated to the cor rect pressures the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized The system must then be initialized 4 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG in O Technology for driving comfort and safety 3 Inthe event of complete tire pressure loss psi O kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines gt With a light load 1 person without luggage approx 155 miles 250 km gt With a medium load 1 person cargo area full or 2 people without luggage approx 90 miles 150 km gt With a full load 2 people cargo area full approx 30 miles 50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km h otherwise there is a risk of an accident In the event of pressure loss vehicle handling changes This includes reduced tracking stability in braking extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location Otherwise parts of the tire could come loose resulting in an accident Do not continue driving Instead contact your BMW center lt Status display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Flat Tire Monitor
33. gt lll Reception strength of the wireless network depends on the mobile phone gt Incoming outgoing or missed call gt SMS received 3 Display for gt Entertainment Radio CD DVD external devices TV gt Telephone Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle 4 Sound output is switched off or display for traffic bulletins p T Traffic bulletins are switched on gt No display Traffic bulletins are switched off Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system Switching the control display on off 1 OPTION Press the button 2 Close Control display Options O Split screen Close Control display Press the controller to switch on Split screen Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the computer In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Switching the split screen on and off 1 OPTION Press the button 2 Split screen 3 The split screen is activated Selecting the display for the split screen content When the split screen is switched on you can select the content displayed on the screen 20 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 1 Move the
34. iss EX me i 2 Pushthe wind deflector down arrow 1 and then push down and forward simulta neously arrow 2 until it engages The wind deflector must engage firmly otherwise it could become detached at higher vehicle speeds 4 Removing the wind deflector 1 Push the wind deflector down and back simultaneously arrow 1 to disengage it from the catch mechanism 2 Pullthe wind deflector upward out of the holders arrow 2 40 Coat hooks Coat hooks 1 are located on the wind deflector panels in the rollover bars A Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks If you do they could endanger the pas sengers for example during braking or evasive maneuvers lt Storage 1 Fold the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2 2 Youcan store the wind deflector on the lat eral storage shelf behind the seats Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con tribution to relaxed fatigue free driving In con junction with the safety belts the head restraints and the airbags the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident To ensure that the safety sys tems operate with optimal efficiency we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section For additional information on transporting chil dren safely refer to page
35. must be at its widest possible setting Do not change the setting after installing the child seat Otherwise the child seat s stability on the passenger seat is limited 4 1 Adjust the backrest width to its widest set ting refer to page 43 2 Install the child seat Child seat security The safety belt for the passenger can be locked to prevent it from being pulled out when it is used to secure child restraint systems Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG To lock the safety belt 1 Secure the child restraint system with the belt 2 Pull the belt strap all the way out 3 Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut against the child restraint system The safety belt is locked To unlock the safety belt 1 Open the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint system 3 Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way Upper LATCH retaining strap For Canadian Customers only The following statement is required by Trans port Canada This vehicle is not equipped with user ready tether anchorages As such neither a child restraint system nor a booster cushion requir ing the use of a tether strap can be properly secured in the vehicle 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into t
36. otherwise unexpected seat move ment could result in an accident 4 Convenience mode 1 Unlock and open the driver s door or switch on radio readiness refer to page 50 2 Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2 The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch the igni tion on or off refer to page 50 2 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed If the 8 button was pressed accidentally Press the button again the LED goes out 44 Call up with the remote control The driver s seat position last stored is stored for the remote control currently in use You can select whether the seat should be reset to that position When this Personal Profile function is used first make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is free of obstacles Failure to do so could result in damage to the objects if the seat were to move rearward 4 The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Last seat position automatic Unlock button All doors Vast seat posiiomauto B Lock no doorisopened Lock after start to drive wm Flash when lock unlock Safety belts T Observe the adjustment instructions on page 41
37. positive termi nal refer to page 219 Display in the instrument cluster Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol is shown in the display accompa nied by the word OIL 202 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 2 Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever Display via iDrive 2 The oil level is checked and the reading dis Vehicle Info 9 D played 2 Vehicle status 3 i AES Veliche Info Onboard info v Trip computer Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level Driving tips 2 p 2 gt 5 1 Oillevel OK Possible messages zm 2 Oillevel is being checked gt Engine oil level OK a This can take about minutes ifthe carisat Measurement not possible at this time a standstill a level surface or about gt Measuring engine oil level p 5 minutes while the car is on the move This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at Oillevel down to minimum a standstill on a level surface and the engine ul Add engine oil as soon as possible but no is running and about 5 minutes while the a more than 1 US quart 1 liter refer also to car is moving 6 Adding engine oil on page 204 If engine oil was added it may take up to E 4 Oillevelis too high 30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading i Too much oil will harm the engine gt Engine oil level below minimum Add 1
38. A different mobile phone can be connected by selecting it 1 Telephone 2 Bluetooth 3 Select the desired mobile phone LE Bluetooth Please use phones recommended by BMW Arid new phone Connected Handy 1 Paired Handy 2 Handy 3 Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle 1 Telephone 2 Bluetooth 3 Highlight the mobile phone that is to be unpaired 4 Open Options 5 Remove phone from list Options i Split screen __ Switeh off Control display Remove phone from list Telephone gt Bluetooth Bluetooth Info The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from the list The phone book entries and the lists of stored phone numbers are deleted as well Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Activating deactivating the Bluetooth link The use of Bluetooth technology is not permitted in all countries Observe all applicable local regulations Temporarily deac tivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and the mobile phone if necessary If the Bluetooth link is deactivated you can no longer operate the mobile phone via the vehicle and other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be used in combination with the mobile phone e g a laptop 4 To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Telephone 2 Open Options 3 Bluetooth D Split screen Switch off Cont
39. After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 219 Disposal ne Have old batteries disposed of by your ES BMW center or bring them to a recycling center Maintain the battery in an upright posi tion for transport and storage Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport 4 216 Power failure After a temporary power loss the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be programmed gt Time and date These values must be updated refer to page 71 gt Radio In some cases stations may have to be stored again refer to page 144 gt Navigation system Operability must be waited for refer to page 120 gt Seat and mirror memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 43 gt Inside rearview mirror with digital compass The system must be calibrated refer to page 103 Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating oth erwise this could lead to a circuit overload ulti mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle lt 1
40. CBS 206 Service Request 187 Service requirement display refer to Condition Based Service CBS 206 Service requirements 69 Services status 188 Servotronic 85 Settings changing on Control Display 75 clock 12h 24h mode 72 DVD 154 language 75 Settings and information 68 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Settings for the map display 133 Shifting 57 Shifting sport automatic transmission 57 Shifting gears automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 manual transmission 53 Shiftlock automatic transmission refer to Changing selector lever positions 54 Shift paddles on steering wheel 57 Short commands for the voice activation system 229 Short route in navigation refer to Selecting route 130 Side airbags 85 Side windows refer to Windows 36 Signal horn refer to Horn 10 11 Sitting safely 41 with airbags 41 with safety belts 41 Ski bag for convertible refer to Through loading opening with integrated transport bag 106 Slot for remote control 50 Snap in adapter inserting removing 180 use 170 Snap in adapter refer to Center armrest storage compartment 104 Socket Onboard Diagnosis OBD 207 Socket refer to Connecting electrical appliances 106 SOS refer to Sending an Emergency Request 218 Sound output for entertainment on off 140 Spare fuses 216 Spare fuses refer to Fuses 216 Special destinations 124 Special de
41. Communications Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device must not cause harmful inter ference and gt This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation gt Any unauthorized modifications changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 4 lt Opening and closing Using the door lock i un You can set the way in which the car is unlocked refer to page 29 Convenient operation You can operate the windows and the retract able hardtop via the door lock Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking A During each closing procedure and when opening the retractable hardtop watch the process and ensure that no one becomes trapped Releasing the key stops the operation lt Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can lock and unlock the driver s door by turning the integrated key to the corresponding limit posi tions in the door lock 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Opening and closing From the inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid but does no
42. Confirm the query again with To read and dial entries You can have all entries in your voice phone book read aloud in the order in which they were entered and select a specific entry to establish a connection nf 1 Read phone book The dialog for reading the phone book opens 2 Say Dial number when the desired entry is read Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established pt 1 Dial namest The dialog for dialing an entry is opened 2 Saythe name when prompted Confirm the query with Yes Notes Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection Use the SOS but ton instead refer to page 218 Important for voice commands For voice commands bear in mind the following gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed 180 gt Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system gt Keep the doors windows and retractable hardtop closed to prevent interference from outside noise gt Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking Inserting removing the snap in adapter 1 Press button 1 and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter at the front and press i
43. Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i E5 c LLI Music collection Music collection Storing music The music tracks from CDs DVDs and USB devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there gt Audio CD tracks are converted into com pressed audio format when they are stored If available information on the album such as the artist is stored as well gt CD DVD or USB device with compressed audio files The entire content of the CD DVD or the USB device is stored in the vehi cle as an album After storing the tracks and directories can be deleted individually Files are only stored in the WMA MP3 and AAC formats Tracks with DRM copy protection can be stored in the vehicle but cannot be played back Regularly back up the music data other wise it could be lost if there is a fault on the hard drive 4 Music recognition technology and s related data are provided by Gracenote Gracenote is the industry stan dard in music recognition technology and related content delivery For more information please visit www gracenote com CD and music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the fol lowing U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207
44. Instrument panel refer to Cockpit 10 Integrated key 28 Integrated universal remote control 100 Interactive map 127 Interior lamps 92 remote control 30 Interior motion sensor 34 Interior rearview mirror 46 automatic dimming feature 46 compass 102 Interlock refer to Disengaging the remote control 53 Intermittent mode of the wipers 60 Intersection entering navigation 122 iPod connecting refer to AUX IN port 163 iPod connecting refer to USB audio interface 163 J Jacking points 215 Joystick refer to iDrive 16 Jumpering refer to Jump starting 219 Jump starting 219 K Key refer to Integrated key remote control 28 Keyless go refer to Comfort Access 34 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Keyless opening and closing refer to Comfort Access 34 Key Memory refer to Personal Profile 28 Kickdown 54 automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 Knock control 193 L Lamps automatic headlamp control 88 parking lamps low beams 88 Lamps and bulbs replacing bulbs 212 Language changing on Control Display 75 Lap and shoulder belt refer to Safety belts 44 Lashing eyes refer to Securing cargo 116 Last destinations 124 Launch Control 58 Leather care 210 LED Light emitting diodes 212 Length refer to Dimensions 227 License plate lamp replacing bulb 215 Light high beam assistant 90 refer to High beam assistant 90
45. Light alloy wheels 210 Light emitting diodes LED 212 Lighter connecting electrical appliances 106 Lighting instruments 91 lamps and bulbs 212 vehicle refer to Lamps 88 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Light switch 88 Limit refer to Speed limit 74 Load securing equipment refer to Securing cargo 116 Lockable lug bolts refer to Lug bolt lock 215 Lock buttons doors refer to Locking 32 Locking adjusting confirmation signal 31 from inside 32 from outside 30 without remote control refer to Comfort Access 34 Locking and unlocking doors confirmation signals 31 from inside 32 from outside 29 Low beam control refer to High beam assistant 90 Low beam headlamps 88 automatic 88 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 43 Lug bolt lock 215 Luggage compartment lid 32 Comfort Access 35 emergency release 33 opening from inside 32 opening from outside 33 remote control 30 Lumbar support 43 M M S tires refer to Winter tires 200 Maintenance refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 206 Malfunction automatic transmission with Steptronic 55 tires 81 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 73 Managing music 161 Manual air distribution 94 Manual car wash 209 Manual mode automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 Manual operation door lock 31 driver s do
46. O ON OO BP IN 10 11 12 SOS initiating an Emergency Request call 218 Reading lamp 92 Interior lamps 92 Reading lamp 92 Passenger airbag status lamp 86 Control Display 16 Hazard warning flashers Central locking system 32 Automatic climate control Airdistribution 96 Automatic air distribution and AUTO flowrate 97 Cooling function 97 Recirculated air mode automatic recirculated air control 98 Maximum cooling 97 Air flow residual heat utilization 97 Defrosting windows 98 Rear window defroster 98 3e Bb Hard drive for gt Audio CD 140 gt Navigation DVD 120 Programmable memory keys 21 Changing gt Radio station 143 gt Track 151 Heated seats 43 13 au Py Park Distance Control PDC 77 A i D d lt Close the retractable hardtop 38 Open the retractable hardtop 38 14 Parking brake 52 15 Buttons onthe controller 16 For selecting the menus directly 16 Controller 16 Can be turned pressed or moved horizon tally in four directions 17 Buttons for the Dynamic Driving Control 79 18 Switching audio sources on off and adjust ing volume 140 19 Ejecting of gt Audio CD 140 gt Navigation DVD 120 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large num basic menu navigation The control of the indi ber of switches This allows these fun
47. Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Cockpit Around the steering wheel controls and displays Cockpi 6 7 8 9 1 F Opening and closing windows 6 sh zg jointly 37 29 Parking lamps 88 2 Opening and closing rear emn windows 37 20 Low beams 88 3 Opening and closing front Automatic windows 37 AL headlamp control 88 Adaptive light control 89 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 45 High beam assistant 90 Adjusting exterior mirrors automatic curb monitor 45 a A N Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG W Turn signals 59 High beams headlamp flasher 90 High Beam Assistant 90 Roadside parking lamps 90 Computer 65 Settings and information about the vehicle 68 8 Instrument cluster 12 9 Buttons on the steering wheel lt gt JS em 10 KJ SA Ww Eng Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated air mode 98 Windshield wipers 60 Rain sensor 60 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 50 12 Ignition lock 50 im en Steering wheel heating 47 14 Horn the entire surface 15 Adjusting the steering wheel 46 19 e Cruise control 61 17 18 19 Buttons on the steering wheel Telephone gt Press accepting and ending a call starting to dial selected phone number Re
48. Searching for music opening the menu Music search Playing back the most frequently played tracks fifty External devices Opening external devices External devices Tone control Opening the tone control Tone Radio FM Calling up the radio Radio Calling up an FM station F Mi Opening manual search Manual search Calling up a frequency Frequency megahertz e g 93 5 mega hertz or frequency 93 5 Selecting the frequency range Select frequency Calling up a station Select station Calling up a station directly Station e g W PLJ AM Calling up an AM station Opening manual search Manual search Calling up a frequency Frequency Kilohertz e g frequency 753 or 753 kilohertz 230 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Satellite radio Function Calling up the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio channel Presets Function Calling up the stored stations Choosing a stored station Selecting a stored station Telephone Function Opening the Telephone menu Displaying the phone book Redialing Displaying accepted calls Dialing a phone number List of messages Bluetooth devices Navigation General information Function Navigation menu Opening destination entry Entering an address Opening destination guidance Starting destination guidance Ending destination guidance Opening th
49. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the sys tem detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Servotronic The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force required to turn the wheels depending on the speed at which you are driving When you are driving at low speeds power steering provides more support i e little effort is needed to turn the wheels Power steering support lessens as your speed increases The system works automatically Malfunction Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control Dynamic brake lamps 7 1 E al a On the left normal braking On the right sharp braking During sharp braking the brake lamp
50. When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions In the interest of safety new tires should be installed Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire s circumference the letters TWI for Tread Wear Indicator on the tire s sidewalls identify tires that incorporate these wear indicators Once the tire tread has worn down to the wear indicators the tire has worn to a depth of 1 16 in 1 6 mm Wheel tire damage Please note that low profile tires cause wheels tires and suspension parts to be more sus ceptible to road hazard and consequential damages Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect This can for exam ple be caused by driving over curbs The same applies to any other abnormal road behavior such as pulling severely to the right or left A In these cases reduce speed immedi ately and have wheels and tires thor oughly checked To do so drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel necessary have the vehicle towed there Otherwise tire damage can be extremely dan gerous for vehicle occupants and other road users 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Tire age For various reasons such as the development
51. accumulated pres sure to escape then continue turning to open Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 3 The coolant level is correct if it is between the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck 4 Ifthe coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Havethe reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible gt 2 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Maintenance Maintenance BMW Maintenance System EXTUS The BMW Maintenance System supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW The objective is to optimize efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte nance costs If and when you come to sell your BMW a com prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig nificant benefit Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take the differ ent driving conditions of your BMW into account Condition Based Service uses this to determine the current and future service requirements By letting you define a service and maintenance regimen that reflects your own individual requirements the system builds the basis for trouble free driving On the Control Display you can have the remaining times or distances for selected main tenance tasks and a
52. airbags may not function properly 4 The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror shows the current status of the passen ger airbags deactivated or activated refer to Status of passenger airbags below Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat read the safety precau tions and handling instructions under Trans porting children safely see page 48 86 Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system The front knee and side airbags can also be deactivated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain positions the indicator lamp for the pas senger airbags comes on In such cases the passenger should change his or her sitting position so that the passenger airbags are acti vated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position do not transport the passenger in the vehicle To make sure that occupation of the seat cush ion can be detected correctly gt Do not attach seat covers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items to the pas senger seat unless they are specifically rec ommended by BMW gt Donotplace any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below 4 Status of passenger airbags The indicator lamp for the passenger airbags shows the functional status of the passenger s front knee and side airbags in accordance with whether and how the passenger seat is occu pied The indicator lamp sh
53. also to the separate Owner s Manual 4 For voice commands bear in mind the following gt Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection Use the emergency button near the interior rearview mirror gt Pronounce the commands and digits smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses This also applies when spelling out destinations dur ing destination entry gt When selecting a radio station use the standard pronunciation of the station name gt For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice activation system and no abbrevia tions gt Keep the doors windows and retractable hardtop closed to prevent interference from outside noise gt Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 01 U09 sdi SUONPDIUNWLUOD ooue 6 e y 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Opening and closing Remote control Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is autom
54. be restarted within approx 10 seconds j The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes and a message _ appears on the Control Display replace the battery in the remote control The warning lamp in the instrument 36 Replacing the battery The remote control for Comfort Access con tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time 1 Take the integrated key out of the remote control refer to page 28 2 Remove the cover 3 Insert the new battery with the plus side fac Ing up 4 Press the cover on to close Take the old battery to a battery collec tion point or to your BMW center 4 Windows To prevent injuries watch the windows while closing them Take the remote control with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them selves 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening closing Individually gt Press the switch to the resistance point The window opens as long as you press the switch gt You can close all windows in the same man ner by pulling the switch Press the switch beyond the resistance point The window opens automatically Press the switch again to stop the opening movement You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Jointly gt Press the switch to the resistance point All windows open as long as you press t
55. before entering a car wash 36 Comfort access refer to Comfort Access 34 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Comfort area refer to Around the center console 14 Compartment for remote control refer to Ignition lock 50 Compass 102 Computer 65 displays on Control Display 66 Computer refer to iDrive 16 Concierge service 185 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 114 Condition Based Service CBS 206 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 28 Confirmation signals for locking unlocking the vehicle 31 Congestion refer to Route bypassing sections 131 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 106 Consumption refer to Average consumption 66 Consumption display average consumption 66 Contacts creating 182 Control Center refer to iDrive 16 Control Display refer to iDrive 16 adjusting brightness 76 Controller refer to iDrive 16 controls and displays 10 Control unit refer to iDrive 16 Convenient loading 30 Convenient operation 31 retractable hardtop 30 windows 30 Convertible enlarging cargo area 38 106 Coolant 204 checking level 204 Coolant temperature 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Cooling maximum 97 Cooling fluid refer to Coolant 204 Cooling system refer to Coolant 204 Copyright 2 Corner illuminating lamps refer to Adaptive light
56. call while speaking to another party This function may need to be enabled by the service provider and the mobile phone may have to be set up accordingly If a second call comes in during an active call you will hear a call waiting signal Accept The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold 174 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Establishing a second call Establish another call during an active call 1 Telephone 2 Active calls 3 Hold T Active calls v 4498912445578 01 28 Hold Keypad dialing mMrorcre all The existing call is put on hold 4 Dialthe new phone number or select it from a list Switching between two calls toggling gt Active call indicated by a red handset gt Callon hold indicated by a green handset To switch to the call on hold select this handset Establishing a conference call Two calls can be connected to a single tele phone conference call 1 Establish two calls 2 Conference call Active calls ff 198912345678 00 29 4808998765421 C 03 16 wird gehalten Keynad dialing Conference call When terminating a conference call both calls are ended Phone book The phone book accesses the contacts and shows all contacts for which a phone number has been stored The entries can be selected to make a call 1 Telephone 2 Phone book All contacts with a phone number are displayed A sym
57. checked Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func tion properly lt Mirrors Exterior mirrors The passenger s mirror is more convex than the driver s mirror The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror other wise there is an increased risk of an accident 4 i O O O j rale y e j B I 1 Adjustments 2 Folding mirrors in and out 3 Switching to the other mirror or automatic curb monitor The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually press the edge of the glass Folding mirrors in and out At driving speeds up to approx 12 mph 20 km h you can fold the mirrors in and out by pressing button 2 This can be beneficial in nar row streets for example or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Before entering an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirro
58. cluster Tr When the engine is off please switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electrical consumers in order to preserve the battery 4 Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps as well as dis plays in the instrument cluster go out Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Starting the engine Do not run the engine in enclosed areas otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause loss of consciousness and death The exhaust gases contain carbon mon oxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running otherwise such a vehi cle represents a potential safety hazard Before leaving the car with the engine running place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and set the parking brake to prevent the car from moving 4 Avoid frequent starting in quick succes sion as well as repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start Otherwise the fuel is not burned or incompletely burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter 4 Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving right away but at moderate engine speeds Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Depress the clutch a
59. control 89 Cornering lamps refer to Adaptive light control 89 Correct tires 199 Country codes DVD 153 Courtesy lamps refer to Interior lamps 92 Criteria for route 130 Cross hairs in navigation 126 Cruise control 61 malfunction 63 Cruising range 66 Cupholders 105 Curb weight refer to Weights 228 Current playback external devices 165 of music collection 160 Customer Relations 187 D Dashboard refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting refer to Instrument lighting 91 Data technical 226 dimensions 227 engine 226 weights 228 Data recorders 207 Data transfer 188 Date date format 73 setting 72 Daytime running lights 89 DBC Dynamic Brake Control 78 DCC refer to Cruise control 61 Deactivating passenger airbags 86 Deadlocking refer to Locking 30 Defect door lock 31 fuel filler flap 192 Defogging windows 95 Defrosting windows 95 Defrost position refer to Defrosting windows 95 Destination entering by town city name 121 Destination address entering 121 127 Destination entry via BMW Assist 125 Destination for navigation entering by voice 127 entering via map 126 entry 121 home address 124 manual entry 121 Destination guidance 130 bypassing a route section 131 changing specified route 130 continuing 130 starting 130 voice instructions 1
60. drawn D in again after approx 10 seconds 4 Removing all CDs DVDs 1 Press the button for a longer period One after the other the CDs DVDs are par tially ejected out of the CD DVD changer Remove the CDs DVDs Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Malfunctions If all LEDs on the CD DVD changer flash rapidly the system is malfunctioning To correct the malfunction 1 Press the or button The CD DVD inserted last is ejected 2 Remove the CD DVD If the LEDs stop flashing rapidly the CD DVD changer is functional again Notes BMW CD DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod ucts Do not operate if the cover is damaged otherwise severe eye damage can result Do not use self recorded CDs DVDs with labels applied as these can become detached during playback due to heat build up and can cause irreparable damage to the device Only use round CDs DVDs with a standard diameter of 4 7 in 12 cm and do not play CDs DVDs with an adapter e g Single CDs other wise the CDs or the adapter can jam and will no longer eject Do not use a combined CD DVD e g DVD US otherwise the CD DVD can jam and will no longer eject 4 General malfunctions BMW CD DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs DVDs than stationary devices would be If a CD DVD cannot be played
61. for example Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru ment cluster followed by the gear actually In use Shifting gears via shift paddles on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears with out taking your hands off the steering wheel gt When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode the transmission switches to man ual mode gt If you do not accelerate or shift gears using the shift paddles for a certain amount of time the transmission switches back to automatic mode gt If the selector lever is in the M S gear plane manual mode remains active 4 n gt To shift up press one of the shift paddles back arrow 1 gt To shift down press one of the shift pad dles forward arrow 2 Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru ment cluster followed by the gear actually in use Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed the selector lever loc
62. for intermittent wipe or sen sitivity of the rain sensor Switching on wipers Press the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automatically returns to its initial posi tion when released Normal wiper speed Press once The system switches to operation in the inter mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor the intermittent wipe time is a preset If the caris equipped with a rain sensor the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn knurled wheel 5 up or down 60 ul onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor before enter ing an automatic car wash Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps Pull the lever arrow 4 Washer fluid is sora
63. for lengthy periods e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic congestion You achieve fuel sav ings even if standing time is as short as approx 4 seconds Switch off functions you do not need at the moment Functions such as the air conditioner and the seat or rear window heating draw large amounts of power and consume additional fuel Espe cially in city traffic and in stop and go driving they have a considerable impact Therefore switch these functions off when they are not really needed Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at a BMW center Also note the BMW service sys tem refer to page 206 General driving notes Close the luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle only when the lug gage compartment lid is closed Other wise exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle 4 If the vehicle must be driven with the luggage compartment lid open o m m m 1 Close all windows 2 Greatly increase the air volume of the automatic climate control system refer to page 97 Hot exhaust system In all vehicles extremely high tempera tures are generated in the exhaust sys tem Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys tem and never apply undercoating to them When driving standing at idle and whil
64. from beverages use a soft sponge or lint free microfiber cloth and suitable interior cleaners Follow the instructions on the packaging 210 gt Clean the upholstery down to the seams using a sweeping motion Avoid strong rubbing lt Opened Velcro fasteners etc on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that Velcro fasteners are closed 4 Leather leather trim gt The leather used by BMW is high quality _ natural product Slight irregularities in the leather are a typical characteristic of natural leather lt Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the leather have an abrasive effect leading to increased wear and causing the leather surface to become brittle prematurely Therefore regu larly dust the leather with a cloth for example Clean light colored leather more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable Treat the leather at least once every two months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the leather s protective layer Rivets etc on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers 4 Carpets cargo area You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or clean them with interior cleaner if heavily soiled The floor mats can be removed for cleaning When replacing the mats ensure that the seat rails do not extend over the floor mats as this may damage the mats Lint on the floor mats occurs for techni
65. gas station 5 Select the amp symbol Start guidance or Add as another dest 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt Z ion guidance Destinat Destination guidance through voice instructions Switching voice instructions on off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during destination guidance 1 Navigation 2 3 Select the 7 symbol Symbol Meaning oly Voice instructions are switched on p Voice instructions are switched off For rapid access the feature can be stored on a programmable memory key refer to page 21 Repeating a voice instruction 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Highlight the symbol 4 Pressthe controller twice Adjusting the volume of voice instructions The volume can be adjusted only while a voice instruction is being issued 1 Havethe last voice instruction repeated if necessary 2 Turnthe button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 132 Map display Map display You can have your current position displayed on a map After starting the destination guidance the planned route is shown on the map 1 Navigation 2 Map The following functions are directly available in the map display Symbol Function Starting stopping destina tion guidance 1 74 Switching voice instructions o
66. in digital mode the playback switches between analog and digital reception Due to time delayed broadcasting there may be repe titions or interruptions In this case switch off digital radio reception 144 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Displaying additional information Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track such as the name of the artist 1 Select the desired station 2 Open Options 3 Station info Selecting a substation 1 Select the desired station 2 Pressthe controller 3 Select the substation Presets It is possible to store up to 40 stations Calling up a station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station Storing a station The station currently selected 1 stored 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Store station b Presets A Store station Hit Radio Classic Radio Fa 3 Chart Radio 4 News Radio 4 Select the desired memory location The list of stored stations is stored for the remote control currently in use You can also store the stations on the program mable memory keys refer to page 21 Deleting a station 1 2 3 4 5 Radio Presets Select the desired station Open Options Delete entry 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ju lt Driving tips Navigation Communicauons Entertainment
67. is switched on For example air flow is adjusted automatically to optimize climate control When the AUTO program is doD switched on you can select the cli mate level of the AUTO program using the buttons for controlling the manual air flow rate The selected climate level is displayed by an LED Convertible program When the hardtop is open the convertible pro gram is activated as well In the convertible pro gram the automatic climate control is opti mized for driving with the hardtop open In addition the air flow rate is increased as vehicle speed increases gt The effectiveness of the convertible pro gram can be enhanced considerably by installing the wind deflector 4 Adjusting air flow rate manually Press the left side of the button to qo reduce air flow Press the right side of the button to increase it Theair flow rate may be reduced to save battery power The display remains the same Switching the system on off With the blower at its lowest setting press the left side of the button to switch off the auto matic climate control All displays are cleared except for the rear window defroster if it is switched on Press any button except the rear window defroster to reactivate the automatic climate control 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG i ad O O Climate Residual heat The heat stored in the engine 1 used to heat th
68. loading height under the cargo area partition refer to the label in the cargo area showing a line indi cating the maximum height Folding down the cargo area partition Before opening the hardtop close the cargo area partition arrow and make sure it engages on both sides Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing When the vehicle is stationary and at radio readiness or beyond refer to page 50 If possible conserve the battery by only gt Operating the retractable hardtop when the engine is running Before closing the retractable hardtop remove all foreign objects from the windshield frame as these could prevent the hardtop from closing properly 4 1 Press and hold button 1 The retractable hardtop closes 2 Press and hold button 2 The retractable hardtop opens 3 LEDs gt The side windows move down when the hardtop is opened or closed Convenient closing If you continue pressing the buttons after the LED 3 goes out the windows move back up 4 If the windows pause briefly as they move this is for technical reasons and is not a malfunction LEDs In the following situations a message appears on the Control Display or an acoustic signal sounds in addition to the LED lighting up gt While the hardtop is being operated the green LED lights up It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed gt Ifthe red LED flashes when you re
69. mobile phones can be paired gt Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones e g authorization or a secure connection refer to the mobile phone operating instructions If not all phone book entries are displayed gt Transfer all phone book entries from the SIM card to the mobile phone if necessary gt Phone book entries with special characters may not be displayed Checks to perform if pairing is unsuccessful gt Is the mobile phone supported by the mobile phone preparation package You can obtain information on the Internet at www bmw com bluetooth gt Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile phone and vehicle match The same Blue tooth passkey must be entered on the mobile phone s display and via iDrive gt Did it take you more than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Then repeat the pairing procedure gt Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone If so delete the con nections with other devices on the mobile phone gt Is the mobile phone no longer responding Switch the mobile phone off and on or briefly disconnect the power supply 172g gt Repeat the pairing procedure gt If allitems on the list have been checked and the mobile phone still cannot be paired please contact Customer Relations Connecting a particular mobile phone If more than one mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the mobile phone at the top of the list is connected
70. of brittleness BMW recommends tire replace ment after no more than 6 years regardless of the actual wear of the tires The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding DOT 3709 means that the tire was manufac tured in week 37 of 2009 Run flat tires The symbol identifying run flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall Run flat tires comprise a conditionally self sup porting tire and a special rim The reinforce ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can continue to be used subject to certain restric tions even if depressurized For information on continuing to drive with a flat tire refer to Indication of a flat tire page 81 New wheels and tires A Have new wheels and tires installed only d by your BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this Work is not carried out properly there is a dan ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Make sure that the new wheels are balanced 4 Retreaded tires BMW recommends that you do not use retreaded tires since driving safety may be impaired The causes for this include poten tially different tire casing structures and often wide variations in tire age which can result in a limited service life Correct wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa mount run flat tires for your ow
71. off 50 switched on 50 Radio remote key refer to Remote control with integrated key 28 Rain sensor 60 Random sequence CD changer 152 CD player 152 external devices 165 music collection 161 Reading lamps 92 Rear fog lamps indicator lamp 13 Rear lamp refer to Tail lamps replacing bulb 214 Rear lamps refer to Tail lamps 214 Rear turn signals replacing bulb 214 Rearview mirror refer to Mirrors 45 Rear window defroster 95 98 Receiving level of mobile phone refer to Status information 20 245 Everything from A to Z Reception quality 144 radio station 144 Recirculated air mode 94 98 Recirculation of air refer to Recirculated air mode 94 98 Reclining seat refer to Backrest 42 Refueling 192 Releasing hood 201 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 66 Remote control 28 battery renewal 36 Comfort Access 34 garage door opener 100 luggage compartment lid 30 malfunction 31 36 removing from the ignition lock 50 service data 206 Replacement remote control 28 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 212 Replacing tires 199 Replacing tires refer to New wheels and tires 199 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning refer to Fuel gauge 65 Reset refer to Resetting tone settings 142 Restraint systems for children 48 refer to Safety belts 44 Ret
72. or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calcu late a new route suggestion 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 2 m gt Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 Entertainment Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Online Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW On off and tone On off and tone The following audio and video sources share the same control elements and adjustments gt Radio CD DVD player CD DVD changer Video External devices e g MP3 player v wo V V Controls The audio and video sources can be controlled using the gt Buttons near the CD DVD player gt iDrive gt Buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 gt Programmable memory keys refer to page 21 gt Voice activation system Buttons near the CD DVD player D 1 Sound output for entertainment on off volume gt Press switch on off When the system is switched on the most recently selected radio station or track is played gt Turn Adjusting volume 2 Ejecting a CD DVD CD DVD drive 140 RE 4 FM AM change the radio station waveband 5 MODE change the audio and video sources 6 Station scan track search gt Change the radio station gt Select the t
73. page 208 With Comfort Access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignition switch The engine can be switched off when the selec tor lever is in position N Refer also to page 208 With Comfort Access and 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Insert the remote control into the ignition switch The engine can be switched off when the trans mission 15 in position Refer also to page 209 Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity never over load the vehicle Overloading can lead to over heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires This can ultimately result in a sudden blowout lt Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo area as this could result in damage to the vehicle 4 Always position and secure the cargo as described so that it cannot endanger the car s occupants for example if sudden braking or swerving Is necessary Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 228 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car since they could be thrown around for example as a result of heavy braking sudden swerves etc and endanger the occu pants 4 Determining loading limit
74. system recognizes specific commands that must be pronounced exactly word for word You can have the possible commands for any function read aloud to you we Helpt Digits from zero to nine are recognized You can say each digit individually or group them into a sequence to accelerate the input Using alternative commands Often there is more than a single command to run a function e g pt Dial namet or gt Namet Voice command response Please say the number Depending on your equipment version 123 456 7890 Continue Dialing 178 Dialing number Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Adjusting the volume of the instructions You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system Turn the button during an instruction This volume for the instructions is maintained even if the other audio sources are set to mini mum volume The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Calling Dialing phone numbers pt 1 2 Saythe phone number For telephone calls abroad say Plus and then the country code 3 ODialing Dial number The connection to the desired subscriber is established Correcting phone numbers After the last spoken sequence of digits has been repeated by the system you can delete this sequence of digits we Correct number The digits are deleted The command Correct number can be repeat
75. the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver Even when sensors are pro vided there is a blind spot in which objects can no longer be detected The system is also sub ject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement such as those encountered with trailer towbars and hitches thin or wedge shaped objects etc Low objects that have already been displayed e g curbs can disappear again from the detection area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges cannot be detected Therefore always drive cautiously otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i O ad O O Technology for driving comfort and safety Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal Therefore always drive cautiously otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage 4 Driving stability control systems Your BMW has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle s stability even in adverse driving conditions Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking Active safety is thus increased The ABS is operational every time you start the engine Braking safely refer to page 114 Electronic brake force distribu
76. to ensure the best possible per sonal protection 4 Before every drive make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop erly refer to page 41 Opening 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt into its reel Fasten safety belts reminder for driver and passenger The indicator lamp comes and ra acoustic signal sounds In addition message appears on the Control Dis play Check whether the safety belt has been fastened correctly The Fasten safety belts reminder is issued as long as the driver s safety belt has not been fas tened In some country specific versions the Fasten safety belts reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx 5 mph or 8 km h if the passenger safety belt is not fastened if objects are placed on the passenger seat or if driver or passenger unfasten their safety belts Damage to safety belts If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident have the belt sys tem including any belt tensioners or child restraint systems replaced and the belt anchors
77. town city You can also enter a street without specifying a town city In this case all streets of the same name in the designated state province are offered The corresponding town city is dis played after the street name If a town city has already been entered you can negate this entry This could be helpful in instances where the desired street does not exist in the entered town city because it belongs to another suburb for example 1 Navigation Enter address Select Street or the displayed street Change to the list of street names m os m m Select In with the state province currently displayed MEX MUSAUSSTRASSE 6 Select the letters 7 Change to the list of street names Highlight the street a preview map Is dis played 9 Select the street Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Entering a house number You can enter any house number stored in the navigation data for the street 1 House number 2 Select the digits 3 Change to the list of house numbers A Select a house number or range of house numbers Starting destination guidance after entering the destination 1 Accept destination 2 Start guidance or Add as another dest gt Set your Route preference refer to page 130 gt Search for Points of Interest at loc refer to page 124 Address book To create contacts refer to page 182 Selecting a destination fro
78. while you were away gt If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition but for no longer than approx 5 minutes your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system reacts e g to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle Interior motion sensor The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions Thus the alarm sys tem 1 activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open An 34 alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as leaves refer to Avoiding unin tentional alarms Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This pre vents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations gt In duplex garages gt During transport on car carrying trains boats ships or on a trailer gt When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the LOCK button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse quently locked again Comfort Access Comfort Access enables you to ent
79. with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age size and weight For more information on automatic deactivation of the passenger airbags refer to page 86 Installing child restraint systems After installing a child restraint system on the passenger seat make sure that the front and side airbags for the passenger are deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy Observe the child restraint system manufac turer s instructions when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be diminished 4 Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt section of a lap and shoulder belt Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care 48 On the passenger seat After installing a child restraint system on the passenger seat make sure that the front and side airbags for the passenger are deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy lt Seat position Before installing a child restraint system move the passenger seat as far back and up as pos sible to obtain the best possible position for the belt Backrest width The backrest width of the passenger seat
80. 0 km A Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h In the event of pressure loss vehicle handling changes This includes reduced tracking stability in braking extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed Reduce your speed and pull over as soon as possible at a suitable location Otherwise parts of the tire could come loose resulting in an accident Do not continue driving Instead contact your BMW center lt Message for unsuccessful system reset ITIN 4 The warning lamp lights up yellow A 1 message will appear on the Control Display The system was not reset after a tire was changed for example Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system refer to page 83 Status display 1 MENU Press the button The start menu 1 opened Vehicle Info Vehicle status TPM The status Is displayed DT S de Malfunction 1 The small warning lamp flashes l yellow and then lights up continu ously the larger warning lamp comes on in yellow On the Control Display the tires are shown in gray and a message appears No punctures can be detected 84 This type of message is shown in the following situations gt If there is a malfunction Have the system checked gt fa wheel without TPM electronic
81. 0 towns cities may be suggested 4 Select a location gt To select a recommended town city Yes gt To select another town city New entry gt To select an entry e g Entry 2 lt gt To spell an entry Spell city 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Destination entry Identical sounding towns cities that can not be distinguished by the system are compiled in a separate list and shown as a town city followed by three dots If necessary select this entry with Yes Then select the desired town city from that list lt The town city can also be selected from the list via iDrive Turn the controller until the town city is selected and press the controller Entering a street or intersection The street or intersection is entered in the same manner as the town city Entering a house number You can enter house numbers up to 999 pt 1 House number 2 Saythe house number 3 to confirm the house number 4 Accept destination Starting destination guidance pt Start guidance Destination guidance starts immediately Adding further intermediate destinations o Add as another destination Further intermediate destinations can be added Storing destinations The destination is automatically added to the list of last destinations Planning a trip New trip Various intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip 1 Navigation 2
82. 01 Horn 10 11 Hot exhaust system 113 Hydraulic brake assist refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 78 Hydroplaning 113 IBOC refer to HD Radio 144 Ice warning refer to Outside temperature warning 64 Identification marks run flat tires 199 tire coding 197 242 iDrive 16 adjusting brightness 76 changing language 75 changing settings 75 changing units of measure and display format 68 controls 16 menu guidance 17 operating principle 16 overview 16 setting the date and time 71 72 status information 20 iDrive operating principle 16 Ignition 50 switched off 50 switched 50 Ignition key refer to Remote control with integrated key 28 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 50 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 50 Ignition lock 50 Imprint 2 Indicator and warning lamps 13 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83 Individual air distribution 94 Inflation pressure refer to Tire inflation pressure 194 Inflation pressure monitoring refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 Initializing after power failure 216 compass refer to Calibrating 103 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 81 radio refer to Station storing 144 refer to Setting the time and date 72 Installation location telephone 104 Instructions for navigation system refer to Voice instructions 132 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument lighting 91
83. 12 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 78 240 Dual clutch transmission 55 kickdown 56 DVD country codes 153 settings 154 video playback 153 DVD changer 155 malfunctions 157 DVD changer refer to CD changer 151 DVD menu 154 DVD player refer to CD player 151 DVD video 153 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 78 Dynamic destination guidance 131 Dynamic Driving Control 79 E Eject button refer to Buttons on the CD DVD player 140 Electrical malfunction door lock 31 driver s door 31 fuel filler flap 192 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 58 Electric seat adjustment 42 Electric steering wheel lock with Comfort Access 35 Electronic brake force distribution EBV 78 Electronic oil level check 202 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 78 Emergency actuation automatic transmission refer to Overriding selector lever lock 55 Emergency operation fuel filler flap manual release 192 Emergency operation refer to Manual operation door lock 31 Emergency release luggage compartment lid from inside 33 Emergency Request 218 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 218 Energy saving saving fuel 112 Engine breaking in 112 data 226 overheated refer to Coolant temperature 65 speed 226 starting 51 starting Comfort Access 34 switching off 52 Engine compartment 202
84. 123 Storing music 158 Storing seat positions refer to Seat and mirror memory 43 Storing tires 200 Stowage refer to Storage compartments 104 Stowing cargo 116 Street entering navigation 122 Summer tires refer to Wheels and tires 194 Surface ice refer to Outside temperature warning 64 Surround 141 SVCD 153 SW waveband 143 Switches refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off engine 52 Switching off the engine start stop button 50 Switching on audio 140 CD changer 140 player 140 radio 140 Symbols 4 status information 20 248 T Tachometer 64 Tailgate opening from inside 32 Tailgate refer to Luggage compartment lid 32 Tail lamps 214 replacing bulb 214 Tank contents refer to Capacities 228 Technical data 226 capacities 228 dimensions 227 Technical modifications refer to For your own safety 5 Telephone 170 installation location refer to Center armrest 104 refer to separate Owner s Manual voice commands 178 TeleService 185 TeleService Diagnosis 186 TeleService Help 186 Temperature air conditioner 95 automatic climate control 96 changing unit of measure 68 coolant refer to Coolant temperature 65 Temperature display outside temperature 64 outside temperature warning 64 setting the units 68 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 61 Tensioning straps refer to Securing cargo 116
85. 2 883 08 09 BMW AG High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period arrow 3 Ir The roadside parking lamps drain the bat tery Therefore do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time otherwise the bat tery might not have enough power to start the engine 4 Switching off Press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point arrow 3 High Beam Assistant The concept This system automatically switches the high beams on and off The procedure is controlled by asensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit 90 uation allows It handles this task for you and gives you the benefit of the best possible view You can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual Activating the system 1 Turn the light switch to position 3 refer to page 88 2 With the low beams switched on briefly push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam The indicator lamp in the instrument 4 cluster lights up when the high beams are activated The system autom
86. 20 Tow fittings for tow starting and towing away 220 Towing 220 car with automatic transmission 220 methods 221 Towing tow starting 220 Town city for navigation 121 Tow rope 222 Tow starting 220 222 TPM refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 82 Track selecting on CD 152 Traction control refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 78 TRACTION program Dynamic Driving Control 79 Traffic bulletins categories 135 Traffic bulletins filtering 135 Traffic bulletins for navigation 133 during destination guidance 135 in map view 135 Traffic jam displaying traffic bulletins 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Transmission automatic transmission with Steptronic 53 dual clutch transmission 55 Launch Control 58 manual transmission 53 neutral 56 overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission with Steptronic 55 reverse gear 56 transmission lock releasing manually 58 Transmission interlock refer to Changing selector lever position 54 refer to P Park 54 Transmission lock releasing manually 58 Transmission positions 56 Transporting children safely 48 Transport securing devices refer to Securing cargo 116 Travel instructions refer to Voice instructions 132 Tread depth refer to Minimum tire tread 198 Trip deleting 129 Trip storing 128 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odomet
87. 32 volume of voice instructions 132 Detour selecting 136 Digital clock 64 Digital compass 102 Digital radio refer to HD Radio 144 Dimensions 227 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 59 Direction instructions refer to Voice instructions 132 Directory for navigation refer to Address book 123 Displacement refer to Engine data 226 239 Everything from A to Z Display refer to iDrive controls 16 Display lighting refer to Instrument lighting 91 Displays on the Control Display 16 Displays refer to Instrument cluster 12 Displays and controls 10 Disposal coolant 204 remote control battery 36 vehicle battery 216 Distance remaining to service refer to Service requirements 69 Distance warning refer to Park Distance Control PDC 77 Door key refer to Remote control with integrated key 28 Door lock 31 Doors emergency operation 31 DOT Quality Grades 197 Draft free ventilation 95 98 Drinks holders refer to Cupholders 105 Drive mode 56 Drive off assistance refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 78 Drive off assistant 80 Driving lamps refer to Parking lamps low beams 88 Driving notes 112 Driving off on hills refer to Drive off assistant 80 Driving position engaging refer to Transmission positions 56 Driving stability control systems 78 79 Driving through water 114 Driving tips refer to Driving notes 1
88. 48 Airbags A Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags Always grip the steering wheel on the rim with your hands in the 3 o clock and 9 o clock positions to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the passenger side as a storage area Make sure that the passenger is sitting correctly e g keeping his or her feet or legs in the footwell and not on the dashboard otherwise leg inju ries can occur if the front airbag deploys Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side airbag otherwise seri ous injuries could result if the airbag suddenly deployed lt Even if you follow all the instructions injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded depending on the circum stances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 85 Safety belt Before every drive make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Your vehicle has two seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt in O
89. 65 Gas station recommendations 131 Gear display refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 56 Gear indicator automatic transmission with Steptronic 53 Gears changing 57 Gearshift lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 manual transmission 53 Gearshifts automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 manual transmission 53 General driving notes 113 Glove compartment 103 GPS navigation refer to Navigation system 120 Grills refer to Air vents 93 Gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 228 H Handbrake refer to Parking brake 52 Hands free system 14 Hazard warning flashers 14 HD Radio 144 Head airbags 85 Headlamp control automatic 88 Headlamp flasher 59 indicator lamp 11 13 Heated mirrors 46 rear window 95 98 seats 43 c 2 241 Everything from A to Z Heating 93 mirrors 46 rear window 95 98 seats 43 Heating and ventilation refer to Climate 93 Heavy loads refer to Stowing cargo 116 Height refer to Dimensions 227 Height adjustment seats 42 steering wheel 46 High beam assistant 90 High beams 90 headlamp flasher 90 indicator lamp 13 High beams and low beams automatic refer to High beam assistant 90 High pressure washer 208 209 High water refer to Driving through water 114 Highways refer to Route criteria 130 Hills 114 Holders for cups 105 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 2
90. 7 002 Starlite a Favorites ty 114 Sin Love 004 Movin EZ The displayed favorite is played there is no message the system changes to the My Favorites category All favorites cur rently being broadcast can be selected from a list Managing the favorites Activating deactivating the favorites Favorites can be activated and deactivated glo bally and individually 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Select Activate alert or the desired favorite The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Deleting favorites 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Highlight the desired favorite 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes Selecting a region Radio Satellite radio Open Options Set Jump SU o x Bb ol Select the desired region The region is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating deactivating the jump 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Jump to Information for the selected region is broadcast as soon as It Is available A new panel opens Canceling the Traffic Jump Cancel re Information will be broadcast shortly Information is currently being broadcast Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic Jump 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG
91. BMW specifications using original BMW paint materials gt ia 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Care Preservation A preservation treatment is necessary when water no longer beads off the clean paintwork surface Only use products for paintwork pres ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes Rubber seals Treat only with water or rubber care products Do not use silicon containing care prod ucts on rubber seals otherwise noise and damage could occur 4 Chrome parts Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia tor grill door handles or window frames with copious quantities of water and a shampoo additive For additional treatment use achrome polish Light alloy wheels For technical reasons dust is generated during braking that is deposited on the light alloy wheels Remove the dust regularly using acid free rim cleaner Do not use aggressive acidic strongly alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets over 140 F 60 C otherwise dam age may occur 4 Outside sensors cameras gt Keep the sensors and cameras the outside of the vehicle e g those of Park Distance Control clean and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully functional 4 Interior care Upholstery fabrics cloth trims Alcantara fabrics Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to remove superficial dirt To remove severe spots such as stains
92. Communications Entertainment o c ES nc Destination entry To delete letters gt To delete individual letters Turn the controller to select and then press the controller gt To delete all letters Turn the controller to select and then press the controller for an extended period To enter spaces gt Select the LLLA symbol The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter 3 Move the controller to the right 4 Select the name of the town city from the list If there are several towns cities with the same name 1 Change to the list of town city names 2 Highlight the town city a preview map is displayed 3 Select the town city Entering the postal code 1 Select Town City Postal Code or the dis played town city 2 Select the 1 symbol 3 Select the digits 4 Change to the list of postal codes and towns cities 5 Highlight the postal code a preview map Is displayed 6 Select the postal code Entering street and intersection 1 Select Street or the displayed street 2 Enterastreet and intersection as you would the town city After the street you can also enter the intersec tion or the house number If there are several streets with the same name 122 1 Change to the list of street names 2 Highlight the street a preview map is dis played 3 Select the street Entering a street without a destination
93. Customer Relations service Request Service status 3 Start service A voice connection is established to the BMW Concierge You are connected to the BMW Concierge ser vice to obtain the required information You can then have the phone number and address sent to you and for example use it for destination guidance in the navigation system Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Con cierge When an information message is received a list of the received messages is dis played automatically Open the message via the message list refer to page 176 Roadside Assistance You can call BMW Roadside Assistance should you require help in the event of a breakdown Starting Roadside Assistance Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Roadside Assistance P BMW Assist Concierge Messages x Roadside Assistance BMW Search Customer Relations Service Request Service status The Roadside Assistance number is displayed 3 Select the number If a mobile phone is paired a connection is established to BMW Roadside Assistance 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 1 9 d m lt Driving tips Navigation Communications 0 0 0 005 o Lu BMW Assist Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Roadside Assistance 3 Start service rm j
94. Engine coolant refer to Coolant 204 Engine oil adding 204 additives refer to Specified engine oils 204 alternative oil types 204 BMW Maintenance System 206 capacity 228 checking level 202 intervals between changes refer to Service requirements 69 specified engine oils 204 Engine output refer to Engine data 226 Engine speed refer to Engine data 226 Engine starting refer to Starting the engine 51 Entering special destinations by name 126 Entering the address 121 127 Entry lamps refer to Interior lamps 92 Entry map for destination 126 Equalizer tone setting 141 Error messages refer to Check Control 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Exhaust system refer to Hot exhaust system 113 Exterior mirrors 45 adjusting 45 automatic dimming feature 46 automatic heating 46 folding in and out 45 External audio device 104 Eyes for tow starting and towing away 220 for tying down loads 116 IF Failure messages refer to Check Control 73 Failure of an electrical consumer 216 False alarm avoiding unintentional alarm 34 switching off an alarm 34 Fastening safety belts refer to Safety belts 44 Fastest route for navigation 130 Fast forward CD changer 153 player 153 Fault parking brake 53 Filter refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter for automatic climate co
95. Have the vehicle checked without quart m delay 4 Add engine oil as soon as possible but no 5 Theoillevel sensor is defective more than 1 US quart 1 liter refer also to Do not add engine oil You can continue Adding engine oil below your journey Note the newly calculated dis gt Engine oil level too high Have this gt tance remaining to the next oil service refer checked to page 69 Have the system checked as Too much oil will harm the engine soon as possible Have the vehicle checked without delay 4 o 203 Online Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Under the hood gt Measurement inactive Have this checked Do not add engine oil You can continue your journey Note the newly calculated dis tance remaining to the next oil service refer to page 69 Have the system checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Do not add 1 US quart 1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding message 1 shown on the Control Display Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine damage could occur 4 Keep oils greases etc out of the reach of children and comply with the relevant warnings on the containers Otherwise health hazards may result 4 Oil change Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Oil types Do not use oil
96. Highlight the destination Open Options m o M Delete entry or Delete all last destina tions Special destinations You can search for special destinations e g hotels and places of interest and start destina tion guidance to this location The search can be narrowed by entering the location and type of special destination gt The scope of information provided depends on the particular set of naviga tion data you are using 4 124 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening the search for special destinations 1 Navigation 2 Points of Interest Special destination location Search for a special destination according to its location relative to a locality or route 1 Search area to Paints of Interest Search area At destination Across all categories several category details Start search Name 7 search 2 Select the location where the system is to search for the special destination gt At current location gt At destination gt Ata different destination gt Along route Special destination category 1 Category 2 Select All or a specific category e g hotels or restaurants Category details For some special destinations additional details can be displayed that are available in the navigation data e g Italian style restaurant Category details TE Paints ot Interest At current location HOTEL MOTEL Categor
97. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer Under a cruising range of approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains in the Control Display Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur 4 in O O O Computer Displays in the instrument cluster Calling up information Press the button in the turn indicator lever The following items of information are dis played in the order listed Cruising range Average speed Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption VV VV No information To set the corresponding units of measure refer to Units of measure on page 68 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Controls overview Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles 30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are
98. More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 228 44 300 39 270 42 290 42 290 44 300 39 270 45 310 44 300 gt 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures 24 sDrive35i Tire size All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature without Sport Package 225 45 R17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL Front 225 45 17 91 V Rear 255 40 17 94 V Front 225 40 18 88 W Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear 255 30 R 19 91 XL with Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL Front 225 45 R 17 91W Rear 255 40 R 17 9AW Front 225 40 R 18 88 W Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear 255 30 R 19 91 XL Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h 100 mph 160 km h hin hien pum L n 36 250 44 300 36 250 44 300 36 250 36 250 39 270 39 270 36 250 36 250 42 290 42 290 36 250 36 250 42 290 42 290 36 250 44 300 36 250 44 300 36 250 36 250 39 270 39 270 36 250 38 260 42 290 45 310 36 250 36 250 42 290 44 300 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 228 196 Online Edition fo
99. OT Music collection Music search Current playback Top So Audio CD 1 w Frank USE 1 LIEBLINGSSONGS 2 Select the desired track if necessary Top 50 List of the 50 most frequently played tracks 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Top 50 4 Selectthe desired track if necessary Albums All stored albums listed in order of their storage dates Symbols indicate the format Audio CD Compressed audio files 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Select the desired album LES Munic collection Music search Current playback 50 Audio CD 1 Hits w Frank LIEBLINGSSONGS 160 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Depending on the album the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed The first track is played automatically if possible 4 Toselect tracks change directories if needed To go up one level in the directory move the controller to the left Random play sequence All tracks of the selection are played back in random order 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Random Free memory Delete music collection D Random Music data import export Managing music Albums Renaming an album The name of the album if available is automat ically entered when the album is stored If the name is unknown it can be changed later An album cannot be renamed wh
100. Open Options Additional options Select title ak D Select the desired track VCD SVCD 1 Select track 2 Select the desired track Camera angle The camera angle depends on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback Open Options Additional options Viewing angle a A n Te Select the desired camera angle Opening the main menu back These functions are not contained on every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use CD DVD changer Fi The BMW CD DVD changer for six CDs DVDs is located in the glove compartment Press the lever The CD DVD changer drops down To close the CD DVD changer fold it back up 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 1 At a glance i e p c e Driving tips Navigation Commoncanonsi Entertainment Mobility Gen a ai CD DVD player and CD DVD changer Controls and displays 4 5 5 Empty CD DVD compartments LEDs on the CD DVD slot flash when a CD DVD can be inserted Buttons for the CD DVD compartments LED lights up when the CD DVD compart ment is filled CD DVD slot Load CD DVD compartments Filling the CD DVD changer 1 Press the button The LED on the first empty compartment flashes Select a different CD DVD compartment if needed I Press the button When the LEDs 2 on the CD DVD slot 4
101. Owner s Manual for Vehicle JR Contents A Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ZA 3 0 Owner s Manual for Vehicle Z4 sDrive35i Congratulations and thank you for choosing a BMW Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it We therefore have this request Please take the time to read this Owner s Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models We wish you an enjoyable driving experience BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII O9 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine
102. Remove the screws 1 using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit 2 Remove the cover 2 unwinding the cable to the footwell lamp if necessary Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 3 Release the shiny fastener 3 4 Fold the current distributor 4 downward and pull forward A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the current distributor See the inside of the cover for information on fuse assignment The cover is reinstalled in reverse order gt 2 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG istance iving and receiving ass G Giving and receiving assistance Emergency Request Requirements gt BMW Assist is activated Activating BMW Assist refer to page 186 gt Radio readiness is gt The BMW Assist system is logged on to a wireless network gt The Emergency Request system is operable gt Equipment version with full preparation package mobile phone This equipment makes it possible to send an Emergency Request even if no mobile phone is paired with the vehicle Once your service contract for BMW Assist expires the BMW Assist system can be deacti vated by a BMW center without you having to visit a workshop Once the BMW Assist system has been deactivated Emergency Requests are not possible The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by a BMW center after a new contract has been signed Sending an Emerg
103. S as a standard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations in which this is necessary Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation of the brake pedal combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors Full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Even 114 light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure 4 You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down all the way to first gear if neces sary This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system Down shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans mission refer to page 54 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Never drive with the trans mission in neutral or with the engine switched off otherwise eng
104. Selecting display 1 Settings gt Setting values 2 Language Units 2 Button for gt Confirming selected display or set guum 8 values TmerDate gt Calling up computer information 65 bananas 3 When the lights are on instrument lighting f 4 Toce brightness 91 E p NS 1 Climate Calling up Check Control 73 Lighting Checking engine oil level 202 Door locks Setting the time 71 Setting the date 72 Viewing service requirement display 69 3 Selectthe desired menu item 4 Selectthe desired unit CON OO A The settings are stored for the remote control Exiting displays currently in use The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx 15 seconds If required complete the current setting first 68 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Service requirements mls 10000 9 12 2009 The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition m The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service Advisor 4 For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster gt SERVICE INFO Switch on the ignition refer to page 50 2 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lev
105. Start service Servite ready TeleService Diagnosis TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that are important for vehicle diagnosis TeleService Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance and termination of the voice connection TeleService Help TeleService Help enables an in depth diagno sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transmission TeleService Help can be started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance and termination of the voice connection Starting TeleService Help 1 Park the vehicle in a safe place 2 Set the parking brake 3 The engine is running 4 TeleService Help After completion of TeleService Help a voice connection is established to Roadside Assis tance 186 Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a valid BMW Assist subscription are not displayed they may need to be activated 1 Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky 2 Switch on the ignition 3 Activate BMW Assist Activation may take several minutes If another menu is opened activation continues running in the background BMW Search BMW Search is an online portal that makes cer tain services available for use in your vehicle e g information on restaurants along your route License conditions This product contains NetFront B
106. The individual vehicle 5 Third brake lamp refer to Center brake lamp 215 Through loading opening with integrated transport bag 106 Tilt alarm sensor 34 Tilt function passenger side mirror 46 Tire inflation pressure 194 loss 81 83 Tire pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 resetting the system 83 system limitations 82 warning lamp 83 Tire puncture refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 Tire Quality Grading 197 Tires age 197 199 airloss 83 breaking in 112 changing refer to Changing wheels 215 condition 198 damage 198 inflation pressure 194 labels 197 minimum tread depth 198 new wheels and tires 199 pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 pressure monitoring refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 puncture 81 replacing 199 run flat 199 size 197 storage 200 tread depth 198 wear indicators refer to Minimum tread depth 198 wheel tire combination refer to Correct wheels and tires 199 winter tires 200 TMC station refer to Traffic bulletins 133 Tone control 140 middle setting 142 Tools refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 212 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Top refer to Retractable hardtop 38 Top 50 of music collection 160 Torque refer to Engine data 226 Tow bar 221 Tow fitting 220 screw thread 2
107. a full preparation package mobile phone After pairing a suitable mobile phone with the vehicle once you can operate the mobile phone via the iDrive the buttons on the steering wheel or using voice commands Once a mobile phone has been paired with your vehicle it is automatically recognized as soon as itis inside the vehicle while the engine is run ning or the ignition is switched on You can store the pairing data for up to four mobile phones simultaneously If several mobile phones are detected at the same time the mobile phone last paired can be operated via the vehicle Using the telephone inside the vehicle Using the snap in adapter The so called snap in adapter a holder for mobile phones allows you to charge the mobile phone s battery and connect the mobile phone to your vehicle s outside antenna This ensures better network reception and consistent repro duction quality Please contact your BMW center to find out for which mobile phones there are snap in adapters available For your safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways and can even save lives in an emer gency While you should consult your mobile phone s separate operating instructions for a detailed description of safety precautions and information we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while
108. additives as these may cause engine damage 4 Specified engine oils Your service center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manu facturer of your vehicle The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine 204 Approved oils can be identified by the following specification Preferred BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Alternative BMW Longlife 98 Approved oils belong to the following viscosity classes SAE OW 40 SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 40 and SAE 5W 30 Alternative oil types the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart 1 liter of another oil with the fol lowing specification may be used API SM or higher BMW recommends Castrol Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine Is hot Escaping coolant can cause burns 4 Coolant consists of half water and half additive Not all commercially available additives are suit able for your BMW Ask your BMW center for suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may result Because additives are harmful to your health it is important to follow the instructions on the con tainers 4 lt x Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives 4 Checking coolant level 1 Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock wise slightly to allow any
109. ainment Server menu Open the Navigation menu Open the Telephone menu Display the previous menu Open the Options menu Main venu CO Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle Info Settings All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items Selecting menu items The menu items shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted he Main meny E CD Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle Into Settings 2 Press the controller A new menu is displayed or the function is executed 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG iDrive Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After selecting a menu item e g Radio a new menu Is displayed on a panel The panels can overlap Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG96 3 KLASSIK 1 0 MHZ 101 3 MHz White arrows pointing to the left or right indi cate that additional panels can be opened 18 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG OPTION Press the button MENU Press the button The Options menu is displayed The main menu is displayed Turn the controller until
110. air before reheating it as required _ according to the temperature set ting This function is only available while the engine is running The cooling function helps prevent condensa tion on the windows or removes it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program Maximum cooling Maximum cooling is achieved most quickly at outside temperatures above 32 F 0 C and when the engine is running The automatic climate control goes into recir culated air mode at the lowest temperature Air flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area You should therefore open the vents for maximum cooling AUTO program The AUTO program automatically adjusts the air distribution to the windshield and side win dows towards the upper body area and into the footwell and knee area The air flow rate and air distribution in addition to your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences as a result of sea sonal changes e g sunlight or window con densation The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program Switching on off Mo Press the button Manual air distribution and air flow rate are acti vated when the AUTO program is deactivated AUTO program climate level The climate levels can be used to vary the inten sity when the AUTO program
111. and AM gt HD Radio gt Satellite radio Selecting a station Press the button if the sound output is switched off 1 Radio Main meny CO Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle Info Settings 2 FM or AM 3 Select the desired station 3 Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG96 3 KLASSIK ILO MHZ 101 3 MHz The selected station is stored for the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn the controller and press it or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Press the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Selecting a station manually Station selection using the frequency 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Manual 4 Select the frequency turn the controller ni i E5 LLI 7 FM manual 96 i ad ee 104 MHz 108 933 90 XC 88 To store the station press the controller for extended period 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Radio Storing a station Via iDrive 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Select the desired station ATI 2 Manual CARIVARI ENERGY 65 GONG96 3 DRE uv MUASSIK l 100 0 MHz 1013 MHz 4 Press the controller for an extended period 5 Select the desired memory location The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use Via program
112. ashing vehicles by hand lt 4 Headlamps Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents Loosen dirt e g insects with shampoo or insect remover and wash away with copious quantities of water Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not use an ice scraper Windows Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the windows and the mirrors with window cleaner gt Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners containing quartz 4 Retractable hardtop Proceed as you would in a normal car wash When you open a wet hardtop water drops may run into the cargo area If nec essary remove items from the cargo area beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling 4 Paintwork care Regular care contributes to value retention and protects the paintwork against the long term effects of damaging substances Region specific environmental influences can damage the vehicle paintwork Therefore it is important to adapt the frequency and scope of car care accordingly Immediately remove aggressive materials such as spilled fuel oil grease brake fluid tree sap or bird droppings to prevent damage to the paintwork Repairing paintwork damage m Immediately repair scratches or similar damage such as that caused by stones hitting the vehicle where necessary to prevent rusting 4 BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaired by a professional paint repair work shop according to
113. ati cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic traffic ahead of you and adequate ambient lighting e g on city streets Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish or when the situation requires you can intervene gt If the high beam assistant switches on the high beams but you would like to drive with the low beams simply switch off the high beams using the turn indicator lever This deactivates the high beam assistant To reactivate the system briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again gt If the high beam assistant switches on the low beams but you would like to drive with the high beams switch on the high beams as usual This deactivates the system and the high beams need to be switched off manually if necessary To reactivate the system briefly push the turn indicator lever toward the high beams again gt Use the headlamp flasher as usual with the low beams switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG System limitations The high beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judg ment of when to use the high beams Therefore manually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk lt The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following and driver intervention may be necessary gt In very
114. atically recharged when it is In the ignition lock while the car is being driven Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries charge status In cars with Comfort Access the remote control contains a replaceable battery refer to page 36 The settings called up and implemented when the car is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the car refer to Per sonal Profile next column In addition information about service require ments is stored in the remote control refer to Service data in the remote control page 206 Integrated key Press button 1 to release the key The integrated key fits the following locks gt Glove compartment refer to page 103 gt Driver s door refer to page 31 28 New remote controls Your BMW center can supply new remote con trols with integrated keys as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set tings stored for it are called up and imple mented This means that your personal settings will be activated for you even if in the meantime your car was u
115. ationary When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left a slight resistance has to be overcome Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation you can also manually shift with the Steptronic refer to page 54 Vehicle parking A To prevent the vehicle from rolling always select position P and set the park ing brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running 4 Disengaging the remote control In order to remove the remote control from the ignition lock you must first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine interlock Removing the remote control from the ignition lock refer to page 50 Selector lever positions PRNDM S 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG in O iving Dr Displays in the instrument cluster QT s y P RND DS M1 to M6 The selector lever position is displayed or the current gear in the manual mode Changing selector lever positions gt With the ignition switched on or the engine running the selector lever can be moved out of position P gt Before moving the lever away from P or with the vehicle stationary first depress the brake otherwise the selector lever will refuse to move shiftlock To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position depress the brake until you are ready to start 4 A lock prevents you from inadvertent
116. ations and colors Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on QG Explanatory text messages Washer level lena eDiMultimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle info Settings eh Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps Details pm Washer fluid Insutticient semer flum iA fluid reservoir Refill as soon possible refer bo Owner Manual You can call up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 73 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on High beams headlamp flasher 90 Lamp flashes DSC or DTC is regulating the propul sive forces in order to maintain driving stability 78 Parking brake set 52 Canada Parking brake set 52 Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 207 Canada Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 207 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG At a glance Dp e i ed e O Driving tips Communications Entertainment Mobility 19 Gen 9 a 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG
117. bol indicates the storage location of the contacts 59 Phone book S 2 search Angi HMW Servire Christoph Dr Tom Miistermann Office Symbol Storage location No symbol In the vehicle the address has not been checked as a destination Q In the vehicle the address has been checked as a destination Mobile phone Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact A connection is established immediately if calling contacts with one phone number For contacts with several phone numbers 7 Oo e 5 O O 2 Select the desired phone number The connection is established 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Telephone Editing a contact The entries in the contacts can be changed When a contact from the mobile phone is changed the changes are not stored on the mobile phone A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle 1 Highlight the contact 2 Open Options 3 Edit entry The contact can be edited Redialing The eight phone numbers dialed last are stored Dialing the number via iDrive 1 Telephone Redial 2 21 Telephone Active calls Phone book Rodal Recelved calis Dial number Messages Bluetooth 3 Select the desired entry The connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1 H
118. cal rea sons and can be removed by vacuuming repeatedly When cleaning the interior do not move both seats all the way forward while mov ing them to their uppermost position and lean ing the backrests forward Otherwise the seats could hit and damage the seal on the wind shield the sun visor or the headliner 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Interior plastic parts gt Imitation leather surfaces gt Lamp glasses gt Display pane of instrument cluster gt Matte parts Clean with water and solvent free plastic cleaner if necessary Fine wood parts Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a damp cloth Wipe dry with a soft cloth Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety Do not clean with cleaning agents as these may destroy the fabric lt Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry Interior sensors cameras To clean interior sensors and cameras e g of the high beam assistant use a lint free cloth moistened with glass cleaner Displays Toclean the displays e g of the radio or instru ment cluster use a display cleaning cloth or a soft non abrasive lint free cloth Avoid applying excessive pressure when cleaning the displays otherwise damage may occur 4 Do not use chemical or abras
119. ce should be given to cloth car washes gt Do not use high pressure car washes _ otherwise water may drip into the vehicle around the windows 4 Before driving into a car wash ensure that it is suitable for your BMW Check the following gt Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 227 gt If necessary fold in the exterior mirrors refer to page 45 gt Maximum permissible tire width A Avoid car washes with guide rail heights over 4 in 10 cm otherwise there is dan ger of damaging chassis parts 4 Preparations before driving into an automatic car wash gt Unscrew the rod antenna gt Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid tentional activation of the wipers gt Remove additional attachments e g spoil ers or telephone antennas if there is a pos sibility that they could be damaged Automatic transmission Before driving into an automatic car wash per form the following steps to ensure that the vehi cle can roll 1 Insert the remote control even with Com fort Access into the ignition lock Move the selector lever to position N Release the parking brake Switch off the engine EN mm Leave the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Before driving into an automatic car wash per form the following steps to ensure that the vehi
120. cial nut as body ground or negative pole 5 Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine 1 Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed 2 Startthe engine on the other vehicle in the usual way If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Letthe engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above connecting sequence If necessary have the battery checked and recharged gt Never use spray fluids to start the engine 4 220 Tow starting towing away Observe the applicable laws and regula tions for tow starting and towing vehicles 4 Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed 4 Using a tow fitting The screw in tow fitting must always be carried in the car It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under neath the floor panel in the cargo area refer to page 212 Use only the towing eyelet supplied with the vehicle and screw it in firmly until it stops Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only Avoid lateral loading of the tow fit ting e g
121. com pleted 120 Updating the navigation data Inserting the navigation DVD 1 Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD player with the labeled side facing up 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Display 3 Enterthe authorization code of the naviga tion DVD and change the DVD if needed Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD Displaying information on the version 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Navigation system version Information on the data version is displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from the following options gt Entering a destination manually see below gt Selecting destination from the address book refer to page 123 gt Last destinations refer to page 124 gt Special destinations refer to page 124 gt Entering a destination on the map refer to page 126 gt Selecting a home address refer to page 124 gt Entering a destination by voice com mands refer to page 127 D Destination entry via BMW Assist refer to page 125 You can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory keys refer to page 21 Enter data only when the vehicle 1 sta tionary and always give priority to the applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road con
122. cond press again until the retractable hardtop stops in an intermediate position The luggage compartment lid opens slightly 2 Openthe luggage compartment lid press the cargo area partition upward and stow the cargo in the cargo area 3 Press down the cargo area partition until it engages on both sides and close the lug gage compartment lid 4 Press the 4 button for a longer period to fold the retractable hardtop back in Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Flash when lock unlock Unlock button All doors 10 Last seat position auto Lockifnodoorisapened D Lock afterstart to drive M gt Flash when lock unlock 4 Press the controller Flashing when locking unlocking the vehi cle is switched on Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves If this occurs unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control the battery in the remote control is dis charged Use the remote control on an extended trip to recharge the battery refer to page 28 The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that may have to be changed refer to page 36 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal
123. controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected 2 Select the display Split ereer content 5plit screen Map facing north Map direction of travel Map view with perspective Position X Onboard into Trip computer Programmable memory keys Certain iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable memory keys and called up directly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu Storing functions 1 Select the function via the iDrive 2 WENN DE Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds Example for programmable memory keys Switch the voice instructions for the navigation on off 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol using the controller 4 NE Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds Executing a function DEI Press the button The function is executed immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying memory key assignments Touch the button with a finger Do not wear gloves or use objects Displaying brief information E T ouch the button The key assignment 1 displayed at the top edge of the screen 0734074 1 USB audio CD Multimedia _ Radio Telephone Navigation BMW Assist Vehicle info Settings Displaying detailed information NE Touch the button and hold 21 Online Editi
124. ctions to vidual functions is described in connection with be operated from a single central position The the relevant equipment following section provides an introduction to Controls A Operate the controller only when traffic 2 Controller with button and road conditions allow this to avoid You can use the buttons to open the menus endangering the car s occupants and other directly The controller can be used to road users by being distracted lt select the menu items and create settings 1 Control Display gt Move in four directions arrows gt Turn arrow 4 gt Push arrow 5 16 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Buttons on the controller Button MENU RADIO CD NAV TEL BACK OPTION Operating principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond refer to page 50 the following message is dis played on the Control Display Attention Use this system only when traffic conditions permit Do not rely solely on Driver Assistance systems Sate vehicle operation is the driver s responsibility For further info see Owner s Manual Accupt To hide the message Press the controller The main menu is displayed The message is automatically hidden after approx 10 seconds Opening the main menu MENU Press the button The main menu is displayed Function i D od lt Open the main menu Open the Radio menu Open the CD Entert
125. ctivating is a risk of accident due to an unexpected Push the switch to the position for the passen ovement 4 ger side mirror arrow 2 pe UE ae Interior rearview mirror m c cm Fold the lever down E 1 CT 2 Movethe steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head position lamps of cars behind you when driving at night 46 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 3 Swing the lever back up Do not use force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be damaged 4 Steering wheel heating To switch on or off press the button The LED lights up the steering wheel heating is switched on 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i Transporting children safely Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle otherwise they could endanger themselves and or other persons by opening the doors for example 4 Children on the passenger seat Always transport children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 150 cm in a child restraint system suitable for their age weight and size and with the passenger airbag deacti vated Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident or if the airbags deploy 4 Children 13 years of age or older must be buck led in
126. cuted only when they will result in a plausible combina tion of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system gt When the vehicle stops the transmission automatically shifts down to first gear i gt Shortly before the vehicle slows down to below the minimum speed of the gear cur rently engaged the transmission automati cally shifts down without requiring your intervention Rapid downshifting in manual mode you can skip several gears to achieve optimal accelera tion Do so by pressing the accelerator past the resistance point Changing to drive mode Push the selector lever to the right Shifting gears via the selector lever In manual mode gt To shift up pull back the selector lever gt Toshift down push it forward Shifting gears via the shift paddles on the steering wheel The shift paddles allow you to shift gears with out taking your hands off the steering wheel You do not need to raise your foot from the accelerator when doing so amp 2 2 gt To shift up press one of the shift paddles back arrow 1 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW gt shift down press one of the shift pad dles forward arrow 2 Gears can be shifted using the shift paddles in drive mode or in manual mode Gear change in manual mode When
127. d 1 BMW Assist 2 Open Options 3 Data transfer Service status Displaying available services Display of all services available in the vehicle This function can be called up via Options 1 BMW Assist 2 Open any menu 3 Open Options 4 Service status 5 Available services Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a BMW Assist sub scription are not displayed they may need to be activated Activate BMW Assist 188 online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 51021009 sdi 5 y 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Refueling Refueling A Always switch off the engine before refu eling otherwise fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed lt Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel Do not carry any spare fuel con tainers in your vehicle They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident 4 Fuel filler flap Opening b m Open fuel filler flap To do so lightly press the rear edge 2 Turn the gas cap counterclockwise 3 Place the gas cap in the bracket attached
128. d tires Recommended tire brands Certain makes of tire are recommended by BMW for each tire size They are marked with a clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall of the tire When properly used these tires meet the high est standards in terms of safety and handling characteristics Special characteristics of winter tires BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below 45 F 7 Although all season M S tires provide better winter traction than summer tires they gener ally fail to provide the same levels of cold weather performance as winter tires Pay attention to speed A Always comply with the speed limit for the winter tires mounted on your car failure to do so could result in tire damage and acci dents lt If the car is capable of speeds higher than that permitted for the winter tires a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center can supply these labels Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire 200 Swapping wheels between axles BMW advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles even if all tires have the same size as t
129. di tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered lt Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns refer to page 129 This allows you to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names can be called up quickly 1 Press the MENU button 2 Navigation 3 Enter address T Navigation X Enter address Address book Last destinations Paints of Interest Map Route information The system also supports you with the follow ing features gt Ifyou do not enter a street the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city gt Youcan skip the entry of state province and locality if the current entries should be retained for your new destination Entering a state province 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 Select State Province or the displayed state province Entering a town city 1 Select Town City Postal Code or the dis played town city VA Entur address UNITED STATES EN Town City BEVERLY HILLS CA LS o House number intersecuon Accept destination Points of Interest at loc 2 Selectletters if necessary 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG du 5 4 Driving tips Navigation
130. dialing if no phone number is selected gt Press longer redialing Gs Releasing the hood 201 Volume Activating deactivating voice acti vation system 23 Opening the luggage compart SS mentlid 32 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i D oad lt Instrument cluster Cockpi 9000 M 9 3 7 6 5 f 1 Speedometer 7 Display for 2 Indicator lamps for turn signals gt Position of automatic transmission 54 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 gt Gear display for 7 gear sport automatic 4 Tachometer 64 transmission with dual clutch 56 5 Engine oiltemperature 65 gt Computer 65 6 Display for gt Date of next scheduled service and gt Clock 64 remaining distance to be driven 69 4 gt Outside temperature 64 Odometer and trip odometer 6 V Programs for Dynamic Driving Control 79 High Beam Assistant 90 Checking the engine oil level 202 gt Indicator and warning lamps 13 Settings and information 68 There is a Check Control message 73 V V V V 8 Fuelgauge 65 9 Resetting the trip odometer 64 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Indicator and warning lamps Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that The concept certain functions are active mr 9 Indicator and warning lamps can light up variety of combin
131. direction of travel does gt Not all compass directions are shown Procedure 1 Make sure that no large metal objects or overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle 2 Setthe currently valid compass zone Ensure that the retractable hardtop is fully closed 4 Press the adjustment button for approx 6 7 seconds to call up C Drive at least one full circle at a maximum speed of 7 km h After the system is calibrated correctly dis play C is replaced by the compass direc tions 5 Open the retractable hardtop fully and repeat step 4 Setting right hand left hand steering Your digital compass is factory set to right hand or left hand steering in accordance with your vehicle Setting the language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English E and German O The setting is automatically saved after approx 10 seconds Glove compartment in O Opening Pull the handle arrow 2 The light in the glove compartment comes on To prevent injury in the event of an acci dent while the vehicle is being driven close the glove compartment immediately after use 4 Closing Fold cover up Locking Lock with a key arrow 1 gt If you hand out the remote control without the integrated key
132. displayed i O O Display the tires are shown in green and TPM active is displayed again If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures all tires on the Control Display are displayed in yellow The message Low tire is shown lt 4 Message for low tire inflation pressure The warning lamps come in yellow and red A message appears on the Low Control Display In addition signal _ sounds There is a flat tire or substan tial loss of tire pressure 1 Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph 80 km h Avoid sudden braking and steer ing maneuvers Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h If the car is not equipped with run flat tires refer to page 199 the standard equipment by design do not continue driv ing Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving 4 In the event of complete pressure loss psi O kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines gt With a light load 1 person without luggage approx 155 miles 250 km 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Technology for driving comfort and safety gt With a medium load 1 person cargo area full or 2 people without luggage approx 95 miles 150 km gt With a full load 2 people cargo area full approx 30 miles 5
133. dition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ooue f e y 1043409 sdn uoneBiAeN suoneoiunuiuo 5 E 3 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake System 78 Acceleration assistant referto Launch Control 58 Accident refer to Sending an Emergency Request 218 Activated charcoal filter for automatic climate control 98 Adaptive light control 89 Additional connection of the music player in the mobile phone 163 Additives coolant 204 engine oil 204 Address for navigation entering 121 Adjusting temperature inside the car refer to Air conditioner 94 Adjusting temperature inside the car refer to Automatic climate control 96 Adjusting the thigh support 42 Adjusting the tone during audio operation refer to Tone control 140 Airbags 85 indicator warning lamp 87 sitting safely 41 Air conditioner 93 Air conditioning mode air conditioner 94 automatic climate control 96 ventilation 95 98 236 Air distribution automatic 97 individual 94 manual 94 Air flow rate 94 97 Airing refer to Ventilation 95 98 Air outlets refer to Air vents 93 Air pressure refer to Tire inflation pressure 194 Air recirculation refer to Recirculated air mode 94 98 Air supply air conditioner 94 automatic clima
134. e 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Destination entry 4 Depending on the selection select an exist ing contact from the list or the type of address and enter the last and first name 5 Store in vehicle Editing or deleting an address 1 Navigation Address book Highlight the entry Open Options E e Edit in Contacts or Delete entry Using home address as destination The home address must be stored as a destina tion Refer to Specifying a contact as the home address page 182 1 Navigation 2 Address book 3 Home L Address book Check My contacts address Andreas Veh Angela i Hars Juergen Marcus 4 Start guidance Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically These destinations can be called up and used as a destination for destination guidance Opening the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations CO Navigation Enter address Address book Last destinations Points of Interest Map Route mftormatian 3 Select the destination 4 Start guidance Editing a destination Destinations can be edited for example to change the house number of an existing entry 1 Navigation Last destinations Highlight the destination Open Options Edit destination wr 2 e I Deleting the last destinations 1 Navigation Last destinations
135. e Depending on the road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction the newly calculated route may lead through the traffic obstruction 136 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG What to do if What to do if gt The current position cannot be displayed The position is in an unrecognized region in a poor reception area or the system is in the process of determining the position Reception is generally available when you are in the open Destination guidance does not accept an address without the street name A downtown area cannot be determined for the town or city that has been entered Input any street in the selected town city and start destination guidance The destination guidance does not accept a destination The destination data are not contained in the navigation data Choose a destination as close as possible to the original one The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry The stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The map view is displayed in black and white When the traffic bulletin map is activated the Control Display changes to a black and white display This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins Voice instructions are no longer issued before intersections during destination guidance The area has not yet been fully recorded
136. e 1 Navigation 2 Points of Interest 3 Name A Z search 4 Enter the letters Depending on the distance the search may take some time The list can contain a max imum of 100 entries 5 Change to the list of special destinations 6 Highlight a special destination The desti nation is displayed in the preview map 7 Select the special destination Select the amp symbol 9 Start guidance or Add as another dest Displaying special destinations in the map To display symbols of the special destinations in the map 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Open Options 4 Display Points of Interest Ce Options GF Split screen Switch off Cantral display Man Settings Display Points of Interest Traffic Info categories Navigation 5 Selectthe settings Entering the destination via the map If you only know the location of the town or street you can enter the destination using the map Opening the map 1 Navigation 2 Map A map section is displayed on the Control Dis play The map shows the current position of the vehicle Selecting the destination 1 Select the amp symbol The interactive map is started X int activ nig 800 i ae 2 Select the destination with the cross hairs gt Tochange the scale Turn the controller gt To shift the map move the controller in the required direction gt To shift the map diagonally move the control
137. e LR 252 Dos adjustment button pressed gt Press briefly switch display on off 3 to 6 seconds set the compass zone gt gt 6109 seconds calibrate the compass gt 1 9 to 12 seconds set left hand right hand 1 Adjust t butt ee stmen on 9 E gt 12to 15 seconds Setting the language 2 Display The display shows you the main or secondary Setting compass zones compass direction in which you are driving Set the compass zone corresponding to your _ vehicle s geographic location so that the com Operating principle pass can function correctly refer to the world You can call up various functions by pressing map with compass zones the adjustment button with a pointed object Ls tm xu mrt re DA T _ Ca o A M e i T 1 the compass zone press the adjustment The compass is operational again after approx button for approx 3 4 seconds The number of 10 seconds the compass zone set is shown in the display To change the zone setting briefly press the adjustment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone corre sponding to your current location 102 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations gt An incorrect compass direction is shown gt The compass direction shown does not change although the
138. e break in phase refer to page 112 I Tomaintain driving stability activate DSC whenever possible 4 Manually releasing and engaging the transmission lock I If a power failure occurs e g if the battery is discharged or disconnected or if there is an electrical malfunction the transmission lock must be released manually otherwise the rear wheels are blocked and the vehicle cannot be towed 4 Release the transmission lock manually for tow ing only and set the parking brake beforehand to prevent the vehicle from rolling After parking the vehicle lock the transmission lock again manually refer to page 59 Manual release 1 Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever 2 Pullthe sleeve up over the selector lever until the sleeve is inside out AL t m 3 Insert the Allen wrench from the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 212 into the cap Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 4 Turnthe cap with the Allen wrench arrow 1 and remove it arrow 2 5 Insert the Allen wrench into the opening arrow 1 6 Turn the Allen wrench as far as it will go arrow 2 The transmission lock is released Do not turn the Allen wrench in the opposite direction as this may dam age the mechanism 4 7 Draw the Allen wrench out of the opening A After parking the vehicle lock the trans mission lock again refer to Locking man ually Otherwise there is a danger o
139. e interior This function can be switched on using the right button under the following conditions gt Upto 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off gt While the engine is at operating tem perature gt As long as battery voltage is sufficient gt At an outside temperature below 77 F 25 C The middle LED is lit when the function is on Automatic recirculated air control AUC recirculated air mode Switch on the desired operating mode by pressing this button B repeatedly gt LED off outside air flows in continuously gt Left hand LED on AUC mode a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air If nec essary the system blocks the supply of out side air and recirculates the inside air As soon as the concentration of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently the system automatically switches back to outside air supply gt Right hand LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air is permanently shut off The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated air mode you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required The recirculated air mode should not be used over an extended period of time otherwise the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin uously 4 98 Defrosting windows and removing
140. e must have been fully enabled gt BMW Assist is activated Services offered gt Emergency Request when you press the SOS button a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you 184 Automatic Collision Notification under cer tain conditions a connection 1 established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced Roadside Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown If possible the vehicle data and position data are transmitted during this call Customer Relations connection with Cus tomer Relations for information on all aspects of your vehicle TeleService data on your vehicle s service status or required inspections are transmit ted to your BMW center either automati cally before a service due date or when you request a BMW service appointment Remote Door Unlock the BMW Assist Response Center provides assistance if for example the remote control is not available and the vehicle needs to be opened Stolen Vehicle Recovery after you report that your vehicle was stolen to the police the BMW Assist Response Center can determine its position In addition to these services the optional Convenience Plan offers conc
141. e 41 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection 4 Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages properly Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest MILIA 43 Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back rest or lift it off as necessary Distance Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head 42 Tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Thigh support Pull the lever and move the thigh support for ward or back Electrical adjustment Observe the adjustment instructions on page 41 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection 4 SEDE S A ba d Ei wh A TIIL 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG rally 4 Backrest Lumbar support You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive sup plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed upright sitting position gt Increase or decrease curvature press the switch at the front or rear respectively gt Shift curvature up or down press the switch at the top or b
142. e control into the ignition switch refer to page 50 Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P refer to page 52 To switch the engine off when the selector lever IS in position N the remote control must be in the ignition switch 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1 Insert the remote control into the ignition switch 2 Depress the brake 3 Move the selector lever to position N 4 Switch off the engine The vehicle can roll Malfunction Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves If this happens open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key To start the engine afterward insert the remote control into the ignition switch Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument 7 cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine the engine cannot be started The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked If necessary insert another remote control into the ignition switch 7 cluster lights up while the engine is running the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle After the engine is switched off the engine can only
143. e desired CD or DVD Playable formats 2 CD DVD CD DVD player Best off mE amp HN gt DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD audio video part only DVD video gt CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA VCD SVCD gt Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC Entertainment gt Hiack Market Murk CD changer Ejecting a CD DVD gt CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Bj Press the button next to the CD DVD player DVD changer The CD DVD emerges slightly from the drive gt DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD Symbol RW DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD y audio video part only DVD video CD CD amp CD DVD player 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is reached CD Multimedia CD DVD Select the desired CD or DVD Select the desired track to begin playback oS Audio CD TT ru nn Marti aes us i L Store in vehicle Nowhere You ll Be Comin Down Livin In The Future Depending on the data some letters and num bers of the CD DVD may not be displayed cor rectly CD Multimedia CD DVD Select the desired CD or DVD Select the directory if necessary To change to a higher level directory Move the controller to the left Frince Santana Sportfreunde Stiller Tam Jones 152
144. e handle up and fold the transport bag completely down For more information on the various inserts available contact your BMW center lt 108 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG y 01 U04 sdi uonebiAeN suoneoiunuiuo N bee 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Online Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Break in period Moving parts need breaking in time to adjust to each other Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do not exceed an engine speed of 4 500 rpm ora road speed of 100 mph 160 km h Do not drive with full throttle operation and do not use the transmission s kickdown mode or Launch Control After driving 1 200 miles 2 000 km Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achi
145. e home address Opening the route criteria Opening the route Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Command Satellite radio Satellite radio on Satellite radio channel e g satellite radio channel 2 Command Presets Select preset Preset e g stored station 2 Command Telephone Phonebook calls Dial number Messages Bluetooth Command Navigation Enter address Enter address Guidance Start guidances Stop guidance gt Home address preference Route informationt 231 c cc Short commands for the voice activation system Function Switching on the voice instructions Repeating a voice instruction Switching off the voice instructions Displaying the address book Displaying the last destinations Opening the traffic bulletins Special destinations Map Function Displaying the map Map facing north in the direction of travel Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map Scale feet Scale meters Scale kilometers Scale miles Scale yards Split screen settings Function Split screen Switching off the split screen Adapting the split screen Split screen map facing north Split screen current position Split screen direction of travel Split screen perspective Expanded intersection zoom on the split screen Split screen scale fe
146. e of the traffic incident data or the RDS TMC network b your violation of this directive and or c any unautho rized or unlawful activities by you in connection herewith B Total Traffic Network traffic data is informa tional only User assumes all risk of use Total Traffic Network BMW NA and their suppliers make no representations about content traffic and road conditions route usability or speed C The licensed material is provided to license as is and where is Total Traffic Network including but not limited to any and all third party providers of any of the licensed material expressly disclaims to the fullest extent permit ted by law all warranties or representations with respect to the licensed material including without limitation that the licensed material will be error free will operate without interruption or that the traffic data will be accurate express 134 implied or statutory including without limita tion the implied warranties of merchantability non infringement fitness for a particular pur pose or those arising from a course of dealing or usage of trade D Neither Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc nor BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect special consequential exemplary or incidental damages including without limitation lost rev enues anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same arising from any claim relating directly or indirectly to use of the traf
147. e park ing take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay leaves grass etc Such contact could lead to a fire with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes Otherwise there is a risk of burns 4 Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads reduce road speed If you do not a wedge of water can form between tires and road sur face This situation known as hydroplaning means that the tire can completely lose contact with the road surface so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied lt 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Things to remember when driving The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin ing tread depth on the tires refer also to Mini mum tread depth on page 198 Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper than 1 ft 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 6 mph 10 km h Otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged 4 Use the parking brake on inclines On inclines do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy period using the clutch use the parking brake instead Otherwise greater clutch wear will result 4 For more information about the drive off assis tant refer to page 80 Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with AB
148. e permanent damage to the catalytic converter Do not fill the tank with E85 i e fuel containing 85 ethanol nor with FlexFuel Otherwise the engine and fuel supply system will be damaged 4 Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended However you may also use gasoline with less AKI The minimum AKI Rating is gt Z4 sDrive30i 87 gt Z4 sDrive35i 89 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Do not use any gasoline below the speci fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged lt Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship Theuse of poor quality fuels may result in driveability starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude Should you encounter driveability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel
149. e word SET Press button 2 Use button 1 to set the day of the month Press button 2 to confirm the entry Set the month and the year in the same way Press button 2 The system stores the new date Via iDrive ihe 2 d 4 Settings Time Date Date Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed and then press the controller Create the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored 72 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 v dd mm yyyy mm ded yyyy 4 Selectthe desired format The date format is stored Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys tems monitored A Check Control message encompasses indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and may include an acoustic signal and text messages on the Con trol Display Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors indicates that Check Control messages have been stored You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you Explanatory text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps For most Check Control messages you can view more information lat
150. eactivate the voice activation system if necessary gt You can have the possible commands read aloud via Voice commands lt Saying the entries gt Countries towns and cities streets and intersections can be said as whole words or spelled in the system language refer to page 23 Example to enter a destination in a US state as a complete word the system language must be English The town city street and house number can be said as a single sentence Spell the entry if the language region and the system language differ Say the letters smoothly and avoid exag gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters Entering an address Press the I button on the steering wheel 2 Enter address Wait for a request from the system Say the town or city street and house num ber in a single sentence Continue making the entry as prompted by the system If necessary individually name the sepa rate components of the address e g the town city 2 m gt Z Entering a town city The town city can be spelled or entered as a complete word D The methods of entry depend on the nav igation data in use and the country and language settings 4 pt 2 pt 1 City or Spell cityt Wait for the system to prompt you for the town city Say the name of the town city or name at least the first three letters Depending on the entry up to 2
151. ed as often as you like Deleting phone numbers pt Deletet All digits entered up to this point are deleted Redialing To redial the phone number dialed last pt Redialt Voice phone book A separate voice phone book is needed for operation using voice commands The entries must be entered using voice com mands and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone In this case phone numbers stored on the mobile phone cannot be called up or saved there using voice commands Up to 50 entries can be set up An entry always consists of a name and a phone number Creating and editing a voice phone book To store an entry An entry always consists of a name and a phone number m l 1 2 Saythe name Saying the name for the voice phone book should not take longer than approx 2 seconds Save name 3 Saythe phone number after being 2 prompted to do so by the system 4 the phone number To delete an entry You can delete any entry from the voice phone book nf 1 Delete names The dialog for deleting an entry opens 2 Say the name when prompted 3 Confirm the query with Yes 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Telephone To delete all entries Delete phone book deletes all entries in the phone book we 1 Delete phone book The dialog for deleting the phone book opens 2 Confirm the query with Yes 3
152. ed to the USB audio interface 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG External devices Due to the large number of different audio devices mobile phones available on the market it cannot be ensured that every audio device mobile phone is operable on the vehicle Ask about suitable audio devices mobile phones at your BMW center Audio files Standard audio formats e g MP3 WMA WAV PCM and AAC and playlists in the M3U format can be played Connecting via USB audio interface Lift up the center armrest AUX IN port for audio playback TRS connector 1 8 in 3 5 mm 2 USB interface Apple iPod iPhone To connect the device use the special cable adapter for the Apple iPod iPhone available from your BMW center The cable adapter is required for a flawless connection Connect the Apple iPod iPhone with the AUX IN port and USB interface 1 using the cable adapter for the Apple iPod iPhone The Apple iPod iPhone menu structure is sup ported by the USB audio interface USB device To connect the device use a flexible adapter cable to protect the USB inter face and your USB device against physical damage 4 Connect the USB device with connector 2 using the flexible adapter cable 164 After the device is connected for the first time the information on all tracks e g artist type of music and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to the vehicle This procedu
153. efer to page 173 Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using it may occur that calls are switched from the hands free system to the mobile phone if reception of the wireless network is poor 7 e 5 O O 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Telephone Operation by voice commands The concept gt You can operate your mobile phone without having to take a hand off the steering wheel gt Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands The voice activation system supports you by making announcements and asking questions gt Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Requirements The same prerequisites apply as for operation via iDrive refer to page 173 Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1 Briefly press the 8 button on the steering wheel A sound signal indicates that you can say commands 2 Saythe command Example dialing phone numbers Start the dialog Ep Press the button on the steering wheel You say Dial number For instance 123 456 7890 Ending canceling operation by voice commands Briefly press the MS button on the steering wheel Or pt Cancek In dialogs not involving voice commands i e when you are speaking only text e g a name canceling is possible only via the button on the steering wheel Having the possible commands read aloud The
154. en scale miles e g split screen scale of 5 miles Split screen scale yards e g split screen scale of 100 yards Split screen Traffic Info map Split screen on board info Splitscreen trip computer Split screen automatic scaling Destination guidance with intermediate destination Function Entering a new destination Trip list Contacts Function My contacts Opening the contacts New contact BMW Assist Function Opening BMW Assist Opening BMW Search Vehicle information Function Opening the computer Opening the trip computer Opening the vehicle information Opening the vehicle status Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Command Enter address Stored trips Command My contacts Contacts New contact Command BMW Assist B M W Search Command Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle info Vehicle status 233 c cc Short commands for the voice activation system Settings Vehicle Function Command Opening the main menu Main menus Selecting the settings Settings lt Opening the options Options Settings on the Control Display Control display Opening the time and date settings gt Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit settings Speed Opening the light settings Lighting Selecting the door lock Door locks 234 Online E
155. ency Request 1 Briefly press the cover flap to open 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes 218 Once the BMW Assist Response Center has received your Emergency Request the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Assist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions If the circumstances allow this remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab lished You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation In a BMW Assist Emergency Request data for determining the necessary rescue measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center e g the current position of your vehicle if it can be determined If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist Response Center cannot be heard over the hands free system it is possible that the hands free system is malfunctioning You may still be heard by the BMW Assist Response Center however Under certain conditions an Emergency Request is sent automatically immediately after a severe accident This Automatic Collision Notification is not affected by the button being pressed For technical reasons the Emergency Request service cannot be guaranteed for the most unfavorable conditions 4 R
156. engine is interrupted You can only continue driving after the transmission has cooled down Avoid driving off frequently with high accelera tion and do not hold the vehicle on inclines by depressing the accelerator lightly otherwise the transmission may overheat Transmission positions PRNDM S Displays in the instrument cluster ls L id LES 1 j 1 i am a P D1 to D7 S1 to S7 M1 to M7 The transmission position and the gear cur rently engaged are displayed Engaging transmission positions N D R gt Transmission position P can only be disen gaged if the engine is running gt Before moving the lever away from P or with the vehicle stationary depress the brake otherwise the transmission will not shift 56 Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction beyond a resistance point if nec essary When shifting out of P or into R press button 1 at the same time The engaged transmission position 1 also dis played on the selector lever When you release the selector lever it returns to its center position N Neutral The vehicle can roll gt N remains engaged after the engine is switched off if the remote control remains in the ignition lock This function can be used in an automatic car wash for example P is auto matically engaged after approx 30 minutes lt D drive mode In drive mode all for
157. equirements in addition to these grades 4 Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cor nering hydroplaning or peak traction charac teristics 4 gt gu 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Wheels and tires Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained
158. er e g regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond refer to the information provided below p Washer fluid Insutticient washer Tham in fluid reservoir Refill at soon 5 possible refar to Owner Manil In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on To exit the displayed information Move the controller to the left 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG o i 5 ju lt Controls Driving tips Entertainment Navigation Communications Mobility o pas Controls overview 3 Push button 1 to check for other messages 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 MENU Press the button 2 Vehicle Info m 3 Vehicle status Press the button in the turn indicator lever 4 Check Control Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified They VS Vehicdustatus cannot be hidden If several malfunctions occur iy at the same time they are displayed in suc T cession A They are marked with the symbol ai shown here P A Check Control Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but are kept in memory A They are marked with the symbol shown here 5 Select the text message Viewing stored Check Contr
159. er 64 Triple turn signal activation 60 Trip odometer 64 Trips changing 129 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 227 Turn signal indicators indicator warning lamp 12 triple turn signal 60 Turn signals 59 Tying down loads refer to Cargo loading 116 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQR 197 Units average consumption 68 temperature 68 Universal garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 100 Universal mobile phone preparation package refer to separate Owner s Manual Universal remote control 100 Unlatching refer to Unlocking 34 Unlocking from inside 32 from outside 29 luggage compartment lid 35 setting unlocking characteristics 29 without remote control refer to Comfort Access 34 Updating the navigation data 120 USB audio interface 163 USB interface 103 V VCD 153 Vehicle battery 216 breaking in 112 cargo loading 115 Identification Number refer to Engine compartment 202 measurements refer to Dimensions 227 parking 52 weight 228 Vehicle jack 215 Vehicle storage 21 1 Ventilation 98 air conditioner 95 draft free 95 98 Ventilation refer to Climate 93 Vents refer to Air vents 93 Vents refer to Ventilation 95 98 Video menu 154 Video playback 153 9 249 Everything from A to Z Voice refer to Destination guidance through voice instructions 132 Voice comma
160. er up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the words SERVICE INFO 3 Press button 2 4 Usebutton 1 to scroll through the individual service items 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i Controls overview Possible displays Button for selecting functions Service requirements Engine oil Roadworthiness test a fF N Front brake pads More information Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service required can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status AVE Vehicle info Onboard into v Trip computer Vehicle status 3 Service required 70 6 Rear brake pads 7 Brake fluid The sequence of displayed service items may vary The data for the next service appointment is shown first Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left Symbols OK No service is currently required The deadline for service or a legally man lt dated inspection is approaching Please schedule a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Entering deadlin
161. er your vehi cle without needing to hold the remote control in your hand All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body e g in your jacket pocket The vehicle detects the corre sponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking the vehicle gt Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately V Starting the engine gt Convenient opening gt Convenient closing Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Functional requirement gt The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle gt The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx 2 seconds gt The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control cur rently in use Is inside the vehicle Comparison to the standard remote control In general there is no difference between using Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions men tioned above You should therefore first famil iarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 28 Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below gt If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or retractable ha
162. ers 105 Blower refer to Air flow rate 94 97 Bluetooth activating deactivating 173 Bluetooth refer to separate Owner s Manual BMW car shampoo 211 BMW Assist activating 186 188 BMW Assist 184 BMW Homepage 4 BMW Maintenance System 206 BMW Search 186 BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders refer to Cupholders 105 Brake parking brake 52 Brake Assist refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 78 Brake fluid refer to Service requirements 69 Brake Force Display 85 Brake lamps Brake Force Display 85 replacing bulb 214 Brake pads 112 breaking in 112 Brake rotors 114 brakes 112 breaking in 112 Brakes ABS 78 BMW Maintenance System 206 breaking in 112 service requirements 69 Brakes refer to Braking safely 114 Brake system 112 BMW Maintenance System 206 breaking in 112 disc brakes 114 Breakdown services refer to Roadside Assistance 218 Breaking in the clutch 112 Breaking in the differential refer to Engine and differential 112 Break in period 112 Brightness of Control Display 76 Bulb changing refer to Lamps and bulbs 212 Button for starting the engine refer to Start stop button 50 Buttons on the steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 2 2 237 E Everything from A to Z Call accepting 174 ending 174 rejecting 174 Calling refer to Phone numbers dialing 174 Can holders re
163. erse Press and hold the button for the corre sponding direction 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG External devices Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e g very high temperatures refer to the operating instructions of the audio device Otherwise the audio device may become damaged which could compromise safety while driving lt Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 Kbit s the files may not play back correctly in every case Notes on connecting gt The connected audio device is supplied with a maximum current of 500 mA if the device supports this Therefore do not con nect the device to the power socket in the vehicle gt Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface gt Do not connect USB hard drives gt Donotuse the USB audio interface to charge external devices 166 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG 51021009 sdi u wuieyua ug 57555 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ad Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Telephone Telephone The concept Your BMW is equipped with
164. es Integrated universal remote control The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand held transmit ters for various remote controlled devices such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys tems The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand held transmitters The signal of an original hand held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem ory buttons 1 After this the programmed memory button 1 will operate the system in question The LED 2 flashes to confirm trans mission of the signal Should you sell your vehicle one day be sure to delete the stored programs beforehand for your safety refer to page 101 A To prevent possible damage or injury d before programming or using the inte grated universal remote control always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo ple animals or objects are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated Com ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter lt Checking compatibility If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the Original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control 100 For additional information please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can al
165. es and vice versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Refer also to New wheels and tires page 199 D The tools for changing wheels are avail able as optional accessories from your BMW center 4 Jack mounting points The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration Lug bolt lock 1 Lugbolt for adapter 2 Adapter in onboard vehicle tool kit Removing the wind deflector 1 Remove the adapter 2 from the onboard vehicle tool kit and insert it in the lug bolt 2 Unscrew the lug bolt 1 Remove the adapter after screwing the lug bolt back on The code number is stamped on the front of the adapter Please note down this number and keep it in a safe place in case the adapter should get lost gt p 2 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Replacing components Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100 maintenance free the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli mate Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery Battery replacement Only used approved batteries Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available lt
166. es for legally required inspections Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly refer to page 72 otherwise the effec tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Vebicustatus D A ex Mservire required tel Service TU EC Engine oil Front brake pads Rear brake pads Brake fluid Vehicle check Vehicle inspection 5 Open the menu for entering the deadline 6 Date 7 Create the settings 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The year is highlighted Turn the controller to make the adjustment 10 Press the controller to apply the setting The date entry is stored To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 206 Clock Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h 24h mode refer to Setting the time format below in O 1 A 11 2 4 E 1 E 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the time and the word SET Press button 2 Use button 1 to set the hours Press button 2 to confirm the entry Use button 1 to set the minutes Press button 2 to confirm the entry QU WAR CEN se de TM Press button 2 The system accepts
167. esponding work on your vehicle per formed only by your BMW center or at a work shop that works according to BMW repair pro cedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out prop erly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards 4 Parts and accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso ries not approved by BMW BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi cle its operation or its occupants Original BMW Parts BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW together with professional advice on using these items are available from all BMW centers 5 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Notes Installation and operation of accessories not approved by BMW such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels Suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone fr
168. et 232 Command Switch on voice instructions Repeat voice instructions Switch off voice instructions Address book Last destinations Traffic Info Points of interest Command Map facing north Map in direction of travel Map perspective views with automatic scaling Map scale e g map scale of 100 feet Map scale meters e g map scale of 100 meters Map scale kilometers e g map scale of 5 kilometers scale miles e g map scale of 5 miles Map scale yards e g map scale of 100 yards Command Switch on splitscreen gt Turn off split screen Split screen content Split screen map facing north Split screen current position Split screen map in direction of travel Split screen perspective Splitscreen Exit ramp views Split screen scale feet e g split screen scale of 100 feet Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Function Split screen scale meters Split screen scale kilometers Split screen scale miles Split screen scale yards Split screen highlighting traffic bulletins Split screen computer Split screen trip computer Automatically scaling the split screen Command Split screen scale meters e g split screen scale of 100 meters Split screen scale kilometers e g split screen scale of 5 kilometers Split scre
169. eve their full trac tion potential until after an initial break in period Therefore drive cautiously during the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive cautiously during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently 112 Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors You can lower fuel consump tion and the environmental impact by taking certain measures adjusting your driving style and having the vehicle serviced regularly Remove any unneeded cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Remove any mounted parts after you have finished using them Remove additional mirrors and the luggage rack when they are no longer in use Mounted parts affect the vehicle s aerodynamics and increase fuel consumption Close both windows An open window causes higher air resistance and thus increases fuel consumption Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check the tire inflation pressure at least twice a mon
170. f the vehicle rolling 4 Locking manually 1 Press the button see arrow The transmission lock is locked again in O O O 2 Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back in place Set the parking brake Jump starting and towing refer to page 219 Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To turn off manually press the lever to the resistance point gt Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal indicator has failed lt Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Iving Dr Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point The turn signals flash once You can set whether it should flash once or three times when activated 1 MENU Press the button 2 Settings 3 Lighting 4 Triple turn signal Lighting Pathway 0 0 Triple turn signal a um Daytime running lamps O Welcome light The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Setting speed
171. fer to page 209 note that the parking lock P is engaged automatically after approx 30 min utes blocking the rear wheels If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing takes longer than approx 20 minutes manually release the parking lock refer to page 58 4 Do not exceed a towing speed of 31 mph or 50 km h and a towing distance of 31 miles 50 km otherwise the 7 gear sport automatic transmission may be damaged 4 Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise dam age may result lt With a tow bar T The towing vehicle must not be lighter i than the towed vehicle otherwise it may be impossible to maintain control lt The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle please observe the following gt Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if itis attached offset T Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage 4 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt p Istance Iving and receiving ass G With a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut T To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle component
172. fer to Cupholders 105 Capacities 228 Capacity of the cargo area 228 Car battery refer to Vehicle battery 216 Car care refer to Care 208 Care 208 automatic car washes 208 care products 208 carpets 210 CD DVD drives 211 chrome parts 210 displays 211 exterior 208 fine wood parts 211 headlamps 209 high pressure washer 209 interior 210 leather 210 light alloy wheels 210 paintwork 209 plastic parts 211 retractable hardtop 209 rubber seals 210 safety belts 211 sensors and cameras 211 upholstery and cloth trim 210 washing the car manually 209 windows 209 Cargo securing 116 Cargo area capacity 228 Comfort Access 35 lamp refer to Interior lamps 92 opening from inside 32 opening from outside 33 238 Cargo loading securing cargo 116 stowing cargo 116 vehicle 115 Car jack jacking points 215 Car key refer to Integrated key remote control 28 Car phone installation location refer to Center armrest 104 refer to separate Owner s Manual Car phone refer to Telephone 170 Car radio refer to Radio 143 Car shampoo 211 Car wash 115 with Comfort Access 36 Car wash refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 113 CBS Condition Based Service 206 CD audio playback 152 CD DVD changer fill
173. fer to page 121 66 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Displays on the Trip computer Entering a distance manually 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info S bI computer lt amp 09 30 Depart tf 01 20 hr Duration 3 Todest ZN Len ME Y 4 Ef Onboard into gi 10 51100 km Cons y 63 0955kmn h Speed i 450 km Range rr 230 km To dest 0215 Arrival LU li 10 5100 km Cons gt Departure time Fr 0 750kn h Speed gt Trip duration gt Trip distance E Both displays show 4 Turn the controller until the desired dis a gt The average speed and tance is displayed 2 gt the average fuel consumption 5 Press the controller The distance is automatically entered during Resetting the fuel consumption and destination guidance using the navigation speed system 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 Resetting the Trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset 4 Yes Communications Entertainment Mobility Gen a ai 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Controls overview Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for Units of measure gt
174. fic data and even if Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc or BMW NA are aware of the possibility of such damages These limitations apply to all claims including without limitation claims in contract and tort such as negligence product liability and strict liability Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so those particular limita tions may not apply to you Activating deactivating reception 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Activate deactivate Receive Traffic Info In many metropolitan areas you can receive traffic information broadcast by radio stations The traffic conditions are monitored by traffic control centers and the traffic information is updated periodically During destination guidance the traffic bulle tins relevant to your planned route are automat ically shown Whether destination guidance is active or not you can have the traffic bulletins displayed in the map view or in the traffic bulle tin list Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Traffic bulletins ina list A list of the traffic bulletins can be opened via the menu or map display Opening the traffic bulletins 1 Navigation Map 2 3 Move the controller to the left if necessary A Select the symbol Traffic Info First the traffic bulletins on the planned route are displayed The traffic bulletins are sorted in the order of their distance fr
175. fic topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle you will find this in the first chapter Should you sell your BMW some day please remember to hand over the Owner s Manual as well it is an important component of your vehicle Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time Information on BMW e g on technical aspects can also be found on the Internet at www bmwusa com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle 4 gt Indicates information that will assist you gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle 4 y Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment lt Marks the end of a specific item of infor mation Indicates special equipment country spe cific equipment and optional accessories as well as equipment and functions not yet avail able at the time of printing Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you s
176. flash insert a single CD DVD in the middle The CD DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the selected CD DVD com partment Do not insert a CD DVD until the LEDs 2 on the CD DVD slot 4 flash as otherwise the CD DVD or the CD DVD changer could be damaged Do not continue to push on the CD DVD this may cause it to jam and prevent it from being able to eject again 4 To fill additional CD DVD compartments Repeat steps 1 to 3 156 Filling empty CD DVD compartments 1 Press the button for a longer period The LEDs on the empty CD DVD compart ments flash When the LEDs 2 on the CD DVD slot 4 flash insert a single CD DVD in the middle The CD DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the first empty CD DVD com partment Do not insert a CD DVD until the LEDs 2 on the CD DVD slot 4 flash as otherwise the CD DVD or the CD DVD changer could be damaged Do not continue to push on the CD DVD this may cause it to jam and prevent it from being able to eject again 4 Wait until the CD DVD is drawn in To fill additional CD DVD compartments Repeat steps 2 and 3 After they are inserted it may take several min utes for the CDs DVDs to be read in Removing the CDs DVDs individually 1 a 3 I Press the button EN BE Press a button to select a CD DVD compartment The CD DVD is partially ejected from the CD DVD changer Remove the CD DVD If the CD DVD is not removed it is
177. for a Bluetooth device Linking or Pairing The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display Logging in Depending on your mobile phone you will see messages first on the mobile phone display or on the iDrive requesting you to enter the same Bluetooth passkey previously deter mined by you 8 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depending on the mobile phone you will have approx 30 seconds to enter your Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and the Control Display Enver far vehicle and Blusirzoth mnhone If the pairing was successful the mobile phone appears at the top of the list of mobile phones 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG At a glance Driving tips e i 5 gt Z Communications 00 0 7000 o c ES nc Telephone Following the initial pairing gt The mobile phone is detected connected in the vehicle within 2 minutes if the engine is running or the ignition is switched on gt As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the phone book entries stored on the SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmitted to the vehicle This transmis sion is dependent on your mobile phone refer to the operating instructions of the mobile phone if necessary and can take several minutes gt Four
178. ght 4 Set or deactivate the duration 7 Lighting Pathway light O Triple turn signal LI Daytime running lamps LI Welcome tight The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lights The daytime running lights light up in switch position O 1 and 3 They are less powerful than the low beams Activating deactivating the daytime running lights 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps CT lighting Pathway light O Triple turn signal i ad O O a EP Daytime conning lamps E Welcome light Q Daytime running lights are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use Adaptive light control The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other parameters the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road Activating adaptive light control With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position 3 refer to page 88 Standstill function To avoid blinding oncom ing traffic adaptive light control directs light towards the passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill Malfunction A message appears on the Control Display Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 60
179. h or 160 km h adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres sures listed on the following pages in the col umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km h Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur 4 Observe all national and local maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the laws could occur Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Tire inflation pressures 24 sDrive30i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Ez Cold ambient temperature without Sport Package 225 45 17 91 V 225 45 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL Front 225 45 17 91 V Rear 255 40 17 94 V Front 225 40 18 88 W Rear 255 35 18 90 W Front 225 35 R 19 88 XL Rear 255 30 R 19 91 XL with Sport Package 225 45 17 91 W 225 45 17 91 H M S 225 45 R17 94 V M S XL Front 225 45 R 17 91W Rear 255 40 R 17 9AW Front 225 40 R 18 88W Rear 255 35 R 18 90W Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 44 300 39 270 42 290 42 290 44 300 39 270 42 290 42 290 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 38 260 36 250
180. he ignition lock gt Radio readiness is switched Individual electrical consumers can operate Comfort Access If the car is equipped with Comfort Access only insert the remote control into the ignition lock under special circumstances refer to page 34 Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause damage 4 Before removing the remote control push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism gt The ignition is switched off if it was on Automatic transmission You can only take out the remote control if transmission position P is engaged Interlock 50 Start stop button Pressing the start stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off gt The engine is started when you press the start stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has automatic transmission 4 Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature are dis played in the instrument cluster Radio readiness is switched off automatically gt When the remote control is removed from the ignition lock gt In cars with Comfort Access by touching the surface above the door lock refer to Locking on page 35 Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate The odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the instrument
181. he switch gt You can close all windows in the same man ner by pulling the switch Press the switch beyond the resistance point All windows open automatically Press the switch again to stop the opening movement After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni tion is switched off you can still operate the windows for approx 1 minute as long as no door is opened Convenient operation For information on convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock refer to page 29 or 31 For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access refer to Locking on page 30 i O ad O O Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as one of the front side windows closes the win dow stops closing and reopens slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window s travel path prior to closing it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc tions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Do not install any accessories that might inter fere with window movement Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired 4 Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger or if ice on the win dows etc prevents you from closing the win dows normally proceed as follows 1 Pullthe switch past the resistance point and hold it there Pinch protection is li
182. he event of the accident Do not force contain ers that are too large into the cupholders other wise damage could result lt 0 2 In the center armrest pe The cupholders are located in the center console Attachable cupholder Attaching to the center console Mount the cupholder onto the center console so that it snaps into place Storing in the glove compartment Insert the cupholder into the holder in the glove compartment 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ior accessories Practical inter Connecting electrical appliances Sockets In your BMW when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight car vacuum cleaner etc up to approx 200 watts at 12 volts as long as one of the following sockets is available Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size Cigarette lighter socket To access the socket take the cigarette lighter out of the socket Under the center armrest External audio device refer to page 104 In the passenger footwell A socket is located on the left below the glove compartment Cargo area Depending on your vehicle s equipment the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area gt Rubber band for securing light objects gt Storage compartment To open turn the lock to the left see arrow and fold the c
183. high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi cle Safety Standard No 109 Grades and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either sep arately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 4 RSC run flat tires You will recognize run flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire refer to page 199 M S Winter and all season tires These have better winter properties than sum mer tires XL Designation for specially reinforced tires Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread Check the tread depth Minimum tread depth The tread depth should not drop below 1 8 in 3 mm although for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 198 1 16 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 1 8 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface
184. his could impair driving characteristics If the tires are of mixed sizes swapping wheels between the axles is not per missible Snow chains Only certain fine link snow chains have been tested by BMW classified as safe for use and recommended Consult your BMW center for more information Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only Observe the manufac turer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or 50 km h gt Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow chains mounted otherwise the instrument might issue an incorrect reading When driving with snow chains you may find it helpful to activate DTC temporarily refer to page 78 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Under the hood 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 vehicle performed only by a BMW center or by a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out properly there is a dan ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards 4 Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in Hood 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Releasing Make sure that the closing path of the i hood is clear otherwise injuries may result
185. hould consult the rel evant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG The individual vehicle When you ordered your BMW you chose vari ous items of equipment This Owner s Manual describes the entire array of options and equip ment available with a specific BMW model Please bear in mind that the manual may con tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle Sections describing options and special equip ment are marked by asterisks to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi cle s equipment If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible in exceptional cases that features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on your vehicle For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and powerful electron ics requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods You should therefore have the corr
186. idents along the route are always displayed gt For your own safety traffic bulletins that notify you of potentially dangerous situa tions such as wrong way drivers cannot be hidden Traffic bulletins during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not Dynamic guidance is selected refer to page 131 During destination guidance traffic obstruc tions on the route are taken into consideration Information on sources of great danger such as wrong way drivers is displayed regardless of the setting 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ion guidance Destinat Displaying traffic obstructions When the navigation system receives a traffic obstruction message and Dynamic guidance is not selected you will be shown certain infor mation such as the length of the traffic conges tion when you are approx 30 miles 50 km away from the traffic obstruction The last possible detour exit is indicated just before you reach it This information is displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Display Selecting a detour Select the amp symbol Detour Dynamic guidance is activated for the current destination guidance Dynamic route planning When Dynamic guidance is selected the route will be changed automatically in the event of atraffic obstruction The system will not point out traffic obstructions on the original rout
187. ierge service and information for route planning traffic and weather A limited number of calls can be made via the BMW Assist Response Center with Critical Calling for example if the mobile phone is not available or dis charged Press the SOS button to contact the BMW Assist Response Center Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG TeleService TeleService supports communication with your BMW center gt Data on the vehicle s service requirements can be sent directly to the BMW center In this way the BMW center can plan its work in advance This shortens the duration of the service appointment gt Inthe event of a breakdown data on the vehicle s condition can be sent directly to Roadside Assistance gt The service varies by country gt Connection costs may ensue gt Services may be restricted abroad Requirements gt BMW Assist is activated gt Wireless reception is available gt The engine is running Concierge service When you call the BMW Assist Concierge you can obtain information about for example res taurants emergency pharmacy services gas stations or hotels as well as receive the corre sponding telephone numbers and addresses You can then dial a phone number directly or use an address for destination guidance Starting the concierge service 1 BMW Assist 2 Concierge L1 BMW Asshit Concierge Messages Roadside Assistance BMW Search
188. ighlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 4 Select the type of number Home Busi ness Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store in vehicle Received calls The 20 calls that were last received are dis played 1 Telephone 2 Received calls Telephone Active calls Phone book Faal Received calls Dial number Messages Bluetooth Dialing a number Select an entry The connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 4 Select the type of number Home Busi ness Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store contact Messages Different types of messages can be displayed gt My Info messages from the BMW Assist portal gt Messages from BMW Concierge Displaying messages 1 Telephone 2 Messages 3 Select the desired message 176 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG My Info Starting destination guidance 1 Select the message that contains the desired destination 2 Start guidance or Add as another dest Dialing the number in the message 1 Select the message that contains the desired number 2 Call
189. ile a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Rename album d m Cptions Audio CD 1 Rename alhum Delete album Music collection Music data import export Free memory elutu music collection a a E i 6 Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia Music collection Highlight the album Open Options moo we De Delete album Deleting a track and directory A track cannot be deleted while it is being played back A directory cannot be deleted while a track from that directory is being played back 1 CD Multimedia Music collection Highlight the directory or track Open Options Em xe qu Delete folder or Delete track Free memory capacity Display the free memory capacity in the music collection 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Free memory 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ir Oo ju lt Driving tips Navigation Communicauons Entertainment pas Music collection Music collection Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored ona USB medium Make sure there is enough free memory capacity on the USB de
190. ils to function even after repeated programming check whether the original hand held transmitter uses an alter nating code system To do so either read the instructions for the original hand held transmit ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds the original hand held transmitter uses an alternating code system If it uses an alternating code system program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating code hand held transmitters 4 Alternating code hand held transmitters To program the integrated universal remote control consult the operating instructions for the device to be set You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions gt Programming will be easier with the aid of asecond person 4 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Pres
191. ine braking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering Manual transmission Never drive with the clutch held down with the transmission in neu tral or with the engine switched off otherwise engine braking action will not be present or there will be no power assistance to the brakes or steering Never allow floor mats carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals otherwise pedal function could be impaired 4 Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake rotors the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic cli mate control is in operation and then exits under the vehicle Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Before driving into a car wash General information on caring for your BMW can be found on
192. ing or emptying the magazine 156 CD changer 151 155 controls 140 fast forward reverse 153 random play sequence 152 selecting a track 152 switching on off 140 tone control 140 volume 140 CD player 151 controls 140 fast forward reverse 153 random play sequence 152 selecting a track 152 switching on off 140 tone control 140 volume 140 Center armrest 104 Center brake lamp replacing bulb 215 Center console refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking from inside 32 from outside 29 Central locking system 29 Comfort Access 34 setting unlocking characteristics 29 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 Changing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 212 Changing the measurement units on the Control Display 68 Changing wheels 215 Chassis number refer to Engine compartment 202 Check Control 73 Child restraint systems 48 Child seats refer to Transporting children safely 48 Chrome parts 211 Chrome polish 211 Cleaning headlamps 61 washer fluid 61 Cleaning your BMW refer to Care 208 Clock 64 12h 24h mode 72 setting the time and date 72 setting time 71 Closing from inside 32 from outside 29 Cockpit 10 Cold start refer to Starting the engine 51 Combined instrument refer to Instrument cluster 12 Comfort Access 34 replacing the battery 36 what to observe
193. ing the brake 2 Release the brake and drive off without delay The drive off assistant holds the car in place for approx 2 seconds after the brake is released Drive off without delay after releasing the brake Because the drive off Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG assistant will not hold the car in place after approx 2 seconds the car would otherwise start to roll backwards 4 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving In the event of pressure loss the rolling circum ference changes and thus the rotating speed of the affected wheel This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be initialized for the cor rect tire inflation pressure gt The system must be reinitialized each timeatire inflation pressure has been cor rected or a wheel or tire has been changed 4 System limitations The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden severe tire damage caused by external factors nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time 4 In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction gt System has not been initialized gt Driving on snowy
194. intwork 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Park assistant refer to Park Distance Control 77 Park Distance Control PDC 77 Parking vehicle 52 Parking aid refer to Park Distance Control PDC 77 Parking brake 52 Parking lamps 88 Parking lamps low beams 88 Passenger side mirror tilt function 46 Pathway lighting 89 Personal Profile 28 Phone book 173 Phone numbers dialing 174 Pinch protection system windows 37 Placing call refer to telephone owner s manual Polish 211 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter for automatic climate control 98 refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 95 Postal code entering for navigation 122 Power failure 216 Power windows 37 Power windows refer to Windows 36 Pressure tires 194 Pressure monitoring tires 81 Flat Tire Monitor 81 Pressure monitoring of tires refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 Programmable buttons on the steering wheel 11 Protection function refer to Pinch protection system windows 37 Providing medical assistance refer to First add pouch 219 Puncture Flat Tire Monitor 81 R Radio controls 140 HD Radio 144 satellite radio 146 selecting a waveband 143 storing stations 144 switching on off 140 tone control 140 volume 140 Radio position refer to Radio readiness 50 Radio readiness 50 switched
195. ive house hold cleaning agents Keep all types of fluid away from the device Otherwise surfaces or electrical components may be corroded or damaged 4 CD DVD drives Do not use a cleaning CD as it may dam age parts of the drive 4 Vehicle storage If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than three months your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW specifications will be glad to advise you 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt 2 Replacing components Replacing components Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored a pouch under the cargo area floor panel Wiper blades Fold up the wiper arm Fold the wiper blade upwards Press the hook monem Pull the wiper blade downward out of the holder and remove it toward the top left see arrow To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are resting against the windshield before you open the engine com partment 4 Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety They should therefore be handled carefully BMW recommends hav 212 ing your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here gt Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce it
196. k can be overridden 1 Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever 2 Pullthe sleeve up over the selector lever ue o until the sleeve is inside out F p 3 Using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 212 press the red lever while moving the selector lever to the desired position 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch The concept This transmission 15 an automated manual transmission with two clutches and two gear box components in which the gears are changed without loss of torque You operate the transmission using the selector lever and two shift paddles on the steering wheel It offers the following functions gt Selection between manual and automatic operation manual mode or drive mode gt Automatic downshifting and protection against selecting the wrong gear even manual mode gt Launch Control acceleration assistant refer to page 58 gt Automatic double declutch 55 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW System limitations This transmission is equipped with an over heating protection system that protects the clutches against extremely high loads se The indicator lamp lights up yellow if the transmission becomes too warm Avoid high engine loads and driving off frequently If the transmission overheats the indicator lamp lights up red and power flow to the
197. kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz To adjust Turn the controller To store Press the controller You can choose between stereo and multi channel playback surround CD Multimedia Radio or Settings Tone Surround Tone Treble Hass Balance Fadar Equalizer if Surround Volume settings Multi channel playback surround is simulated when playing back an audio track in stereo Surround is automatically activated or deacti vated depending on the audio track selected 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG On off and tone Volume gt Speed volume speed dependent volume control gt PDC volume of the PDC signal tone rel ative to the entertainment sound output gt Gong volume of the signal tone e g for the Fasten safety belt reminder relative to the entertainment sound output Adjustments 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings 4 Selectthe desired volume setting D 6 B Volume settings Speed volume Volume setting PDC To adjust Turn the controller To store Press the controller Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset 142 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Radio Your radio is designed for reception of the fol lowing stations gt FM
198. ke sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the luggage compartment lid 4 Opening from inside Press the button the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening from outside 3 BEF Press on the top half of the BMW emblem or for approx 1 second on the button of the remote control The luggage compartment can be opened Emergency release Pull the lever in the cargo area The luggage compartment lid is unlocked Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear other wise injuries may result 4 gt To close the luggage compartment lid press it down lightly The lid is closed automatically Alarm system i D sd c O O The concept The vehicle alarm system responds gt When a door the hood or the luggage com partment lid is opened gt Tomovements inside the vehicle Interior motion sensor refer to page 34 gt When 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 gt When there is an interruption in the power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of gt An acou
199. l injuries 4 Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah This information can be found on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle 3 Switch off any consumers in both vehicles There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles otherwise there is a danger of shorting lt Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct order so that no sparks which could cause injury occur lt Your BMW has a jump starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the bat tery s positive terminal refer also to the Engine compartment overview on page 202 The capis marked with 1 Pull the cap of the BMW jump starting con nection up to remove 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt p Istance Iving and receiving ass G 2 Attach one terminal clamp of the plus jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting aid terminal of the vehi cle providing assistance 3 Attach the second terminal clamp of the plus jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Your BMW has a spe
200. lamp lights up DSC has failed DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system and the TRACTION program are a variant of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum forward momentum on special road conditions e g unplowed snowy roads but driving stability is limited It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri ate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When rocking the vehicle or driving off in deep snow or on loose surfaces gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control The system and program can be deactivated activated via Dynamic Driving Control Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Dynamic Driving Control The concept Dynamic Driving Control can be used to adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle Several programs are available for this purpose they can be activated using the two Dynamic Driving Control buttons The following characteristics are adapted depending on which program was selected gt Engine response D Shift times of the automatic transmission gt Power steering support gt Changes in the suspension characteristics through damping control gt Vehicle stabilization through DSC Dynamic Stability Control Operating the p
201. lbum track gt Additionally for USB devices file directory composer Tracks are displayed if they have been saved in the Latin alphabet Starting the track search 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol The name of the audio device may appear 4 Select the desired category Genre Artist lt USE audio Browse director Genre All genres artists All composers search can be used to find specific entries gt Open A Z search and enter the desired entry gt Select the desired entry from the list 5 Select additional categories if desired The tracks found are listed Not all catego ries need to be selected For example to search for all tracks by a certain artist call up that artist only All of the tracks by that artist are then displayed 6 Start play Restarting a track search New search Playback lists To open playback lists 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the 5e symbol 4 Playlists Current playback List of tracks currently being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol 4 Current playback Random play sequence You can play the tracks in the selected list in random order all tracks of a single artist 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices G par Pur LLI 3 Open Options 4 Random Fast forward rev
202. le Thus entry of erroneous or unregistered names Is impossible 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ion guidance Destinat Destination guidance Starting destination guidance Navigation Enter address Select the destination Accept destination ok D gt Start guidance The route is displayed on the Control Display after it is calculated Terminating destination guidance 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol 4 Stop guidance Continuing destination guidance If the destination was not reached during the last trip destination guidance can be resumed Resume guidance Route criteria General information You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like during des tination entry or during destination guidance The route is planned according to fixed rules The type of road is taken into account e g whether it is a highway or a winding road As a result the routes recommended by the naviga tion system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal expe rience 130 The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing route criteria 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Route preference 4 Selecting a criterion gt Fast route time optimized route which is a combination of the shortest possible route a
203. le is equipped Compartments in the doors To open fold open the cover Compartment in the center console There is an open storage compartment in the center console Storage compartment in the partition The inserts in the storage compartment can be removed individually Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Removing the storage compartment The storage compartment can be removed completely to be able to use other inserts for example In the cargo area Press the handle up and fold the storage compartment completely down For more information on the various inserts available contact your BMW center 4 Lateral storage shelf behind the seats This space can be used to store briefcases for example When loading the lateral storage shelf do not move both seats all the way forward while moving them to their uppermost position and leaning the backrests forward Otherwise the seats could hit and damage the seal on the windshield and the sun visor Only transport light and small objects on the lat eral storage shelf otherwise braking maneu vers and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due to objects flying about the passenger com partment Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured 4 Cupholders Use lightweight and shatterproof contain ers and do not transport hot beverages otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in t
204. lease the switch the opening or closing action has not yet finished gt Ifthe red LED lights up when the switch is pressed the cargo area partition is folded up the luggage compartment lid 1 not closed the vehicle is standing on a strong incline or there is a malfunction The retractable hardtop cannot be moved Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch in O Open or close the hardtop fully other wise there is a risk of injury or damage when driving Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce dure several times in close succession as this could damage the mechanism 4 gt If the hardtop is not fully opened or closed the luggage compartment lid can not be opened and the windows cannot be moved 4 Convenient operation with remote control or via door lock Refer to pages 30 and 31 Wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the hardtop is open and provides an even more comfortable ride particularly at high speeds 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Installation 1 Insert the wind deflector 1 into the holders 2 on the rollover bars the arrow should point in the direction of travel
205. least 2 hours When tires are warm the tire inflation pressure is higher gt After correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page 83 or the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 81 4 Inflation pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature gt The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW alist of these is available from your BMW center lt For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following 194 gt Tire sizes for your vehicle gt Load conditions gt Maximum allowable driving speed Tireinflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km h For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km h and to achieve optimum driving comfort adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres sures listed on the following pages in the col umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of 100 mph or 160 km h These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver s side door post when the driver s door is open The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph or 160 km h Do not exceed this speed otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur 4 Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mp
206. ler in the required direction and turn it 3 Press the controller to display additional menu items gt Select the amp symbol Start guidance or Add as another dest gt Return return to the map view gt Find points of interest the search for special destinations is started Specifying the street If the system cannot recognize a street it dis plays a street name in the vicinity or the coordi nates of the destination 126 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Interactive map In the interactive map the scale can be adjusted and the visible map section can be shifted In addition pressing the controller makes further functions available Selected potion 48 08 10 0 __ 11343 6 Le Exit interactive map 0 View in northern d r Display destination Display curr ent Aocation gt Select a symbol and Start guid ance if necessary gt Exit interactive map gt display gt Display destination The map section around the destination is displayed gt Display current location The map section around your current location is displayed gt Find points of interest refer to page 124 Entering a destination by voice commands General information You can enter a desired destination via the voice activation system During the destination input you can switch between voice entry and entry via iDrive at any time To do so r
207. ls 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Open Options 4 Manage subscription 146 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Lj F 1 L i Options Split screws Switch ott Control display satellite radio Manage subscription ump The phone number and an electronic serial number ESN are displayed 5 Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the channels Selecting a channel You can only listen to enabled channels The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use Via iDrive 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Select All Channels or the desired category 4 Selectthe desired channel 1 Satellite radia H 5 Patrol Chasing Cars All Channels 001 Sirius Hits 1 v 002 Starlite 003 Sirius Love Movin EZ Via the button in the area of the CD DVD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The next channel is selected Via direct channel entry 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Cf Select channel 4 Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller Storing a channel Radio 2 Satellite radio If necessary open All Channels or the desired category 4 Select the desired channel 5 Press the controller again 6 Press the controller again to confirm the highlighted channel Le Store Store in Presets DOT Sirius Hits 1 Store In favorites The Fray Over M
208. ly The levers alter the direction of the air flow For further details on draft free ventilation refer to page 98 2 Automatic climate control 96 5 Air in the knee area footwell 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG in O D sd c O O Climate Air conditioning system 1 Air distribution 2 Recirculated air mode 3 Cooling function Air distribution Direct the flow of air to the win dows WH to the upper body area 4 or to the knee area and footwell 4 Intermediate settings are pos sible In the 6 o clock position a small amount of air is also directed towards the windows in order to keep them from fogging over Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut ants shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle You can also activate deactivate the recircu lated air mode by means of a button on the steering wheel refer to page 11 condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated air mode you should switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required The recirculated air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate 4 94 4 Temperature 5 Air flowrate 6 Rea
209. ly engag ing selector lever positions R and P To cancel the lock press the button on the front of the selector lever see arrow P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary The rear wheels are locked R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary 54 Neutral You can select this in a car wash for example The vehicle can roll D Drive automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation All for ward gears are selected automatically Under normal operating conditions fuel con sumption is lowest when you are driving in position D Kickdown Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full throttle resistance point Sport program and manual operation M S Move selector lever from position D toward the left into the M S shifting slot The sport program is activated and DS is dis played in the instrument cluster This position is recommended for a performance oriented driv ing style To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M S move the selector lever to the right into position D Shifting gears via the selector lever When you press the selector lever forwards or backwards the manual mode is activated and Steptronic changes gear M1 through M6 are displayed in the instrument cluster Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus
210. m the address book 1 Navigation 2 Address book Contacts with addresses are displayed if these have been checked as destinations the contacts with addresses from the mobile phone are not displayed they first need to be checked as destinations refer to page 183 Navigation Enter address Address book Last destinations Points of interest Map Route information 3 Selecta contact from the list or if neces sary using A Z search 4 fnecessary select Business address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination 1 Open Options 2 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact Fe Lr Options Split screen Switch off Control display Enter address Store as new contact Add to existing contact BMW Assist destination entry Navigation 2 m gt Z 3 Select an existing contact if available 4 Select Business address or Home address 5 Enter Last name and if necessary First name 6 Store in vehicle Storing the position Your current position can be stored in the address book 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Store position as contact or Add position to contact Split screen Switch off Control display Navigation Store position as contact Add position Lo contact EY Recewe Trattic Into WF Dynamic guidanc
211. mable memory keys You can also store a station on the programma ble memory keys refer to page 21 1 Select a station 2 Press the desired button for a longer period Radio Data System RDS In the FM waveband additional information is transmitted via RDS If the reception conditions are good the station names are shown on the Control Display Where reception is poor or in the event of interference it may take some time before the station names will appear in the display Switching the RDS on off 1 Radio 2 FM 3 Open Options 4 RDS w Options LX Split screen _ Switch off Control display FM C HD Oh RDS The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use HD Radio Many stations broadcast both analog and digi tal signals If a digital radio network is available these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound quality License conditions HD Radio technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and For eign Patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq uity Digital Corp Switching digital radio reception on off 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Open Options 4 HD Radio The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use H3 This symbol is displayed when a station is received digitally In areas in which the station is not continuously received
212. manual mode is active refer to page 57 gears can be changed using the shift paddles or the selector lever Gear change in drive mode The shift paddles can be used to change gears in drive mode as well Afterwards if the shift paddles are not used for some time and vehicle acceleration is insuffi cient the forward gears are changed again automatically Launch Control Launch Control enables you to drive off with an optimal vehicle acceleration on a high grip road surface Do not use Launch Control too often as the higher loads on the vehicle lead to premature component wear 4 Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature i e after driving con tinuously for at least 6 miles 10 km 1 With the engine running depress the brake pedal with your left foot 2 Activate the SPORT program of the Dynamic Driving Control refer to page 79 3 With the vehicle stationary activate manual mode and select first gear 4 Pressthe accelerator all the way down The engine speed when driving off is controlled A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster 5 Thevehicle accelerates when you release the brake pedal Keep the accelerator pressed all the way down 6 Thetransmission shifts up automatically as long as the accelerator is pressed all the way down 58 Launch Control only becomes available again after a certain distance has been driven Launch Control can only be used after th
213. matic recirculated air control AUC 98 Automatic Service Request 188 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 53 interlock 53 54 overriding selector lever lock 55 shiftlock refer to Changing selector lever position 54 sport program 54 towing 220 tow starting 220 AUTO program for automatic climate control 97 AUX IN port 104 163 Available services 188 Average fuel consumption 66 setting the units 68 Average speed 66 Avoid highways in navigation 130 Avoiding unintentional alarms 34 Axle loads refer to Weights 228 B Backrest contour refer to Lumbar support 43 Backrests refer to Seat adjustment 42 Backrest width adjustment 43 Backup lamps replacing bulb 214 Backup lamps refer to Tail lamps 214 Band aids refer to First aid pouch 219 Bar refer to Towing methods 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Base plate for telephone or mobile phone refer to Snap in adapter 180 refer to Snap in adapter in the center armrest storage compartment 104 Bass tone setting 140 Battery 216 charging 216 disposal 36 216 jump starting 219 remote control 28 temporary power failure 216 Battery for mobile phone 181 Battery renewal remote control 36 remote control for vehicle 36 Being towed 221 Belts refer to Safety belts 44 Belt tensioner refer to Safety belts 44 Beverage holders refer to Cuphold
214. mbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lights refer to page 89 In the situations described above the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lights to low beams The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions For example the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks you should always switch on the low beam headlamps manually under these conditions 4 Welcome lamps If you leave the light switch in position 2 or 3 when you park the car the parking lamps and the interior lamps light up briefly when you unlock the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Activating deactivating welcome lamps 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome light S lighting Pathway O Triple turn signal O Daytime running lamps i Welcome light 354 Welcome lamps are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the car with the lights switched off the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time You can adjust the operating period or deacti vate the function 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Pathway li
215. mer Relations 3 Start service A voice connection is established to Customer Relations Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the vehicle is equipped with the mobile phone preparation package a voice connection is established amp Customer Relations 1 ni Pn Please call this number 08912345678 7 Oo e O O TeleService Call Ataglance You can send a request to your BMW center to arrange a service appointment The TeleSer vice data is transmitted during a Service Request If possible your BMW center will establish contact with you 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG BMW Assist Starting a Service Request 1 BMW Assist 2 Service Request 3 Start service QE Service Request Start service Service ready P Automatic TeleService Call The TeleService data necessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your BMW center prior to the service deadline If possible the center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged You can check when the BMW center was notified 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status E Vehicle info Onboard into Trip computer 3 Open Options 4 Last Service Request Data transfer The status of the data transfer is displaye
216. mited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pullthe switch again past the resistance point within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without pinch protection 37 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Retractable hardtop The retractable hardtop combines reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation Please note gt Itis advisable that you close the retractable hardtop when you park the vehicle Not only does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle interior against unanticipated weather dam age it also offers theft protection However even when the hardtop 1 closed valuables should only be stored in the locked cargo area gt attach roof rack systems to the retractable hardtop and in particular do not attach magnetic racks gt Do not attach rack systems to the luggage compartment lid and in particular do not attach magnetic racks gt When the retractable hardtop is operated the luggage compartment lid swings back and up Before operating the retractable hardtop ensure that there is enough clear ance tight parking spaces gt If you open the hardtop while it is wet e g after driving in the rain water may drip into the cargo area If necessary remove items from the cargo area beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling A Do not place any objects o
217. n off m9 su Changing route criteria or selecting route alternatives Special destinations AN Display traffic bulletins Interactive map WOTAN Map view settings Changing scale Information in the map display gt Time entertainment source sound output map orientation gt Distance from destination estimated time of arrival if destination guidance is active gt Any traffic obstructions are highlighted in color To show hide the information on the map Press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Viewing the map 1 Select the Cp 4 symbol 2 Selecta setting gt View facing north gt View in dir of travel gt Perspective view gt Arrow display 3 Press the controller Changing the map section C3 Select the interactive map gt To shift the map move the controller in the required direction gt To shift the map diagonally move the con troller in the required direction and turn it Changing scale 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller to adjust the scale Automatic scaling of the map In the map view facing north turn the controller in any direction until AUTO is displayed as the map scale The map shows the entire range from your loca tion to the destination Settings for the map display The map is shown on the Control Display 1 Open Options 2 Settings 3 Setthe optimized map view gt Day night mode
218. n safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in factors such as manufac turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions which could lead to body contact and thus to severe acci dents If non approved wheels and tires are used BMW cannot evaluate their suitability and therefore cannot guarantee their driving safety 4 You can inquire about the right wheel tire com bination at your BMW center The correct combination of wheels and tires is also necessary to ensure reliable operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS DSC or TPM To maintain good handling and vehicle response use only tires of a single brand and tread configuration After a tire has been dam aged mount the previous wheel and tire combi nation again as soon as possible Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM electronics When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels with TPM electronics otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a puncture refer to page 82 Your BMW center will be glad to advise you 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt gi Wheels an
219. n the retract able hardtop or on the luggage compart ment lid otherwise they could fall during move ments of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or not fully closed may result in damage or injury Do not reach into the mechanism while the hardtop is opening or closing Keep children away from the swiveling area of the retractable hardtop lt gt The retractable hardtop cannot be moved at temperatures below 14 F 10 C A message appears on the Control Display lt 38 A The retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is stationary To avoid causing damage do not drive off until the hardtop has stopped moving 4 Before opening and closing A Do not let the hardtop stop in an interme diate position when opening or closing Otherwise there is the danger of personal injury since the hardtop will be lowered automatically after a few minutes 4 gt Comply with the safety precautions described above gt Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is closed gt The vehicle should be parked on fairly level ground Excessive angle is indicated by a lamp gt Fold down the cargo area partition and make sure it engages refer to the instruc tions below gt Do not place any objects next to or on the cargo area partition and close the storage compartment on the left side of the cargo area gt Do not exceed the maximum
220. nd information on traffic congestion During destination guidance traffic bulletins that are relevant to areas along the route are automatically displayed and taken into account in the route planning You can open all traffic bulletins manually via iDrive The traffic bulletins are shown in the map display 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ion guidance Destinat Real Time Traffic Information End User Provisions Certain BMW models equipped with navigation have the capability to display real time traffic information If your system has this capability the following additional terms and conditions apply An End User shall no longer have the right to use the Traffic Data in the event that the End User is in material breach of the terms and con ditions contained herein A Total Traffic Network a division of Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc Total Traffic Net work holds the rights to the traffic incident data and RDS TMC network through which it is delivered You may not modify copy scan or use any other method to reproduce duplicate republish transmit or distribute in any way any portion of traffic incident data You agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless BMW of North America LLC BMW NA and Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc and their affiliates against any and all claims damages costs or other expenses that arise directly or indirectly out of a your unauthorized us
221. nd shift to neutral position 3 Pressthe start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Movethe selector lever to position P 3 Pressthe start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started in O O 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Press the start stop button The engine starts regardless of the current selector lever position 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Switching off the engine Always take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll Manual transmission 1 With the car at a standstill press the start stop button 2 Shift into first gear or reverse 3 Set the parking brake 4 Removing the remote control from the igni tion lock refer to page 50 Automatic transmission 1 With the car at a standstill move the selec tor lever to position P 2 Press the start stop butt
222. nd the fastest roads gt Efficient route optimized combination of the fastest and shortest roads gt Short route short distance irrespec tive of how fast or slow progress will be gt Alternative routes other suggested alternative routes while destination guidance 1 active A Route preference 41 Fast route Efficient route Shart route 10 17 Altemative routes 10 24 1027 5 Select additional route criteria if desired Where possible the selected criteria will be avoided on the route gt Avoid highways where possible Avoid highways gt Avoid toll roads where possible Avoid toll roads gt Avoid ferries where possible Avoid ferries The setting applies to the current route and to the planning of future routes Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Dynamic destination guidance Dynamic guidance is switched on The route is automatically changed in the event of traffic obstructions The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route Depending on the type of road and the nature and length of the traffic obstruction the route can also be calculated so that you travel through the traffic obstruction 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Dynamic guidance gt Ifthe Avoid highways Avoid toll roads or Avoid ferries route criteria are selected route calculation may take longer 4 Route General information Depe
223. ndicator lamp in the instrument PARK cluster lights up red a sound is issued and the brake lamps light up 1 Indicator lamp in Canadian models As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a standstill approx 2 mph 3 km h the parking brake remains set Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Releasing Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot release the parking brake lt The parking brake can only be released while the ignition is switched on or the engine is running vi Ma With manual transmission Press the button of the parking brake Depress the brake and clutch pedals while doing so With automatic transmission or 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Press the parking brake button while the brake is depressed or transmission position P is engaged Indicator lamps The indicator lamp in the instrument PARK cluster goes out _ Indicator lamp in Canadian models Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock for example if you leave the vehicle Manual transmission R 1 A When shifting into 5th or 6th gear press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear 4 Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is st
224. nding on the equipment in your vehicle various views of the route are available during destination guidance gt List of streets and towns cities gt Map view refer to page 132 Displaying alist of the streets or towns cities on the route When destination guidance is started a list of the streets and towns cities on the route is dis played The driving distances and traffic bulle tins are displayed for each route section 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Highlight a section The section is displayed in the preview map Bypassing a section of the route During destination guidance you can revise the navigation system s route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road Enter the number of miles kilometers that you want to travel before returning to the original route 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 New route for Rout information A F New route for MAX VON GRU EDUARD SCHE TORQUATO TA TE 4 Turn the controller enter the desired num ber of miles 5 Pressthe controller Resuming the original route If the route section should no longer be bypassed 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Remove blocking Gas station recommendations The remaining range is calculated and gas sta tions along the route are recommended 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Recommended refuel A list of gas stations is displayed Select a
225. nds short commands 229 telephone 178 Voice instructions from navigation system 132 repeating 132 switching on off 132 volume 132 Voice phone book 179 Volume 140 audio sources 140 fuel tank refer to Capacities 228 mobile phone 173 voice instructions 132 Volume balance tone setting 142 W Warning and indicator lamps 13 250 Warning messages refer to Check Control 73 Warning triangle 219 Washer fluid 61 content of the reservoir 61 Washer fluid reservoir 61 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 114 Water penetration 208 209 Waveband on the radio 143 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 198 Weights 228 Welcome lamps 88 Wheel tire combination refer to Correct wheels and tires 199 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 227 Wheels new 199 Wheels and tires 194 Width refer to Dimensions 227 Wind deflector 39 Windows 36 convenient operation 30 opening closing 37 pinch protection system 37 Windows defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 95 Windows defrosting and defogging air conditioner 95 Windows indicator on Control Display 16 Windshield cleaning 61 defrosting and defogging 95 Windshield defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 95 Windshield wash 60 filling capacity reservoir 228 nozzles 61 reservoir for washer fluid 61 washer fluid 61 Windshield wiper blades
226. ng contacts Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are deleted The contacts on the mobile phone cannot be deleted 1 My contacts 2 Highlight the contact 3 Open Options 7 c Oo E O 4 Delete contact or Delete all contacts 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG BMW Assist BMW Assist BMW Assist BMW Assist provides a number of different ser vices For example the position data of the vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center when an Emergency Request is sent Many BMW Assist services depend on the con tract individually agreed upon After your contract has expired the BMW Assist system will be deactivated by the BMW Assist Response Center without your having to visit a BMW center After the BMW Assist sys tem has been deactivated no BMW Assist ser vices will be available The BMW Assist system can bereactivated by a BMW center after a new contract has been signed Requirements gt Theinstalled BMW Assist system is logged in to a wireless communications network This network must be capable of transmit ting the services gt To transmit position data the vehicle must be able to determine the current position gt To activate and update BMW Assist a GPS signal must be available gt The BMW Assist service contract was signed with your BMW center or with the BMW Assist Response Center The servic
227. ng function 3 Temperature 4 to the right red m mom s nm ol Switch on rear window defroster 6 to defrost the rear window Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum level Ventilation i O O O 1 Use the lever to change the direction of the air flow 2 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and close the air vents Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if it has become too hot in the car Draft free ventilation Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and not straight at you Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The microfilter is changed by your BMW center during routine mainte nance work 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 2 1 Temperature left side of passenger com partment 2 Maximum cooling 3 Rear window defroster 4 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation 5 Automatic recirculated air control AUC recirculated air mode Comfortable interior climate AUTO program 7 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions refer to AUTO program below All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort able for you The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use
228. ning strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose 2 Inthe cargo area press the tab up and fold the cover down T Secure the transport bag in the manner d described otherwise it could endanger the car s occupants e g in case of heavy brak ing or sudden swerving 4 To store the transport bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Ski support Always secure transported skis or similar objects with the ski support as they Undo the fastener and spread out the trans could otherwise endanger occupants during port bag between the seats braking maneuvers and swerving 4 4 Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap 1 Remove both covers 1 with the screwdriver into the belt buckle under the transport bag 2 Attach the ski support 2 and fold it down see arrow 5 Loadthe transport bag The zipper eases access to the stored items Only place clean skis in the transport bag Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG accessories Practical inter 3 Pull the fastener up and attach the rear of the ski be t Before closing the cargo area ensure that the luggage compartment lid cannot be damaged by the skis 4 Removing the transport bag The transport bag can be completely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts In the cargo area Press th
229. nning a trip 128 route list 131 selecting destination via map 126 selecting route criteria 130 special destinations 124 starting destination guidance 130 terminating destination guidance 130 traffic bulletins 133 voice instructions 132 volume adjustment 132 Nets refer to Storage compartments 104 Neutral 56 New tires 199 NORMAL program Dynamic Driving Control 79 80 North facing map 132 Number of cylinders refer to Engine data 226 Nylon rope refer to Tow rope 222 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG O OBD socket refer to Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 207 Octane ratings refer to Fuel specifications 193 Odometer 64 Oil refer to Engine oil 202 Oil consumption 202 Oil level 202 Old batteries refer to Disposal 216 Onboard vehicle tool kit 212 Opening and closing Comfort Access 34 from inside 32 from outside 29 using the door lock 31 via the remote control 29 Options selecting for navigation 130 Outlets refer to Ventilation 95 98 Outlets refer to Air vents 93 Output refer to Engine data 226 Outside air mode automatic climate control 98 Outside temperature display 64 changing units of measure 68 in computer 68 Outside temperature warning 64 Overheated engine refer to Coolant temperature 65 Overriding selector lever lock 55 Overview radio control 140 Pa
230. not ensured and damage can occur 4 Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed With the trip computer refer to page 67 you can have the average speed for another trip displayed Toreset average speed press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running With the trip computer refer to page 67 you can have the average consumption for another trip displayed To reset average fuel consumption press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini mum exhaust emissions Displays on the Control Display The computer can also be opened via iDrive 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Let Info Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status LET Onboard info 450 km Range 230 km To dest 0215 Arrival 10 5 1100 km Cons an 75 0km h Speed Cruising range Distance from destination V Estimated time of arrival if gt distance was manually entered into the computer refer to information below gt A destination was entered in the naviga tion system re
231. ntertainment Mobility c 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 88 Navigation system Navigation system General information With the help of satellites the navigation sys tem is able to ascertain the precise position of the vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti nation you enter Enter data only when the vehicle 1 sta tionary and always give priority to the applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Failure to take to this precaution can place you in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants and other road users in danger 4 Navigation data General information Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your BMW center Depending on the data volume a data update may take several hours gt The data are updated while you are driving gt The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption All functions are available during the trip The data are stored in the vehicle After the update the system restarts V V V V The medium that holds the navigation data can be removed after the update is
232. ntrol 98 refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 95 First aid pouch 219 Fixture for remote control refer to Ignition lock 50 Flash when locking unlocking 31 Flat tire tires 199 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Flat Tire Monitor FTM 81 indicating a flat tire 81 indicator warning lamp 81 initializing the system 81 snow chains 81 200 system limits 81 Flat tires refer to Tire condition 198 Fluid reservoir refer to Washer fluid reservoir 61 FM waveband 143 Folding in the mirrors before driving into a car wash 45 Footbrake refer to Braking safely 114 Footwell lamps refer to Interior lamps 92 Forward gear engaging refer to Transmission positions 56 For your own safety 5 Free memory capacity music collection 161 Front airbags 85 FTM refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 Fuel 193 average consumption 66 gauge 65 high quality brands 193 quality 193 specifications 193 tank contents refer to Capacities 228 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 65 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 65 Fuel filler flap 192 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 192 Fuses 216 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 100 Gasoline refer to Average consumption 66 Gasoline refer to Required fuel 193 Gasoline display refer to Fuel gauge
233. ny legally prescribed dates displayed refer to page 69 gt Engine oil gt Brake pads separately for the front and back gt Brake fluid Vehicle check V gt Legally mandated inspections depending on local regulations 206 Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used Make sure that the date is always set cor d rectly refer to page 72 otherwise the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is not assured 4 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service require ments D BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your BMW center Take the time to ensure that these service pro cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi cle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models These entries verify that
234. oadside Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance is there to assist you around the clock in the event of a break down including on weekends and public holidays The phone numbers of Roadside Assistance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG In vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService you can establish contact with BMW Roadside Assistance for breakdown assistance directly via iDrive refer to page 185 First aid pouch Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life Therefore check the expiration dates of the contents reg ularly and replace any items in good time if nec essary DE EE gd The first aid pouch is located on the lateral stor age shelf behind the seats Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in a holder in the luggage compartment lid Press the tabs to take it out Jump starting the car s own battery is flat your BMW s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent may occur Carefully adhere to the follow ing sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible persona
235. ol AI Misi Speed limit You can enter a speed and Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed This enables you for example to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area 4 You are not alerted to having reached this p gt CHECK N ri speed again until after your vehicle speed drops RSS below it by at least 3 mph or 5 km h 1 Settings 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator leverup 2 Speed or down repeatedly until the appropriate 3 Warning symbol appears in the display accompa EM nied by the words CHECK CONTROL B VE sewed 2 Press button 2 Speed km h CHECK OK appears if there are no Check Warning Control messages m Select current speed If a Check Control message has been stored the corresponding lamp comes on It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display 74 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed Press the controller The speed limit is stored Settings Speed Select current speed Spend h km h O Warning EM Select current speed P Press the controller The system adopts your current speed as the limit Settings Speed Warning Spend O Warning Select current speed Press the controller 3 The limit warning is switched on Settings Language Units Language
236. om within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radio or sim ilar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty See your BMW center for additional information 4 m Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer tified automotive part 4 California Proposition 65 warning California law requires us to issue the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts including components found in the interior fur nishings in a vehicle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Battery posts terminals and related accesso ries contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water 4 Service and warranty We recommend that y
237. om the current vehicle position 5 Selecta traffic bulletin Additional information can be displayed for some traffic bulletins 1 Select the symbol 2 Additional information is displayed 3 Exitthe menu Move the controller to the left Traffic bulletins in the map When the traffic bulletin map is activated the Control Display changes to a black and white display This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins The day night mode is disregarded in this setting The symbols for the special desti nations are no longer displayed 1 Navigation Map Open Options Settings m s np m Traffic Info map Symbols in the map display Depending on the scale of the map and the location of the traffic obstruction along the route the symbols for the traffic obstructions are displayed Additional information in the map view Depending on the map scale a traffic obstruc tion s length direction and impact are displayed on the map using triangles or gray bars along the calculated route Filtering of traffic bulletins You can filter which traffic bulletins are to be displayed by the system 1 Navigation Map Open Options Traffic Info categories P s s nm Select the desired category G Categories BY Traffic forecasts amp Traffic disruptions 2 m gt Z Traffic bulletins of the selected category are displayed gt Traffic bulletins on inc
238. on 3 Set the parking brake 4 Removing the remote control from the igni tion lock refer to page 50 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch 1 With the car at a standstill engage trans mission position P 2 Press the start stop button 3 Set the parking brake 4 Removing the remote control from the igni tion lock refer to page 50 Parking brake The concept Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan ical parking brake that can be set and released by using a button The parking brake is primarily used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked 52 When the vehicle is stationary the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via an electrome chanical mechanism When the vehicle 1 rolling or being driven the parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake system the brake i Te NS lt ET MC om if P i F i Pull the button The parking brake Is set 1 The indicator lamp the instrument PARK cluster and the LED on the button light red The parking brake is set Indicator lamp in Canadian models To set the parking brake the remote control does not need to be in the ignition lock While driving In the rare case that the parking brake needs to be used while driving pull the button for a lengthy period The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled 1 The i
239. on after opening the hardtop Watch during the opening process to ensure that no one is injured Releasing the button interrupts the opening process 4 Locking Press the Lock button Convenient closing When you are close to the vehicle the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to close the retractable hardtop and the windows 30 Hold the Lock button down The retractable hardtop and the windows are closed Watch during the closing process to ensure that no one Is injured Releasing the button interrupts the closing process 4 Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked Press the LOCK button You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Press the EJ button for approx 1 second gt The luggage compartment lid swings back and up when opened Ensure that there is sufficient clearance To avoid locking yourself out by accident do not place the remote control in the cargo area A previously locked luggage compartment lid is locked again after closing Before and after each trip check that the lug gage compartment lid has not been inadvert ently unlocked lt Convenient loading When you are close to the vehicle the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to par tially raise the open hardtop for more conve nient loading of the cargo area 1 Briefly press the EJ button and within one se
240. on for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG At a glance Controls o a ar 5 iz 2 res Entertainment Navigation Communications Mobility o pas Letters and numbers Letters and numbers Entering letters and numbers 1 Turn the controller select the letters or numbers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function lt Press the controller delete one letter or number lt Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers LJ Enter a blank space Switching between letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch between entering letters and numbers Symbol Function Entering letters 123 Entering numbers Wordmatch concept during navigation Entry of names and addresses the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically Destination search the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle gt The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for which data are available gt Town city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail able on the Control Display 22 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Voice activation system The concept The voice activation system allows you to con trol operation of various
241. on to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your center or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Adminis trator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada Defect Investigations and Recalls may call 1 800 333 0510 toll free from anywhere in Canada or 1 613 993 9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Can ada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A ON5 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www tc gc ca Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 7 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for
242. or 31 fuel filler flap 192 transmission lock 58 transmission lock automatic transmission 55 Manual transmission 53 Map display 132 Map for navigation changing scale 133 entering destination 126 Master key refer to Remote control with integrated key 28 Maximum cooling 97 Maximum speed with winter tires 200 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic Launch Control 58 manually releasing transmission lock 58 neutral 56 reverse gear 56 Measurements refer to Dimensions 227 Memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 43 MENU button 16 Menus refer to iDrive 16 Messages 176 Messages from the concierge service 177 c 2 2 243 a Everything from A to Z Microfilter BMW Maintenance System 206 for air conditioner 95 for automatic climate control 98 Microfilter activated charcoal filter BMW Maintenance System 206 Mirror dimming feature 46 Mirrors 45 automatic curb monitor 46 exterior mirrors 45 heating 46 interior rearview mirror 46 memory refer to Seat and mirror memory 43 Mobile phone adjusting volume 173 connecting refer to Mobile phone pairing 170 installation location refer to Center armrest 104 operation via iDrive 173 pairing 170 refer to separate Owner s Manual Mobile phone installation location refer to Center armrest 104 Mobile phone refer to Tele
243. or slippery road surface gt Performance oriented style of driving slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration gt Snow chains are attached Initializing the system D Theinitialization is completed during driv ing which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached 4 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Reset 2 Vehicle status 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Start the initialization using Reset 6 Start to drive The initialization is completed during the trip The initialization is completed during driving which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically Indication of a flat tire 1 The warning lamps come on in yellow and A message appears on the 1 Control Display In addition an acoustic signal sounds There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure 1 Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph or 80 km h Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km h If the car is not equipped with run flat tires refer to page 199 the standard equipment by design do not continue driv ing Otherwise a severe accident could result if you continue driving 4 2 Atthe next opportunity check the air pres sure in all four tires
244. ottom respectively Backrest width You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat eral support pads Press the front or rear end of the switch Backrest width decreases or increases accord ingly Heated seats Press once for each temperature level Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature To switch off Press button longer If you continue driving within approx the next 15 minutes the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power The LEDs stay lit Seat and mirror memory You can store and call up two different combi nations of driver s seat and exterior mirror positions Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup port are not stored in memory 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i O O Adjustments Storing MEMORY Y r3 y F d 1 i Y a 1 Switch on radio readiness or the ignition refer to page 50 2 Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired positions 3 Press the BE button The LED in the button lights up 4 Pressthe desired memory button 1 or 2 the LED goes out The driver s seat and exterior mirror posi tions are stored for the remote control cur rently in use Call up Do not call up memory while are driv ing
245. ou read this publication thoroughly Your BMW is covered by the following war ranties gt New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty V V V V California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full BMW driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operat ing conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable war ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Cus tomer Relations for further information Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in additi
246. over up 106 Enlarging the cargo area When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the cargo area To do so press the cargo area partition 1 upward Before opening the hardtop pull the cargo area partition 1 down until it engages in both guides 2 Before moving the hardtop ensure that there are no objects on or next to the cargo area partition otherwise parts of the hardtop may be damaged Do not exceed the maximum loading height refer to the sticker in the cargo area showing a line indicating the maximum height Do not use force to push down the cargo area partition 4 gt The retractable hardtop can only be opened if the cargo area partition is in its lowermost position and engaged on both sides 4 Through loading opening with integrated transport bag Always secure transported skis or similar objects with the ski support otherwise they could endanger occupants during braking maneuvers and swerving 4 The transport bag lets you transport up to two pairs of standard skis safely and cleanly The transport bag can hold skis up to alength of 5 4 ft 1 70 m When transporting skis that are 5 4 ft 1 70 m in length the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced as the bag narrows Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Loading Securing cargo 1 Fold the cover down i D sd c O O After loading secure the transport bag and its contents Tighten the retai
247. ows whether the passenger airbags are activated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty The front knee and side airbags for the pas senger are not activated Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Most child seats are detected by the sys tem especially child seats required by the NHTSA at the time of vehicle production After mounting a child seat ensure that the indicator lamp for the passenger airbag is lit It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the passenger airbags are deactivated gt The indicator lamp does not come on when for example a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat The front knee and passenger airbags for the passenger are activated Operational readiness of airbag system 22 04 N As of radio readiness refer to page 50 the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational Airbag system malfunction gt Warning lamp does not light up at radio readiness or beyond gt Warning lamp remains permanently on In the event of a fault in the airbag system have it checked without delay otherwise there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a sufficiently severe acci dent occu
248. ph or 10 km h until the minimum speed of 20 mph or 30 km h is achieved The system stores and maintains the speed Interrupting the system Tap the lever upwards or downwards arrow 3 The displays in the speedometer change color In addition the system is automatically deacti vated gt When you brake the vehicle gt When you switch gears very slowly or shift to neutral in cars with a manual trans mission gt When you engage selector lever position N in cars with an automatic transmission gt When you engage transmission position in 7 sport automatic transmissions with a dual clutch gt When you activate the DTC Dynamic Trac tion Control or deactivate DSC gt When DSC or ABS is intervening Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal Once the accelerator pedal is released the stored speed 1 achieved again and maintained Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Warning lamp The warning lamp comes on for Nik example when cruise control has _ been deactivated as a result of DSC intervention A message appears on the Control Display Deactivating the system gt Press the lever upward or downward twice arrow 3 gt Switch off the ignition The stored speed is cleared Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button arrow 4 The last stored speed is resumed and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster 1
249. phone 170 Mobile phone refer to the separate Owner s Manual Modifications technical refer to For your own safety 5 Monitor refer to iDrive controls 16 Monitoring system for tire pressures refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 MP3 player connecting refer to AUX IN port 163 244 MP3 player connecting refer to USB audio interface 163 Multi channel playback 141 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 59 refer to Wiper system 60 Multimedia screen refer to iDrive 16 Music playing 159 Music collection 158 backup 162 deleting 162 random sequence 161 restoring 162 Music player connecting refer to AUX IN port 163 Music player connecting refer to USB audio interface 163 Music search 159 My Info 177 N Navigation starting destination guidance after entering a destination 123 storing current position 123 voice activation 127 Navigation announcements refer to Switching voice instructions on off 132 Navigation data 120 Navigation system 120 address book 123 bypassing a route section 131 continuing destination guidance 130 destination entry 121 dynamic destination guidance 131 entering a destination by voice 127 entering a destination manually 121 frequently asked questions 137 gas station recommendations 131 pla
250. r First name Home TI Business E Mobile Enter the text gt If the vehicle is equipped with a navi gation system it is only possible to enter addresses that are contained in the navigation data in the vehicle This ensures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses 4 Store contact in vehicle 182 contact can be stored as a home address It is placed at the top of the My contacts list Create a new contact Open Options Store as home address Options O Splitscreen Switch off Cantrol display New contact Store as home address Contacts Hluetooth Bluetooth Info When the home address is deleted only the content of the home address entry is deleted and not the entry itself A list of all contacts in the vehicle and on the mobile phone My contacts LG Contact New contact v My contacts All contacts are listed in alphabetical order Depending on the number of contacts an A Z search is offered A symbol indicates the stor age location of the contacts Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Symbol Storage location No symbol In the vehicle the address has not been checked as a destination G In the vehicle the address has been checked as a desti nation Mobile phone Displaying the detailed view Select the desired contact All fields that have been filled in for that contact are displayed Selecting a contact a
251. r Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires Tire size For example 225 45 17 91 V Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating not on ZR tires Speed code letter in front of the R on ZR tires Speed code letter up to 100 mph or 160 km h T up to 118 mph or 190 km h up to 131 mph or 210 km h V to 150 mph or 240 km h W up to 167 mph or 270 km h Y up to 186 mph or 300 km h Tire Identification Number Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the US Department of Transportation DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 3709 Manufacturer s code for tire make Tire size and tire design Tire age For example Tire age The manufacturing date of tires is contained in the tire coding DOT 3709 means that the tire was manufactured in week 37 of 2009 BMW recommends that you replace all tires after 6 years at most even if some tires may last for 10 years Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Tread wear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Tread wear Traction Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety R
252. r and briefly in the instrument cluster On uphill gradients it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes the sys tem will brake the vehicle slightly Increasing desired speed Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached gt Each time the lever is pressed to the resis tance point the desired speed is increased by approx 1 mph or 1 km h gt Each time the lever is pressed beyond the resistance point the desired speed is increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km h The system stores and maintains the speed Accelerating using the lever Accelerating slightly Press the lever to the resistance point arrow 1 and hold until the desired speed is reached 62 Accelerating significantly Press the lever beyond the resistance point arrow 1 and hold until the desired speed is reached The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal The system stores and maintains the speed Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed gt Each time the lever is pulled to the resis tance point the desired speed is decreased by approx 1 mph or 1 km h gt Each time the lever is pulled beyond the resistance point the desired speed is reduced by up to 5 m
253. r and select Back DVD VCD settings For some DVDs settings can only be made via the DVD menu refer also to the information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Audio language 1 m Cpu Os Switch off Control display DVD video Audio ltanguage Subtitles Display settings Additional options CD Multimedia 4 Select the desired language The languages that are available depend on the DVD Subtitles Subtitles can be selected if they are contained on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback Open Options Subtitles Select the desired language or Do not dis play subtitles B w 4 Gs Subtittes not display subtitles German English Brightness contrast color 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Display settings 154 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 4 Brightness Contrast or Color LI m4 Display BETTIS A j Brightness A OD Contrast j Color 5 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed and then press the controller Zoom Display the video image on the full screen 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Additional options 4 Zoom mode B Zoom mode Select tithe Viewing angle Main menu Back Selecting track DVD video Turn the controller during playback
254. r own safety the video image is only dis played up to approx 2 mph 3 km h and in some market specific versions only with the parking brake applied DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu M 7 CVO menu Fe Y Li 5 Start the DVD via the DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a CD DVD with video content 4 Select track 5 Select the desired track The CD DVD is started 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG oO o d m lt Driving tips Navigation cue Entertainment o Lu CD DVD player and CD DVD changer Video menu To open the Video menu 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Press the controller when Back is dis played The Video menu is displayed Open the DVD menu VRS Start playback Pause Stop Next chapter next track Previous chapter previous track Fast forward AY ANU Reverse In fast forward reverse the speed increases every time the controller is pressed To stop start playback DVD menu 1 If necessary turn the controller to open the video menu 2 DVD menu The DVD menu 1 displayed The display depends on the contents of the DVD gt To select menu items move and press the controller gt To change to the Video menu turn the con trolle
255. r window defroster Air flow rate Press the corresponding button The higher the rate the more effective the heating or cooling will be The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery power Switching the system on off With the blower at its lowest set ting press the left side of the but ton The blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off To switch on the air conditioner set the desired air flow rate Switching cooling function on off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required according to the temperature setting This function is only avail able while the engine 1 running The cooling function helps prevent condensa tion on the windows or removes it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Rear window defroster Say The defroster switches off auto matically after a certain time or when the hardtop 1 opened Temperature increase the temperature turn b the rotary switch clockwise towards red E Foralower temperature turn the en switch counterclockwise towards blue Defrosting windows and removing condensation Air distribution 1 in position W Deactivate recirculated air mode 2 Switch on cooli
256. rack for the CD DVD player CD DVD changer and certain multimedia devices Switching on off In order to switch the entertainment sound out put on and off Press button 1 next to the CD DVD player This symbol on the Control Display indicates that sound output is switched off The sound output is available for approx 20 minutes after the ignition is switched off For sound output switch the unit back on Adjusting volume Turn button 1 next to the CD DVD player until the desired volume is obtained You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The tone settings are applied to all audio sources The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Balance left right volume distribution Fader front rear volume distribution CD Multimedia Radio or Settings Tone et Rado FM AM Satellite radin Presets Tone Tone Treble Iu Hass Balance L i Fader L Equalizes Surround Volume settings To adjust Turn the controller To store Press the controller You can set individual sound frequency ranges CD Multimedia Radio or Settings Tone Equalizer Select the desired setting Wi SF Equalizer E 100 Hz 200 HF 500 H3 1
257. ractable hardtop care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure convenient operation 30 opening and closing 39 remote control 30 retractable hardtop 38 Reverse CD changer 153 CD player 153 246 Reverse gear 56 automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 manual transmission 53 Road map 132 Roadside Assistance 185 218 Roadside parking lamps 90 Roadworthiness test refer to Service requirements 69 Roof load capacity 228 Rope refer to Tow starting towing away 222 Rotary pushbutton refer to iDrive 16 Route 130 131 bypassing sections 131 changing 130 131 changing criteria 130 displaying streets or towns cities 131 map display 132 selecting 130 Route instructions refer to Destination guidance through voice Instructions 132 Route map refer to Map display 132 Route section changing 131 Route selection 130 RSC Runflat System Component refer to Run flat tires 199 Runflat System Component RSC refer to Run flat tires 199 Run flat tires 199 continuing driving with a damaged tire 82 flat tire 81 Flat Tire Monitor 81 new tires 199 replacing 199 tire inflation pressure 194 winter tires 200 5 Safety belt height adjustment 45 Safety belts 44 damage 45 indicator warning lamp 45 reminder 45 sitting safely 41 Safety systems airbags 85 Antilock Brake System ABS 78
258. rd top the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle Please repeat the opening or closing procedure if necessary 4 Releasing Pull the handle up arrow 1 This corresponds to pressing the button Locking Press on the surface arrow 2 This corre sponds to pressing the LOCK button gt To preserve the battery please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle 4 Window and convertible top operation With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond you can open and close the windows and the convertible top when a remote control is located inside the vehicle i O D d O O Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press on the top half of the BMW emblem This corresponds to pressing the button Ir If the vehicle detects that a remote con trol has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle s cargo area after the luggage compartment lid is closed the lid will reopen The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal sounds 4 Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start stop button refer to page 50 gt Do not depress the brake or the clutch otherwise the engine will start Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle Itis not necessary to insert a remot
259. re may take some time The duration depends on the USB device and the number of tracks During transmission the tracks can be called up via the file directory Information from up to four USB devices can be stored in the vehicle or a total of about 16 000 tracks If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than 16 000 tracks are stored information on exist ing tracks may be deleted gt Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played lt Starting audio playback If the audio device has a device name the name is displayed 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the 5e symbol The name of the audio device may appear NA Gr External davices JUKEBOX Not active Playback begins with the first track When an Apple iPhone is connected via the snap in adapter and an audio device is connected to the AUX IN port at the same time the audio signal of the AUX IN port is played Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Information about the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically gt Artist gt Album title gt Number of tracks gt Track file name Track search You can call up the tracks using the playlists and information With USB devices you can also call up tracks using the file directory Selection is possible via gt Playback lists gt Information type of music artist a
260. refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 28 Air distribution manual Depending on the selected setting the air is directed to the windshield to the upper body area to the knee area and into the footwell Adjusting air distribution manually ey Press the button repeatedly until the air distribution is set as required The corresponding LED lights up The manual air distribution is also switched on when the AUTO program is deactivated 96 Air distribution manual AUTO program Air flow rate manual climate level Temperature right side of passenger partment 10 Switching cooling function on off manually Temperature Set the desired temperatures indi vidually for the driver s and pas senger sides The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possi ble regardless of the season using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary and then maintains it gt give the automatic climate control enough time to achieve the set tempera ture do not switch between different tempera ture settings in quick succession 4 You can achieve maximum heating power with the highest setting regardless of the outside temperature The lowest setting effects continuous cooling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Switching the cooling function on and off The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming
261. replace Brake lamp backup lamp the bulb W16W bulb 16 watts Inner brake lamp Brake lamp Tail lamp LED Brake lamp OND Backup lamp 5 Turn signal dynamic brake lamp LED If bulb 2 or 5 malfunctions please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel Attach the bulb holder Reattach the cover Press the locking mechanism in the cargo area see arrow and remove the cover Remove the cover in the cargo area 214 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 2 Pull out the bulb holder see arrow and change the bulb 3 Attach the bulb holder 4 Reattach the cover License plate lamp rear lamp center brake lamp and turn signal These lamps use LED technology for operation In the event of a malfunction please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Changing wheels Your BMW is equipped with run flat tires as standard This removes the need to change a wheel immediately in the event of a puncture For information on continuing to drive witha damaged tire refer to Indication of a flat tire on page 81 The symbol identifying run flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall refer to Run flat tires page 199 When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tir
262. rograms 1 Youcan activate or deactivate the following programs using this button gt DSC OFF gt TRACTION 2 Youcan activate or deactivate the following programs using this rocker switch gt SPORT gt SPORT gt NORMAL DSC OFF in O Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends Toincrease vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating DSC OFF mo Press and hold the button but not longer than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for the DSC lights up in the instrument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster The DSC system is switched off Deactivating DSC OFF Press the button DSC OFF and the DSC indicator lamp go out For better control When DSC is switched off DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster O The indicator lamp lights up DSC is lt lt deactivated OFF TRACTION Maximum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dynamic Traction Control is switched on Driv ing stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Technology for driving comfort and safety Activating TRACTION Press the button TRACTION is displayed in the instru ment cluster The DSC indicator lamp in the instrument clus ter lights up Deactivating TRACTION Press the button again
263. rol display Telephone ow Bluetooth 7 Bluetooth into Adjusting volume Turn the knob during a call to select the desired volume This volume for the hands free system is main tained even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Operation via iDrive You can operate the following functions using iDrive V Accepting rejecting calls gt Dialing phone numbers gt Selecting phone numbers from the phone book V Selecting stored phone numbers e g from the list of received calls gt Ending calls When the ignition is switched off or in radio readiness e g after taking the remote control out of the ignition switch you can continue an ongoing via the hands free system for sev eral minutes Voice quality If the person you are talking to is having difficul ties understanding you this may be due to excessive background noise The full prepara tion package mobile phone can compensate for these noises to a certain extent To optimize voice quality during a call we recommend that you gt Reduce background noise e g by closing the windows reducing air flow from the automatic climate control or pointing the open front air vents downward gt Reduce the volume of the hands free system Requirements gt The mobile phone s pairing data are stored by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper ational
264. rowser Soft ware of ACCESS Co Ltd Copyright 2007 ACCESS Co Ltd All rights reserved NetFront is a trademark or registered trademark of ACCESS CO LTD in Japan and other countries This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Requirements gt Subscription to the optional Conve nience Plan gt The vehicle is located within wireless net work coverage gt The date setting on the Control Display is current Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Starting BMW Search 1 BMW Assist 2 BMW Search 102 GMW Assist Concierge Messages Roadside Assistance BMW Search Customer Relations Service Request Service status 3 Select OK if necessary The BMW Search start page is displayed Using BMW Search To select and display content gt Turn the controller to highlight an element gt Press the controller to display an element Opening the start page 1 Open Options 2 Home et Options M hw Switch off Control display _ pain Current nage Home Reload Cancel loading BMW Search Loading a new page 1 Open Options 2 Reload Canceling 1 Open Options 2 Cancel loading Customer Relations At a glance Contact Customer Relations for information on all aspects of your vehicle Calling Customer Relations Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Custo
265. rs 4 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW in O Lamps Lamps Parking lamps low beams Lamps off daytime running lights 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights 2 Low beam headlamps and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control daytime run ning lights welcome lamps high beam assistant and adaptive light control When you open the driver s door with the igni tion switched off the exterior lighting is auto matically switched off if the light switch is in position O 2 or 3 Switch on the parking lamps if necessary switch position 1 Parking lamps In switch position 1 the front rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on You can use the parking lamps for parking Ir The parking lamps will discharge the bat tery Therefore do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time otherwise the bat tery might not have enough power to start the engine It is preferable to switch on the left hand or right hand roadside parking lamps refer to page 90 4 88 Low beams The low beams light up when the light switch is in position 2 and the ignition is on Automatic headlamp control When the switch is in position 3 the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend ing on ambient light conditions e g in a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation The adap tive light control is active The LED next to the sy
266. rs by hand or with button 2 to prevent them from being damaged due to the width of the vehicle lt 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Adjustments Automatic heatin Interior and exterior mirrors automatic g Depending on the outside temperature both dimming feature exterior mirrors are heated automatically when Sa the engine is running or the ignition is m gt switched on Passenger side mirror tilt function automatic curb monitor Activating 1 Pushthe switch to the position for the driver s side mirror arrow 1 The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror One photo cell is in the mirror frame see arrow the other is on the back of the mirror In order to ensure that the system functions correctly keep the photo cells clean do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror 2 Engage reverse gear or move the selector lever to position R The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent Steering wheel to the vehicle e g a curb when backing Adjustments into a parking space Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion otherwise there Dea
267. s such as USB flash drives or MP3 players with a USB interface gt Unsuitable media USB hard drives USB hubs USB memory card readers with multi ple inserts Apple iPod iPhone 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Music collection 4 Select the desired category oh Music search Genre genres All artists AI albums All titles Start play New search 5 Toselect the desired entry gt Open A Z search and enter the desired entry or gt Select the desired entry from the list 6 Select additional categories if desired The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order Not all categories need to be selected For example to search for all tracks by a certain artist call up that artist only All of the tracks by that artist are then displayed 7 Start play Restarting the music search New search Music search by voice For instructions on the voice activation system refer to page 23 1 Press the B button on the steering wheel x 2 3 Open the desired category e g gt Select artist Music search 4 Saythe desired entry in the list 5 Select additional categories if desired To select a track directly at Title Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in one sentence Current playback The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search or the album selected last 1 Current playback
268. s and the dynamic brake lamps of your BMW light up The dynamic brake lamps are automatically activated if the turn signal is not flashing Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers 1 Front airbags 2 Side airbags in the seat backrests 3 Knee airbag Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 41 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection 4 The front airbags help protect the driver and passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade quate restraint When needed the side airbags help provide protection in the event of a side impact The relevant side airbag supports the head and the side upper body area The airbags have been designed to not be trig gered in every collision situation not in minor accidents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Keep the dashboard and window on the pas senger side clear i e do not cover with adhe sive labels or coverings and do not attach hold ers such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones Do not attach seat covers cushions or other objects to the front seats that are not specifi cally approved for seats with integral side air bags Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from
269. s has been mounted gt If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio frequency Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla tion pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys tem TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are signif icantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s han dling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underin flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates
270. s service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base 4 You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW center Only change bulbs while they are cool to the touch otherwise you could suffer burns 4 When working on electrical systems always begin by switching off the con sumer in question otherwise short circuits could result To avoid possible injury or equip ment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufac turer lt For care of the headlamps please follow the instructions in the chapter entitled Care m If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel 4 Light emitting diodes LED Light emitting diodes installed behind translu cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These light emitting diodes which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours otherwise this could cause irritation to the retina lt Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Xenon lamps A Have any work on the xenon lamp sy
271. s the navigation destination 1 contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired address Contacts from the mobile phone may contain addresses that do not match the navigation data contained in the vehicle and thus cannot be used for destination guidance In this case Manually correct the address Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con tained in the vehicle An address that is stored on the mobile phone can be matched to the navigation data 1 Select the desired contact and highlight the address 2 Open Options 3 Check as destination 4 Correctand store the address if necessary After an address has been corrected the con tact can be stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phone Dialing a phone number 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Edit contact amp Contact 2 Edit contact 12 fh MUSTERMANN a maim n l a Ls PETUELRING 130 DEUTSCHLAND 4 Change the entries 5 Move the controller to the left 6 Yes If a contact from the mobile phone is edited the changes are not stored on the mobile phone A copy of the entry is stored in the vehi cle and only this copy is displayed Deleti
272. s the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand held transmitter gt If you have any questions please contact your BMW center lt Deleting all stored programs Press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rap idly all stored programs are deleted Reassigning individual programs 1 Hold the original hand held transmitter at a distance of approx 4 to 12 in 10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1 Ir The required distance between the hand held transmitter and the mem ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand held transmit ter used 4 N Press the desired memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx 20 seconds press the transmit key of the original hand held transmitter Release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx 15 seconds alter the distance and repeat this step 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i accessories Practical inter Digital compass such as similar item The following 988 A adjustment options are displayed one after the other depending how long you keep th
273. s when towing always use nylon ropes or nylon straps Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage 4 With a tow truck Manual and automatic transmission gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed 222 Tow starting Avoid tow starting the vehicle whenever possi ble instead jump start the engine refer to page 219 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold Vehicles with an automatic transmission or 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch cannot be tow started at all 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 50 3 Shiftinto 3rd gear 4 Havethevehicle tow started with the clutch depressed and slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immediately depress the clutch completely again 5 Stopata suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn ing flashers 6 Havethe vehicle checked Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ooue f e y 1043409 sdn uoneBiAeN 1 suoneoiunuiuo 5 AulIQON Ee 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883
274. sary on the mobile phone e g via the following menu items gt Bluetooth switched on gt Connection must be allowed without requiring further confirmation gt Reconnection Depending on the mobile phone type the power saving mode setting for example may result in a paired mobile phone not being detected by the vehicle For pairing purposes define any 4 to 16 digit number as a Bluetooth passkey e g 25081107 Along and complex number offers the best protection against unautho rized access This Bluetooth passkey is no longer required after pairing has been suc cessful The ignition is switched on Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle only when the car is stationary to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other road users by being distracted lt Switch on ignition jm Insert remote control all the way into the ignition lock Switch on ignition without operating the brake or clutch or pressing the start stop button Preparation via iDrive 3 4 9 Telephone Bluetooth Add new phone SF Bluetooth Please use phones recommended by BMW new phone Connected Handy 1 Paired Handy 2 Hanchy 3 The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation via the mobile phone 6 Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending on the model Please refer to your mobile phone s operating instructions e g under the top ics of Searching
275. sed by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings The individual settings are stored for a maxi mum of four remote controls They are stored for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in use Personal Profile settings For more information on specific settings refer to the specified pages gt Assignment of programmable memory keys refer to page 21 gt Response of the central locking system when the car is unlocked refer to page 29 gt Automatic locking of the vehicle refer to page 32 gt Automatic call up of the driver s seat posi tion refer to page 43 gt Triple turn signal activation refer to page 60 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt Settings for the display on the Control Dis play and in the instrument cluster gt 12h 24h format of the clock refer to page 1 gt Date format refer to page 72 gt Brightness of Control Display refer to page 76 gt Language on the Control Display refer to page 75 gt Split screen refer to page 20 gt Units of measure for fuel consumption distance covered remaining distances and temperature refer to page 68 gt Show visual warning for Park Distance Con trol PDC refer to page 77 gt Light settings gt Welcome lamps refer to page 88 gt Pathway lighting refer to page 89 gt Daytime running lights refer to page 89 gt High beam assistant refer to page 90 gt Au
276. so obtain information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc lt Programming 2 Map 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 50 2 When starting operation for the first time press the left and right memory buttons 1 for approx 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly The three memory buttons are cleared 3 Hold the original hand held transmitter at a distance of approx 4 to 12 in 10 to 30 cm from the memory buttons 1 Ir The required distance between the hand held transmitter and the mem ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand held transmit ter used 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 O 08 09 BMW AG 4 Simultaneously press the transmit key on the original hand held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control The LED 2 flashes slowly at first As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly release both buttons If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx 15 seconds alter the distance and repeat this step 5 To program other original hand held trans mitters repeat steps 3 and 4 The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand held transmitter You can operate the device while the ignition is switched on gt If the device fa
277. stem including bulb replacements performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise if such work is carried out improperly the high voltage in the system presents the danger of fatal injuries lt Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime running lights H8 bulb 35 watts 1 Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock 2 Turn the upper access cover to the left and remove it see arrow 3 Turn the lamp by approx 90 see arrow 1 and pull it out see arrow 2 4 Disconnect the plug change the bulb and reconnect the plug 5 Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops 6 Screw on the access cover tightly by turn ing it to the right T Be careful when attaching the access cover otherwise it may leak causing damage to the headlamp system 4 Turn signals front P24W bulb 24 watt 1 2 N 9 Turn the wheel outwards Turn both locks in the wheel house to the left and remove the cover Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove it Turn the bulb to the right see arrow and remove it Change the bulb and screw it into the bulb holder toward the left Insert the bulb holder and turn it to the right Reattach the cover gt p 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Pull out the bulb holder and
278. stic alarm gt Switching on the hazard warning flashers gt Flashing the high beams Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time You can open the luggage compartment lid using the EJ button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed refer to page 30 The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the EJ button for at least three seconds To switch off the alarm press any button 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Opening and closing Switching off an alarm gt Unlock the car with the remote control refer to page 29 gt Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp displays gt The indicator lamp under the inside rear view mirror flashes continuously the sys tem is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes after locking doors hood orluggage compartment lid are not properly closed Even if you do not close the alerted area the system begins to mon itor the remaining areas and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx 10 seconds The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated gt The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking your vehicle has not been disturbed
279. stinations displaying 126 Special oils refer to Specified engine oils 204 Specified engine oils 204 Speed run flat tires 82 with winter tires 200 Speed limit 74 Speed limit warning refer to Speed limit 74 Speedometer 12 Speed Volume 142 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 79 80 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 79 80 Sport program with sport automatic transmission 57 Spray nozzles refer to Cleaning windshield and headlamps 61 Stability control refer to Driving stability control systems 78 79 Start stop button 50 starting the engine 51 switching off the engine 52 Starting refer to Starting the engine 51 Starting assistance refer to Jump starting 219 Starting difficulties jump starting 219 Starting the engine start stop button 50 State province for navigation 121 Station refer to Radio 143 Station selecting radio 143 Status of this Owner s Manual at time of printing 5 Steam jet 208 209 247 Everything from A to Z Steering wheel 46 adjustment 46 buttons on steering wheel 11 lock 50 locking with Comfort Access 35 shift paddles 57 Steering wheel buttons refer to Shift paddles 57 Steptronic refer to Automatic transmission with Steptronic 53 Storage 211 Storage compartments 104 Storage nets 106 Stored trip calling up 129 Storing a destination in the address book
280. such as at a hotel refer to page 28 the glove compartment cannot be unlocked USB interface for data transmission i p p 1 Port for importing and exporting data on a USB device e g music collections refer to page 158 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG accessories Practical inter Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB audio interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface gt Do not connect a USB hard drive gt Do not use the USB interface to recharge external devices Center armrest Storage compartment The center armrest contains either two cup holders a compartment or the cover for the snap in adapter depending on the equipment version Locking the storage compartment When you lock the vehicle from the outside the storage compartment in the center armrest is locked as well Opening Fold the center armrest up see arrow Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as CD player and play audio tracks over the car s loudspeaker system gt AUX IN port refer to page 163 gt USB audio interface refer to page 163 104 Storage compartments inside the vehicle The following compartments are available depending on how your vehic
281. suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 236 Using this Owner s Manual 4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects At a glance 10 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Letters and numbers 23 Voice activation system Controls 28 Opening and closing 41 X Adjustments 48 Transporting children safely 90 Driving 64 Controls overview 77 Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Lamps 93 Climate 100 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 112 Things to remember when driving Navigation 120 Navigation system 121 Destination entry 130 Destination guidance 137 Whatto do if Entertainment 140 On off and tone 143 Radio 146 Satellite radio 151 CD DVD player and CD DVD changer 158 Music collection 163 External devices Communications 170 Telephone 182 Contacts 184 BMW Assist Mobility 192 Refueling 194 Wheels and tires 201 Under the hood 206 Maintenance 208 Care 212 Replacing components 218 Giving and receiving assistance Reference 226 Technical data 229 Short commands for the voice activation system 236 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Notes Notes Using this Owner s Manual We have tried to make all the information in this Owner s Manual easy to find The fastest way to find speci
282. t acti vate the anti theft system The fuel filler flap remains unlocked Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Select the desired function gt Lock if no door is opened The central locking system locks the vehicle after a short time unless a door has been opened gt Lock after start to drive The central locking system locks the vehicle when you drive away 7 Door Unlock button All doors o Last sest dai auto Lock T start to m O Flash when lock unlock The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 32g Unlocking and opening doors gt Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the arm rest or gt pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking gt Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or gt press down the safety lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside You should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside 4 Luggage compartment lid In order to avoid damage ma
283. t concentration is maintained lt Capacity Approx 6 3 US quarts 6 liters Cruise control The concept Cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx 20 mph or 30 km h The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the lever on the steering column In order to maintain the specified speed the system brakes the vehicle when the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill gradients Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions e g winding roads dense traffic poor visibility or unfavorable road conditions due to e g snow rain ice or loose surfaces Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result 4 Manual transmission You can shift gears while cruise control is acti vated An indicator lamp notifies you that you should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine speeds or the system is deactivated 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG One lever for all functions 1 Storing and maintaining speed acceler ating 2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler ating 3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand Maintaining current speed Tap the lever arrow 1 or pull it briefly arrow 2 The car s current speed is stored and main tained It is displayed on the speedomete
284. t downward until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press button 1 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Inserting mobile phone 1 If applicable remove the protective cap from the mobile phone s antenna connector so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 With its buttons facing upward slide the mobile phone up towards the electrical con tact points and press it downward until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged as soon as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer ing is unlocked gt To conserve vehicle battery power you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off 4 Removing mobile phone Press the button 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG 7 e 5 O O You can create and edit contacts The contacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone The addresses can be used as destinations for navigation and the phone numbers can be dialed Contacts New contact Wer Contacts X New contact My contacts If the entry fields are still filled with the pre vious entries select Delete input fields if necessary To fill in the entry fields Select the symbol next to the entry field CP New contact input fields Store contact in vehicle Ay Last name B
285. te control 96 ventilation 95 98 Air vents 93 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 193 Alarm system 33 avoiding unintentional alarms 34 interior motion sensor 34 switching off an alarm 34 tilt alarm sensor 34 Albums of music collection 160 All season tires refer to Winter tires 200 AM waveband 143 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 94 98 Antenna for mobile phone 170 Antifreeze coolant 204 washer fluid 61 Antilock Brake System ABS 78 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 33 Anti theft system 29 for lug bolts refer to Lug bolt lock 215 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 228 Approved engine oils refer to Specified engine oils 204 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 228 Armrest refer to Center armrest 104 Arrival time refer to Computer 66 Assistance systems refer to Driving stability control systems 78 AUC automatic recirculated air control 98 Audio 140 controls 140 switching on off 140 tone control 140 volume 140 Audio device external 104 Automatic air distribution 97 air flow rate 97 cruise control 61 headlamp control 88 Automatic car washes 208 Automatic climate control 93 automatic air distribution 97 Automatic curb monitor 46 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Automatic high beams and low beams refer to High beam assistant 90 Auto
286. ter approx 165 ft 50 m of driving or above approx 20 mph or 30 km h the system switches off and the LED goes out Signal tones When nearing an object its position is indicated correspondingly by an interval tone As the dis tance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a contin uous tone sounds An interval tone is interrupted after approx 3 seconds gt Ifyou remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors gt If you are driving parallel to a wall Malfunction fn The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes PDC is malfunc _ tioning message appears on the Control Display Have the system checked To avoid this problem keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively When using a high pressure cleaner do not spray the sensors for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm PDC with visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis play before a signal tone sounds The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated System limitations Even with PDC final responsibility for estimating the distance between
287. th and before embarking on a long journey and correct it if necessary Low tire inflation pressure causes higher rolling resistance and thus increases fuel consumption and tire wear Set off immediately Do not let the engine warm up while the car is still standing but set off immediately at moder ate engine speed This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking maneuvers To do so keep an adequate distance to the forward vehicle A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel consump tion down Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off second and higher gears accelerate without hesitation or pauses When accelerating shift up before reaching high engine speeds When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con stant speed As a rule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear Coasting When approaching a red light take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a stop in the high est applicable gear On a downhill slope take your foot off the accel erator and coast in a suitable gear The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping
288. the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo luggage can be transported Stowing cargo Cargo area gt Load heavier cargo as far forward as possi ble directly behind the cargo area partition and as low as possible gt Cover sharp edges and corners A Before opening the hardtop fold down the cargo area partition Make sure the cargo area is loaded correctly otherwise parts of the hardtop can be damaged refer to page 38 4 116 Lateral storage shelf A When storing objects on the lateral stor age shelf do not move both seats all the way forward while moving them to their upper most position and leaning the backrests for ward Otherwise the seats could hit and dam age the seal on the windshield the sun visor and the headliner 4 Light and small objects can be stored on the lat eral storage shelf Securing cargo Cargo area Secure smaller and lighter items using retaining straps a cargo area net or draw straps Lateral storage shelf You can obtain cargo straps from your BMW center Four lashing eyes are provided behind the seats for attaching the cargo straps Adhere to the information included with the cargo straps Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Lashing eyes on the lateral storage shelf Top At a glance 0 gt 5 TT ime Driving tips E WoL Navigation Communications E
289. the new time Via iDrive 1 MENUPress the button The main menu is displayed A cm Main menu CoMulumedia Radia Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle Info Settings 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Controls overview 2 Settings LE Main menu COV Muhtimedia Radio Telephone F Navigation Contacts _ _ Vehicle Info Settings Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date th 129 TimeiDate Time 09 30 Format 24h Pu nate 27 05 2012 4 Format 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed and then press the controller 5 Turnthecontroller until the desired minutes are displayed and then press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format and press the controller The time format is stored The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Setting the date In the instrument cluster To set the dd mm or mm dd date format refer to Setting the date format below mp imos pe p Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the date and th
290. the vehicle Do not modify the indi 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG i Technology for driving comfort and safety vidual components of the system or its wiring in any way This includes the upholstered covers of the steering wheel the dashboard and the seats Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered because there is a danger of burns In the event of malfunctions deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system have the testing repair removal and disposal of air bag generators executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of BMW with correspondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation either of which could result in personal injury lt Warning notices and information about the air bags can also be found on the sun visors Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbags The system determines whether the passenger seat is occupied by measuring the resistance of the human body Front knee and side airbags on the passenger side are activated or deacti vated accordingly Make sure that the passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell otherwise the passenger
291. tion The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior Dynamic Brake Control DBC When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short est possible braking distance during full brak ing This system exploits all of the benefits pro vided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application Dynamic Stability Control DSC DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel erate The system also recognizes unstable driving conditions for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels In these cases DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi vidual wheels 78 The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin again by taking risks as this could result in an accident lt Deactivating activating the DSC OFF program The program can be deactivated via Dynamic Driving Control refer to DSC OFF For better control The indicator lamp flashes DSC con gt trols the drive forces and brake forces The indicator
292. tion e Go to the live broadcast gt 11 Playback pause gt Next track K Previous track gt gt Fast forward lt Reverse Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list Available favorites are artist track game league and team Storing the artist track or game It is only possible to store favorites that are cur rently being broadcast The channel informa tion must be available 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 If necessary select All Channels or the desired category 4 Select the desired channel 5 Press the controller again 6 Select the artist track or game Storing the league or team Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites from a selection list 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Y Manage favorites 4 Add sports information Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ML IR Favorites C Activate alert a Artists The Fray gp Title Proud Mary 1969 bz Livin On A Prayer 1587 sports information 5 Select the desired league 6 Select Add all teams or the desired team Opening the favorites When an activated favorite is playing the fol lowing message appears for approx 20 sec onds Playing favorite Select Favorites while the message is being displayed M Les Satellite radio f Playing favorite Proud Mary 1969 All channels e he 001 Sirius Hits
293. to the fuel filler flap Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click Do not pinch the band attached to the cap otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape A mes sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing 4 192 Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of a malfunction you can release the fuel filler flap manually Pull the button in the cargo area with the fuel pump symbol down The fuel filler flap is released Observe the following when refueling A When handling fuels follow the safety instructions provided at filling stations otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage 4 When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank as that would lead to gt premature pump shutoff gt reduced efficiency of the fuel vapor recov ery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Fuel tank capacity Approx 15 5 US gallons 55 liters including the reserve capacity of 2 1 US gallons 8 liters A Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Fuel specifications Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel as this would caus
294. tomatic climate control activating deac tivating AUTO program cooling function and automatic recirculated air control set ting temperature air flow rate and distribu tion refer to page 96 ff gt Entertainment gt Tone control refer to page 140 gt Volume refer to page 142 Central locking system The concept The central locking system functions when the driver s door 1 closed The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following gt Doors gt Luggage compartment lid gt Fuel filler flap gt Center armrest Operating from outside gt Via the remote control gt Using the door lock gt In cars with Comfort Access via the han dles on the driver s and passenger doors In addition if the remote control is used the welcome lamps interior lamps and the door s courtesy lamps are switched on or off The alarm system is also armed or disarmed For further details of the alarm system refer to page 33 Operating from inside By means of the button for central locking refer to page 32 In the event of a sufficiently severe accident the central locking system unlocks automatically In addition the hazard warning flashers and inte rior lamps come on Opening and closing Using the remote control Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside You should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the la
295. tter can be opened from outside 4 Ir To operate the retractable hardtop with the remote control the doors and lug gage compartment lid must be closed and the cargo area partition must be folded down and engaged on both sides Refer also to page 38 4 Unlocking Press the 4 button The interior lamps the courtesy lamps and the welcome lamps come on Setting unlocking characteristics You can set whether only the driver s door or the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the button is pressed for the first time 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG in O Opening and closing 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Unlock button T s LIN d I feck ni door HEBR J Lock after start to drive a Flash when lock nl ck 4 Selecta menu item gt All doors Press the ES button once to unlock the entire vehicle gt Driver s door only Press the button once to unlock the driver s door and fuel filler flap Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle 5 Pressthe controller Convenient opening Windows and hardtop When you are close to the vehicle the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to open the retractable hardtop Hold the button down The windows and the retractable hardtop are opened if the doors are closed When you are close to the vehicle the windows move up if you continue to press the j butt
296. ucts you to do so by means of color indicators Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Green The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value TPM active appears on the Control Display One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres sure in the indicated tire A message appears on the Control Display All wheels yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres sure in several tires A message appears on the Control Display Gray The system cannot detect a puncture Possible reasons for this gt TPM is being reset gt Temporary malfunction caused by systems or devices using the same radio frequency gt Malfunction Resetting the system gt Each time tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed reset the system 4 1 MENU Press the button The start menu is opened 2 Vehicle Info 3 Vehicle status 4 Reset TPM Vehicle status After driving a few minutes the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored The system reset is completed during your drive and can be inter rupted at any time When driving resumes the reset is continued automatically On the Control Start the engine but do not start driving Start the initialization using Reset TPM Start to drive The tires are shown in gray and Resetting TPM is
297. udspeaker system connect the headset or line out port of the external device to the AUX IN port Starting audio playback Connect the audio device switch it on and select a track Operate the system on the audio device Via iDrive 1 CD Multimedia 2 If applicable External devices 3 AUX front Adjusting volume The volume of the sound output depends on the audio device If this volume differs markedly from the volume of the other audio sources it is advisable to adjust the volumes 1 CD Multimedia 2 If applicable External devices 3 AUX front 4 Volume Y GP AUX front AUX achive Volume 5 To adjust Turn the controller 6 Tostore Press the controller USB audio interface additional connection of the music player in the mobile phone It is possible to connect external audio devices mobile phones They can be operated via iDrive Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers Connection options for external devices gt Connection via USB audio interface Apple iPod iPhone USB devices e g MP3 player USB flash drive or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface m i i c gt Connection via snap in adapter refer to page 180 when equipped with additional connection of music player in the mobile phone Apple iPhone mobile phones Play back is possible only if no audio device mobile phone is connect
298. unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation gt In detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagons when driving close to train or ship traffic and at animal crossings gt Intight curves on hilltops or in depressions in cross traffic or half obscured oncoming traffic on highways gt In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs gt At low speeds gt When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc gt Ifthe sensor is dirty Clean the sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror using a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Switching off via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 High beam assistant Lighting Pathway light 05 il D Triple turn signal 0 Daytime running lamps A J O Welcome light ft High beam assistant 34 The high beam assistant is activated and is stored for the remote control currently in use Instrument lighting You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are switched on TL TI Iuiuinininl SET 1 Push button 1 up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis play accompanied by the brightness set ting and scale the word SET 2 Press button 2 ww LI min mox
299. vehicle systems with out removing your hands from the steering wheel Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands It is not neces sary to use the controller The voice activation system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions The voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the area of the steering column Precondition Via iDrive select the language in which the voice activation system 1 operating so that the spoken commands can be identified Selecting the language for iDrive refer to page 75 Symbols in the Owner s Manual nf Say the specified commands word for word Indicates responses of the voice acti vation system 2 Saying commands i D oad lt Activating voice activation system 1 Press the I button on the steering wheel i f EE OS ee XX pt This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice activation system is ready to receive spo ken commands Radio Telephone Navigation Contacts BMW Assist Vehicle Info Settings Say the command The command appears on the Control Display pt This symbol appears on the Control Display when you can enter additional commands If no further commands are possible continue by operating the item of equipment via iDrive 23
300. vice Depending on the number of tracks backing up the music collection may take several hours Therefore it is best to perform the backup dur ing along trip 1 Start the engine 2 Connect the USB device to the USB inter face in the glove compartment 3 CD Multimedia 4 Music collection 5 Open Options 6 Music data import export he Options Free memory Delete music collection CLUMIITImedia LI Random Music data import expurt 7 Backup music on USB AM c Import expart USB Import music USE Music collection management Backup music on USE Restore music from USB Restoring the music collection in the vehicle When storing from the USB device the music collection existing in the vehicle is replaced lt 1 CD Multimedia Music collection Open Options Music data import export mmo p m Restore music from USB Deleting the music collection 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Delete music collection 162 onlin Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG External devices AUX IN port You can connect an external audio device for instance an MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car s loudspeaker system You can adjust the tone using iDrive Connecting Lift up the center armrest Qe RS a NN Connection for audio playback TRS connector 1 8 in 3 5 mm To play audio tracks over the car s lo
301. ward gears are shifted auto matically R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary Engaging transmission position P Select this only when the vehicle is stationary Press button P Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG P Park The rear wheels are locked P is engaged automatically when the following conditions are met gt The driver s door is opened while the engine is running your safety belt is not fas tened and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator are activated gt The engine is switched off unless is engaged and the remote control is in the ignition lock gt The remote control is removed from the ignition lock Kickdown To accelerate rapidly e g when passing press the accelerator down past the resistance point This provides maximum acceleration Activating the Sport program and manual mode M S Move the selector lever from position D toward the left The Sport program is activated Sport program 1 through 57 is displayed in the instrument cluster This position is recommended for a performance oriented driving style Manual mode When you press the selector lever forward or backward or when you press the shift paddles manual mode is activated and the gear is changed M1 through M7 are displayed in the instrument cluster The transmission provides assistance in the fol lowing situations gt Upshifts and downshifts are exe
302. y Head Cable i Par i c 7 Select the desired memory location The channels are stored for the remote control Currently in use You can also store the channels on the pro grammable memory keys refer to page 21 Changing the list view The list view changes every time the first sym bol on the navigation bar is pressed Information on the channel is displayed Symbol Function CA Channel name CA Artist Ch Track 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Satellite radio Selecting a category 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 lt a Categories 4 Select the desired category Timeshift Approx one hour of the program being broad cast on the channel currently being listened to is stored in a buffer The signal must be avail able The stored audio track can be played with a delay following the live broadcast When the buffer is full the older tracks are overwritten The buffer is cleared when a new channel is selected Opening the timeshift function 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Open Options 4 Replay Time Shift A new panel opens AE Replay Tue Shift gt The red arrow shows the current playback position gt time difference to the live broadcast is displayed next to the buffer bar gt If playback is live live is displayed next to the buffer bar 148 Timeshift menu Symbol Func
303. y details Multiple Start search Name 2 search Starting the search for special destinations 1 Start search 2 Alist of the special destinations is dis played gt At current location Special destinations are listed according to their distance from the current loca tion and are displayed with a directional arrow pointing to the destination gt At destination At a different destina tion Along route Special destinations are listed according to their distance from the location where the search is being performed gt Destinations of the selected category are displayed in the map display as sym bols The display depends on the map scale and the category Highlight a special destination The desti nation is displayed in the preview map Select the special destination Select the symbol Start guidance or Add as another dest If a phone number is available a connection can be established if desired Destination entry via BMW Assist A connection is established to the BMW Con cierge service refer to page 185 1 2 3 4 Navigation Enter address Open Options BMW Assist dest entry 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG oO d m lt Driving tips Navigation Communications Entertainment o Lu Destination entry Entering special destinations by nam
304. yed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time When the vehicle lighting system is switched on the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield If you do your vision could be obscured Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid refer to Washer fluid Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty otherwise you will damage the washer pump 4 Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable Therefore keep it away from ignition sources and only store it in the closed original container that is kept out of reach of children otherwise there is a risk of personal injury Comply with the instructions on the con tainer lt Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts Otherwise fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety 4 in O All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correc
305. you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do 170 not observe this precaution your being dis tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users 4 Suitable mobile phones Please ask your BMW center which mobile phones with Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package and which mobile phones are compatible with the snap in adapter By virtue of their particular software versions these mobile phones sup port the functions described in this Owner s Manual Malfunctions may occur with other mobile phones Operating options You can operate the mobile phone using gt Buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 gt iDrive refer to page 16 gt Voice commands refer to page 178 gt Programmable memory keys refer to page 21 Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by the vehicle via the mobile phone s keypad oth erwise malfunctions may result Start up Pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle The following prerequisites must be met gt Compatible mobile phone The mobile phone is supported by the full preparation package mobile phone You can obtain information on the Internet at www bmw com bluetooth Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG The mobile phone Is ready to operate Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle refer to page 173 and on the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone certain settings may be neces
306. you are using we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance 4 BMW recommends BP fuels 193 Online Edition for Part 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG gt gu Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures Information for your safety It is not merely the tires service life but also driving comfort and to a great extent driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it if necessary at least twice a month and before starting long trips If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condi tion that can not only compromise your vehi cle s driving stability but also lead to tire dam age and the risk of an accident Do not drive with deflated i e flat tires except when using run flat tires A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle s handling and braking response Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle 4 Checking pressure Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after a maximum of 1 25 miles 2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at
307. your vehicle has received the speci fied regular maintenance 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG Socket for Onboard Data recorders Diag nosis OBD Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev eral measuring or diagnostic modules device for recording or sending certain vehicle data or information In addition if you have signed a service contract for BMW Assist cer tain vehicle data may be transmitted or recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding services Primary components that make up exhaust emissions can be checked by a device via the OBD socket This socket is located under a cover on the left on the driver s side Exhaust emission values service The warning lamp lights up ENGINE The vehicle emissions are raised The trip can be continued Have the car checked as soon as possible Canadian models display this warn ing lamp The lamp flashes under certain condi tions This indicates excessive misfiring in the engine If this happens you should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter Da The warning lamp comes on if the gas Cap is not properly tightened and the _ OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping If the gas cap is then tightened the warning lamp should go out within a few days gt

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