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Addendum
ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL
We wanted to provide you with some updates  
and clarifications with respect to the printed 
BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and 
clarifications will supersede the materials con-
tained in that document.  
1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser- 
vice center,” “your service center,” “service 
specialist,” or “service” are used in the 
Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that 
the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service 
center or another service center or repair 
shop that employs trained personnel that 
can perform maintenance and repair work 
on your vehicle in accordance with BMW 
specifications.  
2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con- 
tains an affirmative instruction to contact a 
“service center” or “your service center,” 
we wanted to clarify that BMW recom-
mends that, if you are faced with one of the 
situations addressed by that text, you con-
tact or seek the assistance of a BMW 
dealer's service center or another service 
center or repair shop that employs trained 
personnel that can perform maintenance 
and repair work on your vehicle in accor-
dance with BMW specifications.  
While BMW of North America LLC, at no  
cost to you, will pay for repairs required by 
the limited warranties provided with respect 
to your vehicle and for maintenance under 
the Maintenance Program during the appli-
cable warranty and maintenance coverage 
periods, you are free to elect, both during 
those periods and thereafter, to have main-
tenance and repair work provided by other 
service centers or repair shops. 
3. Where the Owner's Manual makes refer- 
ence to parts and accessories having been 
approved by BMW, those references are 
intended to reflect that those parts and 
accessories are recommended by BMW of 
North America LLC. You may elect to use 
other parts and accessories, but, if you do,  
we recommend that you make sure that any  
such parts and/or accessories are appropri-
ate for use on your vehicle. 
4. At page 7, under the warranty section's dis- 
cussion of homologation, where it states 
that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for 
your vehicle there,” the text should read 
that you “may not be able to lodge warranty 
claims for your vehicle there.”  
5. At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- 
ries” section, in the sixth sentence, the 
word “cannot” should read “does not.” 
6. At page 54, in the “Check and replace  
safety belts” section, the text beginning, 
“This should only be done by your service 
center …” should be disregarded and the 
following text should be read in lieu thereof: 
“BMW recommends having this work per-
formed by a service center as it is important 
that this safety feature functions properly.” 
7. At page 90, under the heading:  “Special  
windshield,” the paragraph beginning, 
“Therefore, have the special windshield …” 
should be disregarded and the following 
text should be read in lieu thereof:   “BMW  
recommends that you have the special 
windshield replaced by the service center.” 
8. At page 167 under the heading: “Objects  
within the range of movement of the ped-
als” and at page 225 under the heading: 
“Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph 
that begins: “Only use floor mats  …” should 
be disregarded and the following language 
should be read in lieu thereof: “The manu-
facturer of your vehicle recommends that 
you use floor mats that have been identified 
by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle 
and that can be properly fixed in place.” 
9. At page 173, under the heading: “Have  
maintenance carried out,” the sentence 
beginning, “The maintenance should be 
carried out …” should be disregarded and 
the following text should be read in lieu  
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▷For the input of upper/lower case letters
and numbers, it may be necessary to reel
via the controller to the corresponding In‐
put mode, refer to page  25, e.g. when the
spelling of upper and lower case letters is
identical.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter associated characters, such
as accents or periods so that the letter can
be clearly recognized. Possible input de‐
pends on the set language. Where neces‐
sary, enter special characters via the con‐
troller.▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.▷To enter a blank space, slide to the right in
the center of the touchpad.▷To enter a hyphen, slide to the right in the
upper area of the touchpad.▷To enter an underscore, swipe to the right
in the lower area of the touchpad.
Using interactive map and Internet
Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the
navigation system and Internet sites.
FunctionControlsMove interactive map or
Internet sites.Swipe into re‐
spective direc‐
tion.Enlarge/shrink interactive
map or Internet sites.Drag in or out on
the touchpad with
fingers.Display the menu or open
a link in the Internet.Tap once.
Changing settings
You may change control display settings via
touchpad. Swipe left or right accordingly.
Example: setting the clock
Setting the clock
On the Control Display:1.  Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.Seite 22At a glanceiDrive22
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▷Target search: names of locations may be
entered in languages available through
Control Display.Seite 26At a glanceiDrive26
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Voice activation systemVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation
system.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page  89.
Using voice activation
Activating the voice activation system1.  Press button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
  This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, use func‐
tion via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹
E. g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the
commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands for the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2.  Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2.  Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Tone‹
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page  216, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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Language
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Language:"4.Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page  28.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3.Select the desired menu item.4.Select the desired unit.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.5.Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Assist system information
Display on the Control Display Information on the Assist system can be dis‐
played by activating Assist on the Control Dis‐
play.1."Settings"2."Control display"3."Driver assistance info"
Head-up Display
The concept
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
▷Certain sitting positions.▷Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.▷Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.▷Wet roads.▷Unfavorable light conditions.Seite 89DisplaysControls89
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
Overview1Control button2Mirror display
Mirror display
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the con‐
trol button is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are dis‐
played.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
circle at least once at a speed of no more
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
button again to reel between English "E" and
German "O".
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Hints 6 
Holder for beverages  161 
Homepage  6 
Hood  200 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  167 
HUD Head-up Display  89 
Hydroplaning  167 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  81 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  81 
Identification marks, tires  190 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  63 
Ignition on  63 
Indication of a flat tire  100 , 103  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  77 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  77 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  145, 148  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  186 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  103 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  85 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Instrument cluster  76 Instrument cluster, electronic
displays  76 
Instrument lighting  94 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  30 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  216 
Intelligent Safety  105 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  147 
Interior equipment  151 
Interior lights  94 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  58 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  153 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  58 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  82 
Interval mode  69 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  213 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  72 
Jump-starting  217 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  71 Knee airbag  97 
L
Lamp replacement  207 
Lamp replacement, front  208 
Lamp replacement, rear  210 
Lane departure warning  113 
Lane margin, warning  113 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  89 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  170 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  61 
Launch Control  74 
Leather, care  224 
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment  209 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  208 
Length, vehicle  228 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  224 
Light control  92 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  208 
Lighter  155 
Lighting  91 
Lights  91 
Lights and bulbs  207 
Light switch  91 
Load  170 
Loading  169 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  44 
Locking, settings  43 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Low beams  91 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  93 Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
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