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What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but the
request to insert the DVD is displayed on
the Control Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the right
DVD for the navigation system. The DVD is
labeled accordingly.
>you request the current position of your
vehicle, but do not receive a precise dis-
play?
The system is unable to receive enough
GPS signals at your current position due to
obstructions, your position is not yet avail-
able on your navigation DVD, or the system
is in the process of calculating your posi-
tion. As a rule, reception is guaranteed in
the open air.
>the destination guidance does not accept a
destination?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. Select a
destination that is as close as possible to
the original.
>the destination guidance does not accept a
destination without the street name?
On the navigation DVD, no downtown area
can be determined for the city or town
entered. Enter any street, or a destination
such as the railway station etc., then start
the destination guidance.
>you want to enter a destination for the des-
tination guidance, but it is not possible to
select the letters for your desired entry?
The data of the destination is not stored on
the navigation DVD that is loaded. In this
case, the system will not offer you any let-
ters to choose from. Select a destination
that is as close as possible to the original.>the system stops furnishing directions on
which way to turn as you approach intersec-
tions?
You are driving in an area that has not yet
been completely recorded on the naviga-
tion DVD. Instead of an arrow indicating a
turn, you will see an arrow which indicates
the general direction of your planned route.
Or you have left the recommended route
and the system requires a few seconds to
calculate a new recommended route.
>the navigation system does not react to
entries?
If the battery has just been reconnected
after having been disconnected, it then
takes up to 10 minutes before the system is
once again operational.

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Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone* using:
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
>iDrive, refer to page16
>Voice commands, refer to page185
A mobile phone detected by the vehicle should
not be operated by the mobile phone's keypad;
otherwise malfunctions may occur.
Placing phone calls with BMW Assist
system*: BMW Assist calls
You can use the BMW Assist system via the
hands-free unit for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "BMW Assist" or
"BMW Service" is displayed in "Communica-
tion", only BMW Assist calls are possible.
It may not be possible to establish a telephone
connection using the mobile phone while a con-
nection is being established to BMW Assist
or while a call to BMW Assist is already in
progress. If this happens, you must unpair the
mobile phone and the vehicle if you wish to
place a call with the mobile phone.
Initial operation
Pairing mobile phone in vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Suitable mobile phone: the mobile phone is
supported by the full mobile phone prepara-
tion package. Information on this subject is
also provided on the Internet at:
www.bmw.com
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>The Bluetooth links of the vehicle, refer to
page179, and the mobile phone are active.
>Depending on the mobile phone, presets in
the mobile phone are required: e.g. via the
following menu items:
>Bluetooth activated
>Connection not with confirmation
>Reconnect>Depending on the mobile phone model, the
setting energy saving mode can, for exam-
ple, result in vehicle failing to detect the
paired mobile phone.
>Specify any desired number as the Blue-
tooth passkey, e.g. 1, for pairing. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required follow-
ing successful pairing.
>The ignition is switched on.
Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi-
cle stopped; otherwise you may become
distracted and inadvertently endanger your
passengers and other road users.<
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible
into the ignition lock.
2.Switch on the ignition by pressing the Start/
Stop button without depressing the brake
or clutch pedal.
Preparation with iDrive
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
3.Press the button to open the start
menu.
4.Press the controller to open the menu.

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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2183Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page209
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is
selected and press the controller.

Giving and receiving assistance
220 Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page59; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. Do not tow
the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as other-
wise the steering can turn to the left or right.
When the engine is stopped, there is no power
assist. This then requires increased effort for
braking and steering. Active steering is deacti-
vated and larger steering wheel movements are
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Changing selector lever position, refer to Deac-
tivating selector lever interlock page64.
Do not exceed a towing speed of
45 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise, the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
Engage selector lever position N with the igni-
tion switched on.
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
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 offset
angle, please note the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<

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With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page218. With a catalytic con-
verter, tow-starting should only be carried out
with the engine cold, and with automatic trans-
missions, the engine cannot be started by tow-
starting.
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page59.
3.Shift into 3rd gear. For information on SMG,
see below.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
1.Tow-start in selector lever position N.
2.Select the sequential mode. The correct
gear will be selected and engaged automat-
ically.

Short commands of voice command system
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Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation126{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"77{Car data}
To display the computer77{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer77{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch83{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit82{Limit}
To activate speed limit82{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit82{Limit off}

Everything from A to Z
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BMW Maintenance
System210
BMW Night Vision99
– activating100
– cleaning camera101
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system67
– deactivating100
– making settings100
"BMW Service settings"193
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter187
Brake assistant88
Brake force display94
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail
lamps214
– two-stage94
Brake rotors
– breaking-in120
– refer to Braking safely121
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– brake force display94
– breaking-in120
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control87
– electronic brake-force
distribution87
– handbrake61
– refer to Braking safely121
Brake system120
– brake pads120
– brake rotors122
– breaking-in120
– warning lamp13,89
Braking safely121
Breakdown assistance190
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Breaking-in120Breaking-in brake pads120
Breaking-in the clutch120
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential120
"Brightness"85,98
– with BMW Night Vision101
Brightness of Control
Display84
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button59
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections144
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"182,193
Call
– accepting181
– displaying accepted183
– ending181
– in absence183
– rejecting181
– starting181
Calling
– by entering phone
number181
– from phone book182
– from Top 8 list183
– redialing183
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders115
Capacities226
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery215
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"77
Care211
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochureCargo loading
– securing cargo123
– stowing cargo123
– vehicle122
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone175
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest114
– refer to Mobile phone174
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio156
Car wash122
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash122
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access38
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system120
"Categories"163
CBC Cornering Brake
Control87
CBS Condition Based
Service210
"CD"152,165

Everything from A to Z
246 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models210
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
– refer to Service
requirements78
"Service notification"191
"Service Request"184,191
"Service
requirements"79,191,208
Service requirements78
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
"Service Status"195
"Set"
– in audio mode152
– in trip computer78
"Set date"84
"Set service date"79
"Set time"84
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"195
– for BMW Assist193
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision100
– changing on Control
Display83
– clock, 12h/24h mode84
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date84
– language85
– units of measure85
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time110
Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Shift paddles on steering
wheel63
Short commands of voice
command system227
"Short route" for
navigation
138
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route138
"Show current position"133
"Show destination
position"133
Side airbags94
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs214
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs214
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation65
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps104
Sitting safely48
– with airbags48
– with head restraints48
– with safety belts48
Ski bag116
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function41
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant121
SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– acceleration assistant65
– breaking-in120
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display62
– kick-down62
– shiftlock62
– towing220
– tow-starting221
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing187
– using174Snow chains205
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices116
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface211
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan167
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call217
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses216
– key28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils208
Speed-dependent
volume154
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit82
Speedometer
12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control154
Speed with winter tires205
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– refer to Dynamic Driving
Control64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
"Star button"56
Start/Stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start" for stopwatch83
"Start guidance"131,140
Starting assistant121
Starting difficulties, jump
starting218
Starting engine60
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant121
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"133

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"Start service"190
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist192
"State / Province" for
destination entry129
"State inspection"79
Station, refer to Radio156
"Status"79
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment55
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit55
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating55
– lock, refer to Ignition lock59
– memory50
– programmable buttons55
– shift paddles63
"Steering wheel buttons"55
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles63
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering94
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
– sport program and manual
mode64
"Stop" for stopwatch83
"Stopwatch"83
Stopwatch83
Storage compartments114
"Store in address book" for
navigation system136
"Store" on the radio158,164
Storing current position136
Storing radio stations158
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50Storing tires205
"Street" for destination
entry130
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires200
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control154
SW, waveband156
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching on
– audio152
– CD changer152
– CD player
152
– radio152
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light103
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
– navigation system147
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system144
T
Tachometer75
Tail lamps214
– replacing bulbs214
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities226
– fuel tank capacity198
Target cursor for
navigation133
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data224
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist189
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest114
– refer to Mobile phone174
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"56
TeleService191Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region108
– adjusting with automatic
climate control107
– changing units of
measure85
– refer to Coolant
temperature75
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure85
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature
warning75
Temperature gauge, engine
oil76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control67
"Terminate services"194
"Text language"85
"Theater", refer to Tone
control155
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo123
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror54
"Time"84
"Time / Date"83
"Time format"84
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time110
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation110
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation110
Tire inflation pressure200
Tire pressure loss90,
92
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Tire Quality Grading202
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires204