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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.Press the controller.
3.Select the substation.
Stored stations
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Selecting a station
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3.Call up the desired station.
Storing a station
The station currently selected is stored.
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3."Store station"
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 buttons, refer to page20.
Deleting a station
1."Radio"
2."Presets"
3.Select the desired station.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete entry"
Weather Radio*
Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
of the US Department of Trade. Weather 
reports are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and 
are routinely updated every 1 to 3 hours, more 
frequently as needed. Most stations operate 24 
hours a day. In case of a storm, the National 
Weather Service interrupts the routine weather 
news and transmits special warning messages 
instead. If you have a question about NOAA 
Weather Radio, please contact the nearest 
office of the National Weather Service. Details 
are also provided on the Internet at 
www.nws.noaa.gov.
Accessing weather news flashes
Operating via iDrive:
1.Switch on radio.
2."Weather band"
3.Selecting desired channel.
The station for weather news flashes may be 
unavailable in some regions.
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DVD system in rear
192 The system language of the DVD sys-
tem
"Display": background brightness of 
screen.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": 
Separately adjustable for the left and 
right-hand headphones and the infrared 
headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"DVD format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
>"Language": 
Language of the DVD playback. The lan-
guage advances one setting each time the 
menu item is selected.
>"Subtitles": 
Language of subtitles 
or turn off subtitles
>"Title": 
Selecting individual tracks on the DVD
>"Angle of view": 
Camera angle
Notes or symbols that appear during the 
playback of a film generally point out differ-
ent camera angles. These are usually only 
briefly available.
>"Menu":
Call up the DVD-specific menu.
>"Return":
Exit menu or:
Press the  buttons on the remote con-
trol.
Many DVDs offer dialogs and subtitles in vari-
ous languages or scene descriptions for the 
hearing impaired. These functions are stored 
on the DVD.
With some DVDs, it is only possible to 
select language, subtitles, camera angle, 
or title by using the DVD-specific menu.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.<
Opening the DVD-specific menu
Additional functions may be available on DVDs. 
It is thus possible, for example, to select from 
among several possible actions or to access 
information about the film.
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select "Menu".
3.Press the  button.
On some DVDs, you can use "Main 
menu" and "Title" to access addi-
tional menus in which you can select maga-
zine segments about the music scene, for 
example.<
To make a selection:
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Press the  button until the desired func-
tion is selected.
3.Select the   arrow.
4.Press the  button.
To return to the start menu:
1.Select the   arrow.
2.Press the  button.
You can also select language, subtitles, 
camera angle, or title in the DVD-specific 
menu.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.<
Compressed video files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the  button.
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194
Using the remote control
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction repeatedly or turn the thumbwheel 
until you reach the desired track.
Playback begins at the start of the track.
Settings and playback functions for 
audio CDs
1.Select "SET".
2.Press the  button.
3.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa-
rately adjustable for the left and right 
headphones and infrared headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"Pause": 
Stop and continue playback.
>"Random": 
The tracks of the CD are played back once 
in random sequence.
>"Scan":
Brief samples of all tracks on the CD are 
automatically played one after another.>"Repeat": 
Repeat the current track. Select again to 
end.
To exit from the menu:
Press the  buttons on the remote control.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the CD/DVD player:
Press and hold the  button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Compressed audio files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the  button.
3.Select a track.
4.Press the  button.
5.Select "Play".
6.Press the  button.
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To change the directory:
1.Select the directory.
2.Press the  button.
Settings and playback functions for 
compressed audio files
1.Select a track.
2.Press the  button.
3.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": 
Separately adjustable for the left and 
right-hand headphones and the infrared 
headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"Pause": 
Stop and continue playback.
>"Scan directory": 
Briefly sample the tracks in the current 
directory.
>"Scan all": 
Briefly sample all tracks.
>"Random directory": 
Play the tracks in the current directory in a 
random sequence.
>"Random all": 
Play all tracks in a random sequence.
>"Repeat track": 
Repeat the selected track.
>"Repeat directory": 
Repeat the tracks in the current directory.>"Details":
Display any stored information on the cur-
rent track.
To exit from the menu:
Press the  buttons on the remote control.
Displaying images from 
CD/DVD
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the 
labeled side facing upward. 
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "Photo".
4.Press the  button.
Displaying overview
1.Select the subdirectory if necessary.
2.Select "Overview".
3.Press the  button.
It may take some time until the overview is com-
pletely displayed.
If a symbol appears instead of an image, 
the image cannot be displayed in the 
overview.<
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DVD system in rear
198 some CDs/DVDs cannot be played, can only be 
played to a limited degree, or cause the system 
to switch off. In this case, wait a short while and 
then switch the system back on again. Then 
remove the CD/DVD from the drive.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
If the language set for the CD/DVD player does 
not match the language of the music track, the 
music tracks may be displayed incorrectly.
Care instructions
More information about this can be found under 
Care, starting on page246.
External device
Connecting
1Connections for audio/video cables: 
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting. 
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2Power supply for external device: socket 
with removable cap, also refer to page121.
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the 
playback.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "AUX".4.Press the  button.
For devices without a video signal, e.g. MP3 
players, "No video signal" appears in the dis-
play. The sound is nevertheless played.
Settings for external devices
1.Press the  button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of 
video playback
>"NTSC color": 
The color can be adjusted on an external 
device with the NTSC standard.
>"Standard":
The DVD system can be adapted to 
external devices with different TV stan-
dards; to do so, consult the instruction 
manual of the external device.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
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>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": 
Separately adjustable for the left and 
right-hand headphones and the infrared 
headphones.
>"Reset":
Your settings are reset.
>After switching to the top window, you 
can change other settings.
"Audio": adjust the volume of the exter-
nal device to the volume of the CD/DVD 
player.
"Language": 
the system language of the DVD system
"Display": 
background brightness of screen.
>"Video Format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
To exit from the menu:
Press the  buttons on the remote control.
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Mobility
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance 
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only 
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
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 least 2 hours. When tires are 
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly 
and correct it as needed, even on the 
compact tire
*: at least twice a month and before 
starting long trips. If you fail to observe this pre-
caution, you may be driving on tires with incor-
rect tire pressures, a condition that can not only 
compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but 
also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci-
dent. Do not drive with depressurized, i.e. flat 
tires, except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seri-
ously impair your vehicle's handling and braking 
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can 
lead to a loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, 
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page93, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page94.<
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation 
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient 
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes and tire brands respectively 
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of 
these is available from your BMW Sports Activ-
ity Vehicle Center.<For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressure for your tires, observe the follow-
ing:
>Tire sizes of your vehicle
>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h, 
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation 
pressures listed on the following pages in the 
column Traveling speeds up to max. of 
100 mph/160 km/h to achieve optimum driving 
comfort.
These pressure specifications can be found on 
the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire 
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. 
Do not exceed this speed, otherwise tire dam-
age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for speeds 
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in 
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please 
observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures 
for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from 
the relevant table on the following pages. 
Otherwise tire damage and accidents could 
occur.<
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Replacing components
258 2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular 
recess of the jacking point when cranking 
up, refer to illustration detail.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are 
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the 
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from 
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and 
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.
3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel. 
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two 
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug 
bolts may also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all 
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from 
beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the 
lug bolts checked with a calibrated 
torque wrench as soon as possible to 
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tight-
ened lug bolts are a hidden safety risk. The 
tightening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo bay.
The defective wheel cannot be stored 
under the floor panel flap due to its 
size.<3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve screw 
caps against dirt and contamination. 
Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of 
gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page93, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page94.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, 
changes in the driving characteristics could 
result, for example reduced track stability on 
braking, extended braking distance, and altered 
self-steering characteristics in the limit range. 
In conjunction with winter tires, these charac-
teristics are more pronounced.<
Only one compact wheel may be 
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to 
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure 
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center 
will be glad to advise in all matters concerning 
the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. Connections, refer to 
Jump starting on page262.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following 
replacement at your BMW Sports Activity 
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Satellite radio
Stored stations
Telephone
Navigation
General information
FunctionCommand
Selecting the satellite radio{Satellite radio}
Switching on the satellite radio{Satellite radio on}
Selecting a satellite radio channel{Satellite radio channel ...} e.g. channel 2
FunctionCommand
Selecting stored stations{Presets}
Choosing a stored station{Select preset}
Selecting a stored station{Preset ...} e.g. stored station 2
FunctionCommand
Opening the Telephone menu{Telephone}
Displaying the phone book{Phonebook}
Redialing{Redial}
Displaying accepted calls{Received calls}
Dialing a phone number{Dial number}
Displaying the list of messages{Messages}
Displaying Bluetooth devices{Bluetooth}
FunctionCommand
Navigation menu{Navigation}
Selecting destination entry{Enter address}
Entering an address{Enter address}
Selecting destination guidance{Guidance}
Starting destination guidance{Start guidance}
Ending destination guidance{Stop guidance}
Retrieving home address{Home address}
Selecting route criteria{Route preference}
Selecting route{Route information}
Switching on the voice instructions{Switch on voice instructions}
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Entertainment
Mobility
Playing videos, DVD system in 
rear190
Plug-in unit for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock59
Postal code, entering for 
navigation142
Power failure259
Power steering-wheel 
adjustment54
Power windows, refer to 
Windows37
Preglowing, refer to Diesel 
engine60
Preselecting activation times 
of parked-car 
ventilation114
Pressure, tires229
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor94
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric41
– panorama glass sunroof39
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls160
– HD Radio164
– satellite radio166
– selecting waveband163
– storing stations164
– switching on/off160
– tone control160
– volume160
– Weather band, refer to 
Weather reports165
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access36Rain sensor68
Reading lamps106
Rear automatic climate 
control
– air flow113
– switching off113
Rear entertainment, refer to 
DVD system in rear187
Rear fog lamps, indicator 
lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps251,254
– replacing bulbs251,254
Rear seat backrest, 
folding124
Rear seats
– adjusting48
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding over backrest124
– head restraint adjustment48
– heating51
Rear socket121
Rear ventilation111
– automatic climate control in 
rear112
– 3rd row seats112
Rear view camera86
– cleaning88
– displays on Control 
Display87
– driver assistance 
functions86
– switching off86
– switching on86
Rearview mirror52
Rear window
– heating109
– replacing wiper blade
250
– windshield wiper68,246
Rear window safety switch38
Rear window wiper, replacing 
wiper blade250
Reception
– quality164
– radio station164
Reception level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19Recirculated-air mode110
– air recirculation110
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control110
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps251,254
Refueling224
Releasing
– hood239
– refer to Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer74
Remote control26
– comfort access35
– garage door opener115
– liftgate28
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery37
Remote control, DVD system 
in rear188
– battery replacement189
Removing condensation on 
the windows109
Replacement fuses259
Replacement of tires237
– changing wheels256
– new wheels and tires237
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs250
Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires237
Replacing wiper blades250
Reporting an accident, refer to 
Initiating an emergency 
request261
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings162
Residual heat110
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