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ControlsPractical interior accessories
2.Front cover: press the two recesses
together and fold the cover down until it
engages.
3. In the trunk: press the two recesses
together and fold down the cover.
4. Undo the Velcro fastener and spread out
the transport bag between the front seats.
5. Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap
into the belt buckle under the transport bag.
6. Load the transport bag. The zipper eases
access to the stored items.
Only place clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap
sharp edges to prevent damage.
You can use the snaps to shorten the transport
bag if you do not need its full length.Securing cargo
After loading, secure the transport bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose. Secure the transport bag in the manner
described; otherwise, it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving. <
To store the transport bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the front cover
You can remove the front cover to use the full
height of the through-loading opening. With the
cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow,
and remove the cover toward the front. To
replace, insert the cover at an angle from above
and let it snap it into place.

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Driving tipsThings to remember when driving
4.The resulting 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-lb pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs = 650 lbs.
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.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/lu ggage. The greater the
weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug-
gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
respective seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
Coupe
Convertible
Securing cargo
Coupe
Convertible

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EntertainmentOn/off and tone
Multi-channel playback, surround
You can choose between stereo and multi-
channel playback, surround.
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "L7 Surround"
When surround is activated, multi-channel
playback is simulated when playing an audio
track in stereo.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered
trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the
Harman International Group.
Volume
> "Speed volume": the volume is adapted
depending on the speed.
> "PDC": the volume of the PDC acoustic sig-
nal relative to the entertainment sound out-
put.
> "Gong": the volume of the acoustic signal,
e.g. for the acoustic Safety Belt Reminder
relative to the entertainment sound output.
> "Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone conversation.
> "Loudspeak.": volume of the speaker dur-
ing a phone conversation.
Adjustments
1."CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting.
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. 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"

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Wheels and tires
Mobility
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
Speed code letter
Q = up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
T = up to 118 mph or 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph (210 km/h)
V = up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
W = up to 167 mph (270 km/h)
Y = up to 190 mph (300 km/h)
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT … 1012 means that the
tire was manufactured in week 10 of 2012.
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 AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades. <
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 γ) 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. <
e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in
Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires
225/45 R1791 V
e.g.
Manufacturer's
code for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 1012

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Care
Mobility
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.
Carpet and floor mats
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an exist-
ing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened again after they have been removed, e.g.
for cleaning. <
Interior plastic parts
>Imitation leather surfaces
> Lamp glasses
> Display pane of instrument cluster
> 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 chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing. <
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
Use an antistatic microfiber cloth to clean dis-
plays, e.g. of the radio or instrument cluster.
Avoid applying excessive pressure when
cleaning the displays; otherwise, damage
may occur. <
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep all types of
fluid away from the device. Otherwise, surfaces
or electrical components may be corroded or
damaged. <
CD/DVD drives
Do not use a cleaning CD, as it may dam-
age parts of the drive. <
Vehicle storage
If you plan to park your vehicle for longer than
three months, your BMW center will be happy
to advise you.

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
AUX-IN
– port
125
Available services 228
Average fuel consumption 82
– setting the units 85
Average speed 82
Avoid highways in
navigation 155
Avoiding unintentional alarms 38
Axle loads, refer to Weights 283
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 48
Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 47
Backrest width adjustment 48
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 50
Bag holder 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 273
Bar, refer to Towing methods 276
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 211
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment 124
Battery 270
– charging 270
– disposal 40,271
– jump-starting 274
– remote control 30
– replacing 270
– temporary power failure 270
Battery renewal
– remote control 40
– remote control for vehicle 39
Being towed 275
Belt hand-over 53
– pinch protection system 53
Belts, refer to Safety belts 52Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 52
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 80
Blinds, refer to Roller
sunblinds 124
Blower, refer to Air volume 116
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 201
BMW
– car shampoo 265
BMW Assist 224
– updating 228
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Info 218
BMW Maintenance
System 260
BMW Online 226
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC 95
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 85
Brake Force Display 104
Brake lamps
– B ra

ke Force Display 104
Brake pads 136
– breaking in 136
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake rotors 139
– brakes 136
– breaking in 136
Brakes
– ABS 95
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– Brake Force Display 104
– breaking in 136
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 85Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake system 136
– BMW Maintenance
System 260
– breaking in 136
– disc brakes 139
Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Breaking in the clutch 136
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 136
Break-in period 136
Brightness of the Control Display 92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 60
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 219
– displaying appointment 219
– selecting calendar day 219
California Proposition 65 warning 6
Call
– accepting 205
– ending 205
– muting the microphone 207
– rejecting 205
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 206
Calling, refer to Telephone owner's manual
Calls
– with multiple parties 206
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Capacities 284
Capacity of the trunk 283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 270

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Referen ceEverything from A to Z
Car care, refer to Care 262
Care 262
– automatic car washes 262
– care products 262
– carpets 265
– CD/DVD drives 265
– chrome parts 264
– displays 265
– exterior 262
– fine wood parts 265
– headlamps 263
– high-pressure washer 263
– interior 264
– leather 264
– light-alloy wheels 264
– paintwork 263
– plastic parts 265
– retractable hardtop 263
– rubber seals 264
– safety belts 265
– sensors and cameras 265
– upholstery and cloth
trim 264
– washing the car manually 263
– windows 263
Cargo, securing 140
Cargo loading 139
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
– vehicle 139
Car jack
– jacking points 270
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 30
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 200
Car shampoo 265
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 137
Center armrest 124 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
269
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 34
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking characteristics 32
Ch an

ges, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 266
Changing gears 67
Changing the language on the
Control Display 92
Changing the measurement units on the Control
Display 85
Changing wheels 269
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 255
Check Control 89
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 57
Child restraint systems 56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely 56
Chrome parts 265
Chrome polish 265
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 127
Cleaning headlamps 71
– washer fluid 71
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care 262
Climate control
– automatic air distribution 115 Clock
80
– 12h/24h mode 88
– setting the time and date 88
– setting time 87
Closing
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 125
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 61
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 39
Comfort access, refer to Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 60
Compass 122
Computer 82
– displays on Control Display 82
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 30
Confirma tio

n signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 82
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm 38
– switching off an alarm 37
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Fastest route for
navigation 155
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 89
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 254
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– indicating a flat tire 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– initialization 98
– snow chains 98,254
– system limits 98
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 252
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 71
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 97
Front airbags 104
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 98 Fuel
233
– average consumption 82
– gauge 81
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 284
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption 82
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fus es 27

1
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 82
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Gas station recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Gear indicator, refer to Displays in the instrument
cluster 66
Gearshift lever 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 41
– Convenient opening and
closing 32
– Convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 39
– initializing 42
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– power failure 42
– remote control 32
– tilting 41
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 144
Grills 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hands-free system 14,209
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control, automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 70
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 109
Head restraints 49
– rear, removing 50
– sitting safely 46
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 30
Keypad dialing 207
Kickdown 64
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
Knock control 233
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control 108
– parking lamps/low beams 108
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 266
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 52
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 140
Last destinations 149
LATCH child restraint fixing system 57
Launch Control 69
Leather care 264
LED Light-emitting diodes 267
Length, refer to Dimensions 281
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb 269
Light
– High-beam Assistant 110
Light-alloy wheels 264
Light-emitting diodes LED 267
Lighter 127
– connecting electrical appliances 127
Lighting
– instruments 112
– lamps and bulbs 266
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 108
Light switch 108
Limit, refer to Speed limit 91Load
140
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 140
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking 35
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 33
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 33
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Low beam control, refer to High-beam Assistant 110
Low-beam headlamps 108
– automatic 108
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 48
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 141
Lumbar support 48
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 254
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 260
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
– tires 99
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 89
Manual car wash 263
Manually unlocking parking lock 68 Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 64
Manual operation
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 232
– parking lock 68
– parking lock, automatic transmission 65
Manual transmission 63
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– entering destination 151
Map view 157
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Maximum cooling 115
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 254
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions 281
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
MENU button 18
Menus, refer to iDrive 18
Messages 216
Messages from the Concierge service 217
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System 260
– for automatic climate
control 118
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
Microphone
– telephone 14
– voice commands 14
Mirror dimming feature 55

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Outside temperature
warning 80
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 259
Overriding selector lever lock 65
P
Paintwork care 263
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 94
Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parked car ventilation 118
– preselecting switch-on times 118
– switching on and off directly 118
Parking
– vehicle 62
Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking brake 62
– indicator lamp 62
Parking lamps 108
– replacing bulbs 267
Parking lamps/low beams 108
Parts and accessories, refer to
Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 54
Pathway lighting 109
Personal information, refer to Office 213
Personal Profile 30
Phone numbers
– dialing 206
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Polish 265
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
Power failure 270 Power windows
40
Power windows, refer to Windows 40
Pressure, tires 235
Pressure monitoring, tires 98
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 100
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel 11
Programmable memory keys 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 273
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 60
Radio readiness 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Radio-remote key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Rain sensor 71
Reading aloud 221
Reading lamps 113
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 268
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 50
– folding down backrests 128
Rear ventilation 118
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 53
Rear window defroster 117
Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller sunblinds 124Recirculated air mode
116
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 47
Redialing 208
Refueling 232
Releasing
– hood 256
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 82
Reminders 220
Remote control 30
– battery renewal 39
– Comfort Access 38
– garage door opener 120
– malfunction 34,39
– removing from the ignition lock 60
– service data 260
– trunk lid 33
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses 271
Replacement remote control 30
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Replacing tires 253
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 253
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Restraint systems
– for children 56
– refer to Safety belts 52
Retractable hardtop 42
– care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure
– C

onvenient opening and
closing 32
– remote control 32
Reverse gear 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63

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