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4.Select "Unlock rear menu" and press the
controller.
5.Select Rear seat and press the controller.
>In order to deactivate the remote control:
"Rear not enabled".
>In order to deactivate the control for the
speakers:
"Headphone operation only".
In order to set the headphones to the same
audio source as for the speakers:
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller back to open "Enter-
tainment".
3.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
4.Select "Headphones" and press the con-
troller.
The same audio source will be heard
over the speakers and headphones.Tone control
You can adjust the tone right and left for the
speakers or for the headphones.
1.Press one of the buttons1.
2.Select "Rear entertainment using speak-
ers" or "Rear entertainment via head-
phones" and press the controller.
3.Adjust the tone, refer to page133.

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CD player and CD changer
Listening to CDs
CD player: starting CD
When equipped with two drives:
The upper drive is for audio CDs.
Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side
up.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on.
To start playback when there is already a CD in
the drive:
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page16.
1.Press button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller back to open "Enter-
tainment".3.Select "CD" and press the controller.
4.On vehicles with a CD changer, select "CD"
and press the controller to start the CD
player.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is switched on.
To eject the CD, press the button on the
CD player.
The CD emerges slightly from the drive.
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your portable phone.
To avoid possible short circuits, after removing
a battery you should never allow it to come into
contact with metallic surfaces of any kind.<
Disposing of used batteries
Return used batteries to a recycling col-
lection point or to your BMW center.<
Care instructions
You can find what you need to know about car-
ing for your portable phone in the separate Car-
ing for your vehicle brochure and in the portable
phone Owner's Manual.
Operating options
You can operate the portable phone* with:
>The steering wheel, refer to page10
>The Control Center, refer to page153
>Voice commands, refer to page158
You can get information about activating the
portable phone in the separate Owner's Manual
for the Full Preparation Package Cellphone.
Making calls with the car phone:
BMW Assist calls
You can use the car phone via the hands-free
system for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "Communication"
is displayed in "Car Phone", only BMW Assist
calls are possible.
Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on the
headliner.
The hands-free system is activated whenever
you establish or receive a call using:
>The buttons on the steering wheel
>The Control Center
>Voice commands
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 for the remote control currently in
use is stored.
Operation using Control
Center
You can use the following functions through
the Control Center as soon as the portable
phone is inserted into the cradle or connected
to the vehicle via Bluetooth:

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Example: dialing phone number
Start the dialog:
Press button on steering wheel.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting for the remote control currently in
use is stored.
Calling
Dialing phone numbersCorrecting phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.
Voice phone book
Operating by voice command requires a per-
sonal voice phone book. Depending on the
equipment, the entries are either transferred
from the memory of your portable phone or they
must be entered independently. In this case, it
is not possible to use voice command either to
call phone numbers stored in the portable
phone or to store new numbers.
Voice commandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e. g. {123 456 7890}{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.

Everything from A to Z
202
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions,
pointing out where these are
located.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System77
– indicator lamp79
– malfunction79
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control59
Acceleration assistant for
SMG Sequential manual
transmission55
Accessories6
Acoustic Signal, refer to
Check Control67
Activated-charcoal filter94
"Activation time" for
independent ventilation94
Active cruise control59
– indicator lamp60
– malfunction64
– selecting distance62
– sensor, refer to
Malfunction64
Active head restraints,
front42
Active roll stabilization79
Active seat44
Active seat ventilation44
Active steering81
– initializing system81
– warning lamp81
Adaptive Head Light88
"Add digits" for portable
phone155
"Address book" for
navigation120Address for navigation
– deleting121
– entering115
– selecting121
– storing current position120
"Add to destination list"117
Adhesive bandages, refer to
First-aid kit189
Adjusting active backrest
width40
Adjusting temperature in
upper body region93
Adjusting the temperature
with automatic climate
control91
Adjusting the thigh support39
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control133
Adjustment in audio mode
– front-to-rear134
– right/left balance134
"After opening door"41
"After unlocking"41
Airbags83
– sitting safely38
– warning lamp84
Air circulation, refer to Air
recirculation91
Air distribution
– automatic91
– manual92
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control91
– recirculated-air mode91
"Air recirculation on / off"46
Air vent outlets of automatic
climate control90
Air vents90
– refer to Ventilation93
Air volume91AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications169
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional
alarms34
– interior motion sensor34
– switching off the alarm34
– switching off the tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor34
– tilt alarm sensor34
All around the center
console14
All around the steering
wheel10
"All channels"143
"All doors"29
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires175
Altering stretch of road127
"AM", reception
range133,138
Antenna for portable
phone152
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid58
Antilock Brake System
ABS77
– indicator lamp79
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system29
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric36
– power windows35
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights198
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights198
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
– rear100

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Arrival time
– refer to Computer70
– refer to Starting destination
guidance124
"Arrow display" during
navigation126
Ashtray
– front99
– rear100
Assist, refer to BMW
Assist161
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems77
Assistance window20
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control91
"Audio"134
Audio132
– controls132
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Automatic
– air distribution91
– air volume91
– garage door opener96
– headlamp control87
– service notification162
– steering wheel adjustment,
refer to Easy entry/exit45
– storing stations139
Automatic car washes108
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control90
– automatic air distribution91
– settings using the Control
Center92
– switching off92
Automatic curb monitor41
"Automatic programs"93
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC91
Automatic station search139Automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– convenience start52
– interlock51
– kick-down56
– selector lever interlock55
– shiftlock55
– sport program56
– starting the engine52
– tow starting192
– tow-starting192
"Automatic ventilation"94
AUTO program for automatic
climate control91
"Autostore" on the radio140
Average fuel consumption70
– setting the units73
Average speed, refer to
Computer70
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation123
Avoid freeways for
navigation122
"Avoid highways" for
navigation122
Avoiding unintentional
alarms34
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation123
Axle loads, refer to
Weights198
"A - Z"155
B
Backrests, refer to Seats38
Backrest width adjustment39
Backup lamps, refer to
Reverse gear53
– replacing bulbs184
Backup lamps, refer to Tail
lamps184
Balance, tone control134
Bandages, refer to First-aid
kit189
Bass, tone control134Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery187
– jump starting190
Being towed191
Belts, refer to Safety belts42
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders99
Black ice, refer to Ice
warning65
Blower, refer to Air volume91
BMW Assist161
– enabling161
– services offered162
BMW maintenance
system180
"BMW Service"163
"BMW Service settings"162
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders99
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control77
Brake fluid179
– warning lamp179
Brake Force Display82
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display82
– replacing bulbs184
Brake pads179
– breaking-in106
Brake rotors108
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System77
– brake fluid179
– Brake Force Display82
– brake pads179
– breaking-in106
– handbrake52
– warning lamps13
Brake system106,179
– brake fluid level179
– brake pads106,179
– breaking-in106
– disc brakes108
– warning lamp79,179

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212 Portable phone
– accepted calls156
– adjusting volume153
– calling154
– ending call155
– hands-free system153
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– missed calls156
– operation using Control
Center153
– phone book155
– redialing156
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– SMS157
– Top 8156
– touch tone dialing157
Portable phone battery152
Portable phone in the
vehicle107
Portable phones, use in the
interior, refer to Mobile
communications
systems107
Position
– displaying125
– storing120
Power failure187
Power windows, refer to
Windows34
Preselecting activation times
of the Independent
ventilation94
"Presets" on the
radio138,143
Pressure, tires170
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel46
Protective function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric36
– windows35
R
Radio
– autostore139
– controls132
– sampling stations139
– satellite radio141
– selecting the frequency
manually139
– selecting the
waveband133,138
– station search139
– station selection138
– station with the best
reception139
– storing stations140
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
– Weather Band141
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control28
Rain sensor57
"Random", random play
sequence147
Reading lamps89
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest100
Rear lamp, refer to Tail
lamps184
– replacing bulbs184
"Rear not enabled"137
Rear seat back, folding101
"Rear seat entertainment via
headphones"136
"Rear seat entertainment via
speakers"136
Rear seats
– folding backrests101
– head restraint adjustment42
– heating44
Rear ventilation93
Rearview mirror45
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Rear window defroster90
Rear window safety switch35"Received calls"156
Receiving level of portable
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– quality141
– radio stations141
– regional station139
Recirculated-air mode
– air recirculation91
– AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest39
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch72
"Redial" for portable
phone156
Refueling168
Releasing hood176
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance
– refer to Computer70
– refer to Cruising range70
Remote control28
– entertainment136
– garage door opener96
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction30
Removing condensation on
the windows91
"Repeat" in audio mode146
Replacement fuses187
Replacement key, refer to
New key28
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels185
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs182
Replacing tires174
Reporting an accident, refer
Initiating an emergency
call189
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gage66
Reservoir for washer
systems58

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"Reset" stopwatch73
Residual heat mode92
Restraint system for
children47
Restraint systems, refer to
Safety belts42
Retreaded tires174
Reverse, fast
– CD changer147
– CD player147
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
– manual transmission53
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission54
Road map126
"Roadside Assistance"163
Roadside Assistance190
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulbs183
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds97
Roof-mounted luggage
rack110
Rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting191
Rotary pushbutton, refer to
Control Center16
Route122
– bypassing sections127
– changing122
– displaying126
– displaying arrow view126
– displaying map126
– displaying town127
– list127
– selecting122
– selecting criteria122
"Route list" for navigation127
Route map126
"Route preference"122
Route selection122
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires174
Run-flat System Components
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires174Run-flat tires174
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire80
– flat tire80
– new wheels and tires174
– tire inflation
pressure80,170
– tire replacement174,175
S
Safety6
Safety belts42
– damage43
– sitting safely38
– warning lamp43
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags83
– refer to Safety belts42
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System77
– airbags83
– DSC Dynamic Stability
Control78
– safety belts42
Satellite radio141
– enabling142
– selecting channel142
– storing channel142
"SAT" for radio133,142
"Save current
destination"122
Scan
– CD changer147
– CD player147
– radio139
"Scan", playing stations139
"Scan", playing tracks147
Screen, refer to Control
Center16
Screw thread for tow
fitting191
"Seat heater distribution"44Seats38
– active backrest width
adjustment40
– adjusting the seats38
– comfort seat39
– easy entry/exit40
– heating43
– lumbar support39
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory40
– sitting safely38
– Sports seat39
– storing the setting40
– thigh support39
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation44
"Select as destination"119
"Select current speed"72
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation using Control
Center133
Selecting distance for active
cruise control62
Selecting new scale for
navigation127
Selecting route122
Selecting the frequency
manually139
Selection options with
navigation system122
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission53
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission54
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– manual transmission53
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission53

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214 Sequential manual trans-
mission SMG53
"Service"66,162
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance190
Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models180
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance190
Service interval indicator, refer
to Service requirements66
"Service notification"163
"Service Request"164
"Service
requirements"66,162
Service requirements66
– also refer to CBS Condition
Based Service180
"Service Status"162
"Set date"74
"Set" in audio mode133
"Set service date"67
"Set time"74
Settings, configuring, refer to
Key Memory28
Setting speed limit72
Setting the time, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times94
"Set tire pressure"80
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission54
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission54
Shift paddles54
Short commands of voice
command system199Shortest route for
navigation122
"Short route" for
navigation122
Shoulder support39
"Show current position"118
"Show destination
position"118
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer147
– CD player147
Side airbags83
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs184
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs184
Side window blind, refer to
Sun blinds97
Sitting safely38
– with airbags38
– with safety belts38
Ski bag101
Ski sack, refer to Ski bag101
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric35
SMG Sequential manual
transmission53
– acceleration assistant55
– breaking-in106
– convenience start52
– Dynamic Driving Control54
– gear display53
– kick-down54
– shiftlock54
– towing192
– tow-starting192
"SMS"157
Snow chains175
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface181
Socket outlet
– cigarette lighter socket100
Sockets100
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call189
Sound output for Enter-
tainment on/off133
Spare fuses187Spare key28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels185
– refer to Compact wheel186
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils178
Specified engine oils178
Speed
– with compact wheel187
– with winter tires175
Speed-dependent
volume134
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to
Tone control134
"Sport", active backrest width
adjustment40
Sport program, refer to
Dynamic Driving Control54
Sports seat39
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems77
"Star button"46
Star button46
"Start destination
guidance"118
"Start" for stopwatch73
"Start guid-
ance"117,119,121,124
Starting, refer to Starting
engine51
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting190
Starting difficulties
– jump starting190
– refer to Special starting
conditions51
Start menu in Control
Display17
"Start service"163
"State / Province" for desti-
nation entry116
"State inspection"67
Station, refer to Radio138

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"Status"66
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment45
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit45
– heating46
– memory40
– programmable buttons46
"Steering wheel buttons"46
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering81
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic55
"Stop" for stopwatch73
"Stopwatch"72
Stopwatch72
Storage compartments99
"Store current
destination"122
"Store current position"122
"Store in address book" for
navigation120
"Store" on the radio140,143
Storing current position120
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory40
Storing tires175
Straps, refer to Loading109
"Street" for destination
entry117
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires170
Sun blinds97
SW, waveband138
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching navigation voice
instructions on/off125
Switching off engine52
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor34Switching on
– audio132
– CD changer132
– CD player132
– radio132
Switching on hour signal74
Switching the cooling function
on and off91
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light88
Symbols4
– Control Display20
T
Tachometer65
Tail lamps184
– replacing bulbs184
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities198
Target cursor for
navigation118
Technical data196
Telematik, refer to
TeleService, BMW
Assist161
Telephone, refer to Portable
phone152
"Telephone list"46
TeleService161
– enabling161
– services offered162
Temperature display
– ice warning65
– outside temperature65
– setting the units73
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control58
"Terminate services"164
"Text language"74
"Theater"135
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp184
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting186
Tilt function, passenger-side
mirror41"Time"74
"Time 1" for independent
ventilation94
"Time 2" for independent
ventilation94
"Time format"74
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time94
Tire inflation pressures170
Tire pressure, loss80
Tire pressure monitoring,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
Tire Quality Grading173
Tire replacement
– new wheels and tires174
Tires
– age172
– air loss80
– breaking-in106
– changing174
– condition173
– damage174
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels185
– inflation pressure170
– new wheels and tires174
– pressure monitoring79
– replacing185
– retreaded tires174
– run-flat tires174
– size172
– tread173
– wear indicators173
– wheel/tire combination174
– winter tires175
"Tone"134
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting133
– middle setting135
Tone on locking/unlocking30
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit182
"Top 8" for portable
phone156
Torque
– engine196
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting186