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What to do if …
>a navigation DVD is inserted, but an instruc-
tion to insert the DVD appears on the Con-
trol Display?
The navigation DVD may not be the correct
DVD for the navigation system. This infor-
mation is indicated on the DVD label.
>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. Reception is best when you have an
unobstructed view to the sky.
>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
an address 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 in the selected
town, and then start the destination guid-
ance.
>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 was disconnected, it takes
about 10 minutes before the system is once
again operational.

Telephoning
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Telephoning
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone
preparation package. After logging on a suitable
mobile phone on the vehicle once, you can
operate the mobile phone via iDrive, with the
buttons on the steering wheel and by voice.
A mobile phone that has been logged on once is
automatically detected again with the engine
running or the ignition switched on as soon as
it is in the vehicle interior. The logon data of up
to four mobile phones can be stored simulta-
neously. If several mobile phones are detected
simultaneously, the respective last mobile
phone logged on can be operated via the vehi-
cle.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a mobile phone
cradle, enables the battery to be charged and
the mobile phone to be connected to the exter-
nal antenna of your vehicle. This ensures
improved network reception and a consistent
voice reproduction quality. Ask your BMW cen-
ter which mobile phones snap-in adapters are
offered for.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communication
device can influence one another. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation which
results from transmission will be dissipated
from the vehicle interior.<
Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by
the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone, otherwise malfunctions can occur.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile
phone's separate operating instructions for a
detailed description of safety precautions and
information, we request that you direct your
particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not observe this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the
mobile phone preparation package or which
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available
for. These mobile phones support the functions
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain
software version. Malfunctions can occur with
other mobile phones.
Care instructions
You can find what you need to know about car-
ing for your mobile phone in the separate Caring
for your vehicle brochure and in the mobile
phone operating instructions.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone* using:
>The steering wheel, refer to page11
>iDrive, refer to page16
>Voice commands, refer to page191
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Inserting mobile phone
1.Remove the protective cap from the mobile
phone's antenna connector if necessary, so
that the mobile phone can engage in the
snap-in adapter.
2.Push the mobile phone with the buttons
facing upward toward the electrical connec-
tions and press down until it engages.
The mobile phone's battery is charged from
radio readiness or with the steering unlocked.
To protect the vehicle's batteries, avoid
using the phone when the ignition is
switched off.<
Removing mobile phone
Press button.

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tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page91, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page93.
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.
The driving characteristics change, 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 characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. You should re-equip with
wheels and tires of the original size as quickly as
possible.<
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 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 page232.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost
and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page47.
>Time and Date
The values must be updated, refer to
page83.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again if necessary,
refer to page166.
>Navigation system
Wait until the system starts, refer to
page134.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for
the onboard tool kit, refer to page222.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to
page222. A fuse allocation diagram is located
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side
panel.

Giving and receiving assistance
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Sports Wagon
Release the two quick-release fasteners and
fold down the trim piece.
First-aid kit*
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
expiration dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good time if
necessary.
Sedan
The first-aid kit is located in the luggage com-
partment lid.
Loosen the wing nut to open.
Sports Wagon
The first-aid kit is located in the right side panel
of the cargo bay. Before opening the side panel,
pull the retaining strap
* toward the rear by its
rear end and unhook it.
Roadside Assistance*
The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group
offers you assistance in the event of a break-
down around the clock, including on weekends
and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.
With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside
Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in
the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive,
refer to page197.
Jump starting
When your battery is discharged, you can use
two jumper cables to start your BMW with
power from the battery in a second vehicle. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to
guard against possible personal injuries.<

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Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
In your BMW, the so-called jump-starting termi-
nal in the engine compartment serves as a pos-
itive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine
compartment overview on page217. The cover
cap is marked with a +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a start-
ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.

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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights241
Approved engine oils218
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights241
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear118
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer77
– refer to Starting destination
guidance147
"Arrow display" for
navigation148
Artificial leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Ashtray
– front117
– rear117
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist196
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control110
"Audio"161,163,168
Audio160
– controls160
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Audio device, external116
Automatic
– air distribution108
– air volume108
– garage door opener113
– headlamp control103
– service notification198
– steering wheel
adjustment47
– storing stations165
– tailgate operation36Automatic car washes128
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control107
– automatic air
distribution108
– parked car ventilation111
– switching on and off110
– ventilation in rear111
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing33
Automatic curb monitor52
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control103
– refer to Daytime running
lamps104
– refer to Interior lamps105
– refer to Pathway lighting103
"Automatic programs"108
Automatic roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon119
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic speed reduction for
descents, refer to HDC Hill
Descent Control89
Automatic station search165
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– deactivating selector lever
interlock65
– interlock64
– kick-down65
– selector lever interlock64
– shiftlock64
– sport program65
– tow-starting234,235
– with comfort access40
"Automatic ventilation"111
AUTO program for automatic
climate control108
"Autostore" on the
radio164,166
"AUX"161
AUX-In
– connection116
– refer to External audio
device179"AUX" with external audio
device179
Average fuel consumption77
– setting units85
Average speed, refer to
Computer76
"Avoid ferries" for
navigation145
"Avoid highways" for
navigation145
Avoiding freeways for
navigation145
Avoiding unintentional
alarms38
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation145
Axle loads, refer to
Weights241
"A - Z"188,189
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs225
"Balance", refer to Tone
control162
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit232
"Bass", refer to Tone
control162
Bass, refer to Tone
control161,162
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery229
– jump starting232
Battery replacement
– remote control for comfort
access40
BC button, refer to
Computer76
Being towed234
Belts, refer to Safety belts50

Everything from A to Z
250 Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Blower, refer to Air
volume109
"Bluetooth"183
"BMW Assist"197
BMW Assist196
– activating201
– breakdown assistance197
– contacting BMW
Hotline199
– displaying vehicle data202
– information service199
– services offered196
– TeleService198
– updating200
"BMW Contact"190
"BMW Contact
Numbers"190
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system220
BMW Night Vision100
– activating101
– cleaning camera102
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system67
– deactivating101
– making settings101
"BMW Services"200
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter194
Brake Assistant, refer to DBC
Dynamic Brake Control87
Brake force display96
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs225
– two-stage96
Brake rotors
– breaking-in126
– refer to Braking safely127Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– brake force display96
– breaking-in126
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control87
– electronic brake-force
distribution87
– handbrake61
– refer to Braking safely127
– warning lamps13
Brake system126
– brake pads126
– breaking-in126
– disk brakes128
– warning lamp90
Braking
– DBC Dynamic Brake
Control87
Braking safely127
Breakdown assistance197
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance232
Breaking-in brake pads126
Breaking-in the clutch126
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential126
Break-in period126
"Brightness"85,99
Brightness of Control
Display84
"Brightness" with BMW Night
Vision102
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button59
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"189,200
Call
– accepting187
– displaying accepted189
– ending188
– in absence189
– rejecting187
– starting187
Calling
– by entering phone
number187
– from phone book188
– from Top 8 list189
– redialing189
– refer to telephone operating
instructions
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Capacities242
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery229
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car data"77
Care221
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading128
– securing130
– securing with ski bag123

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252 Clock75
– 12h/24h mode84
– hour signal84
– setting time and date83
Closing
– from inside33
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap207
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine60
"Comfort", active backrest
width adjustment47
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery, remote
control40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort operation
– glass sunroof31
– windows31
– windows with comfort
access39
– with comfort access39
Comfort seat46
"Communication"187,197
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer173
– refer to CD player173
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure209
– wheel change228
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock59
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon121
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon122
– refer to Storage
compartments116
Compressed audio files173
Computer76
– displays on Control
Display77
– hour signal84"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control163
"Concierge"199
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked128
Condition Based Service
CBS220
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices117
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption77
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control76
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption77
"Continue guidance to
destination?"148
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision102
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness84
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Coolant219
– checking level219
– temperature75
Cooling, maximum109
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant219
Cooling function, automatic
climate control109
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant219
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC87
Country of destination for
navigation136Courtesy lamps105
Cover, roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon119
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone115
Cruise control68,69
– active cruise control69
Cruising range76
Cup holders116
Curb weight, refer to
Weights241
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control76
"Current position"154
Current position
– displaying154
– entering143
– storing143
"Curve mode" with BMW
Night Vision102
"Customer
Relations"190,199
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data238
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical238
– dimensions239
– engine238
– weights241
"Date"84
Date75
– display format84
– retrieval75
– setting84
"Date format"84
"Daytime running lamps"104
Daytime running lamps104
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control87
– warning lamp90
"Deactivated"48
Deactivating selector lever
interlock65

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Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door206
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass roof44
– tailgate36
Defrosting windows109
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation109
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows109
"Delete address book" for
navigation144
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone190
"Delete data" for
navigation144
"Delete" for mobile
phone190
Destination address
– deleting144
– entering135,138
Destination for navigation
– destination list141
– entering via voice138
– entry135
– selecting from address
book143
– selecting using
information141
– storing142Destination guidance147
– bypassing route
sections151
– canceling voice
instructions54
– changing specified
route145
– displaying route148
– distance and arrival147
– interrupting147
– starting147
– terminating/continuing147
– voice instructions150
– volume of voice
instructions150
Destination list for
navigation141
Destinations recently driven
to141
"Details" in audio mode175
"Detour" for navigation154
"Dial" for mobile phone187
"Dial number"188
"Diamond button"54
Diamond button53
Digital clock75
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio168
Dimensions239
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals65
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions150
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions150
Directory, refer to Phone
book188
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book142
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238
"Display"85
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data202Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"84,99
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display98
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access40
– coolant219
– vehicle battery229
Distance, refer to
Computer77
Distance cruise control, refer
to Active cruise control69
"Distance to dest."77
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer77
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control86
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system119
Door entry lighting105
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors
– manual operation
32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades212
Draft-free ventilation110
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders116
Drive mode63
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams103
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route148