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Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during an announcement.
▷
The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷ The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use the voice operation to initiate an
Emergency
Request. In stressful situations, the
voice and vocal pitch can change. This can un‐
necessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to
page 248, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
phone voice operation is preset and cannot
be changed in the Control Display.
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible
top closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter*
Installation position
In the center armrest. Inserting the snap-in adapter
1.
Press the button and remove the cover. 2.
Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐
row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐
gages. Inserting the mobile phone
1.
Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector of the mobile phone.
2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons fac‐
ing up in the direction of the electrical con‐
nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐
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Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your
service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries only.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
terminals, refer to page 250, in the engine com‐
partment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷ Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
▷ Radio station: save again.
▷ Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport. Fuses
Notes
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do
not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the glove compartment Push the handle to the side, arrow 1, and open
the lid, arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
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Menu in instrument cluster
76
Menus, operating, iDrive 19
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 157
Messages 210
Messages, refer to Check Control 82
Microfilter 126
Minimum tread, tires 232
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 139
Mobile phone 196
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 244
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 62
MP3 player 184
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 173
Music collection 180
Music search 181
Music, storing 180
N
Navigation 146
Navigation data 160
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
New wheels and tires 233
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 118
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 105
Notes 213
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 252 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 241
Obstacle marking, backup camera 111
Odometer 76
Office 207
Oil 238
Oil, adding 238
Oil additives 239
Oil
change interval, service re‐
quirements 81
Oil filler neck 238
Oil level check 238
Oil types, alternative 239
Oil types, approved 239
Old batteries, disposal 247
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 241
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Online, refer to BMW On‐ line 220
Opening/closing from in‐ side 39
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening/closing with remote control 36
Operating concept, iDrive 19
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 125
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 75
P
Paint, vehicle 255
Panic mode 37
Parallel parking assistant 115
Park Distance Control PDC 107
Parked-car ventilation 126
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 140
Parking aid, refer to PDC 107
Parking assistant 115 Parking brake
67
Parking lamps 84
Parking with Auto Hold 67
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 110
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 107
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 118
People detection, refer to Night Vision 118
Permissible axle load 261
Personal information 207
Personal Profile 33
Phone 196
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 256
PlugIn 223
Position, storing 148
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 146
Power failure 247
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 229
Pressure warning FTM, tires 95
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 239
Radio 166
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 65
Rain sensor 70
Random 174
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