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Opening the tone settings
1."Radio" or "CD/Multimedia"
2."Tone"
Treble, bass, balance, fader
>"Balance": left/right volume distribution
>"Fader": front/rear volume distribution
1.Select the desired tone setting.
2.To adjust: turn the controller.
3.To store: press the controller.
Equalizer*
You can set individual sound frequency ranges.
1."Equalizer"
2.Select the desired setting.>To adjust: turn the controller.
>To store: press the controller.
Individual High-End Audio System* or 
LOGIC7*
You can choose between stereo and surround.
"L7 Surround"
"Surround"
Multi-channel playback is simulated when play-
ing back an audio track in stereo.
Surround is automatically activated or deacti-
vated, depending on the audio track selected.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered 
trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the 
Harman International Group.
Volume
>"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume 
control
>"Navigation"
*: voice instructions from the 
navigation system
>"PDC"
*: volume of the PDC signal tone rel-
ative to the entertainment sound output
>"Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for 
the 'fasten safety belt' reminder, relative to 
the entertainment sound output
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Selecting a channel
Selecting a channel
1."Satellite radio"
2.Select "All Channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
3.Select the desired channel.
Storing a channel
1."Satellite radio"
2.Open "All Channels" or the desired cate-
gory.
3."Store Channel".
4.Call up the desired memory location.
The channel is stored. The channels of the last 
selection criterion are displayed again after a 
short time.
Displaying information about another 
channel
Information about a track currently being played 
on another channel can be displayed. 
1.Highlight the channel on which you wish to 
display information.
2.Open "Options".
3."Channel info"
Changing the channel using the 
buttons below the CD / DVD drive 
 Press the button for the corresponding 
direction.
The system switches to the next enabled chan-
nel.
Notes
If more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is 
received, a message appears on the Control 
Display.
Under some circumstances, e.g. depend-
ing on environmental or topographic con-
ditions, it may not be possible to receive a sig-
nal. The satellite radio cannot influence this.
A signal may not be available in tunnels or 
underground garages, next to high-rise build-
ings, in the vicinity of trees, mountains or other 
strong sources of radio interference.
Reception usually resumes as soon as the sig-
nal becomes available again.<
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AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, for 
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks 
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can 
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker 
system, connect the headset or line-out port of 
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and 
select a track. Operate the system on the audio 
device.
Via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."AUX (front)"
Adjusting volume
The volume of the sound output depends on 
the audio device. If the volume varies greatly 
from the other audio sources, it makes sense to 
adjust the volume to the same level.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."AUX (front)"3."Volume"
4.Turn the controller until the desired volume 
is set and then press the controller.
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can be used in combination with the mobile 
phone, e.g. a laptop.<
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link 
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth"
All paired mobile phones are listed.
3.Open "Options".
4."Bluetooth"
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 is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using 
iDrive:
>Accepting/rejecting calls
>Dialing phone numbers>Selecting phone numbers from the phone 
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from 
the list of received calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off or in radio 
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control 
out of the ignition lock, you can continue an 
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Voice quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to 
excessive background noise. The Full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for 
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize 
voice quality during a call, we recommend that 
you:
>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing 
the windows, reducing air flow from the 
automatic climate control or pointing the 
open front air vents downward
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem
Requirements
>The mobile phone's pairing data are stored 
by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper-
ational.
>The engine is running or the ignition is 
switched on.
>The mobile phone is recognized by the 
vehicle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller 
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry 
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the   button on the steering wheel.
or
"Accept"
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Depending on the type of mobile phone you are 
using, it may occur that calls are switched from 
the hands-free system to the mobile phone if 
reception of the wireless network is poor.
Operation by voice 
commands*
The concept
You can operate your mobile phone without 
having to take a hand off the steering wheel. 
During your entries, you will be guided in many 
cases by announcements or questions.
The same prerequisites apply as for operation 
via iDrive, refer to page175.
Saying commands
Activating the system
1.Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say 
commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice 
commands
Press the   button on the steering wheel
or
In dialogs where text, e.g. a name, rather than a 
command is spoken, canceling is only possible 
using the button on the steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands 
that must be pronounced exactly word for word. 
You can have the possible commands for any 
function read aloud to you:
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to 
run a function, e.g.: 
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting the volume of the 
instructions
You can adjust the volume for the instructions 
from the system:
{Cancel}.
{Voice commands}.
{Dial number} or {n. t. a.} 
You sayVoice control response
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}} 
{Dialing}{{Dialing number}}
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BMW Assist
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge, you 
can obtain information about, for example, res-
taurants, emergency pharmacy services, gas 
stations or hotels, as well as receive the corre-
sponding telephone numbers and addresses.
You can then dial a phone number directly or 
use an address for destination guidance.
Starting the concierge service
1."BMW Assist"
2."Concierge"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to the BMW 
Concierge.
You are connected to an employee of the BMW 
Concierge to obtain the required information. 
You can then have the phone number and 
address sent to you and, for example, use it for 
destination guidance in the navigation system. 
Many hotels can be booked directly through the 
BMW Assist Concierge service. When an infor-
mation message is received, a list of the 
received messages is displayed automatically. 
Messages
The BMW Concierge messages and MyInfo 
messages from the BMW Assist portal are 
listed here. 
1."BMW Assist"
2."Messages"
3.Select the desired message. 
Using an address for destination 
guidance
 "Start guidance" or "Insert as dest. in the 
trip"
Dialing a phone number
"Call number in message"
Saving an address
1.Open "Options".
2."Store contact in vehicle"
Answering messages
The message answering function is only avail-
able for MyInfo messages if answers are pre-
defined in the messages. 
1.Select the message that you wish to 
respond to.
2.Open "Options".
3.Open "Answer". 
4.Select the desired answer. 
Deleting messages
1.Select the message to be deleted.
2.Open "Options".
3."Delete message" or "Delete all mes-
sages".
Roadside Assistance
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance* 
should you require help in the event of a break-
down.
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>reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks 
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 16.6 US gal/63 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 3.3 US gal/12.5 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this 
would cause permanent damage to the 
catalytic converter.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 
85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise the 
engine and fuel supply system will be dam-
aged.<
Required fuel
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain 
maximum fuel economy and performance.
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the 
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, 
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale 
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10Ξ ethanol or other 
oxygenates with up to 2.8Ξ oxygen by weight, 
that is, 15Ξ MTBE or 3Ξ methanol plus an 
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void 
the applicable warranties with respect to 
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in 
driveability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and 
high altitude. 
Should you encounter driveability problems 
which you suspect could be related to the fuel 
y o u  a r e  u s i n g ,  w e  r e c o m m e n d  t h a t  y o u  r e s p o n d  
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand 
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier 
Detergent Gasoline. 
Failure to comply with these recommendations 
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page206
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page663Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page222
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
The oil level can be displayed when the engine 
is warm. Continuous short distance travel or a 
very sporty driving style may make measure-
ment impossible.
Display in the instrument cluster
1Oil level
2Maximum mark
3Minimum mark
4Computer button
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3."Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
>"Measurement not possible at this time."
>"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 1 minute if the car is at a 
standstill on a level surface, or about 
5 minutes while the car is moving.
If engine oil was added, it can take up to 
30 minutes to get an oil level reading.
>"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 
quart!"
Add engine oil at the next opportunity, but 
no more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to 
Adding engine oil on page205. Add at least 
0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, otherwise the oil-
level monitor will be unable to display the 
new value reliably.
If the oil level is below the minimum value, 
add engine oil immediately to avoid engine 
damage.
>"Engine oil level too high! Have this 
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately, otherwise the excess oil may 
lead to engine damage.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this 
checked."
Do not add engine oil. Before resuming your 
trip, note the newly calculated distance 
remaining to the next oil service, refer to 
page72. Have the system checked as soon 
as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until a 
corresponding message is shown on the Con-
trol Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, 
otherwise the engine could be damaged.
Add no more than 1 US quart/1 liter of oil, oth-
erwise too much engine oil can lead to engine 
damage. Add at least 0.5 US quart/0.5 liters, 
otherwise the oil-level monitor will be unable to 
display the new value reliably.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of 
children and comply with the relevant 
warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health 
hazards may result.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at y our B MW  c ente r o r a t 
a workshop that works according to BMW 
repair procedures with correspondingly trained 
personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use 
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Do not use oil additives as these may 
cause engine damage.<
Your BMW center will be glad to answer 
any questions regarding BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The objective is to optimize 
efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte-
nance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the 
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates 
displayed, refer to page72:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads: separately for front and rear
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending 
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control 
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in 
for servicing you should therefore hand your 
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit 
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page75; otherwise the 
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS 
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service 
and repair operations performed at your 
BMW center. 
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<
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