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Short commands of voice command system
234
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system122{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display address book{Address book}
To display route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map display{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or 
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route {Route menu}
To open "New route"{New route}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"68{Car data}
To display computer68{Onboard info}
To display trip computer69{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch74{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit73{Limit}
To activate speed limit74{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit74{Limit off} 
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Reference 235
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Entertainment
Mobility
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control149{Audio}
To switch on radio152{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"152{FM menu}
To open "AM"152{AM menu}
To open "All stations"152{FM all stations}
To select radio station152{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"152{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station152{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"153{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency}, 
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations154{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"156{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 156{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station156{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"160{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio160{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio161{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio160{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio160{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player162{CD menu}
To switch on CD player162{CD}
To open CD changer163{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer163{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer163{CD 1...6}
To select music track163{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD 
changer163{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio 
device168{Audio Aux} 
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Reference 237
At a glance
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility 
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Everything from A to Z
238
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions, and 
indicates where to find them 
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System79
– indicator lamp81
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency 
request223
Acoustic signal, refer to Check 
Control71
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control101
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation102
Active front head restraints44
Active seat ventilation47
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to 
Brake force display87
Adaptive Head Light94
"Add digits" for mobile 
phone182
Additives
– coolant211
– engine oil, refer to Approved 
engine oils210
"Address book" for navigation 
system131
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering124,127
– selecting132
– storing131
– storing current position132"Add to address book"131
"Add to destination 
list"127,128
Adjusting active backrest 
width43
Adjusting interior 
temperature98
Adjusting the tone during 
audio operation, refer to 
Tone control149
Adjusting thigh support42
"After door opened"44
"After unlocking"44
Airbags87
– indicator/warning lamp89
– indicator lamp for front 
passenger airbags88
– sitting safely41
Air distribution
– automatic98
– manual99
Airing, refer to Ventilation101
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control100
– recirculated-air mode100
"Air recirculation on / off"50
Air supply, automatic climate 
control97
Air volume99
AKI, refer to Fuel quality199
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"160
"All doors"30All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires204
"All stations", calling up with 
radio152,156
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road140
"AM", reception 
range149,152
Antenna, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant211
– washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System 
ABS79
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to 
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights232
Approved engine oils210
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights232
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, rear110
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer68
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance136
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system137
"Arrow display pop-up 
instructions"123
Ashtray
– front108
– rear109 
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Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist189
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems79
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control100
"Audio"149,151,156
Audio148
– controls148
– switching on/off148
– tone control149
– volume149
Audio device, external107
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air volume98
– headlamp control92
– service notification191
– steering wheel 
adjustment43
– storing stations154
Automatic car washes116
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
– parked car ventilation101
– switching on and off101
– ventilation in rear101
Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing33
Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control92
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps93
– refer to High-beam 
assistant94
– refer to Interior lamps96
– refer to Pathway lighting93
– refer to Welcome lamps92
Automatic low beams, refer to 
High-beam assistant94"Automatic programs"98
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic station search153
"Automatic ventilation"102
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control98
"Auto Request"191
"Autostore" on the 
radio152,
154
"AUX"149,168,170
AUX-In connection168
"AUX IN" in audio mode168
Average fuel consumption68
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to 
Computer67
"Avoid ferries" for navigation 
system134
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation system134
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation134
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation system134
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights232
"A - Z"182
B
"Backrest"51
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support42
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backrest width42
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs216
"Balance", refer to Tone 
control150
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit224
Bass, refer to Tone 
control149
"Bass", tone control150Battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery222
– jump starting224
Battery replacement, remote 
control for comfort 
access37
BC button, refer to 
Computer67
Being towed225
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders108
Blind, refer to Sun blinds105
Blower, refer to Air volume99
"Bluetooth"175
"BMW Assist"190
BMW Assist189
– activating194
– concierge service192
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations192
– displaying vehicle data195
– offered services189
– roadside assistance190
– TeleService191
– updating193
"BMW Contact"184
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"184
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance 
system212
"BMW Service settings"193
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders108
Bracket for telephone or 
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter188
Brake assistant80
Brake force display87
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs216
– two-stage87
Brake rotors
– breaking-in114
– refer to Braking safely
115 
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Reference 241
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Center armrest
– front106
– rear110
Center brake lamp216
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system29
– comfort access36
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own 
safety5
– refer to Parts and 
accessories6
Changing language on 
Control Display77
Changing scale for 
navigation138
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display76
Changing wheels203,219
CHECK button72
Check Control71
"Check Control 
messages"73
Check Gas Cap198
Checking the air pressure, 
refer to Tire inflation 
pressure200
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH54
Child restraint systems53
Child-safety lock55
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely53
Chime, refer to Check 
Control71
Chock220
Chrome parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter108
Cigarette lighter socket, refer 
to Connecting electrical 
devices109Cleaning, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"47,98
Clock67
– 12h/24h format75
– hour signal75
– setting time and date75
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap198
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine57
Comfort access36
– replacing battery, remote 
control37
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
"Comfort" with EDC82
"Communication"180,190
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer162
– refer to CD player162
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock56
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments107
Compressed audio files162
Computer67
– clock67
– displays on Control 
Display68
– hour signal75
"Concert hall", refer to Tone 
control151
"Concierge"192
Concierge service192
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked116
Condition Based Service 
CBS212
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for 
locking and unlocking31Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices109
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption68
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption68
"Continue guidance to 
destination?"137
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– setting brightness76
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof30
– windows30
– windows and glass sunroof 
with comfort access37
Coolant211
– checking level211
– temperature66
Cooling, maximum100
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant211
Cooling function, automatic 
climate control100
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant211
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC79
Country of destination for 
navigation125
Courtesy lamps96
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone106
Cruise control65
Cruising range68
Cup holders108
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights232 
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Everything from A to Z
242 "Current position"143
Current position
– displaying143
– entering132
– storing132
"Customer 
Relations"184,192
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data230
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical230
– dimensions231
– engine230
– weights232
"Date"76
Date
– date format76
– setting76
"Date format"76
"Daytime running lamps"93
Daytime running lamps93
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
warning lamp81
"Deactivated"44
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid34
Defrosting windows99
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation99
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows99
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows99
"Delete address book" for 
navigation system133
"Delete all numbers" for 
mobile phone183"Delete data" for navigation 
system133
"Delete" for mobile 
phone183
Destination address
– deleting133
– entering124,127
Destination for navigation
– destination list130
– entering via voice127
– entry124
– selecting from address 
book132
– selecting using 
information129
– storing131
Destination guidance136
– bypassing route 
sections140
– canceling voice 
instructions50
– changing specified 
route134
– displaying route137
– distance and arrival136
– interrupting136
– starting136
– terminating/continuing136
– voice instructions139
– volume of voice 
instructions140
Destination list for 
navigation130
Destinations recently driven 
to130
"Details" in audio 
mode164,170
"Dial" for mobile phone181
"Dial number"181
Digital clock67
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio156
Dimensions231
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals62
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions139Directory, refer to Phone 
book182
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book131
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data230
"Display"76
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display elements, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data195
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting96
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument 
cluster12
"Display settings"76,89
Displays on the windshield, 
refer to Head-Up Display89
Disposal
– battery of remote control 
with comfort access37
– coolant211
– vehicle battery222
Distance, refer to 
Computer68
"Distance to dest."68
Distance to destination, refer 
to Computer68
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control78
Divided rear backrest, refer to 
Through-loading 
system110
Door entry lighting96
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation 
signals31
"Door locks"30 
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Reference 243
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation101
Drinks holder, refer to Cup 
holders108
Drivelogic61
Drive mode60
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams92
Driving programs, refer to 
Drivelogic61
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route137
Driving stability control 
systems79
Driving through water115
Driving tips, refer to General 
driving notes114
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
Drying the air, refer to Cooling 
function100
"DSC"51,80
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control80
– indicator lamp13,80
– malfunction81
DVD for navigation122
"Dynamic route" for 
navigation134
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC80
– M Dynamic Mode MDM80
E
Easy entry/exit49
– backrest width43
"EDC"51
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control82
– "Comfort"82
– "Normal"82
– "Sport"82
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
in area of CD player148Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof, electric40
– luggage compartment lid34
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment49
Electronic brake-force 
distribution79
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC82
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– luggage compartment lid34
Emergency operation, refer to 
Moving manually
– glass sunroof40
Emergency release for 
luggage compartment lid in 
cargo bay34
Emergency request223
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
"Enabled services"195
"Enable services"195
"End call"182
Engaging drive position, refer 
to Selector lever 
positions60
Engine
– breaking-in114
– data230
– M Engine Dynamic 
Control59
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature66
– speed230
– starting57
– starting, with comfort 
access36
– switching off57
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant211Engine oil
– adding210
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils210
– approved engine oil210
– checking oil level208
– fast measurement209
– interval between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements69
– oil change210
– oil grades, refer to Approved 
engine oils210
– possible displays208
– temperature67
– temperature gauge67
"Engine oil level"209
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data230
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature66
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data230
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting engine57
"Enter address"124,131
Entering destination via town/
city name125
Entering intersection, 
navigation126
Entering the 
address124,127
Entering town/city for 
navigation125
Entering zip code for 
navigation125
"Entertainment"148
Entertainment sound output 
on/off149
Entry map for destination128
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control151
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control151
"ESN"159
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control80 
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Everything from A to Z
244 Event Data Recorders213
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system114
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out48
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror48
External audio device107
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting225
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control150
Fader, refer to Tone 
control150
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control71
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46
Fastest route for 
navigation134
"Fast route" for 
navigation134
"Favorites", calling up with 
radio156
Filler neck for washer fluid64
Filling bottle, refer to 
M Mobility System217
Filling sealant into wheel218
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter101
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit224First-aid kit224
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals31
– triple turn signal 
activation63
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight106
Flat tire
– changing wheels219
– Flat Tire Monitor83,84
– M Mobility System84,217
– refer to Tire condition202
– spare wheel220
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor84
– warning lamp84,86
Flat Tire Monitor83
– false alarms83
– initializing system83
– snow chains204
– system limits83
– warning lamp84
Floor mat, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid64
"FM", reception 
range
149,152
FM, waveband152
Folding rear backrest110
Fold-over rear backrest110
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely115
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
Forward, fast
– CD changer166
– CD player166
For your own safety5
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria134
Front airbags87Front armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, front106
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating88
Front seat adjustment42
"FTM"84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor83
Fuel199
– average consumption68
– display67
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities232
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge67
Fuel consumption display, 
refer to Computer, average 
fuel consumption68
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge67
Fuel filler door198
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction198
Full mobile phone preparation 
package174
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off21
Fuses222
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control104
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge67
Gear changes61
Gear display, refer to Displays 
in instrument cluster61
Gearshift lever60
– manual transmission58 
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General driving notes114
Glass sunroof, electric38
– convenient operation from 
outside32
– convenient operation with 
comfort access37
– moving manually40
– remote control30
Glove compartment106
– lighting106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation101
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights232
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake58
– indicator lamp13,58
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight106
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio156
Head airbags87
Headlamp control, 
automatic92
Headlamp flasher62
Headlamps92
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system63
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities232
– filler neck for washer 
fluid207
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light94Head restraints44
– active front head 
restraints44
– removing45
– sitting safely41
"Head-Up Display"51,89
Head-Up Display89
– default view90
– M view89
– shift lights62
Heated
– mirrors48
– rear window99
– seats46
– steering wheel49
Heating97
– exterior mirrors48
– interior97
– rear window99
– residual heat100
– seats46
– steering wheel49
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat100
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo117
Height, refer to 
Dimensions231
Height adjustment
– seats42
– steering wheel49
"High-beam assistant"
96
High-beam assistant94
High beams94
– headlamp flasher94
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving 
through water115
Hills115
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for 
navigation system133
Homepage of BMW4
Hood206
Horn10
Hot exhaust system114"Hour memo"75
"House number" for 
destination entry126
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant80
Hydroplaning115
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning67
ID3 tag, refer to Information on 
track164
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands204
– tire coding201
Idle60
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control 
with expanded scope98
– changing date and time75
– changing language77
– changing menu page19
– changing settings74
– changing units of measure 
and display type76
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness76
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition56
– switched off57
– switched on56
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness56