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Entering a town/city1.Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐
played town/city.2.Select letters, if necessary.
The list is narrowed down further with each
entry.3.Move the controller to the right.4.Select the name of the town/city from the
list.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
1.Change to the list of town/city names.2.Highlight the town/city.3.Select the town/city.
Entering the postal code
1.Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐
played town/city.2. Select the symbol.3.Select the numbers.4.Change to the list of postal codes and
towns/cities.5.Highlight the entry.6.Selecting an entry.
Entering a street and intersection
1.Select "Street" or the displayed street.2.Enter a street and intersection in the same
way as you would enter a town/city.If there are several streets with the same
name:1.Change to the list of street names.2.Highlight the street.3.Select the street.
Alternative: enter the street address
and house number
1.Select "Street" or the displayed street.2.Enter the street as you would the town/
city.3."House number"4.Select the numbers.5.Change to the list of house numbers.6.Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
Street does not exist in the
destination city/town
The desired street does not exist in the speci‐
fied city/town because it belongs to another
part of the city/town.
1."Navigation"2."Enter address"3.Select "Street" or the displayed street.4.Change to the list of street names.5.Select "In" with the state/province cur‐
rently displayed.
All streets of the selected state/province
are offered. The associated town/city is
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changed; for example, gas stations might not
be in operation.
Opening the search for specialdestinations
Selection of special destinations, such as ho‐
tels or tourist attractions.1."Navigation"2."Points of Interest"3.Select the search function.
Online Search
1."Google™ Local Search"2.Select a special destination.3. Select the symbol.4."Start guidance"
A-Z search
1."A-Z search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple
category details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Keyword"8.Enter the keyword.
A list of the special destinations is dis‐
played.9.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.10. Select the symbol.11."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 167.
"Start search": if a search term is not entered,
the search is repeated with the previous
search term.
Category search
1."Category search"2."Town/City"3.Select or enter the town/city.4."Category"5.Select the category.6."Category details"
For some special destinations, multiple
category details can be selected. Move the
controller to the left to leave the category
details.7."Start search"
A list of the special destinations is dis‐
played.8.Select a special destination.
Details are displayed.
If multiple details are stored, you can leaf
through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connec‐
tion can be established if necessary.9. Select the symbol.10."Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 167.
Display of special destinations
List of special destinations: special destina‐
tions are arranged by distance and appear with
a directional arrow pointing to the special des‐
tination.
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Add a destination as a further destination,
refer to page 167.▷"Exit interactive map": return to the map
view.▷"View in northern direction" or "View in driving direction"▷"Display destination": the map section
around the destination is displayed.▷"Display current location": the map section
around your current location is displayed.▷"Find points of interest": the search for
special destinations is started.
Destination entry by voice
General information
▷Instructions for voice activation system, re‐
fer to page 25.▷When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.
Saying the entries
▷The town/city, street, and house number
can be entered using a single command.▷Spell the entry if the spoken language and
the language of the system differ.▷Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐
gerating the pronunciation and inserting
lengthy pauses between the letters.▷The methods of entry depend on the navi‐
gation data in use and the country and lan‐
guage settings.
Entering the address in a command
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›Enter address‹3.Wait for a request from the system.4.Say the address in the suggested order.5.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individually name the sepa‐
rate components of the address, e.g., the
town/city.
Entering a town/city separately
The town/city can be said as a complete word.
With the destination entry menu displayed:
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.2.›City‹ or ›Spell city‹3.Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.4.Say the name of the town/city, or name at
least the first three letters.
Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/
cities may be suggested.5.Select a location:▷Select a recommended town/
city: ›Yes‹.▷Select a different town/city: ›New
entry‹.▷Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹, for instance,
entry 2.▷Spell an entry: ›Spell city‹.6.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If there are several towns/cities with the same
name:
Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in
a list and displayed as one location followed by
an ellipsis.
1.Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹, e. g., En‐
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Entering a street or intersection
separately
Enter a street and intersection in the same way
as you would enter a town/city.
Entering a house number separately Depending on the data in the navigation sys‐
tem, house numbers up to number 2,000 can
be entered.1.›House number‹2.Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.3.Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
Starting destination guidance
›Start guidance‹
Planning a trip with
intermediate destinations
New trip
A trip can be planned with several intermediate
destinations.
1."Navigation"2."Map"3.Move the controller to the left if necessary.4. "Guidance"5."Enter new destination"6.Select the type of destination entry.7.Enter the intermediate destination.8."Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations
A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations
can be entered for a trip.
1."Enter new destination"2.Select the type of destination entry.3.Enter the intermediate destination.4."Add as another destination"
The intermediate destination is entered in
the destination list and is highlighted.5.Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is located at the desired loca‐
tion in the list.6.Press the controller.
Starting the trip
1.After all intermediate destinations are en‐
tered, highlight the first destination.
If the second destination, for example, is
highlighted when destination guidance is
started, the first destination is skipped.2."Start guidance"
This symbol marks the active leg of the
trip.
Storing a trip
Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If
necessary, delete existing trips to be able to
store new trips.
1.Open "Options".2."Store trip"3.Enter a name for the trip.4."OK"
Selecting a stored trip
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What to do if...Vehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
What to do if...▷The current transmission position cannot
be displayed?
The vehicle is located in an unrecognized
region, is in a poor reception area, or the
system is currently determining the posi‐
tion. Reception is usually best when you
have an unobstructed view of the sky.▷The destination without street information
is not used for route guidance?
When city has been input, no downtown
can be determined. Input any street in the
selected city and start destination guid‐
ance.▷The destination is not used for route guid‐
ance?
The destination data are not contained in
the navigation data. Select a destination
that is as close as possible to the original.▷Letters for destination input cannot be se‐
lected?
The stored data do not contain the data of
the destination. Select a goal that is as
close as possible to the original.▷Is the map displayed in shades of gray?
"Traffic conditions/gray map" active:The Control Display changes to a black
and white display. This enables a better
view of the traffic bulletins.▷Spoken instructions are no longer output
during route guidance in front of intersec‐
tions?
The area has not yet been fully recorded,
or you have left the recommended route
and the system requires a few seconds to
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Snap-in adapter
General information More information on compatible snap-in
adapters that support the functions of the mo‐
bile phone is available at the service center.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions of the mobile
phone.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in
adapter1.Press button 1 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.3.To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐
ton 1.
Inserting the mobile phone
1.Depending on the mobile phone, remove
the protective cap from the antenna con‐
nector and from the USB connection of the
mobile phone.2.With the buttons facing up, slide the mo‐
bile phone up toward the electrical con‐
tacts and press it down until it engages.
The battery is charged beginning with the
radio ready state of the vehicle.
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Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can be caused by driving over curbs,
road damage and similar situations.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can present a life-
threatening hazard to vehicle occupants and
other road users.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the right wheel and tire combi‐
nation and rim version for your vehicle can be
obtained from the service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the
Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect
a flat tire, refer to page 90. Your service center
will be glad to advise you.Seite 267Wheels and tiresMobility267
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Tool kit
The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor
panel in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Front1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Press the release button on the wiper arm,
see arrow 1.3.Pull off the wiper blade toward the front,
see arrow 2.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
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Preparing wheel change1.Observe the safety precautions above.2.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking
point closest to the wheel so that the entire
surface of the jack base rests on the
ground perpendicularly beneath the jack‐
ing point.
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only.
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise an‐
other vehicle model with it or to raise any
load of any kind. To do so could cause ac‐
cidents and personal injury.◀2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking
up, refer to illustration detail.3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.Mounting a wheel1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu‐
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug
bolts may also be required.4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten
all the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack
from beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Checking that the lug bolts are tight
To ensure safety, always have the lug
bolts checked with a calibrated torque
wrench as soon as possible to ensure that
they are tightened to the specified torque.
Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug bolts
are a hidden safety risk. The tightening tor‐
que equals 101 lb ft/140 Nm.◀2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
The defective wheel cannot be stored un‐
der the cargo floor cover due to its size.3.Check and correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure at the earliest opportunity.4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 88, or reset the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 90.5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as pos‐
sible and have the new wheel/tire bal‐
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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