Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5. ACTIVE HYBRID 5. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 3 Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Page 4 © 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/12, 03 12 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Notes Communication At a glance Telephone Cockpit Office iDrive Contacts Voice activation system ConnectedDrive Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle BMW ActiveHybrid Mobility Refueling Controls Fuel Opening and closing Wheels and tires Adjusting Engine compartment Transporting children safely Engine oil...
Page 6: The Fastest Way To Find Information On A Partic
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system. ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the voice activation system. combustion engine, your vehicle features a Refers to measures that can be taken to help high-voltage system that consists of an electric protect the environment.
Page 7 Status of the Owner's Manual by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine icy of constant development that is conceived BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...
Page 8: Service And Warranty
Service and warranty damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ We recommend that you read this publication ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ ranty. lowing warranties: ▷...
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Page 11: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 12: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Front fog lamps 92 Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 112 Parking lamps 89 Cruise control rocker switch 113 10 Instrument cluster 76 beams 89 11 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90 Volume Daytime running lights 90 Adaptive light control 91 Voice activation 22 High-beam...
Page 14: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 15 PDC Park Distance Control 114 Control Display 16 View 119 Glove compartment 146 Backup camera 116 Ventilation 133 Parking assistant 121 Hazard warning system 283 Side View 120 Central locking system 39 Driving Experience Switch 109 Radio 188 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107 CD/Multimedia 196 Automatic climate...
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request 283 Reading lamps 93 Glass sunroof, powered 47 Interior lamps 93 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 96 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 16: Control Display
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment instructions. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 17: Idrive
iDrive At a glance Operating concept Press. Opening the main menu Press the button. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu Buttons on controller item is highlighted.
Page 18: Options Menu
At a glance iDrive The current panel is closed and the previous Additional options: move the controller to the panel is displayed. right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the Options menu current panel is not closed.
Page 19 iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. Setting the clock Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Press the button. The main menu is displayed.
Page 20: General Information
At a glance iDrive In the divided screen view, the so-called split Symbol Meaning screen, this information remains visible even Text message was received. when you change to another menu. Check the SIM card. Switching the split screen on and off SIM card is blocked.
Page 21 iDrive At a glance "OK": confirm the entry. Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds. Symbol Function Press the controller: delete the letter Running a function or number. Press the button. Press the controller for an extended The function will run immediately. This period: delete all letters or numbers.
Page 22: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Wait for the signal. Say the command. All standard, country-specific and optional The command is displayed in the instrument equipment that is offered in the model series is cluster. described in this chapter.
Page 23 Voice activation system At a glance respective of which menu item is currently se‐ "Speech mode:" lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. Select the setting. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 299. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹...
Page 24 At a glance Voice activation system ›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference. ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 25: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
Page 26 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Opening during operation via iDrive Programmable memory buttons To move directly from the application on the General information Control Display to the options menu: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
Page 27: Bmw Activehybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid At a glance BMW ActiveHybrid Vehicle equipment In addition to this, the electric motor acts like an alternator: during braking, it converts the vehi‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cle's kinetic energy into electricity. The current equipment that is offered in the model series is is stored in the high-voltage battery and is used described in this chapter.
Page 28: Bmw Activehybrid
At a glance BMW ActiveHybrid Energy recovery: CHARGE Adapting to the course of the road The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is When destination guidance is active, the hybrid charged through energy recovery. system uses the navigation data. This makes it possible to switch off the combustion engine The electric motor acts as a generator and con‐...
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Page 31: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 32: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Integrated key All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 33 Opening and closing Controls Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ button within 10 seconds while pressing the ter or to your service center. brake. New remote controls Personal Profile You can obtain new remote controls from your service center. The concept Loss of the remote controls Personal Profile concept...
Page 34 Controls Opening and closing Importing profiles "Profiles" Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles "Settings"...
Page 35: Central Locking System
Opening and closing Controls Open "Guest". ▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and type of display. Create the settings. ▷ Side View: selection of the display type. Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Language on the Control Display. Display profile list during start ▷...
Page 36: Using The Remote Control
Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. "Settings" "Door locks" "Unlock button:" Via the button for the central locking system. If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Page 37: Courtesy Lamps
Opening and closing Controls Switching on interior lamps and ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" courtesy lamps Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked. Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.
Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Malfunction Using the door lock If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ General information locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc.
Page 39: Automatic Locking
Opening and closing Controls Automatic locking ▷ Lock the driver's door using the integrated key in the door lock, or The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ ▷ Press down the lock button of the front rently in use. passenger door and close the door from "Settings"...
Page 40: Locking The Vehicle
Controls Opening and closing Opening from the outside control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀ Locking the vehicle ▷ Press the button on the trunk lid. ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 41: Manual Operation
Opening and closing Controls ▷ By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐ well. ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the trunk lid. Closing ▷ Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid. Pressing again stops the motion. The closing operation is interrupted: ▷...
Page 42: Emergency Unlocking
Controls Opening and closing ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Unlocking of the trunk lid separately. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐ ▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. row 2. ▷ Starting the engine. Functional requirements Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This ▷...
Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Locking Open trunk lid with no-touch activation With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be opened with no-touch activation using the re‐ mote control you are carrying. A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens.
Page 44: Alarm System
Controls Opening and closing Trunk lid and armed alarm system such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc. The trunk lid can be opened using the remote In this case, open or close the vehicle using the control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Page 45: Power Windows
Opening and closing Controls Power windows After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active. General information ▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: Take the remote control with you The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Page 46: Roller Sunblinds
Controls Opening and closing The window closes automatically. The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion. Pressing the switch stops the motion. Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the Safety switch remote control. The safety switch in the driver's door can be Convenient closing, refer to page 43, with Com‐...
Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Roller blind for rear window Tilting the glass sunroof Press the button. Push switch upward briefly. ▷ The closed roof is tilted and the sliding visor opens Roller sunblinds for the rear side slightly. windows ▷ The opened roof closes until Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it is in its tilted position.
Page 48 Controls Opening and closing ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the Press the switch up and hold it middle of the opening in the roof, or from the until the initialization is complete: tilted position during closing. ▷ Initialization begins within The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Page 49: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment Semi-electrically adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 50 Controls Adjusting Forward/backward Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction. Lumbar support After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐ Backrest width erly.
Page 51: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls Lumbar support Height. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch.
Page 52: Switching Off
Controls Adjusting Press the button. The LED lights up. Select the required seat. Front seat heating Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution. Rear seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
Page 53: Safety Belts
Adjusting Controls The ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e. g., if the Although airbags enhance safety by providing vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous added protection, they are not a substitute for cooling at high temperatures. safety belts. ▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Page 54: Front Head Restraints
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, Damage to safety belts on the head restraints. ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW In the case of strain caused by accidents or to the seat or head restraint. damage: Otherwise, the protective function of the active...
Page 55: Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls Adjusting the height: manual head Distance to back of head: electrical restraints head restraints The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the shoulder support is adjusted. Adjusting the side extensions ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down.
Page 56: Adjusting The Height
Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely. Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀...
Page 57: Safety Mode
Adjusting Controls Mirrors Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving Exterior mirrors Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat At a glance or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀ Comfort function Open the driver's door.
Page 58: Automatic Dimming Feature
Controls Adjusting Storing positions Automatic heating Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated to page 56. whenever the engine is running. Adjusting manually Automatic dimming feature If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed. press the edges of the mirror glass.
Page 59: Steering Wheel
Adjusting Controls Functional requirement Power steering wheel adjustment For proper operation: ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel General information The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ Do not adjust while driving rections.
Page 60: Transporting Children Safely
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 96. All standard, country-specific and optional Deactivating the front passenger airbags equipment that is offered in the model series is If a child restraint fixing system is used in described in this chapter.
Page 61 Transporting children safely Controls Deactivating the front passenger airbags Remove the child restraint fixing system. If a child restraint fixing system is used in Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ the front passenger seat, the front passenger pletely.
Page 62 Controls Transporting children safely Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems Mount the child restraint fixing system; refer to the operating instructions of the system. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐ erly connected. Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap Direction of travel Mounting points Head restraint.
Page 63 Transporting children safely Controls Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear.
Page 64: Driving
Controls Driving Driving Vehicle equipment ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be All standard, country-specific and optional started. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Ignition on is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on...
Page 65 Driving Controls Drive readiness in detail Transmission position P with the ignition General information When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically. When in an automatic Do not leave the vehicle unattended car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is Do not leave the vehicle unattended with not switched off accidentally.◀...
Page 66 Controls Driving Starting the combustion engine Deactivating drive readiness After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises Enclosed areas due to operation of the hybrid system, such as Do not let the engine run in enclosed for cooling of the high-voltage battery. areas;...
Page 67 Driving Controls ▷ There are hybrid system faults. ▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged. Safety mode ▷ Transmission position D or R is engaged. The combustion engine does not start automat‐ ▷ The drive system is at operating tempera‐ ically in the following situations after an auto‐...
Page 68: Parking Brake
Controls Driving Parking brake Automatic stopping while driving When reducing speed, the combustion engine The concept is switched off when the conditions for electric driving, refer to page 67, are met. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Page 69: For Your Safety
Driving Controls The indicator lamp lights up red, a signal On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle sounds and the brake lamps light up. from rolling backward when driving away. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models. If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Page 70: Headlamp Flasher
Controls Driving The indicator lamp lights up. Take the remote control with you Automatic Hold is activated. Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀ Deactivating Press the button again. Malfunction The LED and the letters AUTO H go In the event of a failure or malfunction of the...
Page 71 Driving Controls Switching on "Triple turn signal" Press the wiper levers up. Signaling briefly The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ Press the lever to the resistance point and hold sition when released. it there for as long as you want the turn signal to ▷...
Page 72: Rain Sensor
Controls Driving Rain sensor Clean the windshield, headlamps The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror.
Page 73: Automatic Transmission With
Driving Controls After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ system must be reactivated. voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer Fold the wipers back down antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐...
Page 74: Engaging The Transmission Position
Controls Driving Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐ tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll. Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Page 75 Driving Controls The sport program of the transmission is acti‐ If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle vated. is not accelerated for a certain time, the system switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ tor lever is in transmission position D. Activating the M/S manual mode ▷...
Page 76: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 77 Displays Controls Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Messages, e.g. Check Control 77 Service requirements 82 Time 80 Miles/trip miles 80 Date 80 Selection list, such as for the radio 83 Range 80 External temperature 80 Computer 84 Hybrid displays 81 Navigation display 166 Transmission display 75 Check Control Indicator/warning lamps The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in...
Page 78: Text Messages
Controls Displays Several of the lamps are checked for proper Symbol Function or system functioning and light up temporarily when the Tire Pressure Monitor engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Flat Tire Monitor Overview: indicator/warning lamps Safety belts Symbol Function or system Airbag system Turn signal...
Page 79: Fuel Gauge
Displays Controls Displaying stored Check Control The supplementary text of urgent messages is messages displayed on the Control Display automatically. "Vehicle Info" Symbols "Vehicle status" Depending on the Check Control message, the "Check Control" following functions can be selected. Select the text message. ▷...
Page 80: Coolant Temperature
Controls Displays Coolant temperature Time Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐ The time is displayed at the bot‐ come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ tom of the instrument cluster. played. Setting the time and time format, Check the coolant level, refer to page 272.
Page 81 Displays Controls Displays of the hybrid system Acceleration boost: ASSIST and eBOOST Displays in the instrument cluster ASSIST: the electric motor as‐ sists the combustion engine. The concept This is indicated by arrows in the instrument cluster. The display depends on the system's operating condition.
Page 82: Service Requirements
Controls Displays Service requirements the percentages in which the functions of the hybrid system have been used, arrow 2. Display One bar stands for one minute. The background color in the upper bar display shows the driving The driving distance or the time mode during the particular period of time.
Page 83 Displays Controls Selection lists in the Entering appointment dates instrument cluster Enter the dates for the required inspections. Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set The concept correctly. "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" "Service required" "§ Vehicle inspection" "Date:" Create the settings.
Page 84: Average Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays Computer When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system. Indication in the info display When the arrow view in the Head-up Display is inactive. The information from the on‐ ▷ ECO PRO bonus range. board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument Adjusting the info display cluster.
Page 85: Trip Computer
Displays Controls Distance to destination Activating/deactivating the limit The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐ "Settings" played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐ "Speed" tion system before the trip is started. "Warning" The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ Press the controller.
Page 86 Controls Displays Display on the Control Display "Time:" Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display. "Vehicle Info" "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Resetting the fuel consumption or speed "Vehicle Info" "Onboard info" Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed.
Page 87 Displays Controls Setting the date format Units of measure "Settings" Setting the units of measure "Time/Date" To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ "Format:" tance and temperature: Select the desired format. "Settings" "Language/Units" Select the desired menu item. The date format is stored. Language Select the desired unit.
Page 88 Controls Displays The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 89: Lamps
Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
Page 90 Controls Lamps Headlamp courtesy delay feature Daytime running lights The low beams stay lit for a short while after the With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched ning lights light up in position 0, off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.
Page 91: Adaptive Light Control
Lamps Controls Adaptive light control Headlamp range control With halogen headlamps, the headlamp range of The concept the low beams can be manually adjusted for the Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. control system that enables dynamic illumina‐...
Page 92: Fog Lamps
Controls Lamps When the lights are switched on, the high beams ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, are switched on and off automatically. in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on freeways. The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐...
Page 93: Interior Lamps
Lamps Controls Instrument lighting Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps. Adjusting With the interior lamps shut off, the reading lamps cannot be switched on. The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness.
Page 94: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 95 Safety Controls Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ also applies to steering wheel covers, the tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the collisions.
Page 96: Deactivation System
Controls Safety When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle. When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the system checked immediately;...
Page 97: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Safety Controls sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ there is a significant loss of pressure in one or senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the more tires. child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ Functional requirements senger airbags are not activated.
Page 98: Resetting The System
Controls Safety A change in the tire inflation pressure during the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ driving is taken into account. ter. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated Resetting the system by the TPM Reset the system after each correction of the Wheels, green tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
Page 99 Safety Controls Run-flat tires, refer to page 267, are labeled Check the air pressure in all four tires at the with a circular symbol containing the letters next opportunity. RSC marked on the tire sidewall. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not Do not continue driving without run-flat have been initialized.
Page 100 Controls Safety Message when the system was not flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure reset telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them A Check Control message is displayed. to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly The system detected a wheel change but was under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat not reset.
Page 101 Safety Controls In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ firming the inflation pressures. sponding wheel change. This is detected and Do not initialize the system when driving with reported as a flat tire.
Page 102: Lane Departure Warning
Controls Safety Do this by checking the air pressure in all Because the possible driving distance depends four tires. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is pending on the driving speed, road conditions, correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Page 103 Safety Controls Switching on/off ▷ When returning to your own lane. ▷ When braking hard. ▷ When using the turn signal. System limits Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the course of the road and the traffic situation.
Page 104 Controls Safety Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in ▷ On: the LED lights up. front of the interior rear view mirror. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. Active Blind Spot Detection The state is stored for the remote control cur‐...
Page 105: Brake Force Display
Safety Controls ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed Any unauthorized modifications or changes to much faster than your own. these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷...
Page 106 Controls Safety Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system may not always detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner. Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may result.◀...
Page 107: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds. All standard, country-specific and optional Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may equipment that is offered in the model series is roll back slightly.
Page 108: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF ▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads. When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ duced during acceleration and when driving in ▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in bends.
Page 109 Driving stability control systems Controls Programs Automatic program change The system offers three different programs. The system automatically switches to COM‐ FORT in the following situations: The programs can be selected via the Driving Experience Switch, refer to page 109. ▷...
Page 110 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating COMFORT+ The program can be configured to individual specifications. Press the button repeatedly until COM‐ The configuration is stored for the remote con‐ FORT+ appears in the tachometer. trol currently in use. ECO PRO Activating SPORT ECO PRO, refer to page 162, provides consis‐...
Page 111 Driving stability control systems Controls Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs. Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display. To do so, make the following settings: "Settings" "Driving mode"...
Page 112: Driving Comfort
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Controls All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 113: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Interrupting the system When active, press the button. The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated. Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
Page 114: Pdc Park Distance Control
Controls Driving comfort Desired speed System limits ▷ The marking lights up in Check the traffic situation as well green: the system is active. PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the ▷ The marking lights up in or‐ driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐ ange: the system has been tion.
Page 115 Driving comfort Controls ▷ In large buildings with right angles and If objects are located both in front of and behind smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages. the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded. ▷ In heavy exhaust. The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. ▷...
Page 116 Controls Driving comfort ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and main‐ tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. Surround View The concept Surround View includes the following systems: ▷ Forward gear engaged: front area of the ve‐ ▷...
Page 117 Driving comfort Controls Automatic deactivation during forward ▷ Help you to estimate the space required travel when parking and maneuvering on level roads. The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. ▷ Are dependent on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐...
Page 118 Controls Driving comfort Display on the Control Display Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding Switching on the backup camera via turning circle line. iDrive With PDC activated: "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 119: Top View
Driving comfort Controls Top View Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐ ing. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose.
Page 120: Side View
Controls Driving comfort Cameras The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Display on the Control Display Switching on the backup camera via iDrive With Top View switched on: "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in The lenses of the Top View cameras are located use.
Page 121: Parking Assistant
Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off Contrast With the Side View switched on: "Contrast" Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Cameras Press the button. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
Page 122 Controls Driving comfort Switching on When parking, also take note of the visual and acoustic information issued by the PDC and the Using the button parking assistant and accelerate or brake ac‐ cordingly. A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 114.
Page 123: System Status
Driving comfort Controls System status Watch the parking space and parking procedure closely and intervene if necessary; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident.◀ Check the traffic situation as well Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐ cle can drown out the signal tones of the parking assistant and PDC.
Page 124: Functional Limitations
Controls Driving comfort ▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ the Control Display. vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐ dent occurring.◀ Interrupting automatically Curbs The procedure is interrupted automatically: The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐...
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls The parking assistant may identify parking basis on which the vehicle speed is adjusted; spaces that are not suitable for parking. otherwise, there is a risk to road safety.◀ Ultrasound sensors Heat image The ultrasounds sensors used to measure park‐ The image shows the heat radiated by objects ing spaces are located in the side turn signals.
Page 126 Controls Driving comfort Warning area in front of the vehicle Warm objects that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system. People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue. Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian detection system operates within a range of ap‐...
Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Display located in the central area, the distance to the person is indicated by the size of the symbol. Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not available on the rear screen. System limits Adjustments via the iDrive Basic limits With Night Vision switched on: System operation is limited in situations such as...
Page 128: Head-Up Display
Controls Driving comfort Head-up Display Display The concept Lane departure warning Active Cruise Control This system projects important information into Desired speed the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. Navigation system In this way, the driver can get information with‐ Speed out averting his or her eyes from the road.
Page 129: Adjusting The Height
Driving comfort Controls tionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 93. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Adjusting the height "Settings" "Head-up display" "Height" Turn the controller. The height is adjusted. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Page 130: Climate Control
Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 131 Climate control Controls Climate control functions in detail At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ trols the program so as to prevent window con‐ Manual air distribution densation as much as possible. Press the button repeatedly to select a Intensity of the AUTO program program: With the AUTO program switched on, automatic...
Page 132: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate control Cooling function The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air mode. The passenger compartment can be cooled with the engine running or switched off. Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐ gion.
Page 133 Climate control Controls Ventilation Switching on Switch off the ignition. Front ventilation Press the right side of the button on the driver's side. is shown on the display of the automatic cli‐ mate control. The interior temperature, air volume and air dis‐ tribution can be adjusted with the ignition switched on.
Page 134 Controls Climate control Rear automatic climate Ventilation in rear, center control At a glance ▷ Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐ row 1. Toward blue: colder. Temperature Toward red: warmer. AUTO program ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ row 2.
Page 135: Maximum Cooling
Climate control Controls Intensity of the AUTO program Switching the system on/off With the AUTO program switched on, automatic Switching off control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted. At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of the button on the driver's side.
Page 136 Controls Climate control The symbol appears on the automatic climate "Activate parked-car vent." control display. The interior temperature, air flow and air distri‐ bution can be adjusted with the radio ready state switched on. Switching off At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of the button on the driver's side.
Page 137: Remote Control
Climate control Controls Remote control The parked-car heating warms the vehicle inte‐ rior, making snow and ice easier to remove. The concept Both systems can be switched on via the remote control of the parked-car heating, depending on The remote control can be used to activate the the external temperature.
Page 138: Replacing The Batteries
Controls Climate control ditioning for two minutes at temperatures above The symbol on the display of the automatic 59 ℉/15 ℃. climate control flashes. When the ignition is switched off, the parked-car Frequencies ventilation is activated for approx. 30 minutes. The remote control may not function properly if At a glance it experiences local interference from other sys‐...
Page 139 Climate control Controls Parked-car heating "Activate parked-car vent." The concept The parked-car heating warms the vehicle inte‐ rior, making snow and ice easier to remove. With the ignition switched off, the air is automatically routed to the windshield, to the side windows, and into the footwell.
Page 140 Controls Climate control Remote control of the parked-car Frequencies heating/auxiliary air conditioning The remote control may not function properly if it experiences local interference from other sys‐ At a glance tems or devices that use the same frequency. Replacing the batteries Replace the battery if a message is displayed or if the LED either no longer lights up or flashes when the remote control is activated.
Page 141: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment patible with the integrated universal remote control. All standard, country-specific and optional If you have any questions, please contact: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Your service center. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 142 Controls Interior equipment rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, pends on the manual transmitter. the integrated universal remote control and the system also have to be synchronized. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held trans‐...
Page 143 Interior equipment Controls Ashtray/cigarette lighter can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror. Automatic transmission: Front If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat Opening the step. Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary.
Page 144: Front Center Console
Controls Interior equipment Connecting electrical devices Rear Opening Note Do not plug the charger into the socket Do not connect battery chargers to the factory-installed sockets in the vehicle. Doing so may result in damage to the vehicle.◀ Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on.
Page 145: Rear Center Console
Interior equipment Controls Rear center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. In the front passenger footwell Socket is located below the glove compartment. To access the socket: fold open the cover. In the cargo area The socket is located in the cover of the loading lip.
Page 146: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment All standard, country-specific and optional Front passenger side equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Opening is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 147 Storage compartments Controls Opening ▷ Music collection, refer to page 203. Observe the following when connecting: ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ nector into the USB interface. ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB interface. ▷...
Page 148 Controls Storage compartments Connection for an external audio Opening device Pull on the handle and fold open the cover. This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as an MP3 player. Cupholders ▷ AUX-IN port, refer to page 208. ▷...
Page 149: Clothes Hooks
Storage compartments Controls Remote control storage compartment The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐ ent container sizes. Storage is possible in a vertical position in the To open: press the button. center armrest. To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired po‐ sition.
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Page 153: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 154: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Brake system described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...
Page 155 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Discharge of the high-voltage battery Average energy recovery: During a slight deceleration by In normal operation, a sufficient charging of the gently pressing the brake pedal. high-voltage battery is ensured by energy re‐ covery.
Page 156: Driving Through Water
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Climate control laminated tinted safety aged. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the glass passenger compartment.◀ The vehicle glass provides full protection If driving with the tailgate open cannot be against the harmful effects of UV radiation on the avoided: skin.
Page 157: Driving In Wet Conditions
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Braking safely the brake system may overheat, resulting in a reduction in the brake system efficiency. Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if Applying the brakes fully is the most effective necessary.
Page 158: Loading
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.
Page 159 Loading Driving tips Stowing cargo Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo area. Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as described above; otherwise, it can endanger the car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving becomes necessary.
Page 160 Driving tips Loading Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight. ▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly. ▷ The roof load should not be too large in area. ▷...
Page 161: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment open results in increased air resistance and is also described that is not available in a vehicle, raises fuel consumption.
Page 162: Saving Fuel
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐ accelerator or delay accelerating to ice center. allow time to assess road conditions. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Reduce speed to the selected ECO tem, refer to page 273. PRO speed.
Page 163 Saving fuel Driving tips ECO PRO Potential "Configure ECO PRO" Configure the program. The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is dis‐ played. Indications on the Control Display Displaying ECO PRO Tips ECO PRO Tips can be displayed while driving either in the hybrid display or in the energy flow display.
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Page 165 Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 166: Navigation Navigation System
Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment Destination input All standard, country-specific and optional Manual destination entry equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment General information is also described that is not available in a vehicle, The system supports you in entering street e.
Page 167: Navigation System
Navigation system Navigation Entering a town/city Select the street. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ Alternative: enter the street address played town/city. and house number Select "Street" or the displayed street. Enter the street as you would the town/city. "House number" Select the numbers.
Page 168: Address Book
Navigation Navigation system Starting destination guidance after "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing entering the destination contact" "Accept destination" "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Add, refer to page 173, a destination as a further destination. Address book Selecting a destination from the address book Select an existing contact, if available.
Page 169: Last Destinations
Navigation system Navigation Starting destination guidance Highlight the entry. Open "Options". "Navigation" "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry" "Last destinations" Select the destination. Using the home address as the "Start guidance" destination The home address must be stored. Editing the destination "Navigation"...
Page 170 "Start search": if a search term is not entered, map and the category. the search is repeated with the previous search term. Destination entry via BMW Assist A connection is established to the Concierge Category search service, refer to page 250.
Page 171 Navigation system Navigation Open "Options". ▷ The name of a street nearby. "BMW Assist dest. entry" ▷ The county. ▷ The coordinates of the destination. Displaying special destinations in the Additional functions To display symbols of the special destinations Additional functions are available on the inter‐...
Page 172 Navigation Navigation system Saying the entries With the destination entry menu displayed: ▷ With the Professional navigation system: the town/city, street, and house number can Press the button on the steering be entered as a single command. wheel. ▷ Countries, towns and cities, streets, and in‐ ›City‹...
Page 173 Navigation system Navigation Say each digit separately. Turn the controller until the intermediate destination is located in the desired position Continue making the entry as prompted by in the list. the system. Press the controller. Planning a trip with intermediate destinations Starting the trip After all intermediate destinations are en‐...
Page 174: Destination Guidance
Navigation Navigation system Intermediate destination options ▷ The arrow view is shown in the instrument cluster, in the Head-up Display, and on the "Map" Control Display where appropriate. "Guidance" "Display all trip destinations" Terminating destination guidance Select an intermediate destination. "Navigation"...
Page 175: Lane Information
Navigation system Navigation Arrow view ▷ "Fast route": time-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest pos‐ The following information is displayed during sible route and the fastest roads. destination guidance: ▷ "ECO PRO route": optimized com‐ ▷ Large arrow: current direction of travel. bination of the fastest and shortest ▷...
Page 176 Navigation Navigation system "New route for" Select the symbol. "Start guidance": destination guidance to the selected gas station is started. "Add as another destination": the gas sta‐ tion is added to the route. Switching spoken instructions on/off The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Page 177 Navigation system Navigation At a glance Status fields Show/hide: press the controller. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐ nation guidance, status of traffic bulletins, time of arrival, and distance to destination. Function bar The following functions are available in the func‐...
Page 178 Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐ gation have the capability to display real- time traffic information. If your system has this capability the following additional terms...
Page 179 Network”) holds the rights to the traffic in‐ the traffic data, and even if Total Traffic Net‐ cident data and RDS-TMC network through work, Inrix, Inc., or BMW NA are aware of the which it is delivered. You may not modify, possibility of such damages. These limita‐...
Page 180 Navigation Navigation system Traffic bulletins on the map "Traffic Info categories" Select the desired categories. General information "Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication on the control display is switched to shades of gray. This enables a better view of the traffic bulletins.
Page 181 Navigation system Navigation ▷ The overall length of the traffic obstructions ▷ Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐ on the route. less of the setting. ▷ The extended driving time due to the traffic Activating dynamic destination guidance obstructions. "Navigation" The bottom part of the message displays: Open "Options".
Page 182: What To Do If
Navigation Navigation system Enter the navigation DVD authorization ▷ Spoken instructions are no longer output code. during route guidance in front of intersec‐ tions? Change the DVD, if necessary. The area has not yet been fully recorded, or After interrupting your trip, follow the instruc‐ you have left the recommended route and tions on the Control Display.
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Page 185: Entertainment
Entertainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 186: Tone
Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment Select the desired tone settings. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 187 Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, Adjusting the volume surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐ "Volume settings" back, surround. Select the desired volume setting. Setting multi-channel playback, surround "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" "Surround" To adjust: turn the controller. To store: press the controller.
Page 188: Radio
Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment AM/FM station All standard, country-specific and optional Selecting a station equipment that is offered in the model series is "Radio" described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, "FM"...
Page 189 Radio Entertainment Switching the RDS on/off The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. "Radio" "FM" Selecting a station manually "Options" Open. Station selection via the frequency. "RDS" "Radio" "FM" or "AM" "Manual"...
Page 190: Satellite Radio
Entertainment Radio Satellite radio In areas in which the station is not continuously received in digital mode, the playback switches between analog and digital reception. In this General information case, switch off digital radio reception. The channels are offered in predefined pack‐ ages.
Page 191 Radio Entertainment "Category" "Manage subscription" Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐ The phone number and an electronic serial gory. number, ESN, are displayed. Select the desired channel. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐ nels. The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed.
Page 192: Selecting A Category
Entertainment Radio Via direct channel entry Selecting a category "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" "Set channel" "Category" Turn the controller until the desired channel Select the desired category. is reached and press the controller. Timeshift Storing a channel Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐ "Radio"...
Page 193 Radio Entertainment Press the controller again. Symbol Function Select the artist, track, or game. Next track Storing the league or team Previous track Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites Fast forward from a selection list. Reverse "Radio" Automatic timeshift deactivated/ac‐...
Page 194 Entertainment Radio Managing the favorites Symbol Meaning Information will be broadcast shortly. Activating/deactivating the favorites Favorites can be activated and deactivated Information is currently being broad‐ globally and individually. cast. "Satellite radio" Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic "Manage favorites"...
Page 195 Radio Entertainment "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. Deleting a station "Radio"...
Page 196: Cd/Multimedia
Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment CD/DVD All standard, country-specific and optional Playback equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Loading the CD/DVD player is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Page 197 CD/multimedia Entertainment ▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC, To go up a level in the directory: move the M4A. controller to the left. CD/DVD removal Press the button. The CD/DVD is partially ejected. Remove the CD/DVD. Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Select the desired track to begin playback.
Page 198 Entertainment CD/multimedia Select the desired CD or DVD. 2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only dis‐ played if the parking brake is set or if the auto‐ Open "Options". matic transmission is in position P. "Random" DVD video "CD/Multimedia"...
Page 199 CD/multimedia Entertainment Selecting the subtitles Symbol Function The subtitles that are available depend on the Fast forward DVD. Reverse Turn the controller during playback. Open "Options". In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐ "Subtitles" ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start Select the desired language or "Do not playback.
Page 200: Dvd Changer
Entertainment CD/multimedia DVD changer "Additional options" "Zoom mode" In the glove compartment Pull down the release cover. Selecting a track The DVD changer tilts down. DVD video: To close: fold the DVD changer up until it en‐ Turn the controller when the DVD menu is gages.
Page 201 CD/multimedia Entertainment The LED on the first empty compartment Remove the CD/DVD. flashes. Removing all CDs/DVDs Select another compartment if necessary. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash. Press the button once and hold it down. Insert a single CD or DVD in the middle. Remove the CDs/DVDs.
Page 202 DVDs, this can be due to one of the following causes: CD/DVD player and changer Do not remove the cover Home-recorded CDs/DVDs BMW CD/DVD players and changers are ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent not operate if the cover is damaged;...
Page 203: Music Collection
CD/multimedia Entertainment Damage ▷ Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com‐ pressed audio format. If available, informa‐ ▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and tion on the album, such as the artist, is moisture. stored as well. ▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve. ▷...
Page 204 Entertainment CD/multimedia Continuing the storage process Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Store in vehicle" "CD/Multimedia" "CD/DVD" Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Continue storing" Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐ ning of the track at which storage was inter‐ rupted.
Page 205: Music Search
CD/multimedia Entertainment "Music data import/export" ▷ Select "A-Z search", refer to page 21, and input the desired entry. "Import music (USB)" ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. Select other categories if you wish. The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order.
Page 206: Random Playback
Entertainment CD/multimedia "Current playback" The first track is played automatically, if pos‐ sible. Select the desired track, if necessary. Change directories if needed to select Top 50 tracks. The 50 most frequently played tracks. To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.
Page 207 CD/multimedia Entertainment Free memory capacity name is not available, it can be changed later if desired. Display the free memory capacity in the music collection. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" "CD/Multimedia" Highlight the desired album. "Music collection" Open "Options". Open "Options". "Rename album" "Free memory"...
Page 208: External Devices
Entertainment CD/multimedia External devices "Music data import/export" At a glance Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Bluetooth audio "Backup music on USB" Rear AUX-IN port on the left Rear AUX-IN port on the right AUX-IN port At a glance ▷...
Page 209 CD/multimedia Entertainment Playback ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track on the audio device. ▷ Connection via snap-in adapter when equip‐ ped with extended connectivity of the music "CD/Multimedia"...
Page 210: Usb Audio Interface
Entertainment CD/multimedia Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone Copy protection to the USB interface. Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐ The Apple iPod/iPhone menu agement (DRM) cannot be played. structure is supported by the Playback USB audio interface. "CD/Multimedia" Connection of a USB device via the "External devices"...
Page 211 CD/multimedia Entertainment Random playback results are filtered using this letter as the first letter. If multiple letters are entered, The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐ all results that contain that sequence are dom order. displayed. "CD/Multimedia" ▷...
Page 212: Bluetooth Audio
Entertainment CD/multimedia Video menu ▷ The volume of the sound output is depend‐ ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the volume on the device. Symbol Function ▷ Up to four external devices can be paired Next video file with the vehicle. Previous video file Requirements Double-click on an icon to play back...
Page 213 CD/multimedia Entertainment The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ If pairing was successful, the device is displayed played. as connected. White symbol : the device is active as an audio source. If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer to page 215.
Page 214: Disconnecting The Audio Connection
Entertainment CD/multimedia If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Playback menu Select the desired device from the list of Depending on the particular device, some of the paired devices. functions may not be available. Symbol Function Next track Fast forward: press and hold the symbol.
Page 215 CD/multimedia Entertainment "Configure phone" ▷ Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐ ble that only one device can be connected to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device from the vehicle and pair and connect only one device. ▷ The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐ vice off and on again.
Page 216 SelectDesired version to displayAdditional in‐ formation. While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, BMW Assist, Of‐ Updating software via USB fice functions and the connected devices are The software may only be updated when the ve‐...
Page 217: Rear Entertainment
Rear entertainment Entertainment Rear entertainment Vehicle equipment On/off, right Headphone connection, right All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is RCA sockets described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Headphone connection, left is also described that is not available in a vehicle, On/off, left e.
Page 218: Rear Entertainment
Entertainment Rear entertainment Notes Press the but‐ Function ▷ Do not cover lower screen edge, since this is where the sensors and the infrared inter‐ Displays the previous menu. face are installed. ▷ When loading the rear seats and adjusting Opens the "Options"...
Page 219 Rear entertainment Entertainment Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ lected in the front and rear, the same material is ter or to your service center. played. Operation is the same as for the front CD/DVD, refer to page 196. Controls Notes on CDs/DVDs, refer to page 202.
Page 220 Entertainment Rear entertainment ConnectedDrive Priority options Operation is the same as for the front Connec‐ The driver has priority tedDrive, refer to page 249. ▷ The source selected via iDrive in the front is Adjusting output on the vehicle loudspeakers and can be selected but not operated from the rear.
Page 221: Connecting An External Device
Rear entertainment Entertainment ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in the "Headphones" or"Loudspeakers" front. With the following setting, sound output in the rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers: Switching off the rear DVD "Driver control". ▷ Rear entertainment is switched off. ▷...
Page 222 Entertainment Rear entertainment Select the symbol. "Volume" Turn the controller until the desired volume is set and press the controller. What to do if... Only a black screen is visible. ▷ Switch on the system. There are no options available on the screen. ▷...
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Page 225: Communication
Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 226: Telephone
Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment ▷ Recharge the battery. ▷ Connect the mobile phone to an outside an‐ All standard, country-specific and optional tenna of the vehicle. equipment that is offered in the model series is This provides for better network reception described in this chapter.
Page 227 Telephone Communication When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, "Bluetooth®" heed the operating manual of the mobile phone. Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone General information The following functions are available: ▷ Use of a mobile phone as a telephone. ▷...
Page 228 Communication Telephone Pairing and connecting White symbol: the function is active. Gray symbol: the function is inactive. Pairing the mobile phone To avoid becoming distracted and posing Symbol Function an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐ Telephone. cle's occupants and to other road users, only pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐...
Page 229 Telephone Communication What to do if... when it is reconnected. If the mobile phone is already connected, these functions are deacti‐ Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to vated. page 226. The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐ Configuring cell phone nected.
Page 230: Incoming Call
Communication Telephone ▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is justed. The settings can only be created during not yet complete. a call and must be adjusted separately for each telephone. The settings are deleted when the ▷ It is possible that only the phone book en‐ telephone is unpaired.
Page 231 Telephone Communication Via the button on the steering wheel Select the digits individually. Select the symbol. Press the button. Via the instrument cluster "Accept" Rejecting a call Via iDrive "Reject" The phone number can also be entered by voice. Via the instrument cluster Calls with multiple parties "Reject"...
Page 232: Phone Book
Communication Telephone DTMF suffix dialing The existing call is put on hold. DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐ cess to network services or for controlling devi‐ ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answer‐ ing machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose.
Page 233 Telephone Communication Calling a contact Dialing the number via the instrument cluster Symbol Meaning This is possible when there is no active call. Contact with one stored phone num‐ ber. Press the button on the steering wheel. Contact with more than one stored Select the desired phone number.
Page 234: Mobile Phone
Communication Telephone From the mobile phone to the hands- "Received calls" free system Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued on the hands-free system with the ignition switched Depending on the mobile phone, the system au‐ tomatically switches to the hands-free system.
Page 235: Deleting An Entry
Telephone Communication Using voice activation Calling Activating the voice activation system Dialing a phone number ›Dial number‹ Briefly press the button on the Say the phone number. steering wheel. ›Dial‹ Say the command. Correcting the phone number Terminating the voice activation The sequence of digits can be deleted after the system system has repeated the digits.
Page 236: Adjusting The Volume
Communication Telephone Deleting all entries phone voice operation is preset and cannot be changed in the Control Display. ›Delete phonebook‹ ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ The dialog for deleting the phone book is roof closed to prevent noise interference. opened.
Page 237 Telephone Communication Insert the snap-in adapter in the direction of the arrow, arrow 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it engages. Inserting the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone, remove the protective cap from the antenna con‐ nector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone.
Page 238: Office
Communication Office Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 86, are correctly set on the Control All standard, country-specific and optional Display and on the mobile phone to correctly equipment that is offered in the model series is display appointments, for example.
Page 239 Office Communication Contacts Dialing phone numbers Select the desired contact. Note Select the phone number. If equipped with full mobile phone preparation The connection is established. package. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact"...
Page 240 Communication Office tained in the vehicle. The address can be If necessary, "Accept address". checked for this purpose. "Store contact in vehicle" Select the desired contact and highlight the Contact types address. Various contact types can be assigned to phone Open "Options".
Page 241: Displaying Messages
▷ "Service message" whether transmission from the mobile phone to Only messages from the BMW Assist the vehicle is supported. Text messages and e- Concierge service and My Info are dis‐ mails may not be supported by the service pro‐...
Page 242 Communication Office Deleting messages My Info Messages from the Concierge service and Selecting additional functions My Info can be deleted. Additional functions are available when a mes‐ Delete a message: sage is selected: "Office" Symbol Function "Messages" "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select the desired message.
Page 243: Displaying E-Mail Contacts
Office Communication Only a part of the e-mail from the cell phone Symbol Function is loaded into the vehicle. "Select phone number" Reading the e-mail out loud If the message contains more than one number, select the desired num‐ Read the e-mail out loud, refer to page 245. ber from the list.
Page 244 Communication Office Using contact data Using contact data Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Contact data from appointments, tasks, text messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 245. selected, refer to page 245.
Page 245 Office Communication Reminders Reading out loud Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, Displaying reminders tasks, and notes can be read out loud. Reminders of pending appointments and tasks Select the desired message, appointment, are displayed. After an appointment or after a task, or note.
Page 246 Communication Office ▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐ pointments, task notes, and messages in the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the vehicle. Not all appointments and tasks from the mobile phone are displayed at the right time? ▷...
Page 247: Contacts
Contacts Communication Contacts Vehicle equipment Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 248 Communication Contacts "My contacts" Select the address. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con‐ tained in the vehicle. The address can be checked for this purpose.
Page 249: Connecteddrive
BMW Assist services request a BMW service appointment. will be available. The BMW Assist system can be ▷ Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐ reactivated by a service center after you sign a sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐...
Page 250 Communication ConnectedDrive Press the SOS button to contact the BMW can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ Assist Response Center. cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Convenience Plan. TeleService Starting the Concierge service "BMW Assist"...
Page 251 Communication BMW Search nection is established to Roadside Assis‐ tance. At a glance A business search can be opened via BMW Search. License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 252: Customer Relations
Loading a new page formation on weather forecasts. Open "Options". BMW Live is available via the SIM card in the "Update" mobile phone. Follow the Instructions for data transfer, refer to Cancel page 227.
Page 253 TeleService Report Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the ongoing development of BMW products from your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐ essary. TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements and have a A Service Request can be started via a Check valid Assist contract;...
Page 254 For reasons of safety, some software applica‐ tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐ Data transfer ary.◀ During the updating of BMW services, display Use apps the status of the data transfer. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in "BMW Assist"...
Page 255 ConnectedDrive Communication PlugIn Selected functions of the cell phone are dis‐ played on the Control Display. Operation can be performed via iDrive. Connect cell phone via the snap-in adapter. "ConnectedDrive" "PlugIn" "Activate PlugIn" Navigate to the displayed functions via the controller and select, for example, a desired category or track.
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Page 257: Mobility
Mobility To ensure that you remain mobile at all times, this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance, and Roadside Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 258: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 259 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank;...
Page 260: Fuel
Failure to comply with these recommendations Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀ BMW recommends AKI 91 or 89. Gasoline with lower AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐...
Page 261: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 262, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ described in this chapter.
Page 262: Wheels And Tires
Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds 100 mph/160 km/h above 100 mph/160 km/h Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h ActiveHybrid 5 In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex‐ cess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, Tire size Pressure specifications...
Page 263: Tire Identification Marks
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 20 2.5 / 36 Front: 245/35 R 20 2.8 / 41 95 Y XL RSC 95 Y XL RSC 2.9 /42 3.2 / 46 Rear: 275/30 R 20 97 Rear: 275/30 R 20 97...
Page 264: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire age ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the 35th week in 2010. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and Recommendation does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐...
Page 265: Tire Tread
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire tread between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐ Summer tires file tires. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐...
Page 266: Wheel And Tire Combination
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheel and tire combination New tires Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐ Due to technical factors associated with their tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob‐ manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ tained from your service center.
Page 267: Snow Chains
Wheels and tires Mobility Changing run-flat tires case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you. For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your Rotating wheels between axles service center will be glad to advise you.
Page 268: Engine Compartment
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 269: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot parts.◀ Pull the lever. Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
Page 270: Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment Immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil. All standard, country-specific and optional Detailed measurement equipment that is offered in the model series is Requirements: described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is is also described that is not available in a vehicle, running at operating temperature.
Page 271 Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐ able in all countries. Approved oil types Specification BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 BMW Longlife-01 FE Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.
Page 272: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle equipment Checking Let the engine cool. All standard, country-specific and optional Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly equipment that is offered in the model series is counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment sure to dissipate, and then open it.
Page 273: Maintenance
This also applies for changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ safety-related functions and systems. vated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Information Booklet for US quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐...
Page 274 In addition, if you signed a service contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired services. There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Page 275: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 72, the wiper arms. equipment that is offered in the model series is Fold up the wipers. described in this chapter.
Page 276 Mobility Replacing components Headlamp glass Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ otherwise, there is the danger of getting ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When burned.◀ driving with the light switched on, the conden‐...
Page 277 Replacing components Mobility Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Accessing the bulbs Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the bulb. High beams Remove the screws and fold down the cap. Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 275.
Page 278 The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment. For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 279: Front Fog Lamps
Replacing components Mobility 55-watt bulb, H7 35-watt bulb, H8 Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐ Carefully pull out the grill toward the front. ment. Remove the screws. Unscrew the cap and remove it. Pull the lamp out toward the front. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
Page 280: License Plate Lamps
Mobility Replacing components Outside brake lamp Rear reflector Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and license plate lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 275. These lights feature LED technology. The illustration shows the position of the bulb in Contact your service center in the event of a the installed bulb holder.
Page 281: Vehicle Battery
Replacing components Mobility Make sure not to damage any of the underbody paneling parts. Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from electric shock due to damaged high-voltage components.◀ Vehicle battery Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb Maintenance holder.
Page 282 Mobility Replacing components Power failure In the glove compartment 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. ▷...
Page 283: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The radio ready state is switched on. lished. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐...
Page 284: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown assistance First aid kit Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐ ces.
Page 285: Starting The Engine
Make sure that there is no contact be‐ cles. tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐ wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀ Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Starting aid terminals Attach one terminal clamp of the positive...
Page 286: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing other vehicles If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another General information attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐ tery to recharge. Light towing vehicle Let both engines run for several minutes. The towing vehicle must not be lighter Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse than the vehicle being towed;...
Page 287: Automatic Transmission
It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the con‐ Thus, have work on the vehicle, for i nstance ret‐ tainer on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 288 Mobility Breakdown assistance What to do after an accident General information After an accident After an accident, do not touch any high- voltage components such as orange colored high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from electric shock due to the hybrid system's high voltage.◀...
Page 289: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Automatic car washes All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is Note the following: described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or those is also described that is not available in a vehicle, that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint e.
Page 290 If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a BMW recommends using cleaning and care soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable products from BMW, since these have been interior cleaner. tested and approved. Clean the upholstery down to the seams using Car care and cleaning products large sweeping motions.
Page 291 Care Mobility Damage from Velcro® fasteners Do not soak the headliner. Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. or solvents Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed.◀ Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐...
Page 292 Mobility Care Sensors/cameras To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐ tened with a small amount of glass cleaner. Displays/screens Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber cloth. Cleaning displays Do not use chemical or household cleans‐ ers. Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit. Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐...
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Page 295: Reference
Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 296: Technical Data
Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 297 Wheel base: 116.9 inches / 2,968 mm Lengthe 550d xDrive: 193.5 in‐ ches / 4,916 mm Length: 193.1 inches / 4,905 mm Smallest turning circle without active steering: 39 ft 2 in/11.95 m Weights ActiveHybrid 5 Approved gross vehicle weight 5,291 2,400 Load lbs/kg 904/410...
Page 298 Reference Technical data Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank 17.7 / 67 Fuel quality, refer to page Windshield and headlamp 5.3 / 5 washer system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 299: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation
Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ All standard, country-specific and optional The following short commands are valid for ve‐ equipment that is offered in the model series is hicles with voice activation system.
Page 300: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation
Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Open the Driving Mode menu. ›Driving mode‹ Open the ECO PRO menu. ›ECO PRO mode‹ Equipment Function Command Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹ Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹ Enable the rear.
Page 301 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Call up ECO PRO tips. ›ECO PRO Tips‹ Open EfficientDynamics menu. ›Efficient Dynamics‹ Split screen hybrid display. ›Splitscreen, Hybrid mode‹ EfficientDynamics split screen. ›Split screen Efficient Dynamics‹ Navigation General information Function Command Opens the Navigation menu.
Page 302 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Display the map. ›Map‹ Map facing north. ›Map facing north‹ Map facing the direction of travel. ›Map in direction of travel‹ Perspective map. ›Map perspective view‹ Automatic scaling of the map. ›Map with automatic scaling‹...
Page 303 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Split screen scale...miles. ›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen scale 5 miles Split screen, highlight the traffic situation. ›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹ Split screen, computer. ›Split screen on board info‹ Split screen, trip computer.
Page 304 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or 753 kilohertz Open the AM stations. ›A M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Weather Band Function Command Open the Weather Band. ›Weather band‹...
Page 305 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference CD/Multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
Page 306 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Opens the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹...
Page 307 Select a name. ›Choose name‹ My contacts. ›My contacts‹ Open the contacts. ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Online‹...
Page 308: Everything From A To Z
Average speed tion tance Axle loads, weights Air volume, automatic climate Assistance when driving control Alarm system Assist, BMW Alarm, unintentional ASSIST, Hybrid system Backrest curvature, refer to All around the center con‐ Audio playback Lumbar support sole Audio playback, Blue‐...
Page 309 BMW ActiveHybrid Care, displays Chrome parts, care BMW Assist Care, vehicle Cigarette lighter BMW Homepage Cargo Cleaning, displays BMW Internet page Cargo area lid Climate control BMW Live Cargo area, storage compart‐ Climate control wind‐ BMW Maintenance Sys‐ ments shield...
Page 310 Reference Everything from A to Z Comfort Access Destination distance Driving stability control sys‐ COMFORT program, Driving Destination guidance tems Experience Switch Destination guidance with in‐ Driving tips Computer termediate destinations Driving tips, hybrid sys‐ Concierge service Destination input, naviga‐ Condensation on win‐...
Page 311 Everything from A to Z Reference Emergency release, fuel filler Eyes for securing cargo Fuel quality flap Fuel, tank capacity Emergency Request Functions, hybrid system Emergency service, refer to Fuse Roadside Assistance Fader Emergency start function, en‐ Failure message, refer to gine start Check Control Emergency unlocking, trunk...
Page 312 Reference Everything from A to Z Head restraints, front iDrive Head restraints, rear Ignition key, refer to Remote Head-Up Display control Jacking points for the vehicle Head-up Display, care Ignition off jack Heavy cargo, stowing Ignition on Jack, refer to Vehicle jack Height, vehicle Indication of a flat tire 98, Joystick, automatic transmis‐...
Page 313 Everything from A to Z Reference Light-emitting diodes, Manual mode, transmis‐ Mobile communication devi‐ LEDs sion ces in the vehicle Lighter, front Manual operation, backup Mobile phone Lighter, rear camera Mode, ECO PRO Lighting Manual operation, door Modifications, technical, refer Lighting via remote control lock to Safety...
Page 314 Reference Everything from A to Z Oil change interval, service re‐ PDC Park Distance Con‐ quirements trol Reading out loud Oil filler neck Pedestrian detection, refer to Rear automatic climate con‐ Oil types, alternative Night Vision trol Oil types, approved People detection, refer to Rear entertainment Old batteries, disposal...
Page 315 Screw thread for tow fit‐ Smoker's package Steering wheel heating ting Snap-in adapter, mobile Steering wheel memory Search, refer to BMW phone Steptronic, automatic trans‐ Search Snow chains mission Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 900 579 - 03 12 490...
Page 316 Reference Everything from A to Z Storage compartment, remote Text messages Trunk lid control Text message, supplemen‐ Trunk lid, automatic Storage compartments tary Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ Storage compartments, loca‐ Theft alarm system, refer to tions Alarm system Trunk lid, hotel function Storage, tires Theft protection, refer to Cen‐...
Page 317 Everything from A to Z Reference in the engine compart‐ Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor ment Vehicle jack Width, vehicle Vehicle paint Window defroster, rear Vehicle storage Windows, powered Vehicle wash Windshield, climate con‐ Ventilation trol Version of the navigation Windshield washer fluid data Windshield washer noz‐...
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