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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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Professional mobile phone preparation page 252. package Office Using this Owner's Manual Contacts Notes BMW Assist At a glance Mobility Cockpit Refueling iDrive Fuel Voice activation system Wheels and tires...
Page 6: The Fastest Way To Find Information On A Partic
Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 7: Parts And Accessories
Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used lowing warranties: on a BMW safely and without risk to either the ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine ▷...
Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects
Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 12: Cockpit
Cockpit All around the steering wheel Rear window safety switch 44 Turn signal 61 Power windows 43 Exterior mirror operation 53 High beams, head‐ lamp flasher 61 Lamps Front fog lamps* 79 High-beam Assistant* 78 Parking lamps 76 Roadside parking lamps 77 beams 76 Computer* 70 Automatic headlamp con‐ Steering wheel buttons, left trol* 77 Store speed* 91...
Page 13: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster 13 Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps* 63 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Rear window wiper 63 Volume Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 58 Voice activation* 25 11 Horn Steering wheel heating* 54 Telephone* 176 13 Adjust the steering wheel 54 Steering column stalk, right Open the tailgate* 39 Windshield...
Page 14: Text Messages
External temperature 69 Time 69 Miles, trip miles 68 Reset miles 68 Indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system High-beam Assistant* Instrument cluster Parking lamps, headlamp control DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control Tire Pressure Monitor* The indicator and warning lamps can light up in Safety belts a variety of combinations and colors.
Page 15 message and the meaning of the indicator and quired action, can be called up via Check Con‐ warning lamps. trol, refer to page 74. The text of urgent messages is displayed auto‐ Supplementary text messages matically. Additional information on the Control Display, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction or the re‐...
Page 16 With the Business navigation system or no navigation Clock, external temperature 69 Computer 70 Symbols, e.g., Check Control 74 Test messages, e.g., Service display 73 Transmission displays 66 Program display, e.g., Dynamic Driving Con‐ trol* Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 17: All Around The Center Console
All around the center console Headliner 18 PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol* 93 Control Display 19 Backup camera* 95 Glove compartment 114 View* 97 vent 106 HDC Hill Descent Control 87 Hazard warning system 228 Central locking system 35 Dynamic Driving Control* 89 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Radio 148 trol 86 CD/multimedia 155 Automatic climate control 101 12 Transmission selector lever Controller with...
Page 18 All around the headliner Emergency Request* 228 Reading lamps* 79 Panoramic glass sunroof* 45 Interior lamps 79 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag* 82 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 19: Idrive
iDrive The concept Switching off The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude Press the button. of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ "Switch off control display" ated from a central location. Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐...
Page 20: Operating Concept
Move in four directions. 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 item is highlighted. Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Open the main menu.
Page 21: Setting The Clock
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate Turn the controller until the desired setting that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: ▷...
Page 22 Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Traffic bulletins* switched on. HD Radio™* is switched on. Satellite radio* switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 23 Programmable memory Additional symbols buttons Symbol Meaning General information Spoken instructions* are switched off. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ Request of the current vehicle posi‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ tion*.
Page 24 Deleting the button assignments Entry comparison Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for Entry of names and addresses: the selection is approx. five seconds. narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically. "OK" The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
Page 25: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system* The concept Terminating the voice activation system ▷ The voice activation system can be used to Briefly press the button on the steering wheel operate functions by means of spoken com‐ or ›Cancel‹. mands. ▷ Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands.
Page 26: Adjusting The Volume
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐ Press the button on the steering ephone connection. wheel. Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4. page 228, in the vicinity of the interior mirror. Setting the voice dialog Environmental conditions You can set whether the system should use the...
Page 27: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Owner's Manual in the vehicle Leaf forward. The Owner's Manual can be displayed on the Control Display in accordance with the equip‐ ment selected. Context-sensitive help - section of the Owner's Manual referring to the Methods of opening the Owner's present function Manual...
Page 28: General Information
To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner's Manual displayed last, repeat steps 4 and 5. This opens a new panel every time. Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner's Manual can be stored and opened directly on the Programmable memory buttons.
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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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 32: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing Remote control/key Integrated key Buttons on the remote control Press the button on the back of the remote con‐ trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2. Unlocking The integrated key fits the driver's door lock. Locking Replacing the battery Opening the tailgate...
Page 33: Profile Management
Loss of the remote controls ▷ Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has Lost remote controls can be blocked by your been used in the meantime by someone else service center. with another remote control. Emergency detection of remote control The individual settings are stored for three Per‐...
Page 34 Open "Options". This can be useful for storing and opening per‐ sonal settings, for instance if settings are acci‐ "Rename current profile" dentally changed or deleted. "Settings" "Profiles" "Export profile" USB interface*, refer to page 114: "USB device" Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Resetting profiles...
Page 35: Central Locking System
Operating from the outside ▷ Driver's seat position, refer to page 37: au‐ tomatically retrieved after unlocking. ▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Programmable memory buttons, refer to ▷ Via the driver's door lock*. page 23: assignment. ▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and front ▷...
Page 36: Using The Remote Control
Opening and closing: from the Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. outside The windows and the glass sunroof* open. Using the remote control Releasing the button stops the motion. General information Locking Take the remote control with you Press the button on the remote control.
Page 37 In some vehicle equipment variants, the tailgate Activating the setting can only be opened using the remote control if "Settings" the vehicle was unlocked first. "Door locks" To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do "Last seat position auto." not place the remote control into the cargo area.
Page 38: Unlocking And Opening
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐ these devices could void the user's authority to senger door. operate this equipment. Lock the vehicle. ▷ Lock the driver's door using the Using the door lock integrated key in the door lock, or ▷...
Page 39: Locking The Vehicle
"Door locks" ▷ Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and re‐ Select the desired function: lease. ▷ "Lock if no door is opened" The vehicle locks automatically after a Opening from the inside* short period of time if a door is not Push the button* in the driver's foot‐...
Page 40 Closing The vehicle is locked completely. Automatic trunk lid operation* Adjusting the opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open. Adjusting the opening height When adjusting the opening height, en‐ sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/ 10 cm above the tailgate.
Page 41: Manual Operation
Comparison with ordinary remote The closing process is not interrupted when the control vehicle starts moving. The functions can be controlled by pressing the Danger of pinching buttons or via Comfort Access. Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐ gate is clear;...
Page 42: Alarm System
Arming and disarming the alarm This corresponds to pressing the button. system Do not place the remote control in the cargo area General information Take the remote control with you and do not When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with leave it in the cargo area;...
Page 43: Power Windows
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at mirror sea or on a trailer. ▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle. Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control twice in succession.
Page 44: Roller Sunblinds
The window closes without pinch protec‐ ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance tion. point. Safety switch The window closes automatically. The safety switch in the driver's door can be Pressing the switch stops the motion. used to prevent children, for example, from Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the opening and closing the rear windows using the remote control.
Page 45 Panoramic glass sunroof* Opening/closing the sliding visor ▷ Press the switch in the de‐ General information sired direction to the resist‐ ance point and hold it there. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately, using the same The sliding visor moves while switch.
Page 46 Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection Despite the pinch protection system, check that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations, such as when thin objects are present.◀ Closing without the pinch protection system For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐...
Page 47: Adjusting
Adjusting Sitting safely Overview: manually adjustable seats The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with: ▷ Safety belts, refer to page 50. ▷...
Page 48 Overview: electrically* adjustable seats Seat tilt*: Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight Backrest width to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐ Lumbar support* gages properly.
Page 49: Lumbar Support
Seat tilt. ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch. The curvature is increased/decreased. Backrest tilt. ▷ Press the upper/lower section of the switch. The curvature is shifted up/down. Backrest width* Thigh support* Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Page 50: Switching Off
Switching off ▷ The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every Press the button longer. build if the seat is correctly adjusted. The LEDs go out. ▷ The two outer safety belt buckles, integrated into the rear seat, are for passen‐ Rear seat heating* gers sitting on the left and right.
Page 51: Rear Head Restraints
Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, on the head restraints. Damage to safety belts ▷ 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 52: Seat And Mirror Memory
Seat and mirror memory* Adjusting the height: outer head restraints General information ▷ To raise: pull. Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and positions can be stored and retrieved for each push the head restraint down.
Page 53: Safety Mode
Safety mode The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐ Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐ locked via the remote control, the position is au‐ nition. tomatically retrieved if the setting for this Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until function is active.
Page 54: Steering Wheel
▷ In narrow streets. For proper operation: ▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded ▷ Keep the photocells clean. away manually. ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ rearview mirror and the windshield.
Page 55: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely The right place for children Installing child restraint fixing systems Note Before mounting Children in the vehicle Before mounting child restraint fixing systems, Do not leave children unattended in the ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked. vehicle;...
Page 56: Child Seat Security
LATCH child restraint fixing Backrest width* system Before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil‐ width completely. Do not change the backrest dren. width again and do not call up a memory posi‐ tion.
Page 57: Rear Doors
Child restraint fixing system with a Seat backrest tether strap Upper retaining strap Mounting points Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint. Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to the mounting eyes.
Page 58: Driving
Driving Start/Stop button Transmission position P with the ignition The concept When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically. When in an automatic Pressing the Start/Stop button car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is switches the ignition on or off and not switched off accidentally.◀...
Page 59: Automatic Transmission
Frequent starting in quick succession The engine is switched off. Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting The radio ready state is switched on. the car and avoid starting the car frequently in Set the parking brake. quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, and there is Before driving into a car wash the danger of overheating and damaging the...
Page 60: While Driving
Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, cannot release the parking brake.◀ Automatic Hold* The concept This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake, such as when Setting moving in stop-and-go traffic.
Page 61: Turn Signal
Parking Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐ Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ gine is switched off while the vehicle is being ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐ held by Automatic Hold.
Page 62 Washer/wiper system Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point. Switching the wipers on/off and brief The turn signal flashes three times. wipe The function can be activated or deactivated: Do not switch on the wipers if frozen "Settings"...
Page 63: Rain Sensor
Clean the windshield, headlamps* ▷ Brief wipe: press down once. ▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once. ▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. Rain sensor* The concept The time between wipes is controlled automat‐ ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly Pull the lever.
Page 64: Automatic Transmission With
To clean the rear window, press the lever further Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk forward. to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀ Fold-out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example.
Page 65 ▷ After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state, refer to page 58, or if the ignition is switched off, refer to page 58, and if position R or D is engaged. ▷ If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
Page 66 Activating the M/S manual mode switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ tor lever is in D. Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ mission position D. ▷ Shift up: pull right shift paddle. Push the selector lever forward or backward. ▷...
Page 67: Displays
Displays Instrument cluster At a glance Fuel gauge Electronic displays Speedometer External temperature, clock Indicator/warning lamps Miles, trip miles Tachometer Reset miles Oil temperature Fuel gauge ▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer. The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary. ▷...
Page 68 Displaying the cruising range "Additional indicators" "Settings" "Info display" "Additional indicators" The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster. Energy recovery The energy of motion of the ve‐ Tachometer hicle is converted to electrical en‐ ergy while coasting.
Page 69 Selection lists in the Resetting the trip odometer instrument cluster Press the knob. ▷ The odometer is displayed The concept when the ignition is switched off. ▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip odometer is reset. External temperature External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/ +3 ℃, a signal sounds.
Page 70: Info Display
Computer Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the com‐ Calling up information on the info puter is to be displayed on the info display of the display instrument cluster. "Settings" "Info display" Select the desired displays. Press the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Page 71: Trip Computer
Time of arrival* "Select current speed" The estimated time of arrival is Press the controller. displayed if a destination is en‐ The current vehicle speed is stored as the tered in the navigation system* limit. before the trip is started. Resetting values The time must be correctly set.
Page 72 Resetting the fuel consumption and Turn the controller until the desired hours speed are displayed. "Vehicle Info" Press the controller. "Onboard info" Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed. "Cons." or "Speed" Press the controller. The time is stored. Setting the time format "Settings"...
Page 73: Setting The Language
Brightness The date format is stored. Language Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display: Setting the language "Settings" To set the language on the Control Display: "Control display" "Settings" "Brightness" "Language/Units" "Language:" Turn the controller until the desired bright‐ ness is set.
Page 74: Check Control
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally Create the settings. mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ Confirm. matically transmitted to your service center be‐ The entered date is stored. fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐ quest, refer to page 195. Automatic Service Request* Data regarding the maintenance status or legally Detailed information on service...
Page 75 Displaying stored Check Control Several of the lamps are checked for proper messages functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on. "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" Text messages "Check Control" Text messages in combination with a symbol in Select the text message.
Page 76: Lamps
Lamps At a glance Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in position : the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐ locked. Activating/deactivating "Settings" "Lighting" "Welcome light" Rear fog lamps* Front fog lamps* Automatic headlamp control/adaptive light control*/High-beam Assistant*/welcome lamps*/daytime running lights...
Page 77: Automatic Headlamp Control
Roadside parking lamps The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐ light or if there is precipitation. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
Page 78 To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive The system responds to light from oncoming light control directs light towards the front pas‐ traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐ senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill. equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
Page 79: Interior Lamps
Interior lamps ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. General information The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps Camera and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐...
Page 80: Safety
Safety Airbags Front airbag, driver Side airbag Front airbag, front passenger Knee airbags Head airbag Front airbags Protective action Front airbags help protect the driver and front Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ passenger by responding to frontal impacts in tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐...
Page 81: Deactivation System
▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not desired triggering of the airbag, either of which attach holders such as for navigation instru‐...
Page 82: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that position of the driver's and front passenger could press against the seat from below. seats. To maintain the accuracy of this function over Indicator lamp for the front passenger the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a airbags corresponding message appears on the Control Display.
Page 83: Resetting The System
System limits ing driving. The tires are shown in green and "TPM active" is shown on the Control Display. Sudden tire damage The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you Sudden serious tire damage caused by drive away again, the process resumes auto‐ external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐...
Page 84 the next opportunity and have them re‐ Continued driving with a flat tire placed if necessary. Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Run-flat tires* A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a You can continue driving with a damaged tire at change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐...
Page 85: Brake Force Display
Brake force display* the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on The concept the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐ bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐ tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐...
Page 86: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Antilock Brake System ABS Indicator/warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ trols the drive forces and brake forces. ing. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has The vehicle remains steerable even during full failed.
Page 87: Hdc Hill Descent Control
xDrive The system ensures maximum forward momen‐ tum on special road conditions, e.g., unplowed xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐ snowy roads, but driving stability is limited. hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
Page 88 Display The selected speed is displayed in the instrument cluster. ▷ Green: the system is actively braking the vehicle. ▷ Orange: the system is on standby. Malfunction ▷ Press up the rocker switch to the point of A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐ resistance: the speed increases gradually.
Page 89: Dynamic Driving Control
SPORT+ It also varies the steering force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ speed. pension during limited driving stabilization. This results in a sporty steering response. In ad‐ Dynamic Traction Control is switched on. dition, it becomes easier to steer during parking The driver handles several of the stabilization and maneuvering.
Page 90 "SPORT mode" To do so, make the following settings: "Settings" "Control display" Configure the program. This configuration is retrieved when the sport program is activated. "Display driving settings" NORMAL For a balanced tuning with maximum driving sta‐ bilization. Activating NORMAL Press the button.
Page 91: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Cruise control The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. The concept Cruise control can be used. The system is functional at speeds beginning at Switching off approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. Deactivated or interrupted system It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
Page 92 ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ 1 km/h. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Page 93: Pdc Park Distance Control
Brief status display Avoid driving quickly with PDC Brief display in the speedometer: Avoid approaching an object quickly. Selected desired speed Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active. For technical reasons, the system may other‐ If --- appears briefly, conditions may not be ad‐ wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀...
Page 94 ▷ After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving for‐ ▷ When transmission position P is engaged. ward. Volume ▷ Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driv‐ ing forward. You can set the volume of the PDC signal tone, refer to page 147. Switch on the system again if necessary.
Page 95 Display on the Control Display System limits Check the traffic situation as well Switching on the backup camera via Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ iDrive hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident With PDC activated: could result from road users or objects located "Rear view camera"...
Page 96 Assistance functions Parking using pathway and turning circle lines Functional requirement Position the vehicle so that the turning circle ▷ The backup camera is switched on. lines lead to within the limits of the parking space. ▷ The tailgate is fully closed. Pathway lines Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding...
Page 97: Top View
Activating the assistance functions Camera More than one assistance function can be active at the same time. Showing the parking aid lines "Parking aid lines" Pathway and turning circle lines are displayed. Showing the obstacle marking "Obstacle marking" The camera lens is located in the handle of the Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Page 98 Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras.◀ Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running.
Page 99: Head-Up Display
Displaying the turning circle and In this way, the driver can get information with‐ pathway lines out averting his or her eyes from the road. ▷ The static, red turning circle line shows the Display visibility space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the The visibility of the displays in the Head-up Dis‐...
Page 100: Adjusting The Height
The brightness is adjusted. When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be addi‐ tionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 79. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Adjusting the height "Settings"...
Page 101: Climate Control
Climate control Automatic climate control Vent settings Temperature Air volume Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation AUTO program Cooling function Interior temperature sensor — always keep clear Rear window defroster Recirculated-air mode 10 Seat heating* 49 Climate control functions in detail Air volume, manual Turn the wheel to set the desired Manual air distribution...
Page 102: Rear Window Defroster
Defrosting windows and removing Air volume, air distribution, and temperature are condensation controlled automatically. Press the button. Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences, the air is directed to the Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ windshield, side windows, upper body, and into moved from the windshield and the front side the footwell.
Page 103 Microfilter More information can be found in the service re‐ quirements display, refer to page 73. The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance of your vehicle. Automatic climate control with enhanced features* Vent settings ALL program Temperature, left...
Page 104: Maximum Cooling
The programs can be combined as necessary. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ trols the program so as to prevent window con‐ Temperature densation as much as possible. Turn the wheel to set the desired To switch off the program: press the button temperature.
Page 105: All Program
If the windows are fogged over, switch off When using the automatic climate control, con‐ the recirculated-air mode and press the densation water, refer to page 122, develops AUTO button to utilize the condensation that exits underneath the vehicle. sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the Rear window defroster windshield.
Page 106 Ventilation Toward red: warmer. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ Front ventilation row 3. Parked-car ventilation* The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehicle interior and lowers its temperature, if necessary. The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature, either directly or by using two preset switch-on times.
Page 107: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Integrated universal remote Programming control* The concept This system can replace up to three different hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐ mote-controlled equipment, such as garage doors or lighting systems. The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐ grammed on one of the three memory buttons.
Page 108 To do so: Press the button on the receiver of the de‐ vice to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds ▷ Read the instructions of the hand-held for the next step. transmitter. Press the programmed memory button of ▷ Press the memory button of the universal the universal remote control three times.
Page 109: Connecting Electrical Devices
Center armrest The cigarette lighter is located in the center con‐ sole. Remove the cover. Push in the lighter. Rear center console* The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Connecting electrical devices Sockets The lighter socket can be used for electrical de‐ vices up to approx.
Page 110: Cargo Area
In the storage compartment below the cargo area floor* Reach under the cover and push it up. Pull the cover back horizontally. The socket is located in the storage compart‐ Trunk cover with partition net: ment under the cargo area floor. Removing Remove the cover.
Page 111 With the through-loading system:* no one reaches into the area of movement of the Enlarging the cargo area rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down. Otherwise, injury or damage may General information result.◀ The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down Locking the backrest the rear seat backrest.
Page 112: Partition Net
Folding down the sides row. This is best performed from the rear seat. The right side can be folded down separately. The left side can be folded down in combination with the middle section. If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed in reverse order.
Page 113 If the partition net is no longer needed: proceed in reverse order. Finally, slide the case forward into both brackets on the sides until it engages. The red warning fields disappear. Tug on the case to check if it is properly locked in place.
Page 114: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Storage compartments USB interface for data transfer The following storage compartments are avail‐ able in the vehicle interior: ▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger side, refer to page 114. ▷ Storage compartment in the front center armrest, refer to page 114. ▷...
Page 115: Clothes Hooks
Connection for an external audio device Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. To open: press the button. This can be used to connect an external audio To close: push both covers back in, one after the device, such as a CD or MP3 player. other.
Page 116 Storage compartments in the Hooks/multi-function hook cargo area Storage space under the floor cover Multi-function hooks are available on the left and right* cargo area walls. Retaining strap* Raise the floor panel. A retaining strap is available on the right side trim The storage space under the floor panel is sub‐...
Page 117 Lashing eyes in the cargo area with rail* ▷ Lashing eyes on the rail system. ▷ Eyes behind the seats on the cargo area wall. To secure the cargo, refer to page 123, with ▷ Eyes in the D-pillar. nets or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with The eyes are located on both sides of the cargo 4 lashing eyes.
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Page 119: 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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 120: Things To Remember When Driving
Things to remember when driving Breaking-in period above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life. General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to General driving notes each other. The following instructions will help achieve a Closing the tailgate long vehicle life and good economy.
Page 121: Driving Through Water
Mobile communication devices in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. vehicle You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Mobile communication devices in the ve‐ Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from hicle the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its It is advised that you do not use mobile commu‐...
Page 122 Avoid load on the brakes No fluids in the trunk Avoid placing excessive load on the brake Make sure that fluids do not leak into the system. Light but consistent brake pressure can trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.◀ lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐...
Page 123: Securing Cargo
Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the Lashing eyes in the cargo area with a less cargo that can be transported.
Page 124: Saving Fuel
Roof-mounted luggage rack Saving fuel Note General information Roof-mounted luggage racks are only available Your vehicle contains advanced technology for for vehicles with roof rails*. the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐ sions. Special rack system as optional Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐ accessory ferent factors.
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Page 127: Navigation
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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 128 Navigation* Navigation system "Enter address" General information The navigation system can determine the pre‐ cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐ ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination. Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
Page 129: Address Book
Select the numbers. All streets of the selected state/province are offered. The associated town/city is dis‐ Change to the list of postal codes and towns/ played after the street name. cities. Highlight the entry. Select an entry. Entering a street and intersection Select "Street"...
Page 130 If the mobile phone* does not display the "Store position as contact" or "Add position contacts with addresses, they must first be to contact" Destination checked, refer to page 186. Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with isting contact from the list.
Page 131: Last Destinations
Last destinations Special destinations At a glance Opening the search for special destinations The destinations previously entered are stored automatically. To select special destinations, e.g., hotels or tourist attractions: The destinations can be called up and used as a destination for destination guidance. "Navigation"...
Page 132 The display depends on the scale of the map and the category. Destination entry via BMW Assist* A connection is established to the Concierge service, refer to page 196. Select the destination with crosshairs.
Page 133 Destination entry by voice* ▷ To change the scale: turn the controller. ▷ To shift the map: move the controller in General information the required direction. ▷ Instructions for voice activation system, re‐ ▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the fer to page 25.
Page 134 Entering a town/city separately Say the house number. The name of the town/city can be said as a Say each digit separately. word* or spelled out. Continue making the entry as prompted by With the destination entry menu displayed: the system. Planning a trip with intermediate Press the button on the steering destinations...
Page 135: Destination Guidance
Starting the trip ▷ "Reposition dest. in the trip": move an intermediate destination to another po‐ After all intermediate destinations are en‐ sition in the list. tered, highlight the first destination. ▷ "Delete dest. in the trip" If the second destination, for example, is highlighted when destination guidance is ▷...
Page 136 Continuing destination guidance tive route guidance. The individual sug‐ gestions are highlighted in color. If the destination was not reached during the last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. "Resume guidance" Route criteria General information ▷ The route calculated can be influenced by selecting certain criteria.
Page 137: Lane Information
Lane information "Navigation" On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes "Route information" are marked in the arrow view by a triangle. "New route for:" ▷ Solid triangle: best lane. "Remove blocking" ▷ Empty triangle: possible lane. However, an‐ other lane change may be needed shortly. Gas station recommendation The remaining range is calculated and gas sta‐...
Page 138 Saving the spoken instructions on the The traffic signs indicate the significance of the programmable memory buttons obstruction. The function for switching the spoken instruc‐ ▷ Red traffic sign: the obstruction affects the tions on/off can be stored on a programmable planned route or direction.
Page 139 ▷ With the Professional navigation system: Certain BMW models equipped with navi‐ "Satellite images" gation have the capability to display real- Depending on availability and resolution, time traffic information. If your system has...
Page 140 Traffic bulletins on the map D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect, When the traffic situation/gray card is activated, special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐...
Page 141 "Settings" ▷ Traffic bulletins that are relevant to the route are always shown. "Traffic conditions/gray map" ▷ For your own safety, traffic bulletins that no‐ Symbols in the map view tify you of potentially dangerous situations, such as wrong-way drivers, cannot be hid‐ Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐...
Page 142: What To Do If
lated route may lead through the traffic ob‐ After interrupting your trip, follow the instruc‐ struction. tions on the Control Display. ▷ Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐ Viewing the status less of the setting. To activate dynamic destination guidance: Press the button. "Navigation"...
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Page 145: 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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 146: Tone
Tone General information Adjusting the equalizer "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" The sound settings are stored for the remote "Tone" control currently in use. "Equalizer" Select the desired setting. Treble, bass, balance, and fader ▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribution. ▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution. Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader "CD/Multimedia", "Radio"...
Page 147 Volume ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume control. ▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐ pared to the entertainment sound output. ▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, such as the safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐ tertainment sound output. ▷...
Page 148: Radio
Radio Controls Storing a station "Radio" "FM" or "AM" Highlight the desired station. Change entertainment sources Change station/track Programmable memory buttons Press the controller for an extended period. Volume, on/off Select the desired memory location. Change wave band The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 149: Additional Information
RDS* In areas in which the station is not continuously received in digital mode, the playback switches RDS broadcasts additional information, such as between analog and digital reception. Due to the station name, in the FM wave band. When time delayed broadcasting, there may be repe‐ playing a station with multiple frequencies, the titions or interruptions.
Page 150: Satellite Radio
Additional information on the Internet: "Category" www.nws.noaa.gov. Satellite radio* General information The channels are offered in predefined pack‐ ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐ phone. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐ Navigation bar overview gory. Select the desired channel. Symbol Function The phone number and an electronic serial...
Page 151: Selecting A Category
The phone number and an electronic serial Press the controller again. number, ESN, are displayed. Press the controller again to confirm the Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐ highlighted channel. nels. Selecting channels You can only listen to enabled channels. The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 152 Opening the timeshift function "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio" "Replay - Time shift" "Replay - Time shift" "Automatic time shift" To deactivate: "Automatic time shift". Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list. Available favorites are artist, track, game, league, and team.
Page 153 Opening the favorites Selecting a region If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐ "Radio" lowing message appears for approx. 20 sec‐ "Satellite radio" onds: "Favorite alert!". Open "Options". "Favorites" "Set jump" Select the symbol while the message is shown. Select the desired region.
Page 154 Stored stations General information It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Calling up a station "Radio" "Presets" Select the desired station. Storing a station The station currently selected is stored. "Radio" "Presets" "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐...
Page 155: Cd/Multimedia
CD/multimedia Controls Select the desired CD or DVD. Change the entertainment source Symbol Meaning Eject CD/DVD CD/DVD* player CD/DVD* drive DVD changer* Change station/track Programmable memory buttons Playable formats Volume, on/off ▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD CD/DVD* audio (video part only), DVD video*.
Page 156: Random Playback
Selecting the track using the iDrive Displaying information on the track Audio CDs If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically: Select the desired track to begin playback. ▷ Interpret. ▷ Album track. CDs/DVDs* with compressed audio files ▷...
Page 157 Automatic repeat* Select a DVD with video content. The selected CDs or DVDs are repeated auto‐ "DVD menu" matically. Video playback* Country codes Only DVDs with the code of the home region can be played back; also refer to the information on the DVD.
Page 158 "DVD menu" "Subtitles" The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐ Select the desired language or "Do not pends on the contents of the DVD. display subtitles". To select menu items: move the controller and press it. To change to the video menu: turn the controller and press it.
Page 159: Dvd Changer
DVD changer* "Additional options" "Zoom mode" In the cargo area Selecting a track The DVD changer is stored behind the left side trim in the cargo area. DVD video: Turn the controller when the DVD menu is Controls and displays displayed.
Page 160 Sliding in CDs/DVDs To eliminate the malfunction: Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs Press one of the buttons: on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/ ▷ DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged. Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; this ▷...
Page 161 Home-recorded CDs/DVDs Do not remove the cover ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with BMW CD/DVD players and changers are home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do data creation or recording processes, or not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise, poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.
Page 162: Music Collection
DTS Digital Surround™ This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; Manufactured under license under U.S. #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, Patent Numbers: 5,451,942; #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pend‐ and other patents granted and registered in the ing.
Page 163: Music Search
"Storing..." Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ face in the glove compartment, refer to page 114. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Open "Options". "Music data import/export" "Import music (USB)" "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Continuing the storage process "CD/Multimedia"...
Page 164 Current playback Select the desired category. The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search, or the album that was selected last. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" "Current playback" Select the desired entry: ▷ Select "A-Z search", refer to page 24, and input the desired entry.
Page 165 The first track is played automatically, if pos‐ Highlight the desired album. sible. Open "Options". "Rename album" Change directories if needed to select tracks. Select the letters individually. To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from Random playback...
Page 166: External Devices
Music collection "Music data import/export" "Restore music from USB" Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored on a Deleting the music collection USB device. Make sure there is enough free "CD/Multimedia" memory capacity on the USB device. "Music collection"...
Page 167 Connect the headphones or line-out connector Connectors for external devices of the device to the jack plug. ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ Playback ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that Connect the audio device, switch it on and are supported by the USB audio interface.
Page 168: Usb Audio Interface
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone Copy protection with the AUX-IN port and USB in‐ Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐ terface using the special cable agement (DRM) cannot be played. adapter or with the USB interface using the flexible adapter cable*. Playback The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐...
Page 169: Bluetooth Audio
all results that contain that sequence are Open "Options". displayed. "Random" ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐ vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐ peratures;...
Page 170 Requirements Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the device display. ▷ The device is suitable. Information under www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth. Prompt via iDrive or the device to enter the same Bluetooth passkey. ▷ The device is ready for operation. Enter the passkey and confirm. ▷...
Page 171 "External devices" "CD/Multimedia" Select the symbol. "Bluetooth (audio)" If necessary, "Bluetooth audio". Select the desired device from the list of paired devices. Open "Options". "Configure phone" "Audio" "OK" Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐ Connecting the device essary.
Page 172: Software Update
Software updates and related current informa‐ life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap- tion is available at www.bmw.com/update. in adapter or via the charging cable. Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐...
Page 173 All listed software updates are removed. Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, BMW Assist*, Of‐ fice functions*, and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again. This also applies to displaying the currently installed software version.
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Page 175: 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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 176: Professional Mobile Phone Preparation Package
Professional mobile phone preparation package* At a glance Approved mobile phones Details on which mobile phones and external The concept devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐ ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐ Mobile phones or other external devices such as age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/blue‐...
Page 177: Audio Source
Requirements Activating/deactivating the additional functions ▷ The mobile phone is suitable. "Telephone" ▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation. "Bluetooth (telephone)" ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on the mobile phone. Open "Options". ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be made Select the desired additional function.
Page 178 Select the functions for which the mobile "Bluetooth (telephone)" phone is to be used. Select the device that is to be connected. "OK" The functions that were assigned to the device If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone before unpairing are assigned to the device appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Page 179 What to do if... ▷ It may not be possible to display phone book entries with special characters. Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to page 176. ▷ The number of phone book entries being stored is too high. The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐ nected.
Page 180: Incoming Call
To adjust: turn the controller. Via the button on the steering wheel To store: press the controller. Press the button. Incoming call Via the instrument cluster* Receiving calls "End call" If the number of the caller is stored in the phone Entering a phone number book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed.
Page 181: Phone Book
"Telephone" "Telephone" "Active calls" Select the contact from a list or "Dial number". "Hold" "Keypad dialing" The existing call is put on hold. Enter the DTMF code via iDrive. Dial the new phone number or select it from a list. Phone book "Return"...
Page 182 phone number. The connection is being estab‐ "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing lished. contact" Select "New phone number" or contact. Editing a contact Select the type of number: "Home", Changing the entries in "Contacts". When a "Business", "Mobile" or "Other" contact is changed, the changes are not stored Complete the entries if necessary.
Page 183: Mobile Phone
Hands-free system Inserting the snap-in adapter Press the button and remove the cover. General information Calls that are being made on the hands-free system can be continued on the mobile phone and vice versa. From the mobile phone to the hands- free system Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued on the...
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Page 185: Office
Do not use Office while driving well if this function is supported by the mobile To avoid becoming distracted and posing phone, and contacts from the BMW Search ad‐ an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ dress book* are displayed. The addresses can...
Page 186 Checking the address as a destination* Symbol Storage location An address that is to be used for destination No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not guidance must match the navigation data con‐ been checked as a destination. tained in the vehicle. The address can be checked for this purpose.
Page 187: Deleting Contacts
Personal Profile, refer to page 33. The contacts Symbol Meaning stored in the vehicle are exported, but not those from the mobile phone or from BMW Search*. Home phone number. Deleting contacts Business phone number. Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are Mobile phone number.
Page 188 Saving the sender in the contacts ▷ My Info* messages from the BMW Assist Portal. Highlight the desired message. ▷ Messages from the BMW Assist Concierge Open "Options". service*. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing ▷ E-mails from the mobile phone.
Page 189 "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select the desired e-mail. destination" Displaying e-mail contacts If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐ mitted by the mobile phone, this information is displayed in the e-mail. "Sender/Recipient" If the e-mail addresses are stored in the con‐ tacts, the contact is displayed.
Page 190 The appointments on the current day are Display the contact or select the phone displayed. number: ▷ Select the contact to display contact de‐ Selecting the calendar day tails. Select the date. ▷ Select the phone number to establish a connection directly.
Page 191 Displaying the task Displaying the note Select the desired task. Select the desired note. Scroll in the task if necessary: ▷ Turn the controller. ▷ Select the symbol. Using contact data If phone numbers of e-mail addresses are in‐ cluded in the task, they can be used directly or stored under contacts.
Page 192: Reading Out Loud
Appointments are older than 20 days or are "Office" more than 50 days in the future. "Reminders" The tasks have been marked as completed Select the desired reminder. or have a due date that lies more than The corresponding appointment or the task are 90 days in the future.
Page 193: Contacts
Contacts* General information Specifying the home address A home address can be stored. It appears at the Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐ top of the contact list. dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐ igation. "Home"...
Page 194: Deleting Contacts
Editing a contact Exporting/importing contacts Select the desired contact. Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile, refer to page 33. "Edit contact" Deleting contacts "My contacts" Highlight the contact. Open "Options". "Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts". Change the entries. Move the controller to the left.
Page 195: Bmw Assist
BMW Assist services request a BMW service appointment. will be available. The BMW Assist system can be reactivated by a service center after you sign a ▷...
Page 196: Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance BMW TeleService are typically activated in the vehicle. At a glance Even if the BMW TeleService are not active, a voice contact to Roadside Assistance is still BMW Roadside Assistance* can be contacted if possible. assistance is needed in the event of a break‐...
Page 197 BMW Search* Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService At a glance "BMW Assist" A business search can be opened via BMW "Roadside Assistance" Search. "Start service" License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 ACCESS Co., Ltd.
Page 198 3 mph/5 km/h and in some market-specific versions only with the vehicle Back. stationary. Enter the URL. Opening the Internet Bookmarks/favorites. "BMW Assist" Zoom. "Internet" Leave the browser. Navigating with the mouse pointer Select the symbol. Use the mouse pointer to navigate the page.
Page 199 ▷ To select an element: move the mouse "Add to bookmarks" pointer onto the element and press the controller. ▷ To scroll: turn the controller. Status display A symbol at the top left of the screen shows the following statuses: Symbol Meaning No connection possible.
Page 200: Customer Relations
Customer Relations At a glance Contact Customer Relations for information on all aspects of your vehicle. Calling Customer Relations Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService "BMW Assist" "Customer Relations" Automatic Service Request* The Customer Relations phone number is dis‐...
Page 201 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 Data transfer* valid Assist contract;...
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Page 203: 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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 204: Refueling
Refueling Fuel cap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not pinch the retaining strap attached Opening to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap.
Page 205: Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel tank capacity Fuel tank capacity: approx. 17.7 US gal/67 liters. Refuel promptly Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 206: Fuel
Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀ Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI 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 207: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/ 160 km/h Safety information For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for optimum driving comfort, note the pressure val‐ The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐ ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to sure influence the following: page 207, and adjust as necessary.
Page 208 Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa in psi/kPa 245/45 R 19 102 V 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38 F: 245/40 R 20 99 Y 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38 R: 275/35 R 20 102 F: 245/40 R 19 98 W 2.2 / 32 Y XL...
Page 209 Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa in psi/kPa F: 245/40 R 19 98 W 2.2 / 32 F: 245/40 R 20 99 Y 2.8 / 41 R: 275/40 R 19 101 2.4 / 35 2.6 / 38 R: 275/35 R 20 102 Y XL F: 245/40 R 19 102...
Page 210: Tire Identification Number
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h Specifications in Tire Identification Number psi/kilopascal with DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3510 cold tires xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design 245/50 R 18 100 V 2.6 / 38...
Page 211: Tire Tread
and differences in road characteristics and cli‐ mate. Winter and all-season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires. Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Tire tread AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop Summer tires on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa‐...
Page 212: Wheel And Tire Combination
In case of tire damage Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ DSC. duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise, To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐...
Page 213: Snow Chains
Run-flat tires* Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ Label sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety.◀ Winter tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Page 214 No snow chains with tires of size 245/45 R Do not mount snow chains on tires of size 245/45 R 19; otherwise, the vehicle can become damaged.◀ Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐ ficiently tight.
Page 215: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Important features in the engine compartment Washer fluid reservoir Jump starting, positive terminal Vehicle identification number* Coolant reservoir Jump starting, negative terminal Oil filler neck Hood Pull the lever. Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
Page 216: Closing The Hood
Press the release handle and open the hood. Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Be careful of protruding parts on the hood. Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protruding parts when the hood is open.◀...
Page 217: Engine Oil
Engine oil General information Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immedi‐ The engine oil consumption is dependent on the ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐ driving style and driving conditions. gine damage.◀ Therefore, check the engine oil level after every ▷...
Page 218: Coolant Level
Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly engine. counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, and then open it. Only use approved BMW High Performance oil. Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30.
Page 219: Maintenance
Maintenance BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US The system obtains information about the road models and Warranty and safety and operational reliability of the vehicle Service Guide Booklet for and takes into account aspects such as a timely vehicle check.
Page 220: Fuel Cap
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control compo‐ nents, in particular the catalytic con‐ verter.
Page 221: Replacing Components
Replacing components Tool kit Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐ sition. Remove the wiper blade toward one side. The tool kit is located under the first aid kit be‐ hind the left folding cover in the cargo area. Replacing the rear wiper blades Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper Wiper blade replacement...
Page 222 Front lamps, bulb replacement Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; At a glance otherwise, there is the danger of getting burned.◀ Halogen headlamps Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system, you should always switch off the lights affected to prevent short circuits.
Page 223: Adaptive Light Control
Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, the reverse order. please contact your BMW center. High beams/headlamp flasher and parking Xenon headlamps*: Low beams lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and High beams/headlamp flasher: 55-watt bulb, H7 bulbs, refer to page 221.
Page 224 Remove the bulb and replace it. Insert the screwdriver from the tool kit, with the flat side facing outward, past the removal Proceed in reverse order to insert the front hook and onto the clip, arrow 1. fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so. Turn signal The turn signals are located next to each low beam in the engine compartment.
Page 225 Tail lamps, bulb replacement Release the nuts. At a glance Remove the tail lamp from the body and de‐ tach the connector. Turn signal Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp. Backup lamp The turn signal is the upper bulb and the tail lamp/brake lamp is the lower bulb on the Brake light bulb holder.
Page 226: Changing Wheels
Jacking points for the vehicle jack Open the tailgate. Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐ row. The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐ cated in the positions shown. Detach the connector. Lug bolt lock* Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp. The backup lamp is the upper lamp and the brake force display is the lower lamp on the bulb holder.
Page 227: Vehicle Battery
Vehicle battery Fuses Maintenance Notes The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ Replacing fuses trolyte will last for the life of the battery. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and Your service center will be glad to advise you on do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute questions regarding the battery.
Page 228: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The radio ready state is switched on. BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐ ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a tablished. wireless communications network sup‐ After the Emergency Request arrives at the ported by BMW Assist.
Page 229: Warning Triangle
Roadside Assistance Assist Response Center may still be able to hear you. Service availability Initiating an Emergency Request Roadside Assistance can be reached around the automatically clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐ Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐ tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Page 230: Starting The Engine
Tow-starting and towing negative terminal. Automatic transmission*: transporting Connecting the cables your vehicle Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Note Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Page 231: Tow Truck
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the tool Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Page 232 Front Rear Tow-starting Automatic transmission* Do not tow-start the vehicle. Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐ edied. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 233: Care
Care Car washes ▷ Deactivate the rain sensor*, refer to page 63, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐ vation. Notes ▷ In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be Steam jets or high-pressure washers triggered by the interior motion sensor of the When using steam jets or high-pressure alarm system*.
Page 234: Vehicle Care
Car care products large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐ BMW recommends using cleaning and care terial vigorously. products from BMW, since these have been Damage from Velcro® fasteners tested and approved. Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other Car care and cleaning products articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Page 235 Rubber components Floor carpets and floor mats* Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐ No objects in the area around the pedals ers. Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sil‐ objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;...
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Page 237: 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 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 238: Technical Data
Technical data Dimensions Width without mirrors, height Vehicle width without mirrors: 74 inches/ 1,881 mm Vehicle height: 66 inches/1,675 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 239 Width with mirrors Vehicle width with mirrors: 82.6 inches/ 2,098 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 240: Engine Specifications
Length, wheel base Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm Vehicle length: 182.7 inches/4,642 mm Smallest turning circle Ø: 39 ft/11.9 m Engine specifications The rated power outputs are established on the basis of fuel grade AKI 91. X3 xDrive 28i Displacement cu in/cm³...
Page 241 X3 xDrive 35i Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.7/2,979 No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 295/400 at engine speed 1,300–5,000 Weights X3 xDrive 28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,136/2,330 Load lbs/kg 903/410 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 Approved rear axle load...
Page 242 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 17.7/67 Fuel quality, refer to page Windshield and headlamp US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5.0 washer system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
Page 243: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation System
Short commands of the voice activation system* General information To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ Instructions for voice activation system, refer to page 25. Adjusting Vehicle Function Command Open the main menu. ›Main menu‹ Open the options. ›Options‹...
Page 244: Vehicle Information
Vehicle information Owner's Manual Function Command Open the Owner's Manual. ›Display Owner's Manual‹ Open the Quick Reference Guide. ›Quick reference‹ Open the index. ›Owner's Manual‹ Open the search by pictures. ›Search by pictures‹ Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer.
Page 245 Function Command Open the route. ›Route information‹ Switch on the spoken instruction. ›Switch on voice instructions‹ Repeat the spoken instruction. ›Repeat voice instructions‹ Switch off the spoken instruction. ›Switch off voice instructions‹ Display the address book. ›Address book‹ Display the most recent destinations. ›Last destinations‹...
Page 246 Function Command Split screen, facing the direction of travel. ›Split screen map in direction of travel‹ Split screen, perspective. ›Split screen perspective‹ Split screen, expanded intersection zoom. ›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹ Split screen scale...feet. ›Split screen scale ... feet‹ e.g., split screen scale 100 feet Split screen scale...meters.
Page 247: Weather Band
Function Command Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹ Open a station. ›Select station‹ 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.
Page 248 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. ›C D ... track ...‹ e.g., CD 3 track 5 Open the CD and Multimedia menu.
Page 249 Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone* Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Open the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹ List of messages. ›Messages‹ Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹...
Page 250 ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ BMW Assist* Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Search‹ Open the Internet. ›Internet‹ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
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Page 252: Everything From A To Z
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ sole Automatic Hold ing/deactivating All around the headliner Automatic locking BMW Assist All around the steering Automatic recirculated-air BMW EfficientDynamics, refer wheel control to Saving fuel ALL program, automatic cli‐ Automatic tailgate BMW homepage mate control Automatic transmission with BMW Internet page All-season tires, refer to Win‐...
Page 253 Brake force display CD/DVD Condensation on win‐ Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ CDs, storing dows 102, play Cell phone Condensation under the vehi‐ Brake lights, adaptive Center armrest Brake pads, breaking in Center console Condition Based Service Braking, notes Central locking system Breakdown assis‐...
Page 254 Display in front windshield Electronic displays, instru‐ External temperature dis‐ Display, instrument cluster ment cluster play Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ Electronic engine oil level External temperature warn‐ ment lighting check Displays Electronic Stability Program Eyes for securing cargo Displays, cleaning ESP, refer to DSC Disposal, coolant Emergency detection, remote...
Page 255 Fuel filler flap Headlamp washer system Individual settings, refer to Fuel gauge Headliner Personal Profile Fuel quality Head restraints Inflation pressure, tires Fuel, tank capacity Head restraints, front Info display, refer to Com‐ Fuse Head restraints, rear puter Head-up Display Information on the navigation Head-up Display, care data...
Page 256 Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Locks, doors, and win‐ Marking, run-flat tires Access dows Master key, refer to Remote Key Memory, refer to Personal Low beams control Profile Low beams, automatic, refer to Maximum cooling Kickdown, automatic trans‐ High-beam Assistant Maximum speed, winter mission Lower back support...
Page 257 NORMAL program, Dynamic Parked-car ventilation Radio Driving Control Parked vehicle, condensa‐ Radio-operated key, refer to Notes 6, tion Remote control Number of cylinders, en‐ Parking aid, refer to PDC Radio ready state gine Parking brake Rain sensor Nylon rope for tow-starting/ Parking lamps Random towing...
Page 258 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ Summer tires, tread Screw thread for tow fit‐ nostics Supplementary text mes‐ ting Software update sages Search, refer to BMW Spare fuse Suspension settings Search Special destinations, naviga‐ Switch for Dynamic Driving Seat and mirror memory tion...
Page 259 Technical data Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ Vehicle paint TeleService tion Vehicle storage Temperature, automatic cli‐ Traffic situation/gray card Vehicle wash mate control 102, Transmission, automatic Ventilation Temperature display, external Transporting children Ventilation, refer to Parked-car temperature safely ventilation Temperature, engine oil Tread, tires Version of the navigation Terminal, starting aid...
Page 260 Windshield wipers, fold-out position Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Wrench xDrive Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement Your individual vehicle Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 190 - 12 10 500...
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