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Owner's Manual for Contents Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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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.
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Telephone page 272. Office Contacts Using this Owner's Manual BMW ConnectedDrive Notes Mobility At a glance Refueling Cockpit Fuel iDrive...
All options and special equipment are marked Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is with an asterisk *. available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐...
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 ▷...
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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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Cockpit All around the steering wheel Opening and closing the rear win‐ Front fog lamps* 87 dow 44 Open and close windows together 44 Parking lamps 84 Open and close rear windows 43 Open and close front windows 43 beams 84 Exterior mirror operation 59 Driver assistance systems* Automatic headlamp con‐...
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High-beam Assistant* 86 Voice activation* 25 Roadside parking lamps 85 Telephone* 196 Computer 76 12 Steering column stalk, right Windshield wipers 69 Steering wheel buttons, left Store speed* 106 Rain sensor* 70 Resume speed 107 Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps* 70 Cruise control on/off, inter‐ Start/stop the engine and switch rupt 106 the ignition on/off 66...
Instrument cluster Fuel gauge 74 External temperature 75 Speedometer Electronic displays 16 Indicator/warning lamps 14 Miles, trip miles 76 Tachometer 75 Clock 79 Engine oil temperature 75 10 Reset miles 76 Indicator/warning lamps Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Instrument cluster Turn signal Parking brake Parking brake in Canadian models Automatic Hold* The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Symbol Function or system Symbol Function or system High beams Emissions High-beam Assistant* Brake system Parking lamps, headlamp control Brake system in Canadian models Antilock Brake System ABS Cruise control* Lane departure warning* Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐ dian models DSC Dynamic Stability Control Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in...
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Instrument cluster, electronic displays Symbols and messages, e.g., warnings 14 Selection list, e.g., radio 76 Range 74 Transmission displays 73 Computer 76 Navigation display* 146 Service display 81 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
All around the center console All around the interior rearview mir‐ Opening and closing the converti‐ ror 18 top 46 Control Display 19 PDC Park Distance Con‐ Glove compartment 132 trol* 107 vent 126 View* 112 Hazard warning system 248 Backup camera* 110 Parking assistant* 115 Central locking system 39 Side View* 114 Radio 166 Dynamic Driving...
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All around the interior rearview mirror Emergency Request* 248 Interior lamps 87 Reading lamps* 87 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag* 90 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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‐...
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.
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: ▷...
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Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Traffic bulletins* are switched on. HD Radio™* is switched on. Satellite radio* is switched on. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
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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*.
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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.
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.
Example: playing back a CD ▷ The volume is stored for the remote control currently in use. Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary. Notes on Emergency Requests Press the button on the steering wheel. Do not use the voice activation system to initiate ›C D and multimedia‹...
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle The integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ ▷ "Owner's Manual" played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐ bed therein. Components of the integrated Owner's Manual The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐...
Storing Press the button or move the controller Select "Owner's Manual" via the iDrive. to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed. Press the desired button for more "Display Owner's Manual" than 2 seconds. Opening when a Check Control Executing message is displayed Press the button.
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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 following locks: Locking ▷...
Personal Profile New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your The concept service center. Personal Profile concept Loss of the remote controls You can set several of your vehicle's functions Lost remote controls can be blocked by your to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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"Profiles" "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. USB interface, refer to page 132: "USB device" Renaming profiles "Settings" Exporting profiles "Profiles" Most settings of the active profile and the saved The current profile is selected.
Display profile list during start ▷ Backup camera, refer to page 110: selec‐ tion of functions and type of display. The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile. ▷ Side View, refer to page 114: selection of the display type.
Operating from the inside "Unlock button:" Via the button for the central locking system. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only" If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap and the compartment in the center Only the driver's door and the fuel filler armrest remain unlocked.
Locking Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature Press the button on the remote control. Briefly press the button on the remote control. Do not lock from the outside The duration can be set in the Control Display. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be Opening the trunk lid unlocked from inside without special knowl‐...
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Pinch hazard when moving back the seat ▷ LX8CAS2. If this function is used, first make sure that ▷ MYTCAS4. the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty. Compliance statement: Otherwise, people can be injured or objects This device complies with part 15 of the FCC damaged when the seat is moved back.◀...
Manual operation ▷ Pull the door opener twice individually on each door: the first time unlocks the door, If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock the second time opens it. the vehicle using a key via the door lock on the driver's door.
If the compartment in the center armrest is ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. locked, it is not possible to open the trunk lid. ▷ Press the button on the remote This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked us‐...
Locking the vehicle* Functional requirements ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ ence nearby. ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle. ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. ▷...
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with Unlocking the trunk lid separately the remote control or at the door lock*, the alarm Press on the top half of the BMW emblem on the system is armed or disarmed at the same time. trunk lid.
Switching off the alarm convertible top is open. Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally. ▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control. ▷ With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the Avoiding unintentional alarms remote control with you, pull on the door The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor handle.
Similarly, the windows close while the switch is being pulled. ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ ance point. All side windows open automatically. Pressing again stops the motion. Similarly, the windows are automatically closed when the switch is pulled past the resistance point.
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain ▷ Event when the convertible top is closed, situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀ only store valuables in the locked cargo area. ▷ At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the Window accessories passenger compartment cause the conver‐...
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Convertible top switch ▷ When the convertible top is opened during driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may result in an accident. If possible, do not move the convertible top while driving in reverse because rearward vision is severely im‐ paired while the convertible top is in motion.
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Cargo area partition ▷ Right LED flashes red after the switch is re‐ leased: operating sequence has not yet con‐ cluded. ▷ Right LED comes on red when the switch is pulled: cargo area partition is flipped up, trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐ tion.
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Manually lowering rear window The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐ cated in front of the rear window in the center beneath the convertible top well storage cover. Have a second person slightly raise the con‐ vertible top well storage cover, arrow 1, and hold it.
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Keep the convertible top well storage cover Grasp the convertible top well storage cover open, e.g. with your shoulder. on both sides, swing it up until it reaches its limit position and hold it in place. Lift out the convertible top and the conver‐ tible top ends on both sides simultaneously Remove the cover in the center of the front and swing it forward.
With the cover ends placed high, close the In the rear, raise the inner lining of the con‐ convertible top well storage cover. vertible top. Place the adapter on the red- marked pin of the convertible top mecha‐ nism. Fold down the two convertible top ends on the convertible top well storage cover.
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Installation Install the wind deflector on the vehicle with the right retaining pin and the two rear ones Remove wind deflector from the protective in the corresponding openings. jacket and unfold it. Push the left retaining pin into the provided Press the upper and lower parts together opening until it latches.
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To release the two lateral retaining pins, pull the corresponding handle forward a little and them pull it to the side. Folding up On the left side, pull the handle of the retaining pin on the wind deflector all the way back and release the latch.
Adjusting Sitting safely At a glance 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 56. ▷...
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* Multifunctional seat* Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Active seat* Select the required seat. Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐ tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution. Front active seat ventilation* Press the button. The LED lights up. The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans.
Safety belts Buckling the belt Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. Notes Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. Although airbags enhance safety by providing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the added protection, they are not a substitute for belt buckle.
▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, on the head restraints. ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀...
Entering the rear Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory* Note General information Folding back and locking the backrest Before driving away, fold back and lock the backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seat movement may cause an accident.◀ Unlocking the backrest Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐...
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. accident.◀ The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐ Safety mode trol currently in use.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. dimming feature* For example, this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets. ▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded away manually. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx.
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Adjusting The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐ rections. Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer to page 58. Assistance getting in and out The steering wheel temporarily moves into the highest position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle.
Transporting children safely The right place for children Installing child restraint fixing systems Note Notes Children in the vehicle Manufacturer's information for child re‐ Do not leave children unattended in the straint fixing systems vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the To select, mount and use child restraint fixing doors.◀...
Note width again and do not call up a memory posi‐ tion. Manufacturer's information for LATCH Backrest width for the child seat child restraint fixing systems Before installing a child restraint fixing To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ system in the front passenger seat, the backrest ing systems, observe the operating and safety width must be opened completely.
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This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child re‐ straint system, nor a booster cushion, requirer‐ ing the use of a tether strap can be properly se‐ cured in the vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Driving Start/Stop button Ignition off Automatic transmission*: press the Start/Stop The concept button again, and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time. Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop starts the engine.
Starting the engine The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts. General information Enclosed areas Engine stop Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
Parking brake The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐ nal sounds and the brake lamps light up. The concept Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
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For your safety When the parking brake, refer to page 67, is set manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐ Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold matically. is automatically deactivated and the parking brake is set: Driving ▷ The engine is switched off. Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐...
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Turn signal, high beams, High beams, headlamp flasher headlamp flasher Turn signal Using turn signals ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2. Washer/wiper system Press the lever beyond the resistance point. Switching the wipers on/off and brief To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐...
Switching off and brief wipe Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐ age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐ tion.◀ Rain sensor sensitivity Press the wiper levers down. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐...
Windshield washer nozzles Washer fluid reservoir The washer jets are automatically heated* Adding washer fluid whenever the ignition is switched on. Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to Fold-out position of the wipers avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot Required when changing the wiper blades or engine parts.
Automatic transmission with otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock. Steptronic* Depress the brake until you start driv‐ Transmission positions To prevent the vehicle from creeping after D Drive, automatic position you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ Position for normal vehicle operation.
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Engaging P engine speed is too high, the transmission does not shift down. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Ending the sport program/manual mode Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Displays Instrument cluster At a glance Fuel gauge External temperature Speedometer Electronic displays Indicator/warning lamps Miles, trip miles Tachometer Clock Oil temperature 10 Display/reset miles Fuel gauge ▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer. The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.
Displaying the cruising range Coolant temperature "Settings" Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐ come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ "Info display" played. "Additional indicators" Check the coolant level, refer to page 239. External temperature External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/ +3 ℃, a signal sounds.
Selection lists in the The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster. instrument cluster Energy recovery The concept The energy of motion of the ve‐ hicle is converted to electrical en‐ ergy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be low‐...
Calling up information on the info Select the desired displays. display Information in detail Press the computer button on the turn signal lever. Range Information is displayed on the info display of the Displays the estimated cruising range available instrument cluster. with the remaining fuel.
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.
Settings on the Control Resetting the fuel consumption or speed Display "Vehicle Info" Time "Onboard info" "Cons." or "Speed" Setting the time zone* "Settings" "Time/Date" "Time zone" Select the desired time zone. The time zone is stored. Setting the time "Settings"...
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Date "Language:" Setting the date "Settings" "Time/Date" "Date:" Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed. Press the controller. Make the necessary settings for the month Select the desired language. and year. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ The date is stored.
"Service required" "Settings" Required maintenance procedures and le‐ "Control display" gally mandated inspections are displayed. "Brightness" Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐ tion. Symbols Symbols Description No service is currently required. The deadline for service or a le‐ Turn the controller until the desired bright‐...
Open "Options". It is shown on the Control Display. "Last Service Request" Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, the Check Control following functions can be selected. ▷ "Owner's Manual" The concept Display additional information about the The Check Control system monitors functions Check Control message in the integrated in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in owner's manual.
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"Check Control" Select the text message. Messages after trip completion Malfunctions indicated during a trip are dis‐ played again after the ignition is switched off. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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*...
Switching off The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are switched Adaptive light control* on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐...
Switching the high beams on and off Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has manually failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ sible. High-beam Assistant* The concept When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on and off.
Camera The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting. The camera is located on the front of the interior rearview mirror. Interior lamps Keep the area in front of the interior rearview mirror clear.
Safety Airbags Front airbag, driver Side airbag Front airbag, front passenger Knee airbags Front airbags Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in ▷...
Functional readiness of the airbag ▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting system correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐ occur if the front airbag is triggered. ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights ▷...
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated. In this case, change the sitting position so that The system generally detects children seated in the front passenger airbags are activated and a child seat, especially in the child seats that the indicator lamp goes out.
Rollover protection system Push the lever to the side and hold it in this position. The concept The rollover protection system is activated dur‐ ing an accident or a critical driving situation, when there is extreme tilt with respect to the longitudinal axis or when there is loss of ground contact.
One wheel is yellow system will operate properly. Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in sure and after every tire or wheel change. the indicated tire. System limits All wheels are yellow Sudden tire damage...
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Start the engine - do not drive away. have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset". If an identification is not possible, please Drive away. contact the service center. The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting Rectify the flat tire.
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When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ have the service center check it if necessary. duced lane stability during braking, a longer ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by braking distance, and altered self-steering your service center.
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main continuously illuminated. This sequence The system could be delayed or malfunction in will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups the following situations: as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐ ▷ When the system has not been initialized. function indicator is illuminated, the system may ▷...
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been initialized. In this case, initialize the Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. system. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐ have been initialized.
Lane departure warning* Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has The concept been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐ brating. This system issues a warning at speeds above approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.
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Malfunctions The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly. Steering wheel vibration Before you change lanes after setting the turn Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibra‐ signal, the system issues a warning in the situa‐ tion causes the system to overheat. tions described above.
Warning Radar sensors If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes brightly. The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the crit‐ ical zone.
Brake force display* The concept ▷ During normal brake application, the outer brake lamps light up. ▷ During heavy brake application, the inner brake lamps light up in addition. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Driving stability control systems Antilock Brake System ABS DSC Dynamic Stability Control ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ ing. The concept The vehicle remains steerable even during full DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels brake applications, thus increasing active when driving away and accelerating.
Dynamic Damping Control* ▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads. The concept ▷ When rocking the vehicle or driving off in deep snow or on loose surfaces. This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐ ▷...
The rear wheels are turned to the same angle as The stability-enhancing intervention may be de‐ the front wheels. activated. In critical situations, Integral Active Steering can Proceed cautiously and drive defensively. specifically steer the front and rear wheels to Have the system checked.
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To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again The indicator lamp lights up: TRACTION as soon as possible. is activated. Activating DSC OFF SPORT+ Press and hold the button, but not lon‐ Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the pension during limited driving stabilization.
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Program selection "Settings" "SPORT mode" Pressing the button displays a list of the select‐ able programs. Configure the program. This configuration is retrieved when the sport Display on the Control Display program is activated. Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display.
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.
Change, maintain speed Displays in the instrument cluster The rocker switch can be pressed while inter‐ rupted to maintain and store the current speed. Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐...
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Measurement False warnings Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors PDC may issue a warning under the following in the bumpers. conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range: The range is approx. 6 ft/2 m. ▷ In heavy rain. An acoustic warning is first given: ▷...
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Signal tones The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. When approaching an object, an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the Zoom view* object. For example, if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone sounds On the left part of the display screen, the vehicle from the left rear speaker.
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▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. ▷ After approx. 33 ft/10 m when driving for‐ ward. ▷ When using a pressure washer, keep the sprayer moving and maintain a distance of ▷ Above approx. 9 mph/15 km/h when driving at least 12 in/30 cm from the sensors.
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▷ Help you to estimate the space required Turn the steering wheel to the point where when parking and maneuvering on level the pathway line covers the corresponding roads. turning circle line. ▷ Are dependent on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer‐...
Select transmission position R with the engine running. The Top View and PDC images are displayed if The camera lens is located under the BMW em‐ the system is switched on via iDrive. blem of the trunk lid. The image quality may be impaired by dirt.
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Switching on/off manually 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 use.
Cameras Switching on/off manually The objectives of the Top View cameras are lo‐ Press the button. cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐ ings. The image quality may be impaired by dirt. Display on the Control Display Clean the lens, refer to page 257. The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display.
Cameras Personal responsibility The parking assistant does not relieve the driver of responsibility for the vehicle during the parking procedure. Watch the parking space and parking procedure closely and intervene if necessary; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident.◀ Requirements For measuring parking spaces The two camera lenses are located on the sides...
By engaging reverse Status of the parking space search Engage transmission position R. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display. Activate: "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol in the Control Display. Display on the Control Display System status ▷...
Notes Malfunction ▷ The parking assistant takes control of steer‐ A Check Control message is displayed. ing for as long as the symbol for active park‐ The parking assistant failed. Have the system ing appears on the display. checked. ▷ The system maneuvers the vehicle to posi‐...
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Limits of ultrasonic measurement that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system. The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement, for instance: Personal responsibility ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. Night Vision cannot replace the driver's personal judgment of the visibility conditions ▷...
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Pedestrian detection Warning of people in danger The pedestrian detection and warning system If the system detects a person in the defined only operates in darkness and only when a heat area in front of the vehicle and if there is the dan‐ image is displayed.
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Activation/deactivation is moving from the right or left to the central area. Display in the Head-up Display* The warning is simultaneously dis‐ played in the Head-up Display and in the Control Display. The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected. For people located in the central area, the distance to the person is indicated by the size of the symbol.
Display Clean the lens, refer to page 257. Head-up Display* The concept Lane departure warning* Active Cruise Control* Desired speed Navigation system* Speed This system projects important information into The collision warning*, Night Vision* pedestrian the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. warning, or Check Control messages are dis‐...
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. Special windshield The windshield is part of the system.
Climate control Automatic climate control Air distribution, left 11 Air distribution, right Temperature, left 12 Seat heating*, right 55 AUTO program, left 13 Active seat ventilation*, right 55 Air volume, AUTO intensity, residual heat, 14 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ left lated-air mode Remove ice and condensation 15 Cooling function Maximum cooling 16 Rear window defroster...
Temperature open. In addition, the air volume is increased as the vehicle speed increases. Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature. The efficiency of the convertible program can be greatly enhanced by installing the wind deflec‐ tor*. Air volume, manual The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary To be able to manually adjust the air volume,...
Automatic recirculated-air control/ Rear window defroster recirculated-air mode Press the button. You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ The rear window defroster switches off tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐ automatically after a certain period of time. rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The The rear window defroster is only active when system then recirculates the air currently within the rear window is closed.
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Switching the system on/off Adjusting the ventilation ▷ Ventilation for cooling: Switching off Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐ ▷ Complete system: rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot from At the lowest fan speed, press the the sun.
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The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to reactivated. Online Edition for Part no.
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.
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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.
Automatic transmission*: opening Manual transmission: center console Press the button. Press on the cover. Remove the cover or cigarette lighter*. Emptying Automatic transmission*: center Take out the insert. console Lighter Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out.
Ski bag* Securing the ski bag Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐ Capacity taining strap; otherwise, the contents could present a source of danger to the passengers, The ski bag makes it possible to transport two for example during braking or evasive maneu‐ pairs of skis up to a length of 6 ft/2.10 m.
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 132. ▷ Storage compartment on the center con‐ sole: manual transmission. ▷...
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Cupholders Locking the storage compartment Notes Shatter-proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and do not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable containers The storage compartment in the armrest can be Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐...
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Automatic transmission*: center console To open: press on the cover. Storage compartments in the cargo area Net* Small objects can be stowed in the net on the rear cargo area trim. Storage compartment under the cargo floor cover Raise the cargo floor cover using the strap. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 141, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Things to remember when driving Breaking-in period 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently. General information Following part replacement Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to The same breaking in procedures should be ob‐ each other.
Climate control windshield* Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this height, no faster than walking speed, up to 6 mph/10 km/h. Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐ tions Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed;...
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Condensation under the parked vehicle The heat generated in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads. When using the automatic climate control, con‐ In this way braking efficiency will be available densation water develops that exits underneath when you need it. the vehicle.
Securing cargo The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. Lashing eyes in the cargo area For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐ sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐ able cargo and luggage load capacity is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.
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Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐ fuel consumption. ice center. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Avoid high engine speeds tem. Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐...
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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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.
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. Selecting an entry. Entering a street and intersection Select "Street"...
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checked as a destination, refer to "Store position as contact" or "Add position page 217. to contact" Select a contact in the list or, if desired, with Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ "A-Z search". isting contact from the list. Select the type of address and enter the first and last name.
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"...
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▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the controller in the required direction and Destination entry via BMW Assist* turn it. A connection is established to the Concierge service, refer to page 219. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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Specifying the street ▷ To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ If the system does not recognize a street, one of the following is displayed: Saying the entries ▷ The name of a street in the vicinity. ▷...
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Say the name of the town/city, or say at least "Navigation" the first three letters. "Map" Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit‐ Move the controller to the left if necessary. ies may be suggested. "Guidance" Select the town/city. "Enter new destination"...
Store the trip Open the last trip Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If "Navigation" necessary, delete existing trips to be able to "Stored trips" store new trips. "Last trip" Open "Options". "Start guidance" "Store trip" Enter the name.
▷ Road types are part of the navigation data ▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided and are taken into consideration when plan‐ where possible. ning a route, e.g., avoid highways. Route ▷ The recommended route may differ from the route you would take based on personal ex‐ Different views of the route are available during perience.
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Bypassing a section of the route Select the symbol. Calculate a new route for a route section. "Start guidance": destination guidance to the selected gas station is started. "Navigation" "Add as another destination": the gas sta‐ "Route information" tion is added to the route. "New route for"...
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At a glance ▷ 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‐ tion bar: Symbol Function...
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Open "Options". cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend "Split screen" and hold harmless BMW of North America, Move the controller to the right repeatedly LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐ until the split screen is selected.
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D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or Traffic bulletins on the map BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect, "Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐...
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in the map using triangles or gray bars along the The destination guidance system takes the calculated route. available traffic information into account. A mes‐ sage is displayed depending on the route, the ▷ Red: congestion. traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes. ▷...
Navigation data What to do if... ▷ The current transmission position cannot be Information on the navigation data displayed? "Navigation" The vehicle is located in an unrecognized Open "Options". region, is in a poor reception area, or the "Navigation system version": information on system is currently determining the posi‐...
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Tone General information Equalizer* The sound settings are stored for the remote Setting for individual audio frequency ranges. control currently in use. Adjusting the equalizer "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" Treble, bass, balance, and "Tone" fader "Equalizer" ▷ "Treble": treble adjustment. Select the desired setting.
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Opening the tone settings in When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐ back is simulated when a stereo audio track is the Options menu* played. "CD/Multimedia" or "Radio" If necessary, select additional entries, for ex‐ Volume ample, "FM" or "CD/DVD". ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volume Open "Options".
Radio Controls Select the desired station. All saved stations are stored for the remote con‐ Change entertainment sources trol currently in use. Change station/track Programmable memory buttons Changing the station via the button Volume, on/off Press the button. Change wave band Storing a station Sound output "Radio"...
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HD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐ "Radio" cense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U. S. and For‐ "FM" or "AM" eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD "Manual" Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq‐ uity Digital Corp. To select the frequency: turn the controller. Activating/deactivating digital radio reception "Radio"...
Weather Band* Managing a subscription To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the General information channels, you must have reception. It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view The availability of the Weather Band and the of the sky.
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Via direct channel entry Open "Options". "Manage subscription" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Set channel" Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller. Storing a channel "Radio" "Satellite radio" If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐ The phone number and an electronic serial sired category.
Selecting a category Symbol Function "Radio" Fast forward "Satellite radio" Reverse "Category" Automatic timeshift deactivated/ac‐ Select the desired category. tivated Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐ Automatic timeshift cast on the channel currently being listened to When the function is activated, audio playback is stored in a buffer.
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Storing the league or team "Satellite radio" Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites "Manage favorites" from a selection list. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐ "Radio" ites. "Satellite radio" The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic "Store station" Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The update takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Notes ▷ Reception may not be available in some sit‐ Select the desired memory location.
CD/multimedia Controls Starting playback A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or DVD changer*. "CD/Multimedia" "CD/DVD" Select the desired CD or DVD. Change the entertainment source CD/DVD* drive Eject CD/DVD Change station/track Programmable memory buttons Volume, on/off Symbol Meaning CD/DVD* player Sound output DVD changer*...
Selecting a track via 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 ▷...
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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.
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"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.
DVD changer* "Additional options" "Zoom mode" In the glove compartment Selecting a track Pull the handle. DVD video: Controls and displays Turn the controller when the DVD menu is displayed. Open "Options". "Additional options" "Select title" Select the desired track. VCD/SVCD: "Select track"...
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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 ▷...
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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.
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.
"Storing..." Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ face in the glove compartment, refer to page 132. "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"...
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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.
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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...
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"...
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Connect the headphones or line-out connector ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that of the device to the jack plug. are supported by the USB audio interface. ▷ Connection via snap-in adapter when equip‐ Playback ped with extended connectivity of the music Connect the audio device, switch it on and player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or select a track on the audio device.
Connection of a USB device via the Select the symbol. USB audio interface The playback starts with the first track. The USB audio interface is in the center armrest. On the split screen*, the CD cover for the music Connect using a flexible adapter cable to protect track might be displayed after a few seconds.
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Fast forward/reverse ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. Press and hold the button. Video playback* At a glance Video playback via snap-in adapter possible. They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers. Select other categories if you wish.
Pairing and connecting Information on connection ▷ The connected audio device is supplied with Pairing a device a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the To avoid becoming distracted and posing device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐ an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐ nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;...
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Select the desired functions with which the Connecting the device device is to be connected, for instance "CD/Multimedia" "Audio". "Bluetooth® (audio)" "OK" If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Select the desired device from the list of paired devices. If pairing was successful, the device is displayed as connected.
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Unpairing a device Select the symbol. "CD/Multimedia" "Bluetooth® (audio)" If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Highlight the device that is to be unpaired. Open "Options". "Remove phone from list" What to do if... Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐ Information on suitable devices can be found at essary.
Updating software via TeleService* ▷ USB*. The software may only be updated when the ve‐ Updates and related current information is hicle is stationary. available at www.bmw.com/update. Switch on the ignition. ▷ TeleService*. "Settings" Existing software can be updated directly via "Software update"...
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The previous version may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary. "Settings" "Software update" "Restore previous version" "OK" Double-click. All listed software updates are removed. Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restoredBMW Assist*, Of‐ fice functions* and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable.
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Telephone* At a glance age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/blue‐ tooth. The concept Displaying the vehicle identification Mobile phones or other external devices such as number and software part number audio players can be connected to the vehicle The vehicle identification number and software via Bluetooth.
▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation. Open "Options". ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on Select the desired additional function. the mobile phone. ▷ "Additional telephone" ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be made ▷ "Office" on the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection ▷...
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The functions supported by the mobile phone when it is reconnected. If the device is already and audio device are displayed as symbols when connected, these functions are deactivated. paired. Configuring the devices White symbol: the function is active. Additional functions can be activated or deacti‐ Gray symbol: the function is inactive.
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▷ Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on ▷ Is the data volume of the contact too large, the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the e.g., due to stored information such as vehicle and on the mobile phone. notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐ tact.
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Incoming call Ending a call Receiving calls Via iDrive If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number is displayed. If more than one phone number is assigned to a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐...
Establishing a conference call must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider. Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ phone conference call. Accepting a call while speaking to Establish two calls. another party "Conference call" This function might have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone must be When terminating a conference call, both calls adjusted accordingly.
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Redialing A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts. General information The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the mobile phone. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are displayed. The sorting order of the phone numbers depends on the particular mo‐...
"Received calls" play; refer also to the mobile phone operating instructions. From the hands-free system to the mobile phone Calls that are made on the hands-free system can in some cases be continued on the mobile phone; this depends on the mobile phone. Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis‐...
Possible commands Redialing ›Redial‹ Having possible commands read aloud Voice phone book* Press the button. ›Help‹. Possible commands are announced. Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it The digits from zero to nine are recognized. The may be necessary to create your own voice digits can be spoken separately or combined in phone book.
Adjusting the volume Inserting the snap-in adapter Turn the knob during an announcement. Press the button and remove the cover. ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Office* At a glance "Office" "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks", General information "Notes" or "Reminders" Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐ Open "Options". sages, and e-mails from the mobile phone can "Update data" be displayed on the Control Display if the mobile Cell phone data are transmitted again to the phone provides compatible support of these vehicle.
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"Contacts" When a contact is edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle. Selecting the contact as a navigation destination* Select the desired contact. Select the address. When contacts from the mobile phone are used, the address may need to be matched to the navigation data contained in the vehi‐...
"New contact" "Store contact in vehicle" Selecting the sorting order of the names* Names can be displayed in a different order. "Office" "Contacts" Open "Options". "Display: last, first name" or "Display: first, last name" The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ ous entries: "Delete input fields"...
Display of different messages: Only e-mails from the mobile phone are ▷ Text messages. displayed. ▷ My Info* messages from the BMW Assist ▷ "Service message" Portal. Only messages from the BMW Assist ▷ Messages from the BMW Assist Concierge Concierge service, My Info and BMW service*.
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If the message contains a number, the con‐ "Further information" nection is established. "Select phone number": BMW Info If the message contains more than one num‐ Starting destination guidance ber, select the desired number from the list. The connection is established.
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Reading the e-mail out loud* Select the desired message. Read the e-mail out loud, refer to page 214. "Call": If the message contains a number, the con‐ nection is established. Calendar "Select phone number": Display the calendar If the message contains more than one num‐ ber, select the desired number from the list.
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Notes Reading the appointment out loud* Read the appointment out loud, refer to Displaying notes page 214. "Office" "Notes" Tasks All notes are displayed. Displaying the task list Displaying the note Display tasks that are due within the next Select the desired note. 90 days.
Using contact data ▷ Select the symbol. Go back one paragraph. At a glance ▷ To end reading, tilt the controller to the left. Contact data from calendar entries, appoint‐ ments, tasks, emails and notes can be stored or What to do if... selected*.
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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"...
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.
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 ▷...
"Roadside Assistance" provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐ can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ played. If the mobile phone* is paired, a con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of nection is established to Roadside Assis‐...
Opening the start page Open "Options". "Display start page" Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService "ConnectedDrive" "Customer Relations" Loading a new page "Start service" Open "Options". "Reload" Service Request* Cancel At a glance Open "Options". "Cancel loading" Sends information to your service partner to re‐...
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To check when your service partner was noti‐ fied: "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" Updating BMW Assist Manual update of TeleService* and BMW As‐ sist*. "Update BMW Assist" Data transfer* During the updating of BMW services, display the status of the data transfer.
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Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the Displaying status ongoing development of BMW products from Information about the currently available soft‐ your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐ ware applications can be displayed. essary. "ConnectedDrive" TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements and have a "BMW apps"...
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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.
Fuel tank capacity Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/70 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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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‐...
Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure ▷ Maximum allowable driving speed. Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/ Safety information 160 km/h The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐ For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for sure influence the following: optimum driving comfort, note the pressure val‐...
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Tire inflation pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Specifications in 650i bar/PSI with cold tires Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI Specifications in psi/ 245/45 R 18 100 V M 2.3 / 33 2.8 / 41...
Recommendation Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every 6 years. F: 245/40 R 19 94 Y 2.6 / 38 R: 275/35 R 19 96 Y 3.0 / 44 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable F: 245/35 R 20 95 2.8 / 41 on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and...
Temperature Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are less suitable for winter operation. The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the Minimum tread depth generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Recommended tire brands placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐ sult.◀ Changing wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center or tire specialist. For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐ If this work is not carried out properly, there is hicle recommends certain tire brands.
Maximum speed of winter tires The wheels are composed of special rims and tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐ If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher gree. than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then display a corresponding sign in the field of The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐...
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Maximum speed with snow chains Activating/deactivating rear axle steering Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains. If the status indicating that snow chains are in use is activated, the rear axle steering is deacti‐ Snow chain detection* vated automatically.
Engine compartment Important features in the engine compartment Vehicle identification number* Jump starting, positive terminal Jump starting, negative terminal Oil filler neck Washer fluid reservoir Coolant reservoir Hood Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces Opening the hood or gaps in the engine compartment.
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.◀...
Engine oil General information Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes. ▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 The engine oil consumption is dependent on the quart!" driving style and driving conditions. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km. Therefore, check the engine oil level after every ▷...
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the Checking engine. Let the engine cool. Only use approved BMW High Performance oil. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐...
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Disposal Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Maintenance BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US The maintenance system directs you to re‐ models and Warranty and quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐ Service Guide Booklet for ports you in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
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.
Replacing components Tool kit Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐ sition. Remove the wiper blade toward one side. The tool kit is stored under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area. Lamp and bulb replacement Wiper blade replacement General information Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades...
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For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, and reduce its service life. please contact your BMW center. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or LEDs or light modules hold the bulb by its base.◀...
Unscrew the cap and remove it. Inside brake lamp* Tail lamp 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 243. These lights are made using LED technology. Detach the wire bracket.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack Replace the bulb. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the trunk lid in reverse order. Backup lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 243. 16-watt bulb, W16W Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
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.
▷ 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.
Assist Response Center may still be able to Remove the first aid kit. hear you. Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐ quest is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐ tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button. When replacing the insert, place both pins into Warning triangle* the rail at the bottom and press the insert back...
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Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Bodywork contact between vehicles minal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles;...
Tow truck attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐ tery to recharge. Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order. Check the battery and recharge if necessary. Tow-starting and towing Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck Manual transmission with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ cause damage.◀ ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is contained in the ▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐...
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Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 249. If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con‐ verter, only tow-start while the engine is cold. Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations.
Care Car washes ▷ Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper activation. Notes ▷ Do not treat the convertible top with wax. Ensure that a cycle without wax or a special Steam jets or high-pressure washers cycle for convertibles is available.
BMW recommends using cleaning and care To remove heavy soiling, use a special conver‐ products from BMW, since these have been tible top cleaner. tested and approved. Follow the instructions for use from the manu‐...
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Fine wood parts* To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, provide leather care roughly every two Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ months. nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft Clean light-colored leather more frequently as cloth.
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Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were removed for cleaning, for example.◀ Floor mats can be removed from the passenger compartment for cleaning.
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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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
Technical data Dimensions Width, height Vehicle height: 53.8 inches / 1,365 mm Vehicle width without mirrors: 74.6 in‐ ches / 1,894 mm Vehicle width with mirrors: 81.9 in‐ ches / 2,081 mm Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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Length, wheel base Wheel base: 112.4 inches / 2,855 mm Length: 192.8 inches / 4,896 mm Smallest turning circle Dia.: 38 ft 5 inches/11.7 m Weights 650i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 5,401/2,450 Sport automatic transmission lbs/kg 5,401/2,450...
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Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 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 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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‹...
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.
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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‹...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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‹...
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›My contacts‹ Open the contacts. ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ BMW ConnectedDrive* Function Command Open BMW ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Online‹ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 521 - 03 11 490...
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Bluetooth audio All around the interior rearview Automatic Hold BMW Apps mirror Automatic locking BMW Apps, video play‐ All around the steering Automatic recirculated-air back wheel control BMW Assist ALL program, automatic cli‐ Automatic Soft Closing, BMW EfficientDynamics, refer...
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BMW Internet page Cargo area partition Closing/opening with remote BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Cargo area, storage compart‐ control ments Combination instrument BMW Online Cargo straps, securing Combination instrument, elec‐ Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ cargo tronic displays pholder Car key, refer to Remote con‐...
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Cooling system Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ Emergency release, fuel filler Corrosion on brake discs flap Cruise control Drive-off assistant Emergency Request Cruising range Drive-off assistant, refer to Emergency service, refer to Cupholder Roadside Assistance Current fuel consumption Driving instructions, breaking Emergency start function, en‐...
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External temperature warn‐ Fuel, tank capacity High-beam Assistant Fuse High beams Eyes for securing cargo High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant Hills Garage door opener, refer to Hill start assistant, refer to Fader Integrated universal remote Drive-off assistant Failure message, refer to control Hints Check Control...
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Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ Lamp replacement Maintenance itor TPM Lamp replacement, front Maintenance require‐ Instrument cluster 14, Lamp replacement, rear ments Instrument cluster, electronic Lamps Maintenance, service require‐ displays Lamps and bulbs ments Instrument lighting Lane departure warning Maintenance System, Integral Active Steering Lane margin, warning...
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Plastic, care play Onboard monitor, refer to PlugIn Mounting of child restraint fix‐ Control Display Position, storing ing systems Online, refer to BMW On‐ Postal code, entering in navi‐ MP3 player line gation Multifunction steering wheel, Opening/closing from in‐ Power failure...
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Random playback Rubber components, Shifting, automatic transmis‐ care sion Reading out loud Run-flat tires Shifting, manual transmis‐ Rear axle steering sion Rear lamps Shift paddles on steering Rearview mirror wheel Rear window defroster Safe braking Short commands Recirculated-air mode Safety Shoulder support Recommended tire Safety belt reminder...
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Start function during malfunc‐ Technical changes, refer to TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tion Safety Starting aid Technical data Traction control Starting the engine TeleService TRACTION program, Dynamic State/province, selecting for Temperature, automatic cli‐ Driving Control navigation mate control Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ Stations, stored Temperature display, external tion...
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Updates made after the edito‐ Washer nozzles, wind‐ rial deadline shield Updating software Washer system Your individual vehicle Upholstery care Washing, vehicle USB audio interface Water on roads USB interface Weather Band Weights Welcome lamps Wheel base, vehicle Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ Wheel change tive Steering Wheels, changing...
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