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THE BMW 6 SERIES COUPE.
THE BMW 6 SERIES COUPE.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490
Owner's Manual for
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The Ultimate Driving
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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 6 SERIES COUPE. THE BMW 6 SERIES COUPE. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
  • Page 3 Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
  • Page 4 © 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/11, 09 11 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Communication The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Telephone page 292. Office Contacts ConnectedDrive Notes Mobility At a glance Refueling Cockpit Fuel iDrive Wheels and tires Voice activation system Engine compartment Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle...

  • Page 6: Notes

    On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is tions. available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. Status of the Owner's Manual Symbols The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐...

  • Page 7: California Proposition 65 Warning

    We recommend that you read this publication on a BMW safely and without risk to either the thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine lowing warranties: BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐...

  • Page 8: Reporting Safety Defects

    Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
  • Page 9 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
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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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlamp con‐ Steering wheel buttons, right trol  82 Entertainment source Daytime running lights  82 Adaptive light control  83 Volume High-beam Assistant  83 Instrument lighting  84 Voice activation  22 Steering column stalk, left Telephone  210 Turn signal  63 10 Steering column stalk, right High beams, head‐ Windshield wipers  64 lamp...

  • Page 14: All Around The Center Console

    At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner  15 PDC Park Distance Control  115 Control Display  16 View  120 Glove compartment  141 Backup camera  118 vent  134 Parking assistant  123 Hazard warning system  267 Side View  122 Central locking system  37 HDC Hill Descent Control  100 Radio  179 Driving Experience Switch  102 CD/multimedia  187 Automatic climate control  131...
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request  267 Reading lamps  85 Glass sunroof, powered  43 Interior lamps  85 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  88 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 16: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment instructions. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
  • Page 17 iDrive At a glance Operating concept Press. Opening the main menu Press the button. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu Buttons on controller item is highlighted.

  • Page 18: Options Menu

    At a glance iDrive The current panel is closed and the previous Additional options: move the controller to the panel is displayed. right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the Options menu current panel is not closed.
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller. Setting the clock Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Press the button. The main menu is displayed.

  • Page 20: General Information

    At a glance iDrive Switching the split screen on and off Symbol Meaning Roaming is active. Press the button. "Split screen" Text message was received. Check the SIM card. Selecting the display SIM card is blocked. Press the button. SIM card is missing. "Split screen"...
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance Running a function Symbol Function Press the button. Press the controller: delete the letter The function will run immediately. This or number. means, for example, that the number is dialed Press the controller for an extended when a phone number is selected.

  • Page 22: Voice Activation System

    At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Wait for the signal. Say the command. All standard, country-specific and optional The command is displayed in the instrument equipment that is offered in the model series is cluster. described in this chapter.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    Voice activation system At a glance respective of which menu item is currently se‐ "Speech mode:" lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. Select the setting. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 283. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹...
  • Page 24 At a glance Voice activation system ›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station ▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference. ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 25: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
  • Page 26 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Opening during operation via iDrive Programmable memory buttons To move directly from the application on the General information Control Display to the options menu: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
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  • Page 29: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 30: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service All standard, country-specific and optional data in the remote control, refer to page 260. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.

  • Page 31: Profile Management

    Opening and closing Controls Insert a battery of the same type with the trol, as shown, against the marked area on the positive side facing upwards. steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch. Press the cover closed.
  • Page 32 Controls Opening and closing Importing profiles "Profiles" Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. "Settings" "Profiles" "Import profile" Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles "Settings"...

  • Page 33: Central Locking System

    Opening and closing Controls Open "Guest". ▷ Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer to page 126: selection of functions and type Create the settings. of display. Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. ▷ Daytime running lights, refer to page 82: current setting.

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Control

    Controls Opening and closing The following takes place simultaneously when when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote then be opened from the outside.◀ control: Unlocking ▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the theft protection is activated/deactivated.

  • Page 35: Courtesy Lamps

    Opening and closing Controls Locking To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do not place the remote control into the cargo area. Press the button on the remote control. The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed.
  • Page 36 Controls Opening and closing "Door locks" Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to "Last seat position auto." operate this equipment. Using the door lock General information Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐ locked with the remote control, the battery may be discharged or there may be interference from Locking from the outside...

  • Page 37: Unlocking And Opening

    Opening and closing Controls Locking the doors and trunk lid at once Unlocking and opening To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once: ▷ Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using then pull the door handle above the armrest the button for the central locking system in...

  • Page 38: Locking The Vehicle

    Locking the vehicle ▷ Press on the top half of the BMW emblem. If the backup camera is activated, push the swiveled out BMW emblem further up to open the trunk lid.

  • Page 39: Emergency Unlocking

    Opening and closing Controls Emergency unlocking Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac‐ cess. Unlocking Pull the handle inside the cargo area. The trunk lid unlocks. Comfort Access Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

  • Page 40: Alarm System

    Unlocking the trunk lid separately General information Press on the top half of the BMW emblem on the When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with trunk lid. the remote control, Comfort Access or at the This corresponds to pressing the button.

  • Page 41: Power Windows

    Opening and closing Controls Indicator lamp on the interior rearview ▷ In automatic car washes. mirror ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at 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 remote control button again...

  • Page 42: Roller Sun Blind

    Controls Opening and closing Closing without the pinch protection ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ system ance point. Danger of pinching The window opens automatically. Monitor the closing process and make Pressing again stops the motion. sure that the closing path of the window is clear; Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the otherwise, injuries may result.◀...

  • Page 43: Tilt Function

    Opening and closing Controls Roller blind for rear window ▷ To close the switch, press upward briefly or twice forward past the resistance point. Press the button. Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the remote control. Convenient closing, refer to page 39, with Com‐ Glass sunroof, powered with fort Access.
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or clos‐ ing process, the roof can only be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.

  • Page 45: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment At a glance All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant.

  • Page 46: Lumbar Support

    Controls Adjusting Thigh support Height. Multifunctional seat Seat tilt. Adjust the position using the lever. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.

  • Page 47: Active Seat

    Adjusting Controls Shoulder support The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last. Switching off Press the button longer. The LEDs go out.

  • Page 48: Switching Off

    Controls Adjusting One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀ Putting on the belt Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible.

  • Page 49: Front 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 50: Entering The Rear

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting the side extensions Changing the seat position Fold forward for increased lateral support in the To change the entry area: resting position. ▷ Press and hold the button until the seat has moved to the desired position. Releasing the button stops the motion.

  • Page 51: Exterior Mirrors

    Adjusting Controls Storing ▷ Press the Start/Stop button. Switch on the ignition. Set the desired position. Mirrors Press the button. The LED in the Exterior mirrors button lights up. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED At a glance goes out.

  • Page 52: Automatic Dimming Feature

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting electrically Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before entering an automatic car wash, The setting corresponds to the direction fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the in which the button is pressed. button;...

  • Page 53: Steering Wheel

    Adjusting Controls Steering wheel heating ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Switching on/off Press the button. Functional requirement For proper operation: ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. ▷...

  • Page 54: Transporting Children Safely

    Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 88. All standard, country-specific and optional Deactivating the front passenger airbags equipment that is offered in the model series is If a child restraint fixing system is used in described in this chapter.

  • Page 55: Child Seat Security

    Transporting children safely Controls Seat position and height Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing Before installing a child restraint fixing system, system. The safety belt is locked. move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐...
  • Page 56 Controls Transporting children safely Retaining strap guide Retaining strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident.◀...

  • Page 57: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment ▷ When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams are switched on. All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged equipment that is offered in the model series is completely, so that the engine can still be described in this chapter.

  • Page 58: Manual Transmission

    Controls Driving ▷ When opening and closing the driver door, if Before leaving the car with the engine running, the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the set the parking brake and place the transmission low beams are switched off. in position P or neutral to prevent the car from moving.◀...

  • Page 59: Automatic Mode

    Driving Controls Automatic mode Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required The automatic engine start/stop function is op‐ Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erational after each engine start. erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward The function is activated above a certain speed.

  • Page 60: Safety Mode

    Controls Driving ▷ After driving in reverse. ▷ Automatic transmission: the transmission position is changed from P to N, D, R, or M/ ▷ Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on. ▷ Automatic transmission: the accelerator and ▷...

  • Page 61: Parking Brake

    Driving Controls Parking brake Press the button. The concept ▷ LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is deactivated. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ The engine is started during an automatic vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it engine stop.

  • Page 62: For Your Safety

    Controls Driving The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐ The vehicle is automatically held in place when nal sounds and the brake lamps light up. it is stationary. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle models from rolling backward when driving away.

  • Page 63: Headlamp Flasher

    Driving Controls The LED and the letters AUTO H light up. ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models The indicator lamp lights up. Automatic Hold is activated. Automatic Hold remains activated during an en‐ gine stop brought about by the Automatic En‐...
  • Page 64 Controls Driving Switching on The function can be activated or deactivated: "Settings" "Lighting" "Triple turn signal" Press the wiper levers up. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once. Signaling briefly The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 65: Rain Sensor

    Driving Controls Rain sensor Clean the windshield, headlamps 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 in front of the interior rearview mirror. Activating/deactivating the rain sensor Pull the lever.

  • Page 66: Washer Fluid

    Controls Driving After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ system must be reactivated. voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer Fold the wipers back down antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐...

  • Page 67: Engaging The Transmission Position

    Driving Controls P Park Engaging D, R and N Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically: ▷ 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 57, and if position R or D is engaged.
  • Page 68 Controls Driving Sport program DS and manual mode M/ Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission Activating sport program DS The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐ hands on the steering wheel.

  • Page 69: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.

  • Page 70: Check Control

    Controls Displays Electronic displays Messages, e.g. Check Control  70 Miles/trip miles  73 Time  73 Selection list, for  i nstance radio  75 Date  73 Current fuel consumption  74 Range  73 Energy recovery  74 Computer  76 External temperature  73 Navigation display  158 Transmission display  68 Service requirements  74 Check Control Indicator/warning lamps The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.

  • Page 71: Text Messages

    Displays Controls Several of the lamps are checked for proper Symbol Function or system functioning and light up temporarily when the DSC Dynamic Stability Control engine is started or the ignition is switched on. Overview: indicator/warning lamps DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control Symbol Function or system Tire Pressure Monitor...

  • Page 72: Fuel Gauge

    Controls Displays message and the meaning of the indicator and ▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden warning lamps. automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again Supplementary text messages later. Addition information, such as on the cause of a Displaying stored Check Control fault or the required action, can be called up via messages...

  • Page 73: Coolant Temperature

    Displays Controls ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐ Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady perature end. A Check Control message is roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ displayed in addition. ger of an accident.◀ Time Coolant temperature The time is displayed at the bot‐...

  • Page 74: Current Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Range when destination guidance is The current service requirements can be read activated in the navigation system out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist. When destination guidance is ac‐ Data regarding the maintenance status or legally tivated in the navigation system, mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐...

  • Page 75: Instrument Cluster

    Displays Controls Selection lists in the "§ Vehicle inspection" instrument cluster "Date:" Create the settings. The concept Confirm. The entered date is stored. Automatic Service Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐...

  • Page 76: Average Fuel Consumption

    Controls Displays Computer When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system. Indication in the info display Adjusting the info display The information from the com‐ You can select what information from the com‐ puter is shown in the Info display puter is to be displayed on the info display of the in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 77: Trip Computer

    Displays Controls Time of arrival Applying your current speed as the limit The estimated time of arrival is "Settings" displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system "Speed" before the trip is started. "Select current speed" The time must be correctly set. Press the controller.
  • Page 78 Controls Displays Resetting the fuel consumption or "Time:" speed "Vehicle Info" "Onboard info" "Cons." or "Speed" Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed. Press the controller. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed. "Yes" Press the controller. The time is stored.
  • Page 79 Displays Controls Setting the date format Units of measure "Settings" Setting the units of measure "Time/Date" To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ "Format:" tance and temperature: Select the desired format. "Settings" "Language/Units" Select the desired menu item. The date format is stored. Language Select the desired unit.
  • Page 80 Controls Displays The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 81: Lamps

    Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment cally switched off at the following switch set‐ tings: All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Parking lamps is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Switch position : the vehicle lamps light e.

  • Page 82: Daytime Running Lights

    Controls Lamps Headlamp courtesy delay feature Daytime running lights The low beams stay lit for a short while after the With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched ning lights light up in position 0, off and the headlamp flasher is switched on.

  • Page 83: Adaptive Light Control

    Lamps Controls Adaptive light control High-beam Assistant The concept The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐ control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on tion of the road surface.

  • Page 84: Fog Lamps

    Controls Lamps Switching the high beams on and off Camera manually The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ ror. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. front of the interior rear view mirror.

  • Page 85: Interior Lamps

    Lamps Controls Interior lamps General information The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting. Interior lamps Reading lamp Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button.

  • Page 86: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 87 Safety Controls Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ also applies to steering wheel covers, the tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the collisions.

  • Page 88: Deactivation System

    Controls Safety When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ less they are specifically recommended by bag system checked immediately the manufacturer of your vehicle. When there is a malfunction, have the airbag ▷ Do not place any electronic devices on the system checked immediately;...

  • Page 89: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Safety Controls senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the there is a significant loss of pressure in one or child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ more tires. senger airbags are not activated. Functional requirements Strength of the driver's and front The system must have been reset when the in‐...

  • Page 90: Resetting The System

    Controls Safety A change in the tire inflation pressure during the external temperature in the instrument clus‐ driving is taken into account. ter. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated Resetting the system by the TPM Reset the system after each correction of the Wheels, green tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.
  • Page 91 Safety Controls Run-flat tires, refer to page 253, are labeled Check the air pressure in all four tires at the with a circular symbol containing the letters next opportunity. RSC marked on the tire sidewall. If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not Do not continue driving without run-flat have been initialized.
  • Page 92 Controls Safety Message when the system was not flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure reset telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them A Check Control message is displayed. to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly The system detected a wheel change but was under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat not reset.
  • Page 93 Safety Controls In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ firming the inflation pressures. sponding wheel change. This is detected and Do not initialize the system when driving with reported as a flat tire.

  • Page 94: Lane Departure Warning

    Controls Safety Do this by checking the air pressure in all Because the possible driving distance depends four tires. on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is pending on the driving speed, road conditions, correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have external temperature, cargo load, etc.
  • Page 95 Safety Controls System limits Press the button. Personal responsibility ▷ On: the LED lights up. The system cannot serve as a substitute ▷ Off: the LED goes out. for the driver's personal judgment of the course The system can issue warnings at speeds above of the road and the traffic situation.
  • Page 96 Controls Safety Camera Switching on/off The camera is located near the base of the mir‐ Press the button. ror. Keep windshield clean and clear in the area in ▷ On: the LED lights up. front of the interior rear view mirror. ▷...

  • Page 97: Brake Force Display

    Safety Controls System limits A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional. Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute For US owners only for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steering Commission regulations.

  • Page 98: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Drive-off assistant All standard, country-specific and optional This system supports driving away on gradients. equipment that is offered in the model series is The parking brake is not required. described in this chapter.
  • Page 99 Driving stability control systems Controls DTC Dynamic Traction Indicator/warning lamps Control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ trols the drive forces and brake forces. The concept The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized.

  • Page 100: Hdc Hill Descent Control

    Controls Driving stability control systems The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dy‐ namic Traction Control is activated. xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐ hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐...

  • Page 101: Dynamic Drive

    Driving stability control systems Controls Display in the instrument cluster SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility. The selected speed is displayed in the speedometer. COMFORT ▷ Green: the system is actively Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort. braking the vehicle. ▷...

  • Page 102: Using Snow Chains

    Controls Driving stability control systems COMFORT At speeds up to approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, e.g., in curves, the steering angle is increased, i.e., Balanced tuning of the Integral Active Steering steering becomes more direct. for optimal traveling comfort. The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu‐ Malfunction verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a direction opposite to the front wheels.
  • Page 103 Driving stability control systems Controls Automatic program change Activating TRACTION The system automatically switches to COM‐ Press the button. FORT in the following situations: TRACTION is displayed in the tachom‐ ▷ Failure of Integral Active Steering. eter. ▷ Failure of Dynamic Damping Control. The DSC indicator lamp in the instrument clus‐...
  • Page 104 Controls Driving stability control systems The program can be configured to individual In certain situations, the system automatically specifications. changes to the NORMAL program, automatic program change, refer to page 103. The configuration is stored for the remote con‐ trol currently in use. COMFORT+ Activating SPORT Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorbers...
  • Page 105 Driving stability control systems Controls "Configure ECO PRO" Make the desired settings. Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The selected program is dis‐ played in the tachometer. Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs. Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display.

  • Page 106: Driving Comfort

    If the system is deactivated or interrupted, Even if some time passes before the vehicle actively intervene by braking and, if necessary, drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐ with evasive maneuvers; otherwise, there is the erated automatically and simply.
  • Page 107 Driving comfort Controls ▷ If active: press twice. Adapting the desired speed ▷ If interrupted: press once. Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐ ditions and be ready to brake at all times; other‐ The displays go out. The stored desired speed wise, there is the danger of an accident occur‐...

  • Page 108: While Driving

    Controls Driving comfort Distance ▷ Green mark in the speedometer during a brief idle phase: Selecting a distance The vehicle ahead of you drives away while Adjust the distance according to the traffic the mark is green: your vehicle accelerates and weather conditions;...
  • Page 109 Driving comfort Controls requirements for operation are currently not The vehicle symbol lights up in orange: met. A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. Distance to vehicle ahead of you The vehicle symbol flashes orange: The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown.

  • Page 110: Swerving Vehicles

    Controls Driving comfort Limited detection capacity ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., when rapidly approaching a truck. When a vehi‐ Because of the limits to the detection ca‐ cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the pacity, you should be alert at all times so that you system requests that the driver intervene by can intervene actively, if necessary;...

  • Page 111: Radar Sensor

    Driving comfort Controls Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, for example. A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails. For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with When approaching a curve, the system may re‐...
  • Page 112 Controls Driving comfort Acute warning with braking function the device should be switched off immedi‐ ately. In this case, please contact the man‐ Warning of the imminent danger of a collision ufacturer and only use the product after the when the vehicle approaches another object at problem has been corrected.

  • Page 113: Functional Limitations

    Driving comfort Controls ▷ Off: the LED goes out. to intervene; otherwise, there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀ The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Detection range Configuring the prewarning This may result in the warning not being issued After the warning function is switched on, the or being issued late.
  • Page 114 Controls Driving comfort Maintaining/storing the current speed ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or on a loose road surface. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.◀ Controls At a glance Switching on Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐...

  • Page 115: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Driving comfort Controls Brief status display If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is Selected desired speed. clear. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ If --- appears briefly on the display for Check creases or decreases by approx.
  • Page 116 Controls Driving comfort Switching on automatically Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal Select transmission position R with the engine tone.◀ running. Avoid driving quickly with PDC Switching off automatically Avoid approaching an object quickly. The system switches off and the LED goes out: Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet ▷...
  • Page 117 Driving comfort Controls The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3 seconds: ▷ If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen‐ sors. ▷ If moving parallel to a wall. The signal tone is switched off: ▷...
  • Page 118 Controls Driving comfort Automatic deactivation during forward ▷ When using a pressure washer, keep the travel sprayer moving and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm from the sensors. The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary.
  • Page 119 Driving comfort Controls ▷ 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‐...

  • Page 120: Top View

    Otherwise, an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras.◀ The camera lens is located under the BMW em‐ blem of the trunk lid. The image quality may be Switching on automatically impaired by dirt.
  • Page 121 Driving comfort Controls Automatic deactivation during forward If the backup camera image was selected last, it travel again appears on the display. To switch to Top View: The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. "Rear view camera"...

  • Page 122: Side View

    Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed. Cameras Press the button. The objectives of the Top View cameras are lo‐ Automatic deactivation during forward cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐ travel ings.

  • Page 123: Parking Assistant

    Driving comfort Controls Contrast When parking, also take note of the visual and acoustic information issued by the PDC and the With the Side View switched on: parking assistant and accelerate or brake ac‐ "Contrast" cordingly. Turn the controller until the desired setting A component of the parking assistant is the PDC is reached and press the controller.

  • Page 124: System Status

    Controls Driving comfort Switching on Using the button Gray: the system is not activated. Parking space search. Blue: the system is activated. A suitable parking space was Press the button. found. The LED lights up. The parking procedure is active. The current status of the parking space search Steering control has been seized.
  • Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Watch the parking space and parking procedure ▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on closely and intervene if necessary; otherwise, the Control Display. there is the danger of an accident.◀ Interrupting automatically Check the traffic situation as well The procedure is interrupted automatically: Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐...
  • Page 126 Controls Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐ dent occurring.◀ Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐ cle over or onto curbs. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene;...
  • Page 127 Driving comfort Controls Heat image People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue. Under good ambient conditions, the pedestrian detection system operates within a range of ap‐ prox. 50 ft/15 m to approx. 330 ft/100 m. The image shows the heat radiated by objects in the field of view of the camera.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving comfort Warning area in front of the vehicle located in the central area, the distance to the person is indicated by the size of the symbol. System limits Basic limits System operation is limited in situations such as the following: ▷...

  • Page 129: Head-Up Display

    Driving comfort Controls Head-up Display Display Adjustments via the iDrive The concept With Night Vision switched on: Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec‐ tion. Press the controller. Open the desired menu item. ▷ "Brightness" ▷ "Contrast" ▷ "Pedestrian detection" This system projects important information into The settings are stored for the remote control the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.

  • Page 130: Adjusting The Height

    Controls Driving comfort Display tionally influenced using the instrument lighting, refer to page 84. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Adjusting the height "Settings" "Head-up display" "Height" Turn the controller. Lane departure warning The height is adjusted. Active Cruise Control The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐...

  • Page 131: Climate Control

    Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 132 Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail rected to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the footwell. Note The cooling function, refer to page 133, is is continuously shown on the display of the switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ automatic climate control.

  • Page 133: Maximum Cooling

    Climate control Controls Maximum cooling Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be Press the button. cooled with the engine running. The system is set to the lowest tem‐ perature, maximum air volume and recirculated- Press the button. air mode. The air is cooled and dehumidified and –...
  • Page 134 Controls Climate control Ventilation Switching on Switch off the ignition. Front ventilation Press the right side of the button on the driver's side. is shown on the display of the automatic cli‐ mate control. The interior temperature, air volume and air dis‐ tribution can be adjusted with the ignition switched on.
  • Page 135 Climate control Controls Parked-car ventilation Using the preset switch-on time or when oper‐ ated directly: any external temperature. Open the vents to allow air to flow out. Switching on/off directly "Settings" "Climate" "Activate parked-car vent." The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes if the system is switched on.

  • Page 136: Interior Equipment

    Controls 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 137 Interior equipment Controls was interrupted by the hand-held transmit‐ Press the button on the receiver of the de‐ ter, hold down the memory button and press vice to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds and release the button on the hand-held for the next step.

  • Page 138: Connecting Electrical Devices

    Controls Interior equipment Ashtray/cigarette lighter Connecting electrical devices Manual-shift transmission: opening Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.

  • Page 139: Center Armrest

    Interior equipment Controls In the front passenger footwell essary, when pulling the release, press against the insert. Socket is located below the glove compartment. To access the socket: fold open the cover. Lay out the ski bag. Press button in the cargo area, open tail‐ board and attach to the rear wall via mag‐...
  • Page 140 Controls Interior equipment Stowing the ski bag Proceed in the reverse order of loading. When replacing the insert, place both pins into the rail at the bottom and press the insert back in place until a 'click' is heard. Ensure that the rear seat backrest upholstery is not damaged.

  • Page 141: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment All standard, country-specific and optional Opening equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 142 Controls Storage compartments ▷ Do not use force when plugging the con‐ This prevents access to the storage compart‐ nector into the USB interface. ment and to the cargo area. ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or Connection for an external audio lamps to the USB interface.
  • Page 143 Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments in the Manual transmission: center console cargo area Small objects can be stowed in the net on the rear cargo area trim. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 150, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. A cupholder is located on the center console.
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  • Page 145: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 146: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/ 300 km. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Brake system described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...

  • Page 147: Driving Through Water

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can Hot exhaust system form between the tires and road surface. High temperatures are generated in the This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ exhaust system.

  • Page 148: Driving In Wet Conditions

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Do not place additional floor mats over existing Do not drive in neutral mats or other objects. Do not drive in neutral or with the engine Only use floor mats that have been approved for stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.

  • Page 149: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment hicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.

  • Page 150: Stowing Cargo

    Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as described above; otherwise, it can endanger the car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving becomes necessary. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐...

  • Page 151: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Check the tire inflation pressure regularly All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment pressure at least twice a month and before start‐...

  • Page 152: Driving Style

    Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐ ditions for fuel-economy-optimized driving are ice center. met. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem, refer to page 260. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
  • Page 153 Saving fuel Driving tips ECO PRO Tip - driving instruction Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO Tip is to be displayed. The arrow indicates that the driv‐ ing style can be adjusted to be ▷ "ECO PRO speed warning": more fuel efficient by backing off A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO the accelerator.
  • Page 154 Driving tips Saving fuel Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed. "EfficientDynamics Info" The following systems are displayed: ▷ Automatic engine start/stop function. ▷ Energy recovery. ▷ Climate control output. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
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  • Page 157: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...
  • Page 158 Navigation Navigation Navigation Vehicle equipment Destination input All standard, country-specific and optional Manual destination entry equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment General information is also described that is not available in a vehicle, The system supports you in entering street e.
  • Page 159 Navigation Navigation Entering a town/city Select the street. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ Alternative: enter the street address played town/city. and house number Select "Street" or the displayed street. Enter the street as you would the town/city. "House number" Select the numbers.

  • Page 160: Address Book

    Navigation Navigation Starting destination guidance after "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing entering the destination contact" "Accept destination" "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Add a destination as a further destination, refer to page 165. Address book Selecting a destination from the address book Select an existing contact, if available.

  • Page 161: Last Destinations

    Navigation Navigation Starting destination guidance Highlight the entry. "Options" Open. "Navigation" "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry" "Last destinations" Select the destination. Using the home address as the "Start guidance" destination The home address must be stored. Specify the Editing the destination home address, refer to page 231.
  • Page 162 "Start guidance" or "Add as another of the map and the category. destination" Add a destination as a further destination, Destination entry via BMW Assist refer to page 165. A connection is established to the Concierge "Start search": if a search term is not entered, service, refer to page 234.

  • Page 163: Selecting The Destination

    Navigation Navigation "Display Points of Interest" Select the setting. Destination entry by map Selecting the destination "Navigation" "Map" The current position of the vehicle is indi‐ ▷ Select the symbol. cated on the map. "Start guidance" or "Add as another "Interactive map"...
  • Page 164 Navigation Navigation Example: to enter a town/city in a US state ▷ To select a different town/city: ›New as a whole word, the language of the system entry‹ must be English. ▷ Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹ e.g., entry 2 ▷...
  • Page 165 Navigation Navigation Store the trip "Enter new destination" Select the type of destination entry. Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to store new trips. "Options" Open. "Store trip" Enter the name.

  • Page 166: Destination Guidance

    Navigation Navigation "Options" Open. ▷ The route criteria can be changed when the destination is entered and during destina‐ "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" tion guidance. Open the last trip ▷ Road types are part of the navigation data and are taken into consideration when plan‐...

  • Page 167: Lane Information

    Navigation Navigation The individual suggestions are high‐ ▷ Street name at the next change in direction. lighted in color. Lane information On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes are marked in the arrow view by a triangle. ▷ Solid triangle: best lane. ▷...
  • Page 168 Navigation Navigation Resuming the original route Volume of spoken instructions If the route section should no longer be by‐ Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐ passed: tion until the desired volume is set. "Navigation" Saving the spoken instructions on the "Route information"...
  • Page 169 Navigation Navigation Traffic obstructions To change to the function bar, move the con‐ troller to the left. Small triangles along the planned route indicate route sections with traffic obstructions, depend‐ Changing the map section ing on the map scale. The direction of the trian‐ gles indicates the direction of the obstruction.
  • Page 170 Move the controller to the right repeatedly cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend until the split screen is selected. and hold harmless BMW of North America, Select "Split screen content" or the scale. LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐...
  • Page 171 Scroll to the next or previous traffic bulletin D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or if required. BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect, Traffic bulletins on the map special, consequential, exemplary, or inci‐ dental damages (including, without limita‐...
  • Page 172 Navigation Navigation Filtering traffic bulletins detour is offered. In addition, distance and time differences between the original route and the You can set which traffic bulletins appear on the detour are displayed. map. To accept the detour: "Navigation" "Detour" "Map" In the event of special hazards, e.

  • Page 173: What To Do If

    Navigation Navigation "Navigation system version": information on tion. Reception is usually best when you the data version is displayed. have an unobstructed view of the sky. ▷ The destination without street information is Updating the navigation data not used for route guidance? When city has been input, no downtown can General information be determined.
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  • Page 175: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 176: Tone

    Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment Select the desired tone settings. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.

  • Page 177: Surround Sound System

    Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, "Bang & Olufsen" surround Select the desired lighting setting. ▷ "Off": no lighting. Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐ ▷ "Reduced": all speakers in the field of back, surround. view are hidden while driving. Setting multi-channel playback, ▷...
  • Page 178 Entertainment Tone "Volume settings" Select the desired volume setting. To adjust: turn the controller. To store: press the controller. Resetting the tone settings "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone" "Reset" Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 179: Radio

    Radio Entertainment Radio Vehicle equipment AM/FM station All standard, country-specific and optional Selecting a station equipment that is offered in the model series is "Radio" described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, "FM"...
  • Page 180 Entertainment Radio HD Radio™ reception The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. Many stations broadcast both analog and digital signals. Selecting a station manually License conditions Station selection via the frequency. HD Radio™...

  • Page 181: Additional Information

    Radio Entertainment Press the controller. Symbol Function Select the substation. Open the My Favorites category/ When reception is poor, the substation is muted open a favorite. for several seconds. If reception is interrupted Manage the favorites. for an extended period, it switches back to the main station.
  • Page 182 Entertainment Radio Via iDrive The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. "Radio" Select the phone number to have the chan‐ "Satellite radio" nel enabled. Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐ gory. Select the desired channel. You can unsubscribe from the channels again via this phone number.

  • Page 183: Selecting A Category

    Radio Entertainment Press the controller again to confirm the is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐ highlighted channel. fer is cleared when a new channel is selected. Opening the timeshift function "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Replay - Time shift" Select the desired memory location.
  • Page 184 Entertainment Radio ▷ Muting. "Add sports information" The audio playback then continues with a time delay. To activate: "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Replay - Time shift" "Automatic time shift" To deactivate: "Automatic time shift". Select the league. Storing favorites Select "Add all teams" or the desired team. Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites Opening the favorites list.
  • Page 185 Radio Entertainment Automatic update The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The update Deleting favorites takes place automatically and may take several "Satellite radio"...
  • Page 186 Entertainment Radio The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the program‐ mable memory buttons, refer to page 20. Deleting a station "Radio" "Presets" Select the desired station. "Options"...

  • Page 187: Cd/Multimedia

    CD/multimedia Entertainment CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment CD/DVD All standard, country-specific and optional Playback equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Loading the CD/DVD player is also described that is not available in a vehicle, Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
  • Page 188 Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/DVD removal Select the desired track to begin playback. Press the button. The CD/DVD is partially ejected. Remove the CD/DVD. Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button repeatedly until the desired track is played. Displaying information on the track Selecting a track via iDrive Audio CDs...
  • Page 189 CD/multimedia Entertainment "Options" Open. Code Region "Random" China All regions Playback The video image is displayed on the front Con‐ trol Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/ h; in some countries, it is only displayed if the parking brake is set or if the automatic trans‐...
  • Page 190 Entertainment CD/multimedia "Audio/language" Symbol Function Open the DVD menu. Start playback. Pause Stop Next chapter Previous chapter Select the desired language. Fast forward Selecting the subtitles Reverse The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD. In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐ ery time the controller is pressed.

  • Page 191: Dvd Changer

    CD/multimedia Entertainment "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color" Selecting the camera angle The availability of a different camera angle de‐ pends on the DVD and the current DVD track. Turn the controller during playback. Open "Options". "Additional options" "Viewing angle" Select the desired camera angle. Turn the controller until the desired setting Opening the main menu, back is reached and press the controller.
  • Page 192 Entertainment CD/multimedia After they are inserted, it may take several mi‐ DVD slot nutes for the CDs/DVDs to be read in. Fill DVD compartments Removing a single CD/DVD Filling the DVD compartments individually Press the button. Select the DVD compartment. Press the button.
  • Page 193 Possible reasons for malfunctions with Do not remove the cover home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent BMW CD/DVD players and changers are data creation or recording processes, or officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do poor quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.

  • Page 194: Music Collection

    Entertainment CD/multimedia CDs/DVDs with copy protection rectories can be deleted later, Deleting a track and directory, refer to page 198. CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐ tection feature by the manufacturer. This can Tracks with DRM copy protection can be mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or stored but cannot be played back.

  • Page 195: Music Search

    CD/multimedia Entertainment storage process, the tracks are played in se‐ tion is available in the vehicle database or on the quence. Observe the following during the storage proc‐ To update the database, contact your service ess: center. Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not Storing from a USB device remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process.
  • Page 196 Entertainment CD/multimedia can be called up via the corresponding album, Music search using spoken instructions refer to page 197. Instructions for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page 22. "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Press the button on the steering "Music search" wheel.

  • Page 197: Random Playback

    CD/multimedia Entertainment Albums Open "Options". All stored albums, listed in order of their storage "Random" dates. Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio files "CD/Multimedia" "Music collection" Select the desired album. Managing music Depending on the album, the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed.
  • Page 198 Entertainment CD/multimedia Deleting an album Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur‐ ing a long trip. An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played. Starting the engine. "CD/Multimedia" Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐ face in the glove compartment.

  • Page 199: External Devices

    CD/multimedia Entertainment Playback Deleting the music collection "CD/Multimedia" Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track on the audio device. "Music collection" "CD/Multimedia" Open "Options". If necessary "External devices". "Delete music collection" "AUX front" External devices Volume The volume of the sound output is dependent At a glance on the audio device.

  • Page 200: Usb Audio Interface

    Entertainment CD/multimedia Connection of a USB device via the ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that USB audio interface are supported by the USB audio interface. ▷ Connection via snap-in adapter when equip‐ ped with extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
  • Page 201 CD/multimedia Entertainment Playback ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. "CD/Multimedia" "External devices" Select the symbol. Select other categories if you wish. Not all categories need to be selected. For example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist are to be displayed, call up that artist only.

  • Page 202: Bluetooth Audio

    Entertainment CD/multimedia "Options" Open. peratures; refer to the audio device operating instructions. "Random" Depending on the configuration of the audio Fast forward/reverse files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the files may not play back correctly in each case. Press and hold the button.
  • Page 203 CD/multimedia Entertainment ▷ Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer to Enter the passkey and confirm. page 211, and on the device. ▷ Bluetooth presettings must be made on the device, such as for a connection without confirmation or visibility; refer to the device operating instructions.

  • Page 204: Disconnecting The Audio Connection

    Entertainment CD/multimedia If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". Select the symbol. Select the desired device from the list of paired devices. "Options" Open. "Configure phone" "Audio" "OK" Connecting the device "CD/Multimedia" Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐ essary. "Bluetooth® (audio)" If necessary, "Bluetooth®...

  • Page 205: Software Update

    Charge the mobile phone in the snap- Updates and related current information is in adapter or via the charging cable. available at www.bmw.com/update. ▷ Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐ Displaying the current version ble that only one device can be connected to the vehicle.
  • Page 206 Entertainment CD/multimedia Updating software via USB functions and the connected devices are tem‐ porarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the The software may only be updated when the ve‐ functions to become available again. hicle is stationary. Store the file for the software-update in the main director of a USB flash drive.
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  • Page 209: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 210: Telephone

    Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to: All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Hold the mobile phone. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Recharge the battery. is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...

  • Page 211: Audio Source

    Telephone Communication Notes Additional functions At high temperatures, the charge function of the Activating/deactivating the additional mobile phone can be limited where appropriate functions and the functions are no longer executed. Activate the functions before pairing to be able When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, to use them in the vehicle.
  • Page 212 Communication Telephone "Add new phone" Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐ hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be con‐ The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ nected with the vehicle at once. played. If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer To perform additional steps on the mobile to page 213.
  • Page 213 Telephone Communication Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐ same passkey on the mobile phone and via ured. iDrive. "Options" Open. ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure. "Configure phone" ▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected At least one function must be selected.

  • Page 214: Incoming Call

    Communication Telephone Incoming call notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐ tact. Receiving calls ▷ Is the mobile phone connected as an audio source or additional telephone? The mobile If the number of the caller is stored in the phone phone must be connected as a telephone.
  • Page 215 Entering a phone number Dialing a number When entering phone numbers, you can switch between entering letters and numbers. Service numbers can be entered more easily, PQRS e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD. "Telephone" WXYZ "Dial number" Calls with multiple participants General information You can switch between calls or connect two calls to a single conference call.

  • Page 216: Phone Book

    Communication Telephone Accepting a call while speaking to Establishing a conference call another party Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ This function might have to be activated by the phone conference call. service provider and the mobile phone must be Establish two calls.
  • Page 217 Telephone Communication Redialing "Phone book" A symbol indicates the storage location of the General information contacts. 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.

  • Page 218: Mobile Phone

    Communication Telephone Hands-free system Complete the entries if necessary. If necessary, "Store contact in vehicle". General information Received calls Calls that are being made on the hands-free system can be continued on the mobile phone Displaying calls and vice versa. The 20 calls that were last received are dis‐...
  • Page 219 Telephone Communication The concept The system says: »123 456 790. Continue? « ▷ The mobile phone can be operated without taking your hands from the steering wheel. ›Dial‹ ▷ In many cases, the entries are accompanied The system says: »Dialing number« by announcements or questions.

  • Page 220: Deleting An Entry

    Communication Telephone Deleting an entry Environmental conditions ›Delete name‹ ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ Say the name after being prompted to do so. sis, and speed. Confirm the query with ›Yes‹. ▷ Always say commands in the language of the system.
  • Page 221 Telephone Communication Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐ row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐ gages. Inserting the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone, remove the protective cap from the antenna con‐ nector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone.

  • Page 222: Office

    Communication Office Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 78, are correctly set on the Control All standard, country-specific and optional Display and on the mobile phone to correctly equipment that is offered in the model series is display appointments, for example.

  • Page 223: Displaying Contacts

    Office Communication Contacts Dialing phone numbers Select the desired contact. Note Select the phone number. If equipped with full mobile phone preparation The connection is established. package. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact"...
  • Page 224 Communication Office tained in the vehicle. The address can be If necessary, "Accept address". checked for this purpose. "Store contact in vehicle" Select the desired contact and highlight the Contact types address. Various contact types can be assigned to phone Open "Options".

  • Page 225: Displaying Messages

    "Service message" the vehicle is supported. Text messages and e- mails may not be supported by the service pro‐ Only messages from the BMW Assist vider, or the function may need to be enabled Concierge service, My Info and BMW separately.
  • Page 226 Communication Office Deleting messages My Info Messages from the Concierge service, My Info, Starting destination guidance and BMW Info can be deleted. Select the message. Delete a message: "Start guidance" or "Add as another "Office" destination" "Messages" Dialing the number in the message Select the desired message.

  • Page 227: Displaying E-Mail Contacts

    BMW Info Select the desired e-mail. General information Displaying e-mail contacts Messages from BMW regarding service actions If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐ and news from BMW. mitted by the mobile phone, this information is displayed in the e-mail.
  • Page 228 Communication Office "Options" Open. ▷ Select the symbol. "Fully download e-mails" Using contact data Only a part of the email from the cell phone Contact data from appointments, tasks, text is loaded into the vehicle. messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 229.
  • Page 229 Office Communication Reminders Using contact data Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Displaying reminders messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 229. Reminders of pending appointments and tasks are displayed. After an appointment or after a Reading the task out loud task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.

  • Page 230: Reading Out Loud

    Communication Office Reading out loud ▷ Depending on the number of stored ap‐ pointments, task notes, and messages in Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, the mobile phone, not all are displayed in the tasks, and notes can be read out loud. vehicle.

  • Page 231: Contacts

    Contacts Communication Contacts Vehicle equipment Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 232 Communication Contacts "My contacts" Select the address. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con‐ tained in the vehicle. The address can be checked for this purpose.

  • Page 233: Connecteddrive

    BMW Assist services request a BMW service appointment. will be available. The BMW Assist system can be ▷ Remote Door Unlock: the BMW Assist Re‐ reactivated by a service center after you sign a sponse Center provides assistance if, for ex‐...

  • Page 234: Roadside Assistance

    Communication ConnectedDrive Press the SOS button to contact the BMW can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ Assist Response Center. cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Convenience Plan. TeleService Starting the Concierge service "BMW Assist"...
  • Page 235 Communication BMW Search nection is established to Roadside Assis‐ tance. At a glance A business search can be opened via BMW Search. License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 236: Customer Relations

    Communication ConnectedDrive Opening the start page "Options" Open. "Display start page" Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" "Customer Relations" Loading a new page "Start service" "Options" Open. "Update" Service Request Cancel "Options" Open. At a glance "Cancel loading"...
  • Page 237 During the updating of BMW services, display ongoing development of BMW products from the status of the data transfer. your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐ essary. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that "Options"...
  • Page 238 Any additionally incurred costs are not a part category or track. of Apps. ▷ Use only BMW approved software applica‐ Press button to switch within the cell tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐ phone functions to a higher level or back.
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  • Page 241: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 242: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 243 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym‐ bol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

  • Page 244: Fuel

    Failure to comply with these recommendations Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91 or AKI may result in unscheduled maintenance.◀ BMW recommends AKI 91 or 89. Gasoline with lower AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐...

  • Page 245: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 246, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ described in this chapter.
  • Page 246 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to 650i 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 640i tions in bar/PSI Specifications in psi/ Tire size Pressure specifications kilopascal with cold in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 245/45 R 18 100 V M 2.2 / 32 2.4 / 35...
  • Page 247 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 245/40 R 19 98 V M 2.4 / 35 2.4 / 35 Specifications in +S XL A/S RSC bar/PSI with cold tires V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y 2.2 / 32 2.4 / 35 245/45 R 18 100 V...
  • Page 248 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications bar/PSI in bar/PSI V: 245/45 R 18 96 2.3 / 33 V: 245/40 R 19 94 Y 2.2 / 32 Y RSC 2.4 / 35 2.4 / 35 H: 275/40 R 18 99 H: 275/35 R 19 96 Y Y RSC...

  • Page 249: Tire Identification Marks

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/ V: 245/45 R 18 96 Y 2.4 / 35 PSI with cold tires 2.6 / 38 H: 275/40 R 18 99 Y 245/45 R 18 100 V M 2.4 / 35 2.6 / 38...

  • Page 250: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop U.S. Department of Transportation. on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa‐ Tire age ces of asphalt and concrete.

  • Page 251: Tire Tread

    Wheels and tires Mobility Tire tread between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐ Summer tires file tires. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐...

  • Page 252: Wheel And Tire Combination

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheel and tire combination New tires Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐ Due to technical factors associated with their tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob‐ manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ tained from your service center.

  • Page 253: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires Mobility Snow chains Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises Fine-link snow chains against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles. Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle, This can impair the handling characteristics.
  • Page 254 Mobility Wheels and tires When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steer‐ ing of the Integral Active Steering is deactivated automatically. At speeds above the maximum allowable speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle steering is activated again automatically. Activating the status "Settings"...

  • Page 255: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 256 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot parts.◀ Pull the lever. Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.

  • Page 257: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle equipment Duration with the engine running: ap‐ prox. 3 minutes. All standard, country-specific and optional Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes. equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 described in this chapter.

  • Page 258: Oil Change

    The additives are harmful to your health.◀ Specification Coolant consists of water and additives. BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 Not all commercially available additives are suit‐ BMW Longlife-01 able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for BMW Longlife-01 FE suitable additives.

  • Page 259: Coolant Level

    Engine oil Mobility Coolant level Checking Let the engine cool. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, and then open it. The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck.

  • Page 260: Maintenance

    This also applies for changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ safety-related functions and systems. vated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service and Warranty The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Information Booklet for US quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐...
  • Page 261 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Data memory Diagnosis Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐ eration, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐ hicle is serviced.

  • Page 262: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 65, the wiper arms. equipment that is offered in the model series is Fold up the wipers. described in this chapter.
  • Page 263 Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, serve as the light source for controls, display el‐ please contact your BMW center. ements and other equipment. LED headlamps, Light-emitting diodes These light-emitting diodes, which are related...

  • Page 264: License Plate Lamps

    Mobility Replacing components Tail lamps, bulb replacement With LED headlamps, all front lamps are de‐ signed with LED technology or as a light module. At a glance Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Follow the General instructions on lamps and bulbs., refer to page Turning lamp on the Xenon headlamp Follow the General instructions on lamps and...

  • Page 265: Changing Wheels

    Replacing components Mobility Changing wheels Inside brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and Notes bulbs, refer to page 262. The vehicle equipment does not include a spare 24-watt bulb, HP24W tire. Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out. When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.

  • Page 266: Charging The Battery

    Mobility Replacing components In the glove compartment to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages are no longer displayed. Charging the battery In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the terminals, refer to page 269, in the engine com‐ partment with the engine off.

  • Page 267: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ The radio ready state is switched on. lished. ▷ The BMW Assist system is logged in to a ▷ The LED flashes if the connection to the wireless communications network sup‐ BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐...

  • Page 268: First Aid Kit

    Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. The first aid kit is located in the insert in the rear Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW seat backrest. Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐...

  • Page 269: Jump Starting

    Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ Connecting the cables hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐ Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ tion can be found on the battery. minal. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐...

  • Page 270: Tow Truck

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Starting the engine ▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted, as the front wheels could turn. Never use spray fluids to start the engine. ▷ When the engine is stopped, there is no Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and power assist.

  • Page 271: Tow Truck

    It can be screwed in at the fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may front or rear of the BMW. It is contained in the cause damage.◀ onboard vehicle tool kit under the cargo floor cover.

  • Page 272: Automatic Transmission

    Mobility Breakdown assistance Screw thread Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge. 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.

  • Page 273: Care

    Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those All standard, country-specific and optional that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint equipment that is offered in the model series is damage.

  • Page 274: Vehicle Care

    Car care products and deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to BMW recommends using cleaning and care page 62. products from BMW, since these have been Drive into the car wash. tested and approved. Depress the brake pedal as needed. Car care and cleaning products Engage transmission position N.
  • Page 275 Care Mobility Upholstery material care ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. ▷ Headliner. If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a ▷ Lamp lenses. soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable ▷ Instrument cluster cover. interior cleaner.
  • Page 276 Mobility Care Floor mats can be removed from the passenger compartment for cleaning. If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth in the direction of travel only.
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  • Page 279: 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 2 607 971 - 09 11 490...

  • Page 280: Technical Data

    Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 281 Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 112.4 inches / 2,855 mm Length: 192.8 inches / 4,896 mm Smallest turning circle Dia.: 38.4 ft/11.7 m xDrive Dia.: 38.7 ft/11.8 m Weights 640i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,828/2,190 Load lbs/kg 772/350 Approved front axle load...
  • Page 282 Reference Technical data 650i Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 5,115/2,320 Sport automatic transmission lbs/kg 5,115/2,320 Load lbs/kg 772/350 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,568/1,165 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,734/1,240 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 16.2/460 650i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,203/2,360...

  • Page 283: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation

    Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ All standard, country-specific and optional The following short commands are valid for ve‐ equipment that is offered in the model series is hicles with voice activation system.

  • Page 284: Vehicle Information

    Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Open the Driving Mode menu. ›Driving mode‹ Open the ECO PRO menu. ›ECO PRO mode‹ Equipment Function Command Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹ Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹ Vehicle information Owner's Manual Function...
  • Page 285 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Open EfficientDynamics menu. ›Efficient Dynamics‹ EfficientDynamics split screen. ›Split screen Efficient Dynamics‹ Navigation General information Function Command Opens the Navigation menu. ›Navigation‹ Open the destination entry. ›Enter address‹ Enter the address. ›Enter address‹...
  • Page 286 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Display the map. ›Map‹ Map facing north. ›Map facing north‹ Map facing the direction of travel. ›Map in direction of travel‹ Perspective map. ›Map perspective view‹ Automatic scaling of the map. ›Map with automatic scaling‹...
  • Page 287 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Split screen scale...miles. ›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen scale 5 miles Split screen, highlight the traffic situation. ›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹ Split screen, computer. ›Split screen on board info‹ Split screen, trip computer.

  • Page 288: Weather Band

    Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or 753 kilohertz Open the AM stations. ›A M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Weather Band Function Command Open the Weather Band. ›Weather band‹...
  • Page 289 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference CD/Multimedia CD/DVD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
  • Page 290 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Tone Function Command Open the tone settings. ›Tone‹ Telephone Function Command Dial a phone number. ›Dial number‹ Opens the Telephone menu. ›Telephone‹ Display the phone book. ›Phonebook‹ Redialing. ›Redial‹ Display received calls. ›Received calls‹...
  • Page 291 Select a name. ›Choose name‹ My contacts. ›My contacts‹ Open the contacts. ›Contacts‹ New contact. ›New contact‹ BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive Function Command Open BMW Assist. ›B M W Assist‹ Open ConnectedDrive. ›Connected Drive‹ Open BMW Search. ›B M W Online‹...

  • Page 292: Everything From A To Z

    Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index All around the headliner Automatic Cruise Control with All around the steering Stop & Go ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ wheel Automatic Curb Monitor ALL program, automatic cli‐ Automatic deactivation, front ACC, Active Cruise Control mate control passenger airbags...
  • Page 293 Bluetooth audio Car care products Cigarette lighter BMW Assist Care, displays Cleaning, displays BMW homepage Care, vehicle Climate control BMW Internet page Cargo Climate control wind‐ BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Cargo area lid shield Cargo area, storage compart‐ Clock BMW Search ments Closing/opening from in‐...
  • Page 294 Reference Everything from A to Z Coolant temperature Disposal, vehicle battery Cooling function Distance control, refer to Cooling, maximum ECO PRO Cooling system Distance, selecting for EfficientDynamics Corrosion on brake discs EfficientDynamics menu, refer Cruise control Distance to destination to ECO PRO Cruise control, active with Divided screen view, split Electronic displays, instru‐...
  • Page 295 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine start, refer to Starting Floor carpet, care Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ the engine Floor mats, care proved Engine start, Starting aid FM/AM station Gross weight, permissible for Engine stop Fold-out position, windshield trailer towing Engine temperature wipers Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐...
  • Page 296 Reference Everything from A to Z Horn Integral Active Steering Lamps Hotel function, trunk lid Integrated key Lamps and bulbs Hot exhaust system Integrated universal remote Lane departure warning House number, entering for control Lane margin, warning navigation Intensity, AUTO program Language on Control Dis‐...
  • Page 297 Everything from A to Z Reference Memory for seat, mirrors, Nylon rope for tow-starting/ steering wheel towing Maintenance Menu, EfficientDynamics Maintenance require‐ Menu in instrument cluster ments Menus, operating, iDrive Maintenance, service require‐ Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ ments ing concept tics...
  • Page 298 Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ Screw thread for tow fit‐ tires itor TPM ting Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ Residual heat, automatic cli‐ Search, refer to BMW file mate control Search Programmable memory but‐ Retaining straps, securing Seat belts, refer to Safety...
  • Page 299 Everything from A to Z Reference Seating position for chil‐ Software applications, Steptronic, automatic trans‐ dren iPhone mission Seat, mirror, and steering Software update Stopping the engine wheel memory Spare fuse Storage compartments Seats Speaker lighting Storage compartments, loca‐ Seat ventilation, front Special destinations, naviga‐...
  • Page 300 Reference Everything from A to Z Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ Triple turn signal activa‐ Vehicle, breaking in tral locking system tion Vehicle care Thermal camera, refer to Night Trip odometer Vehicle equipment Vision Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ Vehicle identification number, Thigh support refer to Identification number Tilt alarm sensor...
  • Page 301 Everything from A to Z Reference Wheels, everything on wheels and tires Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor Width, vehicle Window defroster, rear Windows, powered Windshield, climate con‐ trol Windshield washer fluid Windshield washer noz‐ zles Windshield washer system Windshield wiper Windshield wipers, fold-out position...
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