Page 1 Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER'S MANUAL. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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Page 3 Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW.
Page 4 © 2011 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English X/11, 11 09 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
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 Business mobile phone preparation page 314. package Professional mobile phone preparation package Notes Office Contacts At a glance ConnectedDrive Cockpit iDrive...
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 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.
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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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
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‐ Increase distance 111 trol 87 Daytime running lights 87 Reduce distance 111 Adaptive light control 88 High-beam Assistant 88 Instrument cluster 70 Instrument lighting 89 10 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Steering column stalk, left Turn signal 64 Volume High beams, head‐ Voice activation 23 lamp...
Page 14: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Headliner 15 Controller with buttons 16 Control Display 16 Parking brake 63 Ventilation 139 PDC Park Distance Control 121 Hazard warning system 290 Backup camera 123 Parking assistant 130 Surround View 123 Central locking system 33 Driving Experience Switch 106 Glove compartment 148 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Radio 190 trol 104 CD/multimedia 198...
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance All around the headliner Emergency Request 290 Reading lamps 90 Glass sunroof 43 Interior lamps 90 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 93 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
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 Press. Turn. Move in four directions. Press. Move in two directions. Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the CD/Multimedia menu. Opens the Navigation menu.
Page 18 At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual Press the button Function In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be BACK Open previous panel. selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". OPTION Opens the Options menu. Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a Operating concept...
Page 19: Setting The Clock
iDrive At a glance The function is deactivated. Example: setting the clock Setting the clock Press the button. The main menu is displayed. Additional options: move the controller to the Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐ right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 20 At a glance iDrive Telephone symbols Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes: searching for network. Wireless network is not available. Turn the controller to set the hours and Bluetooth is switched on.
Page 21: General Information
iDrive At a glance Split screen tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. General information The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information Without navigation system and from the onboard computer.
Page 22 At a glance iDrive Deleting the button assignments The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx. five seconds. ▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐ try for which data is available. "OK"...
Page 23: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance 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 24: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system 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 306. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹...
Page 25 Voice activation system At a glance ›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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 26: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 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 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance 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‐...
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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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 30: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Integrated key All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 31 Opening and closing Controls Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ button within 10 seconds while pressing the ter or to your service center. brake. Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote con‐ New remote controls trol, as shown, against the marked area on the You can obtain new remote controls from your steering column and press the Start/Stop button...
Page 32: Profile Management
Controls Opening and closing Profile management Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to Opening the profiles their default values. A different profile can be called up than the one Switch on the ignition. associated with the remote control currently in "Settings"...
Page 33: Central Locking System
Opening and closing Controls Using the guest profile ▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐ ting. The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal ▷ Tone: tone settings. Profiles. ▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐ This can be useful for drivers who are using the mate control with enhanced features: set‐...
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 Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐ tion signals. Press the button on the remote control. ▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐...
Page 36 Controls Opening and closing "Last seat position auto." Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to 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 external sources such as mobile phones, metal...
Page 37: Manual Operation
Opening and closing Controls ▷ Press down the lock button of the front "Door locks" passenger door and close the door from Select the desired function: the outside. ▷ "Lock if no door is opened" The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the The vehicle locks automatically after a remote control.
Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Opening from the inside When the front passenger glove compartment is locked, the tailgate cannot be accessed. Push the button in the driver's footwell. This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked us‐ ing valet service. The infrared remote control If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if can be handed out without the key.
Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Convenient closing ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with ▷ The engine can only be started if the remote the finger and hold it down.
Page 40: Alarm System
Controls Opening and closing Arming and disarming the alarm Move foot in the direction of travel under‐ system neath the bumper and immediately back. General information When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
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 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: Roller Sunblinds
Opening and closing Controls Roller sunblinds Roller sunblind for rear window General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐ blind for the rear window after having activated it a number of times in a row, the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐...
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing middle of the opening in the roof, or from the Press the switch up and hold it tilted position during closing. until the initialization is complete: The glass sunroof opens again slightly. ▷ Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐...
Page 45: Adjusting
Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment Manually adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 46 Controls Adjusting Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary. Seat and mirror memory Backrest tilt Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Note The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 47: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls Lumbar support Height. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch.
Page 48: Safety Belts
Controls Adjusting Switching off Notes Press the button longer. Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. The LEDs go out. Although airbags enhance safety by providing Rear seat heating added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Page 49: Front Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls Front head restraints Buckling the belt Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident. Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats;...
Page 50 Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height ▷ Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐ straint forward, arrow 1. ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ Back: press the button, arrow 2. The head ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and restraint folds as far back as possible.
Page 51: Seat And Mirror Memory
Adjusting Controls Press the button. The LED in the button lights up. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED goes out. If the M button is pressed accidentally: Press the button again. The LED goes out. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐ sible.
Page 52: Exterior Mirrors
Controls Adjusting Mirrors Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, refer to page Exterior mirrors Adjusting manually At a glance If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass. Automatic Curb Monitor When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐...
Page 53: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Automatic heating ▷ Keep the photocells clean. Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside whenever the engine is running. rearview mirror and the windshield. Automatic dimming feature Steering wheel Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed. Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear General information view mirror, refer to page 53.
Page 54 Controls Adjusting ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490...
Page 55: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 93. 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 56 Controls Transporting children safely an increased risk of injury to the child when the Secure the child restraint fixing system with airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint the belt. fixing system.◀ Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing Seat position and height system.
Page 57 Transporting children safely Controls Without a through-loading system: Child restraint fixing system with a Position tether strap Note LATCH mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could be damaged.◀...
Page 58: Rear Doors
Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Direction of travel Head restraint. Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. Rear window shelf The door can now be opened from the outside Seat backrest only.
Page 59: 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 60 Controls Driving ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged Unattended vehicle completely, so that the engine can still be Do not leave the vehicle unattended with started. This function is only available when the engine running; doing so poses a risk of dan‐ the low beams are switched off.
Page 61: Automatic Mode
Driving Controls Engine stop Auto Start/Stop function General information The concept The automatic engine start-stop function helps Take the remote control with you save fuel. The system switches off the engine Take the remote control with you when during a stop, e. g., in a traffic congestion or at leaving the vehicle so that children, for example, traffic lights.
Page 62: Starting The Engine
Controls Driving Display in the instrument cluster Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically, it The READY display in the tach‐ will not start again automatically if any one of the ometer signals that the Auto following conditions are met. Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
Page 63: Parking Brake
Driving Controls Preventing an engine stop using the Automatic transmission: the transmission brake pedal position P is engaged automatically. The engine stop can be actively prevented Set the parking brake. within one second after the vehicle comes to a Engine start as usual via start/stop button. standstill.
Page 64: Headlamp Flasher
Controls Driving Notes Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐ dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed. Use while driving If on a rare occasion it is necessary to use Triple turn signal activation the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐ Press the lever to the resistance point.
Page 65 Driving Controls Washer/wiper system The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. Switching the wipers on/off and brief ▷ Brief wipe: press down once. wipe ▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once. Do not switch on the wipers if frozen ▷...
Page 66: Washer Fluid
Controls Driving Setting the frequency or sensitivity of Fold-out position of the wipers the rain sensor Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example. Switch off the ignition. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐ shield.
Page 67: Automatic Transmission With
Driving Controls R is Reverse Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀ Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
Page 68 Controls Driving Engaging P Depress the brake until you start driv‐ To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀ Engaging D, R and N Press button P.
Page 69 Driving Controls The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐ engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift tor lever is in transmission position D. down if the engine speed is too high. ▷...
Page 70: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 71 Displays Controls Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Fuel gauge 75 Engine oil temperature 75 Speedometer Current fuel consumption 77 Indicator/warning lamps 73 Electronic displays 72 Tachometer 75 Display/reset miles 76 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 72 Controls Displays Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster Messages, e.g. Check Control 73 Miles/trip miles 76 Time 76 Computer 81 Date 76 Transmission display 69 External temperature 76 Gear shift indicator 78 Selection lists 80 Status, Driving Experience Switch 106 Service requirements 77 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 73: Check Control
Displays Controls Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features Time 76 Navigation display 168 External temperature 76 Energy recovery 77 Date 76 Transmission display 69 Selection list, e.g., radio 80 Current fuel consumption 77 Speed limit detection 79 PRO 163 Computer 81 Messages, e.g. Check Control 73 Miles/trip miles 76 Service requirements 77 Check Control Indicator/warning lamps The concept The Check Control system monitors functions...
Page 74: Text Messages
Controls Displays 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 is de‐ activated or DTC Dynamic Traction Symbol Function or system Control is activated...
Page 75: Fuel Gauge
Displays Controls Supplementary text messages They are stored and can be displayed again later. Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Displaying stored Check Control Check Control. messages The supplementary text of urgent messages is "Vehicle Info"...
Page 76: Coolant Temperature
Controls Displays ▷ 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 77: Service Requirements
Displays Controls Service requirements "Additional indicators" The range is displayed in the instrument cluster. The concept The driving distance or the time to the next serv‐ Current fuel consumption ice is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on. Instrument cluster The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐...
Page 78: Gear Shift Indicator
Controls Displays Symbols Service history Perform maintenance work at the service center Symbols Description and have them recorded in the vehicle data. The entries are like a service booklet of the docu‐ No service is currently required. mentation of regular maintenance. The entered maintenance work can be dis‐...
Page 79 Displays Controls ▷ On routes without signage. Symbols Description ▷ Where there are railroad crossings, highway Fuel efficient gear is engaged. markings or other situations where no sig‐ nage is present, but passing would not be permitted. Shift up to fuel efficient gear. Switching on/off "Settings"...
Page 80 Controls Displays System limits Camera Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system assists the driver and does not re‐ place the human eye.◀ The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations: The camera is located near the base of the mir‐...
Page 81 Displays Controls Instrument cluster with enhanced Calling up information on the info features display Press the onboard computer button on the turn Activating a list and creating the signal lever. setting Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Page 82: Average Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays Adjusting the info display Time of arrival You can select what information from the on‐ The estimated time of arrival is board computer is to be displayed on the info displayed if a destination is en‐ display of the instrument cluster. tered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
Page 83: Trip Computer
Displays Controls Resetting the fuel consumption or "Warning" speed Press the controller. "Vehicle Info" Applying your current speed as the "Onboard info" limit "Cons." or "Speed" "Settings" "Speed" "Select current speed" Press the controller. The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.
Page 84 Controls Displays Setting the date format "Time:" "Settings" "Time/Date" "Format:" Select the desired format. Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed. Press the controller. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed. The date format is stored. Press the controller.
Page 85 Displays Controls Units of measure The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the units of measure Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ ness control may not be clearly visible. tance and temperature: Assist system information "Settings"...
Page 86: Lamps
Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings: equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
Page 87 Lamps Controls Headlamp courtesy delay feature Daytime running lights The low beams stay lit for a short while if the With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni‐ ning lights light up in position 0, tion is switched off.
Page 88: Adaptive Light Control
Controls Lamps Adaptive light control situation allows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual. The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp Activating control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface.
Page 89: Fog Lamps
Lamps Controls Switching the high beams on and off ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior manually rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc. Camera ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. The camera is located near the base of the mir‐...
Page 90: Interior Lamps
Controls Lamps Interior lamps Selecting color scheme "Settings" General information "Lighting" The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps "Ambient:" and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.
Page 91: Safety
Safety Controls 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 92 Controls Safety 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 93: Deactivation System
Safety Controls 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 94: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Controls Safety 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 95: Resetting The System
Safety Controls A change in the tire inflation pressure during The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting driving is taken into account. TPM..." is displayed. A correction is only necessary if this is indicated After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐ by the TPM tion pressures are applied as set values.
Page 96 Controls Safety Do this by checking the air pressure in all duced lane stability during braking, a longer four tires. braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is ingly.
Page 97 Safety Controls ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted: the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will have the service center check it if necessary. flash for approximately one minute and then re‐ main continuously illuminated. This sequence ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups your service center.
Page 98 Controls Safety Indication of a flat tire A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐ not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐ The yellow warning lamp lights up. A tion pressure regularly. Check Control message is displayed. The system could be delayed or malfunction in There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire the following situations:...
Page 99 Safety Controls Continued driving with a flat tire Final tire failure If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ and stop;...
Page 100 Controls Safety Display ▷ When lane markings are covered in snow, ice, dirt or water. ▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes. ▷ When the lane markings are covered by ob‐ jects. ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you.
Page 101 Safety Controls Active Blind Spot Detection The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. The concept Display Two radar sensors below the rear bumper mon‐ itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at Information stage speeds above approx.
Page 102: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety Brake force display Radar sensors The concept The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper. The system may not be fully functional in the ▷ During normal brake application, the outer following situations: brake lamps light up. ▷...
Page 103 Safety Controls ahead or stopped in front of you can also be de‐ tected within the system's range. Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system may not always detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner.
Page 104: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed All standard, country-specific and optional and by applying brakes at individual wheels. equipment that is offered in the model series is Adjust your driving style to the situation described in this chapter.
Page 105: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lamps Deactivating DTC When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ Press the button again. played in the instrument cluster. TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐ lamp go out.
Page 106 Controls Driving stability control systems This results in a sporty steering response. In ad‐ tivated. Driving stability is limited during dition, it becomes easier to steer during parking acceleration and when driving in bends. and maneuvering. SPORT+ Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐ Driving Experience Switch pension with limited driving stabilization.
Page 107 Driving stability control systems Controls Configuring ECO PRO Optionally, the sport program can be configured before it is activated: Activate ECO PRO. "Settings" "Configure ECO PRO" "SPORT mode" Configure the program. "Settings" This configuration is retrieved when the sport "Driving mode" program is activated.
Page 108: Drive-Off Assistant
Controls Driving stability control systems "Control display" "Driving mode info" Drive-off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake. Release the foot brake and drive away with‐ out delay.
Page 109: 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 110 Controls Driving comfort ▷ If active: press twice. It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in ▷ If interrupted: press once. the instrument cluster, refer to page 111. The displays go out. The stored desired speed When cruise control is maintained or stored, and distance are deleted.
Page 111: While Driving
Driving comfort Controls While standing ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance, the desired speed Before leaving the vehicle, secure it increases or decreases by a maximum of against rolling. 5 mph/10 km/h. Max. adjustable speed: Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐...
Page 112 Controls Driving comfort Indicator/warning lamps ▷ The marking does not light up: the system is switched off. Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lamps do not Brief status display relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the Selected desired speed.
Page 113: Swerving Vehicles
Driving comfort Controls Detection range Swerving vehicles The detection capacity of the system and the A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected automatic braking capacity are limited. until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle.
Page 114: Radar Sensor
Controls Driving comfort Cornering Radar sensor Position If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the speed is reduced slightly in the curve, although curves cannot be anticipated in advance. There‐ Radar sensor fore, drive into a curve at an appropriate speed. In tight curves, situations may result due to the Dirty or covered sensor restricted detection range of the system in...
Page 115: Collision Warning
Driving comfort Controls ▷ this device must accept any interference re‐ may vary depending on the current driving sit‐ ceived, including interference that may uation. cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Page 116: Functional Limitations
Controls Driving comfort Detection range ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The state is stored for the remote control cur‐ The detection capacity of the camera and the rently in use. collision warning has limitations. This may result in the warning not being issued Configuring the warning time or being issued late.
Page 117 Driving comfort Controls Camera When the vehicle is intentionally brought into contact with a vehicle, the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings. Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis‐ tance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Page 118 Controls Driving comfort Switching the warning function on/off Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀ System limits Be alert Due to system limitations, warnings may be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or improperly.
Page 119: Cruise Control
Driving comfort Controls Cruise control The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed. The concept Cruise control can be used. The system is functional at speeds beginning at Switching off approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. Deactivated or interrupted system It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel.
Page 120: Indicator Lamp
Controls Driving comfort ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ creases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ 1 km/h. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Page 121: Pdc Park Distance Control
Driving comfort Controls If --- appears briefly on the display for Check Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet Control messages, it is possible that the system active. requirements for operation are currently not For technical reasons, the system may other‐ met.
Page 122 Controls Driving comfort Switching on automatically ▷ If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen‐ Select transmission position R with the engine sors. running. ▷ If moving parallel to a wall. Automatic deactivation during forward The signal tone is switched off: travel...
Page 123 Driving comfort Controls It assists the driver when parking, maneuvering and on blind driveways and intersections. Backup camera The concept The backup camera provides assistance in park‐ ing and maneuvering backwards. The area be‐ ▷ Forward gear or transmission position D en‐ hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Page 124 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off manually Show the parking aid lines, refer to page 125. Turning circle lines Press the button. ▷ Can be shown in the backup camera image. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Show the course of the smallest possible ▷...
Page 125 Driving comfort Controls Display on the Control Display Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding Switching on the backup camera via turning circle line. iDrive With PDC activated: "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ ting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 126: Top View
Controls Driving comfort Top View Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneuver‐ ing. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose.
Page 127: Side View
Driving comfort Controls Cameras The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Display on the Control Display Switching on the backup camera via iDrive With Top View switched on: "Rear view camera" The backup camera image is displayed. The set‐ The lenses of the Top View cameras are located ting is stored for the remote control currently in at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings.
Page 128: Head-Up Display
Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off Contrast With the Side View switched on: "Contrast" Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Cameras Press the button. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded.
Page 129 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Certain sitting positions. "Displayed information" ▷ Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐ Select the desired displays in the Head-up play. Display. ▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Page 130: Parking Assistant
Controls Driving comfort Special windshield Requirements The windshield is part of the system. For measuring parking spaces The shape of the windshield makes it possible ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐ to display a precise image. prox. 22 mph/35 km/h. A film in the windshield prevents double images ▷...
Page 131: System Status
Driving comfort Controls Display on the Control Display ▷ Gray, arrow 1: parking space search. ▷ Blue, arrow 2: parking space is suitable. Activating/deactivating systems The vehicle is parked in the parking space if the parking procedure is active. Symbol Meaning ▷...
Page 132: Functional Limitations
Controls Driving comfort System limits movement after the gear change when the vehicle is stationary. Changes to the parking space ▷ When parking in parking spaces on the driv‐ Changes to the parking space after it was er's side, the corresponding turn signal must measured are not taken into account by the sys‐...
Page 133 Driving comfort Controls ▷ With tow bars and trailer hitches. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure, such as fences.
Page 134: Climate Control
Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 135 Climate control Controls Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 135, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ Manual air distribution gram. Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Temperature sired program. Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature.
Page 136 Controls Climate control ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Switching on ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of Press any button except the seat heating but‐ outside air into the vehicle is permanently tons. blocked. Microfilter, recirculated air filter If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated- air mode and increase the air volume, if neces‐...
Page 137: Maximum Cooling
Climate control Controls Seat heating, right 47 12 Air distribution, left Cooling function 13 Rear window defroster Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep lated-air mode clear 10 Air distribution, right 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden‐ sation 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Climate control functions in detail Intensity of the AUTO program...
Page 138: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate control Air volume, manual When using the automatic climate control, con‐ densation water, refer to page 158, develops To be able to manually adjust the air volume, that exits underneath the vehicle. switch off the AUTO program first. Press the left or right side of the button: Automatic recirculated-air control/ decrease or increase air volume.
Page 139 Climate control Controls Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter, Ventilation in the rear recirculated-air filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle. The recirculated-air filter removes dust from the interior air in recirculated-air mode.
Page 140 Controls Climate control Preselecting the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the switch-on time "Settings" "Climate" "Activate Timer 1" or "Activate Timer 2" The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated. The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on.
Page 141: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment patible with the integrated universal remote control. All standard, country-specific and optional If you have any questions, please contact: equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ Your service center. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 142: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Simultaneously press and hold the button of For systems with an alternating-code system, the desired function on the hand-held trans‐ the integrated universal remote control and the mitter and the button to be programmed on system also have to be synchronized. the interior rearview mirror.
Page 143: Digital Compass
Interior equipment Controls Digital compass ror has been programmed. The system can then be controlled by the button on the in‐ terior rearview mirror. At a glance If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step.
Page 144 Controls Interior equipment World map with compass zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for approx. Make sure that there are no large metallic 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set com‐ objects or overhead power lines near the ve‐ pass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 145: Connecting Electrical Devices
Interior equipment Controls The setting is stored automatically after approx‐ Push in the lighter. imately 10 seconds. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Connecting electrical devices 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.
Page 146 Controls Interior equipment Rear center console Locking the backrest Before carrying persons in the rear, en‐ gage and thereby lock the backrests, or the re‐ straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐ cident may be limited.◀ Retract the head restraints if necessary before backrests are folded down With folding head restraints, fold in the head re‐...
Page 147 Interior equipment Controls Folding down the middle section Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area to release the rear seat backrest. Fold in the middle head restraint. Reach into the recess and pull the middle section forward. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for‐ ward slightly.
Page 148: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Storage compartment in the rear center console, refer to page 150. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment Glove compartment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
Page 149 Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors This prevents access to the glove compartment and to the cargo area. Do not stow any breakable objects USB interface for data transfer Do not store any breakable objects, e. g. glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐...
Page 150 Controls Storage compartments Connection for an external audio Front device Storage tray for front cupholders This can be used to connect an external audio device, such as an MP3 player. The cupholder with the storage tray can be used for additional storage. To do this, place the stor‐ ▷...
Page 151: Clothes Hooks
Storage compartments Controls Clothes hooks Hooks/multi-function hook The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐ dles in the rear. Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision.◀ No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks;...
Page 152 Controls Storage compartments Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch at top, if necessary, arrow 2. Partitioning the compartment The compartment can be divided using an at‐ tachable partition. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
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Page 155: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490...
Page 156: 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 157 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Do not remove the heat shields installed and Adhere to water depth and speed limita‐ never apply undercoating to them. When driv‐ tions ing, standing at idle and while parking, take care Do not exceed this water depth and walking to avoid possible contact between the hot ex‐...
Page 158 Driving tips Things to remember when driving In this way braking efficiency will be available Therefore, traces of condensed water under the when you need it. vehicle are normal. Hills Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, resulting in a reduction in the brake system efficiency.
Page 159: 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 160 Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo Floor net The floor net can also be used to Secure the load and to store small parts. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo area separating wall.
Page 161 Loading Driving tips Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roof drip rail above the doors. Fold the cover outward. Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response.
Page 162: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment open results in increased air resistance and is also described that is not available in a vehicle, raises fuel consumption.
Page 163: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel Driving tips When you reach the desired speed, shift into the Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ highest applicable gear and drive with the en‐ tem, refer to page 277. gine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed.
Page 164 Driving tips Saving fuel ECO PRO Tip The display switches to blue as soon as all con‐ ditions for fuel-economy-optimized driving are ▷ "ECO PRO limit:": met. Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO Tip is to be displayed. ECO PRO Tip - driving instruction ▷...
Page 165 Saving fuel Driving tips Resetting fuel consumption history "Options" Open. "Reset consumption history" 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
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Page 167 Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 608 633 - 11 09 490...
Page 168: Navigation Navigation System
Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment Destination input All standard, country-specific and optional Manual destination entry equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment General information is also described that is not available in a vehicle, The system supports you in entering street e.
Page 169: Navigation System
Navigation system Navigation Entering a town/city Select the street. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ Alternative: enter the street address played town/city. and house number Select "Street" or the displayed street. Enter the street as you would the town/city. "House number" Select the numbers.
Page 170: Address Book
Navigation Navigation system Starting destination guidance after "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing entering the destination contact" "Accept destination" "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Add, refer to page 175, a destination as a further destination. Address book Selecting a destination from the address book Select an existing contact, if available.
Page 171: Last Destinations
Navigation system 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 247.
Page 172 Select the symbol. of the map and the category. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Destination entry via BMW Assist Add, refer to page 175, a destination as a A connection is established to the Concierge further destination. service, refer to page 251.
Page 173 Navigation system Navigation Displaying special destinations in the Additional functions Additional functions are available on the inter‐ To display symbols of the special destinations active map after the controller is pressed. in the map view: "Navigation" "Map" "Options" Open. "Display Points of Interest" Select the setting.
Page 174 Navigation Navigation system spelled in the language of the system. Set ▷ To select a recommended town/ the language, refer to page 84. city: ›Yes‹ 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‹...
Page 175 Navigation system Navigation Storing a trip Move the controller to the left if necessary. "Guidance" Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to "Enter new destination" store new trips. Select the type of destination entry.
Page 176: Destination Guidance
Navigation Navigation system Open "Options". ▷ The route criteria can be changed when the destination is entered and during destina‐ "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" tion guidance. Calling up the last trip ▷ Road types are part of the navigation data and are taken into consideration when plan‐...
Page 177: Lane Information
Navigation system Navigation Lane information The individual suggestions are high‐ lighted in color. On multi-lane roads, the recommended lanes are marked in the arrow view by a triangle. ▷ Solid triangle: best lane. ▷ Empty triangle: possible lane. However, an‐ other lane change may be needed shortly.
Page 178 Navigation Navigation system Resuming the original route Repeating spoken instructions If the route section should no longer be by‐ "Navigation" passed: "Map" "Navigation" Highlight the symbol. "Route information" Press the controller twice. "New route for:" Volume of spoken instructions "Remove blocking" Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐...
Page 179 Navigation system Navigation Lines in the map Symbol Function Streets and routes are displayed in different col‐ Search for a special destination. ors and styles depending on their classification. Dashed lines represent railways and ferry con‐ Display traffic bulletins. nections. Country borders are indicated by thin Interactive map.
Page 180 Select the map view. cident data. You agree to indemnify, defend ▷ "Arrow display" and hold harmless BMW of North America, ▷ "Map facing north" LLC. (“BMW NA”) and Total Traffic Net‐ work, Inrix, Inc (and their affiliates) against ▷...
Page 181 D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or 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 182 Navigation Navigation system ▷ Red: congestion. destination guidance. In the dynamic destina‐ tion guidance, they are automatically accepted ▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic. in the route guidance. ▷ Yellow: heavy traffic. ▷ Green: clear roads. Semi-dynamic destination guidance ▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, e.g., construc‐ When traffic bulletin reception is switched on, tion site.
Page 183: What To Do If
Navigation system Navigation Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐ Current navigation data and the authorization sages are called up in the list. code are available from your service center. ▷ Depending on the data volume, a data up‐ "Navigation"...
Page 184 Navigation Navigation system Input any street in the selected city and start destination guidance. ▷ The destination is not used for route guid‐ ance? The destination data is not contained in the navigation data. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. ▷...
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Page 187: Entertainment
Entertainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 188: 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 189 Tone Entertainment Multi-channel playback, The following volumes are only stored for the respective paired telephone: "Microphone", surround "Loudspeak.". Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐ Adjusting the volume back, surround. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" Setting multi-channel playback, "Tone" surround "Volume settings" "CD/Multimedia", "Radio"...
Page 190: Radio
Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine All standard, country-specific and optional is running: press the ON/OFF button on the 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, e.
Page 191 Radio Entertainment Highlight the desired station. Select the desired station. "Options" Open. "Rename to:" If necessary, wait until the desired name ap‐ pears. The selected station name is copied to the list of current stations and stored stations. RDS broadcasts additional information, such as Press the controller for an extended period.
Page 192: Satellite Radio
Entertainment Radio Satellite radio Activating/deactivating digital radio reception General information "Radio" The channels are offered in predefined pack‐ "FM" or "AM" ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐ "Options" Open. phone. "HD Radio Reception" The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ Navigation bar overview rently in use.
Page 193 Radio Entertainment "Category" "Manage subscription" Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐ The phone number and an electronic serial gory. number, ESN, are displayed. Select the desired channel. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐ nels. The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed.
Page 194: Selecting A Category
Entertainment Radio Via direct channel entry Symbol Meaning "Radio" Channel name "Satellite radio" Artist "Set channel" Track Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller. Selecting a category Storing a channel "Radio" "Radio" "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio"...
Page 195 Radio Entertainment Timeshift menu Storing the artist, track, or game It is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐ Symbol Function rently being broadcast. The channel information must be available. Go to the live broadcast "Radio" Playback/pause "Satellite radio" Next track If necessary, open "All channels"...
Page 196 Entertainment Radio "Set jump" Select the desired region. The region is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Activating/deactivating the jump "Radio" "Satellite radio" The displayed favorite is played. "Jump to:" If there is no message, the system changes to Information for the selected region is broadcast the My Favorites category.
Page 197 Radio Entertainment Stored stations Deleting a station "Radio" General information "Presets" It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Select the desired station. "Options" Open. Calling up a station "Delete entry" "Radio" "Presets" Select the desired station. Storing a station The station currently selected is stored.
Page 198: Cd/Multimedia
Entertainment CD/multimedia CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine All standard, country-specific and optional is running: press the ON/OFF button on the 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, e.
Page 199 CD/multimedia Entertainment Playable formats To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. ▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD- RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD audio (video part only), DVD video. ▷ CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD, SVCD.
Page 200 Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback Select the desired CD or DVD. "Options" Open. The video image is displayed on the front Con‐ trol Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/ "Random" h; in some countries, it is only displayed if the parking brake is set or if the automatic trans‐...
Page 201 CD/multimedia Entertainment "Audio/language" Symbol Function Previous chapter Fast forward Reverse In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐ ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playback. Select the desired language. DVD menu If necessary, turn the controller to open the Selecting the subtitles video menu.
Page 202: Dvd Changer
Entertainment CD/multimedia "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 203 CD/multimedia Entertainment 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 204 CD/DVD player and changer DVDs, this can be due to one of the following causes: Do not remove the cover BMW CD/DVD players and changers are Home-recorded CDs/DVDs officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with not operate if the cover is damaged;...
Page 205: Music Collection
CD/multimedia Entertainment Damage ▷ Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com‐ pressed audio format. If available, informa‐ ▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and tion on the album, such as the artist, is moisture. stored as well. ▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve. ▷...
Page 206 Entertainment CD/multimedia Continuing the storage process Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Store in vehicle" "CD/Multimedia" "CD/DVD" Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. "Continue storing" Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐ ning of the track at which storage was inter‐ rupted.
Page 207: Music Search
CD/multimedia Entertainment "Music data import/export" ▷ Select "A-Z search", refer to page 22, and input the desired entry. "Import music (USB)" ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. Select other categories if you wish. The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order.
Page 208: Random Playback
Entertainment CD/multimedia 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 209 CD/multimedia Entertainment 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 210: External Devices
Entertainment CD/multimedia 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" The sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐ External devices speakers.
Page 211: Usb Audio Interface
CD/multimedia Entertainment Connectors for external devices USB audio interface is located in the center arm‐ rest. ▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐ To connect the device, use the special cable ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available are supported by the USB audio interface.
Page 212 Entertainment CD/multimedia During transmission, the tracks can be called up Starting the track search via the file directory. "CD/Multimedia" "External devices" Number of tracks Select the symbol. Information from up to four USB devices or for "Search" approx. 16,000 or 36,000 tracks can be stored in the vehicle.
Page 213: Bluetooth Audio
CD/multimedia Entertainment Current playback To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. List of tracks currently being played. Select the desired video file to begin play‐ "CD/Multimedia" back. "External devices" Video menu Select the symbol.
Page 214 Entertainment CD/multimedia Use of a mobile phone as an audio source, The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ refer to page 229. played. ▷ The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐ speakers. ▷ The volume of the sound output is depend‐ ent on the device.
Page 215 CD/multimedia Entertainment If pairing was successful, the device is displayed If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio". as connected. Select the desired device from the list of White symbol : the device is active as an audio paired devices. source. If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer to page 216.
Page 216: Disconnecting The Audio Connection
Entertainment CD/multimedia Playback menu Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 228. Depending on the particular device, some of the The device is not supported by the vehicle. functions may not be available. ▷ Perform a software update, refer to page 217, if needed. Symbol Function The device could not be paired or connected.
Page 217: Software Update
▷ USB. Restoring the previous version Updates and related current information is If it should become necessary, the software ver‐ available at www.bmw.com/update. sion prior to the last software update can be re‐ ▷ TeleService. stored. Existing software can be updated directly via The previous version may only be restored when the vehicle.
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Page 219: 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 220: Business Mobile Phone Preparation Package
Communication Business mobile phone preparation package Business mobile phone preparation package Vehicle equipment Displaying the vehicle identification number and software part number All standard, country-specific and optional The vehicle identification number and software equipment that is offered in the model series is part number are needed to determine which mo‐...
Page 221 Business mobile phone preparation package Communication Gray symbol: the function is inactive. To perform additional steps on the mobile phone, refer to the mobile phone operating Symbol Function instructions: e.g. search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device. Telephone.
Page 222: Package
Communication Business mobile phone preparation package Activating/deactivating Bluetooth ▷ Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply vehicle and on the mobile phone. with all safety guidelines and regulations. ▷...
Page 223 Via the button on the steering wheel When entering phone numbers, you can switch between entering letters and numbers. Press the button. Service numbers can be entered more easily, e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD. Via the instrument cluster "Telephone" "Accept" "Dial number"...
Page 224: Package
Communication Business mobile phone preparation package Accepting a call while speaking to Select the digits individually. another party This function might have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone must be adjusted accordingly. If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, a call waiting signal sounds where appropriate.
Page 225: Package
Business mobile phone preparation package Communication When terminating a conference call, both calls are ended. If one call is terminated by another party, the other call can be continued. Switching the microphone to mute When a call is active, the microphone can be muted.
Page 226: Package
Communication Business mobile phone preparation package Redialing Complete the entries if necessary. "Store contact" General information Received calls The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the Displaying calls mobile phone. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are displayed.
Page 227: Package
Business mobile phone preparation package Communication Select the type of number: "Home", "Business", "Mobile" or "Other" Complete the entries if necessary. "Store contact" Hands-free system General information Calls that are being made on the hands-free system can be continued on the mobile phone and vice versa.
Page 228: Professional Mobile Phone Preparation
Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Professional mobile phone preparation package 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.
Page 229 Professional mobile phone preparation package 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 230: Package
Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package "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.
Page 231: Package
Professional mobile phone preparation package 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"...
Page 232: Package
Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package 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 233: Package
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 parties General information You can switch between calls or connect two calls to a single conference call.
Page 234: Package
Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Accepting a call while speaking to When terminating a conference call, both calls another party are ended. If one call is terminated by another party, the other call can be continued. This function might have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone must be Switching the microphone to mute adjusted accordingly.
Page 235: Package
Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Redialing General information The list of dialed numbers in the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle depending on the mobile phone. The 20 phone numbers dialed last are displayed. The sorting order of the phone numbers depends on the particular mo‐...
Page 236: Package
Communication Professional mobile phone preparation package Hands-free system Complete the entries if necessary. "Store contact" 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 237: Package
Professional mobile phone preparation package Communication Installation position nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐ row 2 until it engages. In the center armrest. Inserting the snap-in adapter Press the button and remove the cover. Removing the mobile phone Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐ row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐...
Page 238 Communication Office Office Vehicle equipment ▷ The time, time zone, and date, refer to page 83, are correctly set on the Control All standard, country-specific and optional Display and on the mobile phone to correctly equipment that is offered in the model series is display appointments, for example.
Page 239 Office Communication Contacts Symbol Storage location No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not Note been checked as a destination. If equipped with Professional mobile phone In the vehicle; the address has preparation package. been checked as a destination. At a glance Mobile phone.
Page 240: Office Contacts Connecteddrive
Communication Office "Start guidance" or "Add as another In the navigation system: enter address. destination" Only addresses contained in the navigation data in the vehicle can be entered. This en‐ Checking the address as a destination sures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses.
Page 241: Deleting Contacts
Message from the Concierge serv‐ ice. Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile, refer to page 31. The contacts Message from BMW Info. stored in the vehicle are exported, but not those E-mail from mobile phone. from the mobile phone.
Page 242 Communication Office Reading the text message out loud Only messages from the BMW Assist Concierge service, My Info and BMW Read the text message out loud, refer to Info are displayed. page 245. ▷ "Text message" My Info Only text messages from the mobile phone are displayed.
Page 243: Displaying E-Mail Contacts
BMW Info tacts, only the e-mail address is displayed. General information Using contact data Messages from BMW regarding service actions Contact data from appointments, tasks, text and news from BMW. messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected, refer to page 245.
Page 244 Communication Office Tasks The appointments on the current day are displayed. Displaying the task list Selecting the calendar day Display tasks that are due within the next Select the date. 90 days. "Office" "Tasks" Sorting the task list Select the header in the task list. Select the desired day or date.
Page 245: Reading Out Loud
Office Communication Notes The corresponding appointment or the task are displayed. Displaying notes "Office" Using contact data "Notes" All notes are displayed. At a glance Contact data from appointments, tasks, text Displaying the note messages, emails and notes can be stored or Select the desired note.
Page 246 Communication Office ▷ "Back to beginning" ▷ Text were already transmitted from the mo‐ bile phone in a shortened form. Start reading message again from the be‐ ginning. ▷ Synchronization between the mobile phone and vehicle may take several minutes. ▷...
Page 247: Displaying Contacts
Contacts Communication Contacts Vehicle equipment The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ ous entries: "Delete input fields" All standard, country-specific and optional Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next equipment that is offered in the model series is to the entry field.
Page 248 Communication Contacts "My contacts" Move the controller to the left. "Yes" If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle, and only this copy is displayed.
Page 249 Contacts Communication "Display: last, first name" or "Display: first, last name" Depending on how the contacts were stored on the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names may differ from the selected sorting order. Exporting/importing contacts Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile, refer to page 31.
Page 250: Bmw Assist
BMW Assist services ▷ TeleService: data on your vehicle's service will be available. The BMW Assist system can be status or required inspections are transmit‐ reactivated by a service center after you sign a ted to your service center, either automati‐...
Page 251: Connecteddrive
Assist Response Center. provides phone numbers and addresses. Hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of TeleService the optional BMW Convenience Plan.
Page 252 If the mobile phone is paired, a con‐ nection is established to Roadside Assis‐ At a glance tance. 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.
Page 253: Customer Relations
ConnectedDrive Communication 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 254 TeleService Report Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the ongoing development of BMW products from your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐ essary. TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements and have a valid Assist contract;...
Page 255 Data transfer Use apps During the updating of BMW services, display Connect the cell phone via the snap-in the status of the data transfer. adapter or via the USB audio interface.
Page 256 Communication ConnectedDrive tions depend on the speed of the available Internet connection of the cell phone. ▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem. If necessary, restart the software application on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐ tion.
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Page 259: 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 260: 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 261 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. To do this, turn the cap. 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 262: Fuel
Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differ‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, ad‐ equipment that is offered in the model series is ditives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in described in this chapter.
Page 263: 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 264, 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 264: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI F: 225/35 R 20 90 Y 2.4 / 35 320i XL RSC 2.8/ 41 Tire size Pressure specifications R: 255/30 R 20 92 Y in bar/PSI XL RSC Specifications in...
Page 265 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI F: 225/40 R 19 89 Y 2.2 / 32 F: 225/35 R 20 90 Y 2.6 / 38 XL RSC 2.4 / 35 3.0 / 44 R: 255/35 R 19 92 Y R: 255/30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC...
Page 266 Mobility Wheels and tires 328i Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications 225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.4 / 35 2.9 / 42 in bar/PSI +S RSC Specifications in 225/45 R 18 91 Y bar/PSI with cold tires 225/45 R 18 95 V M +S XL RSC...
Page 267: Tire Identification Number
Wheels and tires Mobility 335i 103: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Speed letter T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h Specifications in bar/PSI with cold H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h tires V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h...
Page 268: Tire Tread
Mobility Wheels and tires Treadwear Temperature grade for this tire The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ based on the wear rate of the tire when tested tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐...
Page 269: Tire Damage
Wheels and tires Mobility Minimum tread depth In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop.
Page 270: New Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Approved wheels and tires Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐ Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ mends that you use only wheels and tires that sign and age of the tire casing structures can have been approved for your particular vehicle limit service life and have a negative impact on model.
Page 271: Snow Chains
Wheels and tires Mobility Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ with the tires of the following size: sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. ▷...
Page 272: Engine Compartment
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ment or country variant. This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model series is safety-related functions and systems.
Page 273 Engine compartment Mobility Hood Indicator/warning lamps When the hood is opened, a Check Control mes‐ Notes sage is displayed. Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
Page 274: Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment Detailed measurement Requirements: All standard, country-specific and optional ▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is equipment that is offered in the model series is running at operating temperature. described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ▷...
Page 275 Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐ able in all countries. Approved oil types Specification BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30 BMW Longlife-01 BMW Longlife-01 FE Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.
Page 276: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle equipment Adding engine oil Let the engine cool. All standard, country-specific and optional Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly equipment that is offered in the model series is counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ described in this chapter.
Page 277: 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 history The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Perform maintenance work at the service center quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐...
Page 278 In addition, if you signed a service contract for BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired services. There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Page 279: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. 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 280 Mobility Replacing components Working on the lighting system If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, When working on the lighting system, you e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service should always switch off the lights affected to center check this.
Page 281 Replacing components Mobility Turn signal Low beams 21-watt bulb, PY21W 55-watt bulb, H7 If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel Turn the cap counterclockwise and remove. house slightly inward. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove.
Page 282 Mobility Replacing components Accessing the daytime running lights, high High beams/headlamp flasher beams/headlamp flasher and parking lamps 55-watt bulb, H7 Follow the General instructions on lamps and Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it bulbs, refer to page 279. from the holder and remove.
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Page 284 Mobility Replacing components 21-watt bulb, PY21W Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐ row 2. In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets and remove the cover. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1. Turn the bulb, arrow 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
Page 285 Replacing components Mobility Tail lamps, bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp Open trunk lid. At a glance Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2. Turn signal Reversing lamp Inside brake lamp...
Page 286 Mobility Replacing components Remove the connecting line from the clip on ponent, arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp the bulb holder. engages in the rubber mount. Release the catch at the top on the connec‐ tor of the connecting line and remove the connector from the bulb holder.
Page 287: Changing Wheels
Replacing components Mobility Changing wheels Replacing the reversing lamp and inner brake lamp Notes Loosen the two fasteners, arrow 1 and pull down on the lamp holder to remove, arrow 2. The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire. 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 288: Charging The Battery
Mobility Replacing components In the engine compartment to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages Use the onboard vehicle toolkit to loosen the are no longer displayed. three cover screws, arrow 1. Charging the battery In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals, refer to page 292, in the engine compartment with the engine off.
Page 289 Replacing components Mobility In the cargo area Raise the cargo floor panel. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 290: 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 291: Breakdown Assistance
Mobility First aid kit Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan‐ ces. For this purpose, data that are used to de‐...
Page 292 Switch off any electronic systems/power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Bodywork contact between vehicles Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Make sure that there is no contact be‐...
Page 293: Tow Truck
Breakdown assistance Mobility Towing Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse Follow the towing instructions order. Follow all towing instructions; otherwise, Check the battery and recharge if necessary. vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀ ▷...
Page 294: Tow Bar
It can be screwed in at the Tow bar front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard ve‐ The tow fittings used should be on the same hicle tool kit located in a storage compartment side on both vehicles.
Page 295: Automatic Transmission
Breakdown assistance Mobility Rear Tow-starting Automatic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Due to the automatic transmission, the engine cannot be started by tow-starting. Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐ edied. Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 291.
Page 296: Care
Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment Automatic car washes All standard, country-specific and optional Notes equipment that is offered in the model series is Note the following: described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment ▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or those is also described that is not available in a vehicle, that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint e.
Page 297 Car care products tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐ trol message is displayed. BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW, since these have been Transmission position P with the igni‐ tested and approved. tion off Car care and cleaning products When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically.
Page 298: Safety Belts
Mobility Care 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 299 Care Mobility 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 301: 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. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 302: 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 303 Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 110.6 inches/2,810 mm Vehicle length: 182 inches/4,624 mm Smallest turning circle Dia.: 37 ft/11.3 m Engine specifications The rated power outputs are established on the basis of fuel grade AKI 91. 328i Displacement cu in/cm³...
Page 304 Reference Technical data 335i Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.7/2,979 No. of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed 5,800–6,000 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 295/400 at engine speed 1,200–5,000 Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐ with manual transmission;...
Page 305 Technical data Reference Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 15.8/60 Fuel quality, refer to page Windshield and headlamp US quarts/liters approx. 3.1/3 washer system I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 306: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation
Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Short commands of the voice activation system Vehicle equipment General information All standard, country-specific and optional Instructions for voice activation system, refer to equipment that is offered in the model series is page 23.
Page 307: Short Commands Of The Voice Activation
Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Equipment Function Command Open the air conditioning settings. ›Climate‹ Open the Head-up Display. ›head up display‹ Vehicle information Owner's Manual Function Command Open the Owner's Manual. ›Display Owner's Manual‹ Open the Quick Reference Guide. ›Quick reference‹...
Page 308 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Navigation General information Function Command Opens the Navigation menu. ›Navigation‹ Open the destination entry. ›Enter address‹ Enter the address. ›Enter address‹ Enter a town/city. ›City‹ Enter a state/province. ›State‹ Enter the postal code. ›Postal Code‹...
Page 309 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Function Command Perspective map. ›Map perspective view‹ Automatic scaling of the map. ›Map with automatic scaling‹ Scale...feet. ›Map scale ... feet‹ Scale...meters. ›Map scale ... meters‹ e.g., map scale 100 meters Scale...kilometers. ›Map scale ...
Page 310 Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Function Command Split screen, trip computer. ›Splitscreen trip computer‹ Split screen, scale automatically. ›Split screen automatic scaling‹ Destination guidance with intermediate destinations Function Command Enter a new destination. ›Enter address‹ Trip list. ›Stored trips‹...
Page 311 Short commands of the voice activation system Reference Satellite radio Function Command Open the satellite radio. ›Satellite radio‹ Switch on the satellite radio. ›Satellite radio on‹ Select a satellite radio channel. ›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite radio channel Stored stations Function Command Open the stored stations.
Page 312: External Devices
Reference Short commands of the voice activation system Music collection Function Command Search for music, open a menu. ›Music search‹ Open the current playback. ›Current playback‹ Open the music collection. ›Music collection‹ Play back the music collection. ›Music collection on‹ Play back the most frequently played tracks.
Page 313 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 314: Everything From A To Z
Lumbar support Air distribution, Assistance when driving Backrest, width manual 135, Backup camera Air drying, refer to Cooling Assist, BMW Balance function 135, Assist system information, on Band-Aids, refer to First aid Air flow, air conditioner Control Display Air pressure, tires Audio playback Bar for tow-starting/tow‐...
Page 315 222, Car battery Cigarette lighter BMW Assist Car care products Cleaning, displays BMW Homepage Care, displays Climate control 134, BMW Internet page Care, vehicle Clock BMW Maintenance Sys‐ Cargo Closing/opening from in‐ Cargo area, enlarging side BMW Search Cargo area lid Closing/opening via door Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐...
Page 316 Reference Everything from A to Z Corrosion on brake discs Displays EfficientDynamics Cruise control Displays, cleaning EfficientDynamics menu, refer Cruise control, active with Disposal, coolant to ECO PRO Stop & Go Disposal, vehicle battery Electronic displays, instru‐ Cruising range Distance control, refer to ment cluster Cupholder Electronic Stability Program...
Page 317 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine stop Fold-out position, windshield Engine temperature wipers Entering a car wash Foot brake Handbrake, refer to parking Equalizer Front airbags brake Equipment, interior Front fog lamps Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐...
Page 318 Reference Everything from A to Z Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ Leather, care matic dimming feature LEDs, light-emitting di‐ Ice warning, refer to External Interior rearview mirror, com‐ odes temperature warning pass Length, vehicle Icy roads, refer to External Intermediate destinations Letters and numbers, enter‐...
Page 319 Everything from A to Z Reference Malfunction displays, refer to Messages, refer to Check Odometer Check Control Control Office Manual air distribu‐ Microfilter 136, tion 135, Minimum tread, tires Oil, adding Manual air flow Mirror Oil additives Manual air volume Mirror memory Oil change Manual mode, transmis‐...
Page 320 Reserve warning, refer to Screw thread for tow fit‐ Programmable memory but‐ Range ting tons, iDrive Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ Search, refer to BMW Protective function, glass sun‐ itor TPM Search roof Retaining straps, securing Seat and mirror memory Protective function, win‐...
Page 321 Everything from A to Z Reference Service history Speed Volume, volume equal‐ Summer tires, tread Service requirements, Condi‐ ization Supplementary text mes‐ tion Based Service CBS Split screen sage Service requirements, dis‐ Split screen map settings Surround View play Spoken instructions, naviga‐ Switch-on times, parked-car Service, Roadside Assis‐...
Page 322 Reference Everything from A to Z Tire inflation pressure monitor, Trunk lid via remote con‐ Ventilation, refer to Parked-car refer to FTM trol ventilation Tire Pressure Monitor Turning circle Version of the navigation Turning circle lines, backup data Tires, changing camera Video playback Tires, everything on wheels...
Page 323 Everything from A to Z Reference Windshield wipers, fold-out position Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Wrench Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
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