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Table Of Contents
Contents
Notes
Using this Owner's Manual
Symbols used
The individual vehicle
Editorial notice
For your own safety
Service and warranty
Reporting safety defects
At a glance
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
Instrument panel
Indicator and warning lamps
Around the center console: controls and displays
iDrive
Controls
Menu overview
Operating principle
Status information
Assistance window*
Switching Control Display off/on
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
Voice command system
The concept
Voice commands
Notes
Controls
Opening and closing
Keys/remote control
Personal Profile
Central locking system
Opening and closing: Using remote control
Opening and closing: Using door lock
Opening and closing: From inside
Doors
Liftgate
Alarm system
Comfort access*
Windows
Glass sunroof, electric
Adjusting
Sitting safely
Seats
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
Head restraints
Safety belts
Seat heating*
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*
Active seat*
Mirrors
Steering wheel
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Installing child restraint systems
LATCH child restraint fixing system
On trips
Driving
Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Starting engine
Switching off engine
Parking brake
Automatic transmission with Steptronic
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams
Washer/wiper system
Washer fluid
Cruise control*
Everything under control
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
Tachometer
Coolant temperature
Engine oil temperature
Fuel gauge
Computer
Service requirements
Check Control
Speed limit
Stopwatch
Settings on Control Display
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
Rear view camera*
Driving stability control systems
Adaptive Drive*
Starting assistant
Self-leveling suspension*
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
Active steering*
Brake force display
Airbags
Head-Up Display*
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
Adaptive Head Light*
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
Fog lamps*
Instrument lighting
Interior lamps
Climate
Automatic climate control
Rear automatic climate control*
Parked car ventilation*
Practical interior accessories
Integrated universal remote control*
Digital compass*
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*
Glove compartment
Center armrest, front
Storage compartments
Cup holders
Ashtray
Lighter
Connecting electrical devices
Rear center armrest
Cargo bay
Storage compartments in cargo bay
Ski bag*
Driving tips
Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Saving fuel
General driving notes
Loading
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
Driving on poor roads
Navigation
Starting navigation system
Navigation DVD
Display in assistance window
Destination entry
Opening navigation system
Entering a destination manually
Entering destination via voice*
Selecting destination via map
Selecting destination using information
Destination list
Address book
Selecting route
Word matching principle
Destination guidance
Starting destination guidance
Ending/continuing destination guidance
Displaying route
Destination guidance via voice instructions
Changing route
Traffic information*
Displaying current position
What to do if …
Entertainment
On/Off and settings
Controls
Switching on/off
Adjusting volume
Tone control
Radio
Listening to radio
Storing stations
RDS Radio Data System
High Definition Radio*
Weather news flashes*
Satellite radio
Enabling or disabling channels
Selecting and storing channel
CD player and CD changer
Listening to CDs
Selecting a track
Sampling tracks, scan
Repeating a track
Random play sequence
Fast forward/reverse
CD changer
Notes
DVD changer
Installation position
DVD country codes
Playing DVDs
Audio and video playback
Audio playback
Notes
AUX-In connection
Connecting
Starting audio playback
USB audio interface
Connecting
Starting audio playback
Selecting a track
Repeating a track
Random play sequence
Fast forward/reverse
Notes
DVD system in rear
Enabling DVD system
Controls
CD/DVD player
Connecting headphones
Remote control
Sound output via loudspeakers
Switching DVD system on/off
Playing CD/DVD
Playing videos from CD/DVD
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD
Displaying images from CD/DVD
Information on CD/DVD player
External device
Communications
Telephoning
The concept
Using a phone in your vehicle
Suitable mobile phones
Care instructions
Operating options
Commissioning
Operation via iDrive
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
Operation by voice*
Notes
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
BMW Assist
Requirements
Offered services
Using services
Customizing BMW Assist
Displaying vehicle data
Mobility
Refueling
Fuel filler door
Fuel specifications
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Tire identification marks
Tire condition
Run-flat tires
New wheels and tires
Snow chains*
Under the hood
Hood
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Coolant
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
Care
Replacing components
Onboard toolkit
Replacing wiper blades
Lamps and bulbs
Changing wheels
Vehicle battery
Fuses
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
Roadside Assistance*
Jump starting
Tow-starting and towing
Reference
Technical data
Engine data
Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
Short commands of voice command system
Everything from A to Z
Index
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