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At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays
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operating environment. The section will also

assist you in becoming acquainted with the

control concepts and options available for

operating the various systems.

At a glance

Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2006 5 Series

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ... vehicle It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty ...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 012 211 US English II 06 06 03 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ... 101 Lamps 105 Climate 111 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 124 Things to remember when driving Navigation 132 Starting navigation system 133 Destination entry 144 Destination guidance 149 What to do if Entertainment 152 On off and tone 156 Radio 165 CD player and CD changer 171 External audio device Communications 174 Telephoning 187 TeleService BMW Assist Mobility 194 Refueling 196 Wh...

Page 6: ...hat must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates spe...

Page 7: ...e refer to the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced state of the art technology For this reason it is possible that the features described in this Owner s Manual could differ from those on you...

Page 8: ...r equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive dam age to the vehicle compromise its safety inter fere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty See your BMW center for additional information Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and sys tems may be performed by any automoti...

Page 9: ...ation NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of ...

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ... Rear window safety switch 41 3 Opening and closing windows 40 4 Adjusting exterior mirror 51 Automatic parking function 52 5 Turn signal 64 High beams headlamp flasher 102 High beam assistant 103 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...and system 22 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable 53 Individually programmable 53 8 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor 65 Sports Wagon rear window wiper 66 9 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 58 12 Steering wheel heater 52 Steering wheel adjustment 52 13 Cruise control 66 Active cru...

Page 14: ...amps 79 Speed of cruise control 66 Desired speed for active cruise control 67 8 Displays for Odometer and trip odometer 74 Computer 75 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 77 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 HDC Hill Descent Control 88 High beam assistant 103 Check Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odo...

Page 15: ...and warning lamps Additional information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con trol refer to page 79 In the case of corresponding urgency this infor mation is displayed immediately when the related lamp lights up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in the display area 1 indicate that the ass...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...s 152 15 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 152 17 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 18 Activating voice command system 22 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Dynamic Driving Control 62 Temperature setting left right 106 Automatic air distribution and volume 106 Cooling function 107 AUC Automatic recirculated air control 108 R...

Page 18: ...with the rele vant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening start menu 3 Controller With the controller you can select menu items and make settings move in four directions arrows 4 turn arrow 5 press arrow 6 To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to your own vehi cle s occupants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless tra...

Page 19: ...ettings Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of service requirements and dates for statutory emission and vehicle inspec tions Settings for telephone Operating principle From radio readiness refer to page 58 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To clear the message Press the controller This displays the start menu On vehicles with a single drive t...

Page 20: ...ut pressing the button For this purpose move the controller in the cor responding direction and hold it for longer than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is divided into fields The respective active field is highlighted 2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 In these lists arrows indicate th...

Page 21: ...ighlight moves Menu items shown in white can be selected by highlighting 2 Activating menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is carried out 3 Selecting menu item refer to 1 4 Changing between fields Briefly move the controller left right forward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic display numerica...

Page 22: ...ork with strong reception display dependent on mobile phone 5 Time Other displays The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow or map view with a navigation system The current position Selecti...

Page 23: ...and press the con troller 2 Select Assist window off and press the controller To switch on change to the assistance window and press the controller Switching Control Display off on 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Display off and press the control ler To switch on press the controller Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW ...

Page 24: ...area of the interior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Precondition Via iDrive set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 84 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you...

Page 25: ...ing the CD player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 231 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if neces...

Page 26: ...tination Always issue commands in the language of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the common pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof or panorama glass sunroof closed to avoid interfering outside noise Avoid ma...

Page 27: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 29: ...with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...n on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Service data in remote control page 209 Integrated key Press the button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 113 Sports Wagon floor panel flap in cargo area refer to page 118 Driver s door refer to page 32 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 33 New remote control...

Page 31: ...e programmable buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 53 Settings for the display on the Control Dis play Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 83 Measuring units for consumption route distances temperature and pressure refer to page 84 Language on Control Display refer to page 84 12h 24h mode of the clock refer to page 83 Date format refer to page 83 Showing optical warning for PDC...

Page 32: ...r locking This is normal and is linked to minor noises Using remote control Because any persons or animals left unat tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside you should always keep the remote control with you this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times Unlocking Press the button This unlocks the vehicle You can set ho...

Page 33: ...rance is available before opening To prevent accidentally locking yourself out never lay the remote control in the luggage compartment A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing When opening the tailgate the roll up cover is raised Before closing the tailgate press down the roll up cover until it engages If pointed or sharp edged objects could strike the rear window while driv...

Page 34: ...ience operation You also have the option of operating the win dows and the glass sunroof from the driver s door lock Turn and hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in ...

Page 35: ...al locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Because any persons or animals left unat tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside you should always keep the remote control with you this precaution ensures that you will remain ab...

Page 36: ... for example Unlocking again and opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to the stop the luggage compartment lid opens If you use the lock to unlock the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered You should therefore unlock the vehicle ahead of time If the alarm is inadvertently triggered switch off the alarm refer to page 38 Closing Make sure that...

Page 37: ...over When opening the rear window the roll up cover is raised and when the rear window is closed it is lowered Make sure that the closing area of the roll up cover is clear of obstructions as other wise the payload or the roll up cover may be damaged Details on the roll up cover are provided on page 117 Sports Wagon tailgate Opening from inside Press the button the tailgate opens somewhat unless i...

Page 38: ...down gen tly The closing process will then be carried out automatically Sports Wagon automatic tailgate operation Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select Door locks and p...

Page 39: ... path of the tail gate is clear otherwise injuries may result The tailgate closes automatically when the but ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed To interrupt closing Press the button on the inside of the tail gate Press the button on the outside of the tail gate Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds When a d...

Page 40: ...ehicle is monitored The alarm system reacts e g in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func tion properly the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This pre vents unintentional alarms e g in the fo...

Page 41: ...r after unlocking the electric steering wheel lock unlocks refer to page 58 Locking For the driver s door touch the area high lighted in the picture arrow 2 with your fin ger for approx 1 second For the remaining doors touch the area highlighted in the picture arrow 3 with your finger for approx 1 second This corresponds to pressing the but ton Please make sure that the ignition and all current co...

Page 42: ... selector lever in position N 4 Switch off the engine The vehicle can roll Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key To start the engine following this insert the remote control in the ignition lock Replacing battery The remote control for comfort access contains a battery whi...

Page 43: ...limits the response of the pinch protection system In this case if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold the window will only open a little If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds the pinch pro tection system will be deactivated Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows as otherwise the pinch protection system will be imp...

Page 44: ...s the switch in the opening direction the sunroof is opened all the way Pressing the switch again stops the motion Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the roof opening or when closing from the raised posi tion the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a short way Despite the pinch protection system inspect...

Page 45: ... Pressing the switch again stops the motion Opening and closing sunroof and sliding visor together Press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively Pressing the switch again stops the motion Comfort position Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com pletely opened and then closed it stops in the comfort position If desired continue the motion following this with the switch In the...

Page 46: ... screwdriver from the toolkit at the points indicated if necessary refer to page 211 2 Remove the Allen key from the mounting next to the toolkit and insert it in the open ing provided Move the sunroof in the desired direction The arrow below indi cates the rotation direction for closing Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 47: ...ve individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 94 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident Head restraint...

Page 48: ...e infor mation on the active front head restraints on page 49 Seat adjustment To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest Adjusting comfort seat In this seat you can also adjust 1 Backrest width 2 Shoulder support 3 Thigh support 4 Lumbar support see below Shou...

Page 49: ...entry and exit the backrest width temporarily opens all the way Seat mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and request two different posi tions for the driver s seat and passenger seat external rearview mirrors and steering wheel The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory Storing 1 Switch on radio readiness or ignition refer to page 58 2 Set the desired seat exterior...

Page 50: ...ress the control ler 5 Select Central locking and press the con troller 6 Select Last seat pos and press the con troller 7 Select After unlocking or After door opened 8 Press the controller To cancel the request Select Deactivated and press the controller When using this feature always make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is empty and unobstructed Failure to do so could cause injur...

Page 51: ...ill be impaired and personal safety endangered Rear seats height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint downward Safety belts To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 Before every drive make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats Ai...

Page 52: ... or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise cor rect operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed Heated seats Front The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit To switch off press the button longer Tem...

Page 53: ... seat cushion have returned to their initial position Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger s side is more curved than the driver s mirror Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors otherwise there is an increased acci dent risk 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to ...

Page 54: ... mirrors refer to page 125 Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent as the result of unexpected movement The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions Storing steering wheel positions refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 47 Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati ...

Page 55: ...ly shutting off outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 108 Mute on off Mutes the audio sources Monitor on off Switches the Control Display on off Telephone list Display hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers HDC on off Switches HDC Hill Descent Control on off Next entertainment source Changes audio source Night Vision on off Switches BMW Night Vision on o...

Page 56: ...rwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the air bags are triggered even with a child restraint system Your BMW center will be glad to advise you For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 95 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of the...

Page 57: ...r strap refer to arrows Fold the corresponding mounting point upward before using Sports Wagon Only use the teather strap mounting points to secure child restraint systems as otherwise the mounting points could be damaged Three are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap refer to arrows under covers in the cargo area floor Before using remove the correspond...

Page 58: ... visible from the outside Before attaching the LATCH child s seat pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system Sedan rear seats with through loading system The anchorage points for the LATCH child restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps Before attaching the child s seat remove the protective caps and pull the belt out of the area of the c...

Page 59: ...s the door panels Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered Child safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors the door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 41 when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle Online Edition for Part No 01 41...

Page 60: ...tart Stop button several times switches the radio readiness or the igni tion on and off Briefly pressing the Start Stop button with the brake or clutch pedal depressed starts the engine Radio readiness Some current consumers are ready for opera tion The time and outside temperature are dis played in the instrument cluster Radio readiness is automatically switched off when the remote control is rem...

Page 61: ...arter for a certain period and automat ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts Automatic transmission 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Place selector lever in position P or N 3 Briefly press Start Stop button The system responds by automatically engag ing the starter for a certain period and automat ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 1 Depress b...

Page 62: ...ling while parked it brakes the rear wheels Indicator lamp The indicator lamp lights up and a sig nal also sounds when starting off The handbrake is applied Indicator lamp for Canadian models Applying The lever locks in position automatically Releasing Pull slightly upwards press the button and lower the lever If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the hand brake while the...

Page 63: ...shifting D activate deactivate the Drive mode The transmission automatically shifts into N if the driver s door is opened with the engine running and neither the pedals the shift paddles nor the selector lever are oper ated This is signaled by an acoustic signal and the flashing display N in the instrument cluster a message appears on the Control Display Gear display R N 1 to 6 The currently engag...

Page 64: ...fting paddles or the selector lever Start off quickly on slopes Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accel erator but apply the handbrake instead Other wise overheating can occur in the transmission region Gear changes Using selector lever To upshift pull the selector lever back To downshift push the selector lever for ward Using shift paddles on steering wheel To upshift pull one of ...

Page 65: ...ated and in the manual mode the gear currently engaged Changing selector lever positions Only move the selector lever from posi tion P when the engine is running interlock With the vehicle stopped press the brake before shifting out of P or N otherwise the selector lever is blocked shiftlock To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pressure on the brake ped...

Page 66: ...he instru ment cluster followed by the current gear To use the automatic function again move the selector lever to the right into position D Deactivating selector lever interlock If the selector lever is blocked in the position P even though the button on the selector lever is pressed the selector lever interlock can be deactivated 1 Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever 2 Pull the sleeve over t...

Page 67: ... on wipers Pull the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automatically returns to its initial posi tion when released Normal wiper speed Press once The system reverts to operation in the intermit tent mode when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Rain sensor The wiper operation is co...

Page 68: ... reservoir is empty other wise you will damage the washer pump Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames and store it in tightly closed con tainers well out of the reach of children Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers Washer fluid reservoir All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir Fill with water and...

Page 69: ...es if the engine output is insufficient Maintaining speed storing speed and decelerating Pull the lever arrow 2 Functions are the same as 1 only the vehicle speed is reduced Interrupting cruise control Press the lever up or down arrow 3 In addition cruise control is automatically deac tivated When the brakes are applied When the clutch pedal is depressed or the automatic transmission SMG is shifte...

Page 70: ...own hill too Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance warning system Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differ ently from conventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use Pay special attention to the information contained in th...

Page 71: ... Each time the lever is briefly pressed up to the resistance point the desired speed increases by approx 1 mph or 1 km h Each time the lever is briefly pressed beyond the resistance point the desired speed is increased by a maximum of 5 mph or 10 km h until the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km h is reached The speed then displayed is stored and reached on a clear road Decreasing in steps Repeate...

Page 72: ...al sounds and a message appears on the Control Display The active intervention of the driver is required otherwise accidents can occur Resume stored desired speed and distance Press button 4 The displays appear in the instrument cluster When you switch off the ignition the stored desired speed is deleted Displays in instrument cluster 1 Stored desired speed 2 Lights up yellow vehicle driving ahead...

Page 73: ...ver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road traffic visibility and weather conditions Active cruise control is intended for use on highway type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly Do not use this system in city driving heavy traffic such as during rush hour on curvy winding roads slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off ramps during inclement...

Page 74: ...ver applies the vehicle brakes shifts the transmission to neutral N or deactivates DSC After any deactivation the system will no longer automatically activate the vehicle brakes which means the driver must intervene and resume manual braking You should then reactivate the system only when you are fully aware of the prior speed and dis tance settings Active cruise control may brake when you reduce ...

Page 75: ...he vehicle floor do not interfere with movement of the accelerator pedal While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys tem to apply the brakes is also limited e g when you reduce your desired speed sharply The system cannot stop your vehicle It uses only a portion of brak...

Page 76: ... appears on the Control Display There is an increased danger of ice Even at temperatures above 377 36 ice can form Therefore drive care fully e g on bridges and sections of road in the shade otherwise there is an increased accident risk Tachometer The white striped advance warning field arrow 1 changes depending on the engine temperature With increasing engine tempera ture the advance warning fiel...

Page 77: ...cur Computer Displays in instrument cluster To display the information press the BC button in the turn signal lever from radio readiness The following information is displayed in the specified order Cruising range Average speed Average fuel consumption Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel The range is projected based on the driving style over the l...

Page 78: ... the com puter see below Entering a destination in the navigation system refer to page 133 Average speed Average fuel consumption Resetting values You can reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption 1 Select the respective menu item and press the controller 2 To confirm your selection press the con troller again Entering a distance manually 1 Select Distance to dest and pre...

Page 79: ...o the right to change to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Onboard info or Trip computer 3 Press the controller Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on Your BMW Service Advisor can deter mine your vehicle s current service requirements by reading out the data stored in the r...

Page 80: ...ge a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Entering dates for state emission and vehicle inspections Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly refer to page 82 otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Ser vice is not ensured 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Service and press the controller 4 Select Servic...

Page 81: ...n generated The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later also refer to page 80 Explanatory text messages Text message at the bottom edge of the Con trol Display explain the meaning of the dis played indicator and warning lamps You can display additional information on m...

Page 82: ...the controller to open the menu 3 Select Service and press the controller 4 Select Check Control messages and press the controller 5 Select a text message and press the con troller To exit the display Select the arrow and press the controller Indication of malfunction urgency Depending on your vehicle s equipment the stored Check Control messages are also dis played with the following symbols No m...

Page 83: ...warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing limit iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Open Navigation Without navigation system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Limit and press the controller 5 Select the speed value and press ...

Page 84: ...interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running The stopwatch continues operation in the background Settings on Control Display iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button once or twice until the start menu appears 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the...

Page 85: ...ntroller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting date 1 Select Date and press the controller 2 Select Set date and press the controller The first section of the date display is high lighted in this case the month 3 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 4 Press the controller to apply the setting The next setting is highlighted 5 Make the remaining adjustments Af...

Page 86: ... controller 2 Select the menu item to be set and press the controller 3 Select the desired unit of measure and press the controller The settings are stored for the remote key cur rently in use Language on Control Display 1 Select Languages and press the control ler 2 Select Text language and press the con troller You can change the language of the text displays 3 Select and activate the desired la...

Page 87: ...5 ft 50 m or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc As the distance between vehicle and obj...

Page 88: ...le stability under extreme conditions ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking Active safety is thus increased The ABS is operational every time you start the engine Braking safely refer to page 125 CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking during a lane change driving stab...

Page 89: ...t is optimized for particular road conditions e g unplowed snow covered roads The sys tem assures the maximal drive output but with reduced driving stability It is therefore neces sary to drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances When driving on snowy inclines in slush or on unplowed snow covered road surfaces When rocki...

Page 90: ...within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control Activating HDC You can activate HDC with the programmable buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 53 or via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select HDC and press the controller 5 Select HDC o...

Page 91: ...nimum possi bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system Do not continue driving but instead contact your BMW center Sports Wagon Self leveling suspension xDrive the vehicle is raised somewhat at the rear after locking This is normal and is linked to minor noises Malfunction The warning lamp for self leveling sus pension lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Display A mal function ...

Page 92: ...menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select FTM and press the controller 5 Start the engine but do not start driving 6 Select Set tire pressure and press the controller 7 Select Yes and press the controller 8 Start to drive The message Initializing is displayed The initialization finishes during driving Then the message Status FTM active appears on the Control Display again In...

Page 93: ...the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid erably in one or several tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure Always use wheels with TPM electronics as otherwise fault free operation of the system is n...

Page 94: ...ing 6 Select Reset and press the controller 7 Select Yes and press the controller 8 Start to drive The tires are shown in gray and Resetting TPM is displayed After a few minutes of driving the set tire infla tion pressures in the tires are applied as the set values to be monitored Resetting finishes dur ing driving The tires are shown in gray on the Control Display and Status TPM active is dis pla...

Page 95: ...ced tracking stability in braking extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible otherwise pieces of the tire could become detached and cause an accident Do not con tinue driving but...

Page 96: ...estraint When needed the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact The relevant side air bag supports the side upper body area The head air bag supports the head The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation e g less severe acci dents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify...

Page 97: ...ases change the seat position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the seat position transport the corresponding per son on the rear seat Do not fit seat covers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specif ically recommended by BMW Do not lay objec...

Page 98: ...herwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off With t...

Page 99: ...controller 4 Select Brightness and press the control ler 5 Move the controller to the left to select Head Up Display 6 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head Up Dis play is influenced by Sunglasses with certain polarization filters Certain seating positions Objects on ...

Page 100: ...heat loss Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area or little heat radiation are less noticeable for example in cold weather Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem perature compared to the surroundings or other nearby objects the visual recognition skills of the driver weather conditions and other factors Driving hints With the...

Page 101: ...sult Activating BMW Night Vision 1 Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3 refer to page 101 2 With low beams switched on Press the button Depending on the vehicle s equipment the location of the button may differ somewhat Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 53 The image will be displayed on the Control Dis play after a few seconds Depending on the last mode ...

Page 102: ...he settings are stored for the remote control currently in use To exit the menu The image will automatically disappear after approx 5 seconds Cleaning camera The function of the camera may be affected by heavy rain and fog dirt snow or ice on the lens When this occurs the displayed image on the Control Display may become gray To minimize icing the camera lens is automati cally heated However it ma...

Page 103: ... the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead lighting switching on of the lights may be delayed A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on The low beams remain switched on inde pendent of the ambient lighting condi tions when you switch on the fog lamps If desired the light switch can be left in the posi...

Page 104: ... automatic headlamp control is switched on refer to page 101 To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic the Adap tive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse and points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible H...

Page 105: ...turn signal lever in the high beam direction again If the high beam assistant has switched on the low beams however you nevertheless want to use the high beams switch to the high beams in the accustomed manner The system is deactivated in the process and you must switch to the low beams manually To reactivate the system briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again You use t...

Page 106: ...door entry lighting and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically With the courtesy lamps LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 58 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the b...

Page 107: ...nt 5 Maximum cooling 6 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 7 Air volume manual 8 Switching off automatic climate control 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for parked car ventilation 15 Rear window defroster 16 Air gr...

Page 108: ...at window condensation is prevented as much as possible Intensity of AUTO program To meet your individual needs you can weaken or strengthen the intensity of the automatic cli mate control iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Automatic programs and press the controller 4 Select ...

Page 109: ...lect the desired field by moving the con troller 6 Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu tion Driver s side 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Airflow for the upper body 3 Air to footwell Front passenger side 4 Airflow for the upper body 5 Air to footwell Pressing the AUTO button cancels the air distribution settings on the Control Dis play and vice versa Switchin...

Page 110: ...t The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger com partment e g while stopped at a school to pick up a child The function can be switched on when the fol lowing conditions are met up to 15 minutes after switching off the engine with engine at operating temperature with sufficient battery voltage at an outside temperature below 777 256 The LED lights up when the function is switched ...

Page 111: ...itched on and off directly It remains switched on for 30 minutes Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current you should refrain from acti vating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel These vent outlets must be open for the system to o...

Page 112: ...ustment the time is stored Activating activation time Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 and press the controller The activation time is activated The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control lights up The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes when the parked car ventilation has switched on The parked car ventilation is only...

Page 113: ...e this symbol on the packaging or in the manual supplied with the orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnso...

Page 114: ...bilities for synchroniza tion When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitt...

Page 115: ...hargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left side of the glove compartment The flashlight can remain plugged in continu ously Pull the flashlight out of the socket when needed To avoid possibly damaging the lamp always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket Front center armrest The compartment is the center armrest is divided into two sections Opening cover ...

Page 116: ...ere are other storage compartments in the doors as well as in the front and rear center con sole Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats and a net is provided in the front passenger footwell Do not stow hard or sharp edged objects in the storage nets or the net otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an acci dent Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located near the grab ...

Page 117: ...e along the remote control when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example use the lighter and burn themselves Ashtray rear Emptying Press the entire cover down The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter rear Refer to Cigarette lighter front Connecting electrical devices Sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on the cigarette lighter socket can be used...

Page 118: ...rmrest rear Storage tray Pull the cover upward arrow 1 Access to cup holders Press the button 2 and open the cover Sedan Through loading system Opening 1 Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the fixture on the rear win dow shelf 2 Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go refer to page 49 Online Edition f...

Page 119: ...ets or flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 128 Sports Wagon cargo area Roll up cover Pull out the roll up cover and hook it into the brackets Do not place heavy or hard objects on the roll up cover If you do so they may already pose a danger to vehicle occupants dur ing braking or evasive maneuvers Do not allow the roll up cover to snap back as otherwise it can be dama...

Page 120: ...sides and remove it from the brackets arrow 2 Then slowly allow the separation net to glide into the case With larger cargo area 1 Fold over both rear backrests refer to Increasing cargo area 2 Unlock the case on both sides with the but tons arrow 1 3 Pull out the case downward arrow 2 avoid tilting when doing so 4 Push the case into the guides on the back of the seat backrests 5 Carefully pull ou...

Page 121: ...he rear end pull downward to hook in press it into the opening In addition it can also be secured in the center This makes it possible to secure objects of different sizes Hooks Two hooks can be used to secure smaller objects Press at bottom and fold out until they lock Compartments in floor Front compartment To open the front floor panel flap pull upward on the handle To close the front floor pan...

Page 122: ... stowed items and drying of the ski bag 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER Only stow clean skis in the ski bag Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle for this purpose Secure the ski bag in this way If you f...

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Page 125: ...his section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ...ved manner during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement Observe the break in instructions again if com ponents mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation General driving notes Closing luggage com...

Page 127: ... to Mini mum tire tread on page 201 Driving through water Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft 30 cm and then only at walking speed at the most Otherwise the vehi cle s engine the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged Using handbrake on inclines On inclines do not hold the vehicle with the clutch use the handbrake Otherwise greater clutch wear will resu...

Page 128: ...tors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clea...

Page 129: ...s 1 400 lbs minus 750 lbs 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this ma...

Page 130: ...should never transport heavy or hard objects unsecured in the passenger compart ment as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle s occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers Roof mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW Please comply with the precau tions included with the installation instructions Mounting points The mounting...

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Page 133: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 134: ...tem to scan the data from the DVD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected from the drive it is pos sible that it is blocked A message appears on the Control Display Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you change...

Page 135: ... in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system If you do not observe this precau tion you may be in violation of the law and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Nav...

Page 136: ...east the town city of the destination or its zip code must be entered Entering destination via town city name 1 Select Town City or the displayed town city and press the controller 2 Select the starting letter and press control ler A list of all towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Control Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters Mo...

Page 137: ...Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering street house number and intersection After the street you can also enter the intersec tion or the house number Entering street and intersection 1 Select Street or the displayed street and press the controller 2 Enter the street The street is entered exactly like the dest...

Page 138: ...uidance with manual destination entry Select Start guidance and press the con troller Destination guidance starts immediately If the destination guidance does not need to be started immediately Select Add to destination list and press the controller The destination is saved in the destination list refer to page 139 Entering destination via voice In conjunction with the Professional navigation syst...

Page 139: ...idance starts immediately Saving destination The destination is added to the destination list or can be saved in the address book Map guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of the destination then you can input the destination by using a map You can use the cursor to select the destination on the map and then adopt it into the destination guidance 1 Select...

Page 140: ...re displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts destination guidance Show current position places the cur rent position in the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination in the center of the map Return to map changes back to the Input map Exit the menu 7 Press the controller The map for the destination entry can also be displayed in the map d...

Page 141: ...ss the controller Destination list The last 20 entered destinations are shown in the destination list You can display these desti nations and apply them in the destination guid ance system For example to plan a longer route you can store all destinations you want to drive to in advance in the destination list refer to Entering a destination manually on page 133 Select Navigation and press the cont...

Page 142: ...can store approx 100 destinations in the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select New address and press the con troller 3 Select Enter address and press the con troller 4 Enter name and address 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in the address book You can also save a destination from the desti nation list into the address book ...

Page 143: ...idance Select Start guidance and press the control ler Changing destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Edit address and press the con troller 4 Change entry For operation refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 133 Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press th...

Page 144: ...elect Home address and press the con troller 2 Select Edit address and press the con troller For operation refer to Entering a destination manually page 133 Selecting route You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like while entering the destination and whenever the des tination guidance is active The route is plann...

Page 145: ...oute criterion and press the controller 2 Select a route criterion and press the con troller Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The user bene fits include...

Page 146: ...p dis play on the Control Display The destination guidance can also be started in the arrow or map display Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment using the iDrive at any time You will be punctually notified of a change of direction by spoken instructions and the display of the direction arrow Terminating continuing destination guidanc...

Page 147: ...e controller until Arrow display is selected and press the controller The arrow display is shown 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Selecting route criteria 3 Starting ending destination guidance 4 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view 5 Distance to the next change of direction 6 Current position 7 Direction of travel Outline arrow Destination guidance on the calculated route Solid arro...

Page 148: ...rspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in the bottom line of the Control Display To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller At scales of less than 250 miles 500 km you have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to north toward your current direction of t...

Page 149: ... menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Display settings is selected and press the controller 4 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 5 Select Navigation voice instructions on and press the controller The voice instructions are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently ...

Page 150: ...elected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller to enter the desired number and press the controller The route is recalculated To exit from the menu without changing the route Select the arrow and press the controller Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Cha...

Page 151: ... name On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navig...

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Page 153: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 154: ... track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject CD 4 Station scan track search Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer 5 Drive for navigation DVDs Operation via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment You have the following choices FM and A...

Page 155: ...he CD player until the desired volume is set You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once The settings are stored for the remote key cu...

Page 156: ...s stages for the increase in volume 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Professional LOGIC7 HiFi System You can select a spatial sound effect that improves the spatial acoustics in all frequency ranges 1 Select Surround Settings and press the controller 2 Select Concert hall or Theater 3 Press the controller LOGIC7 sp...

Page 157: ...ight to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Entertainment settings and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller 5 Select Reset and press the controller Online Edition for...

Page 158: ...o longer be received to update the station with the stron gest signal refer to page 157 Changing stations Turn the controller In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed Professional radio You can choose from the following selection criteria All stations Stations that can currently be received in the FM waveband Autostore The sta...

Page 159: ...mpling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the stations and the radio remains on the current station Buttons next to CD player To sample the stations press and hold the button for the corresponding direction To stop scanning press the button again Selecting frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that are received in addition to tho...

Page 160: ...Turn the controller until the desired selec tion criterion is selected and press the con troller 3 Select the desired frequency or station Set is selected 4 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Store and press the controller Presets is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory position is selected 7 Press the controller The station is stored The channels of ...

Page 161: ...s are displayed Switching RDS on off 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select RDS and press the controller RDS is activated Automatically sorting stations For the All stations selection criterion you can set whether the most frequently used sta tions are displayed at the beginning 1 Select All stations and press the ...

Page 162: ...on iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Entertainment settings and press the controller 4 Select HD radio and press the controller 5 Select Off and press the controller The reception of digital stations is deac tivated This symbol is displayed when a sender is being received digitally With...

Page 163: ...ted This can take up to 2 min utes Displaying additional information With the digital stations additional information on the current track is displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Select a station and press the controller 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is displayed If a digital station is received again when the station is changed the additional information will be disp...

Page 164: ... serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enable the channels Dial the phone number Disabling 1 Select an enabled channel and press the controller 2 Select ESN and press the controller The electronic serial number ESN is dis played The electronic serial number is required for disabling 3 To disable the channels Dial the phone number Se...

Page 165: ...ress the controller The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor mation on the current track are displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Artist 2 Track Storing channel 1 Select desired channel 2 Pr...

Page 166: ...el Notes If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec onds a message is displayed on the Control Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e g environmental influences or topographical conditions The satellite radio has no influence on this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall buildings near trees mountains or other sources of radio int...

Page 167: ...ation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller 4 On vehicles with a CD changer change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller The CD player is sta...

Page 168: ...o CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The CD will start play at the start of the track The track is displayed on the Control Display You can also change the track with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Via iDrive Select a track by turning the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the directory if necessary and pr...

Page 169: ...s on the current CD 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sampling of the tracks and the player remains on the current track Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired menu item To samp...

Page 170: ...ected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all tracks of the current direc tory select Repeat directory and press the controller To stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence In this mode the tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence 1 Select Set and press the controller O...

Page 171: ...glove compartment Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it you must first remove the magazine from the CD changer Press button 2 to eject the CD magazine 1 Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again Inserting removing CDs into from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs remember to hold them...

Page 172: ...gh levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions only occur with individual CDs DVDs one of the following factors may be the cause Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsistent data creation or recording processes o...

Page 173: ...le cap 2 Connection for audio playback Jacks ε in 3 5 mm For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak ers connect the headphone or Line Out con nection of the device to the connection 2 Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3...

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Page 175: ...ications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 176: ...ansmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile phone otherwise malfunctions can occur For your safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways and can even save lives in an emer gency While you should consult your mobile phone s separate operating instructions for a detailed description of safe...

Page 177: ...he mobile phone preset tings on the mobile phone are necessary e g via the menu item Bluetooth activated or the menu item Connection not with con firmation For logging on specify any desired number as the Bluetooth passkey e g 1 This Blue tooth passkey is no longer required follow ing successful logon The ignition is switched on Only log on the mobile phone with the vehicle stopped otherwise the p...

Page 178: ...ne running or the ignition switched on As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the phone book entries stored on the SIM card or on your mobile phone are trans ferred to your vehicle refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary This transfer is dependent on your mobile phone refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary and can take seve...

Page 179: ...roller 7 Select Delete device and press the con troller The logged off mobile phone is deleted from the list The phone book entries you have trans ferred from your mobile phone to your vehi cle are also deleted in the process Activating deactivating Bluetooth link Bluetooth technology is not approved in all countries Observe the applicable local regulations Temporarily disconnect the Blue tooth li...

Page 180: ...r rently in use Operation via iDrive You can operate the following functions via iDrive Dial phone numbers Dial phone numbers from the phone book Dial stored phone numbers e g from the list of accepted calls Hang up With the ignition switched off and radio readi ness e g after removing the remote control you can continue an ongoing call for a maximum of 25 minutes via the handsfree system Requirem...

Page 181: ...ler Always enter the complete phone number consisting of national dialing code area code and phone number The letters correspond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete an incorrect character Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller 4 Select Dial number and press the control ler Ending a call 1 Select the phone number and press the controller 2 Sele...

Page 182: ...tries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 Select A Z and press the controller 3 To limit the number of displayed entries select the first letter of the desired entry and press the controller 4 Select the desired entry and press the con troller 5 Select Call and press the controller The system dials the number If different phone numbers are...

Page 183: ...3 Select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you are not activated for BMW Assist you can display several service phone numbers Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group when you require breakdown assistance BMW center e g when you want to make an appointment for service BMW Hotline for information on all aspects of your vehicle If BMW Assist is activated refer to page 188 Y...

Page 184: ...controller 3 Select Keypad and press the controller 4 Select the desired character and press the controller Each character is sent immediately and confirmed by a tone depending the mobile phone model Changing between mobile phone and hands free system From mobile phone to handsfree system You can continue calls begun outside the Blue tooth range of the vehicle via the handsfree sys tem when the mo...

Page 185: ...ive apply refer to page 178 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands 2 Say the command The text or numbers that the voice com mand system has registered will appear on the Control Display Ending canceling operation by voice Press the button on the steering wheel or In dialogs where tex...

Page 186: ...ok Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book On vehicles with combined drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs the entries are automatically adopted from your mobile phone s memory On vehicles with a single drive the entries must be entered by voice and are indepen dent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is not possible to use voice com mand either to call phone ...

Page 187: ...r voice commands keep the following in mind Issue the commands smoothly and at nor mal volume avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 1 Save name The dialog for storing a name is opened 2 Speak name and repeat entry upon request The spoken length of the ...

Page 188: ...rom the mobile phone s antenna connector if necessary so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the keys facing upward toward the electrical connections and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is sw...

Page 189: ...rom country to country The contract of participation with BMW Assist and the activation must be completed before you can use BMW Assist When the contract expires the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW center without having to visit a BMW center Following deactivation of the car phone no emergency calls can be made The car phone can be reactivated after signing a new contract with a BMW center Y...

Page 190: ... services offered are country specific Voice contact is established or data are transferred depending on the equipment and the country In some countries it is possible to do both The data transferred can be the vehicle data your current position or the data of the CBS Condition Based Service Automatic service notification The data on the service status of your vehicle or on legally mandated inspec...

Page 191: ...ress the controller If the current position can be determined the current vehicle location is displayed 6 Select Start service and press the con troller Contact to Roadside Assistance will be estab lished Setting up contact to your BMW center or BMW Customer Relations You can contact your BMW center e g to arrange a service appointment For information related to your vehicle call the BMW Customer ...

Page 192: ...ayed 6 Select Options and press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Blocking services If you block the services the connection to BMW Assist is deactivated 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Select Service Status and press the con...

Page 193: ...cle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Select Profile and press the controller To adjust the license plate number please con tact your BMW center Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

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Page 195: ... maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 196: ...unction should occur you can unlock the fuel filler door manually Sedan 1 In the luggage compartment raise the floor mat and the cover located beneath it 2 Open the snap fasteners of the right side panel and take off the side panel 3 Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol Sports Wagon 1 Unhook the retaining strap refer to page 119 2 Open the right hand side panel in the cargo area 3 Pull the knob ...

Page 197: ...wever you may also use gasoline with less AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 87 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no affect on the engine life Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offere...

Page 198: ...e all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire sizes of your vehicle Load conditions Maxim...

Page 199: ... with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 245 45 R 17 95 W 225 55 R 16 95 H M S 245 45 R 17 99 V M S XL 29 200 33 230 29 200 33 230 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 17 94 V M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 245 40 R 18 93 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 29 200 36 250 29 200 35 240 36 250 44 300 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 29 200 33 230 29 200 33 230 36 250 42 290 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Rear 275 30 R 19 96 Y X...

Page 200: ...10 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 30 210 35 240 30 210 33 230 38 260 42 290 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 229 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M 61 420 Traveling speeds up to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table ar...

Page 201: ...cifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 245 40 R 18 93 Y 30 210 38 260 29 200 35 240 33 230 41 280 245 45 R 17 95 W 245 45 R 17 99 V M S XL 29 200 35 240 32 220 38 260 36 250 44 300 225 50 R 17 94 V M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 29 200 36 250 33 230 39 270 38 260 45 310 Front 245 40 R 18 93 Y Rear 275 35 R 18 95 Y 30 210 35 240 ...

Page 202: ...ions on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cor nering hydroplaning or peak traction charac teristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to...

Page 203: ...le defect This can for exam ple be caused by driving over curbs These kinds of problems may also be signaled by other changes in vehicle response such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right In these cases reduce speed immedi ately and have wheels and tires thor oughly checked To do so drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to BMW repair procedures wi...

Page 204: ...nitor When mounting new tires or converting from summer to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels with TPM electronics as otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire refer to page 91 Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on this subject Recommended tire brands Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depending on the tire size You can recognize these from the clearly v...

Page 205: ...commends them Consult your BMW center for more infor mation Use is only permissible in pairs on the rear wheels Observe the manufacturer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h with the chains mounted After mounting snow chains do not ini tialize the Flat Tire Monitor otherwise incorrect displays can occur When driving with snow chains it may be prac tical ...

Page 206: ...l If this work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result If you see any signs t...

Page 207: ...ing style and driving conditions Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature i e following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles 10 km You can display the oil level on the Control Dis play while driving or when stopped on a ...

Page 208: ...ble Adding engine oil Do not add 1 US quart 1 liter of oil until a corre sponding message is shown on the Control Dis play Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be dam aged Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing For this reason any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap and water Keep oil greas...

Page 209: ...Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Checking coolant level 1 The engine must be at ambient tempera ture 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter clockwise to allow any accumulated pres sure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct when the cool ant level is between the MIN and MAX marks refer to th...

Page 210: ...ediately Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models For your own safety use only brake pads that BMW has approved for the corre sponding vehicle model As BMW cannot assess the suitability of other brake pads for use on your vehicle we are unable to assume continued responsibility for the vehicle s oper ating safety if non approved pads are installed Online Edition for Part ...

Page 211: ...ter Brake fluid Spark plugs Vehicle check Legally mandated inspections depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individ...

Page 212: ...ssible Heavy engine misfiring led to serious damage to the emission relevant components espe cially the catalytic converter within a short time If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight ened the OBD system can close when fuel vapor escapes Then a display light up If the cap is then tightened the display will go out within a few days Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or ...

Page 213: ... left side panel of the cargo area Wiper blade replacement Front 1 Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly 2 Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disen gage it 3 Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage Rear 1 Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off the wiper blade refer to arrow 2 Mount the new wiper blade and press on u...

Page 214: ... for which changing is not described and for checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW cen ter Light emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind translu cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These light emitting diodes which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers are officially d...

Page 215: ... correspondingly trained per sonnel Due to the high voltage present in the system there is a danger of fatal injuries when work is carried out improperly Parking and roadside parking lamps In the event of a malfunction please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel Turn signals front Bulb 21 watts PY 21 W 1 Turn the...

Page 216: ...rocedures with correspond ingly trained personnel Fender mounted lamps Sedan The illustration shows the left hand side of the luggage compartment All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb fitting 1 Lift up floor mat 2 Undo the quick release fasteners of the side panel and pull out the panel 3 Press together the two clips at the top and bottom on the bulb fitting and remove the bulb fitting ...

Page 217: ...t an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi cle Comply with all safety guidelines and regu lations Change the wheel only on a level firm surface which is not slippery The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as snow ice tiles etc Position the jack on a firm support surface Do not use a wooden block or similar obje...

Page 218: ...rd When installing the floor panel flap proceed in the reverse order and press down the hinge covers Compact wheel 1 Unscrew the wing nut 1 2 Remove the washer 2 laterally 3 Take out the tool mounts 3 4 Remove the compact wheel Preparing wheel change 1 Observe the safety precautions above 2 Prevent the vehicle from rolling Place the chock behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle or ...

Page 219: ... are tightened to the specified torque The tightening torque is 88 5 lb ft 120 Nm 2 When stowing the wheel and tools in the vehicle execute these steps in the reverse order 3 Check and correct the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity Protect valve stems and valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamina tion Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss 4 Initialize ...

Page 220: ...attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating as this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Sedan Spare fuses plastic tweezers and fuse alloca tion diagram are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit refer to page 211 Sports Wagon Reserve fuses and a pair of plastic twee...

Page 221: ... differ somewhat 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist response center has been established the LED flashes If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation If the current position of your vehicle can be de...

Page 222: ... down around the clock including on weekends and public holidays The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure With BMW Assist or TeleService you can con tact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a break down directly via iDrive refer to page 189 Jump starting When your battery is discharged you can use tw...

Page 223: ...nal of the battery or to a start ing aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one end of the jumper cable minus to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal 5 Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the veh...

Page 224: ...ements are required Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend ing on the local regulations If the electrical sys tem fails mark the vehicle to be towed e g with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N Changing selector lever position refer to Deactivating selector lever interlock pa...

Page 225: ...t instead start the engine by means of jump start ing refer to page 220 With a catalytic con verter tow starting should only be carried out with the engine cold and with automatic trans missions the engine cannot be started by tow starting If the electrical system fails do not tow start or tow the vehicle as otherwise the electric steering wheel lock cannot be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be st...

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Page 227: ...ns the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 228: ...t cu in cmµ 182 8 2 996 182 8 2 996 292 8 4 799 No of cylinders 6 6 8 Maximum output hp 215 255 360 at engine speed rpm 6 250 6 600 6 300 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 185 251 220 298 360 488 at engine speed rpm 2 750 2 750 3 400 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 229: ...ations Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions are given in inches mm Vehicle height with xDrive 58 3 in 1 482 mm Smallest turning circle diam 37 5 ft 11 4 m with xDrive 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 230: ...Technical data 228 All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 231: ...oved front axle load lbs kg 2 161 980 2 227 1 010 2 469 1 120 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 601 1 180 2 601 1 180 2 679 1 215 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 220 100 220 100 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 18 4 520 18 4 520 18 4 520 Sedan 525xi 530xi Curb weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 593 1 630 3 670 1 660 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 638 1 650 3 704 1 680 Approved gros...

Page 232: ...lbs kg 2 866 1 300 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 17 7 58 3 500 1 650 Notes Fuel tank gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel grade page 195 of that reserve gal liters approx 2 1 8 Window cleaning system For more details page 66 Sedan US quarts liters approx 3 2 3 incl headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 5 3 5 Sports Wagon US quarts liters approx ...

Page 233: ...stance window perspective Assistance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 146 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 175 Phone To dial phone number 179 Dial number To display phone book 179 A to Z To select from the phone book 179 Call or Dial name To disp...

Page 234: ...splay To display map display 146 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale 146 Scale miles or Scale feet To display roads or towns cities along route 146 Route list To switch on voice instructions 147 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 147 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 147 Repeat navigation info To open route 142 146 Route To op...

Page 235: ... radio stations 157 AM Autostore To open WB 160 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 160 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 160 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 162 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 162 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 163 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 162 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellit...

Page 236: ...ttings 187 Communication settings To open BMW Service settings 187 BMW Service settings To open BMW Service 189 BMW service To open Service requirements 77 188 Service requirements To open Service 77 188 Service To display Check Control messages 80 Check Control messages To open Display settings 82 Display settings To open Head Up Display 97 Head up display To activate speed limit 81 Limit on To d...

Page 237: ...tion Entertainment Mobility Activating BMW Night Vision 99 Night Vision on Deactivating BMW Night Vision 99 Close Night Vision Displaying settings for BMW Night Vision 99 Night Vision configuration Function Command Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 012 211 02 06 BMW AG ...

Page 238: ... rear 154 right left balance 154 After door opened 48 After unlocking 48 Airbags 94 sitting safely 45 warning lamp 96 Air circulation refer to Air recirculation 108 Air distribution automatic 106 manual 107 Airing refer to Ventilation 108 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recircu lated air control 108 recirculated air mode 108 Air recirculation on off 53 Air vent outlets of automatic climate control...

Page 239: ...103 Automatic programs 106 Automatic recirculated air control AUC 108 Automatic roll up cover Sports Wagon 117 Automatic soft closing 33 Automatic station search 157 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 deactivating selector lever interlock 64 interlock 63 kick down 64 selector lever interlock 63 shiftlock 63 sport program 64 tow starting 222 223 with comfort access 40 Automatic ventilation 1...

Page 240: ...Buttons on steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 Warning 6 Call 180 Call accepting 179 displaying accepted 180 ending 179 in absence 180 starting 179 Calling from phone book 179 from Top 8 list 180 redialing 180 refer to telephone operating instructions Can holder refer to Cup holders 114 Capacities 230 Capacity of cargo area 229 of luggage compartment 229 Car battery refer to Vehicle batt...

Page 241: ...d restraint systems 54 Child safety lock 57 Child seats 54 Chime refer to Check Control 79 Chock 215 Chrome parts care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Cigarette lighter 115 Cleaning refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Climate 50 106 Clock 74 12h 24h mode 83 setting time and date 82 Closing from inside 32 from outside 30 Closing fuel filler cap 195 Clothes hooks 114 Cockpit 10 Cold ...

Page 242: ...fect fuel filler door 194 glass sunroof 42 luggage compartment lid 34 tailgate 36 Defrosting windows 107 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 107 Defrost position refer to Defrosting windows 107 Delete address book for navigation system 142 Delete all numbers for mobile phone 181 Delete data for navigation system 142 Delete for mobile phone 181 Destination address deleting 141 entering 133...

Page 243: ...3 87 DVD for navigation 132 Dynamic Brake Control DBC 86 Dynamic Drive 89 Dynamic Driving Control 62 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 86 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 87 E Easy entry exit 52 backrest width 47 Eject button refer to Buttons on CD player 152 Electrical malfunction door lock 32 driver s door 32 fuel filler door 194 glass sunroof electric 42 luggage compartment lid 34 panorama glass sunroo...

Page 244: ...ng locking unlocking refer to Setting confirmation signals 31 Flashlight refer to Rechargeable flashlight 113 Flat tire changing wheels 215 compact wheel 216 Flat Tire Monitor 89 90 run flat tires 90 93 201 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 91 Flat Tire Monitor 89 false alarms 90 initializing system 90 show chains 203 system limits 90 warning lamp 90 Flat tires refer to Tire condition 201 FM reception ran...

Page 245: ... sitting safely 45 Head Up Display 97 Head Up Display 96 Heated mirrors 51 rear window 107 seats 50 steering wheel 52 Heating 105 exterior mirrors 51 interior 105 rear window 107 residual heat 108 seats 50 steering wheel 52 Heating with engine switched off refer to Residual heat 108 Heavy cargo refer to Securing cargo 128 Height refer to Dimensions 227 Height adjustment seats 46 steering wheel 52 ...

Page 246: ...ions for navigation system refer to Voice instructions 147 Instrument cluster 12 Instrument illumination refer to Instrument lighting 104 Instrument lighting 104 Instrument panel refer to Cockpit 10 refer to Instrument cluster 12 Integrated key 28 Integrated universal remote control 111 Interesting destination for navigation 138 Interim time 82 Interior lamps 104 switching on with remote control 3...

Page 247: ...from inside 32 unlocking manually 34 Luggage net refer to Separation net 118 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 128 Lumbar support 46 LW waveband 156 M M S tires refer to Winter tires 202 Maintenance refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models 209 refer to Service requirements 77 refer to Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 209 Maintenance system...

Page 248: ... 148 entering a destination manually 133 entering destination via voice 136 last destinations 139 opening 133 route display 145 route list 146 searching for a special destination 138 selecting destination using information 138 selecting destination via map 137 selecting route criteria 142 starting destination guidance 144 switching off refer to Termi nating continuing desti nation guidance 144 ter...

Page 249: ...or tilting down 52 Pathway lighting 102 Pathway lighting 101 PDC 86 PDC display on 86 PDC Park Distance Control 85 Personal Profile 29 Perspective 146 Phone 179 Phone book 178 Phone numbers deleting from phone book 181 dialing 179 most recent numbers 180 selecting in phone book 180 Top 8 180 Pinch protection system glass sunroof electric 42 panorama glass sunroof 43 power windows 41 Plasters refer...

Page 250: ...aining distance to desti nation refer to Computer 76 Remote control 28 battery replacement 40 comfort access 38 garage door opener 111 luggage compartment lid 31 malfunction 31 40 tailgate 31 Removing condensation on the windows 107 Repeat directory in audio mode 168 Repeat in audio mode 168 Repeat track in audio mode 168 Replacement fuses 218 Replacement of tires refer to Changing wheels 215 Repl...

Page 251: ...y exit 47 heating 50 lumbar support 46 memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 47 sitting safely 45 storing the setting 47 thigh support 46 ventilation refer to Active seat ventilation 51 Securing load refer to Securing cargo 128 with ski bag refer to Securing cargo 120 Select as destination 139 Select current speed 81 Selecting audio sources refer to Operation via iDrive 152 Selecti...

Page 252: ...refer to Connecting electrical devices 115 Soft closure aid refer to Automatic soft closing 33 Song search with CD refer to Playing a track 167 SOS refer to Initiating an emergency call 219 Spare fuses 218 Spare key 28 adapter 28 Spare remote control 28 Spare wheel refer to Changing wheels 215 refer to Compact wheel 216 Special oils refer to Approved engine oils 206 Specified oil grades refer to A...

Page 253: ... Switching off tilt alarm sensor 38 Switching on audio 152 CD changer 152 CD player 152 radio 152 Switching on hour signal 83 Swiveling headlamps refer to Adaptive Head Light 102 Symbols 4 indicator warning lamps 13 T Tachometer 74 Tailgate 36 Tailgate 33 35 automatic operation 36 locking and unlocking from inside 32 opening from inside Sports Wagon 35 Tail lamps 213 replacing bulbs 213 Tank conte...

Page 254: ...namic Stability Control 86 Traffic congestion refer to Bypassing route sections 148 Transmission automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 deactivating selector lever interlock on automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 manual transmission 60 SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 starting assistant 125 Transporting children safely 54 Transport securing device refer to Securing cargo 128 Tread de...

Page 255: ...t for Canadian models 209 Washer fluid 66 capacity of the reservoir 66 Washer fluid reservoir 66 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 125 Waveband for radio 156 WB 152 160 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 201 Weather news flashes 159 Website 4 Weights 229 Wheel tire combination refer to New wheels and tires 201 Wheel tire damage 201 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 227 W...

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