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Summary of Contents for 2006 6 Series

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A to Z Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ... 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 Infor matio...

Page 3: ...uding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 159 709 US English VIII 05 05 09 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 4: ...e and safety 96 Lamps 100 Climate 106 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 114 Things to remember when driving Navigation 120 Starting navigation system 121 Destination entry 132 Destination guidance 137 What to do if Entertainment 140 On off and tone 144 Radio 153 CD player and CD changer Communications 162 Telephoning 174 TeleService BMW Assist Mobility 182 Refueling 184 Wheels and tires ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...special equip ment are marked by asterisks to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi cle s equipment If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner s Manual please 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...

Page 7: ...BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso...

Page 8: ...ation NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 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 and your dealer or BMW o...

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Page 10: ...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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 11: ... windows together 39 3 Convertible opening and closing back windows 38 4 Opening and closing front windows 38 5 Adjusting exterior mirrors 52 Automatic parking function 53 6 Turn signals 64 High beams headlamp flasher 97 High beam assistant 97 Roadside parking lamps 97 Check Control 79 Computer 75 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...e Activating deactivating voice command system 22 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable 54 Individually programmable 54 9 Windshield wipers 65 Rain sensor 65 10 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 58 13 Steering wheel heater 54 Steering wheel adjustment 53 14 Cruise control 66 Active ...

Page 13: ...g lamps 79 Speed for cruise control 67 Desired speed for active cruise control 70 8 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 74 Computer 75 Date and remaining distance to be driven for service requirements 77 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62 SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox 61 Dynamic Driving Control 64 High beam assistant 97 Check Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip o...

Page 14: ...dicator and warning lamps displayed You can consult Check Control for additional information e g regarding the cause of a mal function or the appropriate actions to take refer to page 79 In cases of corresponding urgency this infor mation is immediately displayed when the associated lamps light up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in the display area 1 indicate th...

Page 15: ...Cockpit 14 All around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 16: ...rofessional navigation system 120 15 Drive for audio CDs 140 16 Switching audio sources on off and adjusting volume 141 18 Bracket for cup holder 109 19 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 20 Activating voice command system 22 21 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 22 Dynamic Driving Control 64 Temperature setting left right 100 Automatic air distribution and volu...

Page 17: ...levant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening the start menu 3 Controller You can use the controller to select menu items and change settings by moving in four directions arrow 4 turning arrow 5 pressing arrow 6 To avoid becoming distracted and unnec essarily endangering both your own vehi cle s occupants and other road users never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless ...

Page 18: ...display settings Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of the service requirements and dates for statutory emission and vehicle inspections Settings for the telephone Basic operation With the ignition switch at radio readiness or higher refer to page 58 the following message appears on the Control Display To confirm the message Press the controller This opens the sta...

Page 19: ...tween Communication Navigation Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for longer than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is divided into fields The cur rently selected field appears brighter 2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon...

Page 20: ...the marking moves Menu items shown in white can be selected by marking 2 Activating a menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is carried out 3 Selecting a menu item refer to 1 4 Switching between fields Briefly move controller left right forward or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic display numerical...

Page 21: ...phone network depends on mobile phone 5 Time Other displays When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice command sys tem the status information is temporarily hidden Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window the computer or the trip computer the arrow display or map view in vehicles equipped with navigation system The current pos...

Page 22: ...and press the con troller 2 Select Assist window off and press the controller To switch on switch to the assistance window and press the controller Switching Control Display on off 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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW ...

Page 23: ...ar the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe refer to page 14 On the steering column in the Convertible Prerequisite In order to enable identification of the com mands to be spoken use iDrive to set the lan guage for the voice command system Setting iDrive language refer to page 84 Symbol in the Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel ...

Page 24: ...aloud the possible commands for operating the CD player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative commands There are often several commands for running a function e g Running functions directly with short commands You can use short commands to carry out cer tain functions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 213 Opening start menu An example selecting a track 1 ...

Page 25: ...stination Always say the commands in the language of voice command system When selecting a radio station use the usual 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 convertible top closed to prevent interference from ambient noise Avoid bac...

Page 26: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

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Page 28: ...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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 29: ...al Profile page 29 Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Service data in remote control page 195 Integrated key Press the button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Hotel function refer to page 33 Driver s door refer to page 32 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 34 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace los...

Page 30: ... to page 54 Display settings for the Control Display Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 83 Units of measure for consumption route distances temperature and pres sure refer to page 83 Language on the Control Display refer to page 84 12h 24h clock mode refer to page 83 Date format refer to page 83 Displaying optical warning for the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 85 Selection an...

Page 31: ...ck the doors from the inside you should always keep the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out side at all times Unlocking You can use the button to unlock the vehicle depending on the current setting iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the...

Page 32: ...tion signals to acknowl edge the locking and unlocking of the vehicle 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select Door locks and press the control ler 5 Select Confirmation and press the con troller 6 Select the desired signal 7 Press the controller The signals are switched on Malfunctions Local radio waves can disrupt t...

Page 33: ... top 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 the key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver s door Opening and closing from inside This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid but does not acti vate the anti theft system The f...

Page 34: ...le from the out side at all times Hotel function The hotel function locks the compartment in the front center console and the luggage com partment lid separately and disconnects them from the central locking system If you hand over the remote control without the integrated key refer to page 28 e g at a hotel then this prevents access to the luggage compartment and to the compartment in the front c...

Page 35: ...compartment lid lock is located under the BMW emblem All keys refer to page 28 fit the luggage compartment lid lock Turn the key toward the right up to the stop the luggage compartment lid opens If you use the lock to open the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered To prevent this you should deactivate the alarm before hand If the alarm has been trigger...

Page 36: ...ing the convertible top execute this procedure in reverse order The convertible top cannot be opened if the convertible top compartment floor is in the raised position Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds To the opening of a door the hood or the luggage compartment lid To movements in the vehicle interior inte rior motion sensor see below To changes in the vehicle s tilt if s...

Page 37: ...nterior motion sensor is armed even if the convertible top is open Falling objects e g leaves can trigger false alarms refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 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 following situations In stacking garages When transporting on car carrying trai...

Page 38: ...ds Switching on radio readiness By briefly pressing the Start Stop button you switch on the radio readiness refer to page 58 When doing so do not depress the brake pedal otherwise the engine will start immediately Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni tion if a remote control is located on the interior of the vehicle It need not be inserted in the igni tion lock refer to p...

Page 39: ...tinues to open for as long as you hold down the switch Press the switch beyond the resistance point The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stops the opening move ment You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch Convertible opening closing To close the side windows while the vehi cle is being driven always close the rear windows first or all four windows sim...

Page 40: ...ou open or close the con vertible top After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx 1 minute but in the Convertible this is only true as long as no door has been opened For information on using the convenience oper ation mode at the door lock or with the remote control refer to page 30 or 32 For information on...

Page 41: ...sired direction The sliding visor continues to move for as long as you hold the switch Push the switch beyond the resistance point in the desired direction The sliding visor moves automatically Briefly press the switch again in any direc tion to stop the movement For information on using the convenience oper ation mode at the door lock or with the remote control refer to page 30 or 32 For informat...

Page 42: ...ool kit refer to page 197 2 Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit into the opening provided 3 Use the Allen wrench to move the sliding visor in the desired direction Convertible top The fully automatic convertible top combines secure weather protection with simple and con venient operation Here are a few tips for getting the maximum pleasure from your Convertible It is advisab...

Page 43: ...ning and closing Read the safety precautions above carefully and comply with them fully Make sure that the convertible top com partment floor in the luggage compartment is in the lowered position refer to page 35 otherwise the convertible top cannot be opened Make sure that the luggage compartment lid is closed Opening and closing Ignition key in radio ready position or higher refer to page 58 wit...

Page 44: ...operation with the remote control and via the door lock Refer to pages 30 and 32 Manual closing Only close the convertible top manually if absolutely necessary never open it man ually The convertible top compartment lid can not be locked in the event of an electrical mal function and would open while the vehicle is being driven Improper handling can lead to damage Before closing 1 Open luggage com...

Page 45: ...parts other than the side frame can damage it 3 In concert with the other person pull the two sides of the convertible top out simulta neously and pivot forward In doing so keep the convertible top compartment lid open arrow 4 e g with your shoulder 4 Raise the two convertible top ends as far as they will go arrow 5 and close the convert ible top compartment lid arrow 6 Do not raise the convertibl...

Page 46: ...he wind deflector keeps the air movement in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the convertible top is open thus enabling pleasant driving even at higher speeds The wind deflector is stowed in a protective sleeve in the luggage compartment Short instructions for use are also provided on the protective sleeve Before installing 1 Remove the wind deflector from the protec tive sleeve and fold...

Page 47: ...t backrests too far backward if the seat is to be moved back to the end posi tion otherwise the wind deflector will be dam aged Removing The same as installing but in reverse order Folding up 1 Push the handle of the securing pin on the wind deflector on the left side of the vehicle all the way back and release the locking mechanism 2 Fold in the upper and lower section Online Edition for Part No ...

Page 48: ...ndividuals This effect is usually only temporary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 90 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in 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 restraints r...

Page 49: ...ck to the end position otherwise the wind deflector will be damaged Seat adjustment To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please follow the adjustment instructions on page 47 1 Inclination 2 Longitudinal direction 3 Height 4 Backrest 5 Convertible head restraints refer to page 50 With the sports seat you can also adjust the thigh support manually Pull the leve...

Page 50: ...fly press one of the seat adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel is immediately interrupted if you operate the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction refer to page 53 Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch ignition on or off refer to page 58 2 Press the desired memory button 1 2 or 3 and maintain pressure unti...

Page 51: ...ead restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident Coupe Adjusting height To raise pull the head restraint upward To lower slide the head restraint down ward To reach the lowest position press the button refer to arrow 1 Adjusting tilt angle Swivel the head restraints Removal 1 Pull the head restraint upward to the stop...

Page 52: ...the seat has moved back into its previous position If you release button 3 before this the seat stops in its current position You can lock the backrest in place when it is folded forward This is useful for exam ple when you get into the vehicle while it is parked on a hill Press the backrest until it audi bly locks into place To fold it back you do not have to use lever 1 to release it Lock backre...

Page 53: ... Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed Heated seats The temperature setting advances one step in its control sequence each time you press the button The maximum preselected temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit To switch off Press the button longer Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger s side is more curved than the driver s mirror Objects ...

Page 54: ...tomatic parking function Activating 1 Slide switch into the driver s side mirror position arrow 1 2 Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi tion R The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger s side This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle such as a curb when park ing etc Deactivating Slide switch into the passenger side mirror position arrow 2 Ste...

Page 55: ...layed Navigation voice instructions Voice instructions of the navigation sys tem Air recirculation on off Permanently shutting off outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 103 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 displayed Next entertainment sourc...

Page 56: ...Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel If you have programmed Navigation voice instructions for one of the buttons To switch voice instructions on off Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds To repeat the last voice instruction Press the button Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 57: ...deactivated Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags 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 91 Installing child restraint systems Follow child restraint system manufac turer s instructions for the selection installation ...

Page 58: ...child restraint systems with a tether strap refer to arrows Placement of tether strap 1 Fold anchor fitting into upright position 2 Push head restraint downward 3 Guide tether strap over head restraint and hook onto anchor fitting LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil dren To attach a LATCH child s seat follow the operating and safety instructions of the child...

Page 59: ...ever is in position P interlock Start Stop button Briefly pressing the Start 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 electrical devices are ready for operation The time and outside temperature are dis played in the instrument cluster Radi...

Page 60: ...ngaging it as soon as the engine starts SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Move the selector lever into position N and make sure that this position is also indi cated in the instrument cluster 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 If the engi...

Page 61: ...is engaged Indicator lamp for Canadian models Engaging The lever engages automatically Releasing Pull slightly upward press the button and lower the lever If it becomes necessary under special cir cumstances to use the handbrake while driving it must not be pulled too sharply In doing so continuously press the button of the handbrake lever Otherwise strong application of the handbrake can lead to ...

Page 62: ... displayed in the center console R Reverse gear N Neutral idle One touch functions for Sequential mode manual upshifting manual downshifting 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 indicated by an acoustic signal and ...

Page 63: ...ode press selector lever to the right again toward D or shift using the shifting paddles or the selector lever Start off quickly on slopes Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by applying the throt tle but engage the handbrake instead Other wise overheating can occur in the region of the transmission Gear changes Using selector lever To upshift pull the selector lever back To downshift push the selec...

Page 64: ...position D to the left into shifting slot M S The Sport program is activated and DS appears in the instrument cluster This position is rec ommended for a performance oriented driving style It is engaged automatically when the Dynamic Driving Control is activated refer to Dynamic Driving Control When the selector lever is briefly moved for ward or back the manual mode is activated and the Steptroni...

Page 65: ...n press the SPORT button The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Deactivating system Press the SPORT button again or shift into reverse or switch off the engine The LED in the button and SPORT in the instru ment cluster go out Acceleration assistant with SMG The acceleration assistant enables optimized vehicle acceleration at race car level on road surfaces...

Page 66: ...r 4 Select Lighting and press the controller 5 Select Triple turn signal activation and press the controller Triple turn signal is activated Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Switching on wipers The lever automatically returns to its initial posi...

Page 67: ...s Both windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated with the engine running or the igni tion switched on 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 follow the instructions for use provided on the containers Washer fluid reservoir Capacity approx 5 3...

Page 68: ... if the engine output is insuffi cient 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 Cruise control is also interrupted automatically when you apply pressure to the brake pedal when you depress the clutch pedal or shift the automatic transmission SM...

Page 69: ...s needed Your selected speed will be maintained when driving downhill 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...

Page 70: ... 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 clear roads Increasing without intermediate s...

Page 71: ... situation The system deactivates automatically when the speed is set to below 20 mph 30 km h A signal sounds and a message appears in the Control Display The active inter vention of the driver is required otherwise there is the danger of an accident Resume stored desired speed and distance Press button 4 The displays appear in the instrument cluster When you switch off the ignition the stored des...

Page 72: ... the active cruise control cannot be activated Things to know about active cruise control As with conventional cruise control sys tems active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver s own personal responsibility alertness and aware ness in adjusting speed braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road traf...

Page 73: ... take action or apply the brakes if necessary Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx 20 mph 30 km h If the sys tem reduces vehicle speed below 20 mph 30 km h or if DSC ABS is engaged while driving the system will automatically deactivate Remember the system cannot stop your vehicle In addition the system is deacti vated whenever the driver applies the vehicle brakes shifts...

Page 74: ...he accelerator pedal will cause the sys tem not to brake even if necessary Be certain that floormats or other objects on the 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...

Page 75: ...al sounds and a message appears There is an increased danger of ice Ice can form even at temperatures above 377 36 Drive carefully especially on bridges and shaded roadways otherwise your risk of accident increases Tachometer The white striped advance warning field arrow 1 changes depending on the engine temperature The segments disappear in sequence as the engine warms to its normal operating tem...

Page 76: ...ions are not ensured and damage can occur Computer Displays in instrument cluster To display the information press the BC button in the turn signal lever with the ignition switch at radio readiness or higher The following information is displayed in the specified order Remaining range Average speed Average fuel consumption Remaining range Displays the estimated remaining range avail able with the ...

Page 77: ...stance manually in the com puter see below Entering a destination in the navigation system refer to page 121 Average speed Average fuel consumption Resetting values You can reset the values for average speed and average fuel consumption 1 Select the desired menu item and press the controller 2 Press the controller again to confirm Entering a distance manually 1 Select Distance to dest and press th...

Page 78: ...e right to switch to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select a menu item Onboard info 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 ...

Page 79: ...ange 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 83 other wise the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured 1 Open start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Service and press the controller 4 Select Service ...

Page 80: ...ns that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol remains visible even if the Check Control message has been hidden after a short time The combinations of warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be viewed later also refer to page 80 Explanatory text messages Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con trol Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps displa...

Page 81: ...ler to open the menu 3 Select Service and press the controller 4 Select Check Control messages and press the controller 5 Select a message and press the controller To exit from the menu immediately Select the arrow and press the controller Displaying the urgency of malfunctions Depending on the equipment the stored Check Control messages are also displayed with the following symbols No malfunction...

Page 82: ... Open Navigation In vehicles 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 the con troller 6 Turn the controller to set the limit If neces sary hold it against a slight resistance to enter a greater difference 7 Press the controller to apply the setting The limit is automatically switche...

Page 83: ...ntil the start menu appears 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Display settings is selected and press the controller Setting time 1 Move the controller once to the front if nec essary to change to the first field from the top 2 Turn the controller until Time is selected and press the controller 3 Turn the controller until Set time is selected and press the controll...

Page 84: ...stment the date is stored Changing date format 1 Select Date format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired format and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the base setting 1 Select Brightness and press the control ler...

Page 85: ...ontrol ler 2 Select Text language and press the con troller You can select a different language for the text displays 3 Select the desired language and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 86: ... 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 An intermittent signal indicates the distance of the vehicle from an object being approached 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 ...

Page 87: ...tain vehicle stability under extreme conditions ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking Safe steering response is maintained even during hard braking This increases active driving safety ABS is operational every time you start the engine For information on safe braking refer to page 115 CBC Cornering Brake Control This system provides further enhancements to v...

Page 88: ...on the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out For better control The indicator lamp flashes DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces The indicator lamp comes on DSC is deactivated DTC Dynamic Traction Control DTC is a variant of DSC for special road condi tions e g uncleared snow covered roads that is optimized for forward momentum The sys tem ensures maximum forward momentu...

Page 89: ...the hydraulic system Do not continue driving but instead contact your BMW center Flat Tire Monitor FTM The concept The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla tion pressures in the tires as you drive The sys tem provides an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in relation to the pressure in another tire In the event of a pressure loss the rolling radius and therefore the ro...

Page 90: ... can result in serious accidents 2 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized The system must then be initialized 3 In the event of complete tire pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on run flat tires based on the fo...

Page 91: ...he vehicle before the driver intervenes This stability pro moting intervention is deactivated when DSC is switched off refer to page 86 Malfunction The warning lamp lights up and a mes sage appears on the Control Display The active steering is no longer operational At low speed larger steering wheel movements are required while the vehicle reacts more sen sitively to steering wheel movements in th...

Page 92: ... cen ter or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer gency or undesired airbag activation either of which could result in personal injury Warnings and information on the airbags are also provided on the sun visors Automatic dea...

Page 93: ... With the ignition lock at radio readiness or higher refer to page 58 the warning lamp lights up briefly indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners Airbag system malfunction Warning lamp does not light up as of radio readiness Warning lamp lights up continuously Have the airbag system checked immedi ately in case of a malfunction otherwise there...

Page 94: ...protection system is raised No changes of any nature may be made to the individual components of the rollover protec tion system and wiring Work on the rollover protection system may only be performed at a BMW center Unprofessional attempts to service the system can lead to failure or malfunction For a system check and to ensure long term functioning you must comply with the mainte nance intervals...

Page 95: ... setting With the low beams switched on the brightness can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of the instrument lighting iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Display settings and press the controller 4 Select Brightness and press the control ler 5 If necessary move the controller to the left to select Head Up Disp...

Page 96: ...indshield pre vents double images from being displayed Have the windshield replaced only by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel Care instructions You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi cle brochure To avoid damaging the cover of the Head Up Display use only a soft ...

Page 97: ... 3 Select Vehicle settings and press the controller 4 Select Lighting and press the controller 5 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 6 Turn the controller to select the corre sponding duration 7 Press the controller to apply the setting Daytime driving lamps If you wish you can leave the light switch in position 3 Switch on the parking lamps if required as described under Parking lamp...

Page 98: ... enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking When using this function comply with national regulations After parking the vehicle press the lever in the desired direction 3 past the resistance point The roadside parking lamps drain the bat tery Avoid using for longer periods oth erwise it may not be possible to start the engine High beam assistant The concept This sys...

Page 99: ...ituations the system either does not function or functions only in a limited way and a personal reaction may be required Under extremely unfavorable weather con ditions such as heavy fog or precipitation To make out poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists people on horseback horse drawn vehicles train or ship traffic close to the road and wild animals crossing the road In tight curves o...

Page 100: ...off manually Press button 1 If you want the interior lamps to remain off con tinuously maintain pressure on the button for approx 3 seconds To revert to normal operation briefly press the button Reading lamps The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp You can turn them on and off using the but tons 2 located next to the lamps To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off app...

Page 101: ...emoving 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 grill for interior temperature sensor please keep...

Page 102: ...you can increase or decrease the intensity of the auto matic climate control iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Climate 3 Select Automatic programs and press the controller 4 Select the desired intensity and press the controller The marked intensity of the automatic program is switched on Convertible ...

Page 103: ...an be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side 4 Select the driver s or front passenger side if necessary Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver s side or front passenger side is selected 5 Select 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...

Page 104: ... the vehicle is shut off continuously If condensation starts to form on the inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated air mode you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required The recirculated air mode should not be used over a longer period of time as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously Residual heat The heat stored in the engine...

Page 105: ...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 uses The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate The pa...

Page 106: ...emaining adjustments After the last adjustment the time is stored Activating timer Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 and then press the con troller The switch on 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 ...

Page 107: ...ng 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 Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1...

Page 108: ... 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 equipment 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e...

Page 109: ... correspond ing cradle for the telephone or mobile phone Adjusting height The center armrest can be set in two positions Pull the right button Move the armrest upward or downward and lock it in the desired position Storage compartments Storage compartment behind center armrest To open raise the cover at the left or right edge The compartment contains the cup holder and the lock for the hotel funct...

Page 110: ...on the hooks If you do so they could cause personal injury to occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers Cup holders The compartment of the rear center console contains a built in cup holder and a removable one The removable cup holder can be inserted into the side of the center console Do not place glass containers in the cup holders This would increase the risk of injury in the event of an a...

Page 111: ...x 200 W at 12 V Avoid damaging the socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes In front passenger footwell Access to the socket Fold open the cover Ski bag It permits safe and clean transport of up to two pairs of standard skies or one snowboard You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6 9 ft 2 10 m long Loading 1 Press the button downward and pull the filler element forward 2 Extend ...

Page 112: ...ing belt at the buckle Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could move around and endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers To refit the filler element insert the two tabs at the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele ment back into place Make sure that you do not damage the rear seat upholstery Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

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Page 114: ...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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 115: ...n a reserved 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 lu...

Page 116: ...gion Starting assistant The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes The parking brake is not required for this purpose 1 Hold the vehicle with the footbrake 2 Release the footbrake and immediately drive off quickly The starting assistant holds the vehicle for approx 2 seconds after releasing the footbrake Depending on the load the vehicle may also roll back slightly duri...

Page 117: ...n the automatic climate control during operation and then exits under the vehicle Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal Before driving into a car wash To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash With comfort access and automatic transmission Insert the remote control into the ignitio...

Page 118: ... for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center Four lashing eyes mounted in the luggage compartment are used to secure these heavy duty cargo straps refer to arrows Please observe the special instructions supplied with the heavy duty cargo straps Always position and secure the load as described above If you do not it can endanger the passengers during braking or evasive ...

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Page 120: ...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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 121: ...D 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 jammed A message appears on the Control Display Display in the assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you switch to another application 1 Move the controller to the ...

Page 122: ...s in the event of any con tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system If you do not observe this precaution you may be in violation of the law and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation ...

Page 123: ...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 first letter and press the 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 To delete individual numbers or letters Move the con...

Page 124: ...he 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 in exactly the same way as the destination town city Th...

Page 125: ...guidance with manual destination entry Select Start guidance and press the control ler Destination guidance starts immediately If destination guidance is not to be started immediately Select Add to destination list and press the controller The destination is stored in the destination list refer to page 127 Entering destination via voice In conjunction with the Professional navigation system you ca...

Page 126: ...ce starts immediately Saving destination The destination is added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book Map guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of the destination then it is possible to input the destination by using a map You can use the cursor to limit the destination in the map and then apply it into the destination guidance 1 ...

Page 127: ...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 destination input can also be called up from the map view Select the sy...

Page 128: ...d press the controller Destination list The last 20 destinations entered into the desti nation list are displayed You can select these destinations and adopt them into the destina tion guidance system For example in order to plan a longer route you can store all of the destinations you wish to visit in the destination list ahead of time refer to Entering a destination manually on page 121 Select N...

Page 129: ...page 16 Select Address book and press the controller Storing destinations in address book You 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 names and addresses 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in t...

Page 130: ...ntrol Display 2 Select the entry and press the controller To start destination guidance 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 the entry For operation refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 121 ...

Page 131: ...lect 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 121 Selecting route You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like when entering the destination and whenever the des tination guidance is active The route is planned...

Page 132: ...spective symbol and press the controller 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 cities 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 benefits include Names of specific locations can also vary fro...

Page 133: ...nation 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 via iDrive at any time You are notified well in advance of a necessary change of direction by spoken instructions and the dis play of the direction arrows Terminating continuing destination guidance In the arrow display or map view S...

Page 134: ...estination guidance 4 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 5 Distance to the next change of direction 6 Current position 7 Direction of travel Hollow arrow Destination guidance on the calculated route Solid arrow Arrow shows the route to be calculated from a bird s eye view when the vehicle is not located in an area contained on the navigation DVD e g in a multilevel park ing lot Depending on th...

Page 135: ...ss the controller At scales of less than 300 miles 500 km you have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to north toward your current direction of travel or show the map in perspective At scales of 300 miles 500 km or greater the map always points toward north Changing map view Select the corresponding symbol and press the controller The next map view is displayed Changing scale Turn th...

Page 136: ...the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 5 Turn the controller until Navigation voice instructions on is selected and press the controller The voice instructions are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable buttons on the steering wheel you can also make the following setti...

Page 137: ... 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 also display your current position with the destination guidance switched off 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Current position is selected and pres...

Page 138: ...ion DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station etc then start the destination guidance 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 navigation DVD that is loaded In this case the ...

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Page 140: ...Entertainment This chapter describes the operation of the radio and CD player as well as their tone settings Entertainment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 141: ...t set radio station or CD 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 principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment You have the followin...

Page 142: ...layer 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 sound settings are globally adjusted for all audio sources The settings are stored for the remote contro...

Page 143: ...arious 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 LOGIC7 and press the controller 2 Select Concert hall or Theater 3 Press the controller LOGIC7 spatial ...

Page 144: ... right 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 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 P...

Page 145: ...ed can no longer be received to update the station with the stron gest signal refer to page 145 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...

Page 146: ...controller Scan starts To stop the scan 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels the scan search and the radio remains on the current station Buttons next to CD player To start scan hold down the button for the corresponding direction To stop scan press the button again Selecting the frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that are received in addit...

Page 147: ...rn 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 The number of the memory position appears beside the name or fr...

Page 148: ...e before the station names 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 Al...

Page 149: ...eactivating digital radio reception iDrive for principle details 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 acti vated This symbol is displayed when a sender is being...

Page 150: ...pdated This can take up to 2 minutes Displaying additional information With the digital stations additional information on the current track is displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Select station and press 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 displaye...

Page 151: ...ber is required to enable or disable 2 To enable the channels Dial 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 to disable 3 To have the channels disabled Dial phone number Selecting and storing channel 1 Select SAT and press the controller Ch...

Page 152: ...yed 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 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select S...

Page 153: ...Notes If no signal can be received for more than 4 seconds a message is displayed on the Con trol 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 interf...

Page 154: ...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 started Playback starts automaticall...

Page 155: ...s the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly continuing until you reach the desired track on the current CD The CD will start to 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 ...

Page 156: ...acks on the current CD 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To stop the scan 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels the scan search 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 sample ...

Page 157: ...peat 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 Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller To cancel random mode 1 Press the controller 2 Select Random and press the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the current trac...

Page 158: ...ective CD memory sur face To insert Insert one CD into each compartment of the magazine with the labeled side up To remove Pull out the desired tray and remove the corre sponding CD Inserting CD magazine Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in the direction of the arrow The CD changer automatically reads in the inserted CDs and is then ready for operation Notes BMW CD DVD players and changer...

Page 159: ...ause Home recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsistent data creation or recording processes or poor quality or advanced age of the CD DVD blank Label CDs DVDs only on the top using a marker designed for this purpose Damaged CDs DVDs Avoid fingerprints dust scratches and mois ture Keep CDs DVDs in a sleeve Do not subject CDs DVDs to temperatur...

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Page 162: ...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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 163: ...ults from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior A mobile phone detected by the vehicle should not be operated by the mobile phone s keypad otherwise malfunctions may 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 owner s manual for a detailed description of ...

Page 164: ... or the menu item Connection not with confirma tion To log 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 you may become distracted and inadvertently endanger your passengers and other road users Switching on ignition 1 ...

Page 165: ...obile phone are trans ferred to your vehicle refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary This transfer depends on your mobile phone refer to the operating instructions of your mobile phone if necessary and can take several minutes Up to four mobile phones can be logged on consecutively If you log on a fifth mobile phone the logon data of the last mobile phone in the list ...

Page 166: ...he 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 link between the vehicle and the mobile phone if necessary ...

Page 167: ...r Dial phone numbers from the phone book Select stored phone numbers e g from the list of accepted calls Hang up With the ignition and radio readiness switched off e g after removing the remote control you can continue an ongoing call for a maximum of 25 minutes via the handsfree system Requirements The logon data of the mobile phone are stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone is ready to opera...

Page 168: ...orrespond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete an incorrect character Move the controller to 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 Select End call and press the controller Dialing a phone number from phone book or a phone number stored in a list Phone number...

Page 169: ...he 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 stored in the mobile phone under one na...

Page 170: ...controller 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 If applicable select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted Touch tone dialing The touch tone code is required for access to network services or for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 Press the controller...

Page 171: ...operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel When making your entries you will be assisted by announcements and questions in many cases The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply refer to page 166 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 co...

Page 172: ...ete all the digits entered so far Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book On vehicles with separate drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs the entries are automatically adopted from your mobile phone s memory On vehicles with a shared drive for audio CDs and navigation DVDs the entries must be entered by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s m...

Page 173: ...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 names in the phone book must not exceed...

Page 174: ...ve the protective cap from the mobile phone s antenna connector if necessary so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 With the keys facing upward press the mobile phone toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged with the ignition switch at radio readiness or higher or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle...

Page 175: ...ust be completed before you can use BMW Assist When the contract expires the car phone can be deactivated by a BMW center without your having to visit a BMW center Following deacti vation 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 You can also use the services of BMW Assist via the Internet The range of services i...

Page 176: ... 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 inspections is transmit...

Page 177: ... with Roadside Assistance will be established Establishing contact with 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 Relations This requires your mobile phone to be logged onto the vehicle iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the sta...

Page 178: ...ngs and press the controller 5 Select Service Status and press the con troller 6 If applicable select Options and press the controller 7 Select Terminate services and press the controller The use of TeleService or BMW Assist is blocked and the current vehicle position will not be transferred during an emergency call To deactivate the blocking function enabling must be carried out again refer to pa...

Page 179: ... select the displayed service phone number if your mobile phone is logged on in the vehicle iDrive for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forwards to select Communication 3 Select BMW Contact and press the con troller 4 Select BMW Contact Numbers and press the controller 5 Select one of the following menu items and press the contro...

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Page 182: ... 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 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 183: ...gas sta tion Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Lifting the filler nozzle during refueling results in premature pump shutoff can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel vapor recovery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Fuel tank capacity Approx 1...

Page 184: ... additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels containing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality fuels may result in problems relat...

Page 185: ...he 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 for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum allowable driving speed Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph 160 km h For normal driving up to 100 mph 160...

Page 186: ... 39 270 Front 245 35 R 20 91 W Rear 275 30 R 20 93 Y 30 210 33 230 30 210 33 230 33 230 39 270 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 210 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with...

Page 187: ...ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the govern ment course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia tions in drivi...

Page 188: ...though for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 0 12 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface Winter tires noticeably loose their suitability for winter use below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm New tires should be mounted in the interest o...

Page 189: ...entical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units these differences could lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe acci dents If non approved wheels and tires are used BMW cannot evaluate their suitability and therefore cannot be held liable for driving safety You can find out the right wheel tire combina tion from your BMW center The right w...

Page 190: ... against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire Snow chains BMW only tests certain fine link snow chains classifies them as road safe and recommends them Consult your BMW center for more infor mation These snow chains are approved exclusively for use in pairs on the rear wheels with the tire size 245 50 R 17 Y ...

Page 191: ... Other wise there is a danger of damage and associ ated safety risks if this work is performed improperly Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood with momentum releasing it from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm 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 an...

Page 192: ...nds on driving 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 st...

Page 193: ...e Control Dis play Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise engine damage could result Continuous contact with used oil has caused cancer in laboratory tests For this reason thoroughly wash exposed areas of skin with soap and water after such work Keep oil grease etc out of reach of children and heed warnings on containers Failure to do so could pose health risks Oil change Have oil chan...

Page 194: ...damage may result The additives present a health hazard Always observe all applicable environ mental laws and regulations when dis posing of used 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 it...

Page 195: ... Control Display The brake pads have reached their minimum pad thickness Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible Warning lamp for Canadian models For your own safety use only brake pads that BMW has approved for your particu lar vehicle model As BMW cannot assess the suitability of other brake pads for use on your vehicle BMW is unable to assume continued responsibility for the vehicle s ...

Page 196: ...d Spark plugs Vehicle check Legally required tests depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores this information continu ously in the remote control while the vehicle is being driven 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 individual vehicle For this ...

Page 197: ...ible Heavy engine misfiring causes 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 detect the escape of fuel vapor This causes a display to light up If the cap is then tightened the display should go out within a few days Event Data Recorders Your vehicle may be equipped ...

Page 198: ... your BMW center Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system turn off the electrical devices involved to prevent short circuits from occurring To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs follow any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer When performing maintenance on the head lamps follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure In ...

Page 199: ...and replace Front turn signal sidemarker Your BMW is equipped with two turn signal lamps per side in the front Turn signal lamp 1 Bulb 21 watts WY 21 SV The illustration shows the front right side of the engine compartment 1 Press the lever shown downward for the right turn signal upward for the left turn signal 2 Remove the bulb holder towards the rear 3 Remove and replace the bulb Turn signal la...

Page 200: ...e front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger then push it to the rear release the snap connection at the front and take it off the trim strip 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and remove 3 Remove and replace the bulb Tail lamps The roadside parking rear and brake lamps are LEDs The backup lamps are equipped with long life bulbs Please contact a BMW center in case of a malfunction 1...

Page 201: ...the side of the tire refer to Run flat tires on page 188 If you have new tires mounted or switch from summer to winter tires or vice versa use run flat tires because no spare tire is provided in case of a flat Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Also refer to New wheels and tires page 188 The suitable tools for changing tires are available as accessories from your BMW center Car jacking poi...

Page 202: ...ot replace a defective fuse with a sub stitute of another color or amperage rating as this could lead to overloading of the wiring ulti mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit refer to page 197 Information on fuse allocation is located below the bracket for the onboard tool kit see below In glove c...

Page 203: ... button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist emergency call center has been estab lished 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 location of your vehicle can be determined it will be forwarded to the BMW Assist emergency call cen...

Page 204: ...176 Jump starting When your battery is discharged you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Use only jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running Care fu...

Page 205: ... usual way If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the connection sequence If required have the battery inspected and recharged at your BMW center Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow starting and towing Ob...

Page 206: ... and a towing distance of 90 miles 150 km otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox Engage selector lever position N with the igni tion switched on Towing methods In some countries towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted Familiarize yourself with the regulations on tow ing in the respective country With tow bar The towing vehicle may...

Page 207: ...the engine is cold It is better to jump start the engine refer to page 203 1 Switch on the hazard warning flashers comply with country specific regulations 2 Switch on ignition refer to page 58 3 Shift into 3rd gear vehicles with SMG see below 4 Tow start with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immediately depress the clutch again completely 5 Sto...

Page 208: ...Mobility 207 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 209: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 210: ...contains the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index which is the quickest way to find the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 211: ...ine speed rpm 3 400 650i Coupe 650i Convertible Curb weight lbs kg 3 814 1 730 4 277 1 940 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 652 2 110 5 049 2 290 Load lbs kg 838 380 772 350 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 337 1 060 2 403 1 090 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 491 1 130 2 778 1 260 Luggage compartment capacity cu ft l 15 9 450 10 6 300 with raised convertible top com partment floor refer t...

Page 212: ...ce Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Coupe dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 37 4 ft 11 4 m Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 213: ...ank gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel specification page 183 including reserve of gal liters approx 2 1 8 Window and headlamp washer system quarts liters approx 5 3 5 For details page 66 Engine oil and filter change quarts liters 8 5 8 0 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil Oil grades page 192 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

Page 214: ...tance window perspective Assistance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 134 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To activate telephone 167 Phone To dial phone number 167 Dial number To display the phone book 167 A to Z To dial from phone book 167 Call or Dial name To...

Page 215: ...33 Arrow display To display map view 133 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale 134 Scale miles or Scale feet To display streets and towns cities of the route 134 Route list To switch on voice instructions 135 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 135 Navigation info on To repeat voice instructions 135 Repeat navigation info To open route 130 134 ...

Page 216: ...n with the best reception 145 AM Autostore To open WB 148 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 148 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 148 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 150 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 150 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 151 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 150 SAT radio all channels To open Categories o...

Page 217: ...ettings To open BMW Service settings 174 BMW Service settings To open BMW Service 176 BMW service To open Service requirements 77 175 Service requirements To open Service 77 175 Service To display Check Control messages 79 Check Control messages To open Display settings 82 Display settings To open Head Up Display 94 Head up display To activate speed limit 81 Limit on To deactivate speed limit 81 L...

Page 218: ... 92 Air distribution automatic 101 manual 102 Airing refer to Ventilation 103 Air recirculation refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 103 Air recirculation on off 54 Air vents refer to Ventilation 103 Air volume 102 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 183 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 36 interior motion sensor 36 switching off alarm 35 switching off tilt alarm sensor and int...

Page 219: ...ith automatic climate control 101 Autostore on the radio 144 146 Average fuel consumption 75 setting units 83 Average speed 75 Avoid ferries for navigation 131 Avoid freeways for navigation 130 Avoid highways for navigation 131 Avoiding unintentional alarms 36 Avoid tollroads for navigation 131 Axle loads refer to Weights 210 A Z 168 B Backrest contour refer to Lumbar support 48 Backrests refer to...

Page 220: ...refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Cargo loading securing cargo 117 stowing cargo 117 vehicle 116 Caring for artificial leather refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for leather refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for light alloy wheels refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for plastic refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring fo...

Page 221: ...ition lock 58 Compartments refer to Storage compartments 108 Compressed audio files 153 Computer 75 displays on Control Display 76 hour signal 83 Concert hall refer to Tone control 142 Condition Based Service CBS 195 Confirmation 31 Connecting car vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical devices 110 Consumption display refer to Average fuel consumption 75 Consumption statistics refer to Avera...

Page 222: ...l clock 74 Digital radio refer to High Definition Radio 148 Dimensions Convertible 212 Coupe 211 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 64 Direction announcements refer to Voice instructions 135 Direction instructions refer to Voice instructions 135 Directory for navigation refer to Address book 128 Displacement refer to Engine data 210 Display 83 Display refer to iDrive 16 Display lighting ...

Page 223: ...atictransmission with comfort access 37 Engine compartment 191 Engine coolant 193 Engine oil additives 192 approved oils 192 electronic oil level check 191 recommended oils 192 temperature 75 temperature gauge 75 topping off 192 Engine oil level 192 Engine output refer to Engine data 210 Engine overheating refer to Coolant temperature 74 Engine speed refer to Engine specifications 210 Engine start...

Page 224: ...trical malfunction 182 Fuel gauge 75 Fuses 201 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 106 Gas refer to Average fuel consumption 75 Gasoline refer to Fuel specifications 183 refer to Required fuel 183 Gasoline display refer to Fuel gauge 75 Gear changes automatic transmission with Steptronic 62 SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox 62 Gear display automatic transmission with Step...

Page 225: ...measure units and display form 83 controller 16 controls 16 displaying menus 17 selecting menu item 19 selecting or confirming entry 19 start menu 17 status information 20 symbols 18 Ignition 58 switched off 58 switched on 58 Ignition key refer to Keys remote control 28 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 58 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 58 Ignition lock 58 starting eng...

Page 226: ...replacing bulbs 200 Light emitting diodes LEDs 200 Lighter 110 Lighting 65 96 Lighting instruments 99 of the vehicle refer to Lamps 96 refer to High beam assistant 97 Light switch 96 Limit 81 Loading refer to Cargo loading 116 Lock after driving 32 Lock buttons in the doors refer to Locking 33 Locking from inside 33 from outside 31 without key refer to Comfort access 36 Locking and unlocking doors...

Page 227: ... 168 touch tone dialing 169 Mobile phones use in vehicle refer to Mobile communications devices in vehicle 115 Mobile Service refer to Roadside Assistance 203 Monitor refer to iDrive 16 Monitoring pressure of tires refer to Flat Tire Monitor 88 Monitor on off 54 Most recent mobile phone numbers 168 MP3 refer to Compressed audio files 153 Multi function steering wheel refer to Buttons on steering w...

Page 228: ... menu refer to Start menu 17 Output refer to Engine data 210 Outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control 103 Outside temperature display 74 changing unit of measure 83 P Panic mode 31 Park Distance Control PDC 85 Parked car operation 104 Parked car ventilation 104 Parked car ventilation activating an activation time 105 setting activation time 104 switching on and off directly 104 ...

Page 229: ...lated air control 103 Reclining seat refer to Backrest 48 Recording times refer to Stopwatch 81 Redial for mobile phone 168 Reflectors refer to Tail lamps 199 Refueling 182 Releasing hood 190 Relock door if not opened 32 Remaining distance refer to Remaining range 75 Remaining distance to desti nation refer to Computer 76 Remaining range 75 Remote control 28 battery replacement 38 comfort access 3...

Page 230: ...g wheel memory 49 sitting safely 47 sports seat 48 storing the setting 49 thigh support 48 Securing cargo 117 ski bag 111 Securing load refer to Securing cargo 117 ski bag 111 Select as destination 127 Select current speed 81 Selecting audio sources refer to Operating via iDrive 140 Selecting distance for active cruise control 69 Selecting frequency manually 145 Selecting menu items 19 Selecting n...

Page 231: ...Speed limit 81 Speedometer 12 Speed volume tone control 142 Speed with winter tires 189 Sport program automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 refer to Dynamic Driving Control 64 Stability control refer to Driving stability control systems 86 Star button 54 Start Stop button 58 Start for stopwatch 81 Start guidance 124 132 Starting assistant 115 Starting difficulties jump starting 203 refer to Sp...

Page 232: ...l 75 Temperature warning 74 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 66 Terminate services 177 Text language 84 Theater refer to Tone control 142 The individual vehicle 5 Tie down points refer to Securing cargo 117 Tilting down passenger side exterior mirror 53 Time 82 Time format 83 Timer refer to Preselecting activation time 104 Timer 1 for parked car ventilation 105 Timer 2 for parked car ventilation 1...

Page 233: ...Integrated universal remote control 106 Universal remote control refer to Integrated universal remote control 106 Unlock button 30 Unlocking from inside 33 from outside 30 without key refer to Comfort access 36 Unlocking and locking doors setting confirmation signals 31 Unlocking without key refer to Comfort access 36 Update services 177 Use current location as address 129 130 Used batteries refer...

Page 234: ...4 Width refer to Dimensions 211 Wind deflector 45 Windows 38 comfort operation with comfort access 37 convenience operation 30 32 opening and closing Convertible 38 opening and closing Coupe 38 rear window Convertible 39 Windshield cleaning refer to Wiper system 66 defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 102 displays refer to Head Up Display 93 Windshield washer nozzles 66 Windshield washer system ...

Page 235: ...ications and information that apply to your vehicle Consult the index for individual specifi cations Fuel Engine oil Tire inflation pressures Designation Please enter your preferred fuel here Quality Summer tires Front Rear Winter tires Front Rear Up to 2 persons 4 persons or 4 persons plus luggage Online Edition for Part No 01 41 0 159 709 09 05 BMW AG ...

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