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BMW 2007 3 Series, Owner'S Manual

The BMW 2007 3 Series Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide that allows you to maximize your driving experience. This manual, available for free download from manualshive.com, provides detailed instructions, maintenance tips, and troubleshooting advice to ensure you enjoy every aspect of your BMW 3 Series.

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TeleService

Automatic service notification*

The data on the service status of your vehicle or 
on required inspections are transmitted auto-
matically prior to the due date. You can check 
when the BMW center was notified.

1.

Press the 

 button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the   menu.

3.

Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.

4.

Select "Service" and press the controller.

5.

If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Service requirements" is selected and 
press the controller.

6.

Select "Service notification" and press the 
controller.

Manual service notification

You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's 
service status to your BMW center when you 
wish to arrange a service appointment.

1.

Press the 

 button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Move the controller forwards to select 
"Communication".

3.

If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "BMW Assist" is selected and press 
the controller.

4.

Select "Service Request"

5.

Press the controller.

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2007 3 Series

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...le 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 Inform...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 670 US English II 07 07 03 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...0 Lamps 104 Climate 110 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 124 Things to remember when driving Navigation 132 Starting the navigation system 134 Destination entry 147 Destination guidance 156 What to do if Entertainment 160 On off and settings 164 Radio 170 Satellite radio 173 CD player and CD changer 180 AUX In port 181 USB audio interface Communications 186 Telephoning 201 BMW Assist Mo...

Page 6: ...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 special equipment c...

Page 7: ... your vehicle per formed only by your BMW center or at a work shop that works according to BMW repair pro cedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out prop erly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approv...

Page 8: ...is covered by the following warran ties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for ...

Page 9: ...estigations and Recalls may call 1 800 333 0510 toll free from anywhere in Canada or 1 613 993 9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www te gc ca Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 ...

Page 10: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

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 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...rors automatic curb monitor 52 1 Convertible opening and closing windows jointly 39 2 Convertible opening and closing rear windows 38 3 Opening and closing front windows 38 6 Parking lamps 100 Low beams 100 Automatic headlamp control 100 Adaptive Head Light 101 7 Fog lamps 102 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...gs and information about the vehicle 78 Instrument lighting 103 10 Windshield wipers 64 Rain sensor 64 11 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 59 Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting dialing selected phone numbers Redialing if no phone number is selected Press longer redialing Volume Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book...

Page 14: ...4 Outside temperature 74 Indicator and warning lamps 83 8 Display for Position of automatic transmission 61 Computer 75 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 79 Odometer and trip odometer 74 Checking engine oil level 224 Settings and information 78 There is a Check Control message 83 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting the trip odometer 74 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 0...

Page 15: ...ou can call up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 83 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in the indicator area 1 signal that the associated functions are activated High beams headlamp flasher 102 Fog lamps 10...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...DVD 132 18 Controller 16 Can be turned pressed or moved horizon tally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 21 Drive for navigation DVD 132 22 Programmable memory keys 21 23 Switching audio sources on off and adjust ing volume 160 24 Drive for audio CD 160 Air distribution to the windshield 105 Air distribution to the upper body area 105 Air distribution to the footwell 10...

Page 18: ...ons is described in connection with the relevant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 button Opening start menu 3 Controller The controller can be used to select menu items and to adjust settings Move in four directions arrow 4 Turn arrow 5 Push arrow 6 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other road users by being d...

Page 19: ...f Control Display Tone and display settings Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of service requirements and dates for statutory inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle As of radio readiness the following message appears on the Control Display To hide the message Press the controller The start menu is displayed The message is automatically hidden afte...

Page 20: ...ommunication Navigation Entertainment and Climate without having to press the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for more than approx 2 seconds Displays in menu 1 Each menu is subdivided into fields The active field is highlighted 2 A symbol indicates the start menu item last selected 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 I...

Page 21: ...s Menu items in white can be selected by highlighting them 2 Activating a menu item Press the controller New menu items are displayed or the function is executed 3 Selecting a menu item refer to 1 4 Switching between fields Briefly move the controller to the left right forward or backward Release the controller The active field is brighter in color 5 Adjusting settings Turn the controller Graphic ...

Page 22: ...alls if the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle Reception strength of mobile phone network display depending on mobile phone 6 Time Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries 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 ...

Page 23: ...e memory keys is stored for the remote control currently in use Storing functions Navigation destinations 1 Select the navigation destination e g in the destination list or address book 2 Press the key longer than 2 seconds Special features If destination guidance and the map view have been started the current destination is stored If the destination is entered via map the coordinates in the cross...

Page 24: ... doing so Touching the keys with an object such as a pen will not work Displaying brief information Touch the key The key assignment is displayed Navigation destination Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the key for a longer period Clearing key assignments 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the men...

Page 25: ... that the spoken commands can be identified Selecting the language for iDrive refer to page 86 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice command system is ready to receive spo ken commands 2 Say the command The command appears on the Control...

Page 26: ...on e g Calling up functions immediately via short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately irrespective of which menu item is selected refer to page 248 Opening the start menu Example selecting a track 1 If necessary switch on entertainment audio output 2 Press the button on the steering wheel Options Help Radio on or Turn radio on Main menu 3 Entertainment The s...

Page 27: ...me applies to spelling when entering a destina tion for navigation Always speak the commands in the lan guage of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the standard 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 roof closed to preve...

Page 28: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 29: ...ide you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ... event of loss Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set tings stored for it are called up and imple ...

Page 31: ...e same time It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han dles In addition if the remote control is used the welcome lamps interior lamps and the door s courtesy lamps are switched on or off The alarm system is also armed or disarmed For further details of the alarm system refer to page 35 Operating from inside By means of the button for central locking refer to page...

Page 32: ...in dows move up Watch during the opening process to ensure that no one is injured Releasing the button interrupts the opening process Locking Press the button Convertible convenient closing Within a range of approx 13 ft 4 m from the vehicle you can close the retractable hardtop and the windows using the remote control Hold the button down The retractable hardtop and the windows are closed Watch d...

Page 33: ... 6 Select Confirmation and press the con troller 7 Select the desired signal 8 Press the controller The signal is activated Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves If this occurs unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key Convertible If hardtop movement via the remote control is interrupted briefly the move ment will be completed more quickly ...

Page 34: ...he integrated key to the corresponding limit posi tions in the door lock 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 fuel filler door remains unlocked Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the car locks iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the butt...

Page 35: ...of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside You should therefore take the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter can be opened from outside Luggage compartment lid In order to avoid damage make sure there is sufficient clearance...

Page 36: ... the direction of arrow 1 The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system If you give the remote control without the inte grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked the luggage compart ment lid cannot be opened This is an advan tage when valet parking for example Locking the glove compartment refer to page 113 Unlocking separately...

Page 37: ... the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time You can open the luggage compartment lid even when the alarm system is armed by pressing the button on the remote control refer to page 30 The lid is locked and moni tored again as soon as you close it Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the button for at least three seconds To switc...

Page 38: ...ds then begins to flash steadily The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again Convenient access Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote con trol in your hand All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body e g in your jacket pocket The v...

Page 39: ...ft inside the locked vehicle s cargo bay after the luggage compartment lid is closed the lid will reopen The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal sounds Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start stop button refer to page 59 Do not depress the brake or the clutch otherwise the engine will start Starting the engine You can start the engine or s...

Page 40: ...ains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time 1 Take the integrated key out of the remote control refer to page 28 2 Remove the cover 3 Insert the new battery with the plus side fac ing up 4 Press the cover on to close Take the old battery to a battery collec tion point or to your BMW center Windows To prevent injuries watch the windows while closing them Take the remote control w...

Page 41: ...ction is interrupted and the window reopens slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window s travel path prior to closing it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc tions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Do not install any accessories that might inter fere with window movement Otherwise the pinch protection system...

Page 42: ...ncounters an obstruction dur ing closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof or during closing from the raised position the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof s travel path prior to closing it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions such ...

Page 43: ...d upwards Before operating the retractable hardtop ensure that the necessary space is clear e g when parking in front of a wall If you open the hardtop while it is wet e g after driving in the rain water may drip into the cargo bay If necessary remove items from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling Do not place any objects on the retract able hardtop or on the luggage compart ...

Page 44: ...stic signal sounds in addition to the LED lighting up While the hardtop is being operated the left LED lights up green It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed If the right hand LED flashes red when you release the switch the opening or closing action has not yet finished If the right LED lights up red when the switch is pressed the cargo bay partition is folded up the luggage comp...

Page 45: ...sert the right fastening pin into the holders 6 Turn the rotary handle in the direction of arrow 6 as far as the symbol to insert the left fastening pin into the holders 7 Fold up the top section of the wind deflec tor With the wind deflector installed do not recline the front seat backrests too far if the seat is to be slid all the way back as this would damage the wind deflector Only turn the ro...

Page 46: ... Turn the rotary handle to position arrow 2 Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward and rest them against the front seats arrow 3 To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag holders you can fold the rear backrest down refer to page 118 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 47: ...se may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 97 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an i...

Page 48: ...sonal protection Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop erly Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back rest or lift it off as necessary Tilt Pull the lever and apply your w...

Page 49: ...rest width You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat eral support pads Press the front or rear end of the switch Backrest width decreases or increases accord ingly Longitudinal adjustment from outside behind To move the front seats forward or backward from outside or from one of the rear seats with the door open press the front end 1 or rear ...

Page 50: ...ear seats Height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down Removing 1 Pull up as far as it will go 2 Press the button arrow 1 tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out Only remove the head restraints if no pas sengers will be sitting in the rear Reinstall head restraints before transporting passeng...

Page 51: ...enient entry The convenient entry feature includes a mem ory function for the longitudinal adjustment and backrest angle 1 Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward 2 Press the front end 2 of the switch until the seat has moved into the desired position Previous position Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat automatically stops in its previous position and fold the backrest back If y...

Page 52: ...he memory buttons Safety feature 1 Close the driver s door and switch the igni tion on or off refer to page 59 2 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed If the button was pressed accidentally Press the button again the LED goes out Call up with the remote control The driver s seat position last stored is stored for the remote contr...

Page 53: ...r to page 45 Opening 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt into its reel Fasten safety belts reminder for front seats The indicator lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds In addition a message appears on the Control Dis play Check whether the safety belt has been fastened correctly The Fasten safety belts reminder is issued as long as the driver s safet...

Page 54: ...rror are closer than they appear Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror otherwise there is an increased risk of an acci dent 1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic curb monitor 3 Folding mirrors in and out The setting for the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently in use The stored position is called u...

Page 55: ...rior and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror One photo cell is in the mirror frame see arrow the other is on the back of the mirror In order to ensure that the system functions correctly keep the photo cells clean do not cover the area between the interior rear...

Page 56: ...rmanent shut off of outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air con trol on page 106 Mute on off To mute the audio sources Monitor on off To switch the Control Display on off Telephone list To show hide the phone book or last dis played list of stored phone numbers Next entertainment source To change the audio source 5 Select the desired function and press the controller 6 Select a button ...

Page 57: ...ference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility To cancel a voice instruction during an announcement Press the button briefly Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 58: ...estraint systems Observe the child restraint system man ufacturer s instructions when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin ished Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt section of a lap and shoulder belt Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the...

Page 59: ...anchors are located behind the labeled protec tive caps Coupe child restraint system with tether strap Use the top tether anchors to secure child restraint systems only otherwise the anchors could be damaged For child restraint systems with tether straps there are two additional anchors see arrows Coupe placement of the tether strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges...

Page 60: ...Transporting children safely 58 5 Pull the retaining strap taut Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 61: ... interlock Start stop button Pressing the start stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off The engine is started when you press the start stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has automatic transmission Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature are dis played in the in...

Page 62: ...ition lock or with con venient access inside the vehicle refer to page 36 1 Depress the brake 2 Depress the clutch and shift to idle position 3 Press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with con venient access inside the vehicle refer to pa...

Page 63: ...s are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the park ing brake is applied Manual transmission When shifting into 5th or 6th gear press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left a slight resistance has to b...

Page 64: ...e vehicle is stationary N Neutral idle You can select this in a car wash for example The vehicle can roll D Drive automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation All for ward gears are selected automatically Under normal operating conditions fuel con sumption is lowest when you are driving in posi tion D Kick down Kick down enables you to achieve maximum performance Press the accelerator ...

Page 65: ...ve To shift up pull one of the shift paddles To shift down press one of the shift pad dles Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru ment cluster followed by the gear ...

Page 66: ...e control cur rently in use Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sen sitivity of the rain sensor Switching on wipers Press the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automatically returns to its initial posi tion when released Normal wip...

Page 67: ...ze should therefore be added to the fluid refer to Washer fluid Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty otherwise you will damage the washer pump Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable Always keep it well away from sparks and...

Page 68: ...adients it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if current engine power output is insufficient If the engine braking effect is insufficient on downhill slopes the sys tem will brake the vehicle slightly Increasing desired speed Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 1 until the desired speed is reached Each time the lever is pressed to the resis tance point th...

Page 69: ...ion In cars with automatic transmission when you engage selector lever position N When the ignition is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly If mph or km h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display it is pos sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met Calling up Check Control messages refer to pa...

Page 70: ...period at very high or very low engine speeds or the system is deactivated Range of applications The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km h the maximum desired speed is 110 mph or 180 km h 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 othe...

Page 71: ...km h is achieved The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road Decreasing desired speed Pull the lever arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed The other functions work analogously to those described under Increasing desired speed Selecting distance Press downward Increase distance Press upward Decrease distance The selected distance is displayed in the instru ment cluster Us...

Page 72: ...ctivated due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km h an application of the parking brake or a DSC intervention A message appears on the Control Display Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button arrow 4 The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained In the following instances the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed When driving stability cont...

Page 73: ... see arrow Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor When the radar sensor is not properly posi tioned active cruise control cannot be activated at all Malfunction The warning lamp comes on when the system has failed A message appears on the Control Display You can find more information starting on page 83 System limitations Always remember that the ran...

Page 74: ...m cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Examples when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx 20 mph or 30 km h Swerving vehicles When a ve...

Page 75: ...y pressing the accelerator pedal Your responsibility Your actions have priority at all times When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with active cruise control the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted Once you release the accelerator pedal the desired speed or the selected distance to the vehicle ahead is achieved again Do not leave your foot on the accelerator ped...

Page 76: ...erature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased risk of black ice Black ice can also form at temperatures above 377 36 You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer With the ig...

Page 77: ...o the reserve zone a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer Under a cruising range of approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains in the Control Dis play Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Computer Dis...

Page 78: ...yle is conducive to fuel economy with mini mum exhaust emissions Displays on the Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Car Data is selected and ...

Page 79: ...gation 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Trip computer and press the con troller Departure time Driving time Distance traveled Average speed Average fuel consumption Switching trip computer on off and resetting all values to zero 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item and press the controller Display options You can display the computer or the trip c...

Page 80: ...g displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx 15 seconds If required complete the current setting first Units of measure You can set units of measure iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Langu...

Page 81: ...gnition The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service Advisor For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 59 2 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the dis...

Page 82: ... selected maintenance operations and if applicable inspections required by law is dis played You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for service or a legally man dated inspection is approaching Please schedule a service app...

Page 83: ... page 228 Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h 24h mode refer to Setting the time format below 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the time and the word SET 2 Press butt...

Page 84: ...set the minutes and press the controller The system accepts the new time Switching on the hour signal You will hear three tones just before each full hour Select Hour memo and press the controller The hour signal is activated Setting the time format 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the con...

Page 85: ...lected 6 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 7 Press the controller to apply the setting The next setting is highlighted 8 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the date is stored Setting the date format 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until Time D...

Page 86: ...he button in the turn indicator lever Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified They cannot be hidden If several malfunctions occur at the same time they are displayed in succes sion They are marked with the symbol shown here Other messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored They are marked with the symbol shown here Viewin...

Page 87: ...ller 6 Select a text message and press the con troller To exit the display Select and press the controller Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed This enables you for example to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it aga...

Page 88: ...ontrol Display The language of the Control Display can be set The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until L...

Page 89: ...ce Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility until Brightness is selected and press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 90: ...nd object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a contin uous tone sounds An interval tone is interrupted after approx 3 seconds if you remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors if you are driving parallel to a wall Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instru...

Page 91: ...uring 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 EBV Electronic brake force distribution The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior DBC Dynamic Brake Control When you apply the brakes rapidly this system ...

Page 92: ...ility It is therefore neces sary to drive with appropriate caution In the same way as with a differential interlock even if DTC is activated brake actions are still performed on the rear axle to enhance drive output if the drive wheels experience a signifi cant loss of traction You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances When driving uphill on snow cove...

Page 93: ...g column 1 To increase speed 2 To decrease speed Activating HDC Press the button the indicator lamp lights up The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle is being braked automatically Deactivating HDC Press the button again the indicator lamp goes out HDC is automatically deactivated in the follow ing situations At speeds above approx 40 mph or 60 km h After switching off the ignition Using HDC In...

Page 94: ...ystem limitations The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden severe tire damage caused by external factors nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Perfor...

Page 95: ...r 4 persons without luggage approx 90 miles 150 km With a full load or when towing a trailer 4 persons cargo bay full approx 30 miles 50 km Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km h In the event of pressure loss vehicle handling changes This includes reduced tracking stability in braking extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics If unusual vibrati...

Page 96: ... TPM active appears on the Control Display One wheel yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres sure in the indicated tire A message appears on the Control Display All wheels yellow There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres sure in several tires A message appears on the Control Display Gray The system cannot detect a puncture Possible reasons for this TPM is being res...

Page 97: ...the event of complete pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines With a light load 1 to 2 persons without luggage approx 155 miles 250 km With a medium load 2 persons cargo bay full or 4 persons without luggage approx 95 miles 150 km With a full load 4 persons cargo bay full approx 30 miles 50 km Drive cautiously ...

Page 98: ...for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or whe...

Page 99: ...or accidents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attach seat covers cushions or other objects not spe cifically approved for seats with integral side air bags to the front seats Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the back rests Do not attempt to remove the airbag retenti...

Page 100: ... activated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position transport the rele vant passenger on a rear seat Do not attach seat covers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from b...

Page 101: ...ar In minor accidents you are protected by the fastened safety belt and depending on acci dent severity by the safety belt tensioner and multi phase airbag retention system Resetting If the rollover protection system was not impacted after being automatically activated it can be reset by lowering the protection bars to their original positions This does not require tools 1 Push the locking lever t...

Page 102: ...n a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation The Adap tive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 101 In the situations described above the lamps then automatically switch from daytime running lamps to low beams The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue ...

Page 103: ...he controller 6 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to select the corre sponding duration 8 Press the controller to apply the setting The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Daytime running lamps The daytime running lamps light up in switch position 0 1 and 3 They are less powerful than the low beams Activating deactivating daytime running ...

Page 104: ... checked as soon as possible High beams roadside parking lamps 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point for a longer period arrow 3 The roadside par...

Page 105: ...mps footwell lamps entry lamps cargo bay lamp and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically The LEDs for the courtesy lamps are set in the door handles and illuminate the ground in front of the doors To avoid draining the battery all lamps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 59 Switching interior lamps on off manua...

Page 106: ... 9 AUC Automatic recirculated air control Recirculated air mode 10 Temperature adjustment right hand side of passenger compartment 11 Residual heat 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation 13 Switching cooling function on off manually 14 Rear window defroster 15 Air grill for interior temperature sensor please keep clear and unobstructed The current setting for the air distribution is dis ...

Page 107: ...ustments to manual air distribution You can set the rate of incoming airflow for manual air distribution iDrive for operating 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 Vent settings and press the con troller 4 Select the desired field 5 Turn the controller to set the air distribution 1 Airflow directed toward...

Page 108: ...ertible program When the hardtop is open the Convertible pro gram is selectable as well In the Convertible program the automatic climate control is opti mized for driving with the hardtop open In addi tion the air flow rate is increased as vehicle speed increases When the Convertible program has been selected it is automatically activated every time the hardtop is opened The effectiveness of the C...

Page 109: ...the engine is at operating tempera ture As long as battery voltage is sufficient At an outside temperature below 77 7 25 6 The LED is lit when the function is on As of radio readiness you can set the interior temperature the air flow rate and the air distri bution Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly removes ice and conden sation from the windshield and front side windows Switch on...

Page 110: ...re as of radio readiness The parked car ventilation remains switched on for 30 minutes Two different switch on times can be preselected The system can also be switched on and off directly Due to its high power consumption it should not be switched on twice in a row without driv ing in between to allow the battery to recharge The air emerges from the air vents for the upper body area in the instrum...

Page 111: ... next setting is highlighted 9 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the time is stored Activating switch on times 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 automatic climate control display lights up The symbol on the automatic climate control display flashes when the sy...

Page 112: ... with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also obtain information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Mem...

Page 113: ...rson 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 transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the prog...

Page 114: ...d steering 12 to 15 seconds set the language Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle s geographic location so that the com pass can function correctly refer to the world map with compass zones below To set the compass zone press the adjustment button for approx 3 4 seconds The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display To change the zone setting briefly...

Page 115: ...et to right hand or left hand steering in accordance with your vehicle Setting the language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English E and German O The setting is automatically saved after approx 10 seconds Coupe Roller sun blind Tap the button in the center console to raise or l...

Page 116: ...storage compartment The storage compartment in the center armrest can be ventilated slide the switch backwards The temperature is controlled via the knurled wheel for adjusting the temperature of air venti lating the rear of the passenger compartment refer to page 108 Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over...

Page 117: ...se lightweight and shatterproof contain ers and do not transport hot beverages otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident Do not force contain ers that are too large into the cup holders oth erwise damage could result Front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder Coupe rear There are two...

Page 118: ...r touching it in other areas could result in burns When leaving the car always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves Ashtray rear Opening Push the ridge on the cover Emptying Lift out the insert Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight car vacuum cleaner etc up to approx 200 watts ...

Page 119: ... or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 127 Convertible Cargo loading Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo bay as this could result in damage to the vehi cle Enlarging the cargo bay When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the cargo bay To do so push the cargo bay partition upward Before opening the hardtop push the cargo bay p...

Page 120: ...mpartment behind the rear seat backrest A storage compartment is located behind the rear seat backrest To access the storage com partment remove the insert or fold down the rear seat backrest When the rear seat backrest is folded down or the insert has been removed only transport small light objects in the storage compartment otherwise braking maneuvers and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due...

Page 121: ...g eyelets in the cargo bay for securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps refer to page 127 Coupe ski bag The ski bag is designed for safe clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 10 in 2 10 m When skis of 6 ft 10 in 2 10 m length are loaded the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to...

Page 122: ...st is folded up you can remove the insert and use the transport bag with the regular through loading opening To transport larger objects you can fold down the rear seat backrest to create an expanded through loading opening With the transport bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 in 1 90 m When skis of 6 ft 2 in 1 90 m length are loaded the overall capac ity of the transport bag is r...

Page 123: ...ansport bag and its contents Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose Secure the transport bag in the manner described otherwise it could endanger the car s occupants e g in case of heavy brak ing or sudden swerving To store the transport bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Removing the front cover You can remove the front cover to use the full...

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Page 125: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ...cement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Close the luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle only when the lug gage compartment lid is closed Other wise exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle If special circumstances make it absolutely nec e...

Page 127: ... exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system drive long or steep d...

Page 128: ...the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo ...

Page 129: ...aps Two are located on the cargo bay sidewalls 1 two more are on the rear cargo bay panel 2 Please comply with the information sup plied with the cargo straps Convertible before opening the hardtop fold down the cargo bay partition Make sure the cargo bay is loaded correctly other wise parts of the hardtop can be damaged refer to page 117 Always position and secure the cargo as described above so ...

Page 130: ... they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 247 The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area Heavy items should always be placed ...

Page 131: ...Driving tips 129 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

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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 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 134: ... drive 2 Remove the DVD If the DVD is not ejected the drive may be blocked In this case a message will appear 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 change to another applica tion 1 Move the controller to the right to enter the assistance window 2 Press the controlle...

Page 135: ...ge Units is selected and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Arrow display pop up instructions and press the controller The arrow display is shown Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 136: ... to the applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered Opening navigation iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to call up Navigation ...

Page 137: ...le countries appears on the display 2 Select the country of destination and press the controller At least the town city of the destination or its zip code must be entered in order to start the des tination guidance Entering destination by town city name 1 Select Town City or the town city dis played and press the controller 2 Select the starting letter and press the con troller A list of all towns...

Page 138: ... troller To enter spaces Select the symbol and press the con troller To delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller towards the right to select and press the controller To delete all numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller for a longer period 3 Select the zip code and press the controller The corresponding destination is displayed 4 M...

Page 139: ...elongs to another suburb for example 1 Move the highlightmarker to the uppermost field The arrow is selected 2 Turn the controller to the right until you see a request to enter a street in the country then press the controller 3 Switch to the second field from the top and enter the street Entering a house number You can enter any house number stored for the street on the navigation DVD 1 Select Ho...

Page 140: ...ses and pauses The system can suggest up to 20 destina tions that meet your entries Up to 6 entries at a time appear on the Control Display The town city can also be selected from the list via iDrive Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller Entering the destination as an entire word The names of towns cities and streets located in the region in which the langu...

Page 141: ...s can be entered Say the house number as individual digits Starting destination guidance Destination guidance starts immediately Storing destinations Destinations are 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 destination you can enter the destina tion using a map You can use the cross h...

Page 142: ...ms are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts destination guidance Show current position places your current position at the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination at 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 entry can also be called up in the map d...

Page 143: ...ntroller To establish a telephone connection Select the symbol and press the con troller To display additional destinations Select the symbol and press the controller To start a new search Select the symbol and press the con troller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols in the map display If you select the hotel category for example and start a search hotels appea...

Page 144: ... Start guidance and press the con troller Editing destination list 1 Select the desired destination from the des tination list and press the controller 2 The selected destination can be edited To store the entry Select Add to address book To display information on the destina tion Select Information on destination To delete the entry Select Delete entry To delete all entries Select Delete list The...

Page 145: ... the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the control ler 3 Select Use current location as address and press the controller The name given can be changed For oper ation refer to Entering a destination manu ally page 134 4 Select Store in address book and press the controller You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the area covered ...

Page 146: ...light marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Delete data is selected and press the controller 6 Select Delete address book and press the controller 7 Select Yes and press the controller Storing home address You can store your current position or the cur rent destination as the home address in the address book This entry occupies the second position in the address book Storing home...

Page 147: ...nd press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until Route preference is selected and press the controller The various criteria are shown on the Con trol Display 3 Select a route criterion for the route With highways Highways and major traffic arteries are given priority Avoid highways Highways are avoided as far as possible Fast route Fast...

Page 148: ...mes of towns entered may differ from the official versions if you are using a spelling that is customary in another country Example Instead of the German spelling München you can also enter the English spelling Munich or the Italian spelling Monaco When you are entering the names of towns and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough letters are available to ensure unam...

Page 149: ...isplay If the Avoid highways Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries route criteria are selected route calculation may take consider ably longer 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 items at any time via iDrive You will be notified in time of any necessary change of direc...

Page 150: ...p of menu items on page 18 Arrow display 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the fourth field from the top Turn the 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 stopping destination guidance 4 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 5...

Page 151: ... controller 1 Switching voice instructions on off 2 Starting stopping destination guidance 3 Map guided destination selection 4 Displaying the menu in which the informa tion last selected can be shown hidden refer to Selecting destination using infor mation page 140 5 Changing map display Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Calling up traffic informatio...

Page 152: ...voice instructions on off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during the destination guidance in the arrow or map display Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the cont...

Page 153: ...avigation and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top Turn the controller until New route is selected 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 Traffic information In metropolitan are...

Page 154: ...fic information manually During destination guidance During destination guidance traffic information can be called up manually in the arrow or map display If the symbol is shown with a red border there is traffic information regarding the planned route Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance traffic information items along the planned route are indicated by yellow di...

Page 155: ...ditional information is shown The length direction and severity of a traffic obstruction are indicated by means of arrows along the route for example On the planned route Colored icon with the respective traffic informa tion symbol Outside of the planned route Map scale up to 5 miles 10 km Traffic information icon is displayed on white with a black or gray border Map scale larger than 10 miles 20 ...

Page 156: ...ngestion This information is displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Display Hiding the display of traffic obstructions If Dynamic route is selected the route is auto matically changed in the event of a traffic obstruction The system does not point out traffic obstructions on the original route Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstructio...

Page 157: ...e highlight marker to the fourth field from the top Turn the controller until Cur rent position is selected and press the controller The current position of your BMW is displayed If the navigation system is unable to identify a town or city your current map coordinates will appear To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have the current position dis played on a...

Page 158: ...town 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 navigation DVD that is loaded In this ca...

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Page 161: ...ertainment Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 162: ...page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment You have the following choices FM and AM radio reception SAT satellite radio CD CD player or changer AUX AUX In port USB audio interface Set depending on the audio source other adjustments can be made e g with the radio update station with strongest reception store station tone control sam...

Page 163: ...Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller The tone settings can also be selected if you have called up Entertainment in the start menu Select Set and then Tone pressing the controller after each selection Treble and bass 1 Select Treble Bass and press the con troller 2 Move the controller ...

Page 164: ... Theater 3 Press the controller LOGIC7 spatial sound is switched on To switch off the spatial sound effect Select Off and press the controller LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the Harman International Group Equalizer You can set individual sound frequency ranges 1 Select Equalizer and press the controller 2 Move the controller to the left or right t...

Page 165: ...he controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Select Audio and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Reset is selected and press the con troller 6 In vehicles equipped with two drives Select Yes and press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 ...

Page 166: ...ing stations Turn the controller Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the corre sponding direction The system switches to the next displayed sta tion You can also change the station with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Changing selection criteria In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed You can choose f...

Page 167: ...or the corresponding direction for an extended time To stop scanning press the button again Selecting the frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that can be received in addition to those displayed 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top 3 Select Manual and press the controller 4 Turn the controller to set a certain fr...

Page 168: ...ontroller Presets is displayed 6 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory location is selected 7 Press the controller The station is stored The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond the stations are stored for the remote control currently in use Via programmable memory keys You can store a station on...

Page 169: ...ontroller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select RDS and press the controller RDS is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use High Definition Radio Many stations transmit analog and digital sig nals You can receive these stations digitally for improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available to be able to receive digital stations Switching digital r...

Page 170: ...ller 3 Select a station that can be received digi tally This symbol is displayed when a station is received digitally 4 Change to the next program of the digital station using the buttons on the radio or steering wheel Updating digitally receivable stations If on a longer journey you move out of the reception range of the stations originally received you can update the list of stations received wi...

Page 171: ...formation on the current track can be displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Select the station and press the controller 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is displayed When you change to another digitally received station any additional information is displayed after a brief interruption Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 172: ...ler backwards to call up Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable 2 To enable the channel Dial the phone number Disabling ...

Page 173: ...re displayed Categories All channels sorted by category e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press 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 ...

Page 174: ...corre sponding direction The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received a message appears on the Control Display Under some circumstances e g depend ing on environmental or topographic con ditions it may not be possible to receive any signal The satellite radio cannot influence this A signal may not be available in tunnels or undergr...

Page 175: ...ve iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select CD and press the controller 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second field from the top On cars with a CD changer select CD and press the controller to start the ...

Page 176: ...y keys You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory keys to start the CD changer refer to page 21 Selecting a track Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the appropriate direction as often as necessary until the desired track is reached The track is displayed on the Control Display You can also change the track with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page...

Page 177: ...pling tracks Scan All tracks on the current CD are automatically sampled once in succession 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller Stop sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller Track sampling is interrupted and the selected track is played on Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and pres...

Page 178: ... selected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all the tracks in the current directory select Repeat directory and press the controller Stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu...

Page 179: ...function 1 Press the controller 2 Select Random directory or Random all and press the controller Fast forward reverse Buttons on the CD player Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction The tracks can be heard but reproduction is distorted CD magazine Coupe Convertible The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the left side panel in the cargo bay Removing the CD magazine To insert or...

Page 180: ...mbined CD DVD e g DVDPlus otherwise the CD DVD can jam and will no longer eject General malfunctions BMW CD DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs DVDs than stationary devices would be If a CD DVD cannot be played first check if it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to co...

Page 181: ...limited extent Care Clean the reflective signal side of CDs DVDs as needed by wiping it with a commercially avail able cleaning tissue in straight lines from the center of the disc outwards For more informa tion on taking care of CDs DVDs please refer to the Caring for your vehicle brochure Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 182: ...in port Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to call up Entertainment 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the con troller 4 Select AUX and press the controller 5 Adjust vo...

Page 183: ...exible adapter cable to protect the USB interface and your USB device against physical damage To play audio tracks over the vehicle s loud speaker system connect the USB device to port 2 After the device is connected for the first time the information on all tracks e g artist type of music and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to the vehicle This procedure may take some time The du...

Page 184: ...nd press the controller 2 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information about the track Any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is shown for the current track Repeating tracks 1 Select the current track and press the co...

Page 185: ...nstructions of the audio device Otherwise the audio device may become damaged which could compromise safety while driving Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 KBit s the files may not play back correctly in every case Notes on connecting The USB audio interface acts as power supply to the connected audio devices pro vided that this is supported by the au...

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Page 187: ...Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 188: ...ere is no assurance that the radiation which results from transmis sion will be dissipated from the vehicle inte rior 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 safety precautions and informa tion we request that you direct your partic...

Page 189: ...mw com The mobile phone is ready to operate The Bluetooth link is activated in the vehi cle refer to page 191 and in the mobile phone Depending on the mobile phone some default settings may be necessary for the mobile phone e g using the following menu items Bluetooth switched on Connection without confirmation Reconnection Depending on the mobile phone type the power saving mode setting for examp...

Page 190: ... s operating instructions e g under the topics of Searching for a Bluetooth device Linking or Pairing The Bluetooth name of the vehicle also appears on the mobile phone display 11 Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display Pairing Depending on your mobile phone you will see messages first on the mobile phone display or on the iDrive requesting you to enter the same Blueto...

Page 191: ... with special characters may not be displayed Up to four mobile phones can be paired one after the other If a fifth mobile phone is paired the pairing data for the mobile phone whose pairing data was first stored on the vehicle is deleted Checks to perform if pairing is unsuccessful Is the mobile phone supported by the mobile phone preparation package You can obtain information on the Internet at ...

Page 192: ... highlight marker to the second field from the top select Phone and press the controller 6 Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller 7 Select Move device up and press the con troller The selected mobile phone moves up one posi tion on the list Unpairing the mobile phone from the vehicle Should you no longer wish to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete the mobile pho...

Page 193: ...ion with the mobile phone e g a laptop To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Press the button to call up the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Bluetooth and press the controller 5 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top select Settings and press the controller ...

Page 194: ... windows reducing air flow from the automatic climate control or by pointing the open front air vents downward Reduce the volume of the hands free sys tem Requirements The mobile phone s pairing data are stored by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper ational The engine is running or the ignition is switched on The mobile phone is recognized by the vehicle Calling up Communication Many of the f...

Page 195: ... person you are talking to the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Via programmable memory keys You can store phone numbers on the program mable memory keys to call these numbers directly refer to page 21 Ending a call Press the button on the steering wheel Alternatively 1 Select the phone number and press the controller 2 End call is selected Press the controller Selecting a...

Page 196: ...n 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 initial 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 o...

Page 197: ...er 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 If applicable select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If BMW Assist has not been enabled for you you can have several service numbers dis played BMW Roadside Assistance if you need help in the event of a breakdown BMW Service if you wish to schedule a ser vice appointment for example BMW Customer Relations for in...

Page 198: ...cted 3 Select the desired touch tone character and press the controller Each selection is transmitted immediately and is confirmed by a tone depending on the type of mobile phone you are using Switching between mobile phone and hands free system From mobile phone to hands free system You can continue ongoing calls outside of the vehicle s Bluetooth range via the hands free system as long as the en...

Page 199: ... guided in many cases by announcements or questions The same prerequisites apply as for operation via iDrive refer to page 192 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating the system 1 Briefly press the button on the steering wheel A sound signal indicates that you can say commands 2 Say the command Ending canceling operation by voice commands Press the button on the steering wheel or ...

Page 200: ...mber can be repeated as often as you like Deleting phone numbers All digits entered up to this point are deleted Voice phone book The phone book entries can be called up auto matically from your mobile phone s memory Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established Redialing The Redial command calls up Redial Command Voice control response Dial number Plea...

Page 201: ...ert the snap in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press area 1 around the button Inserting mobile phone 1 If applicable remove the protective cap from the mobile phone s antenna connector so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 With its buttons facing upward slide the mobile phone up towards the electrical con tact points...

Page 202: ...Telephoning 200 Removing mobile phone Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 203: ...press the SOS button a connec tion is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Automatic Collision Notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you...

Page 204: ... and indi cator lamps varies slightly among vehicle equipment versions 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center will connect you with BMW Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forwards to select Communication 3 If necessary move the highlight marker t...

Page 205: ...necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Service notification and press the controller Manual service notification You can transmit data regarding your vehicle s service status to your BMW center when you wish to arrange a service appointment 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2...

Page 206: ...u with BMW Customer Relations Concierge service When you call the BMW Assist Concierge you can obtain information about e g current events gas stations or hotels as well as receive the corresponding telephone numbers and addresses Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist Concierge service Concierge service requires additional enabling by the BMW Assist Response Center Calling the ...

Page 207: ...he services offered by BMW Assist change you will be notified In that event you may update the service functions 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until BMW Service set tings is selected and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker ...

Page 208: ...ock the ser vices reactivate BMW Assist see below The contractual agreement is not affected by this Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to log on again Activating BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current location Reception is best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky Leave vehicle ignition switched on dur...

Page 209: ...ay If you open another menu the activation process continues in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is activated the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle may be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 If necessary move...

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Page 211: ...intain your car s 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 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 212: ...sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of a malfunction you can release the fuel filler door manually Coupe 1 Remove the cover from the right hand side wall of the cargo bay 2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol The fuel filler door is released Convertible 1 Loosen the right hand cargo bay trim panel by turning the screws ...

Page 213: ... at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Do not use any gasoline below the speci fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and incl...

Page 214: ...ide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following Tire sizes for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum allowable driving speed T...

Page 215: ...ar 255 40 R 17 94 V 32 220 32 220 36 250 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 35 240 35 240 36 250 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 33 230 32 220 33 230 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 38 260 35 240 38 260 with Sports package 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 35 240 32 220 35 240 32 220 39 270 225 45 R 17 91 V 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 35 240...

Page 216: ... R 17 91 V 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 32 220 32 220 32 220 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 32 220 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 33 230 32 220 38 260 with Sports package 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 32 220 38 260 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 32 220 33 230 33 230 38 260 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XLV 32 220 33 230 33 230 33 230 3...

Page 217: ...ar 255 35 R 18 90 W 35 240 35 240 38 260 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 35 240 32 220 35 240 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 33 230 36 250 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 39 270 36 250 39 270 with Sports package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 35 240 32 220 35 240 33 230 41 280 225 45 R 17 94 V M S 32 220 35 240 32 220 35 240 36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 32 ...

Page 218: ...M S 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 35 240 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 39 270 32 220 35 240 36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 33 230 32 220 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 32 220 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 39 270 35 240 42 290 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 35...

Page 219: ...0 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 39 270 39 270 46 320 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 32 220 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 39 270 35 240 42 290 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 35 240 39 270 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 44 300 39 270 46 320 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 247 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h ...

Page 220: ... 90 W 39 270 35 240 42 290 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 32 220 32 220 32 220 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 39 270 32 220 39 270 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 35 240 36 250 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 44 300 36 250 44 300 with Sports package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 35 240 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 39 270 33 230 41 280 41 280 48 330 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 33 230 36 250 ...

Page 221: ...ear 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 government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service p...

Page 222: ...risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions In the interest of safety new tires should be installed Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire s circumference the letters TWI for Trea...

Page 223: ...ires and vice versa mount Run Flat Tires for your own safety In the event of a flat moreover no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you For safety reasons BMW recommends that damaged Run Flat Tires be replaced rather than repaired BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in facto...

Page 224: ...permitted for the winter tires a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center can supply these labels Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Snow chains Only certain ...

Page 225: ...t properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull the lever Opening In order to avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the hood 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...

Page 226: ...monitor For a precise measurement and display of the oil level it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature i e after uninterrupted driving for at least approx 6 5 miles 10 km You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running Display in the instrument cluster 1 Push button 1 in the turn ind...

Page 227: ...ress the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second field from the top Turn t...

Page 228: ...approved BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not available you can add small quantities of other synthetic oils in between oil changes Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher Your BMW center will be glad to answer any questions regarding BMW High Per formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils You can also call BMW of North America at 1 8...

Page 229: ... escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct if it is between the maximum and minimum marks in the filler neck refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Online Editi...

Page 230: ...our vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used Make sure that the date is a...

Page 231: ...W center as soon as possible Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping If the gas cap is then tightened the warning lamp should go out within a few days Event data recorders Your vehicle may be ...

Page 232: ...uld therefore be handled carefully BMW recommends hav ing your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by it...

Page 233: ...ocal legislation does not prohibit this Have any work on the xenon lamp system including bulb replacements performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise if such work is carried out improperly the high voltage in the system presents the danger of fatal injuries Access to the lamps 1 Switch off the lamps a...

Page 234: ...ur BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Convertible Turn signal PY21W bulb 21 watts Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid H21W bulb 21 watts The tail lamps are divided in two parts One part is in the luggage compartment lid the other is in the fender 1 Turn signal 2 Roadside parking lamp tail lamp LED 3 Backup lamp 4 Brak...

Page 235: ...of the turn signal bulb to the left 3 Remove and replace the bulb 4 Re engage the bulb holder so that it audibly clicks into place 5 Reattach the cover in the cargo bay License plate lamp C5W bulb 5 watts 1 Using a screwdriver push the lamp to the right in the flap of the lamp housing 2 Take out the lamp towards the left and change the bulb 3 Insert the lamp Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED te...

Page 236: ...e off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 237 Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport Power failure After a temporary power loss the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitializ...

Page 237: ...igation Entertainment Open the cover in the glove compartment and remove it Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set in holders on the distributor box See the rear of the cover for information on fuse assignment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 238: ... to respond the BMW Assist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions If the circumstances allow this remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab lished 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 transmitted to the BMW Assist Response C...

Page 239: ...catch Warning triangle Coupe The warning triangle is located on the left hand side of the cargo bay Press the tab to take it out Convertible The warning triangle is located in a holder in the luggage compartment lid Press the tabs to take it out Jump starting If the car s own battery is flat your BMW s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also ...

Page 240: ...inal of the battery or a starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable 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 pole 5 Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi nal of the battery or to the eng...

Page 241: ...ing will require increased effort Active steering is not active and it will be necessary to turn the steering wheel further Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend ing on local regulations Manual transmission Gearshift lever in idle position Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N Changing selector lever positions refer to page 62 Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph or 70 km h ...

Page 242: ...e raised otherwise the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface only Tow starting Avoid tow starting the vehicle whenever possi ble instead jump start the engine refer to page 237 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow started at all...

Page 243: ...Mobility 241 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 245: ...e This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 246: ...engine speed rpm 6 500 5 800 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 200 270 300 407 at engine speed rpm 2 750 1 400 5 000 328i 335i Displacement cu in cmµ 182 8 2 996 181 8 2 979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 230 300 at engine speed rpm 6 500 5 800 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 200 270 300 407 at engine speed rpm 2 750 1 400 5 000 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 247: ...ions Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Coupe All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 36 ft 1 in 11 0 m with xDrive 38 ft 9 in 11 8 m 335i height approx 4 ft 6 in 1 375 mm Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 248: ...Technical data 246 Convertible All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 36 ft 1 in 11 0 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 670 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 249: ... kg 165 75 165 75 165 75 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 15 5 440 15 5 440 15 2 430 328i 335i Curb weight with manual transmission lbs kg 3 792 1 720 3 946 1 790 with automatic transmission lbs kg 3 858 1 750 3 957 1 795 Approved gross weight with manual transmission lbs kg 4 674 2 120 4 828 2 190 with automatic transmission lbs kg 4 740 2 150 4 839 2 195 Load lbs kg 882 400 882 400 Approved front axle...

Page 250: ...n Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change the scale in the assistance window 149 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 193 Phone To dial phone number 193 Dial number To display phone book 193 A to Z To select from phone book 193 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 193 Top 8 Redialing 193 Redial To display Rec...

Page 251: ...ria 145 Route preference To switch on voice instructions 150 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 150 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 151 Repeat navigation info To show arrow display 148 Arrow display To display map 149 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To open route 136 151 Route menu To open New route 151 New route To change scale 149 Sca...

Page 252: ...To switch on satellite radio 171 SAT radio To open Presets of the satellite radio 172 SAT radio presets To open All channels of the satellite radio 171 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of the satellite radio 171 SAT radio categories To open CD player 173 CD menu To switch on CD player 173 CD To open CD changer 173 CD changer menu To switch on CD changer 173 CD changer To select a CD in th...

Page 253: ...locks To open Steering wheel buttons 54 Steering wheel buttons To open Lighting 64 Lighting To open BMW Service 202 BMW Service To open Service requirements 80 201 Service requirements To open Service 80 201 Service To display Check Control messages 83 Check Control messages To open BMW Service settings settings 206 BMW Service settings To set brightness of Control Display 86 Brightness To open Un...

Page 254: ...o Ventilation 107 Air pressure refer to Tire inflation pressure 212 Air recirculation refer to Recirculated air mode 106 Air recirculation on off 54 Air supply automatic climate control 105 ventilation 107 Air vents 104 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 211 Alarm system 35 avoiding unintentional alarms 36 interior motion sensor 36 switching off an alarm 35 tilt alarm sensor 36 All channels for sate...

Page 255: ...Rear seats 48 Backup lamps replacing bulb 232 Backup lamps refer to Tail lamps 232 Bag holder 118 Balance tone control 161 Band aids refer to First aid pouch 237 Bar refer to Towing methods 239 Base plate for telephone or mobile phone refer to Snap in adapter in the center armrest storage compartment 114 Bass tone control 161 Bass sounds refer to Treble and bass 161 Battery 234 charging 234 dispos...

Page 256: ...vehicle brochure Caring for leather refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for plastic refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for the carpet refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Caring for the vehicle finish refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car jack jacking points 234 Car key refer to Integrated key remote control 28 Car phone 186 installation location refer to Ce...

Page 257: ...ge service 204 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 126 Condition Based Service CBS 228 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 28 Confirmation signals for locking unlocking the vehicle 31 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 116 Consumption refer to Average consumption 76 Consumption display average consumption 76 Continue guidance to destination ...

Page 258: ...structions 151 Destination list for navigation system 141 Destinations recently driven to 141 Details for audio mode 182 Detour in navigation 154 Dial for mobile phone 193 Dial number 193 Digital clock 74 Digital compass 112 Digital radio refer to High Definition Radio 167 Dimensions 245 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 63 Direction instructions refer to Voice instructions 150 Director...

Page 259: ...7 End call 193 Engine breaking in 124 data 244 overheated refer to Coolant temperature 75 speed 244 starting 60 starting convenient access 36 switching off 60 Engine compartment 224 Engine coolant refer to Coolant 226 Engine oil adding 226 BMW Maintenance System 228 capacity 247 checking level 224 intervals between changes refer to Service requirements 79 Engine oil level 225 Engine output refer t...

Page 260: ... to Fuel gauge 75 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 75 Fuel filler door 210 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 210 Fuses 234 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 110 Gasoline refer to Average consumption 76 Gasoline refer to Required fuel 211 Gasoline display refer to Fuel gauge 75 Gasoline engine checking oil level 224 Gear indicator automatic transmissio...

Page 261: ... 16 overview 16 selecting a menu item 19 setting the date and time 81 start menu 17 status information 20 switching menu pages 19 symbols 18 iDrive operating principle 16 Ignition 59 switched off 59 switched on 59 Ignition key refer to Remote control with integrated key 28 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 59 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 59 Ignition lock 59 i menu 18...

Page 262: ...t switch 100 Limit 85 Limit refer to Speed limit 85 Load securing equipment refer to Securing cargo 127 Lock buttons doors refer to Locking 33 Locking adjusting confirmation signal 31 from inside 33 from outside 30 without remote control refer to Convenient access 36 Locking and unlocking doors confirmation signals 31 from inside 32 from outside 29 Low beam headlamps 100 automatic 100 Lower back s...

Page 263: ...toring system for tire pressures refer to Flat Tire Monitor 92 Monitor on off 54 Most recent mobile phone numbers 194 MP3 refer to Compressed audio files 173 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 63 refer to Wiper system 64 Multimedia screen refer to iDrive 16 Music tracks refer to Tracks 174 Mute on off...

Page 264: ...ar ventilation 108 Parked car ventilation 108 activating switch on times 109 preselecting switch on times 108 switching on and off directly 108 Parking vehicle 60 Parking aid refer to PDC Park Distance Control 88 Parking brake 60 indicator lamp 61 Parking lamps 100 Parking lamps low beams 100 Passenger side mirror tilt function 53 Pathway lighting 101 Pathway lighting 101 PDC 88 PDC Park Distance ...

Page 265: ...cording times refer to Stopwatch 86 Redial on the mobile phone 194 Refueling 210 Releasing hood 223 Remaining distance refer to Cruising range 75 Remote control 28 battery renewal 38 convenient access 36 garage door opener 110 luggage compartment lid 30 malfunction 31 37 removing from the ignition lock 59 service data 228 Repeat directory for audio mode 176 Repeat for audio mode 176 Repeat track f...

Page 266: ...adio 165 Scan all for audio mode 175 Scan directory for audio mode 175 Screen refer to iDrive controls 16 Screw thread for tow fitting 239 SDARS refer to Satellite radio 170 Seat adjustment electric 46 mechanical 46 Seat and mirror memory 50 Seat belt reminder refer to Fasten safety belts reminder 51 Seat heating 49 Seats 45 adjusting electrically 46 adjusting the seats 46 heating 49 memory refer ...

Page 267: ...efer to Playing a track 175 SOS refer to Initiating an Emergency Request call 236 Sound output for entertainment on off 160 Spare fuses 234 Spare fuses refer to Fuses 234 Speaking refer to Voice instructions from navigation system 150 Speed Run Flat Tires 93 with winter tires 222 Speed dependent volume control 161 Speed limit 85 Speed limit warning refer to Speed limit 85 Speedometer 12 Speed volu...

Page 268: ...ps refer to Securing cargo 127 Terminate services 206 Text language 86 Theater for Tone control 162 The individual vehicle 5 Third brake lamp refer to Center brake lamp 233 Through loadingopeningwith integrated transport bag 120 Through loading system 117 Tilt alarm sensor 36 Tilt function passenger side mirror 53 Time 82 Time Date 82 83 Time format 82 Timer refer to Preselecting switch on times 1...

Page 269: ...Treble and bass 161 Treble tone control 161 Trip computer 77 Trip computer 77 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 74 Triple turn signal 64 Triple turn signal activation 64 Trip odometer 74 Trunk lid refer to Luggage compartment lid 33 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 245 Turn signal indicators 63 indicator warning lamp 12 triple turn signal 64 Tying down loads refer to Cargo loading 127...

Page 270: ... 101 Wheel tire combination refer to Correct wheels and tires 221 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 245 Wheels new 221 Wheels and tires 212 Width refer to Dimensions 245 Wind deflector 42 Windows 38 convenient operation 30 convenient operation with convenient access 37 opening closing 38 pinch protection system 39 Windows indicator on Control Display 16 Windshield cleaning 65 Windshield wash 64 fillin...

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