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verything from A to Z

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Everything from A to Z

Index

"..." Identifies Control Display

texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.

ABS Antilock Brake

System

– indicator/warning lamp

ACC, refer to Active cruise

control

Accepted calls

200

Accessories

Accident, refer to Emergency

call

244

Acoustic signal, refer to Check

Control

Activated-charcoal filter for

automatic climate
control

115

"Activation time" for parked-

car ventilation

116

Active cruise control

– indicator lamp

– radar sensors

– selecting distance

– warning lamps

Active head restraints,

front

Active seat

Active seat ventilation

Active steering

– warning lamp

Adapter for spare key

Adaptive brake lamps, refer to

Brake force display

Adaptive Head Light

109

"Add digits" for mobile

phone

200

Additives
– coolant

231

– engine oil, refer to Approved

engine oils

230

"Address book" for navigation

system

149

Address for navigation
– deleting

– entering

– selecting

– storing

– storing current position

150

"Add to address book"

149

"Add to destination

list"

145

146

Adjusting active backrest

width

Adjusting interior

temperature

112

Adjusting the tone during

audio operation, refer to
Tone control

167

Adjusting thigh support

Adjustment in audio mode
– front/rear balance

168

– right/left balance

168

"After door opened"

"After unlocking"

Airbags

– indicator/warning lamp

101

– indicator lamp for front

passenger airbags

100

– sitting safely

Air distribution
– automatic

112

– manual

113

Airing, refer to Ventilation

115

Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic

recirculated-air control

114

– recirculated-air mode

114

"Air recirculation on / off"

Air supply, automatic climate

control

111

Air volume

113

AKI, refer to Fuel quality

217

Alarm system

– avoiding unintentional

alarms

– interior motion sensor

– switching off alarm

– switching off tilt alarm

sensor and interior motion
sensor

– tilt alarm sensor

"All channels"

177

"All doors"

All-season tires, refer to

Winter tires

227

"All stations", calling up with

radio

170

173

All-wheel drive, refer to

xDrive

Alterations, technical, refer to

For your own safety

Altering stretch of road

158

"AM", reception

range

166

170

Antenna, refer to Caring for

your vehicle brochure

Antenna for mobile phone

192

Antifreeze
– coolant

231

– washer fluid

Antilock Brake System

ABS

– indicator/warning lamp

Anti-theft alarm system, refer

to Alarm system

Anti-theft system, refer to

Central locking system

Approved axle loads, refer to

Weights

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2007 5 Series

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

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

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 308 US English II 07 07 03 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...Lamps 111 Climate 118 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 132 Things to remember when driving Navigation 140 Starting navigation system 142 Destination entry 154 Destination guidance 163 What to do if Entertainment 166 On off and tone 170 Radio 179 CD player and CD changer 185 AUX In connection 186 USB audio interface Communications 192 Telephoning 207 BMW Assist Mobility 216 Refueling 218...

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

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

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

Page 9: ...wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll...

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...d for rear window 119 3 Opening and closing windows 40 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 52 Automatic curb monitor 53 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 52 6 Turn signals 66 High beams headlamp flasher 109 Roadside parking lamps 109 Check Control 82 Computer 78 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...g music track 180 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable 54 Individually programmable 54 Leaving lane warning 105 9 Windshield wipers 67 Rain sensor 67 Sports Wagon rear window wiper 68 10 Starting stopping engine and Switching ignition on off 60 13 Steering wheel heater 54 Steering wheel adjustment 54 14 Cruise control 68 Active cruise control 69 ...

Page 14: ...e 77 Indicator and warning lamps 82 Speed of cruise control 68 Desired speed for active cruise control 69 8 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 77 Computer 78 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 80 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62 Sport automatic transmission 65 HDC Hill Descent Control 92 Check Control message present 82 9 Fuel gauge 78 10 Resetting trip odomet...

Page 15: ... and warning lamps Additional information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on the corresponding need to take action can be displayed via the Check Con trol refer to page 82 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 indicate that the associated functions are activated Handbrake a...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...lection buttons 21 14 Drive for navigation DVDs 140 15 Drive for audio CDs 166 16 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 166 18 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 Temperature setting left right 112 Automatic air distribution and volume 112 Cooling function 114 AUC Automatic recirculated air control ...

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

Page 19: ...rol Display Tone and display settings Settings for your vehicle e g for the central locking system Display of maintenance intervals and dead lines for legally mandated inspections Settings for telephone Operating principle From radio readiness refer to page 60 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu The message i...

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

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

Page 22: ...honing is possible if the mobile phone is paired in the vehicle Mobile phone network with strong reception dependent on mobile phone 6 Time Other displays The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information appears in the assis tance window The computer or the trip computer The arrow ...

Page 23: ...tinations of navigation Telephone phone numbers Entertainment radio station CD CD compartment of CD changer AUX The assignment of the programmable memory direct selection buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use Saving function Destinations of navigation 1 Select navigation destination e g in the destination list or the address book 2 Press the button longer than 2 seconds Special...

Page 24: ... display the assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger Please do not wear gloves when doing so Touching with an object e g a pen does not function Displaying short info Touch the button The assignment of the buttons is displayed Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the button longer Deletin...

Page 25: ...a special microphone located in the area of the interior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Precondition Via iDrive set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable iden tification of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 87 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Dis...

Page 26: ...yer and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can run certain func tions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 257 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the bu...

Page 27: ...o spelling when entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the common pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and no abbrevia tions Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof or panorama glass sunroof closed to prevent ...

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Page 29: ...with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...n on the required for maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Ser vice data in remote control page 232 Integrated key Press button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 119 Sports Wagon floor panel flap in cargo bay refer to page 126 Driver s door refer to page 32 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 34 New remote control...

Page 31: ...ogramming buttons on steering wheel refer to page 54 Settings for the display on the Control Dis play Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 87 Measuring units for consumption route distances temperature and pressure refer to page 87 Language on Control Display refer to page 87 12h 24h mode of the clock refer to page 86 Date format refer to page 86 Lighting settings Pathway lighting refer...

Page 32: ...efer to page 33 The fuel filler door is not locked In the event of a sufficiently severe accident the central locking system unlocks automatically In addition the hazard warning flashers and inte rior lamps come on Opening and closing from outside Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when...

Page 33: ... sure that adequate clearance is available before opening To prevent accidentally locking yourself out never lay the remote control in the cargo bay A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing Sports Wagon unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx 1 second The tailgate will open slightly regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked During openi...

Page 34: ...ct to the following two conditions This device must not cause harmful inter ference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Using door lock Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside as unloc...

Page 35: ...g system automati cally locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive 8 Press the controller The setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Unlocking and opening doors Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time u...

Page 36: ...age compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system If you then hand over the remote control without the integrated key refer to page 28 no access is possible via the luggage compartment lid This is an advantage when using valet parking for example Unlocking again and opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to the stop the luggage compartment lid opens If you use the lo...

Page 37: ... rear window while driving be sure to provide protection around all edges Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window Automatic roll up cover When opening the rear window the roll up cover is raised and when the rear window is closed it is lowered Make sure that the closing area of the roll up cover is clear of obstructions other wise the payload or the rol...

Page 38: ...of the tailgate make it easier to pull down To close the tailgate merely press it down gen tly The closing process will then be carried out automatically Sports Wagon automatic tailgate operation Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the...

Page 39: ...ure that the closing area of the roll up cover is clear of obstructions other wise the payload or the roll up cover may be damaged Details on the roll up cover are provided on page 124 Closing tailgate Make sure that the closing path of the tail gate is clear otherwise injuries may result The tailgate closes automatically when the but ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed To interrupt closi...

Page 40: ...ver the interior motion sensor is not acti vated The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock however for a maximum of approx 5 minutes your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored...

Page 41: ...closing beginning on page 28 beforehand The special features when using comfort access are described in the following Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the glass sun roof the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle Please repeat opening or closing if necessary Unlocking Completely grasp a door handle arrow 1 This corresponds to pressing...

Page 42: ...ns mission position P refer to page 61 To switch off the engine in transmission posi tion N the remote control must be inserted in the ignition lock Before driving into a car wash with automatic and sport automatic transmission 1 Insert remote control into ignition lock 2 Depress brake pedal 3 Engage transmission position N 4 Switch off the engine The vehicle can roll Malfunction The comfort acces...

Page 43: ...obstructions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if for example ice on the window prevents normal closing pro ceed as follows 1 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and h...

Page 44: ...aised all the way When the sunroof is raised briefly press the switch in the opening direction the sunroof is opened all the way Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion After switching off ignition You can still operate the sunroof with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx 1 minute as long as neither of the front doors has been opened Pinch protection system If t...

Page 45: ...ves Raising Press the switch The closed sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi tion otherwise the mechanism will be dam aged Opening closing Sliding visor You can move the sliding visor independently with the sunroof closed or raised Slide the switch back to the resistance point The sliding visor ...

Page 46: ... or when closing from the raised position the clos ing action is interrupted and the panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little Despite the pinch protection system inspect the sunroof s travel path prior to closing it as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions such as very thin objects and the sunroof would con tinue closing Closing without pinch protecti...

Page 47: ...tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 99 Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx at ear level Otherwise there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident Head restrai...

Page 48: ...he information on damage to safety belts provided on page 50 and the infor mation on the active front head restraints on page 49 Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest Adjusting comfort seat In this seat you can also adjust 1 Backrest width ...

Page 49: ... the cur rent driving situation The adaptation of the backrest width and the speed of the adjustment vary depending on the program You can select from among three pro grams from comfort to sport Button with three LEDs Press button once per program Comfort one LED Normal two LEDs Sport three LEDs To switch off press button longer Button with one LED Press the button repeatedly until the desired pro...

Page 50: ...goes out Requesting with remote control The last positions of the driver s seat the exte rior rearview mirrors and steering wheel are stored for the remote control currently in use You can choose when the position is requested Request when unlocking vehicle Request when opening driver s door When using this feature always make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is empty and unobstruct...

Page 51: ...e in the humming noise indicates that the head restraint bracket is moved all the way to the top 2 Insert the head restraint and press down on both sides until it is heard and felt to engage Front seats angle adjustment Swivel the head restraint Comfort seat You can adjust the distance to the back of the head with the shoulder support refer to page 46 Adjusting side extensions You can fold the sid...

Page 52: ...It can also be acti vated if objects are placed on the passenger seat Releasing 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guide the belt into its reel The shoulder strap s anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted refer to page 46 The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers si...

Page 53: ...t cushion and the backrest iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Seat heater distribution and press the controller 4 Move the controller to the left or right to select Driver or Passenger 5 Turn the controller to adjust the distribu tion The setting is applied Temperature distribution with active seat ...

Page 54: ... excessive cooling Active seat The seat cushion is actively varied by alter nately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion This reduces muscular ten sion and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain Press the button to switch on the LED lights up If you switch off the active seat it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their ini...

Page 55: ...when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on Tilting down passenger side exterior mirror automatic curb monitor Activating 1 Slide switch into the driver s side mirror position arrow 1 2 Engage reverse gear or transmission posi tion R The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger s side This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle such as a cur...

Page 56: ...on Steering wheel heating Press the button When the steering wheel heater is operating the LED in the button lights up Programmable buttons on steering wheel You can program the buttons individually The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu ...

Page 57: ...of stored phone numbers HDC on off Switches HDC Hill Descent Control on off Next entertainment source Changes audio source Night Vision on off Switches BMW Night Vision on off 5 Select the desired function and press the controller 6 Select the button if necessary and press the controller You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button Operating function Press the corresponding...

Page 58: ...er airbags refer to page 100 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions for selection installation and use of the child restraint sys tems Otherwise the degree of protection may be reduced On front passenger seat After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passen g...

Page 59: ...ld restraint systems otherwise the mounting points could be dam aged Sedan There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap refer to arrows Fold the corresponding mounting point upward before using Sports Wagon Three are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap refer to arrows under covers in the cargo bay floor Befo...

Page 60: ... s seat pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system Make sure that the LATCH anchor fittings are properly engaged and the child restraint system firmly contacts the backrest Sedan rear seats The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in the gap between the seat and the backrest Sedan rear seats with through loading system Th...

Page 61: ...s the door panels Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are triggered Child safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors the door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 41 when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 41...

Page 62: ...ock Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and 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 Some electronic systems consumers are ready for operation The time and outside tempera ture are displayed i...

Page 63: ...ontrol in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 39 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Depress the clutch pedal and select the idling position 3 Press the Start Stop button Automatic and sport automatic transmission Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 39 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Switching off engine When leaving the...

Page 64: ... the car to swerve To prevent corrosion and one sided brak ing action occasionally apply the hand brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the hand brake is applied Manual transmission While shifting in the 5th 6th gear lane press the gearshift lever toward the right otherwise accidental shifting into the ...

Page 65: ...ary The rear wheels are locked P is engaged automatically as soon as you switch off the engine unless N is engaged and with comfort access the remote control is inserted in the ignition lock refer to Before driving into a car wash page 61 N Neutral Can for example be engaged in automatic car washes The vehicle can roll N remains engaged even after the engine is switched off whenever you leave the ...

Page 66: ...d and the vehicle cannot be towed Only manually release the transmission lock for towing and firmly apply the handbrake before hand so that the vehicle cannot roll Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination Unlocking 1 Reach into the trim piece opening arrow 1 and firmly pull the trim piece upward arrow 2 2 Remove the cover using the integrated key 3 Inset a screwd...

Page 67: ... The shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly as both hands can remain on the steer ing wheel When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode the gearshift system switches into the manual mode If you do not shift with the shift paddles and do not accelerate for a certain time the sys tem switches into the automatic mode again when the selector lever is i...

Page 68: ... be replaced Signaling briefly Press lever to resistance point and hold for as long as you wish to signal Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point the turn signal flashes three times You can activate or deactivate this function iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press ...

Page 69: ...r Activating rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5 Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undes ired wiper activation Cleaning windshield headlamps a...

Page 70: ...upplied from one reser voir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations In order to maintain the mixture ratio mix the washer fluid before filling Capacity Sedan Approx 3 2 US quarts 3 liters with headlamp washer system approx 5 3 US quarts 5 liters Sports Wagon approx 5 3 US quarts 5 liters Cruise control The concept The cruise control is ...

Page 71: ...tomatically inter rupted when braking when you clutch shift very slowly and when you engage the idling or the N position of the automatic transmission when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti vated when the DSC comes on when you brake with the handbrake Resuming stored speed Press button 4 The stored speed is resumed and maintained Deactivating system Press the lever up or down twice arrow 3 Switch ...

Page 72: ...Carefully read and observe the information on the system limitations beginning on page 74 to obtain a good command of the system and its range of applications Brake pedal feel When the system brakes and you also depress the brake pedal a somewhat different braking feel results Professional navigation system If a navigation DVD is in the drive refer to page 140 within limits the system adjusts the ...

Page 73: ...ll it arrow 2 The system stores the current vehicle speed It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 1 until the desired speed is dis played The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road Each time the lever is tapped to the resis tance point the desired speed is i...

Page 74: ... covered with dirt refer to page 73 If the system is interrupted then it is nec essary for the driver to actively intervene by braking and steering Otherwise there is a risk of an accident Resuming stored desired speed and distance While driving Press button 4 The displays appear in the instrument cluster While stopped Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running engage position P of the aut...

Page 75: ... front of you has driven off 4 Brief display of stored desired speed If the display mph km h appears briefly the conditions necessary for oper ation may currently not be met Warning lamps The indicator 2 continuously flashes yellow The prerequisites for operating the system are no longer met e g as a result of ABS or DSC interven tions The system brakes until you actively take over The indicator 2...

Page 76: ...s or deceler ate your vehicle when there is a very slow mov ing vehicle stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you for example when approaching a traffic light or a parked vehicle or when a vehicle is stalled in your lane Also the system does not react to oncoming traffic pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on a horseback It is also possible that the system may n...

Page 77: ...suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to restore the selected distance automatically This also applies to great differences in speed between your vehicle and vehicles ahead e g when quickly approaching a truck Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you it will indicate that you must brake and or maneuver the vehicle yourself Take action yourself o...

Page 78: ...cts on the vehicle floor do not interfere with movement of the accelera tor pedal While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys tem to apply the brakes is also limited e g when you reduce your desired speed sharply It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and doe...

Page 79: ...easure on page 87 Outside temperature warning If the display drops to 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up A mes sage appears on the Control Display There is an increased danger of ice Even at temperatures above 377 36 ice can form Therefore drive care fully e g on bridges and sections of road in the shade otherwise there is an increased accident risk Tachometer Avoid engine speeds ...

Page 80: ...e Control Display 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 Displays in instrument cluster To display the information press the BC button on the turn signal lever The following information is displayed in the specified order Cruising range Average speed Average fuel consumption No informat...

Page 81: ...lect Onboard info and press the con troller Estimated time of arrival at destination and remaining distance Entering a distance manually in the com puter see below Entering a destination in the navigation system refer to page 140 Cruising range Average speed Average fuel consumption Resetting values You can reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption 1 Select the respective...

Page 82: ...nge to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Onboard info or Trip computer 3 Press the controller Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on Your BMW Service Advisor can deter mine your vehicle s current service requirements by reading out the data stored in the remote control Addi...

Page 83: ...y man dated inspection is approaching Please arrange a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Entering deadlines for legally required inspections Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly refer to page 85 otherwise the effec tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Info source...

Page 84: ...of the Control Display Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors means that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later also refer to page 83 Explanatory text...

Page 85: ...s the button longer The first stored message is displayed 2 Press the button When the button is pressed again a differ ent message is displayed Displaying additional information later iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Info sources is selected and press the controller ...

Page 86: ...pprox 2 seconds Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indicates when you have reached 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 again by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing limit iDrive for explanation ...

Page 87: ...lect Stop and press the controller This stops the timer Taking an intermediate time reading Select Interim time and press the controller The interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running The stopwatch continues operation in the background Settings on Control Display iDrive for explanation o...

Page 88: ... remote control cur rently in use Setting time format 1 Select Time format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired format and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting date 1 Select Date and press the controller 2 Select Set date and press the controller The first section of the date display is selected in this case the month 3 Turn the cont...

Page 89: ...erature and pres sure iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Language Units and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Units is selected and press the controller 6 Select the menu item to be set and press...

Page 90: ... safety belt reminder compared to the entertainment sound output The warning tones have a specified minimum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded 1 Select Tone volume and press the con troller 2 Select Volume settings and press the controller 3 Change to the second field from the top if necessary Select Warning tones and press the controller 4 If necessary change the field an...

Page 91: ...t 50 m or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc As the distance between vehicle and object...

Page 92: ...a of the sensors again before or after a continuous tone already sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges cannot be detected Loud sources of sound inside and outside the vehicle could drown out the PDC signal tone Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions ABS Antilock Brake...

Page 93: ...rac tion Control and DSC are deactivated together Stabilizing and drive output promoting actions are no longer executed In addition the stability promoting intervention of the active steering is deactivated refer to page 98 A message appears on the Control Display Please note any supplementary information that appears there To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activ...

Page 94: ... the vehicle reduces speed automatically down to approximately double walking speed approx 7 mph 12 km h and then maintains this speed at a constant You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx 3 mph 5 km h to 15 mph 25 km h You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control Activat...

Page 95: ...no longer available The vehicle remains opera tional Have the system checked as soon as possible The brake system warning lamp lights up yellow A message appears on the Control Display The brake assistant is defective Have the system checked as soon as possible Display of the previously described malfunction in Canadian models Dynamic Drive The concept Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti mi...

Page 96: ...inflation pressure is cor rected and after every tire or wheel change System limits The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate sudden severe tire damage caused by outside factors and does not detect a natural even pressure drop in all four tires In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Sporty driving...

Page 97: ... 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values 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 94 miles 150 km With a full load 4 or more persons cargo bay full approx 30 miles 50 km Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 50...

Page 98: ... major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire A message appears on the Control Display All wheels are yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires A message appears on the Control Display Gray The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this can be TPM is being reset Temporary interference due to systems or devices which use the same radio fre quency Malfu...

Page 99: ... and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop informed on handling TPM which works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Run flat tires 1 Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph 80 km h Avoid severe braking and steering maneuvers and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h If the vehicle is...

Page 100: ...e level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the sys tem detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists When the mal function ...

Page 101: ...ant side air bag supports the side upper body area The head air bag supports the head The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation e g less severe acci dents or rear end collisions Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle Do not modify o...

Page 102: ...rt the correspond ing person on the rear seat Do not fit seat cov ers seat cushion padding ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below Otherwise a cor rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured Operating state of front passenger airbags Depe...

Page 103: ...bag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off Press the button 1 Navigation instructions 2...

Page 104: ...f necessary Turn the controller until Head Up Display is selected and press the controller 6 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Notes The visibility of the displays in the Head Up Dis play is infl...

Page 105: ...t clothing which blocks heat loss Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area or little heat radiation are less noticeable for example in cold weather Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem perature compared to the surroundings or other nearby objects the visual recognition skills of the driver weather conditions and other factor...

Page 106: ...ht Vision 1 Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3 refer to page 107 2 With low beams switched on Press the button Depending on the vehicle s equipment the location of the button may differ somewhat Press one of the programmable buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 54 The image will be displayed on the Control Dis play after a few seconds Depending on the last mode selected either the nor...

Page 107: ...imize icing the camera lens is automati cally heated However it may be necessary to clean the camera lens manually under severe weather conditions When doing so cautiously remove any debris ice or snow To avoid dam age to the lens do not use sharp or abrasive instruments to clean ice snow or dirt off the lens When the windshield is cleaned with the head lamps on the camera lens area is automatical...

Page 108: ...rol of the vehi cle The function of the system may be limited in the following example situations in heavy fog rain or snowfall with worn away poorly visible limit lines or lines that run together or apart or are unclear e g in road construction areas when limit lines are covered by snow ice dirt or a great deal of water in tight curves or on narrow roads when limit lines are not white when limit ...

Page 109: ...n a tunnel at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on You can activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 108 In the situations named above the system then automatically switches over to the low beams A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on The low beams re...

Page 110: ...the controller 6 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to select the desired 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 posi tion 0 1 and 3 If the light switch remains in position 1 the parking lamps light up after the ignition is swi...

Page 111: ...the Adaptive Head Light directs light towards the front pas senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse only the turning lamps are active and illuminate the outer area of curves Malfunction The LED next to the symbol for automatic head lamp control flashes Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beams roadside...

Page 112: ...ghting courtesy lamps and the cargo bay lamps is automatic With the courtesy lamps LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to Start Stop button on page 60 Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the button If ...

Page 113: ...on driver s side 6 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 7 Manual air volume switching off automatic climate control residual heat utilization 8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger compartment 11 Manual air distribution front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 L...

Page 114: ... repeatedly pressing the AUTO button The respective current setting is briefly dis played when the button on the Control Display is pressed You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Automatic programs and press the cont...

Page 115: ...ic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button Manual air distribution You can route the air flowing out into the vehicle interior via various programs separately for the driver s and passenger s side Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Driver s side windows and footwell Individual program Selecting program Press the button repeatedly until the desired air distribution of th...

Page 116: ...matic recirculated air control recirculated air mode You can respond to pollutants or unpleasant odors in the immediate environment by suspending the supply of outside air The system then recircu lates the air currently within the vehicle During AUC operation a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shut off auto matically By pressing the button repeatedly you can request th...

Page 117: ... is not directed straight at you Rear ventilation 1 Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close vent outlets 2 Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature Turn toward blue colder Turn toward red warmer 3 Levers to change the vent outlet direction Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter provides additional protection...

Page 118: ...s Preselecting activation times 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3 Select Parked car operation and press the controller 4 Select Activation time and press the con troller 5 Move the controller to the left or right to select Timer 1 or Timer 2 6 Select the time and press the controller The first time setting is selected 7 Turn the controller to make the adjus...

Page 119: ...lity The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes when the parked car ventilation has switched on The parked car ventilation is only avail able for activation within the next 24 hours Then it must be activated again Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 120: ...it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on ignition refer to page 60 2 ...

Page 121: ...tters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set ...

Page 122: ...ly Pull the flashlight out of the socket when needed To avoid possibly damaging the lamp always ensure that it is switched off before inserting it in the socket Center armrest front The compartment in the center armrest is divided into two sections Opening cover Press the button The cover opens somewhat and can be folded upwards Depending on vehicle equipment the upper section contains a compartme...

Page 123: ... doors in the front center console and in the rear Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats and a net is provided in the front passenger footwell Do not stow hard or sharp edged objects in the storage nets or the net otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an acci dent Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located near the grab han dles in the rear When hanging clothing on ...

Page 124: ... when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example use the lighter and burn themselves Ashtray rear Emptying Press the entire cover down The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter rear Refer to Cigarette lighter front Connecting electrical devices Sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for han...

Page 125: ...pment the sockets in the rear are covered with caps or equipped with a lighter Refer to Cigarette lighter front page 122 Access to socket Remove respective cap or lighter Center armrest rear Storage tray Pull the cover upward arrow 1 Access to cup holders Press button 2 and open the cover Sedan Through loading system Opening 1 Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the la...

Page 126: ...e you with a way to attach cargo bay nets or luggage straps for securing suitcases and luggage refer to page 135 Sports Wagon cargo bay Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo bay otherwise the vehicle could be dam aged Roll up cover Pull out the roll up cover and hook it into the brackets Do not place heavy or hard objects on the roll up cover If you do so they may already pose a danger to veh...

Page 127: ... separation net may be damaged With normal cargo bay Pull the separation net out of the case by the loop Grasp the rod on both sides and insert it in the brackets arrow 1 This is best carried out from the rear seat When you no longer require the separation net grasp the rod on both sides and remove it from the brackets arrow 2 Then slowly allow the separation net to glide into the case With an exp...

Page 128: ...bracket and hook into the floor panel flap Before swinging down return the hook to its original position Storage area package Retaining straps You can unhook the right hand retaining strap e g to open the side panel To unhook at the rear end pull downward to hook in press it into the opening In addition it can also be secured in the center This makes it possible to secure objects of different size...

Page 129: ... cargo bay opens If you press the button firmly the first time this also opens the cover in the cargo bay 3 Extend the ski bag between the front seats and fill it The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items and drying of the ski bag 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER Only stow clean skis in the ski bag Wrap sharp e...

Page 130: ... handle forward and pull the ski bag up and out 2 Close the cover in the cargo bay Your BMW center will be glad to provide you with more detailed information on the various items of equipment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 131: ...Controls 129 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 132: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 133: ...his section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 134: ... clutch gently Following part replacement Observe the break in instructions again if com ponents mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation General driving notes Closing luggage compartment lid tailgate Operate the vehicle only when the lug gage compartment lid tailgate is com pletely closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could enter the interior of the vehicle If special circums...

Page 135: ...ins to roll back Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature In situations that require it it is best to brake with full force Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation of the brake pedal combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode Do not ...

Page 136: ... the vehicle can roll Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity never over load the vehicle Overloading can lead to over heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow out Determining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight o...

Page 137: ...age and cargo Heavy duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center Four lashing eyes mounted in the cargo bay are used to secure these heavy duty cargo straps refer to illustration Please observe the special instructions supplied with the heavy duty cargo straps Position and secure the cargo as described above so that it cannot endan ger the car s occupa...

Page 138: ... load capacity the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack You can find the specified weights under Weights on page 255 The load on the roof must be evenly distributed and must not extend outward beyond the limits of the loading surface Always stow the heaviest pieces on the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising the glass sunroof and that ob...

Page 139: ...Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 141: ...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 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 142: ...not ejected from the drive it is pos sible that it is blocked In this case a message is also shown on the Control Display Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you change to another applica tion 1 Move the controller to the right to enter the assistance window 2 Press the controller Other menu it...

Page 143: ... until Language Units is selected and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary 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 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 144: ...not observe this precau tion you can endanger the vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation 3 Select Navigation and press the control ler Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names o...

Page 145: ...his let ter appears on the Control Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller Delete all numbers or letters Move the controller toward the right to select and press and hold the con troller 4 If necessary enter more letters The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new...

Page 146: ...treet without entering destination You can also enter a street without entering a destination In this case all streets of the entered country are offered for selection The related town city is displayed after the street name If a town city has already been entered you can undo this entry This may be practical if the desired street does not exist in the entered des tination because for example it b...

Page 147: ...Wait for the system to ask for the country of destination Say the name of the country of destination in the language of the voice command system Entering destination The destination can be spelled or entered as an entire word Spelling destination To enter the destination spell it using the orthography of the country of destination Pronounce the letters smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excess...

Page 148: ...Yes if necessary Then select the desired town city from this list Entering street and house number The street is entered in the same way as the destination To enter the house number Up to 4 digit house numbers can be entered Say the house number as individual numbers Starting destination guidance Destination guidance starts immediately Saving destination The destination is added to the destination...

Page 149: ...oller The selected destination and other menu items are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance starts destination guidance Show current position places the cur rent position in the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination in the center of the map Return to map changes back to the Input map Exit the menu 7 Press the controller The map for the...

Page 150: ...he destination guidance Select the symbol and press the controller 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 the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols in map view If for example you have select...

Page 151: ...des tination list Turn the controller Applying destination in destination guidance system 1 Select the desired destination and press the controller 2 Select Start guidance and press the con troller Editing destination list 1 Select the desired destination in the desti nation list and press the controller 2 The selected destination can be edited Store entry Select Add to address book Display inform...

Page 152: ...k and press the con troller 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until New address is selected and press the controller 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 142 4 Select Store in address book and press the controller You can also enter your current posi...

Page 153: ...ss the controller Deleting all destinations from address book 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 Change to upper field if necessary 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 p...

Page 154: ...tes recommended by the navigation system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal experience Changing route criteria 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until Route preference is selected and press the controller The various criteria are listed on the Control Display 3 Select a route criterion f...

Page 155: ...tem runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The user bene fits include Names of specific locations can also vary from the official versions if you are using a spelling that is customary in another coun try Example Instead of München you can also enter the English spelling Munich or the Italian spelling Mona...

Page 156: ...route criteria Avoid highways Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries are selected the calculation time for the route can increase considerably The destination guidance can also be started in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance you can operate other equipment via iDrive at any time You will be punctually notified of a change of direction by spoken ...

Page 157: ...nu you can change directly to the screen last displayed refer to Comfort opening of menu items page 18 Displaying arrow display 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Change into 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 Manually displaying traffic informatio...

Page 158: ...arting ending destination guidance 3 Map guided destination selection 4 Display the menu in which the information last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via information on page 147 5 Changing map display Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 6 Changing route criteria 7 Manually displaying traffic information 8 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view...

Page 159: ...e instructions on off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during the destination guidance in the arrow or map view Select the symbol and press the controller To switch the voice instructions on and 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 control...

Page 160: ...r 2 Change into 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 population centers you can display traffic information from radio s...

Page 161: ...mation is displayed Manually displaying traffic information During destination guidance Traffic information can be displayed manually during destination guidance in the arrow or map view If the symbol is shown with a red border traf fic information is available for the planned route Select the symbol and press the controller During destination guidance the traffic infor mation on the planned route...

Page 162: ...is displayed The length direction and effect of a traffic obstruction are indicated with arrows along the route e g Along planned route Colored symbol with the traffic obstruction symbol Outside planned route Map scale up to 5 miles 10 km White symbol with black or gray border with the traffic obstruction symbol Map scale from 10 miles 20 km White symbol with black border and an arrow in the direc...

Page 163: ...nformation is also displayed if you have called up a different application on the Control Display Hiding traffic obstructions If Dynamic route is selected the route in case of traffic obstructions is automatically changed The system does not point out traffic obstruc tions along the original route Depending on the road type and the type and length of the traffic congestion the route can also be ca...

Page 164: ...rom the top Turn the controller until Current 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 city your current map coordinates will appear To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller You can also have the current position dis played on a map refer to page 156 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 165: ... name On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navig...

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Page 167: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio CD and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 168: ...When you switch on the last set radio station or CD track is played Turn adjust volume 2 Drive for audio CDs 3 Eject CD 4 Station scan track search Change radio station Select track for CD player and CD changer 5 Drive for navigation DVDs Operation via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open En...

Page 169: ...olume is set You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 From radio readiness the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once From radio readiness the settings are stored for the remo...

Page 170: ...rol The speed dependent volume control auto matically increases the volume with increasing speed You can set various stages for the increase in volume 1 Select Speed volume and press the con troller 2 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Individual high end sound system You can choose between Stereo and Surround 1 Select Surround Settings and press the controller ...

Page 171: ...y 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 to select the desired frequency range 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default settings 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controlle...

Page 172: ...refer to page 172 Changing stations Turn the controller In addition to the stations currently displayed you can have stations with another selection criterion displayed Professional radio You can choose from the following selection criteria All stations Stations that can currently be received in the FM waveband Autostore The stations with the strongest received signals in the AM waveband Presets S...

Page 173: ...er to page 11 Sampling stations scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current wave band 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select Scan and press the controller The stations are sampled To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cance...

Page 174: ... the controller The display of the stations with the strongest reception is updated The frequencies of the stations are displayed Storing stations Via iDrive 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top Turn the controller until the desired selec tion criterion is selected and press the con troller 3 Select the desired frequency or station Set is selected...

Page 175: ...e memory position appears beside the name or frequency of the station 6 Press the controller The station is stored RDS Radio Data System In the FM frequency range additional informa tion is transmitted via RDS If the reception con ditions are good the station names are shown on the Control Display If the reception is weak or disrupted it can take some time before the station names are displayed Sw...

Page 176: ...ress the controller 2 Select a station The station for weather news flashes may be unavailable in some regions High Definition Radio Many stations transmit both analog and digital signals You can receive these stations digitally and with improved sound quality A digital radio network must be available in order to receive digital stations Activating deactivating digital radio reception iDrive for e...

Page 177: ...ual and press the controller 3 Select a station that is received digitally This symbol is displayed when a station is being received digitally 4 Switch to the next program of the dig ital station with the buttons on the radio or the steering wheel Updating stations offering digital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set you can upda...

Page 178: ...ages To receive the channels of your choice you must have this package enabled With this new technology the signal may fail causing interruptions in reception Enabling or disabling channels iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displ...

Page 179: ...and press the controller Channels are shown on the Control Display sorted on the basis of selection criteria 2 Select a menu item Presets Up to twelve channels you have stored previously All channels All channels are displayed Categories All channels sorted by categories e g news jazz 3 Press the controller 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category and press the controller The ...

Page 180: ...d once again after a short time Changing channel with buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next enabled chan nel Notes If no signal can be received for more than 4 sec onds a message is displayed on the Control Display Reception may not be possible for certain reasons e g environmental influences or topographical conditions The satell...

Page 181: ...back when there is already a CD in the drive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until CD is selected and press the controller 4 With a CD changer change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until CD is sele...

Page 182: ...The CD magazine s load status is indicated on the Control Display With programmable memory direct selection buttons You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory direct selection buttons to start the CD changer refer to page 21 Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The ...

Page 183: ...layed From radio readiness the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Sampling tracks scan The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the tracks on the current CD 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Scan and press the controller To end sampling 1 Press the controller 2 Select Scan and press the controller This cancels sam...

Page 184: ...rack and press the controller To repeat all tracks of the current direc tory select Repeat directory and press the controller To stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the controller Random play sequence In this mode the tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence 1 Select Set and press the controller Other menu items are display...

Page 185: ...first remove the magazine from the CD changer Press button 2 the CD magazine 1 is ejected Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again Inserting removing CDs into from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs remember to hold them by their edges taking care to avoid touching the data side with its reflective CD memory surface Insertin...

Page 186: ...dity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this can be due to one of the following causes Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsistent data creation or recording pro...

Page 187: ... connection 1 Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on Via iDrive iDrive for explanation of principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until AUX is selected and press the controller 4 Select AUX and press the controller 5 Adjust volume and ...

Page 188: ...oudspeak ers connect the USB device to the connec tion 1 After connecting for the first time the informa tion of all tracks e g artist music genre and the playback lists of the USB device are trans ferred to the vehicle This process can take some time The time required is dependent on the USB device and on the number of tracks During the transfer you can select the tracks via the directories and f...

Page 189: ...ou can also call up the tracks via the file directory 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Art ists and press the controller 2 Select the track and press the controller Displaying information on track You can display any information stored on the current track e g the name of the artist 1 Press the controller during playback 2 Select Details and press the controller The information for the curre...

Page 190: ...dio interface supplies the con nected audio device with power provided the audio device supports this function Therefore do not connect the audio device to a socket in the vehicle during operation Do not subject the audio devices to extreme environmental conditions e g extremely high temperatures refer to the operating instructions of the audio device Do not connect any devices e g fans or lamps t...

Page 191: ...Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 189 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 193: ...ications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 194: ...ehicle interior For your safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways and can even save lives in an emer gency While you should consult your mobile phone s separate operating instructions for a detailed description of safety precautions and information we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do ...

Page 195: ...the vehicle refer to page 197 and on the mobile phone is active Depending on the mobile phone preset tings on the mobile phone are necessary e g via the following menu items Bluetooth activated Connection not with confirmation Reconnect Depending on the mobile phone model the setting energy saving mode can for exam ple result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone For pairing specify...

Page 196: ... con nect or pair under Bluetooth device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is also shown 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 first be requested consecutively via the display of your mobile phone or iDrive to enter the Blue tooth passkey you specified 12 Enter the Bluetooth passkey Depend...

Page 197: ...red consec utively When you pair a fifth mobile phone the pairing data of the mobile phone for which the pairing data were stored first in the vehicle will be deleted Check if pairing is unsuccessful Is the mobile phone supported by the mobile phone preparation package Infor mation on this subject is also provided on the Internet at www bmw com Do the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and the ...

Page 198: ...o the rear to change into the bottom field Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller With a single drive Select the desired mobile phone and press the controller 7 Select Move device up and press the con troller The selected mobile phone is moved upward by one position Unpairing mobile phone from vehicle If you no longer want to operate a mobile phone via the vehicle you can delete ...

Page 199: ...h link is deactivated you cannot operate your mobile phone via the vehicle and other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be used via the mobile phone e g a laptop com puter To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between your vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Remove the mobile phone from the cradle and switch it off 2 Press the button to open the start menu 3 Press the controller to open the...

Page 200: ...und noises The full mobile phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain degree To optimize the speech quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volume of the automatic climate control or pointing the opened front vent outlets downward Reduce volume of hands free system Requirements The logon data of th...

Page 201: ...ne number The letters correspond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete the last digit Move the controller toward the right to select the arrow and press the control ler 4 Select Dial number and press the control ler Alternative Press the button on the steering wheel For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are calling the display of phone numbers must be enabled ...

Page 202: ...ted are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Received calls The phone numbers of the last eight accepted calls are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Dialing a phone number from phone book The list A Z is available for your phone book entries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the...

Page 203: ... Select the desired entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete and press the controller The entry is deleted Deleting entire list 1 Select an entry from the list and press the controller 2 Select Delete all numbers and press the controller 3 Select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you are not enabled for BMW Assist you can have several service phone...

Page 204: ...all and press the controller Contact is established Transmitting phone number via tone dialing method The tone dialing method is required for access to network services or for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 With a single drive Press the controller Select Keypad and press the ...

Page 205: ...ive you can deactivate the Blue tooth link Depending on your mobile phone model poor reception of the wireless communications net work can result in the system changing from the hands free system to the mobile phone Operation by voice The concept You can operate your mobile phone without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel When making your entries you will be supported by announcem...

Page 206: ...ing phone number All digits entered up to this point are deleted Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book With combined drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs the entries are automati cally adopted from your mobile phone s memory With a single drive the entries must be entered by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is n...

Page 207: ...asis and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Mounting removing snap in adapter 1 Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover 1 Save name 2 Speak the name The spoken length of the names in the phone book must not exceed approx 2 seconds 3 Speak the phone number after bei...

Page 208: ...ssary so that the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press butto...

Page 209: ...is activated refer to page 212 Services offered The following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency call refer to page 244 When you press the SOS button a connec tion is established to the BMW Assist Response Center The BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and arranges for further steps to help you Automatic emergency call Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BM...

Page 210: ...ondition Based Service Using services Contacting BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center with the SOS button 1 Briefly press protective cover to open Depending on the vehicle s equipment the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center is con tacted Breakdown assistance...

Page 211: ...r 4 Select Service and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary 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 on the maintenance state of your vehicle to your BMW center if you want to make an appointment for service 1 Press the button This...

Page 212: ...nter Information service When you call the information service of BMW Assist you can for example obtain infor mation on current events filling stations or hotels and have their phone numbers and addresses transmitted Reservations can be made at many hotels directly by the BMW infor mation service The information service must be enabled sepa rately by the BMW Assist Response Center Calling up infor...

Page 213: ...n system Updating BMW Assist Displaying and updating services You will be notified of any changes in the ser vices offered by BMW Assist In this case you should update the services 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 selecte...

Page 214: ...is blocked and the cur rent vehicle position will not be transmitted dur ing an emergency call To cancel blocking and reactivate BMW Assist see below This does not affect the contractual agreements Reactivate BMW Assist if necessary to log on again Activating BMW Assist For you to be able to use the services of BMW Assist BMW Assist must be activated Requirements Make sure that the vehicle can det...

Page 215: ...egins Activation takes a few minutes The status is displayed on the Control Display If you open another menu the activation process continues to run in the background Displaying vehicle data When BMW Assist is activated the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press t...

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Page 217: ... maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 218: ...lfunction should occur you can unlock the fuel filler door manually Sedan 1 In the cargo bay raise the floor mat and the cover located beneath it 2 Open the snap fasteners of the right side panel and take off the side panel 3 Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol Sports Wagon 1 Unhook the retaining strap refer to page 126 2 Open the right hand side panel in the cargo bay 3 Pull the knob with the ...

Page 219: ...line AKI 91 This gasoline is highly recommended However you may also use gasoline with less AKI The minimum AKI Rating is 87 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no affect on the engine life Do not use gasoline below the specified minimum quality otherwise engine dam age can result Use high qual...

Page 220: ...e all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire sizes of your vehicle Load conditions Maxim...

Page 221: ...rature 245 45 R 17 95 W 225 55 R 16 95 H M S 245 45 R 17 99 V M S XL 32 220 33 230 32 220 33 230 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 17 94 V M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 245 40 R 18 93 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 32 220 36 250 32 220 35 240 36 250 44 300 245 40 R 18 97 V M S XL 32 220 38 260 32 220 38 260 38 260 45 310 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 32 220 33 230 32 220 33 230 36 250 42 290 Front 245 35 R 19 ...

Page 222: ... V M S XL 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 17 94 M S W 225 50 R 17 94 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 32 220 36 250 32 220 35 240 38 260 45 310 245 40 R 18 93 W 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 38 260 45 310 245 40 R 18 97 V M S XL 32 220 38 260 32 220 38 260 39 270 46 320 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 38 260 42 290 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Rear 275 ...

Page 223: ... in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 245 45 R 17 95 W 245 45 R 17 99 V M S XL 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 17 94 V M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 245 40 R 18 93 W 245 40 R 18 97 V M S 32 220 36 250 32 220 36 250 38 260 45 310 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 38 260 42 290 More...

Page 224: ...Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 32 230 35 240 33 230 33 230 38 260 42 290 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 255 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M 61 420 Traveling speeds up to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are i...

Page 225: ...ient temperature 245 40 R 18 93 Y 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 33 230 41 280 245 45 R 17 95 W 245 45 R 17 99 V M S XL 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 225 50 R 17 94 W M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 32 220 38 260 32 220 38 260 38 260 45 310 245 40 R 18 97 V M S XL 33 230 39 270 33 230 39 270 39 270 46 320 Front 245 40 R 18 93 Y Rear 275 35 R 18 95 Y 32 220 35 240 32 220 32 220 33 230 38 260 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Rea...

Page 226: ...ve rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the 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 ...

Page 227: ...epth should not drop below 0 12 in 3 mm although for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 0 063 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 0 12 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable f...

Page 228: ... The right wheels and tires BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in factors such as manufac turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actually have different dimensions than the approved units these differences could lead to body contact and with it the...

Page 229: ...rformance as winter tires Pay attention to speed Always observe the maximum permissi ble speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage may occur which can result in acci dents Storage 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 Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicate...

Page 230: ...l If this work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull lever Opening Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result If you see any signs t...

Page 231: ... with an electronic oil level check The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature i e following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles 10 km You can display the oil level on the Control Dis play while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running iDrive for explanation of principle refer to ...

Page 232: ...le Adding engine oil Do not add 1 US quart 1 liter of oil until a corre sponding message is shown on the Control Dis play Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise the engine could be dam aged Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing For this reason any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap and water Keep oil grease...

Page 233: ...Coolant is comprised of water and coolant addi tive Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW Ask your BMW center for suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may result The additives present a health hazard observe the instruc tions on the containers Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant ...

Page 234: ...nspections depending on local regulations Service data in remote control Your vehicle stores the information required maintenance continuously in the remote con trol during driving After accessing the data stored in the remote control your BMW Service Advisor can suggest precisely the right array of service procedures for your own individual vehi cle You should therefore hand over the remote contr...

Page 235: ...to the nearest BMW center as soon as possible Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage to the emission relevant components espe cially the catalytic converter within a short time If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight ened the OBD system will assume that fuel vapor escapes Then a display lights up If the cap is then tightened the display will go out within a few days Event Data Recorders...

Page 236: ...per blade replacement Front 1 Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly 2 Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disen gage it 3 Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage Rear 1 Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off the wiper blade refer to arrow 2 Mount the new wiper blade and press on until it is heard to engage Online Edi...

Page 237: ...of the headlamps please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure For bulbs for which changing is not described and for checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW cen ter Light emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind translu cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These light emi...

Page 238: ...o not prohibit this Have work on the xenon lighting system performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel Due to the high voltage present in the system there is a danger of fatal injuries when work is carried out improperly Access to lamps The illustration shows the left hand side of the engine compartment 1 Cov...

Page 239: ...he left for removal and replace ment Side mounted turn signals 5 watt bulb W5W 1 Press back against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger then pivot it out 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 3 Remove the bulb for replacement Side marker lamps front and rear To replace please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspon...

Page 240: ...go to your BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel Fender mounted lamps Sedan The illustration shows the left hand side of the cargo bay All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb fitting 1 Lift up floor mat 2 Undo the quick release fasteners of the side panel and pull out the panel 3 Turn the lock to the left and remove...

Page 241: ...ound Switch on the hazard warning flashers Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme diate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp is required set it up on the roadside at an appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi cle Comply with all safety guidelines and regu lations Change t...

Page 242: ...or wheel changes They can be pur chased as accessories at your BMW center Sports Wagon removing and installing floor panel flap of storage area package 1 Unhook the roll up cover at the rear 2 Raise the floor panel flap 3 Unhook the two catch straps at the top 4 Unlock the gas spring strut refer to arrow and remove 5 Fold over the floor panel flap toward the front to release it and remove 6 Open t...

Page 243: ...ad into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up refer to illustration detail 3 Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from the ground Mounting a wheel 1 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel 2 Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub Also clean the lug bolts 3 Position the new wheel or compact wheel Secure...

Page 244: ...n the engine compartment with the engine switched off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 246 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 restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport Power failure After a temporary power loss the functio...

Page 245: ...k release fasteners 2 Fold the cover forward or remove Sedan in cargo bay 1 Lift up floor mat 2 Release the quick release fastener of the right side panel and pull out the panel Sports Wagon in cargo bay 1 Unhook the retaining strap refer to page 126 2 Open the right hand side panel Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 246: ...2 seconds The LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes Even if you are unable to answer the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed des...

Page 247: ...it is located in the luggage com partment lid Loosen the wing nut to open Sports Wagon The first aid kit is located in the right side panel of the cargo bay Before opening the side panel pull the retaining strap toward the rear by its rear end and unhook it Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you assistance in the event of a break down around the clock including on ...

Page 248: ...icles otherwise there is a danger of shorting Connecting jumper cables To avoid personal injury from sparks fol low this sequence when connecting jumper cables In your BMW the so called jump starting termi nal in the engine compartment serves as a pos itive terminal for the battery also refer to engine compartment overview on page 229 The cover cap is marked with a 1 Fold open the cover of the BMW...

Page 249: ...rtment lid refer to page 234 Sports Wagon It is located in the toolkit behind the left side panel in the cargo bay refer to page 234 Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehi cle by the tow fitting Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle ca...

Page 250: ...e response The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering When mounted at an angle the tow bar will exert lateral forces tending to push the vehicle sideways Only attach the tow bar to the tow fitt...

Page 251: ...ans missions the engine cannot be started by tow starting 1 Switch on the hazard warning flashers comply with country specific regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 60 3 Shift into 3rd gear 4 Tow start with the clutch completely depressed and slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immediately depress the clutch again completely 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow b...

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Page 253: ...ns the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information you are looking for Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 254: ...t cu in cmµ 182 8 2 996 181 8 2 979 292 8 4 799 No of cylinders 6 6 8 Maximum output hp 230 300 360 at engine speed rpm 6 500 5 800 6 300 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 200 270 300 407 360 488 at engine speed rpm 2 750 1 400 3 400 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 255: ...ations Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions are given in inches mm Vehicle height with xDrive 58 3 in 1 482 mm Smallest turning circle diam 37 5 ft 11 4 m with xDrive 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 256: ...Technical data 254 All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 257: ...00 1 102 500 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 227 1 010 2 359 1 070 2 469 1 120 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 601 1 180 2 711 1 230 2 733 1 240 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 220 100 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 18 4 520 18 4 520 18 4 520 Sedan 528xi 535xi Curb weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 670 1 710 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 704 1 730 3 946 1 790 Approved gross v...

Page 258: ...ed front axle load lbs kg 2 381 1 080 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 866 1 300 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 17 7 58 3 500 1 650 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel grade page 217 of that reserve US gal liters approx 2 1 8 550i US gal liters approx 2 6 10 Window cleaning system For more details page 68 Sedan US quarts liters approx 3 2 3 with...

Page 259: ...nce window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 140 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 193 Phone To dial phone number 199 Dial number To display phone book 200 A to Z To select from the phone book 200 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 201 Top 8 To redial 200...

Page 260: ...acing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To change scale Scale miles or Scale feet To display roads or towns cities along route Route list To switch on voice instructions Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions Repeat navigation info To open route Route menu To open New route New route To display current position Current positi...

Page 261: ...4 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 174 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 174 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 177 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 177 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 178 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 177 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 177 SAT radio categories To open CD pl...

Page 262: ...l buttons 54 Steering wheel buttons To open Lighting 66 Lighting To open Service requirements 80 209 Service requirements To open Service 80 209 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 211 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 83 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 101 Head up display To set brightness of Control Display 87 Brightness To open Units 87 Units To ope...

Page 263: ...Reference 261 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

Page 264: ...tone during audio operation refer to Tone control 167 Adjusting thigh support 46 Adjustment in audio mode front rear balance 168 right left balance 168 After door opened 48 After unlocking 48 Airbags 99 indicator warning lamp 101 indicator lamp for front passenger airbags 100 sitting safely 45 Air distribution automatic 112 manual 113 Airing refer to Ventilation 115 Air recirculation AUC Automatic...

Page 265: ...o Daytime running lamps 108 refer to Interior lamps 110 refer to Pathway lighting 108 refer to Welcome lamps 107 Automatic programs 112 Automatic roll up cover Sports Wagon 124 Automatic soft closing 33 Automaticspeed reductionfor descents refer to HDC Hill Descent Control 92 Automatic station search 171 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62 deactivating transmission lock 64 kick down 63 sport...

Page 266: ...Breaking in the clutch 132 Breaking in the differential refer to Engine and differential 132 Break in period 132 Brightness 87 102 with BMW Night Vision 105 Brightness of Control Display 87 Button for starting engine refer to Start Stop button 60 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 Warning 6 Call 200 211 Call accepting 198 displaying accepted 201 ending 199 in absence 201 reje...

Page 267: ...ng a track 180 switching on off 166 tone control 167 volume 167 Center armrest front 120 rear 123 Center brake lamp 238 Center console 14 Central locking 30 Central locking from inside 33 from outside 30 Central locking system 30 comfort access 39 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 refer to Parts and accessories 6 Changing language on Control Display 87 Changing scale for navigation ...

Page 268: ...ooling system refer to Coolant 231 Copyright 2 Cornering Brake Control CBC 90 Country of destination for navigation 143 Courtesy lamps 110 Cover roll up cover Sports Wagon 124 Cradle for telephone or mobile phone 120 Cruise control 68 active cruise control 69 Cruising range 78 Cup holders 121 Curb weight refer to Weights 255 Current consumption refer to Energy Control 78 Current position 162 Curre...

Page 269: ... to Instrument lighting 110 Display off 21 Displays on Control Display refer to iDrive 16 refer to Instrument cluster 12 Display settings 87 102 Displays on the windshield refer to Head Up Display 101 Disposal battery of remote control with comfort access 40 coolant 231 vehicle battery 242 Distance refer to Computer 79 Distance control refer to Active cruise control 69 Distance to dest 79 Distance...

Page 270: ...ges refer to Service requirements 80 oil change 230 oil grades refer to Approved engine oils 230 Engine oil level 230 Engine output refer to Engine data 252 Engine overheating refer to Coolant temperature 77 Engine speed refer to Engine data 252 Engine starting refer to Starting engine 61 Enter address 142 150 Entering destination via town city name 143 Entering intersection navigation 144 Enterin...

Page 271: ...airbags 99 Front armrest refer to Center armrest front 120 Front passenger airbags deactivating 100 deactivating refer to Exception for front passenger seat 56 Front seat adjustment 46 FTM 94 FTM refer to Flat Tire Monitor 94 Fuel 217 average consumption 79 display 78 high quality brands 217 quality 217 specifications 217 tank contents refer to Capacities 256 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 78 Fuel...

Page 272: ...MW 4 Hood 228 Hooks for shopping bags Sports Wagon 126 Horn 10 Hotel function refer to Locking separately 34 Hot exhaust system 132 Hour memo 86 House number for destination entry 144 Hydraulic brake assistant refer to Brake assistant 90 Hydroplaning 133 I IBOC refer to High Definition Radio 174 Ice refer to Outside temperature warning 77 ID3 tag refer to Information on track 181 Identification ma...

Page 273: ...ure 53 Intermittent mode of the wipers 67 J Jacking points 241 Joystick refer to iDrive 16 refer to Selector lever selecting transmission positions 63 Jump starting 246 K Keyless Go refer to Comfort access 39 Keyless opening and closing refer to Comfort access 39 Key Memory refer to Personal Profile 29 Keypad 202 Keys 28 key related settings refer to Personal Profile 29 spare key 28 Kick down auto...

Page 274: ... north 156 Master key refer to Keys remote control 28 Maximum cooling 114 Maximum speed with compact wheel 242 with winter tires 227 Measurements refer to Dimensions 253 Memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 47 MENU button refer to Start menu 17 Menus refer to iDrive 16 Message list for traffic information 159 Microfilter 115 Microphone for mobile phone 14 for voice command system ...

Page 275: ...r to Windshield washer nozzles 68 Nylon rope refer to Tow starting and towing 247 O OBD socket refer to Socket for Onboard Diagnostics interface 233 Octane ratings refer to Fuel specifications 217 Odometer 77 Oil refer to Engine oil 229 Oil change intervals refer to Service requirements 80 On a new destination for navigation system 148 Onboard computer refer to iDrive 16 Onboard info 79 Onboard to...

Page 276: ...e buttons on steering wheel 54 Programmable memory buttons 21 Protective function refer to Pinch protection system glass sunroof electric 42 panorama glass sunroof 44 windows 41 R Radio autostore 172 controls 166 High Definition Radio 174 sampling stations 171 satellite radio 176 selecting frequency manually 171 selecting waveband 166 170 station search 171 station selection 170 station with the b...

Page 277: ...esidual heat 114 Restraint systems for children 56 refer to Safety belts 50 Retaining straps refer to Storage area package Sports Wagon 126 Retreaded tires 226 Reverse fast CD changer 183 CD player 183 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 manual transmission 62 Road map 156 Roadside Assistance 202 208 Roadside Assistance 245 Roadside parking lamps 109 replacing bulbs 236 Roller s...

Page 278: ...nsmission refer to Engaging transmission position 63 Self leveling suspension 93 Separation net Sports Wagon 125 Service 80 209 229 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 245 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models 232 Service Interval Display refer to CBS Condition Based Service 232 refer to Service requirements 80 Service notification 209 Service Request 202 209 Service requirements...

Page 279: ...rear window wiper changing wiper blade 234 releasing fuel filler door in event of electrical malfunction 216 roll up cover 124 roll up cover for cargo bay 124 self leveling suspension 93 separation net 125 socket in cargo bay 123 storage area package 126 tail lamps replacing bulbs 238 Stability control refer to Driving stability control systems 90 Star button 55 Star button 54 Start Stop button 60...

Page 280: ...leService 209 Temperature adjusting in upper body region 112 adjusting with automatic climate control 112 changing units of measure 87 refer to Coolant temperature 77 Temperature display changing units of measure 87 outside temperature 77 outside temperature warning 77 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 68 Terminate services 212 Text language 87 Theater refer to Tone control 169 The individual vehic...

Page 281: ... transmission with Steptronic 62 manually releasing transmission lock on automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 manual transmission 62 sport automatic transmission 65 starting assistant 133 towing 247 Transmission positions automatic transmission with Steptronic 62 Transporting children safely 56 Transport securing device refer to Securing cargo 135 Tread depth referto Minimum tire tread 225 Tr...

Page 282: ...ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 232 Washer fluid 68 capacity of the reservoir 68 Washing the vehicle also refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Waste container refer to Ashtray 122 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 133 Waveband for radio 170 WB 166 174 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 225 Weather news flashes 174 Website BMW 4 Weights 255 We...

Page 283: ...e brochure Word matching principle for navigation 153 Working in the engine compartment 228 Wrenches screwdrivers refer to Onboard toolkit 234 X xDrive 92 Xenon lamps 236 replacing bulbs 236 Y Your individual vehicle programmable buttons on steering wheel 54 settings refer to Personal Profile 29 Z Zoom with BMW Night Vision 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 308 02 07 BMW AG ...

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