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Contents

The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page

264

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

Reporting safety defects

At a glance

Cockpit

iDrive

Voice command system

Controls

Opening and closing

Adjusting

Transporting children safely

Driving

Everything under control

Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety

108

Lamps

114

Climate

121

Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

134

Things to remember when driving

Navigation

142

Starting navigation system

144

Destination entry

156

Destination guidance

165

What to do if …

Entertainment

168

On/off and tone

172

Radio

179

Satellite radio

182

CD player and CD changer

188

AUX-In connection

189

USB/audio interface

Communications

194

Telephoning

209

BMW Assist

Mobility

218

Refueling

220

Wheels and tires

230

Under the hood

235

Maintenance

237

Replacing components

247

Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

254

Technical data

259

Short commands of voice command
system

264

Everything from A to Z

Summary of Contents for 2008 5 Series

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle ...

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Page 3: ...ore starting off in your new 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 supplemente...

Page 4: ...nich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 014 240 US English VIII 07 07 09 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling ...

Page 5: ...ce and safety 108 Lamps 114 Climate 121 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 134 Things to remember when driving Navigation 142 Starting navigation system 144 Destination entry 156 Destination guidance 165 What to do if Entertainment 168 On off and tone 172 Radio 179 Satellite radio 182 CD player and CD changer 188 AUX In connection 189 USB audio interface Communications 194 Telephoning 209...

Page 6: ...Indicates precautions that 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 inf...

Page 7: ...in this Owner s Manual please refer to the accom panying Supplementary Owner s Manuals Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that 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 co...

Page 8: ...ernally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment such as CBs walkie talkies ham radios or the like may cause extensive damage to the vehicle compromise its safety interfere with the vehi cle 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 perfo...

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

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Page 11: ...tches and displays is intended 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 ...

Page 12: ...2 Sedan sun blind for rear window 122 3 Opening and closing windows 40 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 53 Automatic curb monitor 53 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 53 6 Turn signals 67 High beams headlamp flasher 110 High beam assistant 110 Roadside parking lamps 110 Check Control 83 Computer 79 ...

Page 13: ...ne book and in lists with stored phone numbers Individually programmable 54 Individually programmable 54 Leaving lane warning 106 9 Windshield wipers 68 Rain sensor 68 Sports Wagon rear window wiper 69 10 Starting stopping engine and Switching ignition on off 61 13 Steering wheel heater 54 Steering wheel adjustment 54 14 Cruise control 69 Active cruise control 70 16 Opening luggage compartment lid...

Page 14: ...tside temperature 78 Indicator and warning lamps 83 Speed of cruise control 69 Desired speed for active cruise control 70 8 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 78 Computer 79 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 81 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 Sport automatic transmission 66 HDC Hill Descent Control 93 High beam assistant 110 Check Control message present 83 ...

Page 15: ... indicator 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 83 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps signal particular functions High beams headlamp flashe...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays ...

Page 17: ...Programmable memory direct selection buttons 21 14 Drive for navigation DVDs 142 15 Drive for audio CDs 168 16 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 168 18 Controller 16 Turn press or move horizontally in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 Temperature setting left right 115 Automatic air distribution and volume 115 Cooling function 117 AUC Automa...

Page 18: ... is described in connection 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 control...

Page 19: ...tion menu Switching off Control 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 61 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays ...

Page 20: ...ation Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it for approx 2 sec onds 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 ...

Page 21: ...tem Turn the controller the 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 contro...

Page 22: ...calls Roaming active 5 Telephoning is possible if the mobile phone is paired in the vehicle Reception strength of mobile phone network 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 ...

Page 23: ...direct selection buttons Destinations 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 l...

Page 24: ...ssignment You can 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 butt...

Page 25: ...ice command system uses 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 88 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This s...

Page 26: ...nds for operating the CD player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can run certain func tions directly regardless of which menu item is selected refer to page 259 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output...

Page 27: ...auses This also applies to 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 do not use abbreviations Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof or panorama ...

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Page 29: ... is intended to provide you 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 ...

Page 30: ... also stored in the remote control refer to Ser vice data in remote control page 235 Integrated key Press button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 123 Sports Wagon floor panel flap in cargo bay refer to page 129 Driver s door refer to page 32 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 33 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lo...

Page 31: ...on Control Display refer to page 88 Lighting settings Triple turn signal activation refer to page 67 Welcome lamps refer to page 108 Pathway lighting refer to page 109 Daytime running lamps refer to page 109 High beam assistant refer to page 110 PDC Park Distance Control optical warn ing refer to page 90 Head Up Display selection and bright ness of display refer to page 102 BMW Night Vision displa...

Page 32: ... take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Unlocking Press the button The interior lamps the courtesy lamps of the doors and the welcome lamps are switched on You can set how the vehicle is unlocked The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button Thi...

Page 33: ...vots back and up Make sure that adequate clear ance is available before opening To prevent accidentally locking yourself out never lay the remote control in the cargo bay A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing When opening the tailgate the roll up cover is raised If pointed or sharp edged objects could strike the rear window while driving be sure to provide protection arou...

Page 34: ...the remaining doors and the luggage compart ment lid tailgate Convenient operation You also have the option of operating the win dows and the glass sunroof from the driver s door lock Turn and hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical ...

Page 35: ... all of the doors simultaneously or press down the lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Doors Automatic soft...

Page 36: ... compartment lid opens If you use the lock to unlock the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed the alarm will be triggered You should therefore unlock the vehicle ahead of time If the alarm is inadvertently triggered switch off the alarm refer to page 37 Closing Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear other wise injuries may result The handle reces...

Page 37: ...ovided on page 128 Sports Wagon tailgate Opening from inside Press button 1 or button 2 the tailgate opens unless it has been locked Opening from outside Press the button on the tailgate or the but ton on the remote control for approx 1 second The tailgate opens somewhat It can be swung upward When opening the tailgate the roll up cover is raised Before closing the tail gate press down the roll up...

Page 38: ...s selected and press the controller 6 Select Tailgate and press the controller 7 Turn the controller The adjustment is applied the field can be changed Opening tailgate The tailgate opens automatically when you Press the button on the outside of the tail gate when the vehicle is unlocked Press button 1 or button 2 Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second During opening the tailga...

Page 39: ... or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time The luggage compartment lid tailgate can also be opened with the system armed with the button on the remote control refer to page 33 When the luggage compartment lid tailgate is closed it is locked and monitored again Switching off alarm Unlock the vehicle using the remo...

Page 40: ...ically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior Comfort access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking vehicle Comfort closing Opening luggage compartment lid tailgate separately Sports Wagon opening rear window sepa rately Starting engine Functional requirement The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid tailgate can only be locked if the vehic...

Page 41: ...the lid or rear win dow opens again The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal sounds Sports Wagon opening rear window separately Press the button on the rear window refer to page 34 Switching on radio readiness By pressing the Start Stop button you switch on the radio readiness refer to page 61 When doing so do not depress the brake or clutch pedal otherwise the engine will start immediately ...

Page 42: ...ercise care when closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle otherwise children could for example operate the windows and injure them selves Opening closing Press switch to resistance point The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed Press switch beyond resistance point The win...

Page 43: ...With the safety switch you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area by chil dren for example The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated Always press the safety switch when chil dren ride in the rear otherwise uncon trolled closing of the windows could lead to injuries Glass sunroof electric The glass sunroof is ready for oper...

Page 44: ...is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a short way 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 protection system In case of danger from outside slide the switch forward beyond the resistan...

Page 45: ...lass sunroof With the sliding visor open proceed as described under Sliding visor For information on using the convenient opera tion at the door lock or with the remote control refer to page 30 or 32 For information on comfort closing with comfort access refer to page 39 Opening and closing sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively ...

Page 46: ...nroof may only respond to the raise command Then have the system initialized BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center Moving manually In the event of an electrical malfunction you can move the sunroof manually 1 Fold back the cover using the screwdriver from the toolkit at the points indicated if necessary refer to page 237 2 Remove the Allen key from the mounting next to the toolki...

Page 47: ... loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 100 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 o...

Page 48: ...by the belt Please follow the instructions on damage to safety belts provided on page 51 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 a...

Page 49: ... is automatically adapted to 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 deactivate press button longer Button with one LED Press the button repe...

Page 50: ...press the button again the LED 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...

Page 51: ...he proper functioning of the active head restraint Other wise there is no assurance that the active head restraint will perform its protective function and it is not possible to take advantage of its injury reducing potential in the event of a rear end collision Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear end collision Only have this work carried out by a BMW center or...

Page 52: ...i tional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Safety belt reminder for driver s seat and passenger seat The indicator lamp lights up and a sig nal sounds A message also appears on the Control Display Please check whether the safety belt is correctly positioned The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds abov...

Page 53: ...ce per tempera ture level The temperature level is shown on the Control Display with buttons 2 and 3 The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit The temperature is reduced and if need be the heating is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery The LEDs remain lit To switch off press button longer Temperature distribution without active seat ventilation The heat output...

Page 54: ... be the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery The LEDs remain lit To switch off press button longer The highest level is used for rapid cooling e g when the vehicle has become heated up After a short time the system is automati cally switched down one level in order to pre vent excessive cooling Active seat The seat cushion is actively varied by alter nately raisin...

Page 55: ... car washes narrow streets or for bringing mir rors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Before going through a car wash fold the mirrors in manually or with button 3 oth erwise they could be damaged depending on the width of the car wash system Automatic heating Below a certain...

Page 56: ... wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent as the result of unexpected movement The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions Storing steering wheel positions refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 47 Easy entry exit To facilitate entry and exit the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position Steering wheel heating Press the button When...

Page 57: ...he Control Display on off Telephone list Display hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers HDC on off Switches HDC Hill Descent Control on off Next entertainment source Changes audio source Night Vision on off Switches BMW Night Vision on 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 func...

Page 58: ...here is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered even with a child restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 101 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 ...

Page 59: ...ull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest Otherwise the protective action may be impeded 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 ...

Page 60: ...o arrows Remove the corresponding covers before use Placement of tether strap Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over sharp edges and does not twist on its way to the upper mounting point otherwise the belt may not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an acci dent Outer rear seat Sedan Outer rear seats Sports Wagon 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraints 3...

Page 61: ...ining strap taut Center rear seat 1 Fold the center armrest somewhat toward the front 2 Guide retaining strap through the opening 3 Fold back the center armrest 4 Sports Wagon thread the retaining strap between the backrest and the roll up cover Make sure that the rear backrest is locked in position 5 Attach the retaining strap hook to the mounting point 6 Pull the retaining strap taut On trips If...

Page 62: ...Transporting children safely 60 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 ...

Page 63: ... remote control can only be removed when transmission position P is selected interlock 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 ...

Page 64: ...on lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 38 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Depress the clutch pedal and shift into 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 38 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Switching off engine When leaving the vehicle always ...

Page 65: ...tion of the handbrake can lock up the rear wheels and cause the rear of 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 g...

Page 66: ...he 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 62 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 remot...

Page 67: ...transmission lock as oth erwise the rear wheels are blocked 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 ...

Page 68: ...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 in D To shift up pul...

Page 69: ...the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb needs to 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 operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the ...

Page 70: ...ain 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 and BMW Night V...

Page 71: ...s a dan ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled All washer nozzles are supplied 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 S...

Page 72: ...ted 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 off the ignition The ...

Page 73: ...is necessary that you read all of the pages relating to this system before use Carefully read and observe the information on the system limitations beginning on page 75 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 navigat...

Page 74: ...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 increased by ap...

Page 75: ...adar sensor is covered with dirt refer to page 74 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 positio...

Page 76: ...ntly 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 flashes red a sig nal sounds The system indicates that you must brake and or maneuver the vehicle yourself The system can not automatically restore the dista...

Page 77: ...ght or 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 not detect smaller moving objects such as motorcycles or bicycles Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the system will neither automati ca...

Page 78: ...ly 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 otherwise there is a risk of an accident Behavior in curves If the selected desired speed for a curve is too high the system reduces the speed within a curve However it cannot detect curves in advance Therefor...

Page 79: ...at floormats or other objects 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 braki...

Page 80: ...e 88 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 in the white ...

Page 81: ...the computer Below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains on the 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 Press the button on the turn signal lever The following information is displayed in the specified order Cruising range Ave...

Page 82: ...ard 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 142 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 menu ite...

Page 83: ...e assistance window 1 Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Onboard info or Trip computer 3 Press the controller Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on Your BMW Service Advisor can deter mine your vehicle s current service requireme...

Page 84: ...ed 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 86 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 sources and pre...

Page 85: ... necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom 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...

Page 86: ...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 operating 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 4 Turn the ...

Page 87: ... after a brief period when you press the CHECK button again for approx 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 ...

Page 88: ...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 other functions remain available even while the stopwatch is running The stopwatch continues operation in the back ground Settings on Control Display iDrive for operating principle refe...

Page 89: ...oller The hour signal is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting 12h 24h 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 ...

Page 90: ...ing 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 the controller 7 Select the desired unit of...

Page 91: ...e warning tones e g for the 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 ne...

Page 92: ... 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 decrease...

Page 93: ...efore or after a continuous tone already sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges cannot be detected For this reason drive with care otherwise there is a danger of personal injury or property damage 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 ...

Page 94: ...ic Trac 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 99 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 A...

Page 95: ...pprox 22 mph 35 km h 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 cr...

Page 96: ... 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 Starting assistant The starting assistant enables you to start off conveniently on slopes The handbrake is not required for this purpose 1 Hold the vehicle with the footbrake 2 ...

Page 97: ... of the corresponding wheel The system detects this change and reports it as a flat tire Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be initialized for the cor rect tire inflation pressure The initialization must be repeated after each time the tire inflation pressure is cor rected and after every tire or wheel change System limits The Flat Tire ...

Page 98: ... a flat tire could cause severe accidents 2 At the next opportunity check the air pres sure in all four tires If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized The system must then be initialized 3 In the event of complete tire pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the fol...

Page 99: ... is indicated by the color of the tires TPM takes the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving into account A correc tion is only required if requested by TPM with the color Green The tire pressure matches the learned set state TPM active is displayed on the Control Dis play One wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire A message appears on the...

Page 100: ...taining the letters RSC on the side of the tire refer to page 227 Standard tires 1 If all four wheels are shown in yellow iden tify the damaged tire on the vehicle 2 Replace the damaged wheel or wheels refer to Changing wheels on page 242 In contrast to a compact wheel a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary TPM electronics and also monitored after mounting and after resetting the system Have...

Page 101: ...ficantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pres sure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signif icantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinfla tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stoppi...

Page 102: ...n front and rear Protective action To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 45 The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro vide adequate restraint When needed the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of...

Page 103: ... In these cases change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are acti vated and the indicator lamp goes out If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the sitting position transport 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 BM...

Page 104: ...the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off Press the button 1 Navigation instruc...

Page 105: ...nd press the controller 5 Change to upper field if 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 visibilit...

Page 106: ...fferent 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 ...

Page 107: ...wise a safety risk will result Activating BMW Night Vision 1 Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3 refer to page 108 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 D...

Page 108: ...age on the Control Display may become gray To minimize 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 ...

Page 109: ...ning do not move the steering wheel with unnecessary severity as otherwise you could loose control 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 gr...

Page 110: ...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 109 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 remain switched ...

Page 111: ...d if necessary Turn the controller until Lighting is selected and press 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 position 0 1 and 3 If the light switch rem...

Page 112: ...her 3 Roadside parking lamps Roadside parking lamps left or right You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point arrow 3 The roadside parking lamps drain the bat tery Do not leave them switched on for long periods of time otherwise it may no longer be possible to start...

Page 113: ...ree requiring personal interven tion in extremely unfavorable weather condi tions such as fog or heavy precipitation in sensing road users with poor inherent illumination such as pedestrians cyclists equestrians horsedrawn vehicles railroad or shipping traffic close to the road and at deer crossings in tight curves on steep crests or dips with cross traffic or with partially hidden oncoming traffi...

Page 114: ...up whenever the fog lamps are on The fog lamps are switched off whenever the high beams are switched on If the automatic headlamp control is acti vated the low beams will come on auto matically when you switch on the fog lamps Instrument lighting You can control the lighting intensity by using the knurled wheel Interior lamps Control of the interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting courtes...

Page 115: ...ommunications Navigation Entertainment Mobility switched off continually press the button for approx 3 seconds Reading lamps Reading lamps are located in the front and rear adjacent to the interior lamps Press the button to switch the lamps on and off ...

Page 116: ...de 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 LED for residua...

Page 117: ...ndensation is prevented as much as possible Intensity of AUTO program You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button The respective current setting is briefly dis played on the Control Display when the button is pressed You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO program via iDrive iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This o...

Page 118: ...TO button The air quantity is reduced and if need be the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery The display stays the same 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 footwel...

Page 119: ...aximum air volume flows out of the vents for the upper body Therefore open these vents for maximum cooling AUC Automatic 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 pollutan...

Page 120: ...ght 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 by filtering gas eous...

Page 121: ...on The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes 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 fi...

Page 122: ...n 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 Please reactivated it after this time ...

Page 123: ... orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional questions please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 Information is also provided on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code hand...

Page 124: ...ram the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control three times Th...

Page 125: ...Locking Lock with a key If you only hand over the remote control without the integrated key e g for valet parking refer to page 28 the glove compart ment cannot be unlocked Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left side of the glove compartment The flashlight can remain plugged in continu ously Pull the flashlight out of the socket when needed To avoid possibly damaging the lam...

Page 126: ...n connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle s loudspeaker system AUX In connection refer to page 188 USB audio interface refer to page 189 Storage compartments Storage compartments are located on the 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 fro...

Page 127: ...ess the cover in the center and push in the cup holder Ashtray front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover Emptying Press the button refer to arrow The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter front Press in the lighter with the engine running or the ignition switched on The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob onl...

Page 128: ... the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights car vacuum cleaners etc with power ratings of up to approx 200 W at 12 V Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes The same is true for all power outlets in the vehicle In front passenger footwell Access to socket Fold open the cover Sedan In cargo bay Access to socket Fold open the...

Page 129: ...age 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 latch plate at the end of the belt into the fixture on the rear win dow shelf 2 Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go refer to page 50 3 To release the rear backrest pull ...

Page 130: ...over to snap back oth erwise it can be damaged Manual roll up cover When opening the tailgate or rear window the roll up cover is raised Before closing the tail gate and rear window press down the roll up cover until it engages Automatic roll up cover When the tailgate or rear window are opened the roll up cover is raised and when the tailgate and rear window are closed it is lowered Make sure tha...

Page 131: ...l out the case downward arrow 2 avoid tilting when doing so 4 Push the case into the guides on the backs of the backrests 5 Carefully pull out the partition net and insert it in the front brackets as described in With normal cargo bay This is best carried out from the front seat To restore the original state proceed in the reverse order Finally lay the case in the two side brackets and then press ...

Page 132: ...o be secured in the center This makes it possible to secure objects of different sizes Hooks Two hooks can be used to secure smaller objects Press at bottom and fold out until they lock Compartments in floor Front compartment To open the flap pull upward on the handle To close the flap press downward until it locks Rear compartment To open reach into the recess and swing up the handle The rear fla...

Page 133: ...cilitates 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 edges to prevent damage Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle for this purpose Secure the ski b...

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Page 135: ...Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips ...

Page 136: ...tance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement Observe the break in instructions again if com ponents mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on various factors Through a few simple steps your driving style and regular maintenance you can hav...

Page 137: ...nd stop go operation For this reason it is a good idea to switch these functions off when they are not really needed Having maintenance carried out Have the vehicle serviced regularly in order to achieve the optimum economy and service life of your vehicle BMW recommends having the maintenance performed by a BMW center Also please pay attention to the BMW maintenance system refer to page 235 Gener...

Page 138: ... then be available when you need it Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Even light but consistent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure The braking effect of the engine can be further increased by ...

Page 139: ...uids leak in the cargo bay otherwise the vehicle could be dam aged Determining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or YYY kg as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving con ditions may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in...

Page 140: ...d 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 vehicle s occupant...

Page 141: ...g response You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack You can find the specified weights under Weights on page 257 Distribute the roof load uniformly The load must not be too large in area Always stow the heaviest pieces on the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for r...

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Page 143: ...Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation ...

Page 144: ...emove the DVD If the DVD is 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 ...

Page 145: ...urn the controller 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 view appears in the assistance window ...

Page 146: ...er the vehicle occupants and other road users iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation 3 Select Navigation and press the control ler The Control Display shows the arrow view or map view during destina tion guidance the destination list when destination guid ance is switched off Entering a dest...

Page 147: ...towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Control Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters 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 small...

Page 148: ...y as the street Entering a street 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 tinat...

Page 149: ...ting country 1 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 ...

Page 150: ...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 lis...

Page 151: ... 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 dest...

Page 152: ...ons 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 selected the category Hotels the hotels are shown on the map as symbols To hide the symbols in the map view 1 Select the symbol and press the controller 2 Select Hide map icons and pre...

Page 153: ... desti nation list and press the controller 2 The selected destination can be edited Store entry Select Add to address book Display information on destination Select Information on destination Delete entry Select Delete entry Delete all entries Select Delete list The destination guidance is switched off Change entry Select Edit For operation refer to Entering destination via town city name page 14...

Page 154: ...r ation refer to Entering a destination manu ally page 144 4 Select Store in address book and press the controller You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the sector covered by the navigation DVD In this case you must enter a name Selecting destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller The stored entries appear on the Control...

Page 155: ...r 7 Select Yes and press the controller Storing home address You can store your current position or the cur rent destination as the home address in the address book This entry occupies the second position in the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Change into the third field from the top Turn the controller until Home address is selected and press the controller 3 Select...

Page 156: ...given priority Avoid highways Freeways are avoided where possible Fast route The short traveling time being a combi nation of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads Short route Short route irrespective of how fast or slow progress will be 4 Press the controller The route criterion is selected 5 If necessary select an additional route cri terion and then press the controller Dynamic rout...

Page 157: ...ene 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 Monaco When you are entering the names of towns and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough letters are available to ens...

Page 158: ...play on the Control Display 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 instructions and the display of the direction arrow With programmable memory direct selection buttons Press t...

Page 159: ...ation 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 information 3 Selecting route criteria 4 Starting ending destination guidance 5 Arrow to destination from a bird s eye view 6 Distance to the next chang...

Page 160: ...menu in which the informa tion last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via informa tion on page 149 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 The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in th...

Page 161: ...ce instructions Switching voice instructions on off During destination guidance voice instructions can be switched on or off 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 con...

Page 162: ...re returning to the original route 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 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 inf...

Page 163: ...on Depending on the station either the sta tion name frequency local number or other information is displayed Manually displaying traffic information During destination guidance During destination guidance traffic information can be displayed 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 con...

Page 164: ...splayed and hidden This occurs as a function of the scale selected Displaying detailed traffic information Select a traffic information item from the list and press the controller To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols for traffic information Traffic event with map scales greater than 5 miles 10 km arrow points in the direction of travel concerned Several traffic e...

Page 165: ...l Display Dynamic route planning When Dynamic route is selected the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction The system does not point out traffic obstructions along the original route Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction the calculated route may lead through the traffic obstruction Displaying current position You can have your ...

Page 166: ...he 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 158 ...

Page 167: ...n address without the street 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 destinatio...

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Page 169: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio CD and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment ...

Page 170: ... The layout of the buttons can vary depending on your vehicle s equipment One drive Two drives 1 Entertainment sound output on off volume Press switch on off When the system is switched on the most recently selected 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 Dri...

Page 171: ...pprox 20 minutes with the ignition switched off Switch on the sound output again for this pur pose Adjusting volume Turn knob 1 next to the CD player until the desired volume 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...

Page 172: ...l 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 2 Select Stereo or Surround 3 Press t...

Page 173: ...qualizer 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 controller to open the menu 3 Turn the control...

Page 174: ...ation with the stron gest signal refer to page 174 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 sig...

Page 175: ...cted and press the con troller Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system changes to the next displayed sta tion You can also change stations with buttons on the steering wheel refer 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...

Page 176: ...ield from the top 3 Select Autostore and press the controller Set is selected 4 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Autostore and press the controller The display of the stations with the best recep tion 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 to...

Page 177: ...ts and press the controller 2 Select the desired station Set is selected 3 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 4 Select Store and press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired mem ory position is selected The number of the 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 f...

Page 178: ...sages instead If you have a ques tion about NOAA Weather Radio please con tact the nearest office of the National Weather Service Details are also provided on the Inter net at www nws noaa gov Calling up weather news flashes 1 Select WB and press the controller 2 Select a station The station for weather news flashes may be unavailable in some regions High Definition Radio Many stations transmit bo...

Page 179: ...lect one of these programs 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Select Manual 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 You can store a station refer to page 174 Updating stations offering ...

Page 180: ...track is displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Select a station and press the controller 2 Select Details and press the controller The information is displayed If a digital station is received again when the station is changed the additional information will be displayed again following a brief interrup tion ...

Page 181: ... This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller backwards to open Entertainment 3 Select SAT 4 Press the controller The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled and press the controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required for enabling or disabling 2 To enab...

Page 182: ...ls 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 channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor mat...

Page 183: ...t 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 satellite radio has no influenc...

Page 184: ...k when there is already a CD in the drive iDrive for operating 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 selected and...

Page 185: ...y filled play back begins with the lowest CD e g CD 1 track 1 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 correspondi...

Page 186: ...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 sampling ...

Page 187: ...ess the controller Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired menu item To repeat the selected track select Repeat track and press the controller To repeat all tracks of the current direc tory select Repeat directory and press the controller To stop repeating 1 Press the controller 2 Select Repeat track or Repeat directory and press the control...

Page 188: ... compartment Removing CD magazine To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it you must first remove the magazine from the CD changer Press button 2 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...

Page 189: ...played first check whether it has been inserted correctly Humidity 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 recorde...

Page 190: ...on 1 Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on Via iDrive iDrive for operating 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 IN and press the controller 5 Adjust volume and sound if ne...

Page 191: ...ion to protect the USB interface and your USB device against mechanical damage For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak 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...

Page 192: ...lso call up the tracks via the file directory 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Artists 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 current track ...

Page 193: ...extremely high temperatures refer to the oper ating instructions of the audio device Other wise the audio device can be damaged and the resulting distraction can reduce road safety while driving Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 Kbit s proper playback cannot always be ensured Connecting instructions The USB audio interface supplies the con nected audi...

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Page 195: ...Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications ...

Page 196: ...o Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Suitable mobile phones Ask your BMW center which mobile phones with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone preparation package or which mobile phones snap in adapters are ...

Page 197: ...epending 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 any desired number as the Bluetooth passkey e g 1 This Blue tooth passkey is no longer required follow ing successful pairing The ignition is switched on Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi cle stopped otherwise the passengers and o...

Page 198: ...bile 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 Depending on the mobile phone approx 30 seconds are available for entering the Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone and on the Control Display 13 Change into the third field from the top select Confirm passkey and press th...

Page 199: ...e 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 passkeys on the mobile phone and the vehicle match The same Bluetooth passkey must be entered both on the mobile phone display and via iDrive Have you required longer than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Only a limited number of devices c...

Page 200: ...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 the pairing...

Page 201: ...eactivated 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 menu 4 Sel...

Page 202: ... stand you well this may be due to excessively loud background 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 vo...

Page 203: ...er consisting of national dialing code area code and phone number The letters correspond to the digits on the keypad of the mobile phone To delete 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 a...

Page 204: ...t calls which were not accepted 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 ...

Page 205: ...umber Deleting individual entries 1 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...

Page 206: ...Service Request 6 Select Call 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 Se...

Page 207: ... mobile phone As an alternative 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 wi...

Page 208: ...mber All digits entered up to this point are deleted Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book With separate drives for audio CDs and nav igation DVDs the entries are automatically adopted from your mobile phone s memory With a single drive the entries must be input by voice and are independent of your mobile phone s memory In this case it is not possible to...

Page 209: ...lume avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 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 Spea...

Page 210: ... s antenna connector if necessary 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 Remov...

Page 211: ...refer to page 214 Offered services The following services are available via BMW Assist Emergency request refer to page 247 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 takes further steps to help you Automatic collision notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist ...

Page 212: ...t is possible to do both The data transmitted can for example be the vehicle data your current position or the CBS Condition Based Service data Using services Contacting BMW Assist Response Center You can contact the BMW Assist Response Center via 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 dif...

Page 213: ...e menu 3 Select Info sources and press the control ler 4 Select Service Info and press the control ler 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Select Auto Request and press the con troller Manual service notification You can transmit data regarding your vehicle s service status to your BMW center when you wish to ar...

Page 214: ...ns by the BMW Assist Response Center Concierge service When you call the concierge 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 Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist con cierge service The concierge service must be enabled sepa rately by the BMW Assist Response C...

Page 215: ...vigation system for desti nation guidance 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 service functions 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the control...

Page 216: ... press the controller The use of BMW Assist is blocked and the cur rent vehicle position will not be transmitted dur ing an emergency request 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 BMW Assist must be activated to use the ser vices Requirements Make sure that the ...

Page 217: ... BMW Assist Response Center begins 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 may be displayed 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu ...

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Page 219: ...bility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility ...

Page 220: ...unction 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 130 2 Open the right hand side panel in the cargo bay 3 Pull the knob with the ga...

Page 221: ...t Required fuel Super Premium Gasoline 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 engin...

Page 222: ...ions The tables below provide 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 v...

Page 223: ...cal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 245 45 R 17 95 W 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 F...

Page 224: ...R 16 95 H M S 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 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 2...

Page 225: ...ll pressure specifications 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 XL 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 ...

Page 226: ...35 240 38 260 38 260 45 310 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 257 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 speci...

Page 227: ...h 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient 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 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 2...

Page 228: ...sured under con trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cor nering hydroplaning or peak traction charac teristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C represen...

Page 229: ...ure or some other vehicle defect This can for exam ple be caused by driving over curbs These kinds of problems may also be signaled by other changes in vehicle response such as a strong tendency to pull to the left or right In these cases reduce speed immedi ately and have wheels and tires thor oughly checked To do so drive carefully to the nearest BMW center or tire shop that works according to B...

Page 230: ... soon as possible Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Pressure Monitor When mounting new tires or converting from summer to winter tires or vice versa only use wheels with TPM electronics otherwise the Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire refer to page 97 Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on this subject Recommended tire brands Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW depend...

Page 231: ...herwise the handling characteristics may be impaired With tires of different makes and types such a change is not permissible Snow chains BMW only tests certain fine link snow chains classifies them as road safe and recommends them Consult your BMW center for more infor mation Use is only permissible in pairs on the rear wheels Observe the manufacturer s instructions when mounting snow chains Do n...

Page 232: ...espondingly trained personnel 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 r...

Page 233: ...tion Entertainment Engine compartment 1 Filler spout for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 2 Starting aid terminal refer to page 248 3 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 69 4 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 233 ...

Page 234: ...vel is selected and press the control ler The oil level is displayed Possible messages Engine oil level O K No measurement available Updating engine oil level measurement Engine oil level is being measured This process can take approx 1 minute when stopped on a level surface with the engine running and approx 5 minutes while driv ing If the engine oil has been topped off the measurement of the oil...

Page 235: ...er synthetic oils between oil changes Only use oils of the specification API SM or higher Your BMW center will be happy to answer detailed questions on BMW High Perfor mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils You can also call BMW of North America at 1 800 831 1117 or visit the website at www bmwusa com to obtain this information Viscosity grades Viscosity is a measure of an oil s flow ratin...

Page 236: ...etween the MIN and MAX marks refer to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible ...

Page 237: ...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 control you last...

Page 238: ...o 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 239: ...rd toolkit is located in the left side panel of the cargo bay Wiper blade replacement Front 1 Fold the wiper arm out and grasp firmly 2 Press the safety tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disen gage it 3 Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage Rear 1 Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off the wiper blade refer to arrow 2 Mount the new...

Page 240: ...eadlamps 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 emitting di...

Page 241: ... driv ing with great caution using the fog lamps pro vided traffic laws in your area do 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 Acc...

Page 242: ...urning it to the 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 ...

Page 243: ...D technology for operation In the event of a malfunction please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel 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 pan...

Page 244: ...tch 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 the wheel...

Page 245: ...to the storage space With run flat tires no tools are provided for 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 flo...

Page 246: ...lustration 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 the wheel by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite bolt holes When you ...

Page 247: ...ng the battery Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 248 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...

Page 248: ...e 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 130 2 Open the right hand side panel ...

Page 249: ...n for at least 2 seconds The LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes 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...

Page 250: ...W Group offers you assistance in the event of a break down around the clock including on weekends and public holidays The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure With BMW Assist you can contact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive refer to page 210 Jump starting When your ...

Page 251: ... cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a start ing aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one end of the jumper cable minus to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal 5 Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engi...

Page 252: ...cal regulations If the electrical sys tem fails mark the vehicle to be towed e g with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position Automatic and sport automatic transmission Before towing manually release the transmission lock even if there is no mal function in the transmission Otherwise there is a risk that the transmission lock will autom...

Page 253: ...xi 535xi Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised otherwise the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur face only Tow starting Do not tow start the vehicle if possible but instead start the engine by means of jump start ing refer to page 248 With a catalytic con verter tow starting should only be carried ...

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Page 255: ...eference This chapter contains 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 ...

Page 256: ... 535i xi 550i Displacement 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 5 000 3 400 ...

Page 257: ...ntrols Driving tips Communications 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 ...

Page 258: ...Technical data 256 All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 39 ft 11 9 m ...

Page 259: ... 102 500 1 102 500 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 3 902 1 770 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 704 1 730 ...

Page 260: ...Load lbs kg 1 190 540 Approved 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 219 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 69 Sedan US qua...

Page 261: ...e window perspective Assistance window current position Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 142 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 195 Phone To dial phone number 201 Dial number To display phone book 202 A to Z To select from the phone book 202 Call or Dial name To display T...

Page 262: ...isplay map display Map Map facing 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 cur...

Page 263: ...4 AM Autostore To open WB 176 Weatherband menu To switch on weatherband 176 Weatherband on To select a weatherband station 176 Choose weatherband station To open SAT 180 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 180 SAT radio To open Presets of satellite radio 181 SAT radio presets To open All channels of satellite radio 180 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of satellite radio 180 SAT ra...

Page 264: ... locks To open Steering wheel buttons 54 Steering wheel buttons To open Lighting 67 Lighting To open Service requirements 81 211 Service requirements To open Service 81 211 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 213 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 84 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 102 Head up display To set brightness of Control Display 88 Brightness T...

Page 265: ...Reference 263 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ...

Page 266: ...temperature 115 Adjusting the tone during audio operation refer to Tone control 169 Adjusting thigh support 46 After door opened 48 After unlocking 48 Airbags 100 indicator warning lamp 102 indicator lamp for front passenger airbags 101 sitting safely 45 Air distribution automatic 115 manual 116 Airing refer to Ventilation 118 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recirculated air control 117 recirculat...

Page 267: ...to Pathway lighting 109 refer to Welcome lamps 108 Automatic low beams refer to High beam assistant 110 Automatic programs 115 Automatic roll up cover Sports Wagon 128 Automatic soft closing 33 Automaticspeed reductionfor descents refer to HDC Hill Descent Control 93 Automatic station search 173 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 interlock 64 kick down 64 manually unlocking and locking tran...

Page 268: ...stance 248 Breaking in brake pads 134 Breaking in the clutch 134 Breaking in the differential refer to Engine and differential 134 Break in period 134 Brightness 88 103 with BMW Night Vision 106 Brightness of Control Display 88 Button for starting engine refer to Start Stop button 61 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 Warning 6 Call 202 213 Call accepting 200 displaying accep...

Page 269: ...ack 185 sampling a track 184 selecting a track 183 switching on off 168 tone control 169 volume 169 Center armrest front 123 rear 127 Center brake lamp 241 Center console 14 Central locking 30 Central locking from inside 32 from outside 30 Central locking system 29 comfort access 38 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 refer to Parts and accessories 6 Changing language on Control Displ...

Page 270: ...fer to Coolant 233 Cooling function automatic climate control 117 Cooling system refer to Coolant 233 Copyright 2 Cornering Brake Control CBC 91 Country of destination for navigation 145 Courtesy lamps 112 Cradle for telephone or mobile phone 123 Cruise control 69 active cruise control 70 Cruising range 79 Cup holders 125 Curb weight refer to Weights 257 Current consumption refer to Energy Control...

Page 271: ...isplays on the windshield refer to Head Up Display 102 Disposal battery of remote control with comfort access 40 coolant 233 vehicle battery 245 Distance refer to Computer 80 Distance control refer to Active cruise control 70 Distance to dest 80 Distance to destination refer to Computer 80 Distance warning refer to PDC Park Distance Control 90 Divided rear backrest refer to Through loading system ...

Page 272: ...temperature 78 Engine speed refer to Engine data 254 Engine starting refer to Starting engine 62 Enter address 144 151 Entering destination via town city name 145 Entering intersection navigation 146 Entering the address 144 147 Entering town city for navigation 145 Entering zip code for navigation 145 Entertainment 168 Entertainment sound output on off 169 Entry map for destination 148 Environmen...

Page 273: ... adjustment 46 FTM 96 FTM refer to Flat Tire Monitor 95 Fuel 219 average consumption 80 display 79 high quality brands 219 quality 219 specifications 219 tank contents refer to Capacities 258 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 79 Fuel consumption display computer average fuel consumption 80 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 79 Fuel efficient driving 134 refer to Energy Control 79 Fuel filler door 218 r...

Page 274: ...ags Sports Wagon 130 Horn 10 Hotel function refer to Locking separately 34 Hot exhaust system 135 Hour memo 87 House number for destination entry 146 Hydraulic brake assistant refer to Brake assistant 91 Hydroplaning 135 I IBOC refer to High Definition Radio 176 Ice refer to Outside temperature warning 78 ID3 tag refer to Information on track 184 Identification mark recommended tire brands 228 run...

Page 275: ... Interior rearview mirror 53 automatic dimming feature 54 Intermittent mode of the wipers 68 J Jacking points 244 Joystick refer to iDrive 16 Jumpering refer to Jump starting 248 Jump starting 248 K Keyless Go refer to Comfort access 38 Keyless opening and closing refer to Comfort access 38 Key Memory refer to Personal Profile 29 Keypad 204 Keys 28 key related settings refer to Personal Profile 29...

Page 276: ... display 158 Map facing north 158 Map for navigation changing scale 158 destination entry 148 Map view facing north 158 Master key refer to Keys remote control 28 Maximum cooling 117 Maximum speed with compact wheel 245 with winter tires 228 Measurements refer to Dimensions 255 Memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 47 MENU button refer to Start menu 17 Menus refer to iDrive 16 Mess...

Page 277: ...n 144 148 New remote control 28 New route 160 New wheels and tires 227 Next entertainment source 55 Night Vision refer to BMW Night Vision 104 Night vision device refer to BMW Night Vision 104 Night Vision off 106 Night Vision on off 55 Nozzles refer to Windshield washer nozzles 69 Nylon rope refer to Tow starting and towing 249 O OBD socket refer to Socket for Onboard Diagnostics interface 236 Oc...

Page 278: ... 61 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter 118 Position refer to Displaying current position 163 refer to Storing current position 152 Power failure 245 Power windows refer to Windows 40 Preselecting activation times of the parked car ventilation 119 Presets on the radio 172 180 Pressure tires 220 Pressure monitoring of tires refer to TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 97 Profile 215 Program...

Page 279: ...f tires refer to Changing wheels 242 Replacement remote control refer to New remote controls 28 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 238 Replacing tires 228 Replacing wheels tires refer to New wheels and tires 227 Reporting safety defects 7 Reserve warning refer to Fuel gauge 79 Reset 96 98 stopwatch 86 tone settings 171 Reset refer to Resetting tone settings 171 resetting FTM 96 Residual heat...

Page 280: ...t 46 sitting safely 45 storing the setting 47 thigh support 46 ventilation refer to Active seat ventilation 52 Securing load refer to Securing cargo 138 with ski bag refer to Securing cargo 131 Select as destination 150 213 Select current speed 85 Selecting audio sources refer to Operation via iDrive 168 Selecting distance with active cruise control 72 Selecting frequency manually 173 Selecting me...

Page 281: ... fuses 245 key 28 Spare wheel refer to Changing wheels 242 refer to Compact wheel 244 Special oils refer to Approved engine oils 233 Specified oil grades refer to Approved engine oils 233 Speed limit 85 with compact wheel 245 Speed dependent volume 170 Speed limit warning refer to Speed limit 85 Speedometer 12 Speed volume tone control 170 Speed with winter tires 228 Sport automatic transmission 6...

Page 282: ... 10 Switching automatically between high beams and low beams refer to High beam assistant 110 Switching off engine 62 Switching on audio 168 CD changer 168 CD player 168 radio 168 Switching on hour signal 87 Swiveling headlamps refer to Adaptive Head Light 110 Symbols 4 indicator warning lamps 13 navigation system 162 status information 20 traffic information with navigation system 160 T Tachomete...

Page 283: ...ialing method 204 Tow bar 250 Tow fitting 249 Towing 249 methods 250 tow fittings 249 with automatic and sport automatic transmission 250 with manual transmission 250 Town City for destination entry 145 Tow rope 251 Tow starting 249 TPM 97 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 97 resetting system 97 system limits 97 warning lamp 98 Tracks random sequence 185 sampling on CD 184 selecting with CD 183 Track widt...

Page 284: ...ionary 118 Vent outlets 114 refer to Ventilation 118 Vent outlets of automatic climate control 114 Vent settings 116 Viscosity 233 Voice refer to Destination guidance with voice instructions 159 Voice command system overview 23 short commands 259 Voice instructions for navigation system 159 muting 55 repeating 55 160 switching on off 55 159 volume 160 Voice phone book 206 Volume 168 audio sources ...

Page 285: ...her nozzles 69 wiper system 68 Windshield wipers refer to Wiper system 68 care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure wiper blade replacement 237 Winter tires 228 setting speed limit 85 storage 229 Wiper blades care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure replacement 237 Wiper system 68 rain sensor 68 washer fluid 69 windshield washer nozzles 69 With highways for navigation system 154 Wood de...

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