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At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches 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

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for 2009 5 Series

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...ur 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 supplemented by a Service and War...

Page 4: ...ermany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 08 03 10 510 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...al 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 mobile phone audio interface Communications 194 Telephoning 209 BMW Assist Mobili...

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

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

Page 8: ...ransceiver 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 performed by any automotive repai...

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

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...r window 122 3 Opening and closing windows 42 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 54 Automatic curb monitor 55 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 55 6 Turn signals 68 High beams headlamp flasher 110 High beam assistant 110 Roadside parking lamps 110 Check Control 84 Computer 80 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ... stored phone numbers Individually programmable 56 Individually programmable 56 Leaving lane warning 106 9 Windshield wipers 69 Rain sensor 69 Sports Wagon rear window wiper 70 10 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 62 13 Steering wheel heater 56 Steering wheel adjustment 56 14 Cruise control 70 Active cruise control 71 16 Opening luggage compartment lid tailgate 36 37 17 Head U...

Page 14: ... and warning lamps 84 Speed of cruise control 71 Desired speed for active cruise control 75 8 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 79 Computer 80 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 82 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 Sport automatic transmission 67 HDC Hill Descent Control 93 93 High beam assistant 110 Check Control message present 84 9 Fuel gauge 80 10 Resettin...

Page 15: ...ed indicator and warning lamps Additional information e g on the cause and elimination of a malfunction can be opened via the Check Control system refer to page 84 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 flasher 110 Fog lamps 112 Hand...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...on DVDs 142 15 Drive for audio CDs 182 16 Switching Entertainment sound output on off and adjusting volume 168 18 Controller 16 Can be turned pressed or moved in four directions 19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17 20 Selecting AM or FM waveband 21 Selecting radio CD and CD changer Temperature setting left right 115 Automatic air distribution and volume 115 Cooling function 117 AUC Automati...

Page 18: ...1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons You can use the buttons to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings Call up a menu directly arrow 3 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 t...

Page 19: ... the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu CD Opens the last Entertainment menu e g CD or AUX NAV Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu opens the main menu TEL Opens the Telephone menu BACK Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu OPTION Opens the Options menu Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ...g 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 62 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start menu The...

Page 21: ...tertainment and Climate without pressing the button To do so move the controller in the corre sponding direction and hold it there for longer than 2 seconds or use the buttons on the con troller 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...

Page 22: ... 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 to the left right front or back Release controller Active field appears lighter 5 Adjusting settings Turn controller Graphic display numerical value or text displays can be changed...

Page 23: ...ntries present in Missed 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 tanc...

Page 24: ...red for the remote control currently in use Saving function Destinations of navigation 1 Select navigation destination e g in the destination list or the address book 2 Press the button longer than 2 seconds Special features With the destination guidance system and the map view started the current destina tion is stored During destination entry via a map the coordinates at the cursor are stored no...

Page 25: ...r gloves when doing so Touching with an object e g a pen does not function Displaying short info Touch the button The assignment of the buttons is displayed Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone phone number Not assigned Displaying detailed information Touch the button longer Deleting button assignments 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller t...

Page 26: ...ion of the spoken commands To set the language of iDrive refer to page 89 Symbols in Owner s Manual Voice commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice command system can respond to com mands 2 Say the command The command is displayed on the Control Display This symbol is shown on the Control Display wh...

Page 27: ... 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 265 Opening start menu Example selecting a track 1 Switch on Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 5 Press the button on the steering wheel Options Help Radio on or Turn radio on Main menu 3 Entertainm...

Page 28: ...n 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 glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambient noise ...

Page 29: ...At a glance 27 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 31: ...with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 32: ...n the required for maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Ser vice data in remote control page 237 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 34 Luggage compartment lid refer to page 36 New remote controls T...

Page 33: ... refer to page 56 Displays on Control Display Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 88 Measuring units for consumption route distances temperature and pressure refer to page 89 12h 24h clock format refer to page 88 Date format refer to page 88 Language on Control Display refer to page 89 Lighting settings Triple turn signal activation refer to page 68 Welcome lamps refer to page 108 Path...

Page 34: ...tly severe accident the central locking system unlocks automatically In addition the hazard warning flashers and inte rior lamps come on Opening and closing Using remote control Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside Unlocking Pres...

Page 35: ...nt lid pivots back and up Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening To prevent accidentally locking yourself out never lay the remote control in the cargo bay A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing Sports Wagon unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx 1 second The tailgate will open slightly regardless of whether it was previously l...

Page 36: ...ul inter ference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Opening and closing Using door lock Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside as unlocking from the inside is not possible without sp...

Page 37: ...g system locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive 8 Press the controller The setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Unlocking and opening Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the s...

Page 38: ... it in the horizontal position This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system If you then hand over the remote control without the integrated key refer to page 30 no access is possible via the luggage compartment lid This is an advantage when using valet parking for example Unlocking again and opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to the stop t...

Page 39: ...d strike the rear window while driving be sure to provide protection around all edges Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window Automatic roll up cover When opening the rear window the roll up cover is raised and when the rear window is closed it is lowered Make sure that the closing area of the roll up cover is clear of obstructions other wise the payloa...

Page 40: ...im of the tailgate make it easier to pull down To close the tailgate merely press it down gen tly The closing process will then be carried out automatically Sports Wagon automatic tailgate operation Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the m...

Page 41: ...over may be damaged Details on the roll up cover are provided on page 128 Closing tailgate Make sure that the closing path of the tail gate is clear otherwise injuries may result The tailgate closes automatically when the but ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed To interrupt the opening or closing process Press the button on the inside of the tail gate Press the button on the outside of th...

Page 42: ...e has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system reacts e g in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func tion properly the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be swi...

Page 43: ...on Locking On the driver s door touch the highlighted surface arrow 2 with a finger for approx 1 second but do not grasp the door handle On the remaining doors touch the high lighted surface arrow 3 with the back of your hand for approx 1 second but do not grasp the door handle This corresponds to pressing the but ton Please make sure that the ignition and all electronic systems consumers are swit...

Page 44: ... transmission position N 4 Switch off the engine The vehicle can roll Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key To start the engine following this insert the remote control in the ignition lock When unlocking or locking comfort closing do not simultaneously grasp the door hand...

Page 45: ...ange of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if for example ice on the window prevents normal closing pro ceed as follows 1 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain...

Page 46: ...ly press the switch in the opening direction The sunroof is opened all the way Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion Pinch protection system If the glass sunroofencounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the roof opening or when closing from the raised posi tion the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a short way Despite the pinch protection system...

Page 47: ... to the resistance point The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position Briefly press the switch back beyond the resistance point The sliding visor will open automatically Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion You can close the sliding visor in a similar man ner by sliding the switch forwards Panorama glass sunroof With the sliding visor open proceed as described un...

Page 48: ... 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 resistance point and hold The roof closes without the pinch protection system Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss the sunroof may only respond to the raise command Then have the system initialized BMW recommend...

Page 49: ...e 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 of an accident Head restraint...

Page 50: ...e instructions on damage to safety belts provided on page 53 and the infor mation on the active front head restraints on page 51 Adjusting seat To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 47 1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle 4 Backrest Adjusting comfort seat In this seat you can also adjust 1 Backrest width ...

Page 51: ... 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 repeatedly until the desired pro...

Page 52: ...ED goes out Requesting with remote control The last positions of the driver s seat the exte rior rearview mirrors and steering wheel are stored for the remote control currently in use You can choose when the position is requested Request when unlocking vehicle Request when opening driver s door When using this feature always make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is empty and unobstr...

Page 53: ...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 a workshop that works ac...

Page 54: ...al 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 above appr...

Page 55: ... 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 can b...

Page 56: ... 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 raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion This reduces muscul...

Page 57: ...lded 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 outdoor temperature both exterior mirrors are heated whenever the engine is r...

Page 58: ...ent The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions Storing steering wheel positions refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 49 Easy entry exit To facilitate entry and exit the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position Steering wheel heating Press the button When the steering wheel heater is operating the LED in the button lights up Programmable buttons on s...

Page 59: ...ne book or last dis played list of stored phone numbers HDC on off To switch HDC Hill Descent Control on off Next entertainment source To change the audio source Night Vision on off To switch BMW Night Vision on off 5 Select the desired function and press the controller 6 Select the button if necessary and press the controller You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button Op...

Page 60: ...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 protection may be reduced Backrest width on front passenger seat Open the backrest width setting of the front passenger seat all the way A...

Page 61: ...ugly 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 backrest Sedan rear seats with through loading system The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated protective caps Remove the cover caps before mounting the ...

Page 62: ...g 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 Hook of upper retaining strap 4 Mounting point 5 Rear window shelf luggage compartment floor 6 Backrest 7 Uppe...

Page 63: ...etaining 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 the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags make sure that children do not lean out of the child s seat towards the door panels Otherwise injuries can be caused if the side airbags are...

Page 64: ...ed 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 consumers are ready for operation The time and outside tempera ture are di...

Page 65: ...emote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 40 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 40 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Switching off engine When leav...

Page 66: ... the car to swerve To prevent corrosion and one sided brak ing action occasionally apply the hand brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the hand brake is applied Manual transmission While shifting in the 5th 6th gear lane press the gearshift lever toward the right otherwise accidental shifting into the ...

Page 67: ...icle is stationary The rear wheels are locked P is engaged 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 63 N Neutral Can for example be engaged in automatic car washes The vehicle can roll N remains engaged even after the engine is switched off whenever you leave the...

Page 68: ...le cannot be towed Only manually release the transmission lock for towing and firmly apply the handbrake before hand so that the vehicle cannot roll Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination Unlocking 1 Reach into the trim piece opening arrow 1 and firmly pull the trim piece upward arrow 2 2 Remove the cover over the opening refer to 3 3 Insert a screwdriver from ...

Page 69: ... shift paddles allow you to shift gears quickly as both hands can remain on the steer ing wheel When you use the shift paddles on the steering wheel to shift gears in automatic mode the gearshift system switches into the manual mode If you do not shift with the shift paddles and do not accelerate for a certain time the sys tem switches into the automatic mode again when the selector lever is in D ...

Page 70: ...ced 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 start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings a...

Page 71: ...or Activating rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5 Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again arrow 3 The LED goes out Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undes ired wiper operation Cleaning windshield headlamps a...

Page 72: ...s 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 Sports Wagon approx 5 3 US quarts 5 liters Cruise control The concept The cruise cont...

Page 73: ...nd the resistance point The vehicle accelerates more quickly Maintaining speed storing speed and decelerating Pull the lever arrow 2 Functions are the same as 1 the speed is reduced Interrupting system Press the lever up or down arrow 3 the display 1 in the speedometer changes color In addition the system is interrupted when you apply the brakes even with the handbrake when you shift very slowly w...

Page 74: ... red lights or any object that is stopped or is blocking the road Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance warning system Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to it is necessary that you read all of the pages relating to this system before use Care...

Page 75: ...d speed and dis tance refer to page 74 or driving off refer to While stopped page 74 5 Selecting distance to vehicle driving ahead refer to page 73 Storing current speed Tap the lever arrow 1 or briefly pull it arrow 2 The system stores the current vehicle speed It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistanc...

Page 76: ...ils or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt refer to page 75 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...

Page 77: ... front of you has driven off 4 Brief display of stored desired speed If the display mph km h appears briefly the conditions necessary for oper ation may currently not be met Warning lamps The indicator 2 continuously flashes yellow The prerequisites for operating the system are no longer met e g as a result of ABS or DSC interven tions The system brakes until you actively take over The indicator 2...

Page 78: ...akes or slow your vehicle when a very slow moving vehicle stopped vehicle or stationary object is in the lane ahead of you for example when approaching a traffic light 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 no...

Page 79: ...suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to restore the selected distance automatically This also applies to great differences in speed between your vehicle and vehicles ahead e g when quickly approaching a truck Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you it will indicate that you must brake and or maneuver the vehicle yourself Take action yourself o...

Page 80: ... the vehicle floor do not inter fere with movement of the accelerator pedal While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys tem to apply the brakes is also limited e g when you reduce your desired speed sharply It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not ...

Page 81: ...e on page 89 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 th...

Page 82: ...e 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 Average speed Average fuel consumption No information Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with t...

Page 83: ...rrival 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 144 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 item and press the controller 2 To confirm your selection...

Page 84: ...e con troller 2 Select Onboard info or Trip computer 3 Press the controller Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on Your BMW Service Advisor can deter mine your vehicle s current service requirements by reading out the data stored in the remote control Additional information You can select a displ...

Page 85: ... dated inspection is approaching Please arrange a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Entering deadlines for legally required inspections Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly refer to page 87 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...

Page 86: ...e Control Display Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors means that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later also refer to page 85 Explanatory text mess...

Page 87: ...utton 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 c...

Page 88: ... Check Control message indicates when you have reached this speed This enables you for example to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing limit iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Open N...

Page 89: ...ler 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 refer to page 16 1 Press the button once or twice until the start menu appears 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the control...

Page 90: ...Setting date 1 Select Date and press the controller 2 Select Set date and press the controller The first setting of the date display is selected 3 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 4 Press the controller to apply the setting The next setting is selected 5 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the date is stored Setting date format 1 Select Date format and press the cont...

Page 91: ...ange 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 measure and press the controller The settings are stored for the remote key cur rently in use Language on Control Display You can change the language of the text dis plays iDrive for operating principle refer to...

Page 92: ...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 decreases the intervals between the ton...

Page 93: ...ous 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 and maintain vehicle sta...

Page 94: ...e 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 Activating DSC Press the button the indicator lamp in the instrument cluste...

Page 95: ...lking speed approx 7 mph 12 km h and then keeps this speed constant You can use the accelerator or brakes to vary this automatically controlled speed within a range extending from approx 3 mph 5 km h to 15 mph 25 km h You can specify a target speed within the same range by using the lever of the cruise control Activating HDC You can activate HDC with the programmable buttons on the steering wheel ...

Page 96: ...ge 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 brake 2 Release the brake and begin to drive imme diately...

Page 97: ...d reports it as a flat tire Functional requirement In order to ensure that a flat tire is reported cor rectly the system must be initialized while the tires have the correct 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 Monitor cannot indicate sudden severe tire damag...

Page 98: ...ere 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 following guide values With a l...

Page 99: ... The tire and system status 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 appears on the Control Display One wheel is yellow Flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire A m...

Page 100: ...rd tires or run flat tires You will recognize run flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of the tire refer to page 229 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 248 In contrast to a compact wheel a spare wheel is equipped with the necessary ...

Page 101: ...ire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illumi nates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underin flated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire f...

Page 102: ...ke force display On the left normal braking On the right heavy braking Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers 1 Front airbags 2 Head airbags 3 Side airbags in front and rear Protective action To ensure that the safety systems con tinue to provide optimized protection please observe the adjustment instructions on page 47 The front airbags help protect the driver and front...

Page 103: ...e deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain sitting positions then the indi cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up 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 s...

Page 104: ...lfunction otherwise there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity Head Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching o...

Page 105: ...oller 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 visibility of the displays ...

Page 106: ...s heat loss Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area or little heat radiation are less noticeable for example in cold weather Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem perature compared to the surroundings or other nearby objects the visual recognition skills of the driver weather conditions and other factors Driving hints With t...

Page 107: ...lt 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 56 The image will be displayed on the Control Dis play after a few seconds Depending on the last mode se...

Page 108: ...ns is automati cally heated However it may be necessary to clean the camera lens manually under severe weather conditions When doing so cautiously remove any debris ice or snow To avoid dam age to the lens do not use sharp or abrasive instruments to clean ice snow or dirt off the lens When the windshield is cleaned with the head lamps on the camera lens area is automatically sprayed as well Refer ...

Page 109: ...se 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 great deal of water in tight curves or on narrow roads when limit lines ar...

Page 110: ...se to changes in ambient light condi tions for instance in a tunnel at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation Adaptive Head Light is active The LED next to the symbol lights up when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lamps refer to page 109 In the situations described above the lamps then switch to low beams A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the l...

Page 111: ...roller 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 remains in position 1 the parki...

Page 112: ...ng 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 the engine Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction up to the resistance poin...

Page 113: ...ith poor inherent illumination such as pedestrians cyclists equestrians horse drawn 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 traffic on divided highways in poorly illuminated areas and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs in the low speed range when the windshiel...

Page 114: ...ched on If the automatic headlamp control is acti vated the low beams will come on 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 courtesy lamps and the cargo bay lamps is automatic With the courtesy lamps LED lights are pro vided in the outside re...

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Page 116: ...emoving conden sation 7 Manual air volume switching off automatic climate control residual heat utilization 8 AUTO program 9 Switching cooling function on and off man ually 10 Temperature right side of passenger com partment 11 Manual air distribution front passenger side 12 Maximum cooling 13 AUC Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode 14 LED for residual heat utilization and par...

Page 117: ...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 opens the start menu 2 Move ...

Page 118: ...ced 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 footwell Individual program Selecting pro...

Page 119: ...e 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 pollutants in the outside air and control...

Page 120: ...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 pollutants from the outside...

Page 121: ...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 first setting of the time display is s...

Page 122: ...ic 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 123: ...tter 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 held transmitters 1 Switch ...

Page 124: ... 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 The corresponding memory button 1 is ...

Page 125: ...ut the integrated key e g for valet parking refer to page 30 the glove compart ment cannot be unlocked USB interface for data transmission Port for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g music collections Observe the following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB audio interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface D...

Page 126: ...o device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle s speaker 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 front passenger footwell Do not s...

Page 127: ...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 only Holding or touching it in ...

Page 128: ...t 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 cover Sports Wagon In cargo...

Page 129: ...ear seat using the latch plate of one of the other safety belts Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the socket pro vided for it on the rear window shelf 2 Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go refer to page 52 3 To release the rear backrest pull the corre sponding lever in the cargo bay 4 The unlocked rear backrest moves forward slightly Fold the backrest f...

Page 130: ...til 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 that the closing area of the roll up cover is clear of obstructions other wise the payload or the roll up cover may be damaged Expanding cargo bay The rear backrest is divided You can fold down both sides separately ...

Page 131: ...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 forward until it engages The red warning indicator disappears in the recess when the catch is engaged Check whether the case is properly locked in place by pulling it with a sudden movement Compartment in floor Automatic roll up cover the opened fl...

Page 132: ...er to page 128 Otherwise objects could be thrown around and endanger occupants e g during braking or evasive maneuvers Ski bag The ski bag is designed for safe clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snow boards With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6 9 ft 2 10 m When skis of 6 9 ft 2 10 m in length are loaded the ski bag will tend to con tract reducing its...

Page 133: ...ning buckle for this purpose Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could endanger vehicle occu pants during braking or evasive maneuvers To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse order Removing ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to put it to other uses 1 Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag up and out 2 Close t...

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Page 135: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 136: ...iles 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 have a positive influence on yo...

Page 137: ... 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 237 General driv...

Page 138: ...iency 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 can lead to high temperatures brake wear and pos sibly even brake failure The braking effect of the engine can be further increased by downshifting if necessary all the way down into first gear This strategy helps you avoid placing exce...

Page 139: ...go 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 your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs or YYY kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For examp...

Page 140: ...es 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 occupants for example if sud den braking or evasive maneuvers are neces sary Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weig...

Page 141: ...ore 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 263 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 raising the glass sunroof and...

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Page 143: ... This chapter describes how to enter destinations and specify your route so that the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 144: ...ted from the drive it is pos sible that it is blocked In this case a message is also shown on the Control Display Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window This display remains visible even if you change to another applica tion 1 Move the controller to the right to enter the assistance window 2 Press the controller Other menu items are ...

Page 145: ...guage 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 146: ...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 destination manually The system s...

Page 147: ...ing letter and press control ler A list of all towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Control Display 3 To delete the letter entered if necessary Delete individual numbers or letters 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 en...

Page 148: ...t house number and intersection After the street you can also enter the intersec tion or the house number Entering street and intersection 1 Select Street or the street displayed and press the controller 2 Enter the street The street is entered exactly like the desti nation The intersection is entered in the same way as the street Entering a street without entering destination You can also enter a...

Page 149: ... be started immediately Select Add to destination list and press the controller The destination is stored in the destination list refer to page 151 Entering destination via voice You can enter a desired destination via the voice command system When entering the destination it is possible to change between voice command and iDrive at any time Reacti vate the voice command function for this pur pose...

Page 150: ...t sound the same which cannot be differentiated by the system are summarized in a separate list and shown as a destination followed by three dots Select this entry with Yes if necessary Then select the desired town city from this list Entering street and house number The street is entered in the same way as the destination To enter the house number Up to 4 digit house numbers can be entered Say th...

Page 151: ...the control ler New destination is selected 2 Press the controller 3 Select Input map and press the controller A section of a map is displayed on the Con trol Display During destination guidance around the current destination With the destination guidance deacti vated around the last destination entered 4 Select destination with cursor Changing scale turn the controller Moving map move the control...

Page 152: ...t them into the destination guidance 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Select Information and press the control ler 3 Select location On destination On location On a new destination 4 Press the controller 5 Make your selection e g Hotels and res taurants and press the controller 6 Enter search criteria if necessary e g the maximum distance from the current loca tion 7 Select Start se...

Page 153: ...ow map icons and press the con troller To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Destination list The last 20 entered destinations are shown in the destination list You can display these desti nations and adopt them in the destination guid ance system For example to plan a longer route you can store all destinations you want to drive to in advance in the destination list refer to ...

Page 154: ...can store approx 100 destinations in the address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select New address and press the con troller 3 Select Enter address and press the con troller 4 Enter name and address also refer to Entering a destination manually page 144 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in the address book You can also store a desti...

Page 155: ...the control ler Changing destinations from address book 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Select Edit address and press the con troller 4 Change entry For operation refer to Entering a destina tion manually page 144 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address ...

Page 156: ...n troller 2 Select Start guidance and press the con troller Changing home address 1 Select Home address and press the con troller 2 Select Edit address and press the con troller For operation refer to Entering a destination manually page 144 Selecting route You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like while enterin...

Page 157: ...nged in the arrow or map view 1 Select the symbol for the route criterion and press the controller 2 Select a route criterion and press the con troller If the route criteria Avoid highways Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries are selected the calculation time for the route can increase considerably Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi ple to make it easier for you to en...

Page 158: ...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 About programmable memory buttons Press the button on which the desired desti...

Page 159: ... 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 change of direction 7 Current positi...

Page 160: ...on last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via informa tion on page 150 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 the bottom line of the Control...

Page 161: ...ice 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 controller 4 Turn the controlle...

Page 162: ...al 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 information In many congested...

Page 163: ...ormation 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 controller During destination guidance the traffic infor mation on the planned route is mar...

Page 164: ...d 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 events have been received Select a smaller scale to display these individually Traffic...

Page 165: ...ou have called up a different application on the Control 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 as well as the nature and extent of the traffic obstruction the calcu lated route may also lead through ...

Page 166: ...vigation 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 167: ... name On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navig...

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Page 169: ...ertainment Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 170: ...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 Drive for navigation DVDs Operation 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 ...

Page 171: ...set You can also adjust the volume with the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 From radio readiness the setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Tone control You can alter various tone settings e g treble and bass or the speed dependent volume increase The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once From radio readiness the settings are stored for the remote co...

Page 172: ...e 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 the controller The spatial sound effe...

Page 173: ...ual 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 controller until Settings is select...

Page 174: ...rongest 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 Stations with the best reception on the AM waveband Presets St...

Page 175: ... 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 the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 11 Sampling stations scan The system plays a brief sample from each of the stations on the current waveband 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler Set is selected 2 Press the ...

Page 176: ...utostore 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 top Turn the controller until ...

Page 177: ...red 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 frequency range additional informa tion is tra...

Page 178: ...in order to receive digital stations HD Radio technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and Foreign Patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp Activating deactivating digital radio reception iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open th...

Page 179: ...gital reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set you can update the list of stations with the best reception 1 Select FM or AM and press the control ler 2 Change into the second field from the top 3 Select Autostore and press the controller 4 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Autostore and press the con trolle...

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Page 181: ... 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 enable the channels Dial the pho...

Page 182: ...as 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 Details and press the controller Additional information The name of the channel and additional infor mation on the current track are displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Artist ...

Page 183: ...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 influence on this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages ...

Page 184: ...erating 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 press the control ler The CD player is started Playbac...

Page 185: ...d status is indicated on the Control Display About programmable memory buttons You can store a CD compartment of the CD changer on the programmable memory but tons To start the CD changer refer to page 22 Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track The CD will start play at the start of the track The trac...

Page 186: ...h 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 of the tracks and the player remains on the current track Compressed audio files 1 Select the current track and press the con troller 2 Select the desired men...

Page 187: ...ired 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 controller Random play sequence In this mode the tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence 1 Selec...

Page 188: ... 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 slides out Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again Inserting removing CDs into from CD magazine When inserting or removing CDs remember to hold them by their edges taking c...

Page 189: ...t 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 recorded CDs DVDs are e g inconsist...

Page 190: ...udio 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 necessary About p...

Page 191: ...w com To play audio tracks over the vehicle s loud speaker system connect the iPod iPhone to ports 1 and 2 The iPod iPhone menu structure is supported by the USB audio interface USB device To connect the device use a flexible adapter cable to protect the USB audio interface and your USB device against physical damage For audio playback via the vehicle speakers connect the USB device to the connect...

Page 192: ...o grammable memory keys to start audio play back refer to page 22 Selecting a track You can call up the tracks via the playback lists and information With USB devices you can also call up the tracks via the file directory 1 Make your selection e g Playlists or Art ists and press the controller 2 Select the track and press the controller Displaying information on track You can display any informati...

Page 193: ...ect the audio device to extreme environmental conditions e g 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 inst...

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Page 195: ...ations This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 196: ...o 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 ava...

Page 197: ...g mode can for exam ple result in vehicle failing to detect the paired mobile phone For pairing purposes define any 4 16 digit number as a Bluetooth passkey e g 25081107 A long and complex num ber offers the best protection against unau thorized access This Bluetooth passkey is no longer required after pairing is success ful The ignition is switched on Only pair the mobile phone with the vehi cle ...

Page 198: ...quested 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 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top select Confirm passkey and press the controller 1...

Page 199: ...he 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 can be connected to the mobile phone Delete the connection to other devices if necessary The mobile phone no ...

Page 200: ... 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 data of the mobile phone iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16...

Page 201: ...essary If the Bluetooth link is deactivated you cannot operate your mobile phone via the vehicle and other devices with a Bluetooth interface can be used via the mobile phone e g a laptop com puter To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle and your mobile phone 1 Press the button to open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the c...

Page 202: ...d noises The full mobile phone preparation package can compensate for these noises to a certain degree To optimize the speech quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noises e g by closing the windows reducing the air volume of the automatic climate control or pointing the opened front vent outlets downward Reduce volume of hands free system Requirements The logon data of the ...

Page 203: ...a 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 are calling the display of phone numbers mu...

Page 204: ...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 A Z list is available for your phone book entries The phone book entries appear on the Control Display 1 Select Phone and press the controller 2 S...

Page 205: ...esired 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 If applicable select Yes and press the controller The list is deleted BMW Contact If you are not enabled for BMW Assist you can have several service phon...

Page 206: ...for controlling devices e g remote checking of an answering machine This function is available when a connection has been established 1 Establish connection 2 With a single drive Press the controller Select Keypad and press the controller With two drives Move the controller backwards until the bottom field is selected 3 Select the desired character and press the controller Each character is sent i...

Page 207: ... entries you will be supported by announcements or questions in many cases The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply refer to page 200 Voice commands Activating system 1 Briefly press the button on the steering wheel An acoustic signal indicates that you can say commands 2 Say the command Ending canceling operation by voice Press the button on the steering wheel or In dialogs where ...

Page 208: ...le 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 use voice command either to call phone numbers stored in the mobile phone or to store new numbers Up to 50 entries can be set up An entry always consists of a name and phone number Creating and editing voice phone book Store entry An entry al...

Page 209: ...roof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Snap in adapter inserting removing 1 Press the area 1 around the button and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter at the front and press down until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press the area 1 around the button Inserting mobile phone 1 Remove the protective cap from t...

Page 210: ...rd the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged from radio readiness or with the steering unlocked To protect the vehicle s batteries avoid using the phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 211: ...he BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Automatic collision notification Under certain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center immediately after a serious acci dent If possible the BMW Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced roadside assistance You can call Roadside Assistance of the BM...

Page 212: ...ia the SOS button 1 Briefly press protective cover to open Depending on the vehicle s equipment the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may differ somewhat 2 Press the button for at least 2 seconds The BMW Assist Response Center is con tacted Roadside assistance iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forward to...

Page 213: ...l 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 arrange a service appointment 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller fo...

Page 214: ...mer Relations For information on all aspects of your vehicle you can contact BMW Customer Relations 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller forward to select Communication 3 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until BMW Assist is selected and press the controller 4 Select Customer Relations 5 Press the controller 6 Select Start service and press the co...

Page 215: ...isplaying transmitted data Select the received message if necessary and press the controller Dialing a phone number or transferring an address for destination guidance 1 Select Options and press the controller 2 Select a menu item Press Call to make a telephone call A pre requisite for this is that your Bluetooth mobile phone has been paired with the vehicle Press Select as destination to transfer...

Page 216: ...t Call and press the controller If your vehicle has a navigation system To adopt a received destination address into the navigation system select Select as destination and press the controller To delete a received message select Delete and press the controller Updating BMW Assist Displaying and updating services You will be notified of any changes in the ser vices offered by BMW Assist In this cas...

Page 217: ...view to the sky Leave the ignition switched on during the activation process Activating 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Turn the controller until Settings is selected and press the controller 4 Turn the controller until BMW Service set tings is selected and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Ena...

Page 218: ... Telematics ID displayed The Telematics ID is used to identify your vehicle These data are transmitted to the service 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 Select BMW Service settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Profi...

Page 219: ...217 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 220: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 221: ...intain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 222: ...ical malfunction 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 129 2 Open the right hand side panel in the cargo bay 3 Pull the knob wi...

Page 223: ...result 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 ...

Page 224: ...vide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire sizes of your vehicle Load conditions Ma...

Page 225: ...ient 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 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Rea...

Page 226: ...V M S XL 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 17 94 M S W 225 50 R 17 94 W 225 50 R 17 94 H M S 32 220 36 250 32 220 35 240 38 260 45 310 245 40 R 18 93 W 32 220 38 260 32 220 35 240 38 260 45 310 245 40 R 18 97 V M S XL 32 220 38 260 32 220 38 260 39 270 46 320 Front 245 40 R 18 93 W Rear 275 35 R 18 95 W 32 220 35 240 32 220 33 230 38 260 42 290 Front 245 35 R 19 93 Y XL Rear 275 3...

Page 227: ...s 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 32 220 33 230 38 260 42 290 ...

Page 228: ...10 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 263 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M 61 420 Travelingspeedsup to max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceed ing 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are...

Page 229: ...exceed ing 100 mph 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...

Page 230: ...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 representing the tire s resistance to the generation of ...

Page 231: ...es Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure 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 T...

Page 232: ... tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as 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 ...

Page 233: ...ge 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 not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h with the chains mounted After mounting snow chains do not ini tializ...

Page 234: ...ed 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 Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down 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 re...

Page 235: ...mpartment 1 Filler spout for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil 2 Starting aid terminal refer to page 254 3 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 70 4 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 236: ...control ler The oil level is displayed Possible messages Engine oil level O K No measurement available Updating engine oil level measurement The engine oil level is measured This pro cess 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 level can take up to 30 minute...

Page 237: ...es 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 rating and is specified in SAE grades Th...

Page 238: ... 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 239: ...tions 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 used to drive to the BMW...

Page 240: ... should reduce speed and drive to the nearest BMW center as soon as possible Heavy engine misfiring causes seri ous damage to the emission relevant compo nents especially 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...

Page 241: ...ad to a reduction in braking efficiency and also to corrosion of the brake rotors Car washes Give preference to cloth car washes Before driving into the car wash make sure that it is suitable for your BMW Pay attention to the following points Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 261 If necessary fold in the outside rearview mirrors refer to page 55 Maximum permissible tire width Preparations f...

Page 242: ...rm effects of aggressive substances Regionally occurring environmental factors can affect and damage vehicle finish It is therefore important to tailor the frequency and extent of your car care accordingly Immediately remove particularly aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease brake fluid tree resin or bird droppings other wise they may damage your paint Repairing paint damage Repair...

Page 243: ...ncy to become soiled Treat the leather twice a year with a leather lotion since dirt and grease harm the protective layer of the leather Carpets luggage compartment Carpeting floor mats and luggage compart ment rugs and paneling can be cleaned with a vacuum or in the event of more serious soiling cleansed with an interior cleaner Floor mats and luggage compartment rugs can be removed for cleaning ...

Page 244: ...o not use cleaning CDs they can dam age parts of the player Storing your vehicle When storing your vehicle for longer than three months please seek the advice of your BMW center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 245: ...ogether while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disen gage it 3 Mount the new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage Rear 1 Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull off the wiper blade refer to arrow 2 Mount the new wiper blade and press on until it is heard to engage Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety You must be duly dilige...

Page 246: ... aim please contact your BMW cen ter Light emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind translu cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in your vehicle These light emitting diodes which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers and neve...

Page 247: ...ro 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 Access to lamps The illustration shows the left hand ...

Page 248: ... Side mounted turn signals 5 watt bulb W5W 1 Press back against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger then pivot it out 2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 3 Remove the bulb for replacement Side marker lamps front and rear To replace please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per sonnel Tail lamps...

Page 249: ...n 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 panel and pull out the panel 3 ...

Page 250: ...ashers 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 only on a level firm surfac...

Page 251: ...n 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 floor panel flap toward the fro...

Page 252: ...efer to illustration detail 3 Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from the ground Mounting a wheel 1 Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel 2 Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub Also clean the lug bolts 3 Position the new wheel or compact wheel Secure the wheel by screwing at least two lug bolts into opposite bolt holes...

Page 253: ...the engine switched off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 254 Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport Power failure Following a temporary power failure e g due to a discharged battery th...

Page 254: ...astic tweezers are contained in the onboard tool kit refer to page 243 A fuse allocation diagram is located in the cargo bay behind the right hand side panel In glove compartment 1 Release both quick release fasteners 2 Fold the cover forward or remove Sedan in cargo bay 1 Lift up floor mat 2 Release the quick release fastener of the right side panel and pull out the panel Sports Wagon in cargo ba...

Page 255: ...t 2 seconds The LED in the button lights up As soon as the voice connection to the BMW Assist Response Center has been established the LED flashes Even if you are unable to answer the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain conditions If conditions allow remain in the vehicle until the connection has been established You will then be able to provide a detailed d...

Page 256: ...e 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 battery is discharged you ca...

Page 257: ...nal of the battery or to a start ing aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one end of the jumper cable minus to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative terminal 5 Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the veh...

Page 258: ...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 engage dur ing towing Ma...

Page 259: ...h xDrive with just the front or rear axle raised otherwise the wheels could lock up and the transfer case could be damaged Have the BMW transported only on a flatbed surface Tow starting Do not tow start the vehicle if possible but instead start the engine by means of jump start ing refer to page 254 With a catalytic con verter tow starting should only be carried out with the engine cold and with ...

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Page 261: ...nce This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice command system and an index that will help you find information quickly Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 262: ...n 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 263: ...ons Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Sedan All dimensions are given in inches mm Vehicle height with xDrive 58 3 in 1 482 mm Smallest turning circle diam 37 5 ft 11 4 m with xDrive 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 264: ...Technical data 262 Sports Wagon All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 39 ft 11 9 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 721 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 265: ...ved 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 528i xDrive 535i xDrive Curb weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 670 1 710 3 902 1 770 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 704 1 730 3 946 1 790 Approved g...

Page 266: ...roved 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 221 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 70 Sedan US quarts liters approx 3 2 3 w...

Page 267: ...istance 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 Top 8 203 Top 8 To redial...

Page 268: ...t To switch on voice instructions 159 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 159 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 160 Repeat navigation info To open route 157 Route menu To open New route 160 New route To display current position 163 Current position Function Command Function Command To open Car Data 81 Car data To display computer 81 Onboard info To display trip compu...

Page 269: ...e radio 179 SAT radio To open Presets of the satellite radio 180 SAT radio presets To open All channels of the satellite radio 180 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of the satellite radio 180 SAT radio categories To open CD player 182 CD menu To switch on CD player 182 CD To open CD changer 182 CD changer menu To switch on CD changer 182 CD changer To select a CD in the CD changer 182 CD 1...

Page 270: ...s 211 82 Service requirements To open Service 82 211 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 214 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 85 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 102 Head Up Display To set brightness of Control Display 88 Brightness To open Units 89 Units To open Language 89 142 Language To open Time 87 Time To open Date 88 Date To open PDC 90 PDC To o...

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Page 272: ...usting the tone during audio operation refer to Tone control 169 Adjusting thigh support 48 After door opened 50 After unlocking 50 Airbags 100 indicator warning lamp 102 indicator lamp for front passenger airbags 101 sitting safely 47 Air distribution automatic 115 manual 116 Airing refer to Ventilation 118 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recirculated air control 117 recirculated air mode 117 Air...

Page 273: ...to High beam assistant 110 Automatic programs 115 Automatic roll up cover Sports Wagon 128 Automatic soft closing 35 Automaticspeedreductionfor descents refer to HDC Hill Descent Control 93 Automatic station search 173 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 interlock 65 kick down 65 manually unlocking and locking transmission lock 66 shiftlock 65 towing 256 tow starting 257 with comfort access ...

Page 274: ...ing lamp 94 Braking safely 136 Breakdown services refer to Roadside Assistance 254 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 89 103 Brightness of Control Display 88 Brightness with BMW Night Vision 106 Button for starting engine refer to Start Stop button 62 Buttons on steering wheel 11 C C...

Page 275: ...5 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 247 Center console 14 Central locking 32 Central locking from inside 35 from outside 32 Central locking system 32 comfort access 40 Changes technical refer to For your own safety 5 Changes technical refer to Parts and accessories 6 Changing language on C...

Page 276: ...g function automatic climate control 117 Cooling system refer to Coolant 235 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 70 active cruise control 71 Cruising range 80 Cup holders 125 Curb weight refer to Weights 263 Current consumption refer to Energy Control 80 Current position disp...

Page 277: ...cess 42 coolant 235 vehicle battery 251 Distance refer to Computer 81 Distance control refer to Active cruise control 71 Distance to dest 81 Distance to destination refer to Computer 81 Distance warning refer to PDC Park Distance Control 90 Divided rear backrest refer to Through loading system 127 Door entry lighting 112 Door key refer to Keys remote control 30 Door lock 34 Door locking confirmati...

Page 278: ...rting refer to Starting engine 63 Enter address 144 152 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 146 Entertainment 168 Entertainment sound output on off 169 Entry map for destination 149 Environmentally friendly driving refer to Energy control 80 Equalizer ref...

Page 279: ...consumption 80 Fuel display refer to Fuel gauge 80 Fuel efficient driving refer to Energy control 80 refer to Saving fuel 134 Fuel filler door 220 releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 220 Full mobile phone preparation package 194 Full screen display refer to Switching assistance window off 22 Full screen with BMW Night Vision 106 Fuses 251 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated unive...

Page 280: ...rands 230 run flat tires 229 tire coding 227 iDrive 16 assistance window 21 automatic climate control with expanded scope 115 changing date and time 87 changing language 89 changing menu page 20 changing settings 87 changing units of measure and display type 89 confirming selection or entry 20 controller 16 controls 16 displays menus 18 operating principle 18 selecting menu item 20 setting brightn...

Page 281: ...sonal Profile 31 spare key 30 Kick down Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Knock control 221 L Lamps refer to High beam assistant 110 refer to Parking lamps low beams 108 Lamps and bulbs 243 Lane limit lines refer to Leaving lane warning 106 Language Units 89 Language Units in navigation 143 159 Languages 89 Languages in navigation 143 159 Lashing eyes refer to Securing cargo 138 Last desti...

Page 282: ...r tires 230 Measurements refer to Dimensions 261 Memory refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 49 MENU button refer to Start menu 18 Menus refer to iDrive 16 Message list for traffic information 161 Microfilter 118 Microphone for mobile phone 14 16 for telephone 14 for voice command system 14 Mirror dimming feature 56 Mirrors 54 automatic curb monitor 55 folding in and out 55 heating 55 me...

Page 283: ...off 106 Night Vision on off 57 Nozzles refer to Windshield washer nozzles 70 Nylon rope refer to Tow starting and towing 255 O OBD socket refer to Socket for Onboard Diagnostics interface 238 Octane ratings refer to Fuel specifications 221 Odometer 79 Oil refer to Engine oil 234 Oil change intervals refer to Service requirements 82 On a new destination in navigation 150 Onboard computer refer to i...

Page 284: ... steering wheel 56 Programmable memory buttons 22 Protective function refer to Pinch protection system glass sunroof electric 44 panorama glass sunroof 46 windows 43 R Radio autostore 174 controls 168 High Definition Radio 176 sampling stations 173 satellite radio 179 selecting frequency manually 173 selecting waveband 168 172 station search 173 station selection 172 station with the best receptio...

Page 285: ...traint systems for children 58 refer to Safety belts 52 Retaining straps refer to Storage area package Sports Wagon 129 Retreaded tires 230 Reverse fast CD changer 186 CD player 186 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 manual transmission 64 Road map 158 Roadside Assistance 204 210 Roadside Assistance 254 Roadside assistance 210 Roadside parking lamps 110 replacing bulbs 245 Roll...

Page 286: ...uise control 73 Selecting frequency manually 173 Selecting menu items 20 Selecting route 154 Selection options with navigation system 154 Selector lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 65 Selector lever lock refer to Selecting transmission positions 65 self leveling suspension 95 Service refer to Roadside Assistance 254 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models 237 Service I...

Page 287: ...grades refer to Approved engine oils 235 Speed limit 86 with compact wheel 251 Speed dependent volume 170 Speed limit warning refer to Speed limit 86 Speedometer 12 Speed volume tone control 170 Speed with winter tires 230 Sport automatic transmission 67 Dynamic Driving Control 67 kick down 65 towing 256 with comfort access 42 Sport program Automatic transmission with Steptronic 65 Sports Wagon au...

Page 288: ...ff engine 63 Switching on audio 168 CD changer 168 CD player 168 radio 168 Switching on hour signal 88 Swiveling headlamps refer to Adaptive Head Light 110 Symbols 4 indicator warning lamps 13 navigation system 162 status information 21 traffic information with navigation system 160 T Tachometer 79 Tailgate 36 automatic operation 38 emergency operation refer to Opening manually 38 locking and unlo...

Page 289: ...estination entry 145 Tow rope 257 Tow starting 255 TPM 98 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 Traction assist feature refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 92 Traction control refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 92 Traffic information for navigation depiction in route map 162 displ...

Page 290: ...view 24 short commands 265 Voice instructions for navigation system 159 muting 57 repeating 57 160 switching on off 57 159 volume 160 Voice phone book 206 Volume 168 audio sources 168 cargo bay 263 fuel tank refer to Capacities 264 mobile phone 200 setting speed dependent 170 voice instructions 160 windshield cleaning system refer to Capacities 264 W Warning lamps refer to Indicator and warning la...

Page 291: ...r tires 230 setting speed limit 86 storage 230 Wiper blades replacement 243 Wiper system 69 rain sensor 69 washer fluid 70 windshield washer nozzles 70 With highways in navigation 155 Word matching principle for navigation 155 Working in the engine compartment 232 Wrenches screwdrivers refer to Onboard toolkit 243 X xDrive 93 Xenon lamps 245 replacing bulbs 245 Y Your individual vehicle programmab...

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