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Sun blinds for rear side windows

Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook
onto bracket.

Do not open the window with the roller
sun blind deployed. Otherwise, there is a

risk of damage and injury at higher speeds.

Glove compartment

Opening

Pull the handle. The light in the glove compart-
ment switches on.

To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven,

close the glove compartment immediately after
use.

Closing

Raise the lid into the closed position.

Locking

Lock with a key.

If you only hand over the remote control
without the integrated key, e.g. for valet

parking, refer to page

, 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.

Do not connect USB hard disks.

Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.

Front center armrest

The compartment in the center armrest is
divided into two sections.

Opening cover

Press the button. The cover opens somewhat
and can be folded upwards.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the upper
section contains a compartment with a mat that
can be removed for cleaning or a telephone cra-
dle

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Summary of Contents for 2009 M5

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...ntains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW M5 s unique range of technical features The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value of your BMW M5 throughout an extended ser vice life This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa ...

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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...accessories Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 Starting navigation system 126 Destination entry 138 Destination guidance 147 What to do if Entertainment 150 On off and tone 154 Radio 161 Satellite radio 164 CD player and CD changer 170 AUX IN connection 171 USB audio interface mobile phone audio interface Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW As...

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: ... 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 your vehicle For ...

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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...rear window 106 3 Opening and closing windows 39 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 50 Automatic curb monitor 50 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out 50 6 Turn signals 63 High beams headlamp flasher 95 High beam assistant 95 Parking lamps 95 Check Control 72 Computer 68 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...g radio station 154 Selecting music track 165 Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers MDrive call up individual settings 52 Individually programmable 51 10 Windshield wipers 64 Rain sensor 64 11 Starting stopping engine and switching ignition on off 57 14 Steering wheel heater 51 Steering wheel adjustment 51 15 Cruise control 65 17 Opening the luggage compartment lid 35 18 H...

Page 14: ...tor and warning lamps 72 Speed of cruise control 66 7 Display for Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic 60 Engine oil level for manual transmission 212 Check Control message present 72 Odometer and trip odometer 67 Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 70 High beam assistant 95 8 Fuel gauge 68 9 Resetting trip odometer 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08...

Page 15: ...ng lamps Additional information e g on the cause and elimination of a malfunction can be opened via the Check Control system refer to page 72 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 Parking lamps low beams 93 High beams headlamp flasher 95 Handbrake appl...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...n Control Display 18 20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual Transmission 62 21 EDC Electronic Damper Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 83 22 DSC OFF Dynamic Stability Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 82 23 POWER M Engine Dynamic Control for Sequential Manual Transmission 59 24 EDC Electronic Damper Control for manual transmission 83 25 MDM M Dynamic Mode for manual transmission 81 S...

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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 20: ...ontrol Display Tone and display settings Settings for your vehicle e g for MDrive or 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 57 the fol lowing message is shown on the Control Dis play To hide the message Press the controller This displays the start m...

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 78 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 240 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: ...to spelling when entering the destination Always issue commands in the language of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the common pronunciation of the station name For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the language of the voice command system and do not use abbreviations Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent interference from ...

Page 29: ...At a glance 27 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 32: ...cle refer to Personal Profile page 31 Information on the required for maintenance is also stored in the remote control refer to Ser vice data in remote control page 216 Integrated key Press button 1 to unlock the key The integrated key fits the following locks Glove compartment refer to page 107 Driver s door refer to page 34 New remote controls To obtain additional or replace lost keys new remote...

Page 33: ... Control Display Brightness of the Control Display refer to page 77 Measuring units for consumption route distances temperature and pressure refer to page 77 12h 24h clock format refer to page 76 Date format refer to page 77 Language on Control Display refer to page 78 Lighting settings Triple turn signal activation refer to page 63 Welcome lamps refer to page 93 Pathway lighting refer to page 94 ...

Page 34: ...shers 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 Press the button The interior lamps the courtesy lamps and the welcome lamps are switched on Setting unlock...

Page 35: ...s 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 Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settin...

Page 36: ...the key once unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler door 2 Turning the key a second time unlocks the remaining doors and the luggage compart ment lid Convenient operation You also have the option of operating the win dows and the glass sunroof from the driver s door lock Turn and hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one i...

Page 37: ...est or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors f...

Page 38: ...o bay The luggage compartment lid is unlocked Manual release If an electrical malfunction should occur you can unlock the luggage compartment lid manu ally 1 Grasp the rear seat 1 at the front edge and remove from the mounts 2 Take out the rear seat 2 Pull the ring The luggage compartment lid is unlocked and opens Only grasp the emergency release by the ring otherwise injuries can occur Reinstalli...

Page 39: ... again Switching off alarm Unlock the vehicle using the remote control refer to page 32 Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp under the interior rear view mirror flashes continuously the sys tem is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking doors hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed Even if you do not close th...

Page 40: ...ot possible until after approx 2 seconds The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previ ously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control Therefore please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginnin...

Page 41: ...n lock refer to page 57 If you take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running a warning lamp lights up In addition a message appears on the Control Display As long as no remote control is detected it is only possible to restart the engine within approx 10 seconds after it is switched off Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio w...

Page 42: ...losing Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if for example ice on the window prevents normal closing pro ceed as follows 1 Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens s...

Page 43: ...oint The following movements are also automatic Press the switch with the sunroof open the sunroof is raised all the way When the sunroof is raised briefly press the switch in the opening direction The sunroof is opened all the way Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the roof opening...

Page 44: ...screwdriver from the onboard tool kit refer to page 222 2 Insert the Allen wrench into the opening provided Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction The arrow below indi cates the rotation direction for closing Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 45: ...emely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 88 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 ...

Page 46: ...in the shoulder area This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus cles Lumbar support You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper hips and spinal column receive sup plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed upright sitting position Increase or decrease curvature press front or rear sect...

Page 47: ...eat exterior rearview mirrors and steering wheel The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory Storing 1 Switch on radio readiness or ignition refer to page 57 2 Set the desired seat exterior mirror and steering wheel positions 3 Press the button The LED in the button lights up 4 Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 The LED goes out Requesting Do not request a position from th...

Page 48: ...sary Turn the controller until Door locks is selected and press the controller 6 Select Central locking and press the con troller 7 Select Last seat pos and press the con troller 8 Select After unlocking or After door opened 9 Press the controller To cancel the request Select Deactivated and press the controller Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury ...

Page 49: ...the proper function of the head restraint On seats with a shoulder support you adjust the distance to the back of the head with the shoulder support refer to page 44 Adjusting side extensions You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position Rear seats height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and push th...

Page 50: ...les integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position Damage to safety belts When subjected to strain due to an acci dent or in the event of damage replace the safety belts the belt tensioners and any child restraint systems and have the belt anchor...

Page 51: ...ve the controller to the left or right to select Driver or Passenger 5 Turn the controller to adjust the distribu tion The setting is applied Temperature distribution with active seat ventilation The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Move the controller to the left to open Cli mate 3...

Page 52: ...outer edges of their mirror glass Folding mirrors in and out Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors in and out up to a speed of approx 20 mph 30 km h This is advantageous for example in car washes narrow streets or for bringing mir rors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h...

Page 53: ...rs of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror either Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving There is a risk of acci dent as the result of unexpected movement The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions Storing steering wheel positions refer to Seat mirror and steering wheel memory on page 45 Easy entry exit To facilitate entry and ...

Page 54: ...ide the phone book or last dis played list of stored phone numbers Next entertainment source To change the audio source 5 Select the desired function and press the controller Operating the function Press the button on the steering wheel If you have programmed Navigation voice instructions for the button Switch voice instructions on off Press button longer To repeat the last voice instruction Press...

Page 55: ...rn the controller to select the desired set ting Unchanged retains the current setting made outside of MDrive 7 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating settings Press the button on the steering wheel The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The settings made on the Control Display for the functions contained in MDrive are active ...

Page 56: ...automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 89 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 Af...

Page 57: ...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 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 child s seat Child restraint system with tether strap Only use the tether strap mounting p...

Page 58: ...e center armrest somewhat toward the front 2 Guide retaining strap through the opening 3 Fold back the center armrest 4 Attach the retaining strap hook to the mounting point 5 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 airbag...

Page 59: ...dio readiness or the ignition on and off Manual transmission the engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission when you press the Start Stop button with the brake depressed and the selector lever in position P or N the engine starts Radio readiness Some electronic systems consumers are ready for operation The last information of ...

Page 60: ...t Stop button Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle refer to page 38 1 Firmly apply the handbrake 2 Depress brake pedal 3 Place selector lever in position N 4 Press the Start Stop button If the engine does not start shift back to the last selector lever position selected refer to the instrument cluster display or the select...

Page 61: ...ided 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 3rd or 4th gear could result in engine damage Whe...

Page 62: ...age 52 Please activate the P 500 Sport program with MDrive For the programs P 500 and P 500 Sport the LED in the POWER button lights up Manual transmission The P 400 program is activated after each engine start You can select the programs P 400 P 500 and P 500 Sport with the button on the steer ing wheel refer to MDrive on page 52 Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic The concept The SMG ...

Page 63: ...he right toward D S again Starting off is also possible on a level road sur face in second gear e g in case of ice In the following situations the Sequential Man ual Transmission thinks for you Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina tion of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be execut...

Page 64: ... available when the DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated refer to page 81 If DSC is activated the system switches from program 6 to program 5 To maintain vehicle stability always acti vate DSC whenever possible Selecting driving program with button in center console Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster refer to page 61 Selecti...

Page 65: ... rpm is reached the entire tachometer begins to flash When the maximum rpm is exceeded the fuel supply is cut off to protect the engine Always avoid engine speeds in this range Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To turn off manually press the lever to the resistance point Atypically rapid flash...

Page 66: ...stance point The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Rain sensor The wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rain intensity The rain sen sor is located on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating rain sensor Press the button arrow 3 The LED in the but ton lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the...

Page 67: ...ired with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations In order to maintain the mixture ratio mix the washer fluid before filling Capacity Approx 5 3 US quarts 5 liters Cruise control The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx 20 mph 30 km h and higher The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering co...

Page 68: ...taining 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 clutch when you shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever when the DSC com...

Page 69: ...ed warning field arrow 2 change depending on the engine temperature As the engine temper ature rises the permissible engine speed also increases Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange warning field whenever possible Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn ing field At high revs in this range the flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine Coolant temperature Shou...

Page 70: ...e 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 Time and outside temperature Cruising range Average fuel consumption Oil level refer to Checking engine oil level on page 212 Manual transmission The cruising range average fuel con sumption and oil level are shown in the...

Page 71: ...o call up the computer via iDrive For operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller to the right to open Navigation Without navigation system Open Car Data 3 Select Car Data and press the controller 4 Select Onboard info and press the con troller Estimated time of arrival at destination and remaining distance Entering a distance manually in...

Page 72: ... consumption Starting or stopping the trip computer or reset ting all values 1 Select Set and press the controller 2 Select the desired menu item 3 Press the controller Display options You can display the computer or the trip com puter in the assistance window 1 Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Onboard info or Trip computer 3 Pr...

Page 73: ... more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for service or a legally man dated inspection is approaching Please arrange a service appointment The service deadline has already passed Entering deadlines for legally required inspections Make sure the...

Page 74: ...onitored systems This kind of Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display Indicator and warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors means that a Check Control message has been generated The symbol continues to be ...

Page 75: ... have been rectified They cannot be hidden If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succession Other messages are hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Press the button longer The first stored message is displayed 2 Press the button When the button is pressed again a differ ent message is displayed Displaying addit...

Page 76: ... consecutively when you switch off the ignition Before the display disappears you can display the messages once again Press the CHECK button for approx 2 seconds If several mes sages are present you can continue to press the CHECK button to view them in succession The display goes out after a short time when you press the CHECK button again for approx 2 seconds Speed limit You can enter a speed an...

Page 77: ...d press the control ler Starting stopping or resetting Select Start and press the controller The stopwatch starts at the displayed time Select Reset and press the controller The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it was running beforehand Select Stop and press the controller This stops the timer Taking an intermediate time reading Select Interim time and press the controller The interim time ap...

Page 78: ...r to set the hours and press the controller 2 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller The changed time is stored Switching on hour signal You will hear three tones just before the top of each hour Select Hour memo and press the controller The hour signal is activated The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting 12h 24h format 1 Select Time format a...

Page 79: ... the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Display settings and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Brightness is selected and press the controller 6 If necessary move the controller to the right to select Display 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is ...

Page 80: ... opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Language Units and press the controller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Languages is selected and press the controller 6 Select Text language and press the con troller 7 Select and activate the desired language by pressing the controller The setting is st...

Page 81: ...ing approx 165 ft 50 m or at over approx 20 mph 30 km h the system is switched off and the LED goes out You can reactivate the system manually as needed Signal tones When nearing an object the position is corre spondingly indicated by an interval tone Thus an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker etc As the distance between ve...

Page 82: ...he sensors again before or after a continuous tone already sounds Higher protruding objects e g ledges cannot be detected For this reason drive with care otherwise there is a danger of personal injury or property damage Loud sources of sound inside and outside the vehicle could drown out the PDC signal tone Driving stability control systems Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems de...

Page 83: ...braking at the wheels until the abso lute driving limit is reached Additional steering corrections may also be required in this driving state The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time the engine is started With the M Dynamic Mode activated sta bilizing interventions are only carried out to a reduced degree Take action yourself oth erwise there is a risk of an accident To maintain vehicle stabili...

Page 84: ...ty control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up yellow together with the indi cator lamps for ABS DSC and Tire Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor A message appears on the Control Dis play The driving stability control sys tems have failed While you may con tinue you should remember to proceed cautiously and drive defensively while avoiding full brake applications The Tire Pre...

Page 85: ...manual transmission Be sure to avoid riding the clutch for longer peri ods Your BMW M5 is equipped with an overload protection for the clutch Riding the clutch for longer periods is detected and the engine man agement system limits the engine speed to pro tect the clutch This can result in the vehicle fail ing to accelerate when the clutch pedal is partially depressed EDC Electronic Damping Contro...

Page 86: ...ions the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Driving with snow chains Initializing system The initialization finishes during driving which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically The system is...

Page 87: ...concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dropped consid erably in one or several tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be reset at the correct tire inflation pressure Always use wheels with TPM electronics oth erwise fault free operation of the sys...

Page 88: ...2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Settings and press the controller 4 Select Vehicle Tires and press the con troller 5 Change to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until TPM is selected and press the controller 6 Start the engine but do not start driving 7 Select Reset and press the controller 8 Select Yes and press the controller 9 Start to drive The tires are shown in gr...

Page 89: ...r tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety fea ture your vehicle has been equipped with a tire 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 pro...

Page 90: ... adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags cover them or modify them in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag restraint system from the vehicle Do not modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air bag system This category includes the uphol stery in the center of the steering wheel on the instrument panel the doors and the roof pillars alon...

Page 91: ... ball mats or other items onto the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by BMW Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below Otherwise a cor rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured Operating state of front passenger airbags Depending on the vehicle s equipment the arrangement of the switches and indicator lamps may d...

Page 92: ...Up Display The concept With the Head Up Display important informa tion is projected into the driver s field of view e g navigation instructions This enables you to take in this information without looking away from the road Switching on off Press the button Selecting displays iDrive for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller to open...

Page 93: ...urrent engine speed highlighted 2 Advance warning field of tachometer 3 Red warning field of tachometer also refer to Tachometer on page 67 4 Speed 5 Gear display For information on the shift lights in the tachometer refer to page 63 Setting brightness The brightness of the display is adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the basic setting With the low beams switched on...

Page 94: ...distorted please have the basic setting checked at a BMW center Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield complies with the require ments of the Head Up Display to enable a pre cise display A film in the windshield prevents the double images from being displayed Windshield replacement should be carried out by a BMW center or a workshop that works according...

Page 95: ...control In switch position 3 the system activates the low beams and switches them on or off in response 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 94 In the situations described...

Page 96: ...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 parking lamps light up after the ignition is swit...

Page 97: ...r right You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down beyond the resistance point arrow 3 The roadside parking lamps drain the bat tery Do not leave them switched on for long periods of time otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine Switching off Briefly press the lever in the o...

Page 98: ...trians 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 windshield is fogged up dirty or covered with sticker...

Page 99: ...low beams switched on Interior lamps The interior lamps footwell lamps door entry lighting and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically With the courtesy lamps LED lights are pro vided in the outside rearview mirrors to illumi nate the exterior area around the doors To protect the battery all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx 15 min utes after radio readiness is switched off refer to...

Page 100: ...moving 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 park...

Page 101: ...uch 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 t...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 107: ...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 108: ... 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 109: ...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 110: ...r arm rest into the desired position Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle s speaker system AUX IN connection refer to page 170 USB audio interface refer to page 171 Storage compartments Storage compartments are located in the cen ter console and in the rear Storage nets are located on the bac...

Page 111: ...p holders other wise damage could result Opening Briefly press the button Closing Press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder Ashtray front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover Emptying Press the button refer to arrow The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter front Press in the lighter with the engine running or the ignition switched on The lighter can be removed...

Page 112: ...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 In rear center console Depending on the equipment the sockets in the rear are covered with caps or equipped with a lighter Refer to Cigarette lighter ...

Page 113: ...g lever in the cargo bay 4 The unlocked rear backrest moves forward slightly Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint Closing 1 Fold the rear backrest into the seating posi tion and engage When you return the seat to its upright position make sure that the catch engages properly If it is not properly engaged transported cargo could enter the vehicle dur ing braking or evasive maneuvers and ...

Page 114: ...bag 4 Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER Only stow clean skis in the ski bag Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage Securing cargo After loading secure the ski bag and its con tents Tighten the retaining strap on the ten sioning buckle for this purpose Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could endanger vehic...

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Page 117: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 118: ...fore drive reservedly during the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive in a reserved manner during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km With manual t...

Page 119: ...s are wet or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency o...

Page 120: ...cupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or YYY kg as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving con ditions may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in 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 cap...

Page 121: ... weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 239 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws You should never transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle s occupants during abrupt brak ing or evasive maneuvers Use only the lashing eye...

Page 122: ...arance is maintained for raising the glass sunroof and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compart ment lid Secure roof mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip Drive smoothly Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers Take corners gently Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 123: ...nformation on warming up refer to Tachometer on page 67 and Engine oil tem perature on page 68 Compound brake Your BMW M5 has a high performance brake system with perforated compound brake rotors Due to the special structural features of these brake rotors function noises occur during brak ing but this has no effect on the performance operating safety and stability of the brakes Braking correctly ...

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Page 125: ... 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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ... be started immediately Select Add to destination list and press the controller The destination is stored in the destination list refer to page 133 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 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...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 126 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 137: ...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 126 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller Deleting individual destinations from address book 1 Select Address ...

Page 138: ...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 126 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 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ... 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 142: ...on last selected can be displayed hidden refer to Selecting destination via informa tion on page 132 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 143: ...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 144: ...l 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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 140 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 149: ... 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 151: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...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 contro...

Page 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...rongest signal refer to page 156 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 157: ... 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 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 163: ... 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 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...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 168: ...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 169: ...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 170: ... 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 171: ...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 172: ...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 173: ...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 174: ...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 175: ...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 177: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...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 182: ... 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 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ... entries you will be supported by announcements or questions in many cases The same prerequisites as for operation via iDrive apply refer to page 182 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 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ... 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...

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Page 203: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 204: ...ow the safety precautions posted at the filling station Otherwise there is a danger of personal injury or property damage Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Avoid raising the filler nozzle during refueling otherwise this leads to premature pump shutoff a reduced efficiency of the fuel va...

Page 205: ...uel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship The use of poor quality...

Page 206: ...ure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes and tire brands respectively approved and recommended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressure for your tires observe the follow ing Tire s...

Page 207: ...e tire coding DOT 1008 indicates that the tire was manufactured in week 10 of 2008 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa 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 indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 245 45 R 18 100 V XL M S 35 240 38 260 35 240 38 260...

Page 208: ...droplaning 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 heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temp...

Page 209: ...d out properly there is a dan ger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Make sure that the new wheels are bal anced Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires as driving safety may be impaired The causes for this include the possi bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age which can result in a limited service life The right w...

Page 210: ... out initialization the system will automatically learn the changed state grad ually during driving This may be noticeable from the clutch opening and closing briefly Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sid...

Page 211: ...eference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment state To do this reinitialize the system refer to After changing wheels tires Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 212: ...e 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 You cannot start off with the hood open 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 other...

Page 213: ...eck for engine oil refer to Adding engine oil page 214 2 Expansion tank for coolant refer to page 215 3 Starting aid terminal refer to page 232 4 Body ground negative terminal 5 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems refer to page 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 214: ...evel must be between the two marks A new measurement is automatically taken after each engine start Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being determined This process takes about 1 minute when stopped on a level surface If the engine oil has been topped off the measurement of the oil level can take up to 30 minutes 3 Oil level at minimum Add a maximum of 1 US quart 1 liter of engine oil...

Page 215: ...e to upper field if necessary Turn the controller until Service requirements is selected and press the controller 6 Change to the second field from the top if necessary Turn the controller until Engine oil level is selected and press the control ler The oil level is displayed Possible messages Engine oil level O K No measurement available Updating engine oil level measurement The engine oil level ...

Page 216: ...ding to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil selected has critical significance for the operation and service life of an engine BMW continuously approves spe cific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing Do not use oil additives as these may result in engine damage Your BMW cen...

Page 217: ...the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Checking coolant level 1 Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter clockwise to allow any accumulated pres sure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct when the upper end of the float rod is at the same height as the uppe...

Page 218: ...r 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 Ser vice Advisor when you take your veh...

Page 219: ... misfiring of the engine In this case you 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...

Page 220: ...o 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 238 If necessary fold in the outside rearview mirrors refer to page 50 Maximum permissible tire width Preparations for driving into the car wash Deactivate rain se...

Page 221: ...sive 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 stone damage or scr...

Page 222: ... 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 When inserting into place make sure that the...

Page 223: ...ctrical components can occur CD DVD player Do 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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 224: ...you may be burned Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system turn off the systems consumers involved to prevent short circuits from occurring To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer For information on how to care for the head lamps please follow the instructions on page 218 For bulbs for which changing...

Page 225: ...ing lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime running lamps turn the cover cap to the left and remove Turning lamps turn the sealing cap to the left and remove Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps daytime running lamps H8 bulb 35 watts 1 Turn the bulb in the direction of the arrow in the opposite direction on the other side and remove 2 Remove the connector and replace the bulb Turning lamps H3...

Page 226: ...ned using LED technol ogy In the event of a malfunction please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Backup lamps 16 watt bulb W16W Other lamps 21 watt bulb P21W 1 Turn signal 2 Tail lamp and brake lamp 3 Backup lamp 4 Brake lamp 5 Reflector 6 Tail lamp 7 Side marker lamp Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technol...

Page 227: ...r as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground Switch on the hazard warning flashers Apply the handbrake and engage the first or reverse gear Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out side the immediate 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 app...

Page 228: ...r sealing bottle 5 Compressor 6 On Off switch 7 Pressure gauge for indicating tire inflation pressure 8 Button for reducing tire inflation pressure 9 Connecting hose for connecting compres sor and sealant bottle or compressor and wheel Connector cable and connecting hose are stored on underside of compressor Using M Mobility System To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System proceed as follow...

Page 229: ... on compressor position I To check cur rently set inflation pressure briefly switch off device Do not allow compressor to run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be dam aged Reduce inflation pressure press button 8 or turn screw 8 on pressure gauge If the inflation pressure is not held drive the vehicle again refer to Distributing sealant Then repeat steps 1 to 4 once...

Page 230: ...d rattling noises later on note the posi tions of the tools before removing them then return them to their initial positions after com pleting work 1 Chock 2 Vehicle jack 3 Lug wrench The tools are located in the hollow of the spare wheel Spare wheel 1 Pull back lock 1 fold open tensioning lock 2 completely and loosen the belt 3 2 Remove the cover 4 3 Remove the tool mount form the spare tire and ...

Page 231: ... The tightening torque is 88 5 lb ft 120 Nm 2 Check and correct the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamina tion Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss 3 Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor refer to page 84 and the Sequential Manual Trans mission refer to After changing wheels tires on page 208 ...

Page 232: ...The positions must be stored again refer to page 45 Time and date Must be updated again refer to page 76 Radio Radio stations must be stored again refer to page 156 Navigation system You must wait until the system becomes functional again refer to page 124 Glass roof electric It may only be possible to raise the glass roof The system must be initialized refer to page 41 Power windows The pinch pre...

Page 233: ...ds 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 descriptio...

Page 234: ...components while the engine is running Care fully adhere to the following sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah This information can be found on the bat tery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting veh...

Page 235: ...fluids to start the engine Tow starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations for tow starting and towing Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being towed Using tow fitting Always keep the screw in tow fitting with the vehicle It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com partment lid refer to...

Page 236: ...y will be sharply limited during cornering When mounted at an angle the tow bar will exert lateral forces tending to push the vehicle sideways Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings as attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to damage With tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components ...

Page 237: ...on the hazard warning flashers comply with country specific regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 57 3 Tow start in selector lever position N 4 Move the selector lever into the drive posi tion and pull toward within 2 seconds The correct gear will be selected and engaged automatically 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn ing flashers ...

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Page 239: ...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 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 240: ...in cmμ 305 1 4 999 No of cylinders 10 Maximum output hp 500 at engine speed rpm 7 750 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 383 520 at engine speed rpm 6 100 All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 40 7 ft 12 4 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 600 738 08 08 BMW AG ...

Page 241: ...s kg 5 071 2 300 Load lbs kg 1 058 480 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 403 1 090 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 800 1 270 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo bay capacity cu ft l 17 7 500 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel grade page 203 of that reserve US gal liters approx 4 15 Window and headlamp washer system US quarts liters approx 5 3 5 For more details page 64...

Page 242: ...tion Assistance window trip computer or Assistance window onboard info To change scale in assistance window 124 Assistance window scale feet or Assistance window scale miles Function Command To open phone 177 Phone To dial phone number 183 Dial number To display phone book 184 A to Z To select from the phone book 184 Call or Dial name To display Top 8 185 Top 8 To redial 184 Redial To display Rece...

Page 243: ...s along route 141 Route list To switch on voice instructions 141 Navigation info on To switch off voice instructions 141 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 142 Repeat navigation info To open route 139 Route menu To open New route 142 New route To display current position 145 Current position Function Command Function Command To open Car Data 69 Car data To display computer 69 Onboard...

Page 244: ...pen Presets of the satellite radio 162 SAT radio presets To open All channels of the satellite radio 162 SAT radio all channels To open Categories of the satellite radio 162 SAT radio categories To open CD player 164 CD menu To switch on CD player 164 CD To open CD changer 164 CD changer menu To switch on CD changer 164 CD changer To select a CD in the CD changer 164 CD 1 6 To select music track 1...

Page 245: ...en Steering wheel buttons 51 Steering wheel buttons To open MDrive 52 MDrive To open Lighting 63 Lighting To open Service requirements 193 70 Service requirements To open Service 70 193 Service To open BMW Service settings settings 196 BMW service settings To display Check Control messages 73 Check Control messages To open Head Up Display 90 Head Up Display To set brightness of Control Display 77 ...

Page 246: ...omatic 99 manual 100 Airing refer to Ventilation 102 Air recirculation AUC Automatic recirculated air control 101 recirculated air mode 101 Air recirculation refer to Recirculated air mode 101 Air recirculation on off 52 Air supply automatic climate control 98 Air volume 100 AKI refer to Fuel quality 203 Alarm system 37 avoiding unintentional alarms 37 interior motion sensor 37 switching off alarm...

Page 247: ...137 Avoid highways in navigation 137 Avoiding freeways for navigation 136 Avoiding unintentional alarms 37 Avoid tollroads in navigation 137 Axle loads refer to Weights 239 A Z 184 B Backrest 53 Backrest contour refer to Lumbar support 44 Backrests refer to Seats 43 Backrest width 44 Back seats refer to Rear seats Backup lamps replacing bulbs 224 Balance tone control 152 Band aids refer to First a...

Page 248: ...D player 221 chrome components 219 displays 220 exterior 218 fine wooden components 220 hand washing 219 headlamps 219 high pressure cleaning jets 218 interior 220 leather 220 light alloy wheels 219 paint 219 plastic components 220 rubber gaskets 219 safety belts 220 sensors and cameras 220 upholstery and cloth covered paneling 220 windows 219 wiper blades 219 Cargo refer to Cargo loading 118 secu...

Page 249: ...start refer to Starting engine 58 Comfort access 38 replacing battery remote control 39 Comfort area refer to Around the center console 14 Comfort with EDC 83 Communication 182 192 1 93 195 Compact Disc refer to CD changer 164 refer to CD player 164 Compartment for remote control refer to Ignition lock 57 Compartments refer to Storage compartments 108 Compressed audio files 164 Computer 68 clock 6...

Page 250: ...e of voice instructions 142 Destination list for navigation 133 Destinations recently driven to 133 Details in audio mode 166 172 Details in radio mode 162 Detour in navigation 145 Dial in mobile phone mode 183 Dial number 183 Digital clock 68 Digital radio refer to High Definition Radio 158 Dimensions 238 Directional indicators refer to Turn signals 63 Direction announcements refer to Voice instr...

Page 251: ...83 Electronic oil level check 212 Emergency operation refer to Manual operation door lock 34 driver s door 34 fuel filler door 202 luggage compartment lid 36 Emergency operation refer to Moving manually glass sunroof 41 Emergency release for luggage compartment lid in cargo bay 36 Emergency request 231 Emergency services refer to Roadside Assistance 232 Enabled services 197 Enabled TeleServices 19...

Page 252: ...to Tire condition 206 spare wheel 228 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 85 warning lamp 85 86 Flat Tire Monitor 84 false alarms 84 initializing system 84 snow chains 208 system limits 84 warning lamp 85 Fluid reservoir refer to Filler neck for washer fluid 65 FM reception range 150 154 FM waveband 154 Folding rear backrest 111 Fold over rear backrest 111 Footbrake refer to Braking safely 117 Footwell lamp...

Page 253: ...uring cargo 119 Height refer to Dimensions 238 Height adjustment seats 44 steering wheel 51 High beam assistant 95 97 High beams 95 headlamp flasher 95 indicator lamp 13 High Definition Radio 158 High pressure cleaning jets 218 219 High water refer to Driving through water 117 Hills 117 Holder for cups 109 Home address in navigation 136 Homepage of BMW 4 Hood 210 Horn 10 Hot exhaust system 116 Hou...

Page 254: ... Instrument panel refer to Instrument cluster 12 Integrated key 30 Integrated universal remote control 105 Interesting destination for navigation 132 Interim time 75 Interior lamps 97 switching on with remote control 33 Interior motion sensor 37 switching off 38 Interior rearview mirror 51 automatic dimming feature 51 Intermittent mode of the wipers 64 J Jacking points 228 Joystick refer to iDrive...

Page 255: ...models 216 Maintenance system 216 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 72 Manual air distribution 100 Manual in radio mode 155 Manual operation door lock 34 driver s door 34 fuel filler door 202 glass sunroof 41 luggage compartment lid 36 Manual transmission 59 tow starting 234 Map direction of travel 140 Map display 140 Map facing north 140 Map for navigation changing scale 140 destination...

Page 256: ...on via map 131 selecting route criteria 136 starting destination guidance 138 switching off refer to Terminating continuing destination guidance 138 terminating continuing destination guidance 138 voice instructions 141 volume adjustment 142 Navigation voice instructions 52 141 Neck support refer to Head restraints 46 New address in navigation 134 New destination 126 131 New remote control 30 New ...

Page 257: ...rotection system glass sunroof electric 41 power windows 40 Plasters refer to First aid kit 232 Plug in unit for remote control refer to Ignition lock 57 Polish 220 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter 102 Position refer to Displaying current position 145 Position refer to Storing current position 134 POWER 53 POWER refer to M Engine Dynamic Control 59 Power failure 230 Power wind...

Page 258: ...acing battery 39 Removing condensation on the windows 100 Repeat directory in audio mode 167 Repeat in audio mode 167 Repeat track in audio mode 167 Replacement fuses 230 Replacement of tires refer to Changing wheels 227 Replacement remote control refer to New remote controls 30 Replacing bulbs refer to Lamps and bulbs 222 Replacing tires 207 Replacing wheels tires refer to New wheels and tires 20...

Page 259: ...ry 45 shoulder support 44 sitting safely 43 storing the setting 45 ventilation refer to Active seat ventilation 49 Securing load refer to Securing cargo 119 with ski bag refer to Securing cargo 112 Select as destination 132 195 Select current speed 75 Selecting audio sources refer to Operation via iDrive 150 Selecting frequency manually 155 Selecting menu items 20 Selecting route 136 Selection opt...

Page 260: ...9 using 176 Snow chains 208 Socket for Onboard Diagnostics interface 217 Socket for remote control refer to Ignition lock 57 Sockets refer to Connecting electrical devices 110 Soft closure aid refer to Automatic soft closing 35 Song search on CD refer to Sampling tracks 166 SOS refer to Initiating an emergency request 231 Sound distribution in audio mode front rear fader 152 right left balance 152...

Page 261: ...ead Light 95 Symbols 4 indicator warning lamps 13 navigation system 144 status information 21 traffic information with navigation system 142 T Tachometer 67 Tail lamps 224 replacing bulbs 224 Tank contents refer to Capacities 239 Target cursor for navigation 131 Technical alterations refer to For your own safety 5 Technical data 238 capacities 239 dimensions 238 Telematics refer to BMW Assist 191 ...

Page 262: ...Pressure Monitor 85 resetting system 86 system limits 85 warning lamp 86 Tracks random sequence 167 sampling on CD 166 selecting with CD 165 Traction control refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 81 Traffic information for navigation depiction in route map 144 displaying 143 during destination guidance 145 symbols 144 Traffic information with navigation 142 Traffic Info settings 143 Traffic jam d...

Page 263: ...osity 214 Voice refer to Destination guidance with voice instructions 141 Voice command system overview 24 short commands 240 Voice instructions for navigation system 141 muting 52 repeating 52 142 switching on off 52 141 volume 142 Voice phone book 188 Volume 150 audio sources 150 cargo bay 239 fuel tank refer to Capacities 239 mobile phone 182 setting speed dependent 152 voice instructions 142 w...

Page 264: ... storage 208 Wiper blades replacement 222 Wiper system 64 rain sensor 64 washer fluid 65 windshield washer nozzles 65 With highways in navigation 137 Word matching principle for navigation 137 Working in the engine compartment 210 Wrenches screwdrivers refer to Onboard toolkit 222 X Xenon lamps 222 replacing bulbs 222 Y Your individual vehicle programmable button on steering wheel 51 settings refe...

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