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3.

"Language:"

4.

Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Switch between a standard dialog and a short
dialog.

1.

"Settings"

2.

"Language/Units"

3.

"Speech mode:"

4.

Select the desired dialog.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.

Brightness of the Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can
change the basic setting.

1.

"Settings"

2.

"Control display"

3.

"Brightness"

4.

Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.

5.

Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example,
the brightness control may not be clearly visi-
ble.

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Summary of Contents for 2010 323i

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

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

Page 4: ...excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 09 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...actical interior accessories Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving Navigation 124 Navigation system 125 Destination entry 134 Destination guidance 140 What to do if Entertainment 144 On off and tone 147 Radio 150 Satellite radio 155 CD DVD player and CD changer 162 Music collection 167 External devices Communications 174 Telephone 186 Contacts 188 BMW Assist Mobility 196 Refueling 201 W...

Page 6: ...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 opt...

Page 7: ...n safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for...

Page 8: ...Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehi...

Page 9: ...s trator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada Defect Investigations and Recalls may call 1 800 333 0510 toll free from anywhere in Canada or 1 613 993 9851 from the Ottawa region and from othe...

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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 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...utomatic curb monitor 47 1 Safety switch for electric rear windows 36 2 Opening and closing windows 36 5 Parking lamps 92 Low beams 92 Automatic headlamp control 92 Adaptive light control 93 High beam assistant 94 6 Fog lamps 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ield wipers 59 Rain sensor 59 Sports Wagon Rear window wiper 60 10 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 54 Telephone Accepting and ending a call dial ing the selected phone number redialing if no phone number is selected Volume Activating deactivating voice acti vation system 22 Changing the radio station Interrupting a traffic bulletin Selecting a music track Scrolling t...

Page 14: ...tor and warning lamps 77 8 Display for Position of automatic transmission 56 Computer 71 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 73 Odometer and trip odometer 69 High beam assistant 94 Checking engine oil level 219 Settings and information 72 There is a Check Control message 77 9 Fuel gauge 70 10 Resetting the trip odometer 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 0...

Page 15: ...he Control Display e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 77 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 notify you that certain functions are active High beams headlamp flasher 94 Fog lamps 95 Lamp flashes DSC or DTC is regulating the p...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...7 Controller 16 Can be turned pressed or moved in four directions 18 Buttons on the controller 16 Selecting menus directly 19 Programmable memory keys 20 20 Switching entertainment audio sources on off and adjusting volume 144 21 Ejecting a CD DVD 155 Air distribution to the windshield 98 Air distribution to the upper body area 98 Air distribution to the footwell 98 Automatic air distribution and ...

Page 18: ...t equipment Controls 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 Move in four directions arrow 3 Turn arrow 4 Push arrow 5 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other road users by being distracted ...

Page 19: ... items shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller A new menu is displayed or the function is exe cuted Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Set tings Changing between panels After selecting a menu item e g Radio a new menu is displayed on a pa...

Page 20: ...elected menu Adjusting settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 3 Press the controller to confirm the setting The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set tings can be selected that are currently not vis ible Example setting the clock 1 Press the MENU button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Setti...

Page 21: ...y Traffic bulletins are switched off Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system SwitchingtheControlDisplay off on 1 Press the OPTION button 2 Switch off Control display Press the controller to switch on Professional navigation system split screen Additional information e g from the computer can be display...

Page 22: ...structions for the navigation on off 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol using the controller 4 Press the desired key for longer than two seconds Executing a function Press the button The function is executed immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying memory key assignments Touch the button with a finger Do not wear gloves or use obje...

Page 23: ...every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically Destinationsearch the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for which data are available Town city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail able on the Control Display Symbol Function Press the controller dele...

Page 24: ...the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice activation system is ready to receive spo ken commands 2 Say the command The command appears on the Control Dis play This symbol appears on the Control Display when you can enter additional commands If no further commands are possible continue by operating the item of equipment via iD...

Page 25: ...nds bear in mind the follow ing Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection Pronounce the commands and digits smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses This also applies when spelling out and saying a full word ...

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Page 27: ...ide you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set tings stored for it are called up and imple mented This mea...

Page 29: ...id tailgate Fuel filler flap Operating from outside Via the remote control Via the door lock In cars with Comfort Access via the han dles on the driver s and front passenger doors In addition if the remote control is used the interior lamps and the door s courtesy lamps are also switched on or off The alarm system is also armed or disarmed For further details of the alarm system refer to page 33 O...

Page 30: ...ch trip check that the trunk lid has not been inadvertently unlocked Sports Wagon Unlocking the tailgate Press the button for approx 1 second The tailgate opens a short distance regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked The tailgate swings back and up when opened Ensure that there is sufficient clearance To avoid locking yourself out by accident do not place the remote control in the cargo a...

Page 31: ... set the way in which the car is unlocked refer to page 27 In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort Access only the driver s door can be locked via the door lock To lock all doors the fuel filler flap and the trunk lid at once 1 With the doors closed lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking sys tem in the interior refer to page 30 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front pas ...

Page 32: ...l locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the safety 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...

Page 33: ...refer to page 110 the roller cover is raised Before closing the tailgate press the roller cover downward until it engages Opening manually Sports Wagon In the event of an electrical malfunction 1 From the cargo area swing the cover on the tailgate upward 2 Pull the ring upward The tailgate is unlocked 3 Open the tailgate and close the cover again The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed shu...

Page 34: ... of the trunk lid tailgate is clear otherwise inju ries may result Sedan Sports Wagon Sports Wagon openingand closing the rear window Small items can be loaded and unloaded quickly when the rear window is opened sepa rately When the button on the roller cover is pressed refer to page 110 the roller cover is raised Before closing the rear window press the roller cover downward until it engages Pres...

Page 35: ... you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the button for at least three seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching off an alarm Unlock the car with the remote control refer to page 27 Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock Indicator lamp displays The indicator lamp under the inside rear view mirror flashes continuously the sys tem is armed The indicato...

Page 36: ...k lid tailgate can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx 2 seconds The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control cur rently in use is inside the vehicle Comparison to the standard remote control In general there is no difference be...

Page 37: ...ion Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves If this happens open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key To start the engine afterward insert the remote control into the ignition lock Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine the engine cannot be started The remote control i...

Page 38: ...ndow reopens slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window s travel path prior to closing it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc tions such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Do not install any accessories that might inter fere with window movement Otherwise the pinch protection system could be impaired Closing with...

Page 39: ... is removed or the igni tion is switched off you can still operate the roof for approx 1 minute as long as no door has been opened Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur ing closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof or during closing from the raised position the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly Despi...

Page 40: ...roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position as this would damage the mechanism Opening closing Sliding visor The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep arately when the roof is in the closed or raised position Press the switch backwards to the resis tance point The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the sw...

Page 41: ...o thirds closed or during closing from the raised position the closing movement is interrupted and the panorama glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof s travel path prior to closing it otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions such as very thin objects and the roof would con tinue ...

Page 42: ...len wrench supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 229 into the opening provided Move the pan orama glass roof in the desired direction 6 Reinstall the control unit and reattach the lamp cover Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 43: ... provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 90 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an increas...

Page 44: ...e adjustment instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop erly Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back ...

Page 45: ...ral support pads Press the front or rear end of the switch Backrest width decreases or increases accord ingly Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a...

Page 46: ...re in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation either of which could result in per sonal injury For technical reasons the head restraint cannot be removed Front seats Height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down Rear seats Height adjustment To raise pull up To lower press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down The center...

Page 47: ... in memory Storing 1 Switch on radio readiness or the ignition refer to page 54 2 Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the desired 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 The driver s seat and exterior mirror posi tions are stored for the remote control cur rently in use Call up Do not call up the memory while you ar...

Page 48: ...present a substitute On the rear seats the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop erly refer to page 42 Opening 1 Grasp the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the buckle 3 Guid...

Page 49: ...e other mirror or automatic curb monitor 3 Folding mirrors in and out The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually press the edge of the glass Folding mirrors in and out At driving speeds up to approx 12 mph 20 km h you ca...

Page 50: ...ming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror One photo cell is in the mirror frame see arrow the other is on the back of the mirror In order to ensure that the system functions correctly keep the photo cells clean do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield and do not affix adhesive labels or sticke...

Page 51: ...e force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be damaged Steering wheel heating Press the button The LED in the button lights up when the steer ing wheel heating is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 52: ...vation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 90 Installing child restraint systems Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions when selecting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin ished Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt section of a lap and shoulder belt Inc...

Page 53: ...ructions provided by the manufac turer of the system otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised Before installing the child seat pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are correctly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting firmly against the backrest otherwise the protective function of the seat m...

Page 54: ...hor Other wise the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident Sedan Sports Wagon 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf cargo area floor 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint sys tem Fold the anchors and if necessary the head restraints upward before use 1 Push the head res...

Page 55: ... the retaining strap taut On journeys Child safety locks for rear doors Slide down the safety lever on the rear door The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 36 if children are traveling on the rear seat Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 0...

Page 56: ...essing the start stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off Manual transmission the engine is started when you press the start stop button and depress the clutch Automatic transmission the engine is started when you press the start stop button and depress the brake Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature are dis played in...

Page 57: ...brake 2 Depress the clutch and shift to neutral posi tion 3 Press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Automatic transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Move the selector lever to position P 3 Press the start stop...

Page 58: ... slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable The brake lamps do not light up when the park ing brake is applied Manual transmission When shifting into 5th or 6th gear press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary When the gearshift lever is...

Page 59: ... P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary The rear wheels are locked R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary N Neutral You can select this in a car wash for example The vehicle can roll D Drive automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation All for ward gears are selected automatically Under normal operating conditions fuel con sumption is lowest when you ...

Page 60: ...tches back to automatic mode If the selector lever is in the M S gear plane manual mode remains active To shift up pull one of the shift paddles To shift down press one of the shift pad dles Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed b...

Page 61: ... Activating deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5 Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sen sitivity of the rain sensor Switching on wipers Press the lever upward arrow 1 The lever automatically returns to its initial posi tion when released Normal wiper speed Press once The system switches to operation in the inter mittent mode when the vehicle is st...

Page 62: ...he washer pump Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Sports Wagon rear window wiper 1 Intermittent operation When reverse gear is engaged the system switches to contin uous operation 2 Cleaning the rear window The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is...

Page 63: ...hen you drive at very low engine speeds for an extended period One lever for all functions 1 Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat ing 2 Storing and maintaining speed or deceler ating 3 Deactivating cruise control 4 Resuming a speed stored beforehand Maintaining current speed Tap the lever arrow 1 or pull it briefly arrow 2 The car s current speed is stored and main tained It is displayed on ...

Page 64: ...edal is released the stored speed is achieved again and maintained Warning lamp The warning lamp lights up when cruise control is deactivated due to control intervention by the DSC for example A message appears on the Control Display Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press the button arrow 4 The last stored speed is resumed and maintained In the following instances the stored speed is deleted and...

Page 65: ...accustomed to you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use Pay special attention to the System limitations section beginning on page 66 Braking sensation If you step on the brake pedal while the sys tem is braking pedal sensation will be slightly different from the usual Possible noises during automatic braking are normal Manual transmission You can shift gear...

Page 66: ...eased by up to 5 mph or 10 km h until the maximum speed of 110 mph or 180 km h is achieved The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road Decreasing desired speed Pull the lever arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed The other functions work analogously to those described under Increasing desired speed Selecting distance Press downward Increase distance Press upward Decrease...

Page 67: ...trol has been auto matically deactivated for example due to a driving speed below 20 mph or 30 km h or a DSC intervention A message appears on the Control Display Resuming stored desired speed and distance Briefly press the button arrow 4 The stored speed and distance are regained and maintained In the following instances the stored speed is deleted and can no longer be resumed When driving stabil...

Page 68: ...sary clean the radar sensor located in the front bumper see arrow Be sure to use particular care when removing any layers of snow or ice from the sensor The system cannot be activated if the sensor is incorrectly aligned For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID N...

Page 69: ...you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys tem to apply the brakes is also limited e g when you reduce your desired speed ...

Page 70: ... decelerates in either case you can choose to overcome the deceler ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal Your responsibility Your actions have priority at all times When you press the accelerator pedal while driving with active cruise control the automatic braking function will be temporarily interrupted Once you release the accelerator pedal the desired speed or the selected distance to...

Page 71: ...erature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased risk of black ice Black ice can also form at temperatures above 377 36 You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident Odometer and trip odometer Resetting the trip odometer With th...

Page 72: ...e Control Display Fuel gauge Fuel tank capacity approx 16 1 gallons 61 liters You can find information on refueling on page 197 If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period when you are driving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising ra...

Page 73: ...the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed With the trip computer refer to page 72 you can have the average speed for another trip dis played To reset average speed press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running You can have the a...

Page 74: ...l consumption Resetting the fuel consumption and speed You can reset the values for average speed and average consumption 1 Select the respective menu item and press the controller 2 Press the controller again to confirm your selection Resetting the Trip computer You can reset all values 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for Selecting disp...

Page 75: ...nd pressure 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition The extent of service work required can be read out from ...

Page 76: ...st More information Detailed information on service requirements You can call up additional information on the maintenance regimen on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the ...

Page 77: ...r is highlighted 9 Turn the controller to make the adjustment 10 Press the controller to apply the setting The date entry is stored To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 223 Automatic Service Request Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted t...

Page 78: ... displayed 2 Settings Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed and then press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed and then press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format and press the controller The time format is st...

Page 79: ...2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys tems monitored This type of Check Control message includes indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and in some cases an acoustic signal and text messages at the top of the Control Display Indica...

Page 80: ...After this they are displayed again automatically They are marked with the symbol shown here Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later They are marked with the symbol shown here Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol a...

Page 81: ...ng setting or changing the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Applying your current speed as the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Select current speed 4 Press the controller The system adopts your current speed as the limit Activating deactivating the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press ...

Page 82: ...e Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the basic setting 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected 5 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use In bright conditions for example the brightness control may ...

Page 83: ...one is interrupted after approx 3 seconds If you remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors If you are driving parallel to a wall Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on PDC is malfunc tioning A message appears on the Control Display Have the system checked To avoid this problem keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in o...

Page 84: ...ar is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels In these cases DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi vidual wheels The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver Therefore do not reduce th...

Page 85: ...f xDrive and DSC help to further optimize traction and driving dynamics The xDrive four wheel drive system distributes driving power variably to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and road conditions Hill Descent Control HDC HDC is a downhill driving assistant that controls your speed on steep downhill gradients and makes it even easier to control your BMW s handling under...

Page 86: ...ased Drive off without delay after releasing the brake Otherwise the drive off assistant will no longer hold the car in place after approx 2 seconds and the car will start to roll backwards Flat Tire Monitor FTM The concept The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving In the event of pressure loss the rolling circum fer...

Page 87: ... 2 At the next opportunity check the air pres sure in all four tires If all four tires are inflated to the cor rect pressures the Flat Tire Monitor might not have been initialized The system must then be initialized 3 In the event of complete tire pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines With a light load 1 to 2...

Page 88: ...s temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre quency Status indicator on the Control Display The color of the tires represents the status of the tires and the system TPM takes into account that tire pressures change while the vehicle is being driven The tire pressures do not need to be corrected unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicat...

Page 89: ...standard equipment by design do not continue driv ing Otherwise a severe accident could result after a tire puncture if you continue driving 2 In the event of complete pressure loss 0 psi 0 kPa you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines With a light load 1 to 2 persons without luggage Approx 155 miles 250 km With a medium load 2 persons ca...

Page 90: ... failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s han dling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underin flation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates The TPMS malf...

Page 91: ...ed Drive cau tiously and think well ahead Deactivation Active steering is deactivated to perform an ini tialization A message indicates that the feature is deactivated Initialization may take several minutes If the message does not disappear during the current trip have the system checked Defect If there is a defect a corresponding text mes sage appears Have the system checked Servotronic The conc...

Page 92: ...tion system from the vehicle Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel instrument panel seats and roof posts as well as the sides of the roof lining Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered because th...

Page 93: ...r the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated The indicator lamp lights up when a child in a specially designated child restraint sys tem is detected as intended on the seat The front and side airbags for the front pas senger are not activated Most child seats are detected by the system especially child seats required by the NHTSA at the time of vehi cle production After mounting a ch...

Page 94: ...eadlamp control When the switch is in position 3 the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend ing on ambient light conditions e g in a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation The adap tive light control is active The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lights refer to page 93 In the situations described abo...

Page 95: ...lights are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use Adaptive light control The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other parameters the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road Activating Adaptive Light Control With the ignition switched on...

Page 96: ...the high beam The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated The system automati cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic traffic ahead of you and adequate ambient lighting e g on city streets Switching the high beams on and off manually Whenever you wish or when the situation requires you can intervene If ...

Page 97: ...sing a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Switching off via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 High beam assistant The high beam assistant is activated and is stored for the remote control currently in use Fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate The green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up whenever the fog lamps are on...

Page 98: ...mps inside the car are switched off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 54 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lamps front and rear To switch on and off press the button To switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps per manently press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds Reading ...

Page 99: ...ng 7 AUTO program 8 Air volume manual adjustment AUTO intensity 9 Automatic recirculated air control AUC Recirculated air mode 10 Setting the temperature right side 11 ALL program 12 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation 13 Switching cooling function on off manually 14 Rear window defroster 15 Seat heating right side 45 16 Interior temperature sensor please keep clear 17 Seat heating left ...

Page 100: ...m cools steadily in the lowest setting regardless of the outside temperature Maximum cooling Press the button The system is set to the lowest temperature maximum air volume and recirculated air mode Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper body region Open them for this purpose Air is cooled as quickly as possible Above an outside temperature of approx 32 7 0 6 When the engine is running AU...

Page 101: ...emperature setting on the driver s side is transferred to the front passenger side If the temperature setting on the driver s side is changed the temperature on the front passen ger side is changed as well The program is switched off when the setting is adjusted on the front passenger side or the but ton is pressed again Defrosting windows and removing condensation Press the button Quickly removes...

Page 102: ...rection of the airflow Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the incoming air The activated charcoal filter pro vides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air Your BMW cen ter replaces this combined filter during routine maintenance Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation provides ventilation to the pa...

Page 103: ...e Timer 2 4 Timer 1 or Timer 2 5 Turn the controller set the hours 6 Press the controller the setting is accepted 7 Turn the controller set the minutes 8 Press the controller the setting is accepted The switch on time is activated The symbol on the automatic climate Control Display lights up The symbol on the automatic climate Control Display flashes when the system has switched on The respective ...

Page 104: ...nsmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please contact your BMW center or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also obtain information on the Internet at www bmwusa com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Programming 1 Memory buttons 2 LED Fixed code han...

Page 105: ...nge of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of the device to be set e g on the drive unit 4 Press the button on the receiver of the device to be set After step 4 you have approx 30 seconds for step 5 5 Press the programmed memory button 1 of the integrat...

Page 106: ...et the language Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle s geographic location so that the com pass can function correctly refer to the world map with compass zones To set the compass zone press the adjustment button for approx 3 4 seconds The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display To change the zone setting briefly press the adjustment button repeat...

Page 107: ...our vehicle Set the language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English E and German O The setting is automatically saved after approx 10 seconds Roller sun blinds Rear window blind Tap the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sun blind Roller sun blinds for re...

Page 108: ...ther a compartment or the cover for the snap in adapter depending on the equip ment version Opening Press the button see arrow Settings Slide the center armrest on the driver s side 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 car s loudspeaker system AUX IN port refer to page 167 U...

Page 109: ...hatterproof contain ers and do not transport hot beverages otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident Do not force contain ers that are too large into the cupholders other wise damage could result Front Opening Briefly press the center of the cover Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cupholder Rear There are two additional cupholders in th...

Page 110: ...u can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp car vacuum cleaner etc up to approx 200 watts at 12 volts as long as one of the following sockets is available Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size Cigarette lighter socket To access the socket take the cigarette lighter out of the socket Socket in the front passenger footwell A socket is located under...

Page 111: ... the cargo area 5 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for ward slightly Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint Closing 1 Return the rear seat backrest to its upright position and engage it When returning the backrest to its seating position make sure that the seat s locking mechanism engages prop erly Otherwise cargo could be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and e...

Page 112: ...r window or tailgate press the roller cover downward until it engages Expanding the cargo area The rear seat backrest is divided You can fold down either division in order to expand the cargo area Reach into the recess and pull forwards When folding the backrest back up make sure that the catch engages properly If you cannot see a red warning area in the recess the catch is properly engaged Otherw...

Page 113: ...y pull out the partition net and insert it into the front retaining fixtures refer to Partition net above This can best be done from the front seat Follow the same steps in reverse order to return the partition net and seats to their original posi tions Finally slide the casing into both retaining fixtures on the sides until it engages Tug on the casing to check if it is properly locked in place S...

Page 114: ...s tic cover for cargo area or bumper Folding removable box under the floor panel e g for wet or dirty items Insertable dividers and removable storage tray for the storage compartment under the floor panel Folding up the floor panel Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs 25 kg for the storage com partment under the floor panel otherwise dam age could result Sedan Press the floor panel...

Page 115: ...ding 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 the manner described otherwise it could endanger the car s occupants e g in case of heavy brak ing or sudden swerving To store the ski bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed e g for fa...

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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 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 118: ...ch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors You can lower fuel consump tion and the environmental impact by taking certain measures adjusting your driving style and having the v...

Page 119: ...e not really needed Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at a BMW center Also note the BMW service sys tem refer to page 223 General driving notes Close the trunk lid tailgate Operate the vehicle only when the trunk lid tailgate and rear window are closed Otherwise exhaust fumes coul...

Page 120: ...his maneuver does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Even light but consistent brake ...

Page 121: ...rom XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 lbs minus 750 lbs 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehi...

Page 122: ...so that it cannot endan ger the car s occupants for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads refer to page 247 as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car since they could be...

Page 123: ...nd the applicable data under Weights on page 247 The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for rais ing the glass roof and that objects do not project into the opening path of the trunk lid tailgate Fasten roof mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from...

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Page 125: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 126: ...ume a data update may take several hours The data are updated while you are driving The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption All functions are available during the trip The data are stored in the vehicle After the update the system restarts The medium that holds the navigation data can be removed after the update is com pleted Updating the navigation data ...

Page 127: ...nstructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns refer to page 133 This allows you to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names can be called up quickly 1 Press ...

Page 128: ...nter the intersec tion or the house number If there are several streets with the same name 1 Change to the list of street names 2 Highlight the street a preview map is dis played 3 Select the street Entering a street without a destination town city You can also enter a street without specifying a town city In this case all streets of the same name in the designated state province are offered The c...

Page 129: ...cked as destinations refer to page 187 3 Select a contact from the list or if neces sary using A Z search 4 If necessary select Business address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination 1 Open Options 2 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 3 Select an existing contact if available 4 Select Business...

Page 130: ...e Editing a destination Destinations can be edited for example to change the house number of an existing entry 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Edit destination Deleting the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry or Delete all last destina tions Special destinations You can search for...

Page 131: ...rent loca tion and are displayed with a directional arrow pointing to the destination At destination At a different destina tion Along route Special destinations are listed according to their distance from the location where the search is being performed Destinations of the selected category are displayed in the map view as sym bols The display depends on the map scale and the category 3 Highlight...

Page 132: ...elect the symbol The interactive map is started 2 Select the destination with the cross hairs To change the scale turn the controller To shift the map move the controller in the required direction To shift the map diagonally move the controller in the required direction and turn it 3 Press the controller to display additional menu items Select the symbol Start guidance or Add as another dest Retur...

Page 133: ...on and the system language differ Say the letters smoothly and avoid exag gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters Entering an address 1 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 Wait for a request from the system 4 Say the town or city street and house num ber in a single sentence 5 Continue making the entry as prompted by the system 6 If necessary individually n...

Page 134: ...avigation 2 Map 3 Move the controller to the left if necessary 4 Select the symbol 5 Enter new destination 6 Select the type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination Entering further intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip 1 Enter new destination 2 Select the type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination ...

Page 135: ...ions 5 Delete all trips or Delete trip Word matching principle The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of towns or streets The system runs ongoing checks com paring your destination entries with the data stored in the vehicle as the basis for instant response The benefits for you include Names of towns entered may differ from the official versions if you are...

Page 136: ...ed by the naviga tion system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal expe rience The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing route criteria 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Route preference 4 Selecting a criterion Fast route time optimized route which is a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads Efficient route optimized com...

Page 137: ...ces and traffic bulle tins are displayed for each route section 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Highlight a section The section is displayed in the preview map Bypassing a section of the route During destination guidance you can revise the navigation system s route recommendations to avoid particular stretches of road Enter the number of miles kilometers that you want to travel before returning...

Page 138: ...p 1 Navigation 2 Map The following functions are directly available in the map view Information in the map view Time entertainment source sound output map orientation Distance from destination estimated time of arrival if destination guidance is active Any traffic obstructions are highlighted in color To show hide information on the map Press the controller Viewing the map 1 Select the symbol 2 Se...

Page 139: ...ected separately from the main screen 1 Open Options 2 Split screen The split screen is switched on 3 Move the controller to the right repeatedly until the split screen content is selected 4 Select the map view Arrow display Map facing north Map direction of travel Map view with perspective Exit ramp view Changing scale 1 Move the controller to the right until the split screen is selected 2 Turn t...

Page 140: ...Inc nor BMW NA will be liable to you for any indirect special consequential exemplary or incidental damages including without limitation lost rev enues anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same arising from any claim relating directly or indirectly to use of the traffic data and even if Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc or BMW NA are aware of the possibility of such damages These limitati...

Page 141: ...itua tions such as wrong way drivers cannot be hidden Traffic bulletins during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not Dynamic guidance is selected refer to page 135 During destination guidance traffic obstruc tions on the route are taken into consideration Information on sources of great danger such as wrong way drivers is displayed regardless of the setting Dis...

Page 142: ...ion data Choose a destination as close as possible to the original one The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry The stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The map view is displayed in grayscale When the traffic bulletin map is activated the Control Display changes to a grayscale displ...

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Page 145: ...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 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 146: ...station Select the track for the CD DVD player CD changer and certain multimedia devices Switching on off To switch the entertainment audio output on or off Press button 1 next to the CD DVD player This symbol on the Control Display indicates that sound output is switched off The sound output is available for approx 20 minutes after the ignition was switched off For sound output switch the unit ba...

Page 147: ...imedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 L7 Surround Multi channel playback surround is simulated when playing back an audio track in stereo Surround is automatically activated or deacti vated depending on the audio track selected LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the Harman International Group Volume Speed volume adjustment of the output volume depending o...

Page 148: ...ntroller 6 To store press the controller Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 149: ...the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn the controller and press it or press the button for the corresponding direction or press the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Selecting a station manually Station selection using the frequency 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Manual 4 Select the frequency turn the controller To store the station press the controller for an extended perio...

Page 150: ... Many stations broadcast both analog and digi tal signals If a digital radio network is available these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound quality License conditions HD Radio technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and For eign Patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq uity Digital Corp Switching dig...

Page 151: ... possible to store up to 40 stations Calling up a station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station Storing a station The station currently selected is stored 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Store station 4 Select the desired memory location The list of stored stations is stored for the remote control currently in use You can also store the stations on the program mable memory keys refer to page 20 Delet...

Page 152: ...s The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Categories 4 Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate gory 5 Select the desired channel The phone number and an electronic serial number ESN are displayed 6 Select the phone number to have the chan nel enabled You can also unsubscribe from the channels via this phone number Unsubscribing from channels 1 Ra...

Page 153: ... Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Select channel 4 Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller Storing a channel 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 If necessary open All Channels or the desired category 4 Select the desired channel 5 Press the controller again 6 Press the controller again to confirm the highlighted channel 7 Select the desired memory location The channels a...

Page 154: ... If playback is live live is displayed next to the buffer bar Timeshift menu Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list Available favorites are artist track game league and team Storing the artist track or game It is only possible to store favorites that are cur rently being broadcast The channel informa tion must be available 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 If necessary ...

Page 155: ...age favorites 3 Select Activate alert or the desired favor ite The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Deleting favorites 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Highlight the desired favorite 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes Selecting a region 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Open Optio...

Page 156: ...s Notes Reception may not be available in some sit uations such as under certain environmen tal or topographic conditions The satellite radio cannot influence this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall buildings or near trees mountains or other powerful sources of radio interference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for ...

Page 157: ...part only DVD video CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA VCD SVCD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC CD changer CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Starting playback Via iDrive Fill the CD DVD magazine and insert it refer to page 159 To start playback if a CD is already located in the player or changer 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD Ejecting a CD DVD Press the button next to the CD DVD playe...

Page 158: ...tory if necessary To change to a higher level directory move the controller to the left 5 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information about the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Artist Album title Number of tracks on the CD DVD Track file name Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD DVD are played once in random sequence 1...

Page 159: ...yed back also refer to the information on your DVD Starting playback For your own safety the video image is only dis played up to approx 2 mph 3 km h and in some market specific versions only with the parking brake applied DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu 5 Start the DVD via the DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a CD DVD with video c...

Page 160: ...ttings can only be made via the DVD menu refer also to the information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Audio language 4 Select the desired language The languages that are available depend on the DVD Subtitles Subtitles can be selected if they are contained on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Subtitles 4 Select the desired la...

Page 161: ...red track VCD SVCD 1 Select track 2 Select the desired track Camera angle The camera angle depends on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Additional options 4 Viewing angle 5 Select the desired camera angle Opening the main menu back These functions are not contained on every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use CD changer The BMW CD changer for six CDs is beh...

Page 162: ... Do not operate if the cover is damaged otherwise severe eye damage can result Do not use self recorded CDs DVDs with labels applied as these can become detached during playback due to heat build up and can cause irreparable damage to the device Only use round CDs DVDs with a standard diameter of 4 7 in 12 cm and do not play CDs DVDs with an adapter e g CD singles other wise the CDs or the adapter...

Page 163: ...ive sleeves or cases Do not subject CDs DVDs to temperatures above 1227 506 nor to high humidity levels or direct sunlight CDs DVDs with copy protection CDs DVDs are often copy protected by the manufacturer This can mean that some CDs DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent MACROVISION This product contains copyrighted technology that is based on multiple registered U S pat...

Page 164: ...opyright 2000 2009 Gracenote This product and service may prac tice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade marks of Gracenote The Gracenote logo and logotype an...

Page 165: ...on nected to the USB interface in the glove com partment Suitable devices USB mass storage devices such as USB flash drives or MP3 players with a USB interface Unsuitable devices USB hard drive USB hubs USB memory card readers with multi ple inserts Apple iPod iPhone Music from a USB device can be stored only via the USB interface in the glove compartment 1 Connect the USB device to the USB inter ...

Page 166: ...ctly Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in one sentence Current playback The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search or the album selected last 1 Current playback 2 Select the desired track if necessary Top 50 List of the 50 most frequently played tracks 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Top 50 4 Select the desired track if necessary Albums All stored alb...

Page 167: ...d while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Rename album 6 Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Delete album Deleting a track or directory A track cannot be delet...

Page 168: ...e USB inter face in the glove compartment 3 CD Multimedia 4 Music collection 5 Open Options 6 Music data import export 7 Backup music on USB Restoring the music collection in the vehicle When storing from the USB device the music collection existing in the vehicle is replaced 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Music data import export 5 Restore music from USB Deleting the music co...

Page 169: ...lumes 1 CD Multimedia 2 If applicable External devices 3 AUX front 4 Volume 5 To adjust turn the controller 6 To store press the controller USB audio interface extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone It is possible to connect external audio devices mobile phones They can be operated via iDrive Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers Options for connecting external devices...

Page 170: ...tist type of music and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to the vehicle This procedure may take some time The duration depends on the USB device and the number of tracks During transmission the tracks can be called up via the file directory Information from up to four USB devices can be stored in the vehicle or a total of about 16 000 tracks If a fifth USB device is connected or if...

Page 171: ...ll of the tracks by that artist are then displayed 6 Start play Restarting a track search New search Playback lists To open playback lists 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol 4 Playlists Current playback List of tracks currently being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol 4 Current playback Random play sequence You can play the tracks in the selected list...

Page 172: ...forcibly connect the plug to the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not connect USB hard drives Do not use the USB audio interface to charge external devices Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 175: ...Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 176: ...ions and information we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being dis tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Suitable mobile phones Please as...

Page 177: ...ephone 4 Bluetooth 5 Add new phone The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation via the mobile phone 6 Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending on the model Please refer to your mobile phone s operating instructions e g under the topics of Searching for a Bluetooth device Linking or Pairing The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile pho...

Page 178: ...phone no longer responding Switch the mobile phone off and on or briefly disconnect the power supply Repeat the pairing procedure If all items on the list have been checked and the mobile phone still cannot be paired please contact Customer Relations Connecting a particular mobile phone If more than one mobile phone is detected by the vehicle the mobile phone at the top of the list is connected A ...

Page 179: ...you can continue an ongoing call via the hands free system for sev eral minutes Voice quality If the person you are talking to is having difficul ties understanding you this may be due to excessive background noise The full prepara tion package mobile phone can compensate for these noises to a certain extent To optimize voice quality during a call we recommend that you Reduce background noise e g ...

Page 180: ... phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Calls with multiple parties You can switch between calls and combine two calls to a single conference call These func tions must be supported by the mobile phone and the service provider Accepting a call while speaking to another party This function may need to be enabled by the service provider and the mobile phone may have to be set up accordingly ...

Page 181: ... with a phone number are displayed A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact A connection is established immediately if calling contacts with one phone number For contacts with several phone numbers 2 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact The entries in the contacts can be changed When a contact ...

Page 182: ...ne 2 Received calls Dialing a number Select an entry The connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 4 Select the type of number Home Busi ness Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store contact Messa...

Page 183: ...switches to hands free mode With mobile phones that do not automatically switch to hands free mode Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using it may be possible to continue the con versation via the hands free system Refer to the display on your mobile phone and or your mobile phone s operating instructions From hands free system to mobile phone If you are making a call via the hands free...

Page 184: ...unction read aloud to you Digits from zero to nine are recognized You can say each digit individually or group them into a sequence to accelerate the input Using alternative commands Often there is more than a single command to run a function e g Example dialing phone numbers To start the dialog Press the button on the steering wheel Adjusting the volume of the instructions You can adjust the volu...

Page 185: ...and a phone number To delete an entry You can delete any entry from the voice phone book To delete all entries Delete phonebook deletes all entries in the phone book To listen to and select the entries You can have all entries in your voice phone book read aloud in the order in which they were entered and select a specific entry to establish a connection 1 Dial number 2 Say the phone number For te...

Page 186: ...he doors windows and glass roof panorama glass roof closed to prevent interference from outside noise Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking Inserting removing the snap in adapter 1 Press button 1 and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter in the front and press it downward until it engages To remove the snap in adapter Press button 1 Inserting mobile phone 1 If applicable remove...

Page 187: ... phone s battery is charged as soon as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer ing is unlocked To conserve vehicle battery power you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 188: ...are contained in the navigation data in the vehicle This ensures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses 6 If applicable Store 7 Store contact in vehicle Specifying a contact as the home address A contact can be stored as a home address It is placed at the top of My contacts 1 Create a new contact 2 Open Options 3 Store as home address When the home address is deleted only the cont...

Page 189: ...Check as destination 4 Correct and store the address if necessary After an address has been corrected the con tact can be stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phone Dialing a phone number 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Edit contact 4 C...

Page 190: ...Center is established after a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced Roadside Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown If possible the vehicle data and position data are transmitted during this call Customer Relations connection to Cus tomer Relation...

Page 191: ...ablished to the BMW Concierge service You are connected to an employee of the BMW Concierge service to obtain the required infor mation You can then have the phone number and address sent to you and for example use it for destination guidance in the navigation sys tem Many hotels can be booked directly through the BMW Assist Concierge service When an information message is received a list of the r...

Page 192: ...le can determine its current position Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky 2 Switch on the ignition 3 Activate BMW Assist Activation may take several minutes If another menu is opened activation continues running in the background BMW Search BMW Search is an online portal that makes cer tain services available for use in your vehicle e g information on restaurant...

Page 193: ...Assist 2 Customer Relations 3 Start service A voice connection is established to Customer Relations Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or BMW TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the vehicle is equipped with the mobile phone preparation package a voice connection is established Service Request At a glance You can send a request to you...

Page 194: ...a transfer The status of the data transfer is displayed 1 BMW Assist 2 Open Options 3 Data transfer Service status Displaying available services Display of all services available in the vehicle This function can be called up via Options 1 BMW Assist 2 Open any menu 3 Open Options 4 Service status 5 Available services Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a BMW Assist sub scription are ...

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Page 197: ...aintain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and roadside assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 198: ...learly hear a click Do not pinch the band attached to the cap otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape A mes sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of a malfunction you can release the fuel filler flap manually Sedan 1 Remove the cover from the right hand side wall of the cargo area 2 Pull the kno...

Page 199: ... temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Do not use any gasoline below the speci fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10Ξ ethano...

Page 200: ...reduction agent into the exhaust tract A chemical reaction occurs in the catalytic con verter that minimizes the nitrogen oxide con tent To be able to start the engine as usual a suffi cient amount of diesel exhaust fluid must be present in a separate reservoir Warming the system To warm the system to its operating tempera ture after starting with a cold engine the auto matic transmission delays s...

Page 201: ...Do not come into contact with diesel exhaust fluid as it can lead to skin or eye irritations Wear goggles and gloves if neces sary Follow the safety instructions on the bot tle Vapors with a sharp odor can escape from the bottle or container when it is opened Before refilling completely close the windows and doors of the vehicle to prevent the vapors from intruding into the interior If handling di...

Page 202: ...ull back the bottle see arrow and unscrew it Closing the reservoir After refilling close the reservoir again using the handle of the screwdriver After refilling diesel exhaust fluid Wrong fluid If you add the wrong fluid e g antifreeze for washer fluid do not start the engine otherwise there is a danger of fire Contact your BMW center Disposing of the bottle You can dispose of the bottles for dies...

Page 203: ...pecifications 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 approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following Tire sizes for your vehicle Load condition...

Page 204: ...e 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 32 220 36 250 35 240 42 290 225 50 R 16 92 V 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 32 220 35 240 32 220 39 270 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 38 260 35 240 42 290 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 39 270 36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 35 240 38 260 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 32 220 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 39 270 42 290 Front 225 35 R 19 8...

Page 205: ...0 44 300 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 32 220 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 39 270 46 320 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 39 270 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 44 300 46 320 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 247 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressur...

Page 206: ... 16 92 V 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 32 220 36 250 33 230 41 280 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 39 270 36 250 44 300 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 33 230 41 280 38 260 45 310 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 32 220 36 250 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 35 240 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 33 230 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 41 280 44 300 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 33 230 33 230 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 41 280 41 280 Front...

Page 207: ... 255 35 R 18 90 W 41 280 48 330 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 33 230 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 41 280 44 300 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 38 260 41 280 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 45 310 48 330 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 247 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 m...

Page 208: ...230 38 260 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 33 230 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 38 260 41 280 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 39 270 39 270 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 42 290 42 290 With Sport Package 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 50 R 16 92 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 32 220 36 250 35 240 41 280 225 50 R 16 92 V 225 45 R 17 91 W 32 220 36 250 38 260 45 310 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 32 220 38 260 41 280 48 330 Front 225 45 ...

Page 209: ...0 R 18 88 W 35 240 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 42 290 46 320 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 35 240 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 42 290 42 290 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 41 280 41 280 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 48 330 48 330 With Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W 35 240 42 290 42 290 49 340 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 36 250 44 300 44 300 51 350 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 35 240 42 290 Rear 255 40 ...

Page 210: ...280 44 300 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 41 280 41 280 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 42 290 42 290 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 45 310 45 310 With Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 33 230 39 270 36 250 44 300 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 33 230 41 280 42 290 49 340 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 39 270 39 270 46 320 Front 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 39 270 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 W 35 240 42 290...

Page 211: ...0 R 18 88 W 35 240 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 41 280 45 310 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 35 240 35 240 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 41 280 41 280 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 41 280 41 280 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 46 320 46 320 With Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 41 280 41 280 48 330 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 35 240 42 290 42 290 49 340 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 33 230 41 280 Rear 255 40 ...

Page 212: ...2 220 39 270 36 250 44 300 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 32 220 39 270 39 270 46 320 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 41 280 39 270 46 320 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 35 240 42 290 41 280 48 330 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 33 230 39 270 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 36 250 42 290 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 36 250 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 44 300 46 320 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 4...

Page 213: ... 255 35 R 18 90 W 44 300 51 350 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 36 250 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 44 300 46 320 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 42 290 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 44 300 49 340 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 247 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 m...

Page 214: ...50 R 16 92 H M S 225 50 R 16 92 W 32 220 39 270 36 250 44 300 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W 33 230 41 280 38 260 45 310 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 35 240 42 290 39 270 46 320 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 33 230 38 260 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 36 250 41 280 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 36 250 39 270 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 42 290 46 320 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 42 290 42 290 F...

Page 215: ... 255 35 R 18 90 W 42 290 49 340 Front 225 40 R 18 88 Y 36 250 38 260 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 Y 42 290 45 310 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 39 270 42 290 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 46 320 49 340 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 247 Tire size Pressure specifications in psi kPa Traveling speeds up to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 m...

Page 216: ...specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate Trac...

Page 217: ...eased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions In the interest of safety new tires should be installed Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire s circumference the letters TWI fo...

Page 218: ... versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular vehicle Variations in factors such as manufac turing tolerances mean that even wheels and tires with identical official size ratings could actua...

Page 219: ...d your BMW center can supply these labels Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire Swapping wheels between axles BMW advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles e...

Page 220: ... Opening In order to avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the hood Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down otherwise injuries may result Press the release handle and open the hood Closing Let the hood drop from a height of approx 10 in 25 cm It must be clearly heard to engage Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear...

Page 221: ...nsumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking the engine oil level with the dipstick 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating temperature i e after an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 5 miles 10 km 2 Switch off the engine 3 After approx 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 5 and wipe it off with a lint free cloth paper towel or similar material 4 Car...

Page 222: ... display accompa nied by the word OIL 2 Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever The oil level is checked and the reading dis played Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2 Oil level is being checked This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move 3 Oil level down to minimum Add engine oil as soon as possible but no more t...

Page 223: ...lay Measurement inactive Have this checked Do not add engine oil You can continue your journey Note the newly calculated dis tance remaining to the next oil service refer to page 73 Have the system checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Add a maximum of 1 US quart 1 liter of engine oil no earlier than when a corresponding mes sage appears on the Control Display or if the car has a diesel en...

Page 224: ... engine damage may result Because additives are harmful to your health it is impor tant to follow the instructions on the contain ers Comply with the appropriate environ mental protection regulations when dis posing of coolant additives Checking coolant level 1 Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little counterclockwise to allow any ...

Page 225: ...a in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used Mak...

Page 226: ...ring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping Make sure that the gas cap is cor rectly positioned and close it until it audibly clicks Data recorders Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev eral measuring or diag...

Page 227: ...car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes Before driving into a car wash ensure that it is suitable for your BMW Check the following Dimensions of your vehicle refer to page 245 If necessary fold in the exterior mirrors refer to page 47 Maximum permissible tire width Avoid car washes with guide rail heights over 4 in 10 cm otherwise there is the danger of damaging chassis parts Pre...

Page 228: ...the frequency and scope of car care accordingly Immediately remove aggressive materials such as spilled fuel oil grease brake fluid tree sap or bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint work Repairing paintwork damage Immediately repair scratches or similar damage such as that caused by stones hitting the vehicle where necessary to prevent rusting BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaire...

Page 229: ...g a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the leather s protective layer Carpets cargo area You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or clean them with interior cleaner if heavily soiled The floor mats can be removed for cleaning When replacing the mats ensure that the seat rails do not extend over the floor mats as this may damage the mats Lint on the floor mats occurs for tech...

Page 230: ...e storage If your vehicle is to be decommissioned for longer than three months your BMW center or a workshop that operates according to BMW specifications will be glad to advise you Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 231: ... out the wiper blade arrow 2 3 Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech anism pulling the blade toward the front To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment Sports Wagon changing rear wiper blade 1 Fold up the wiper arm 2 Pull off the wiper blade see arrow 3 Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until it audibly engages Lam...

Page 232: ...e These light emitting diodes which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers or expose the eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for several hours otherwise this could cause irritation of the retina Xenon lamps These bulbs have a very long service life and are highly unlikely to...

Page 233: ... atmosphere within the H7 bulb is pressurized Otherwise there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged There are separate headlamp covers for low beam headlamps and high beam headlamps Be careful when installing the covers oth erwise leaks could occur and cause dam age to the headlamp system For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center Access to the lamps The high beam ...

Page 234: ...arking lamps roadside parking lamps W5W bulb 5 watts 1 Remove the cover for the high beam head lamp 2 Pull out the bulb socket see arrow 3 Remove and replace the bulb 4 Insert bulb socket 5 Reattach the cover Turn signals front PY24W bulb 24 watts 1 Open the flap in the wheel well refer to Access through the wheel well on page 231 2 Rotate turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left and remove 3 Apply g...

Page 235: ... two parts One part is in the tailgate the other is in the fender 1 Brake lamp 2 Roadside parking lamp tail lamp LED 3 Turn signal LED 4 Backup lamp 5 Tail lamp LED 6 Brake lamp If one of the bulbs 2 3 or 5 malfunctions please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel Fender mounted lamps Sedan 1 Using a screwdriver p...

Page 236: ...out of its holder refer to page 238 Unscrew the holder using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit 2 Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the trim 3 Release the bulb holder at the clip see arrow and remove 4 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replace ment 5 Re engage the bulb holder so that it ...

Page 237: ...r tires and vice versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Refer also to New wheels and tires page 216 The tools for changing wheels are avail able as optional accessories from your BMW center Jack mounting points The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration Vehicle battery Batte...

Page 238: ...lease contact your BMW center Seat and mirror memory The positions must be stored again refer to page 45 Inside rearview mirror with digital compass The system must be calibrated refer to page 104 Active steering The system automatically initializes itself briefly during a trip The system is deacti vated during this time refer to page 88 xDrive The system automatically initializes itself during a ...

Page 239: ...ist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions If the circumstances allow this remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab lished You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation Data for determining the necessary rescue measures are transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center e g the current position of you...

Page 240: ...ttery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent may occur Carefully adhere to the follow ing sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the bat...

Page 241: ...gine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed 2 Start the engine on the other vehicle in the usual way If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above connecting s...

Page 242: ...smission may be damaged Towing methods Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise dam age may result With a tow bar The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle otherwise it may be impossible to maintain control The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossi ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle p...

Page 243: ...p start the engine refer to page 238 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow started at all 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 54 3 Shift into 3rd gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch depressed and slowly release t...

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Page 245: ...This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 246: ...ngine speed rpm 6 000 6 500 5 800 4 200 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 180 244 200 270 300 407 425 580 at engine speed rpm 4 000 5 000 2 750 1 400 5 000 1 750 2 250 328i xDrive Displacement cu in cmμ 182 8 2 996 Number of cylinders 6 Maximum power output hp 230 at engine speed rpm 6 500 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 200 270 at engine speed rpm 2 750 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Onlin...

Page 247: ...avigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions Sedan All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 36 1 ft 11 0 m with xDrive 38 7 ft 11 8 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 248: ...ven in inches mm Smallest turning circle dia 36 1 ft 11 0 m with xDrive 38 7 ft 11 8 m 328i xDrive width with mirrors 79 3 inches 2 013 mm Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 249: ...100 2 469 1 120 2 513 1 140 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 165 75 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 16 2 460 16 2 460 16 2 460 335i 335i xDrive 335d Approved gross weight with manual transmission lbs kg 4 652 2 110 4 872 2 210 with automatic transmission lbs kg 4 663 2 115 4 883 2 215 4 883 2 215 Load lbs kg 1 014 460 1 014 460 1 014 460 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 238 1 015...

Page 250: ...proved rear axle load lbs kg 2 646 1 200 2 646 1 200 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 16 2 48 9 460 1385 16 2 48 9 460 1385 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 16 1 61 Fuel grade page 197 including reserve of Gasoline engine US gal liters approx 2 1 8 0 Diesel engine US gal liters approx 1 7 6 5 Window washer system For more details page 60 includi...

Page 251: ...ening the computer Onboard info Opening the contacts Contacts Displaying the phone book Phonebook Opening services Assist Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening the home address Home address Opening destination entry Enter address Opening destination guidance Guidance Function Command Playing back a CD C D on Selecting a CD Select C D Selecting a CD and track C D track e g CD 3 track 5 Selecting ...

Page 252: ...nal devices Function Command Opening the tone control Tone Function Command Calling up the radio Radio Calling up an FM station F M Opening manual search Manual search Selecting the frequency range Select frequency Calling up a station Select station e g W PLJ Function Command Calling up an AM station A M Opening manual search Manual search Function Command Calling up the satellite radio Satellite...

Page 253: ... Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Function Command Navigation menu Navigation Opening destination entry Enter address Entering an address Enter address Opening destination guidance Guidance Starting destination guidance Start guidance Ending destination guidance Stop guidance Opening the home address Home address Opening the route criteria Route preference Opening the route Route information Switching ...

Page 254: ...plit screen current position Split screen map facing north Split screen map facing north Split screen direction of travel Split screen map in direction of travel Split screen perspective Split screen perspective Expanded intersection zoom on the split screen Splitscreen Exit ramp view Split screen scale meters Split screen scale meters e g split screen scale of 100 meters Split screen scale kilome...

Page 255: ...ing the vehicle information Vehicle info Opening the vehicle status Vehicle status Function Command Opening the main menu Main menu Opening the settings Settings Opening the options Options Settings on the Control Display Control display Opening the time and date settings Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit settings Speed Opening the ligh...

Page 256: ... Winter tires 217 All wheel drive refer to xDrive 83 AM waveband 147 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 99 Antenna for mobile phone 174 Antifreeze coolant 222 washer fluid 60 Antilock Brake System ABS 82 Anti theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 33 Anti theft system 27 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 247 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 247 Armrest refer to Center ar...

Page 257: ...MW Assist activating 190 192 BMW Homepage 4 BMW Maintenance System 223 BMW Search 190 BMW webpage 4 Bottle holders refer to Cupholders 107 Brake Assist refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 82 Brake fluid refer to Service requirements 73 Brake Force Display 89 Brake lamps Brake Force Display 89 replacing bulb 233 234 Brake pads 116 breaking in 116 Brake rotors 118 brakes 116 breaking in 116 Brakes AB...

Page 258: ... 144 fast forward reverse 157 random play sequence 156 selecting a track 155 switching on off 144 tone control 144 volume 144 Center armrest 106 Center brake lamp replacing bulb 235 Center console refer to Around the center console 14 Central locking from inside 30 from outside 27 Central locking system 27 Comfort Access 34 hotel function 31 setting unlocking characteristics 27 Changes technical r...

Page 259: ...on 62 Cruising range 71 Cupholders 107 Curb weight refer to Weights 247 Current fuel consumption refer to Energy Control 70 Current playback external devices 169 of music collection 164 Customer Relations 191 D Dashboard refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting refer to Instrument lighting 95 Data technical 244 capacities 248 dimensions 245 engine 244 weights...

Page 260: ...BV Electronic brake force distribution 82 Eject button refer to Buttons on the CD DVD player 144 Electrical malfunction door lock 29 driver s door 29 fuel filler flap 196 glass roof 37 panorama glass roof 39 trunk lid 31 Electric seat adjustment 42 Electric steering wheel lock with Comfort Access 34 Electronic brake force distribution EBV 82 Electronic oil level check 220 Electronic Stability Prog...

Page 261: ...6 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84 indicating a flat tire 85 indicator warning lamp 85 initializing the system 85 snow chains 84 217 system limits 84 Flat tires refer to Tire condition 215 Fluid reservoir refer to Washer fluid reservoir 60 FM waveband 147 Fog lamps 95 indicator lamp 13 95 Folding rear seat backrest 110 Folding up the floor panel 112 Footbrake refer to Braking safely 118 Footwell lamps ref...

Page 262: ... Control HDC 83 Hills 118 Holders for cups 107 Homepage BMW 4 Hood 218 Hooks for shopping bags 111 112 Horn 10 11 Hotel function refer to Locking or unlocking separately 31 Hot exhaust system 117 Hydraulic brake assist refer to Dynamic Brake Control DBC 82 Hydroplaning 118 I IBOC refer to HD Radio 148 Ice warning refer to Outside temperature warning 69 Identification marks run flat tires 216 tire ...

Page 263: ... system 51 Leather care 227 LED Light emitting diodes 230 Length refer to Dimensions 245 License plate lamp replacing bulb 235 Light high beam assistant 94 Light alloy wheels 226 Light emitting diodes LED 230 Lighter 108 connecting electrical appliances 108 Lighting instruments 95 lamps and bulbs 229 vehicle refer to Lamps 92 Light switch 92 Limit refer to Speed limit 79 Load 119 Load securing equ...

Page 264: ...r connecting refer to AUX IN port 167 MP3 player connecting refer to USB audio interface 167 Multi channel playback 145 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 58 refer to Wiper system 59 Multimedia screen refer to iDrive 16 Music managing 165 Music collection 162 backup 166 deleting 166 random sequence 16...

Page 265: ...preselecting switch on times 101 switching on and off directly 101 Parking vehicle 55 Parking aid refer to Park Distance Control PDC 81 Parking brake 56 indicator lamp 56 Parking lamps 92 replacing bulbs 230 232 Parking lamps low beams 92 Particulate filter refer to Diesel particulate filter 117 Partition net 111 Passenger side mirror tilt function 48 Pathway lighting 93 Personal Profile 26 Phone ...

Page 266: ...216 Replacing tires refer to New wheels and tires 216 Reporting safety defects 6 Reserve warning refer to Fuel gauge 70 Reset refer to Resetting tone settings 146 Restraint systems for children 50 refer to Safety belts 46 Reverse CD changer 157 CD player 157 Reverse gear automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 manual transmission 56 RME refer to Rapeseed oil methyl ester 197 Road map 136 Roadsid...

Page 267: ...vice CBS 223 Service Request 191 Service requirement display refer to Condition Based Service CBS 223 Service requirements 73 Service status 192 Settings changing on Control Display 79 clock 12h 24h format 76 DVD 158 language 79 Settings and information 72 Settings for the map view 137 Setting times refer to Preselecting switch on times 101 Shifting gears automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 ...

Page 268: ...eat and mirror memory 45 Storing tires 217 Stowage refer to Storage compartments 106 Street entering navigation 126 Summer tires refer to Wheels and tires 201 Sun blinds 105 Surface ice refer to Outside temperature warning 69 Surround 145 SVCD 157 SW waveband 147 Switches refer to Cockpit 10 Switching off engine 55 Switching off the engine start stop button 54 Switching on audio 144 CD changer 144...

Page 269: ...one control 144 middle setting 146 Tools refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 229 Top 50 of music collection 164 Torque refer to Engine data 244 Tow bar 240 Tow fitting 239 screw thread 240 Tow fittings for tow starting and towing away 239 Towing 239 car with automatic transmission 239 methods 240 Towing and tow starting 239 Town city for navigation 125 Tow rope 240 Tow starting 239 241 TPM refer to ...

Page 270: ...n 100 Video menu 158 Video playback 157 Voice refer to Destination guidance through voice instructions 135 Voice commands overview 22 short commands 249 Voice instructions from navigation system 135 repeating 136 switching on off 135 volume 136 Voice phone book 183 Volume 144 audio sources 144 fuel tank refer to Capacities 248 mobile phone 177 voice instructions 136 Volume balance tone setting 145...

Page 271: ...matching principle for navigation 133 Work in the engine compartment 218 Wrench screwdriver refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 229 X xDrive 83 Xenon lamps replacing bulb 230 Y Your individual vehicle settings refer to Personal Profile 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 603 066 08 09 BMW AG ...

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