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BMW 535I, Owner'S Manual

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Instrument cluster

1

Fuel gauge  77

2 Speedometer
3

Indicator/warning lamps  14

4

Tachometer  76

5

Engine oil temperature  76

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External temperature*  75

7

Electronic displays  16

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Miles, trip miles  75

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Clock*  80

10

Reset miles  75

Indicator/warning lamps

Instrument cluster

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly in the
process.

Overview: indicator/warning lamps

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal

Parking brake

Automatic Hold

Front fog lamps*

High beams

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Cockpit

Summary of Contents for 535I

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

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Page 3: ...our vehicle It con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish...

Page 4: ...ch Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich English III 10 03 10 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 5: ...erior equipment 140 Storage compartments Driving tips 146 Things to remember when driving Navigation 154 Navigation Entertainment 172 Tone 174 Radio 181 CD multimedia 196 Rear entertainment Communication 204 Telephone 213 Contacts 216 BMW Assist Mobility 224 Refueling 226 Fuel 227 Wheels and tires 234 Engine compartment 236 Engine oil 238 Maintenance 240 Replacing components 246 Breakdown assistan...

Page 6: ...ular part or assembly Your individual vehicle You have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi vidualized equipment and features This Owner s Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available for a specific model As a result the manual may contain accessories and equipment that you may not have specified for your own vehicle All options and special equipment are marked with an a...

Page 7: ...her with profes sional advice on using these items are available from all BMW centers Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment for instance ...

Page 8: ...icle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Na tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a gro...

Page 9: ...9 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

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Page 11: ...s of buttons switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 12: ...r operation 58 6 Driver assistance systems Active Blind Spot Detec tion 98 Collision warning 112 Lane departure warning 97 Night Vision with pedestrian de tection 123 Head up Display 126 7 Lamps Front fog lamps 89 Parking lamps 86 Low beams 86 Automatic headlamp con trol 87 Daytime running lights 87 High beam Assistant 88 Instrument lighting 89 8 Steering column stalk left 12 Online Edition for Pa...

Page 13: ...eel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 25 Telephone 204 12 Steering column stalk right Windshield wipers 70 Rain sensor 71 Clean the windshields and head lamps 70 13 Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 65 14 Horn 15 Steering wheel heating 60 16 Adjust the steering wheel 60 17 Open the tailgate 39 18 Unlock the hood 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 ...

Page 14: ...s Instrument cluster The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ig nition is switched on and light up briefly in the process Overview indicator warning lamps Symbol Function or system Turn signal Parking brake Automatic Hold Front fog lamps High beams 14 Online Editio...

Page 15: ... models Antilock Brake System ABS Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana dian models Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps Supplementary text messages Additional information on the Control Display e g on the cause of a malfunction or the re quired action can be called up via C...

Page 16: ...plays 1 Symbols and messages e g warnings 14 2 Range 77 3 Computer 78 4 Navigation display 154 Service display 82 5 Selection list e g radio 77 6 Transmission displays 74 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Cockpit ...

Page 17: ...limate control 128 8 Controller with buttons 19 9 Parking brake 66 Auto Hold 68 10 PDC Park Distance Con trol 115 Top View 118 Backup camera 120 Side View 122 11 Dynamic Driving Control 103 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 103 12 Transmission selector lever 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a gla...

Page 18: ... the headliner 1 Emergency Request 246 2 Glass sunroof powered 45 3 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 92 4 Reading lamps 89 5 Interior lamps 89 18 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Cockpit ...

Page 19: ...The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings Control Display Notes To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions refer to page 253 Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged Switching off 1 Press the button 2 Switch off control display Switching on Press the...

Page 20: ...lected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller 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 Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap Move the controller to the left The current panel is closed and the pr...

Page 21: ...e selected main menu e g for Radio If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu...

Page 22: ...ception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning Traffic bulletins switched on One of the symbols is displayed HD Radio switched on Satellite radio switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call Missed call Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search Wireless network not available Bluetooth activated Roaming ...

Page 23: ...e pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Running a function Press the button The function will run immediately This means fo...

Page 24: ... Enter the numbers Switching between upper and lower case letters Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters Symbol Function Move the controller up switch from upper to lower case letters Move the controller up switch from lower to upper case letters Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses the selection is narroweddowneverytimealetterisenteredand lett...

Page 25: ...n the steering wheel or Cancel Possible commands Having possible commands read aloud The commands available in each case depend on the menu item selected on the Control Dis play Have the available spoken instructions read aloud using Voice commands If for example Settings is selected the com mands to the settings are read aloud Executing functions using short commands Functions on the main menu ca...

Page 26: ...oice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel ephone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 246 in the vicinity of the interior mirror Environmental conditions Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system When selecting a radio statio...

Page 27: ...ferring to the present function Therelevantinformationcanbeopeneddirectly Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu 1 Press the button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on th...

Page 28: ...ttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons refer to page 23 and called up directly Storing 1 Select Owner s Manual via the iDrive 2 Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Executing Press the button The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicl...

Page 29: ...29 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

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Page 31: ... you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 32: ... Service data in the remote control refer to page 238 Integrated key Press the button on the back of the remote con trol arrow 1 and pull out the key arrow 2 The integrated key fits the following locks Driver s door Storage compartment in the front center armrest The storage compartment contains a switch for separately securing the tailgate refer to page 41 Replacing the battery 1 Take the integra...

Page 33: ...s to suit your personal needs and preferences The settings are automatically saved in the profile currently activated The remote control used is detected when thevehicleisunlockedandthestoredprofile is called up Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has beenusedinthemeantimebysomeoneelse with another remote control The individual settings are stored for ...

Page 34: ...ettings The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile More information on the settings can be found under Active Cruise Control collision warning re fer to page 112 Exterior mirror position refer to page 58 CD Multimedia refer to page 181 audio source listened to last Dynamic Driving Control sport program re fer to page 104 Driver s seat position refer to page 48 Programmable mem...

Page 35: ...e following takes place simultaneously when locking unlocking the vehicle via the remote control Anti theft protection is switched on off Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener The welcome lamps interior lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off The alarm system refer to page 42 is armed or disarmed Operating from the inside Via the button for the central locking...

Page 36: ...tuation Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature Briefly press the button on the remote control The duration refer to page 86 can be set in the Control Display Opening the tailgate Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second The small tailgate opens slightly The tailgate pi...

Page 37: ...following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Using the door lock General information Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the...

Page 38: ...p remains unlocked You can set how the vehicle should be unlocked refer to Unlocking refer to page 35 Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Select the desired function Lock if no door is opened The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened Lock after start to drive The vehicle locks automati...

Page 39: ...row 2 and open the tailgate Provide edge protection Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window Provide edge protec tion Closing Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail gate Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the tail gate is clear otherwise injuries may re...

Page 40: ...gate opens automatically to the ad justed opening height Press the button on the exterior of the tail gate arrow 2 Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second and re lease Pressing the button again stops the motion The opening process is interrupted as well When the vehicle starts moving By pressing the button in the driver s foot well By pressing the button on the inside of the tai...

Page 41: ...nd disconnects it from the central locking system When the center armrest is locked the tailgate cannot be accessed This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service The infra red remote control can be handed out without the key Emergency unlocking Pull the handle inside the trunk The tailgate is unlocked Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the...

Page 42: ... Start Stop button switches the ig nition on When doing so do not depress the brake pedal otherwise the engine will start Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiencesinterferencefromlocalradiowaves e g mobile phones If this occurs open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use a key in the door lock To subsequently start the engine hold the re mo...

Page 43: ...fort Access If you are carrying the remote control with you pull on the door handle Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The system is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or tailgate is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously The interi...

Page 44: ...int The window closes automatically Pressing the switch stops the motion Convenience operation refer to page 36 via the remote control or the door lock Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes the closing action is interrupted The window reopens slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that t...

Page 45: ...n the rear Press the safety switch in the driver s door The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds after having activated them consecutively a number of times the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheating Let the sys tem cool The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in terior temperatures Driver s door controls R...

Page 46: ...oof When the sliding visor is open proceed as de scribed under Sliding visor Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Press the switch twice in the de sired direction past the resist ance point The glass sunroof and sliding vi sor move together Pressing the switch again stops the motion Convenience operation refer to page 36 via the remote control or the door lock Comfort posit...

Page 47: ...eds a certain value 2 Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure it may only be possible to operate the roof to a limited extent Have the system initialized by your service cen ter 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication E...

Page 48: ...rest on the front passen ger side too far to the rear during driving Oth erwise there is the danger of sliding under the safety belt in an accident This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt At a glance partially powered seats 1 Thigh support 2 Tilt 3 Forward backward 4 Lumbar support 5 Height 6 Backrest Adjustments in detail partially powered seats Forward back Pull the lev...

Page 49: ...bar support 2 Backrest width 3 Shoulder support 4 Backrest 5 Forward back height tilt 6 Thigh support Adjustments in detail power seats 1 Forward back 2 Height 3 Seat tilt 4 Backrest tilt 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

Page 50: ... the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle the backrest width temporarily opens fully Shoulder support Also supports the back in the shoulder area Results in a relaxed seating position Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion s con tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help...

Page 51: ...igh temperatures Switching on Press the button once for each ventila tion level The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit After a short time the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex cessive cooling Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Rear seats Adjusting At a glance manually adjustable seats 1 Forward backward 2 Backrest Adjustments in detail...

Page 52: ... At a glance power seats 1 Forward backward 2 Shoulder support 3 Backrest head restraint The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety switch for the power windows has been pressed Adjustments in detail power seats 1 Forward back 2 Backrest tilt 3 Head restraint Shoulder support Also supports the back in the shoulder area Results in a relaxed seating position 52 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604...

Page 53: ...ting rear 3 Select the required seat 4 Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution Active seat ventilation Switching on Press the button once for each ventila tion level The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Safety belts General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before drivi...

Page 54: ...r solid or breaka ble objects or be pinched Reduction of restraining effect Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap otherwise the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the b...

Page 55: ...uces the distance from the head Reduced protective function Do not use seat or head restraint cov ers Do not hang objects e g clothes hangers on the head restraints Do not attach accessories to the seat or head restraint Otherwise the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered Adjusting the height manual head restra...

Page 56: ...se there is an increased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap proximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Adjusting the height manual head restraints To raise pull To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down Adjusting the height power head r...

Page 57: ...he ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 Press the button on the door The LED in the button lights up 4 Press the desired button 1 or 2 The LED goes out If the M button is pressed accidentally Press the button on the door again The LED goes out Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving as an unexpected movement of the seat or stee...

Page 58: ...upted When a seat position switch is pressed When a memory button is touched 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 Last seat position auto Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s mirror Estimating distances correctly Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on ...

Page 59: ...h Before entering an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise they could be damaged de pending on the width of the vehicle Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect From behind when driving at night turn the knob Interior rearview mirror automatic ...

Page 60: ... Fold the lever back Power steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di rections Storing the position Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 57 Steering wheel heating Switching on off Press the button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out 60 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Adjusting ...

Page 61: ... with a child restraint fixing system Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting Before mounting a child restraint fixing system on the rear middle seat return both outer backr ests to the basic position Notes Manufacturer s information for child re straint fixing systems To select mount and use child restraint fixing systems observe the information provided by the system manufactur...

Page 62: ...traint fixing system 3 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com pletely LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil dren Note Manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix ing systems observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer oth erwise the level of protection may ...

Page 63: ... to page 53 2 Mount the child restraint fixing system refer to the operating instructions of the system 3 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap Mounting points Depending on the vehicle equipment there are two outer or three mounting points for child re straint fixing systems with a tether strap Fold up the middle mounting point LA...

Page 64: ... strap by pulling it down 5 Lower the head restraint Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the rear This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear safety switch refer to pa...

Page 65: ...ry electronic systems power consumers Transmission position P with the ignition off When the ignition is switched off position P is engaged automatically When in an automatic car wash for example ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system the ignition switches off auto matically Radio ready state This state can only be reac...

Page 66: ...stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on 3 Set the parking brake Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll when the following steps are adhered to 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Engage transmission position N 3 Release the parking brake or deactivate Au tomatic Hold refer to page 68 4 Switch the engine off Transmission posi...

Page 67: ...released manually in the event of a power failure or electrical fault Before releasing secure the vehicle against rolling Before releasing the parking brake manually and whenever you park the vehicle with the parking brake released ensure that position P of the automatic transmission is engaged Secure the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the inclination of the road e g with a wheel chock otherwi...

Page 68: ...n the ignition 2 Press the switch with the brake de pressed or transmission position P en gaged It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation Any sounds associated with this are normal The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation Indicator lamp in Canadian models Automatic Hold The concept This system assists the dri...

Page 69: ...een Press on the accelerator to drive away The brake is released automatically The indicator lamp goes out Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Before driving into a car wash DeactivateAutomaticHold otherwise the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the en gine is switched ...

Page 70: ... turn signal to flash High beams headlamp flasher High beams arrow 1 Headlamp flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro zen onto the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged Switching on Press the wiper levers up The lever automatically r...

Page 71: ... automatic car wash otherwise dam age could be caused by undesired wiper activa tion Rain sensor sensitivity Turn the thumb wheel Washing the windshield headlamps Pull the lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly Inaddition theheadlampsarecleanedatregular intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on Do not use the washer system at freezing tempe...

Page 72: ...iner Container for washer fluid Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts Otherwise there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser voir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze ac...

Page 73: ...ll not be executed shift lock Depress the brake until you start driv ing To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pres sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start Engaging D R and N Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di rection beyond a resistance point if necessary After releasing the selector lever it returns to its center position Pr...

Page 74: ...elector lever back ward The transmission only shifts up or down if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate If the engine speed is too high the transmission does not shift down The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument panel followed by the current gear Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Displays in th...

Page 75: ...off thetime externaltemper ature and odometer are dis played When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature External temperature warning If the display drops to 37 3 a signal sounds A message is displayed in the in strument cluster There is the increased danger of ice Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 3 there can be a risk of ice on roads 75 Online Editio...

Page 76: ... to page 237 Engine oil temperature Cold engine the pointer is at the low tem perature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds Normal operating temperature the pointer is in the middle or in the right half of the tem perature display Hot engine the pointer is at the high tem perature end Switch off the engine imme diately and allow it to cool down Check the oil level refer to page 236 Curr...

Page 77: ... of approx 30 miles 50 km Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles 50 km or engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur Displaying the cruising range 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indicators The bar display for the cruising range is dis played in the instrument cluster Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept The following functions can be operated u...

Page 78: ...e distance or when desti nation guidance is activated in the naviga tion system Distance to destination After entering the distance or when desti nation guidance is activated in the naviga tion system Arrow view of navigation system When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the com puter is to be displayed on the...

Page 79: ...p computer There are two types of computer Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary Tripcomputer thevaluesprovideanover view of the current trip Resetting the trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the computer o...

Page 80: ...ed Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed 5 Press the controller 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format...

Page 81: ...the desired dialog Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route dis tance and temperature 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 81 Online...

Page 82: ...ter be fore a service due date Automatic Service Re quest refer to page 217 Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbol...

Page 83: ...ontrol Dis play Indicator warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of th...

Page 84: ...isplayed even in the absence of traffic signs such as within town limits Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situa tion Speedlimitdetectionassiststhedriveranddoes not replace the human eye Switching on off 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the inf...

Page 85: ...he navigation e g due to changes in the road network When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker Camera The camera is located on the front of the interior rearview mirror Keep the area in front of the interior rearview mirror clear 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

Page 86: ...le to switch on the one sided roadside parking lamps refer to page 87 Low beams Switch position with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle leave the switch in position or the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un locked Activating deactivating the welcome lamps 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome light The setting is stored ...

Page 87: ...the parking lamps light up in posi tion Activating deactivating 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Roadside parking lamps The vehicle can be illuminated on one side Switching on With the ignition switched off press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx 2 seconds Switching off Briefly press the leve...

Page 88: ...ch the high beams on and off as usual Activating the high beam assistant 1 Turn the light switch to or 2 Press the button on the turn signal lever ar row The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up When the lights are switched on the high beams are switched on and off automati cally The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to ad equate illu...

Page 89: ...the switch position a cornering lamp is switched on for a broader light distribution at speeds up to 68 mph 110 km h Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness using the thumb wheel Interior lamps General information The interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati cally The...

Page 90: ...ring a fron tal collision Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags Keep at a distance from the airbags Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim holding your hands at the3o clockand9o clockpositions tokeep the danger of injury t...

Page 91: ...d by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un desired triggering of the airbag either of which could result in injury Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags The syst...

Page 92: ...cy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Con trol Display 1 Move the respective seat forward all the way 2 Move the respective seat forward again It moves forward briefly 3 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is compl...

Page 93: ... devices with the same radio frequency Malfunction Resetting the system Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Reset TPM 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Reset the tire pressure using Reset 6 Drive away The tires are shown in gray and Resetting TPM is displayed After driving for a few minute...

Page 94: ... the Control Display e g whether or not the TPM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is displayed Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and thenlightsupcontinuously Thetiresare displayed in gray on the Control Display No flat tire can be detected Display in the following situations Malfunction have the system checked A wheel without wheel electroni...

Page 95: ... detects a pressure loss on the basis of speed differences between the individual wheels while driving In the event of a pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre sponding wheel change This is detected and reported as a flat tire Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct otherwise reliable signaling o...

Page 96: ...tire Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure With a light load 1 to 2 people without lug gage approx 90 miles 150 km With a medium load 2 people trunk full or 4 people without luggage approx 50 miles 80 km With a full load 4 people trunk full approx 30 miles 50 km If there is minor tire damage especially on the tire tread the distance that you can travel with the da...

Page 97: ... steering wheel begins vibrating If the turn signal is set before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System limits Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the course of the road and the...

Page 98: ... Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Two radar sensors below the rear bumper mon itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h Thesystemindicateswhethertherearevehicles in the blind spot arrow 1 or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane arrow 2 The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly Before you change lanes after setting the turn signa...

Page 99: ...uses the system to overheat This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to be come deactivated Let the system cool and reactivate it by pressing the button Radar sensors The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper The system may not be fully functional in the following situations Dirty or icy bumper Stickers on the bumper A message is displayed when the system is not fully functional For US ow...

Page 100: ...play The concept During normal brake application the outer brake lamps light up During heavy brake application the inner brake lamps light up in addition 100 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Safety ...

Page 101: ... course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the responsibility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner Deactivating activating the DSC OFF program The program can be deactivate...

Page 102: ...or greater driving agility NORMAL Balanced tuning between the COMFORT and SPORT programs COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning of the shock absorbers for optimal traveling comfort Integral Active Steering The concept Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac tive Steering and rear axle steering Active Steering varies the steering angle of the wheels in relation to the steering wheel move ment as a...

Page 103: ...height of the vehicle at the rear axle is main tained at a predefined level under all load con ditions The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit uations Malfunction A message appears on the Control Display A malfunction has occurred in the self leveling suspension Vehicle handling may be altered and driving comfort may be noticeably reduced Visit yo...

Page 104: ...orlamp go out Indicator warning lamps When DTC is activated TRACTION is displayed in the tachometer The indicator lamp lights up DTC Dy namic Traction Control is activated SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus pension during limited driving stabilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT Press the button rep...

Page 105: ...tic program change refer to page 103 COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning of the shock absorbers for optimal traveling comfort with maximum driving stabilization Activating COMFORT Press the button repeatedly until COM FORT appears in the tachometer Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The selected program is dis played in the tachometer Program selection Pressing the button displays a l...

Page 106: ...ake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driving without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap prox 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back 106 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 ...

Page 107: ... is clear it accelerates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained on downhill gra dients but may not be maintained on uphill slopes if engine power is insufficient Buttons at a glance 1 System on off interrupt 2 Resume speed 3 Store speed 4 Increase distance 5 Store maintain change speed 6 Reduce distance Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on Press the button on th...

Page 108: ...o maintain and store the cur rent speed Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times other wise there is the danger of an accident occur ring Speed differences Great speed differences with vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly ap proaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your own lane cannot be compen sated for ...

Page 109: ...ad of you Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that the vehicle ahead of you has driven off You actively braked your vehicle to a halt by pressing on the brake pedal and it is stand ing behind another vehicle 1 Press the button to call up a stored desired speed 2 Release the brake pedal 3 Press on the accelerator briefly or press the RES button or the rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of...

Page 110: ...You are requested to intervene by brak ing or making an evasive maneuver System limits Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys tem on well developed roads and highways The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph 30 km h to 110 mph 180 km h The system can also be activated when station ary Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa tion when using the system Detection ra...

Page 111: ...r lane from behind a stopped vehicle you yourself must react as the system does not react to stopped vehicles Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly in the curve although curves cannot be anticipated in advance There fore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves situations may result due to the restricted detection range of the system...

Page 112: ...se warning of a danger of collision at speeds above approx 10 mph 15 km h The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated It responds to stationary or moving objects that are within the detection range of the radar sys tem When the vehicle is intentionally brought into contact with an object the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings Warning stages Prew...

Page 113: ...d prewarning The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warning You are requested to intervene by brak ing or making an evasive maneuver Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be issu...

Page 114: ...speed Cruise control can be used When the speed limit is switched on DSC Dy namic Stability Control refer to page 101 is switched on as well if necessary Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted actively intervene by braking and if necessary with evasive maneuvers otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring Press the button If active pr...

Page 115: ...e vehicle to accel erate more rapidly The rocker switch can be pressed while inter rupted to maintain and store the current speed Resuming the desired speed Press the button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Display of desired speed 2 Indicator lamp 3 Brief status display Desired speed Display in the speedometer The marking lights up in green the syste...

Page 116: ...With tow bars and trailer hitches With thin or wedge shaped objects With low objects With objects with corners and sharp edges Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there i...

Page 117: ...ting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis play before a signal tone sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated Depending on the vehicle s equipment the screen mask can also be turned by 90 If the bac...

Page 118: ...the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose Capturing the image The image is captured by two cameras inte grated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera The range equals approx 10 ft 3 m to the side approx 7 ft 2 m to the rear In this way obstacles up to the height of the ex terior mirrors are detected early System limits Top View cannot be used in t...

Page 119: ...amera Select the symbol 2 Press the controller Thebackupcameraimageisdisplayed Theset ting is stored for the remote control currently in use Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and ...

Page 120: ...utomatically Select transmission position R with the engine running The backup camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive Switching off automatically The system switches off and the LED goes out After approx 33 ft 10 m when driving for ward After approx 9 mph 15 km h when driving forward Switch on the system again if necessary Switching on off manually Press the button ...

Page 121: ...he point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning circle line Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings can be shown in the backup camera image Their colored steps match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the distance to the object shown Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be active at the same time Showing the parking aid li...

Page 122: ... look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relatively late from the driver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the traffic situation on each side System limits The cameras capture a maximum range of 330 ft 100 m Display The images from both cameras ar...

Page 123: ...at image The system has an integrated pedestrian detection function that detects pedestrians and cyclists Warm objects that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system Personal responsibility Night Vision cannot replace the driver s personal judgment of the visibility conditions and the traffic situation The view ahead and the actual visibility conditions must always be the bas...

Page 124: ...ow 1 immediately in front of the vehicle This symbol is displayed when a person detected in the extended area arrow 2 is moving from the right or left to the central area The symbols in the Head up Display corre spond to the symbols in the Control Display For people located in the central area the distance to the person is indicated by the size of the sym bol Although both the shape and the heat r...

Page 125: ...of pedestrian detection If pedestrian detec tion is not available a symbol is displayed in the heat image This symbol disappears when the function be comes available again The pedestrian detection and warning system only operates in darkness and only when a heat image is displayed Adjustments via the iDrive With Night Vision switched on 1 Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec tion 2 Press th...

Page 126: ...he visibility of the displays in the Head up Dis play is influenced by Certain sitting positions Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play Sunglasses with certain polarization filters Wet roads Unfavorable light conditions If the image is distorted check the basic set tings Switching on off Press the button Display 1 Lane departure warning 2 Active Cruise Control 3 Desired speed 4 Navigation sy...

Page 127: ... The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Adjusting the height 1 Settings 2 Head up display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller The height is adjusted The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image A film in the windshield prevents double...

Page 128: ...omatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 15 Cooling function 16 Rear window defroster 17 ALL program 18 Active seat ventilation left side 51 19 Seat heating left side 50 Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Press the button repeatedly to select a program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell driver s side only Windows up...

Page 129: ...right side of the button decrease or increase air volume The selected air volume is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Defrosting windows and removing condensation Press the button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows The air volume can be adjusted when the pro gram is active Maximum cooling Press the button The system is set t...

Page 130: ...AUTO program are transferred to the front pas senger side and to the left and right rear The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side and in the rear are changed Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the interior Functional requirement Up to 20 minutes after the engine has been switched off Warm engine The battery is sufficiently charged External te...

Page 131: ...s partially fanned out and partially bundled This maximizes the air supply Direct ventilation Thumb wheel arrow 3 in level the air is bundled and can be directed to a specific point Adjusting the ventilation Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di rection e g if the vehicle interior is hot from the sun Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you...

Page 132: ...d air distribution can be adjusted Press the left or right side of the button decrease or increase the intensity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity and then kee...

Page 133: ...preset switch on time or when oper ated directly any external temperature Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate parked car vent The system is switched on The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes The system continues to run for some time after being switched off Preselecting the switch on time 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Timer 1 or T...

Page 134: ...trolled de vice is generally compatible with the universal remote control If you have any questions please contact Your service center www homelink com on the Internet Programming LED arrow 1 Memory buttons arrow 2 Fixed code hand held transmitters 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Initial setup Press both outer buttons 1 and 3 for approx 20 seconds until the LED flashes All programs of the three memory ...

Page 135: ...n is pressed briefly If the LED flashes for approx 2 seconds and then lights up continuously con tinue the programming procedure be ginning with step 4 4 Locate the button on the receiver of the de vice to be set e g on the drive 5 Press the button on the receiver of the de vice to be set You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 6 Press the programmed memory button of the universal remote cont...

Page 136: ...when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn them selves Rear Opening Press on the cover Emptying Take out the insert Connecting electrical devices Sockets The lighter socket can be used for electrical de vices up to approx 200 watts with 12 volts with the engine running or the ignition switched on Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors Front center co...

Page 137: ...your hands into the two recessed grips on the bottom of the cover 2 Push up the cover The cover can be stowed in the rear compart ment in the trunk refer to page 143 Installing 1 Insert the trunk cover into the two front re taining pins 2 Fold down the cover until it engages Through loading system General information The trunk can be expanded by folding down the trunk partition and the rear seat b...

Page 138: ...e transported in the rear 1 Put the rear seat backrests into their stand ard position 2 For the best possible individual seat posi tion adjust the inclination of the rear seat backrest if necessary Adjust the standard position of the rear seat backrest Before transporting anyone in the rear and ad justing the individual seat position adjust the standard position of the rear seat backrests Otherwis...

Page 139: ...ring braking or eva sive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu pants Loading position To expand the trunk the cargo cover can be moved into a vertical position 1 Move the rear backrest to the loading posi tion refer to page 138 2 To release the cargo cover pull both levers in the trunk The cargo cover folds into an upright position and rests against the rear backrest Repositioning Fold back the ...

Page 140: ...braking and avoidance maneu vers Glove compartment Front passenger side Opening Pull the handle The light in the glove compartment switches on Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately after use while driving otherwise injury may occur during accidents Closing Fold up the cover USB interface for data transfer Connection for importing and exporting data ...

Page 141: ...cure the tail gate refer to page 41 for example After the storage compartment is locked the re mote control can be handed out without the in tegrated key refer to page 32 for instance at a hotel This prevents access to the storage compart ment and to the trunk Connection for an external audio device This can be used to connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player AUX IN port refer t...

Page 142: ...lly push unsuitable contain ers into the cupholders This may result in dam age Front To open press on the cover Rear In the front center armrest To open press the button Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located next to the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driver s vision ...

Page 143: ...ment The trunk cover refer to page 137 can be stowed in the rear compartment To open the cover pull upward on the handle arrow 1 To close the cover press downward until it locks You can fix the cover in an upright position if needed To do so unhook the right hand retain ing strap and hook it into the rear of the cover Do not stow heavy objects Only stow light objects in the rear com partment other...

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Page 146: ...ng this breaking in period Following part replacement The same breaking in procedures should be ob served if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed Only operate the vehicle with the tailgate closed otherwise exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment If...

Page 147: ...ing through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 6 mph 10 km h Adhere to water depth and speed limita tions Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the elec trical systems and the transmission may be damaged Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stan...

Page 148: ...ps that exits underneath the vehicle Therefore traces of condensed water under the vehicle are normal Loading Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved carrying ca pacity of the tires never overload the vehicle Overloading can lead to overheating and in creases the rate at which damage develops in side the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure No fluids ...

Page 149: ...sts including the trunk partition to stow cargo Securing cargo Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps a trunk net or draw straps Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps Cargo straps can be attached to four lashing eyes located in the trunk Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as described above otherwise it can endanger the car s occupants if sudden brakin...

Page 150: ...er of dif ferent factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing style and regular maintenance refer to page 238 can have an influence on fuel con sumption and on the environmental impact Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Remove attached parts following use Remove auxiliary mirrors roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use Att...

Page 151: ...gs or in traffic congestion Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx 4 seconds Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear win dow defroster require a lot of energy and con sume additional fuel especially in city and stop and go traffic Therefore switch off these functions if they are not actually needed Have...

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Page 154: ...se numbers by automatically completing the entry and providing entry com parisons refer to page 24 Stored town city and street names can be called up quickly Iftheexistingentriesshouldnotbechanged the entries for the state province and town city can be skipped Destination guidance is started to the town city center if no street is entered Entering a state province 1 Press the MENU button 2 Navigat...

Page 155: ...own city All streets of the selected state province are of fered The associated town city is displayed af ter the street name Thedesiredstreetdoesnotexistinthespecified city town because it belongs to another part of the city town 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 Select Street or the displayed street 4 Change to the list of street names 5 In the displayed state province 6 Select the letters 7 Change...

Page 156: ... Storing the position The current position can be stored in the ad dress book 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Store position as contact or Add position to contact 4 Depending on the selection choose an ex isting contact from the list Select the type of address and enter the first and last name 5 Store in vehicle Editing or deleting an address 1 Navigation 2 Address book 3 Highlight the entry 4 Open ...

Page 157: ... select special destinations e g hotels or tourist attractions 1 Navigation 2 Points of Interest Narrow the search for special destinations by specifying the location and category Position of special destinations 1 Search area 2 Select the location where the system is to search for the special destination At current location At destination At a different destination Along route Special destination...

Page 158: ...is available a connection can be established if necessary Destination entry via BMW Assist A connection is established to the Concierge service refer to page 217 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 Open Options 4 BMW Assist dest entry Entering the special destination by its name 1 Navigation 2 Points of Interest 3 Name A Z search 4 Select the letters Depending on the distance the search may take some t...

Page 159: ... location marked on the map Exit interactive map View in northern direction Display destination the map section around the destination is displayed Display current location the map section around your current location is displayed Find points of interest Destination entry by voice General information Instructions for voice activation system re fer to page 25 When entering the destination by voice ...

Page 160: ... entry Select an entry Entry e g entry 2 To spell an entry Spell city Entering a street or intersection Enter a street or intersection in the same way as you would enter a town city Entering a house number House numbers can be entered up to the num ber 999 999 House number Say each digit separately Starting destination guidance Start guidance or if necessary Enter new destination Storing a destina...

Page 161: ...trip move an intermediate destination to another po sition in the list Delete dest in the trip With the Professional navigation system Deleting a trip 1 Stored trips 2 Highlight the desired trip 3 Open Options 4 Delete all trips or Delete trip Destination guidance Starting destination guidance 1 Navigation 2 Make a destination entry refer to page 154 3 Accept destination 4 Start guidance The route...

Page 162: ...s toll roads are avoided wherever possible Avoid ferries ferries are avoided where possible Dynamic destination guidance The route is automatically changed in the event of traffic obstructions The system does not point out traffic ob structions along the original route Traffic bulletins continue to be displayed on the map Depending on the type of road and the na ture and length of the traffic obst...

Page 163: ...3 Recommended refuel A list of the gas stations is displayed 4 Highlight a gas station With the Professional navigation system The position of the gas station is shown on the split screen 5 Select the gas station 6 Select the symbol 7 Start guidance or Add as another dest Switching spoken instructions on off The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select...

Page 164: ... entire range from your location to the destination Settings for the map view The map is shown on the Control Display 1 Open Options 2 Settings Set the optimized map view Day night mode Select and create the necessary settings depending on the light conditions When the traffic situation gray card is activated this setting is not taken into account With the Professional navigation system Satellite ...

Page 165: ... their suppliers make no representations about content traffic and road conditions route usability or speed C The licensed material is provided to li censee as is and where is Total Traffic Network including but not limited to any and all third party providers of any of the li censed material expressly disclaims to the fullest extent permitted by law all warranties or representations with respect ...

Page 166: ...yed in the map using triangles or gray bars along the calculated route Filtering of traffic bulletins Set which traffic bulletins are to be displayed in the map 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Open Options 4 Traffic Info categories 5 Set the filter Traffic bulletins of the selected category are dis played in the map Traffic bulletins on incidents along the route are always displayed For your own safety traff...

Page 167: ...hange the DVD if needed After an interruption of the trip follow the in structions on the Control Display What to do if Thecurrenttransmissionpositioncannotbe displayed The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region is in a poor reception area or the system is currently determining the posi tion Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky Thedestinationwithoutstreetin...

Page 168: ...the system requires a few seconds to cal culate a new route suggestion 168 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Navigation ...

Page 169: ...169 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

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Page 171: ...ainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs DVDs and tracks from the music collection 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 172: ...the controller Equalizer Setting for individual audio frequency ranges Adjusting the equalizer 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Equalizer 4 Select the desired setting 5 To adjust turn the controller 6 To store press the controller Multi channel playback surround Choosebetweenstereoandmulti channelplay back surround Setting multi channel playback surround 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings...

Page 173: ...fety belt reminder compared to the en tertainment sound output Adjusting the volume 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings 4 Select the desired volume setting 5 To adjust turn the controller 6 To store press the controller Resetting the tone settings 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Comm...

Page 174: ...tion 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Highlight the desired station 4 Press the controller for an extended period 5 Select the desired memory location The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use The stations can also be stored on the program mable memory buttons refer to page 23 Selecting a station manually Station selection via the frequency 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Manual 4 To select the fre...

Page 175: ...elayed broadcasting there may be repe titions or interruptions In this case switch off digital radio reception Displaying additional information Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track such as the name of the ar tist 1 Select the desired station 2 Open Options 3 Station info Selecting a substation This symbol indicates that a main station also broadcasts additional subs...

Page 176: ...to enable or unsubscribe from the channels you must have reception It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky The channel name is displayed in the status line Enabling channels The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Category 4 Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate gory 5 Select the desired channel The phone number ...

Page 177: ... confirm the highlighted channel 7 Select the desired memory location The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use The channels can also be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons refer to page 23 Changing the list view The list view changes every time the first symbol on the navigation bar is pressed Information on the channel is displayed Symbol Meaning Channel name Artist ...

Page 178: ... 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Replay Time shift 4 Automatic time shift To deactivate Automatic time shift 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 information must be available 1 Radio 2 Sate...

Page 179: ... Open Options 4 Set jump 5 Select the desired region The region is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Activating deactivating the jump 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Jump to Information for the selected region is broadcast as soon as it is available A new panel opens Canceling the Traffic Jump Cancel Symbol Meaning Information will be broadcast shortly Information is currently being broa...

Page 180: ...stored 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Store station 4 Select the desired memory location The list of stored stations is stored for the re mote control currently in use The stations can also be stored on the program mable memory buttons refer to page 23 Deleting a station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry 180 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Radio...

Page 181: ...CD DVD player or changer 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD Symbol Meaning CD DVD player DVD changer CD DVD player rear Playable formats DVD DVD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD audio video part only DVD video CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA VCD SVCD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button repeatedly...

Page 182: ...information on the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Interpret Album track Number of tracks on the CD DVD File name of track Random playback 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD 4 Open Options 5 Random CDs DVDs with compressed audio files all tracks within the selected directory are played in random order Random mode is switched off...

Page 183: ...automatic trans mission is in position P DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a CD with video content 4 Select track 5 Select the desired track Video menu To open the video menu turn the controller dur ing playback Press the controller when Back is displayed Symbol Function Open the DVD menu Start playback Pause ...

Page 184: ...desired language Selecting the subtitles The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Subtitles 4 Select the desired language or Do not display subtitles Setting the brightness contrast and color 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Display settings 4 Brightness Contrast or Color 5 Turn the controller until the desired ...

Page 185: ...filling and emptying it otherwise the DVD changer could be damaged Controls and displays 1 Empty DVD compartments 2 LED on DVD slot 3 Buttons for DVD compartments 4 DVD slot 5 Fill DVD compartments Filling the DVD compartments individually 1 Press the button The LED on the first empty compartment flashes 2 Select another compartment if necessary 3 Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash 4 Inser...

Page 186: ...eliminate the malfunction 1 Press one of the buttons The CD DVD last inserted is ejected 2 Remove the CD DVD The DVD changer is functional again after the LEDs stop flashing rapidly Audio playback The audio track of a DVD can be played back even if video playback is not possible in the ve hicle Only the main film without the previews or extras can be played back Starting playback A DVD is located ...

Page 187: ...the blank CD DVD Only label CDs DVDs on the upper side with a pen intended for this purpose Damage Avoid fingerprints dust scratches and moisture Store CDs DVDs in a sleeve Do not subject CDs DVDs to temperatures over 122 50 high humidity or direct sunlight CDs DVDs with copy protection CDs DVDs are often provided with a copy pro tection feature by the manufacturer This can mean that some CDs DVDs...

Page 188: ...ectthesymbolfortheCD DVD player 5 Store in vehicle The music collection is displayed and the first track of the CD DVD is played back During the storage process the tracks are played in se quence Observe the following during the storage proc ess Do not switch to the CD DVD player and do not remove the CD DVD from the CD DVD player as this will interrupt the storage process You can switch to the ot...

Page 189: ...out additional information can be called up via the corresponding album refer to page 190 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Music search 4 Select the desired category 5 Select the desired entry Select A Z search refer to page 24 and input the desired entry Select the desired entry from the list 6 Select other categories if you wish The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order Not all categ...

Page 190: ...imedia 2 Music collection 3 Top 50 4 Select the desired track if necessary Albums All stored albums listed in order of their storage dates Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio files 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Select the desired album Depending on the album the tracks or the subdirectories of the album are displayed The first track is played automatically if pos sible 4 Change director...

Page 191: ...ction 3 Highlight the directory or track 4 Open Options 5 Delete folder or Delete track Free memory capacity Display the free memory capacity in the music collection 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Free memory Music collection Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored on a USB device Make sure there is enough free memory capacity on the USB devic...

Page 192: ...r The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers Recommendation use medium tone and volume settings on the audio device The tone depends on the quality of the audio files Connecting The AUX IN port is in the center armrest Connect the headphones or line out connector of the device to the jack plug Playback 1 Connect the audio device switch it on and select a track on the audio device 2 CD Multime...

Page 193: ...phone is opera ble on the vehicle Ask your service center about suitable audio de vices mobile phones Audio files Standard audio files can be played back MP3 WMA WAV PCM AAC Playback lists M3U Connection of Apple iPod iPhone via USB audio interface TheUSBaudiointerfaceisinthecenterarmrest To connect the device use the special cable adapter for the Apple iPod iPhone available from your service cent...

Page 194: ... signal of the AUX IN port is played On the Splitscreen the CD cover for the music track might be displayed after a few seconds Track search Selection is possible via Playback lists Information type of music artist album track Additionally for USB devices file directory composer Tracks are displayed if they have been saved in the Latin alphabet Starting the track search 1 CD Multimedia 2 External ...

Page 195: ...es refer to the audio device operating instructions Depending on the configuration of the audio files e g bit rates greater than 256 kbit s the files may not play back correctly in each case Information on connection Theconnectedaudiodeviceissuppliedwith a max power of 500 mA if supported by the device Therefore do not connect the de vice to the power socket in the vehicle Do not use force when pl...

Page 196: ...itched on again Screens Adjusting Danger of burns when screen is folded out Do not reach behind the screen other wise there is the danger of getting burned The back of the screen can become very hot To fold out pull at the bottom edge To fold in press against the bottom edge Notes Do not cover lower screen edge since this is where the sensors and the infrared inter face are installed When loading ...

Page 197: ...Professional Switch over between the display screens The transmission time of the remote control is limited by law To execute a function again press or turn the required button again Replacing the batteries No rechargeable batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries as damage may result from the substances in the batteries 1 Remove the cover Press on the cover ar row 1 and push forward arrow 2 2 I...

Page 198: ...nterface in the glove com partment When music collections are selected in the front and rear they are played back separately Operation is the same as for the front music col lection refer to page 187 Tone Only treble and bass can be set in the rear The settings are made separately for the left and right headphones Operation is the same as for the front tone refer to page 172 Contacts Operation is ...

Page 199: ...ia headphones the source selected via the iDrive in the front is output on the vehicle loudspeakers Sound is output via loudspeakers the source selected last via the iDrive in the front or rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak ers The rear has priority When the source selected in the rear is played on headphones it can be selected but not operated via iDrive in the front Other audio or video so...

Page 200: ...vices and digital cameras can be connected to cinch sockets re fer to page 196 on the CD DVD player Opera tion takes place on the external device Due to the large number of different audio and video devices available on the market it cannot be ensured that every audio and video device will be displayed correctly on the screen Connecting an external device 1 Fold down the cover in front of the cinc...

Page 201: ...ted Function is limited due to the selected pri ority Change priority The DVD does not play Playback does not begin automatically Start DVD manually refer to page 183 The volume of the rear vehicle speakers cannot be adjusted Sound in the rear is output via the head phones Change priority if necessary and output sound via vehicle speakers 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Re...

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Page 203: ...ion All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family friends business partners and service providers are described in this chapter 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 204: ...n be found at www bmw com bluetooth These approved mobile phones with a certain software version support the vehicle functions described below Malfunctions may occur with other mobile phones or software versions Donotoperateamobilephonethatisconnected to the vehicle on the mobile phone keypad as this may lead to a malfunction Pairing unpairing the mobile phone Requirements The mobile phone is suit...

Page 205: ...e is running or the ignition is switched on After they have been identified phone book entries are transferred from the SIM card and or mobile phone to the vehicle this de pends on the mobile phone Four mobile phones can be paired Specific settings may be necessary in some mobile phones e g authorization or a se cure connection refer to the mobile phone operating instructions Activating deactivati...

Page 206: ...match Enter the same passkey on the mobile phone and via iDrive Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey Repeat the pairing procedure Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone If so delete the con nections with other devices on the mobile phone The mobile phone no longer reacts Switch the mobile phone off and on again Repeat the pairing procedure If all items on t...

Page 207: ... This function might have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone must be adjusted accordingly If a second call comes in during an active call you will hear a call waiting signal Accept The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold Establishing a second call Establish an additional call during an active call 1 Telephone 2 Active calls 3 Hold The existing call is pu...

Page 208: ... symbol Contact with more than one phone number Select the phone number the connection is being estab lished A telephone call is not possible the mobile phone has no coverage or no network or a Serv ice Request is active Editing a contact Change the entries in Contacts When a con tact is changed the changes are not stored on the mobile phone A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle 1 Highlight...

Page 209: ...n entry in the contacts 1 Highlight the entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing contact 4 Select the type of number Home Business Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 If necessary Store contact Messages Display of different messages My Info messages from the BMW Assist portal Message from the Concierge service refer to page 217 MyInfo Starting destination gu...

Page 210: ... phone Follow the instructions on the mobile phone dis play refer also to the mobile phone operating instructions Voice operation The concept The mobile phone can be operated without taking your hands from the steering wheel In many cases the entries are accompanied by announcements or questions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Using voice activation Activating the voice...

Page 211: ... after being prompted to do so 3 Confirm the query with Yes Deleting all entries 1 Delete phone book The dialog for deleting the phone book is opened 2 Confirm the query with Yes 3 Confirm the query again with Yes Reading and selecting entries 1 Read phone book The dialog for reading the phone book is opened 2 Say Dial number when the desired entry is read Selecting an entry 1 Dial name 2 Say the ...

Page 212: ...he snap in adapter 1 Press the button and remove the cover 2 Insert the snap in adapter at the front ar row 1 and press down arrow 2 until it en gages Inserting the mobile phone 1 Depending on the mobile phone remove the protective cap from the antenna con nector of the mobile phone 2 Slide the mobile phone with the buttons fac ing up in the direction of the electrical con nections arrow 1 and pus...

Page 213: ...ined in the navigation data in the vehicle can be entered This ensures that destina tion guidance is possible for all addresses 7 If necessary Store 8 Store contact in vehicle Specifying a contact as the home address A contact can be stored as the home address It is placed at the top of My contacts 1 Home 2 Create a contact My contacts General information A list of all contacts in the vehicle and ...

Page 214: ...is to be used for destination guidance must match the navigation data con tained in the vehicle The address can be checked for this purpose 1 Select the desired contact and highlight the address 2 Open Options 3 Check as destination 4 Correct and store the address if necessary If the address is corrected and stored a copy of it is stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phon...

Page 215: ...Exporting importing contacts Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile refer to page 33 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

Page 216: ...on Notification under cer tain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident If possible the BMW As sist 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 break down If possible the vehicle and position data are t...

Page 217: ...ers and addresses Hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Assist Con cierge service The Concierge service is part of the optional Convenience Plan Starting the Concierge service 1 BMW Assist 2 Concierge 3 Start service A voice connection is established with the BMW Assist Concierge service Phone numbers and addresses can be transmitted to the vehicle Open the message via the message list refer to...

Page 218: ...eneral information If the services included in a Assist subscription arenotdisplayed theymayneedtobeactivated Activating 1 Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view of 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 th...

Page 219: ... BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the mobile phone is paired a con nection is established to Customer Relations Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations 3 Start service Service Request At a glance Sends information to your service partner to re quest the arrangement of a service appoint ment The TeleServic...

Page 220: ...ssist 2 Open Options 3 Data transfer Services status Displaying available services Display of all services available in the vehicle 1 BMW Assist 2 Service status 3 Available services Activating BMW Assist If the services included in a Assist subscription arenotdisplayed theymayneedtobeactivated Activate BMW Assist Activating TeleService TeleService may need to be activated in the ve hicle Activate...

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Page 223: ...ain mobile at all times this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and Roadside Assistance 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 224: ... the cap cannot be closed prop erly and fuel vapors can escape A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction for ex ample 1 Open the cover on the right side trim 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump sym bol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the ...

Page 225: ...rs Refuel promptly Refuel below a range of 30 miles 50 km otherwise enginefunctionsarenotensuredand damage may occur 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

Page 226: ...es in fuel quality volatility composition ad ditives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels containing up to and including 10 etha nol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship Minimum fuel gr...

Page 227: ...ressure table refer to page 227 contains all pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem perature Pressure specifications apply to ap proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands This information can be obtained from your service center To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please note the following Tire sizes of your vehicle Vehicle load Maximum allowable dr...

Page 228: ...ions in psi kPa Specifications in psi kilopascal with cold tires F 245 45 R 19 98 Y R 275 40 R 19 101 Y 2 2 32 2 4 35 F 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL R 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL 2 4 35 2 6 38 Tire size Pressure specifica tions in psi kPa F 245 35 R 21 96 Y XL R 275 30 R 21 98 Y XL 2 6 38 3 0 44 245 50 R 18 100 Y 245 50 R 18 100 V M S A S 245 50 R 18 100 H M S 2 2 32 2 4 35 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL 2 4 35 2 6 38 ...

Page 229: ...nt course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upontheactualconditionsoftheiruse however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli mate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement ...

Page 230: ...for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage Inspect your tires often for damage foreign ob jects lodged in the tread and tread wear Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects Unusual ...

Page 231: ...to body contact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu ate non approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a st...

Page 232: ...ree in the event of a pressure loss Continued driving with damaged tires refer to page 96 Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No sparetireisavailableinthecaseofaflattire Your service center will be glad to advise you Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle classified as road s...

Page 233: ...s sageisshownontheControlDisplayandthe status is activated automatically Confirm the automatic activation Snow chains are not mounted The setting is activated At speeds above 30 mph 50 km h a warning lamp lights up and a message is displayed Deactivate the status manually If not functioning properly Snowchainsaremounted Thesettingisnot activated A message does not appear on the Control Display The...

Page 234: ...engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards 1 Pull the lever 234 Online...

Page 235: ... and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must audibly engage on both sides Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over imme diately and close it securely Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility...

Page 236: ...s 200 km Engine oil level too high Have this checked Have the vehicle checked immediately Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immedi ately otherwise surplus oil can lead to en gine damage Measurement inactive Have this checked Note the newly calculated remaining mile age until the next oil service Have the sys tem checked as soon as possible Adding engine oil Filler neck When the indicato...

Page 237: ...burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise escaping coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise en gine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suit able for your vehicle Ask your service center for suitable additive...

Page 238: ...tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures such as checking brake fluid and if necessary changing the engine oil and the microfilter acti vated charcoal filter Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and W...

Page 239: ...time Data memory Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op eration faults and user settings These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices particularly when the ve hicle is serviced The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service proc esses and repair or for optimizing and develop ing vehicle functions further In addition if you ...

Page 240: ... are not described here You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your service center Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool otherwise there is the danger of getting burned Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system you should always switch off the lights affected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bu...

Page 241: ...ently shortens their life Ifaxenonbulbfails switchonthefrontfoglamps and continue the trip with great care Comply with local regulations Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system in cluding bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage present in the system there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car ri...

Page 242: ... watt bulb H8 1 Carefully pull out the grill toward the front 2 Remove the screws 3 Pull the lamp out toward the front 4 Remove the bulb and replace it 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Tail lamps bulb replacement At a glance 1 Turn signal 2 Backup lamp 3 Rear fog lamp 4 Tail lamp 5 Brake lamp Turn signal brake tail and license plate lamps Follow the general instructi...

Page 243: ...replace it Changing wheels Notes Your vehicle is equipped with run flat tires refer to page 232 as standard equipment They do not need to be replaced immediately in the event of a puncture When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa use run flat tires for your own safety No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire The tools for changing wheels are availa...

Page 244: ...and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available Charging the battery In the vehicle only charge the battery via the terminals refer to page 247 in the engine com partment with the engine off Power failure After a temporary power loss some equip...

Page 245: ...rcuit overload ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the trunk In the glove compartment Push the handle up arrow 1 and open the lid arrow 2 In the trunk Open the cover on the right side trim Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet 245 Online Edition for Part no 01...

Page 246: ...stem can be reactivated by a service center after you sign a new contract Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up The LED lights up an Emergency Request was initiated If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab lished The LED flashes if the connection to the BMW Assi...

Page 247: ... in your home country re fer to the Contact brochure Jump starting Notes If the battery is discharged an engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially f...

Page 248: ...ding engine or body ground of the ve hicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed 2 Starttheengineoftheothervehicleasusual If the first starting attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before making another attempt in order to allow the discharged bat...

Page 249: ... during towing Towing Observe the notes on towing Observe all notes on towing or vehicle damage or accidents can occur Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams tail lamps turn signals and windshield wipers may be un available Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle raised as the front wheels could turn When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequently mor...

Page 250: ...r body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result Secure the vehicle against rolling off Apply the parking brake after towing and secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces sary Have the operability of transmission position P checked by the service center Vehicle with manual parking lock Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed Do not lift t...

Page 251: ...ing on the width of the vehicle Deactivate the rain sensor refer to page 71 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body could be damaged Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll when the following steps are taken 1 Press on the brake pedal 2 Engage transmission position N 3 ...

Page 252: ...re products otherwise dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface Suitable care products are available from the service center Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner If they are very dirty e g beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sw...

Page 253: ...tment for cleaning If they are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or an interior cleaner To prevent mat ting of the carpet rub back and forth in the di rection of travel only Sensors cameras To clean the sensors or cameras of equipment such as the High beam Assistant Active Cruise Control or Night Vision use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Displays screens Us...

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Page 255: ...e This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need 255 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 ...

Page 256: ...Technical data Dimensions Width with mirrors height with roof mounted aerial Width without mirrors 256 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Technical data ...

Page 257: ...ment cu in cm 181 8 2 979 No of cylinders 6 Maximum output at engine speed hp rpm 300 5 800 6 250 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft Nm rpm 300 407 1 200 5 000 550i Displacement cu in cm 268 2 4 395 No of cylinders 8 257 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

Page 258: ... kg 165 75 Trunk capacity cu ft l 15 5 60 440 1 700 550i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 5 954 2 700 Load lbs kg 1 014 460 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 811 1 275 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 3 308 1 500 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Trunk capacity cu ft l 15 5 60 440 1 700 Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal liters approx 18 5 70 Fuel quality refer to page 226 Windshield and ...

Page 259: ...rofiles Profiles Opening the computer Onboard info Opening the contacts Contacts Displaying the phone book Phonebook Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening the destination input Enter address CD multimedia CD DVD drive 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 a track C D track e g track 5 Opening the CD and m...

Page 260: ...g for music opening the menu Music search Playing back the most frequently played tracks Top fifty External devices Function Command Opening external devices External devices Call up Bluetooth devices Bluetooth AUX front AUX front Tone Function Command Opening the tone settings Tone Radio FM Function Command Calling up the radio Radio Calling up an FM station F M Opening manual search Manual 260 O...

Page 261: ...ather band on Selecting a Weather Band station Select a weather channel Satellite radio Function Command Calling up the satellite radio Satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Satellite radio on Selecting a satellite radio channel Select satellite radio e g satellite radio channel 2 Stored stations Function Command Opening the stored stations Presets Choosing a stored station Select prese...

Page 262: ...ination guidance Start guidance Terminating destination guidance Stop guidance Opening the home address Home address Opening the route criteria Route preference Opening the route Route information Switching on the spoken instructions Switch on voice instructions Repeating a spoken instruction Repeat voice instructions Switching off the spoken instructions Switch off voice instructions Displaying t...

Page 263: ...lit screen current position Split screen direction of travel Split screen map in direction of travel Split screen perspective Split screen perspective Split screen wider intersection zoom Splitscreen Exit ramp view Split screen scale feet Split screen scale feet e g split screen scale 100 feet Split screen scale miles Split screen scale miles e g split screen scale 5 miles Split screen highlightin...

Page 264: ... B M W Assist Opening BMW Search B M W Search Vehicle information Owner s Manual Function Command Opening the Owner s Manual Display Owner s Manual Opening the Quick Reference Quick reference Opening the keyword search Owner s Manual Opening Search by pictures Search by pictures Computer Function Command Opening the computer Onboard info Opening the trip computer Trip computer 264 Online Edition f...

Page 265: ...d date settings Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit settings Speed Opening the light settings Lighting Opening the door lock settings Door locks Opening the profiles Profiles Equipment Function Command Opening the air conditioning settings Climate Opening the Head up Display settings head up display Enabling the rear seat Allow rear contr...

Page 266: ...ntifreeze washer fluid 72 Antilock Brake System ABS 101 Anti slip control refer to DSC 101 Approved engine oils 236 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 141 Ashtray 136 Assist 216 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 247 Assistance when driving off 106 Audio playback 181 AUTO intensity 129 Automatic car wash 251 Automatic climate con trol 128 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop Go 107 Automatic Curb Monitor...

Page 267: ... Centralscreen refertoControl Display 19 Changes technical refer to Safety 6 Changing parts 240 Changing wheels tires 231 Check Control 83 Children seating position 61 Children transporting safely 61 Child restraint fixing sys tem 61 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 61 Child safety locks 64 Child seat mounting 61 Child seats 61 Chrome parts care 252 Ci...

Page 268: ...ynamic Damping Con trol 102 Dynamic destination guid ance 162 Dynamic Drive 102 Dynamic Driving Control 103 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 101 E EfficientDynamics refer to Saving fuel 150 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 16 Electronic engine oil level check 236 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 101 Emergency detection remote control 33 Emergency r...

Page 269: ...5 Hazard warning flashers 246 HD Radio 175 Head airbags 90 Headlamp control auto matic 87 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture 86 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture via remote control 36 Headlamp flasher 70 Headlamp glass 241 Headlamps 241 Headlamps care 251 Headlamp washer system 70 Headliner 18 Headphones rear entertain ment 199 Head restraints 48 Head restraints front 55 Head restraints rear 56 Head ...

Page 270: ... warning 97 Language on Control Dis play 81 Lashing eyes securing cargo 149 LATCH child restraint fixing system 62 Leather care 252 LEDs light emitting di odes 240 Length vehicle 257 Letters and numbers enter ing 24 License plate lamp bulb re placement 242 Light alloy wheels care 252 Light control 87 Light emitting diodes LEDs 240 Lighter front 136 Lighting 86 Lighting via remote con trol 36 Light...

Page 271: ...program Dynamic Driving Control 105 Notes 6 Number of cylinders en gine 257 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 250 O OBD Onboard Diagnos tics 238 Obstacle marking backup camera 121 Odometer 75 Oil 236 Oil adding 236 Oil additives 236 Oil change interval service re quirements 82 Oil filler neck 236 Oil level check 236 Oil types alternative 236 Oil types approved 236 Old batteries disposal 244 Onboa...

Page 272: ...e Pressure Mon itor TPM 93 Residual heat automatic cli mate control 130 Retaining straps securing cargo 149 Retreaded tires 231 Road avoiding 162 Road detour 162 Roadside Assistance 217 Roadside parking lamps 87 Roller sunblinds 45 Roll stabilization refer to Dy namic Drive 102 Roof load capacity 258 Roof mounted luggage rack 149 Rope for tow starting tow ing 250 Route 162 Route criteria route 162...

Page 273: ...ping the engine 66 Storage compartment in the center console 142 Storage compartments 140 Storage compartments loca tions 140 Storage tires 232 Storing the vehicle 253 Street entering for naviga tion 155 Summer tires tread 230 Surround View 118 Suspension settings 103 Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 103 Switch on times parked car ventilation 133 Switch refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6 T Tachometer...

Page 274: ...Upholstery care 252 USB audio interface 193 USB interface 140 V Variable Damping Control re fer to Dynamic Damping Control 102 Variable steering Integral Ac tive Steering 102 Vehicle battery 244 Vehicle battery replacing 244 Vehicle breaking in 146 Vehicle care 252 Vehicle identification number refer to Identification number in the engine compart ment 234 Vehicle jack 244 Vehicle paint 252 Vehicle...

Page 275: ...r tires tread 230 Wiper blades replacing 240 Wiper fluid 72 Wiper system 70 Wood care 252 Word match concept naviga tion 24 Wrench 240 X Xenon headlamps bulb re placement 241 Y Your individual vehicle 6 275 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 604 413 03 10 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance ...

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