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Owner's Handbook for Vehicle

Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will 
find driving it to be. We would therefore like to offer you the fol-
lowing advice:
Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your 
new BMW. It contains important notes on how to operate the car, 
enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical 
advantages of your BMW. It also contains useful information 
which will help you to uphold both the car's operating safety and 
its full resale value.
Supplementary information is provided in the other documents 
of on-board literature.
We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey,
BMW AG

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 816 - © 08/09 BMW AG

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 816 - © 08/09 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for E87 2009

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Handbook for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 3: ...ew BMW It contains important notes on how to operate the car enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW It also contains useful information which will help you to...

Page 4: ...lly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich English VIII 09 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Par...

Page 5: ...erior equipment Driving hints 98 Driving precautions Navigation 108 Navigation system 109 Destination input 119 Route guidance 125 What to do if Entertainment 128 On off and settings 131 Radio 135 Dig...

Page 6: ...lity of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your v...

Page 7: ...sponding information in particular with regard to exclusion of warranty or warranty restrictions arising for your vehicle as a result contact your Service Centre Maintenance and repair The advanced te...

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Page 9: ...s switches and displays serves as an initial guide In addition it gives you an insight into the principles behind the various ways in which functions can be performed Overview Online Edition for Part...

Page 10: ...osing front side windows 32 4 Folding outside mirrors in and out 41 5 Adjusting outside mirrors parking position function 41 6 Headlight beam throw adjustment 81 7 Side lights 79 Low beam headlights 8...

Page 11: ...e 48 13 Ignition lock 48 14 Buttons on the steering wheel Telephone Receiving and ending a call start ing dialling for a selected phone number redialling if no phone number is selected Volume control...

Page 12: ...ing lights 67 7 Display for Position of automatic transmission 52 On board computer 59 Date of next scheduled service and remaining driving distance 63 Distance recorder odometer and trip distance rec...

Page 13: ...you can call up additional information on the Control Display e g regard ing the cause of a fault and the corresponding measures to be taken see page 67 In urgent cases this information will be shown...

Page 14: ...Cockpit 12 Around the centre console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 15: ...ssed or tilted in four directions 16 Buttons on the controller 15 Select menus directly 17 Favourites buttons 18 18 Switching entertainment audio output on off and adjusting volume 128 19 Ejecting CD...

Page 16: ...concerned Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons The buttons can be used to call up menus directly The controller is used to select menu items and adjust settings Tilt in four directions...

Page 17: ...selected are shown between quota tion marks e g Settings Switching between screens After selection of a menu item e g Radio a new menu is displayed on a screen These screens can lie one on top of the...

Page 18: ...enu items or set tings that are not visible at the moment can be selected An example setting the clock 1 Press the MENU button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high l...

Page 19: ...eControlDisplay off on 1 Press the OPTION button 2 Switch off control display Press the controller to switch on Navigation system Professional split screen In the split screen view additional informat...

Page 20: ...ller to select the symbol 4 Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds Running a function Press the button The function is run immediately This means that e g on selection of a telephone numbe...

Page 21: ...ually narrowed down and possibly supple mented with every subsequent letter that you enter Destination search inputs are continuously compared with the data stored in the vehicle Only letters for addr...

Page 22: ...ting the language for iDrive see page 69 Symbols in the Owner s Handbook Speaking commands Activating voice control 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an a...

Page 23: ...a setting Standard Short Notes More information about voice control of the telephone appears on page 164 When using voice control note the following Do not use the voice control system for emergency...

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Page 25: ...you to operate your car with greater ease All equipment items that are of relevance for driving and make your journey safer and more comfortable are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no...

Page 26: ...lacements in the event of loss Personal Profile The principle You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ens...

Page 27: ...remote control Via the door lock With convenient access by means of the handles on the driver s and the front pas senger s door The deadlocks are operated at the same time The latter prevent the doors...

Page 28: ...if the button is released Switching on the interior lights While the car is locked Press the button This function also enables you to locate the car for instance in a parking garage Unlocking the tail...

Page 29: ...switch off the alarm Unlock the car with the remote control see page 25 or insert the remote control fully into the ignition lock For further details of the alarm system see page 29 If the car is not...

Page 30: ...lock all doors at once via the central locking button or press down the safety lock button of a door To prevent that you are shut out of the car accidentally the driver s door cannot be locked with th...

Page 31: ...tilt alarm sensor see page 30 There is an interruption in the power supply from the battery Depending on the national market version of the car the alarm system briefly indicates unau thorised entry o...

Page 32: ...witched off together This pre vents false alarms e g in the following situa tions In duplex garages When being transported on car carrying trains boats ships or trailers If pets are to remain inside t...

Page 33: ...at tery Convenient closing For convenient closing keep your finger on the panel arrow 2 Unlocking just the tailgate Press the top half of the BMW badge on the tail gate This corresponds to pressing th...

Page 34: ...windows during the closing procedure to avoid any injuries When leaving the car take the remote control out of the ignition lock otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly inj...

Page 35: ...glass roof during the closing procedure to avoid any injuries Take the remote control with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves Raising...

Page 36: ...failure After a power failure there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised The system must be initialised BMW recommends that you have this work performed by BMW Service Manual closin...

Page 37: ...ircumstances in which an accident occurs Occupants with sensitive hearing may be subject to brief and generally temporary impaired hearing caused by the ignition and inflation noise The locations of t...

Page 38: ...r there will be greater risks to personal safety Forward back Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position After releasing the lever move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it eng...

Page 39: ...th You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat eral support pads Press the switch at front or rear Backrest width decreases or increases accord in...

Page 40: ...ll up all the way 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint fully out Rear seats Adjusting height Up pull Down press the button arrow 1 and slide the head restraint down The centre head r...

Page 41: ...ctrical longitudinal adjustment Convenient entry The convenient entry feature includes a mem ory function that stores the seat s longitudinal position as well as the backrest angle 1 Pull lever 1 and...

Page 42: ...tion 1 Unlock and open the driver s door or switch on radio readiness see page 48 2 Briefly press the desired memory button 1 or 2 The adjusting procedure is halted when you press a seat adjustment sw...

Page 43: ...isplay Check whether the seat belt has been fastened correctly The Fasten seat belts reminder is issued as long as the driver s seat belt has not been fas tened The Fasten seat belts reminder is also...

Page 44: ...tomatic heating Depending on the outside temperature both outside mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on Passenger side mirror tilt down parking posit...

Page 45: ...ectly in front of the mirror Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion or an accident may result from any unexpected movement 1 Fold lever down 2 Mo...

Page 46: ...ivated unless the car is fitted with ISOFIX equipment and a keyswitch for the front passenger airbags Keyswitch for front passenger airbags You candeactivate and subsequently reactivate the front and...

Page 47: ...llow the instructions for installing the system precisely On the front passenger s seat Before fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger s seat make sure that the front and side airbags...

Page 48: ...ints for the upper ISOFIX retaining strap only to secure child restraint systems otherwise the mount ing points could be damaged For ISOFIX child restraint systems with an upper retaining strap there...

Page 49: ...taining strap onto the mounting point of the rear seat behind it Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint posts of the front passenger s seat and the rear seat In such cases it is a...

Page 50: ...el lock engages audibly Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position interlock Start stop button Each time the start stop button is pres...

Page 51: ...access in the vehicle see page 30 1 Depress the brake 2 Depress the clutch and shift to idle position 3 Press the start stop button Starting proceeds automatically for a certain time and ceases autom...

Page 52: ...the system checks whether certain conditions related to safety and comfort have been met In the following situations the engine is not switched off Outside temperature below approx 36 377 Passenger c...

Page 53: ...f a signal also sounds The handbrake is still applied Applying The lever engages by itself Releasing Raise slightly press the knob and move the lever down In exceptional cases if the handbrake has to...

Page 54: ...th the ignition switched on or the engine running the selector lever can be moved out of position P Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary first depress the brake otherwi...

Page 55: ...e it possible to change gears quickly as both hands can remain on the steering wheel When you shift gears in automatic mode via the shift paddles on the steering wheel the transmission switches to man...

Page 56: ...al Press the lever as far as the pressure point The turn indicators flash three times You can activate or deactivate this function 1 Settings 2 Lights 3 Triple turn signal The triple turn signal is ac...

Page 57: ...ayed on to the windscreen and the wipers are oper ated briefly When the vehicle s lights are switched on the headlights are cleaned simultaneously at prac tical intervals Only operate the washer syste...

Page 58: ...ditions e g by winding roads heavy traffic or poor surface conditions such as snow rain ice or loose material Otherwise you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result One leve...

Page 59: ...in vehicles with automatic transmis sion When you drive above or below the set speed for an extended time e g by press ing the accelerator pedal When you activate DTC or deactivate DSC When DSC is in...

Page 60: ...displayed temperature falls to 36 377 a signal sounds and a warning light comes on There is an increased risk of icy roads Sheet ice can also form at temperatures above 36 377 You should therefore dri...

Page 61: ...ile driving for example on a long mountain road the value in the display may fluctuate to some extent Fuel gauge on 130i in the speedometer Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a...

Page 62: ...he average speed for another trip dis played To reset the average speed press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calcu...

Page 63: ...point display The principle This system recommends the gear allowing optimal fuel economy in the current driving sit uation Whenever that gear is different from the one currently engaged you are prom...

Page 64: ...the clock 65 7 Adjusting the date 66 8 Viewing Next Service indicator 63 Exiting displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries withi...

Page 65: ...on The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your BMW Service advisor For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date...

Page 66: ...scope of maintenance on the Control Display 1 Vehicle information 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Essential maintenance routines and any statu tory inspections required are displayed You can call...

Page 67: ...e controller to the left More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 190 Automatic Service notification Data on the service status or on statutory inspections for the vehicle i...

Page 68: ...ller until the desired hours are displayed and press the controller 5 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed and press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1...

Page 69: ...format 1 Settings 2 Clock Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is memorised Check Control The principle The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any faults i...

Page 70: ...again automatically Depending on your vehicle s equip ment they may be marked with the symbol shown here Other Check Control messages are auto matically hidden after approx 20 seconds They remain sav...

Page 71: ...or changing the speed limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed 5 Press controller The speed limit is memorised Adopting actual speed as the lim...

Page 72: ...in use Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adjusted to ambient light conditions However you can adjust the basic setting 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn...

Page 73: ...ctor lever to position R Wait briefly before starting to drive this allows the system to become active Switching off automatically If you drive for approx 50 m approx 55 yards or at a speed exceeding...

Page 74: ...king when the brakes are applied The car remains steera ble even under full braking This increases active safety ABS is ready to operate each time the engine is started Safe braking see page 100 Elect...

Page 75: ...in cost in terms of stability Consequently you must exercise suit able caution when driving under these condi tions In the following exceptional situations it may be best to activate DTC for a short t...

Page 76: ...incorrectly System was not initialised Driving on snow covered or slippery sur faces Sporty style of driving high slip at the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Snow chains are fitted Initialising...

Page 77: ...eavy trailers in particular can start to snake For this reason do not exceed 60 km h approx 35 mph as other wise there is a danger that accidents might occur If unusual vibration or loud noises occur...

Page 78: ...If the message does not disappear during your current journey have the system checked Defect In the event of a defect a corresponding text message is displayed Have the system checked Servotronic The...

Page 79: ...fit seat covers cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests D...

Page 80: ...on Warning light lights up and remains on In the event of a fault in the airbag system have it checked without delay as there is otherwise the risk that the system will not func tion as intended even...

Page 81: ...in position 2 and the ignition is switched on Automatic driving lights control When the switch is in position 3 the low beam headlights are switched on and off automati cally depending on ambient ligh...

Page 82: ...Adaptive Head Light The principle Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlight con trol system that optimises the illumination of the road ahead as the car corners The light cones from the headlights...

Page 83: ...ights 1 High beam headlights 2 Headlight flasher 3 Parking lights Right or left parking lights There is an additional option of switching on the lights on the side of the car facing the road when park...

Page 84: ...e the system briefly press the turn indicator lever back in the direction for high beam headlights The headlight flasher can be operated as usual with low beam headlights System limitations High beam...

Page 85: ...ment lighting only when the side lights or the low beam headlights are switched on 1 Press button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the displa...

Page 86: ...try lighting and ground lights are to remain off permanently press the button of the front inte rior light for approx 3 seconds Reading lights There are reading lights at the front and rear next to th...

Page 87: ...ling 7 AUTO program 8 Manual air flow AUTO intensity 9 Display 10 Automatic Air Recirculation Control AUC recirculated air mode 11 Temperature setting right side 12 ALL program 13 Defrosting windows 1...

Page 88: ...tput The lowest heat setting provides continuous cooling regardless of the outside temperature Maximum cooling Press the button System switches to the lowest temperature maximum air flow and recircula...

Page 89: ...emperature setting for the driver s side is transferred to the passenger s side If the temperature setting for the driver s side is changed the temperature on the passenger s side is also set at the s...

Page 90: ...ventilation system ventilates the passenger compartment and lowers its temperature if applicable The independent ventilation system is oper ated via iDrive see page 14 Two different switch on times ca...

Page 91: ...ntroller the minute setting is changed 8 Press the controller the setting is adopted The switch on time is activated The symbol on the display of the automatic air conditioning system lights up The sy...

Page 92: ...io interface for charging external devices Centre armrest Storage compartment Depending on the version the centre armrest between the front seats contains a cheque card holder and either a compartment...

Page 93: ...contain ers that are too large into the drinks holders otherwise damage could result There is a drinks holder in the centre console You can attach a clip mount drinks holder to the side of the centre...

Page 94: ...console could be dam aged 1 Press the button in the recess see arrow 2 Pull the rear seat backrest forward Make sure that the latch engages when you return the seat backrest to the upright position T...

Page 95: ...revent damage 1 Fold down the centre panel in the rear seat backrest 2 Press the button reach into the recess and fold down the hinged cover Stabilise the cover in the folded down position by plac ing...

Page 96: ...to stow bulky objects 1 Disengage the straps from the tailgate 2 Pull the luggage area cover to the rear out of its holder Partition net 1 Unlock the rear seat backrests and fold them fully forward by...

Page 97: ...oks 4 of the partition net in the three eyes on the folded down rear seat backrests lifting the backrests to engage the hooks if necessary After removing the partition net close the cover caps Online...

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Page 99: ...Driving hints Here is a variety of information that you may need in particular driving situations or operating modes Driving hints Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 100: ...r about 500 km approx 300 miles before it will operate with maximum efficiency Operate the clutch gently while running it in After fitting new parts The same running in procedures should be observed i...

Page 101: ...ven if the engine is off for no longer than approx 4 seconds The automatic start stop function of your BMW switches the engine off automatically during a stop For more information on the auto matic st...

Page 102: ...can avoid obstacles by turning the steering wheel as smoothly as possible The pulsating sensation at the brake pedal combined with the sound of the hydraulic sys tem operating indicates that ABS is i...

Page 103: ...ding Position heavy objects as low and as far for ward as possible ideally directly behind the rear seat backs Wrap protective material round sharp cor ners and edges When carrying very heavy loads wi...

Page 104: ...d not be too large in area Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for raising the glass roof and that no objects extend back into the movement r...

Page 105: ...Service as optional acces sories Electrical consumers When towing a caravan try to avoid operating electrical equipment for too long at a time in order to limit the drain on the car s battery The powe...

Page 106: ...the interest of safety and to avoid holding up other traffic do not attempt to climb gradients steeper than 12 when towing a trailer If a supplementary permit for heavier trailer loads has been obtain...

Page 107: ...ving hints 105 Reference Overview Controls Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW...

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Page 109: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and choose your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816...

Page 110: ...y All functions are available while the vehicle is in motion Data is stored in the vehicle After updating the system reboots The medium containing the navigation data can be removed following the upda...

Page 111: ...ts and other road users at risk Entering a destination manually The wordmatch principle see page 118 makes the input of place names and streets easier This makes it possible to enter different spell i...

Page 112: ...street With navigation system Professional A preview is displayed 3 Select the street Entering a road street without a destination town city You can also enter a street without entering a town or cit...

Page 113: ...applicable use A Z search 4 If applicable select Work address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book After destination input save the destination in the address book 1 Call up Optio...

Page 114: ...avigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Call up Options 5 Edit destination Deleting last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Call up Options...

Page 115: ...are displayed as symbols in the map view The display depends on the map scale and the category 3 Highlight a point of interest With navigation system Professional The destination is displayed in the...

Page 116: ...ws the current position of the vehicle Selecting a destination 1 Select the symbol The interactive map is started 2 Select the destination with the cross hairs To change the scale turn the controller...

Page 117: ...an The town city street and house number can also be stated in one sentence Spell out the input if the language region and system language differ Pronounce the letters fluently avoiding unnatural emph...

Page 118: ...1 Navigation 2 Map 3 If necessary tilt the controller to the left 4 Select the symbol 5 Enter new destination 6 Select the type of destination input and enter the intermediate destination Entering ad...

Page 119: ...an intermediate destination 1 Map 2 Guidance 3 Display all stage dest 4 Select an intermediate destination 5 Delete stage destination With navigation system Professional Deleting a trip 1 Navigation...

Page 120: ...llowing advantages for you You can input place names in a form that may differ from the official version provided that the alternative entry is familiar in another country or language Example Instead...

Page 121: ...ec essarily be the one the driver expects from experience The settings are saved for the remote control currently in use With navigation system Professional The route criteria for guided tours cannot...

Page 122: ...t of streets and towns cities on the route is displayed For each route stage the distance to be driven and the traffic information are displayed 1 Navigation 2 Route profile 3 Highlight the route stag...

Page 123: ...se Map view Displaying map view You can have your current position shown on a map After starting route guidance the planned route is shown on the map 1 Navigation 2 Map The following functions are ava...

Page 124: ...ability and resolution satellite images are shown scaled to between 2 and 1000 km approx 1 and 600 miles With navigation system Professional Perspective view in 3D Shows a 3D view Distinctive location...

Page 125: ...ed 3 To exit the menu Tilt the controller to the left Traffic information in the map If the traffic information map is activated the Control Display switches to grey scale This facilitates optimum tra...

Page 126: ...nd This information is still displayed if you have called up another application on the Control Display Detour selection 1 Select the symbol Detour Dynamic guidance is activated for the current route...

Page 127: ...tination is not available in the navigation data Choose a destination as close as possible to the original one Letters for a destination cannot be selected for destination input The stored data does n...

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Page 129: ...nment This chapter tells you how to operate the radio CD and external audio devices and how to adjust the tone settings for these systems Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09...

Page 130: ...a devices Switching on off To switch the audio output for entertainment systems on off Press knob 1 next to the CD DVD player This symbol on the Control Display indicates that the audio output has bee...

Page 131: ...rround sound 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Surround When playing an audio track in stereo mul tichannel playback surround is simulated Surround is automatically activated or deacti vated...

Page 132: ...g press the controller Resetting the tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default setting 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08...

Page 133: ...saved for the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn and press the controller or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Press the buttons on the steering wheel see page 8...

Page 134: ...ay Switching RDS on off 1 Radio 2 FM 3 Call up Options 4 RDS The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Regional programmes Certain FM stations broadcast regional pro grammes at ce...

Page 135: ...8 Interrupting traffic reports Press the button during the traffic report Adjusting the volume for traffic reports Turn the volume knob during the traffic report until the desired volume is obtained T...

Page 136: ...ting a station 1 Radio 2 Saved stations 3 Select the desired station 4 Call up Options 5 Delete entry Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816...

Page 137: ...In such cases you have the option of choosing a particular sports event Station search Without navigation system Professional the list of stations that can be received will not be updated automatical...

Page 138: ...other ensemble or on an analogue frequency Automatic changeover is only possible if the signal quality of the corresponding station is adequate and if the station ID is identical in both cases Enablin...

Page 139: ...Overview Controls Communication Mobility 1 Radio 2 DAB 3 Select the desired station 4 Press the controller 5 Select the additional programme Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Onl...

Page 140: ...o CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA VCD SVCD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC CD player CD changer CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Starts playback Via iDrive Load and insert the CD DVD magazine see page 142 To...

Page 141: ...DVD 4 Select the directory as appropriate To change to a higher level directory tilt the controller to the left 5 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information on the track If inform...

Page 142: ...tarts playback For your own safety the video image is only dis played up to approx 3 km h approx 2 mph On some national market versions it is only dis played when the handbrake is engaged DVD video 1...

Page 143: ...for DVD VCD For some DVDs settings are only possible via the DVD menu see also information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller while the DVD is playing 2 Call up Options 3 Audio language 4 Sele...

Page 144: ...controller while the DVD is playing 2 Call up Options 3 Other options 4 Viewing angle 5 Select the desired angle of view Calling up the main menu Back These functions are not included on every DVD It...

Page 145: ...ssible to eject Do not use combined CD DVDs e g DVDPlus otherwise the CD DVD could jam and be impos sible to eject General malfunctions BMW CD DVD players and changers have been optimised for operatio...

Page 146: ...ellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other manufacturers The use of this copy protection must be approved by Macrovision Media with the corresponding protection unless otherwise agree...

Page 147: ...ote Software copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote This product and service may prac tice one or more of the following U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 5...

Page 148: ...a USB medium To save music a suitable medium must be con nected to the USB interface in the glove box Suitable media USB mass storage facili ties e g USB memory sticks or MP3 play ers with USB interfa...

Page 149: ...wheel Selecting a track directly Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in a single sentence Currently playing The last list of tracks generated by the music search or the last album...

Page 150: ...um 4 Call up Options 5 Rename album 6 Select the letters individually Deleting album It may not be possible to delete an album while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music col...

Page 151: ...music collection can take several hours This is why it is best to make the backup during a longer journey 1 Start the engine 2 Insert a USB medium into the USB interface in the glove box 3 CD Multimed...

Page 152: ...ront 4 Volume 5 Adjusting turn the controller 6 Memorising press the controller USB audio interface extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone Connection of external audio devices m...

Page 153: ...l tracks e g artist music genre as well as the playlists of the USB device are trans ferred to the vehicle This operation can take some time How long it takes depends on the USB device and the number...

Page 154: ...acks by that artist will be displayed 6 Start playback Starting a new track search New search Playlists Calling up playlists 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the symbol 4 Playlists Currentl...

Page 155: ...to a socket in the vehi cle Do not force the connector into the USB interface Do not connect any devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not connect USB hard disks Do not use the U...

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Page 157: ...Communication This chapter summarises how to make telephone calls and how to use BMW Assist and BMW TeleServices Communication Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 158: ...nal instructions Only make inputs when it is safe to do so without risk to yourself or other road users Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while driving use the hands free unit instead You coul...

Page 159: ...Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation via the mobile phone 6 Further procedures must be performed on the mobile phone these may vary depend ing on the type of mobile phone see the Op...

Page 160: ...ther devices Does the mobile phone no longer respond Switch the mobile phone off and on again or disconnect the power supply Repeat the logon If all the points in the list have been checked and the mo...

Page 161: ...te control has been removed you can continue a call via the hands free unit for a number of minutes Voice quality Loud background noises may cause the person with whom you are telephoning to have diff...

Page 162: ...er display function must be enabled by your service pro vider Calls with a number of participants It is possible to switch between calls and merge two calls to set up a conference The functions must b...

Page 163: ...e 2 Phone book All contacts with telephone number are dis played A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact In the case of contacts with a t...

Page 164: ...e connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight the entry 2 Call up Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in Contacts 1 Highlight the entry 2 Call up Options 3 Save as new con...

Page 165: ...Select the message that contains the desired number 2 Call Message from information service Incorporating an address into route guidance 1 Select the message 2 Start guidance or Add as another dest 3...

Page 166: ...ile phone Operation by voice control The principle You can operate your mobile phone without having to take your hands off the steering wheel Most of the menu items on the Control Dis play can be call...

Page 167: ...entered digits are deleted Redial To redial the number last dialled Voice activated phone book A separate voice activated phone book is required for operation by voice control The entries must be made...

Page 168: ...ed with the usual emphasis Always speak the commands in the lan guage of the voice control system Keep doors windows and the glass roof or convertible top closed to avoid noise inter ference Avoid cau...

Page 169: ...t the mobile phone can engage in the snap in adapter 2 Push the mobile phone with the keys upwards towards the electrical connections and press down until it engages The battery of the mobile phones i...

Page 170: ...esses that are present in the car s navigation data can be entered This ensures that route guid ance is possible for all addresses 6 If applicable Save 7 Save contact in car Defining a contact as home...

Page 171: ...an address as a destination It must be possible to match the address that is to be adopted into the route guidance to the navigation data contained in the vehicle An address stored on the mobile phon...

Page 172: ...cts in the vehicle are deleted The contacts from the mobile phone or BMW Online cannot be deleted 1 My contacts 2 Highlight the contact 3 Call up Options 4 Delete contact or Delete all contacts Online...

Page 173: ...W Assist is activated If BMW Assist is not enabled the selected mobile communications network must sup port Circuit Switched Data CSD phone number transfer must be enabled and a mobile phone recommend...

Page 174: ...the transmission of detailed vehicle data that is required for the diagnosis of the vehicle by mobile phone This data is transferred automat ically Once the data has been transferred a voice connectio...

Page 175: ...coun tries This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group Conditions You have registered for BMW Online with BMW Service A mobile communications network must be available Th...

Page 176: ...sh or Java applications content may not be displayed cor rectly Licensing terms This product contains NetFront Browser soft ware from ACCESS Co Ltd Copyright 2007 ACCESS Co Ltd All rights reserved Net...

Page 177: ...tes the status Enter Internet addresses 1 Select the symbol 2 Select letters and characters of the desired address individually Tilt the controller upwards to switch between upper and lower case 3 Sel...

Page 178: ...vices 2 BMW TeleServices Hotline Overview The BMW Hotline provides you with informa tion covering every aspect of your vehicle Calling the hotline Equipment with BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices 1 BMW S...

Page 179: ...s 2 Your BMW Dealer Data transmission The status of the data transfer is displayed 1 BMW Services 2 Call up Options 3 Data transfer Service status Display available services Display of all services av...

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Page 181: ...st you in preserving your car s mobility this section contains important information on operating fluids wheels and tyres maintenance and minor repairs Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602...

Page 182: ...erty When refuelling insert the filler nozzle fully into the filler neck Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur ing refuelling otherwise The supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely Fuel vapour and fum...

Page 183: ...is 91 RON Diesel engine Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME biodiesel or petrol If the wrong type of fuel has been added do not start the engine otherwise you risk causing damage to it Contact BMW Se...

Page 184: ...tyre pressures apply to sizes of tyre approved by BMW and makes of tyre recom mended by BMW details are available from BMW Service Condition of tyres Inspect tyres frequently for damage the pres ence...

Page 185: ...at tyre on page 74 New wheels and tyres Have new wheels and tyres fitted only by BMW Service or by a specialist tyre dealer that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel If su...

Page 186: ...nter tyres a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted must be displayed in your field of view Special ist tyre dealers and BMW Service can supply these labels Tyre storage Store...

Page 187: ...g To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windscreen before you open the engine compartment lid Only open the engine compartment lid when the engine has cooled down as otherwise...

Page 188: ...umption varies depending on driving style and operating conditions Checking engine oil level with dipstick 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating temperature i e after driv...

Page 189: ...own repeatedly until the appropriate symbol is shown in the display accompa nied by the word OIL 2 Press button 2 The oil level is checked and the reading dis played Possible displays 1 Oil level OK 2...

Page 190: ...o not add engine oil Before continuing your journey note the newly calculated dis tance remaining to the next oil service see Next Service indicator on page 63 Have the system checked as soon as possi...

Page 191: ...l commercially available additives are suitable for your BMW BMW Service can provide details of which additives are suitable Use only suitable additives otherwise the engine could suffer damage The ad...

Page 192: ...e inspections depending on national requirements Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously saves service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW...

Page 193: ...without delay Recycling Your vehicle was designed in such a way that the production and choice of materials are con ducive to recycling at a later point in time BMW recommends returning your vehicle a...

Page 194: ...g effect due to moisture and also to avoid corrosion of the brake discs Car washes Try to find a car wash that operates with brushes made of textile 3 door model do not use high pressure cleaning syst...

Page 195: ...leaning agents that contain quartz to clean mirror glass Care of paintwork Regular care contributes to retaining the value of your vehicle and protects the paint against the long term effects of subst...

Page 196: ...ather surface Remove dust from the leather at regular intervals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner As soiling is more obvious on light coloured leather this must be cleaned more often Treat the leather at...

Page 197: ...ing agents Keep fluids of all types away from the device There is otherwise a risk that surfaces or electrical components may become corroded or damaged CD DVD drives Do not use CD lens cleaners as ot...

Page 198: ...bulb with the fingers because even slight amounts of dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb and reduce its working life Use a clean tissue cloth or similar or hold the bulb by its base A bo...

Page 199: ...wire clips are securely locked in place as otherwise leaks and thus damage can occur on the head light system Installation is the reverse of the removal proce dure Halogen headlights Halogen low beam...

Page 200: ...crewdriver to press the retaining lugs to the side 2 Turn the bulb fitting see arrow and remove 3 Push the bulb out of the fitting and pull off the connector 4 Replace the bulb and insert the connecto...

Page 201: ...e bulb fitting by pressing down the clip see arrow and remove by twisting towards the centre of the vehicle 4 Press the bulb in slightly and turn to the left take out and change it 5 Reattach the bulb...

Page 202: ...Mobility System Where possible do not remove foreign objects that have penetrated the tyre Comply with the instructions for applica tion of the Mobility System on the com pressor and sealant bottle Re...

Page 203: ...and drive forwards then reverse for approx 10 m approx 33 ft each to allow the sealant to be distributed in the tyre 2 Pump up the tyre again with the compres sor If a tyre pressure of 2 bar 29 psi s...

Page 204: ...ble as optional accessories from BMW Service Jack mounting points The jacking points are at the positions shown in the illustration Thief proof wheel studs 1 Wheel stud for adapter 2 Adapter in the lu...

Page 205: ...dio Stations must be memorised again see page 131 Navigation system Wait until the system starts see page 125 Glass roof Under some circumstances only the roof can be raised The system must be initial...

Page 206: ...hed the LED flashes If a cancellation inquiry is shown on the Control Display you can cancel the emergency call within a few seconds If the situation permits wait in the car until voice contact has be...

Page 207: ...age of 12 Volt and approx imately the same capacity in Amp h This information is on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle 3 Switch off any consumers in both vehicles The bodies of t...

Page 208: ...e car It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is stored in the toolkit underneath the floor mat in the luggage area see page 196 Use only the towing eye supplied with the car and make...

Page 209: ...e towing vehicle moves off For towing use nylon ropes or tapes as these will help avoid sudden tensile loads Only attach the towrope to the towing eyes Attaching the towrope to other parts of the vehi...

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Page 211: ...ion contains technical data the short commands for the voice control system and the index which is your quickest way of finding the information you want Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 60...

Page 212: ...Technical data Dimensions 5 door model All dimensions in mm Smallest turning circle dia 10 7 m 35 ft 1 in Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 60...

Page 213: ...ts Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility 3 door model All dimensions in mm Smallest turning circle dia 10 7 m 35 ft 1 in Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Editio...

Page 214: ...5 75 165 75 165 Luggage area capacity litres cu ft 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 with rear seat backrests folded down litres cu ft 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 116d 118d 120d 123d Ker...

Page 215: ...xle load limit rear axle load limit More information is available from your Service Centre Roof load kg lb 75 165 75 165 75 165 75 165 Luggage area capacity litres cu ft 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 330...

Page 216: ...165 75 165 Luggage area capacity litres cu ft 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 with rear seat backrests folded down litres cu ft 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 1150 40 6 116d 118d 120d 123d Kerb we...

Page 217: ...le load limit rear axle load limit More information is available from your Service Centre Roof load kg lb 75 165 75 165 75 165 75 165 Luggage area capacity litres cu ft 330 11 6 330 11 6 330 11 6 330...

Page 218: ...4321 Automatic transmission kg lb 1860 4101 1875 4134 1895 4178 1985 4376 116d 118d 120d 123d Towing loads according to EU operating permit Note and comply with different values in certain countries B...

Page 219: ...nding on your vehicle s equipment there are slight deviations for the following values permitted gross weight rear axle load limit More information is available from your Service Centre Online Edition...

Page 220: ...5 2546 Permitted gross weight Manual gearbox kg lb 1820 4012 1840 4056 1865 4112 1950 4299 Automatic transmission kg lb 1850 4079 1865 4112 1885 4156 1975 4354 116d 118d 120d 123d Towing loads accordi...

Page 221: ...80 Petrol engine approx 53 11 1 2 gal including a reserve of approx 8 1 3 4 gal Diesel engine approx 51 11 gal including a reserve of approx 6 5 1 1 2 gal Windscreen washer system including headlight...

Page 222: ...ard computer Calling up contacts Contacts Displaying phone book Phonebook Calling up services Services Calling up BMW Services B M W Services Calling up home address Home address Calling up destinatio...

Page 223: ...evices External devices Function Command Calling up tone Tone Function Command Calling up radio Radio Calling up FM stations F M Calling up manual search Manual search Calling up a frequency Frequency...

Page 224: ...ialling a phone number Dial number Displaying list of messages Messages Displaying Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Function Command Navigation menu Navigation Calling up the destination input Destination...

Page 225: ...een Adapting split screen Split screen display Split screen current position Splitscreen current position Split screen map pointing towards north Splitscreen map north oriented Split screen pointing i...

Page 226: ...M W Online Calling up the Internet Internet Function Command Calling up the on board computer On board computer Calling up the journey computer Journey computer Calling up vehicle info Vehicle inform...

Page 227: ...nt Mobility Equipment Calling up limit speed Speed Calling up light Lights Calling up door locking Door locks Function Command Function Command Calling up climate Climate Online Edition for Part no 01...

Page 228: ...e Check function of brake engagement Air conditioning system or automatic air conditioning system For a separate charge replace the micro filter With every 2nd engine oil change For a separate charge...

Page 229: ...dbrake Check condition brake pad thickness and function Replace if necessary for a separate charge Reset service display in line with workshop guideline Maintenance work Petrol Diesel Replace brake fl...

Page 230: ...learance leak tightness damage and wear Check the coolant level and concentration top up if necessary Windscreen washing unit Check fluid level top up if necessary if required with addition of anti fr...

Page 231: ...erence 229 Overview Controls Driving hints Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW...

Page 232: ...see Alarm system 29 Approved engine oils 188 Aquaplaning 100 Armrest see Centre armrest 90 Arrival time on board computer 60 Ashtray 91 Assistance systems see Dynamic Stability Control DSC 72 AUC Auto...

Page 233: ...rvice see Mobile Service 204 Bridging see Jump starting 205 Bulb changing see Lights and bulbs 196 Button for starting engine 48 Buttons on the steering wheel 9 C Call accepting 159 ending 160 rejecti...

Page 234: ...n MP3 player see USB audio interface 150 Connecting vacuum cleaner see Connecting electrical appliances 92 Consumption display see Fuel gauge 59 Consumption statistics see Average fuel consumption 60...

Page 235: ...g hints 98 Driving lights see Side lights low beam headlights 79 Driving lights control automatic 79 Driving on right 101 Driving stability control systems 72 Driving through water 100 Dry air see Coo...

Page 236: ...k for washer fluid 56 Filling capacities 219 Filter for automatic air conditioning system see Micro filter activated charcoal filter 88 Filtering traffic information 123 Final drive running in 98 Firs...

Page 237: ...lasher 54 indicator light 11 Headlights bulb changing 197 Head restraints 37 Heated seats 40 steering wheel 43 Heated mirrors 42 Heating mirrors 42 seats 40 steering wheel 43 Heating rear window 87 He...

Page 238: ...g instruments 83 lights and bulbs 196 vehicle see Lights 79 Lights 79 Adaptive Head Light 80 instrument lighting 83 interior 83 see High beam assistance 81 Lights and bulbs bulb change 196 Light switc...

Page 239: ...ia 119 Multichannel playback 129 Multi functional steering wheel see Buttons on steering wheel 9 Multi function lever see Flashing turn indicators headlight flasher 54 see Wiper system 54 Music managi...

Page 240: ...number dialling 160 Placing a call see Dialling a number 160 Placing in storage 195 Placing the vehicle in storage 195 Plasters see First aid pouch 205 Points of interest 112 Polish 194 Pollen see Mic...

Page 241: ...119 altering criteria 119 avoiding sections 120 changing 119 120 displaying map view 121 displaying streets and towns cities 120 selecting 119 Route guidance 119 altering route specifications 119 avoi...

Page 242: ...ving 166 use 156 Snap in adapter see Centre armrest 90 Snow chains 184 Socket see Connecting electrical appliances 92 Socket for on board diagnosis OBD 190 Soot particle filter see Diesel particle fil...

Page 243: ...ackrests 92 Tilt alarm sensor 30 Timer see Preselecting switch on times 89 TMC stations see Traffic information 122 Tone settings 128 Toolkit 196 Top 50 for music collection 147 Towbar 207 Towbar see...

Page 244: ...essages from navigation system 121 repeating 121 switching on off 121 volume control 121 Volume 128 audio sources 128 mobile phone 159 traffic reports 133 voice messages 121 W Warning and indicator li...

Page 245: ...n Navigation Entertainment Mobility X Xenon headlights 81 automatic headlight beam throw adjustment 81 bulb changing 197 driving on left right 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW...

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Page 247: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG...

Page 248: ...41 2 602 816 En iDrive BL2602816003 The Ultimate Driving Machine More about BMW www bmw com Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW AG Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 816 08 09 BMW...

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