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Summary of Contents for Z4 sDrive30i

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

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

Page 4: ...ermany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VIII 09 09 09 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...8 Lamps 93 Climate 100 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 112 Things to remember when driving Navigation 120 Navigation system 121 Destination entry 130 Destination guidance 137 What to do if Entertainment 140 On off and tone 143 Radio 146 Satellite radio 151 CD DVD player and CD DVD changer 158 Music collection 163 External devices Communications 170 Telephone 182 Contacts 184 BMW Assist...

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

Page 7: ...nd repair Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and powerful electron ics requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods You should therefore have the corresponding work on your vehicle per formed only by your BMW center or at a work shop that works according to BMW repair pro cedures with correspondingly trained personnel If this work is not carried out prop erly there is...

Page 8: ...laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your BMW is covered by the following war ranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited War...

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

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Page 11: ...ed to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...erior mirrors automatic curb monitor 45 1 Opening and closing windows jointly 37 2 Opening and closing rear windows 37 3 Opening and closing front windows 37 6 Parking lamps 88 Low beams 88 Automatic headlamp control 88 Adaptive light control 89 High beam assistant 90 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...he vehicle 68 Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers Next entertainment source Recirculated air mode 98 10 Windshield wipers 60 Rain sensor 60 11 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 50 13 Steering wheel heating 47 16 Cruise control 61 Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting to dial select...

Page 14: ...c transmission 54 Gear display for 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch 56 Computer 65 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 69 Odometer and trip odometer 64 Programs for Dynamic Driving Control 79 High Beam Assistant 90 Checking the engine oil level 202 Settings and information 68 There is a Check Control message 73 8 Fuel gauge 65 9 Resetting the trip...

Page 15: ... can call up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control refer to page 73 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active High beams headlamp flasher 90 Lamp flashes DSC or DTC is regulating the pro...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...controller 16 For selecting the menus directly 16 Controller 16 Can be turned pressed or moved horizon tally in four directions 17 Buttons for the Dynamic Driving Control 79 18 Switching audio sources on off and adjust ing volume 140 19 Ejecting of Audio CD 140 Navigation DVD 120 Air distribution 96 Automatic air distribution and flow rate 97 Cooling function 97 Recirculated air mode automatic rec...

Page 18: ... connection with the relevant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with button You can use the buttons to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings Move in four directions arrows 3 Turn arrow 4 Push arrow 5 Operate the controller only when traffic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupants and other roa...

Page 19: ...the main menu Press the button The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items Selecting menu items The menu items shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller A new menu is displayed or the function is executed Button Function MENU Open the main menu RADIO Open the Radio menu CD Open the...

Page 20: ...s Changing between panels After selecting a menu item e g Radio a new menu is displayed on a panel The panels can overlap Move the controller to the left or right to change between the panels White arrows pointing to the left or right indi cate that additional panels can be opened Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 21: ...s the controller to confirm the setting The scroll bar on the right side indicates whether additional menu items or set tings can be selected that are currently not visible Example setting the clock 1 Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the controller 3 Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the ...

Page 22: ... voice activation system Switching the control display on off 1 Press the button 2 Close Control display Press the controller to switch on Split screen Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the computer In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu The setting ...

Page 23: ...onger than 2 seconds Example for programmable memory keys Switch the voice instructions for the navigation on off 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Select the symbol using the controller 4 Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds Executing a function Press the button The function is executed immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying memory...

Page 24: ...e a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically Destination search the entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle The only letters offered for entering addresses are those for which data are available Town city names can be entered with the spelling used in any of the languages avail able on the Control Display Symbol Function Press the controller delete one l...

Page 25: ...ng column Precondition Via iDrive select the language in which the voice activation system is operating so that the spoken commands can be identified Selecting the language for iDrive refer to page 75 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the v...

Page 26: ...tem are abbre viated 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Speech mode 4 Select a setting Default Short Notes For information on voice commands for the telephone refer also to the separate Owner s Manual For voice commands bear in mind the following Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily de...

Page 27: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 29: ...ide you with information for complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 30: ...ements in the event of loss Personal Profile The concept You can set many of your BMW s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences Without any action on your part Personal Pro file ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognized and the set tings stored for it are called ...

Page 31: ...er armrest Operating from outside Via the remote control Using the door lock In cars with Comfort Access via the han dles on the driver s and passenger doors In addition if the remote control is used the welcome lamps interior lamps and the door s courtesy lamps are switched on or off The alarm system is also armed or disarmed For further details of the alarm system refer to page 33 Operating from...

Page 32: ... interrupts the closing process Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked Press the button You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Press the button for approx 1 second The luggage compartment lid swings back and up when opened Ensure that there is sufficient clearance To avoid locking yourself out by accident do n...

Page 33: ...he following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device must not cause harmful inter ference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void t...

Page 34: ... for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the arm rest or pull on the door handle of each door twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Locking Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously or press down the safety lock button of a door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the loc...

Page 35: ...e Interior motion sensor refer to page 34 When the car s inclination changes for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away When there is an interruption in the power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of An acoustic alarm Switching on the hazard warning flashers Flashing ...

Page 36: ...erior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open An alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as leaves refer to Avoiding unin tentional alarms Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time This pre vents unintentional alarms e g in the following situations In duplex garages During transport on car carrying t...

Page 37: ...e button To preserve the battery please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle Window and convertible top operation With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond you can open and close the windows and the convertible top when a remote control is located inside the vehicle Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press on the to...

Page 38: ...to the ignition switch The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle After the engine is switched off the engine can only be restarted within approx 10 seconds The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message appears on the Control Display replace the battery in the remote control Replacing the...

Page 39: ...ent operation via the remote control or the door lock refer to page 29 or 31 For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access refer to Locking on page 30 Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as one of the front side windows closes the win dow stops closing and reopens slightly Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window s travel path pri...

Page 40: ... not fully opened or not fully closed may result in damage or injury Do not reach into the mechanism while the hardtop is opening or closing Keep children away from the swiveling area of the retractable hardtop The retractable hardtop cannot be moved at temperatures below 147 106 A message appears on the Control Display The retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is stat...

Page 41: ...oon as the top is fully opened or closed If the red LED flashes when you release the switch the opening or closing action has not yet finished If the red LED lights up when the switch is pressed the cargo area partition is folded up the luggage compartment lid is not closed the vehicle is standing on a strong incline or there is a malfunction The retractable hardtop cannot be moved Interruption Th...

Page 42: ...1 Push the wind deflector down and back simultaneously arrow 1 to disengage it from the catch mechanism 2 Pull the wind deflector upward out of the holders arrow 2 Coat hooks Coat hooks 1 are located on the wind deflector panels in the rollover bars Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks If you do they could endanger the pas sengers for example during braking or evasive maneuvers Storage 1 Fold th...

Page 43: ...ovoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi tive individuals This effect is usually only tem porary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 85 Safety belt Before every drive make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device but they do not represent a substitute Your vehicle has two seats each of...

Page 44: ...s necessary Backrest Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back rest or lift it off as necessary Distance Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Thigh support Pull the lever and move the thigh support for ward or back Electrical adjustment Observe the adjust...

Page 45: ...al preferences by adjusting the lat eral support pads Press the front or rear end of the switch Backrest width decreases or increases accord ingly Heated seats Press once for each temperature level Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature To switch off Press button longer If you continue driving within approx the next 15 minutes the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set ...

Page 46: ... 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed If the button was pressed accidentally Press the button again the LED goes out Call up with the remote control The driver s seat position last stored is stored for the remote control currently in use You can select whether the seat should be reset to that position When this Personal Profile function is used first make sure...

Page 47: ... center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor respondingly trained personnel Otherwise it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func tion properly Mirrors Exterior mirrors The passenger s mirror is more convex than the driver s mirror The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis...

Page 48: ...d lamps of cars behind you when driving at night Interior and exterior mirrors automatic dimming feature The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror One photo cell is in the mirror frame see arrow the other is on the back of the mirror In order to ensure that the system functions correctly keep the photo cells ...

Page 49: ...ility 3 Swing the lever back up Do not use force to swing the lever back up otherwise the mechanism will be damaged Steering wheel heating To switch on or off press the button The LED lights up the steering wheel heating is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 50: ...ting installing and using child restraint systems Otherwise the protective effect may be diminished Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap belt section of a lap and shoulder belt Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children Always follow the installation instructions for the system with ...

Page 51: ...locked To unlock the safety belt 1 Open the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint system 3 Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way Upper LATCH retaining strap For Canadian Customers only The following statement is required by Trans port Canada This vehicle is not equipped with user ready tether anchorages As such neither a child restraint system nor a booster cushion requir ing the u...

Page 52: ...t stop button switches radio readiness or the ignition on or off The engine is started when you press the start stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has automatic transmission Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and the outside temperature are dis played in the instrument cluster Radio readiness is switched o...

Page 53: ...ait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving right away but at moderate engine speeds Manual transmission Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle refer to page 34 1 Depress the brake 2 Depress the clutch and shift to neutral position 3 Press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stop...

Page 54: ... set and released by using a button The parking brake is primarily used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked When the vehicle is stationary the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via an electrome chanical mechanism When the vehicle is rolling or being driven the parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake system Setting the brake P...

Page 55: ...ing using a wheel chock for example if you leave the vehicle Manual transmission When shifting into 5th or 6th gear press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise the engine could be damaged if you inadvert ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left a slight resistance has to be overcome Automatic ...

Page 56: ...hicle can roll D Drive automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation All for ward gears are selected automatically Under normal operating conditions fuel con sumption is lowest when you are driving in position D Kickdown Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full throttle resistance point Sport program and manual operation M S Move se...

Page 57: ... engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The gear selected is briefly displayed in the instru ment cluster followed by the gear actually in use Overriding selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P although the button on the selector lever is pressed the selector lever lock can be overridden 1 Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever 2 Pull the sleev...

Page 58: ... Transmission position P can only be disen gaged if the engine is running Before moving the lever away from P or N with the vehicle stationary depress the brake otherwise the transmission will not shift Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction beyond a resistance point if nec essary When shifting out of P or into R press button 1 at the same time The engaged transmission position i...

Page 59: ...ugh M7 are displayed in the instrument cluster The transmission provides assistance in the fol lowing situations Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combina tion of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system When the vehicle stops the transmission automatically shifts dow...

Page 60: ...lerator all the way down The engine speed when driving off is controlled A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster 5 The vehicle accelerates when you release the brake pedal Keep the accelerator pressed all the way down 6 The transmission shifts up automatically as long as the accelerator is pressed all the way down Launch Control only becomes available again after a certain distance has bee...

Page 61: ...herwise there is a danger of the vehicle rolling Locking manually 1 Press the button see arrow The transmission lock is locked again 2 Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back in place 3 Set the parking brake Jump starting and towing refer to page 219 Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 High beams 2 Headlamp flasher 3 Turn signals Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To tur...

Page 62: ...eased Normal wiper speed Press once The system switches to operation in the inter mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor the intermittent wipe time is a preset If the car is equipped ...

Page 63: ...tructions on the con tainer Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts Otherwise fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety All washer nozzles are supplied with washer fluid by the same reservoir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations Mix the...

Page 64: ...r beyond the resistance point arrow 1 and hold until the desired speed is reached The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal The system stores and maintains the speed Decreasing speed Repeatedly pull the lever to the resistance point or beyond arrow 2 until the desired speed is displayed Each time the lever is pulled to the resis tance point the desired speed is decreased by...

Page 65: ...speed stored beforehand Press the button arrow 4 The last stored speed is resumed and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster 1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly If mph or km h temporarily appears in the instrument cluster display it is pos sible that the system prerequisites for operation are currently not met Calling up Check Control messages refer to page 74 Malfunction T...

Page 66: ... warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx 377 36 a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up There is an increased risk of black ice Black ice can also form at temperatures above 377 36 You should there fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident Odometer and trip odometer Resetting trip odometer With the ignition ...

Page 67: ...iving in mountainous areas for example the indicator may fluctuate slightly Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone a message briefly appears on the Control Display and the cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel is displayed on the computer Under a cruising range of approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains in the Control Display Refuel as soon as possible once your cru...

Page 68: ...e fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running With the trip computer refer to page 67 you can have the average consumption for another trip displayed To reset average fuel consumption press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx 2 seconds Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption This allows you to see ...

Page 69: ...peed and average consumption 1 Select the respective menu item and press the controller 2 Press the controller again to confirm your selection Resetting the Trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset 4 Yes Entering a distance manually 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info 3 To dest 4 Turn the controller until the desired dis tance is displayed 5 Press the controller The distance is automatically...

Page 70: ...il level 202 6 Setting the time 71 7 Setting the date 72 8 Viewing service requirement display 69 Exiting displays The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no entries within approx 15 seconds If required complete the current setting first Units of measure 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit The set...

Page 71: ...ad out from the remote control by your BMW Service Advisor For certain maintenance operations you can view the respective distance remaining or due date individually in the instrument cluster 1 Switch on the ignition refer to page 50 2 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the words SERVICE INFO 3 Press b...

Page 72: ...rvice required can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select the entry and press the controller To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for serv...

Page 73: ...troller to apply the setting The date entry is stored To exit from the menu Move the controller to the left More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 206 Clock Setting the time In the instrument cluster To set the 12h 24h mode refer to Setting the time format below 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in th...

Page 74: ...ly in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Setting the date In the instrument cluster To set the dd mm or mm dd date format refer to Setting the date format below 1 Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up or down repeatedly until the appropriate symbol appears in the display accompa nied by the date and the word SET 2 Press button 2 3 Use button 1 to set the day of the month 4 Press ...

Page 75: ...Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors indicates that Check Control messages have been stored You can view the Check Control messages whenever it is convenient for you Explanatory text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps For most Check Control messages you can view...

Page 76: ...utton 2 CHECK OK appears if there are no Check Control messages If a Check Control message has been stored the corresponding lamp comes on It is accompanied by a text message on the Control Display 3 Push button 1 to check for other messages 4 Press button 2 The display again shows the outside tem perature and the time Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Press the button 2 Vehicle Info 3 Ve...

Page 77: ...ing the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press the controller The limit warning is switched on Settings on the Control Display Language on the Control Display Setting the language 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Language 4 Select the desired language The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting the voice dialog Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog 1 Setti...

Page 78: ... sound output Gong volume of the signal tone e g for the Fasten safety belts reminder relative to the entertainment sound output Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired setting...

Page 79: ... 1 ft 30 cm then a contin uous tone sounds An interval tone is interrupted after approx 3 seconds If you remain in front of an object that has been detected by only one of the corner sensors If you are driving parallel to a wall Malfunction The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on PDC is malfunc tioning A message appears on the Control Display Have the system checked To avoid this pro...

Page 80: ... the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels In these cases DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the indi vidual wheels The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver Therefore do not red...

Page 81: ...2 You can activate or deactivate the following programs using this rocker switch SPORT SPORT NORMAL DSC OFF Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating DSC OFF Press and hold the button but not longer than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for the DSC lights up in the instrument ...

Page 82: ...luster The indicator lamp lights up DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization Activating SPORT Press the button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the instrument cluster NORMAL For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization Activating NORMAL Press the button repeatedly until t...

Page 83: ...ip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Snow chains are attached Initializing the system The initialization is completed during driv ing which can be interrupted at any time When driving resumes the initialization is con tinued automatically Do not initialize the system while snow chains are attached 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Reset 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Start the ...

Page 84: ...oncept TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires Functional requirement In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire the system must be reset while all tire infla tion pressures are correct Always use wheels with TPM electronics Oth erwise the system may malfunction Each time a ti...

Page 85: ...n the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored The system reset is completed during your drive and can be inter rupted at any time When driving resumes the reset is continued automatically On the Control Display the tires are shown in green and TPM active is displayed again If a flat tire is detected while the system is resetting and determining the inflation pressures all tires on ...

Page 86: ...ther systems or devices using the same radio frequency Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle plac...

Page 87: ...n signal is not flashing Airbags The following airbags are located under the marked covers 1 Front airbags 2 Side airbags in the seat backrests 3 Knee airbag Protective action Observe the adjustment instructions on page 41 to ensure the best possible per sonal protection The front airbags help protect the driver and passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot prov...

Page 88: ...ger airbags deactivated or activated refer to Status of passenger airbags below Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat read the safety precau tions and handling instructions under Trans porting children safely see page 48 Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system The front knee and side airbags can also be deactivated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain positions t...

Page 89: ...nd in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat The front knee and passenger airbags for the passenger are activated Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness refer to page 50 the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational Airbag system malfunction Warning lamp does not light up at radio readiness or b...

Page 90: ...sition 2 and the ignition is on Automatic headlamp control When the switch is in position 3 the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend ing on ambient light conditions e g in a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation The adap tive light control is active The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are on You can also activate the daytime running lights refer...

Page 91: ... beams Activating deactivating the daytime running lights 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps Daytime running lights are activated and are stored for the remote control currently in use Adaptive light control The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other parameters th...

Page 92: ...em 1 Turn the light switch to position 3 refer to page 88 2 With the low beams switched on briefly push the turn indicator lever in the direction of the high beam The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high beams are activated The system automati cally switches from high beams to low beams and vice versa in response to oncoming traffic traffic ahead of you and adequate amb...

Page 93: ...t towns and cities and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc If the sensor is dirty Clean the sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror using a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Switching off via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 High beam as...

Page 94: ...off about 8 minutes after the ignition is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 50 Switching interior lamps on off manually Interior lighting To switch on and off press the button To switch off the interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps per manently press the button for the front interior lamps for about 3 seconds Reading lamps The reading lamps are located next to ...

Page 95: ...trol system 1 Air conditioner 94 2 Automatic climate control 96 Air vents 3 Air flow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area The thumbwheels open and close the air supply continuously The levers alter the direction of the air flow For further details on draft free ventilation refer to page 98 5 Air in the knee area footwell Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 60...

Page 96: ...easing the air flow rate as required The recirculated air mode should not be used continuously for lengthy periods otherwise the quality of the air inside the car will gradually deteriorate Air flow rate Press the corresponding button The higher the rate the more effective the heating or cooling will be The air flow rate may be reduced or the blower may be switched off entirely to save on battery ...

Page 97: ...emperature 4 to the right red 5 Set the air flow rate 5 to the maximum level 6 Switch on rear window defroster 6 to defrost the rear window Ventilation 1 Use the lever to change the direction of the air flow 2 Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open and close the air vents Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction for instance if it has become to...

Page 98: ...gs on page 28 Air distribution manual Depending on the selected setting the air is directed to the windshield to the upper body area to the knee area and into the footwell Adjusting air distribution manually Press the button repeatedly until the air distribution is set as required The corresponding LED lights up The manual air distribution is also switched on when the AUTO program is deactivated T...

Page 99: ...cally with the AUTO program Switching on off Press the button Manual air distribution and air flow rate are acti vated when the AUTO program is deactivated AUTO program climate level The climate levels can be used to vary the inten sity when the AUTO program is switched on For example air flow is adjusted automatically to optimize climate control When the AUTO program is switched on you can select...

Page 100: ...ould switch it off while also increasing the air flow rate as required The recirculated air mode should not be used over an extended period of time otherwise the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin uously Defrosting windows and removing condensation Quickly removes ice and conden sation from the windshield and front side windows Switch on the cooling function as well Rear window def...

Page 101: ...Controls 99 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 102: ...device being operated Com ply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter Checking compatibility If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please cont...

Page 103: ... synchronization When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternatingcode please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate t...

Page 104: ... seconds calibrate the compass 9 to 12 seconds set left hand right hand steering 12 to 15 seconds Setting the language Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle s geographic location so that the com pass can function correctly refer to the world map with compass zones To set the compass zone press the adjustment button for approx 3 4 seconds The number of the compass...

Page 105: ...ractable hardtop fully and repeat step 4 Setting right hand left hand steering Your digital compass is factory set to right hand or left hand steering in accordance with your vehicle Setting the language You can set the language of the display Press the adjustment button for approx 12 13 seconds Briefly press the adjustment button again to switch between English E and German O The setting is autom...

Page 106: ...partment in the center armrest is locked as well Opening Fold the center armrest up see arrow Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the car s loudspeaker system AUX IN port refer to page 163 USB audio interface refer to page 163 Storagecompartmentsinside the vehicle The following compartments are availabl...

Page 107: ...ield and the sun visor Only transport light and small objects on the lat eral storage shelf otherwise braking maneu vers and swerving may lead to a safety hazard due to objects flying about the passenger com partment Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured Cupholders Use lightweight and shatterproof contain ers and do not transport hot beverages otherwis...

Page 108: ... cargo area To do so press the cargo area partition 1 upward Before opening the hardtop pull the cargo area partition 1 down until it engages in both guides 2 Before moving the hardtop ensure that there are no objects on or next to the cargo area partition otherwise parts of the hardtop may be damaged Do not exceed the maximum loading height refer to the sticker in the cargo area showing a line in...

Page 109: ...damage Securing cargo After loading secure the transport bag and its contents Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose Secure the transport bag in the manner described otherwise it could endanger the car s occupants e g in case of heavy brak ing or sudden swerving To store the transport bag perform the steps described for loading in reverse order Ski support Always sec...

Page 110: ...be damaged by the skis Removing the transport bag The transport bag can be completely removed e g for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts In the cargo area Press the handle up and fold the transport bag completely down For more information on the various inserts available contact your BMW center Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 113: ...Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 114: ...s 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors You can lower fuel consump tion and the environmental impact by taking certain me...

Page 115: ...g they have a considerable impact Therefore switch these functions off when they are not really needed Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at a BMW center Also note the BMW service sys tem refer to page 206 General driving notes Close the luggage compartment lid Operate the vehicle ...

Page 116: ...tent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down all the way to first gear if neces sary This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system Down shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans mission refer to page 54 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch N...

Page 117: ... a safety hazard and may also place you in viola tion of traffic safety laws Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car since they could be thrown around for example as a result of heavy braking sudden swerves etc and endanger the occu pants Determining loading limit 1 Locate the following statement on your vehicle s placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should n...

Page 118: ...8 Lateral storage shelf When storing objects on the lateral stor age shelf do not move both seats all the way forward while moving them to their upper most position and leaning the backrests for ward Otherwise the seats could hit and dam age the seal on the windshield the sun visor and the headliner Light and small objects can be stored on the lat eral storage shelf Securing cargo Cargo area Secur...

Page 119: ...iving tips 117 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Lashing eyes on the lateral storage shelf Top Bottom Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 121: ...his chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 122: ... Depending on the data volume a data update may take several hours The data are updated while you are driving The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption All functions are available during the trip The data are stored in the vehicle After the update the system restarts The medium that holds the navigation data can be removed after the update is com pleted Upd...

Page 123: ... and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system Otherwise vehicle occupants and other road users may be endangered Entering a destination manually The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns refer to page 129 This allows you to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored names ca...

Page 124: ...eet 2 Enter a street and intersection as you would the town city After the street you can also enter the intersec tion or the house number If there are several streets with the same name 1 Change to the list of street names 2 Highlight the street a preview map is dis played 3 Select the street Entering a street without a destination town city You can also enter a street without specifying a town c...

Page 125: ... with addresses are displayed if these have been checked as destinations If the contacts with addresses from the mobile phone are not displayed they first need to be checked as destinations refer to page 183 3 Select a contact from the list or if neces sary using A Z search 4 If necessary select Business address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the...

Page 126: ...e Opening the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Select the destination 4 Start guidance Editing a destination Destinations can be edited for example to change the house number of an existing entry 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destination 4 Open Options 5 Edit destination Deleting the last destinations 1 Navigation 2 Last destinations 3 Highlight the destinati...

Page 127: ...f the special destinations is dis played At current location Special destinations are listed according to their distance from the current loca tion and are displayed with a directional arrow pointing to the destination At destination At a different destina tion Along route Special destinations are listed according to their distance from the location where the search is being performed Destinations...

Page 128: ...own or street you can enter the destination using the map Opening the map 1 Navigation 2 Map A map section is displayed on the Control Dis play The map shows the current position of the vehicle Selecting the 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 To shift the map move the controller in the...

Page 129: ...ter a destination in a US state as a complete word the system language must be English The town city street and house number can be said as a single sentence Spell the entry if the language region and the system language differ Say the letters smoothly and avoid exag gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters Entering an address 1 Press the button on the steering w...

Page 130: ...the list of last destinations Planning a trip New trip Various intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Move the controller to the left if necessary 4 Select the symbol 5 Enter new destination 6 Select the type of destination entry and enter the intermediate destination Entering further intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be enter...

Page 131: ...rips 3 Select the desired trip 4 Open Options 5 Delete all trips or Delete trip Word matching principle The system s word matching principle makes it easier for you to enter the names of towns or streets The system runs ongoing checks com paring your destination entries with the data stored in the vehicle as the basis for instant response The benefits for you include Names of towns entered may dif...

Page 132: ... result the routes recommended by the naviga tion system may not always be the same ones that you would choose based on personal expe rience The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing route criteria 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Route preference 4 Selecting a criterion Fast route time optimized route which is a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads E...

Page 133: ...ance is started a list of the streets and towns cities on the route is dis played The driving distances and traffic bulle tins are displayed for each route section 1 Navigation 2 Route information 3 Highlight a section The section is displayed in the preview map Bypassing a section of the route During destination guidance you can revise the navigation system s route recommendations to avoid partic...

Page 134: ... in use Map display Map display You can have your current position displayed on a map After starting the destination guidance the planned route is shown on the map 1 Navigation 2 Map The following functions are directly available in the map display Information in the map display Time entertainment source sound output map orientation Distance from destination estimated time of arrival if destinatio...

Page 135: ...reas that are contained in the navigation data are displayed on the map in 3D Traffic Info map The map is optimized for displaying traf fic bulletins Symbols for the special destinations are no longer displayed Map view for the split screen display The map view for the split screen can be selected separately from the main screen 1 Open Options 2 Split screen The split screen is switched on 3 Move ...

Page 136: ... disclaims to the fullest extent permit ted by law all warranties or representations with respect to the licensed material including without limitation that the licensed material will be error free will operate without interruption or that the traffic data will be accurate express implied or statutory including without limita tion the implied warranties of merchantability non infringement fitness ...

Page 137: ...fic Info map Symbols in the map display Depending on the scale of the map and the location of the traffic obstruction along the route the symbols for the traffic obstructions are displayed Additional information in the map view Depending on the map scale a traffic obstruc tion s length direction and impact are displayed on the map using triangles or gray bars along the calculated route Filtering o...

Page 138: ...s displayed even if you have called up another application on the Control Display Selecting a detour Select the symbol Detour Dynamic guidance is activated for the current destination guidance Dynamic route planning When Dynamic guidance is selected the route will be changed automatically in the event of a traffic obstruction The system will not point out traffic obstructions on the original route...

Page 139: ...nation The destination data are not contained in the navigation data Choose a destination as close as possible to the original one The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry The stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The map view is displayed in black and white When the traffic bulletin...

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Page 141: ...ertainment Operation of the radio CD equipment and external audio devices as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 142: ...deo sources 6 Station scan track search Change the radio station Select the track for the CD DVD player CD DVD changer andcertain multimedia devices Switching on off In order to switch the entertainment sound out put on and off Press button 1 next to the CD DVD player This symbol on the Control Display indicates that sound output is switched off The sound output is available for approx 20 minutes ...

Page 143: ... set individual sound frequency ranges 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 You can choose between stereo and multi channel playback surround 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Surround Multi channel playback surround is simulated when playing back an...

Page 144: ...lt reminder relative to the entertainment sound output Adjustments 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 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 2 602 883 08 ...

Page 145: ...desired station The selected station is stored for the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn the controller and press it or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Press the buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Selecting a station manually Station selection using the frequency 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Manual 4 Select the frequency turn the controller To store the...

Page 146: ...setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use HD Radio Many stations broadcast both analog and digi tal signals If a digital radio network is available these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound quality License conditions HD Radio technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and For eign Patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos...

Page 147: ...the substation Presets It is possible to store up to 40 stations Calling up a station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station Storing a station The station currently selected is stored 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Store station 4 Select the desired memory location The list of stored stations is stored for the remote control currently in use You can also store the stations on the program mable memory...

Page 148: ...bling the channels The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Categories 4 Select the Unsubscribed Channels category 5 Select the desired channel The phone number and an electronic serial number ESN are displayed 6 Select the phone number to have the chan nel enabled You can unsubscribe from the channels again via this phone number Unsubscribing f...

Page 149: ... channel entry 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Select channel 4 Turn the controller until the desired channel is reached and press the controller Storing a channel 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 If necessary open All Channels or the desired category 4 Select the desired channel 5 Press the controller again 6 Press the controller again to confirm the highlighted channel 7 Select the desired memory locatio...

Page 150: ... the buffer bar If playback is live live is displayed next to the buffer bar Timeshift menu Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list Available favorites are artist track game league and team Storing the artist track or game It is only possible to store favorites that are cur rently being broadcast The channel informa tion must be available 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio ...

Page 151: ...tes 3 Select Activate alert or the desired favorite The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Deleting favorites 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Highlight the desired favorite 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes Selecting a region 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Open Options 4 Set Ju...

Page 152: ...es Notes Reception may not be available in some sit uations such as under certain environmen tal or topographic conditions The satellite radio cannot influence this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall buildings or near trees mountains or other powerful sources of radio interference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 153: ...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 CD changer CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA DVD changer 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 Starting playback Via iDrive Fill the CD DVD magazine and insert it refer to page 155 To start...

Page 154: ... may not be displayed cor rectly 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select the desired CD or DVD 4 Select the directory if necessary To change to a higher level directory Move the controller to the left 5 Select a track and press the controller Displaying information about the track If information about a track has been stored it is displayed automatically Artist Album title Number of tracks on the CD DVD...

Page 155: ...of the home region can be played back also refer to the information on your DVD Start playback For your own safety the video image is only dis played up to approx 2 mph 3 km h and in some market specific versions only with the parking brake applied DVD video 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Select a DVD with video content 4 DVD menu 5 Start the DVD via the DVD menu VCD SVCD 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD DVD 3 Se...

Page 156: ...VD VCD settings For some DVDs settings can only be made via the DVD menu refer also to the information on your DVD Language 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Audio language 4 Select the desired language The languages that are available depend on the DVD Subtitles Subtitles can be selected if they are contained on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 S...

Page 157: ...ditional options 4 Select title 5 Select the desired track VCD SVCD 1 Select track 2 Select the desired track Camera angle The camera angle depends on the DVD 1 Turn the controller during playback 2 Open Options 3 Additional options 4 Viewing angle 5 Select the desired camera angle Opening the main menu back These functions are not contained on every DVD Therefore they may not be available for use...

Page 158: ...ess the button for a longer period The LEDs on the empty CD DVD compart ments flash 2 When the LEDs 2 on the CD DVD slot 4 flash insert a single CD DVD in the middle The CD DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the first empty CD DVD com partment Do not insert a CD DVD until the LEDs 2on the CD DVD slot 4 flash as otherwise the CD DVD or the CD DVD changer could be damaged Do not continue ...

Page 159: ... it has been inserted correctly Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa tion on the CD DVD or the laser s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback Malfunctions with individual CDs DVDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs DVDs this may be due to one of the following reasons Self recorded CDs DVDs Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs DVDs are inconsiste...

Page 160: ...ote Inc copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 2009 Gracenote This product and service may practice one or more of the fol lowing U S Patents 5 987 525 6 061 680 6 154 773 6 161 132 6 230 192 6 230 207 6 240 459 6 330 593 and other patents issued or pending Some services supplied under license from Open Globe Inc for U S Patent 6 304 523 Gracenote and CDDB are registered t...

Page 161: ...ice To store music a suitable device must be con nected to the USB interface in the glove com partment Suitable devices USB mass storage devices such as USB flash drives or MP3 players with a USB interface Unsuitable media USB hard drives USB hubs USB memory card readers with multi ple inserts Apple iPod iPhone It is only possible to store music from a USB device via the USB interface in the glove...

Page 162: ...wheel To select a track directly Say the voice command and the name of the desired track in one sentence Current playback The list of tracks that was generated last by the music search or the album selected last 1 Current playback 2 Select the desired track if necessary Top 50 List of the 50 most frequently played tracks 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Top 50 4 Select the desired track if nec...

Page 163: ...r An album cannot be renamed while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Rename album 6 Select the letters individually Deleting an album An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Highlight the album 4 Open Options 5 Delete album Deleting a track and direc...

Page 164: ...Connect the USB device to the USB inter face in the glove compartment 3 CD Multimedia 4 Music collection 5 Open Options 6 Music data import export 7 Backup music on USB Restoring the music collection in the vehicle When storing from the USB device the music collection existing in the vehicle is replaced 1 CD Multimedia 2 Music collection 3 Open Options 4 Music data import export 5 Restore music fr...

Page 165: ...evice If this volume differs markedly from the volume of the other audio sources it is advisable to adjust the volumes 1 CD Multimedia 2 If applicable External devices 3 AUX front 4 Volume 5 To adjust Turn the controller 6 To store Press the controller USB audio interface additional connection of the music player in the mobile phone It is possible to connect external audio devices mobile phones Th...

Page 166: ...SB device against physical damage Connect the USB device with connector 2 using the flexible adapter cable After the device is connected for the first time the information on all tracks e g artist type of music and the playlists are transferred from the USB device to the vehicle This procedure may take some time The duration depends on the USB device and the number of tracks During transmission th...

Page 167: ...layed in a list The A Z search can be used to find specific entries Open A Z search and enter the desired entry Select the desired entry from the list 5 Select additional categories if desired The tracks found are listed Not all catego ries need to be selected For example to search for all tracks by a certain artist call up that artist only All of the tracks by that artist are then displayed 6 Sta...

Page 168: ...er than 256 Kbit s the files may not play back correctly in every case Notes on connecting The connected audio device is supplied with a maximum current of 500 mA if the device supports this Therefore do not con nect the device to the power socket in the vehicle Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB audio interface Do not conn...

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Page 171: ...Communications This chapter describes how to use the telephone BMW Assist and TeleService Communications Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 172: ...s for a detailed description of safety precautions and information we request that you direct your particular attention to the following Only make entries when the traffic situa tion allows you to do so Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being dis tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and oth...

Page 173: ...tracted Switch on ignition 1 Insert remote control all the way into the ignition lock 2 Switch on ignition without operating the brake or clutch or pressing the start stop button Preparation via iDrive 3 Telephone 4 Bluetooth 5 Add new phone The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played Preparation via the mobile phone 6 Further steps must be carried out with the mobile phone and vary depending ...

Page 174: ...th passkeys on the mobile phone and vehicle match The same Blue tooth passkey must be entered on the mobile phone s display and via iDrive Did it take you more than 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey Then 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 Is the mobile phone no longer...

Page 175: ...e the following functions using iDrive Accepting rejecting calls Dialing phone numbers Selecting phone numbers from the phone book Selecting stored phone numbers e g from the list of received calls Ending calls When the ignition is switched off or in radio readiness e g after taking the remote control out of the ignition switch you can continue an ongoing call via the hands free system for sev era...

Page 176: ...button on the steering wheel The phone number can also be entered using voice commands refer to page 178 For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are talking to the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your provider Calls with multiple parties You can switch between calls and connect two calls to a single conference call This function must be supported by the mobile phone and...

Page 177: ...en terminating a conference call both calls are ended Phone book The phone book accesses the contacts and shows all contacts for which a phone number has been stored The entries can be selected to make a call 1 Telephone 2 Phone book All contacts with a phone number are displayed A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact A connection is ...

Page 178: ...ng contact 4 Select the type of number Home Busi ness Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store in vehicle Received calls The 20 calls that were last received are dis played 1 Telephone 2 Received calls Dialing a number Select an entry The connection is established Deleting entries 1 Highlight an entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1...

Page 179: ...e s Bluetooth range via the hands free system as long as the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Depending on your mobile phone the system automatically switches to hands free mode With mobile phones that do not automatically switch to hands free mode Depending on the type of mobile phone you are using it may be possible to continue the con versation via the hands free system Refer to...

Page 180: ...dialogs not involving voice commands i e when you are speaking only text e g a name canceling is possible only via the button on the steering wheel Having the possible commands read aloud The system recognizes specific commands that must be pronounced exactly word for word You can have the possible commands for any function read aloud to you Digits from zero to nine are recognized You can say each...

Page 181: ...s needed for operation using voice commands The entries must be entered using voice com mands and are separate from the memory in the mobile phone In this case phone numbers stored on the mobile phone cannot be called up or saved there using voice commands Up to 50 entries can be set up An entry always consists of a name and a phone number Creating and editing a voice phone book To store an entry ...

Page 182: ...lowing 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 Keep the doors windows and retractable hardtop closed to prevent interference from outside noise Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking Inserting removing the snap in adapter 1 Press button 1 and remove the cover 2 Insert the ...

Page 183: ...dapter 2 With its buttons facing upward slide the mobile phone up towards the electrical con tact points and press it downward until it engages The mobile phone s battery is charged as soon as the vehicle is in radio readiness or the steer ing is unlocked To conserve vehicle battery power you should avoid using the mobile phone when the ignition is switched off Removing mobile phone Press the butt...

Page 184: ...hat are contained in the navigation data in the vehicle This ensures that destination guidance is possible for all addresses 6 Store contact in vehicle Specifying a contact as the home address A contact can be stored as a home address It is placed at the top of the My contacts list 1 Create a new contact 2 Open Options 3 Store as home address When the home address is deleted only the content of th...

Page 185: ...estination 4 Correct and store the address if necessary After an address has been corrected the con tact can be stored in the vehicle The address is not changed on the mobile phone Dialing a phone number 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Select the desired phone number The connection is established Editing a contact 1 My contacts 2 Select the desired contact 3 Edit contact 4 Change the ...

Page 186: ...urther steps to help you Automatic Collision Notification under cer tain conditions a connection is established to the BMW Assist Response Center after a serious accident If possible the BMW Assist Response Center then speaks with you and takes further steps to help you Enhanced Roadside Assistance BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown If poss...

Page 187: ...ses You can then dial a phone number directly or use an address for destination guidance Starting the concierge service 1 BMW Assist 2 Concierge 3 Start service A voice connection is established to the BMW Concierge You are connected to the BMW Concierge ser vice to obtain the required information You can then have the phone number and address sent to you and for example use it for destination gui...

Page 188: ...rvices included in a valid BMW Assist subscription are not displayed they may need to be activated 1 Make sure that the vehicle can determine its current position Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky 2 Switch on the ignition 3 Activate BMW Assist Activation may take several minutes If another menu is opened activation continues running in the background BMW Searc...

Page 189: ...mation on all aspects of your vehicle Calling Customer Relations Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations 3 Start service A voice connection is established to Customer Relations Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1 BMW Assist 2 Customer Relations The Customer Relations phone number is dis played If the vehicle is equipped with the mobile ph...

Page 190: ...e Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Open Options 4 Last Service Request Data transfer The status of the data transfer is displayed 1 BMW Assist 2 Open Options 3 Data transfer Service status Displaying available services Display of all services available in the vehicle This function can be called up via Options 1 BMW Assist 2 Open any menu 3 Open Options 4 Service status 5 Available services Activating BMW A...

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Page 193: ...intain your car s mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 194: ... or missing Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of a malfunction you can release the fuel filler flap manually Pull the button in the cargo area with the fuel pump symbol down The fuel filler flap is released Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels follow the safety instructions provided at filling stations otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property ...

Page 195: ...ity brands Field experience has indicated significant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus an equivalent amount of co solvent will not void the applicable warranties with...

Page 196: ... The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and tire brands recom mended by BMW a list of these is available from your BMW center For correct identification of the right tire infla tion pressures observe the following Tire sizes for your vehicle Load conditions Maximum all...

Page 197: ...36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91 V 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 39 270 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 42 290 42 290 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 42 290 42 290 with Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 W 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 36 250 44 300 36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91 W 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 40 R 1...

Page 198: ...36 250 36 250 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 V 39 270 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 35 R 18 90 W 42 290 42 290 Front 225 35 R 19 88 Y XL 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 30 R 19 91 Y XL 42 290 42 290 with Sport Package 225 45 R 17 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 94 V M S XL 36 250 44 300 36 250 44 300 Front 225 45 R 17 91W 36 250 36 250 Rear 255 40 R 17 94 W 39 270 39 270 Front 225 40 R 18 88 W 36 250 38 2...

Page 199: ...ead wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1γ times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart signi...

Page 200: ...m although for example European legisla tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of 1 16 in 1 6 mm At tread depths below 1 8 in 3 mm there is an increased risk of high speed hydroplaning even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface When winter tires wear down past a tread depth of 1 6 in 4 mm they become perceptibly less suitable for winter conditions In the interest of s...

Page 201: ...e age which can result in a limited service life Correct wheels and tires When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you BMW recommends that you use only wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your part...

Page 202: ... center can supply these labels Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire Swapping wheels between axles BMW advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles even if all...

Page 203: ...d related safety hazards Hood Releasing Pull the lever Opening To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down otherwise injuries may result Push the release lever to the right and open the hood Closing Close the hood from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It mus...

Page 204: ...g style and driving conditions Checking engine oil level Your car is equipped with an electronic oil level monitor For the oil level to be measured and displayed correctly it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature i e after uninterrupted driving for at least approx 6 2 miles 10 km You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving or while the vehicle is at a standstill o...

Page 205: ...can continue your journey Note the newly calculated dis tance remaining to the next oil service refer to page 69 Have the system checked as soon as possible Display via iDrive 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level Possible messages Engine oil level OK Measurement not possible at this time Measuring engine oil level This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level...

Page 206: ...ved oils can be identified by the following specification Approved oils belong to the following viscosity classes SAE 0W 40 SAE 0W 30 SAE 5W 40 and SAE 5W 30 Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart 1 liter of another oil with the fol lowing specification may be used API SM or higher Coolant Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot...

Page 207: ...aximum and minimum marks in the filler neck refer also to the diagram next to the filler neck 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 208: ... Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your BMW Service Advi sor can read out this data from the remote con trol unit and propose an optimized mainte nance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit that you last used Make sure that the date is...

Page 209: ... should reduce your speed and visit your nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter The warning lamp comes on if the gas cap is not properly tightened and the OBD system assumes that fuel vapor is escaping If the gas cap is then tightened the warning lamp should go out within a...

Page 210: ...brakes briefly to dry them otherwise water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and brake discs can corrode Automatic car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes Do not use high pressure car washes otherwise water may drip into the vehicle around the windows Before driving into a car wash ensure that it is suitable for your BMW Check the following Dimensions of your vehi...

Page 211: ...leaning the windshield deacti vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni tion to prevent unintentional activation of the wipers Observe local regulations pertaining to washing vehicles by hand Headlamps Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents Loosen dirt e g insects with shampoo or insect remover and wash away with copious quantities of water Thaw ice with a winds...

Page 212: ...tery down to the seams using a sweeping motion Avoid strong rubbing Opened Velcro fasteners etc on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that Velcro fasteners are closed Leather leather trim The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product Slight irregularities in the leather are a typical characteristic of natural leather Dust and road grit in the pores an...

Page 213: ...ey are dry Interior sensors cameras To clean interior sensors and cameras e g of the high beam assistant use a lint free cloth moistened with glass cleaner Displays To clean the displays e g of the radio or instru ment cluster use a display cleaning cloth or a soft non abrasive lint free cloth Avoid applying excessive pressure when cleaning the displays otherwise damage may occur Do not use chemic...

Page 214: ...nt bulbs at your BMW center Only change bulbs while they are cool to the touch otherwise you could suffer burns When working on electrical systems always begin by switching off the con sumer in question otherwise short circuits could result To avoid possible injury or equip ment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufac turer For care of the headlamps please...

Page 215: ...er to the left and remove it see arrow 3 Turn the lamp by approx 90 see arrow 1 and pull it out see arrow 2 4 Disconnect the plug change the bulb and reconnect the plug 5 Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops 6 Screw on the access cover tightly by turn ing it to the right Be careful when attaching the access cover otherwise it may leak causing damage to the headlamp system Turn signals front ...

Page 216: ...orks accord ing to BMW repair procedures with correspond ingly trained personnel Changing the backup lamp and inner brake lamp 1 Press the locking mechanism in the cargo area see arrow and remove the cover 2 Pull out the bulb holder and replace the bulb Inner brake lamp Backup lamp 3 Attach the bulb holder 4 Reattach the cover Changing the outer brake lamp 1 Remove the cover in the cargo area Onli...

Page 217: ...the letters RSC on the sidewall refer to Run flat tires page 199 When mounting new tires or changing over from summer to winter tires and vice versa mount run flat tires for your own safety In the event of a flat no spare wheel is available Your BMW center will be glad to advise you Refer also to New wheels and tires page 199 The tools for changing wheels are avail able as optional accessories fro...

Page 218: ...e battery in an upright posi tion for transport and storage Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport Power failure After a temporary power loss the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization Individual settings may likewise have been lost and will have to be programmed Time and date These values must be updated refer to page 71 Radio In some ca...

Page 219: ...se the shiny fastener 3 4 Fold the current distributor 4 downward and pull forward A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the current distributor See the inside of the cover for information on fuse assignment The cover is reinstalled in reverse order Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 220: ...to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Assist Response Center will be able to initiate further steps to assist you under certain conditions If the circumstances allow this remain in the vehicle until the connection has been estab lished You will then be able to provide a detailed description of the situation In a BMW Assist Emergency Request data for determining the necessary rescue...

Page 221: ...er cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent may occur Carefully adhere to the follow ing sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard against possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same cap...

Page 222: ...nother attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above connecting sequence If necessary have the battery checked and recharged Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow starting towing away Observe the applicable laws and regula tions for tow starting and towing vehicles Do not transport...

Page 223: ...nsure that transmission lock P is not engaged as the rear wheels will otherwise be blocked When using the car wash function refer to page 209 note that the parking lock P is engaged automatically after approx 30 min utes blocking the rear wheels If an electrical malfunction occurs or if towing takes longer than approx 20 minutes manually release the parking lock refer to page 58 Do not exceed a to...

Page 224: ... starting the vehicle whenever possi ble instead jump start the engine refer to page 219 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold Vehicles with an automatic transmission or 7 gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch cannot be tow started at all 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to...

Page 225: ...Mobility 223 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

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Page 227: ...This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will help you find information most quickly Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 228: ...5i Displacement cu in cmμ 182 8 2 996 181 8 2 979 Number of cylinders 6 6 Maximum power output hp 255 300 at engine speed rpm 6 600 5 800 Maximum torque lb ft Nm 220 298 300 407 at engine speed rpm 2 600 1 400 5 000 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 229: ...ance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 36 ft 1 in 11 0 m Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 230: ...ved front axle load lbs kg 1 808 820 1 918 870 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 227 1 010 2 271 1 030 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 6 4 10 9 180 310 6 4 10 9 180 310 Notes Fuel tank US gal liters Approx 15 5 55 Fuel grade page 193 Including reserve of US gal liters Approx 2 1 8 0 Window washer system For more details page 61 Including headlamp washers US qt liters Approx 6 3 6 0 Online Edition for P...

Page 231: ...ntrol Tone Selecting the settings Settings Opening the computer Onboard info Opening the contacts Contacts Displaying the phone book Phonebook Opening BMW Assist B M W Assist Opening the home address Home address Opening destination entry Enter address 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...

Page 232: ...nal devices External devices Function Command Opening the tone control Tone Function Command Calling up the radio Radio Calling up an FM station F M Opening manual search Manual search Calling up a frequency Frequency megahertz e g 93 5 mega hertz or frequency 93 5 Selecting the frequency range Select frequency Calling up a station Select station Calling up a station directly Station e g W PLJ Fun...

Page 233: ...ation Preset e g stored station 2 Function Command Opening the Telephone menu Telephone Displaying the phone book Phonebook Redialing Redial Displaying accepted calls Received calls Dialing a phone number Dial number List of messages Messages Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Function Command Navigation menu Navigation Opening destination entry Enter address Entering an address Enter address Opening des...

Page 234: ... feet Map scale feet e g map scale of 100 feet Scale meters Map scale meters e g map scale of 100 meters Scale kilometers Map scale kilometers e g map scale of 5 kilometers Scale miles Map scale miles e g map scale of 5 miles Scale yards Map scale yards e g map scale of 100 yards Function Command Split screen Switch on splitscreen Switching off the split screen Turn off split screen Adapting the s...

Page 235: ...it screen highlighting traffic bulletins Split screen Traffic Info map Split screen computer Split screen on board info Split screen trip computer Splitscreen trip computer Automatically scaling the split screen Split screen automatic scaling Function Command Function Command Entering a new destination Enter address Trip list Stored trips Function Command My contacts My contacts Opening the contac...

Page 236: ... Opening the options Options Settings on the Control Display Control display Opening the time and date settings Time and date Opening the language and unit settings Language and units Opening the speed limit settings Speed Opening the light settings Lighting Selecting the door lock Door locks Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 237: ...Reference 235 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part no 01 41 2 602 883 08 09 BMW AG ...

Page 238: ...upply air conditioner 94 automatic climate control 96 ventilation 95 98 Air vents 93 AKI refer to Fuel specifications 193 Alarm system 33 avoiding unintentional alarms 34 interior motion sensor 34 switching off an alarm 34 tilt alarm sensor 34 Albums of music collection 160 All season tires refer to Winter tires 200 AM waveband 143 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 94 98 Antenna for mobil...

Page 239: ...Battery for mobile phone 181 Battery renewal remote control 36 remote control for vehicle 36 Being towed 221 Belts refer to Safety belts 44 Belt tensioner refer to Safety belts 44 Beverage holders refer to Cupholders 105 Blower refer to Air flow rate 94 97 Bluetooth activating deactivating 173 Bluetooth refer to separate Owner s Manual BMW car shampoo 211 BMW Assist activating 186 188 BMW Assist 1...

Page 240: ... 113 CBS Condition Based Service 206 CD audio playback 152 CD DVD changer filling or emptying the magazine 156 CD changer 151 155 controls 140 fast forward reverse 153 random play sequence 152 selecting a track 152 switching on off 140 tone control 140 volume 140 CD player 151 controls 140 fast forward reverse 153 random play sequence 152 selecting a track 152 switching on off 140 tone control 140...

Page 241: ...ps refer to Interior lamps 92 Criteria for route 130 Cross hairs in navigation 126 Cruise control 61 malfunction 63 Cruising range 66 Cupholders 105 Curb weight refer to Weights 228 Current playback external devices 165 of music collection 160 Customer Relations 187 D Dashboard refer to Cockpit 10 Dashboard refer to Instrument cluster 12 Dashboard lighting refer to Instrument lighting 91 Data tech...

Page 242: ...he CD DVD player 140 Electrical malfunction door lock 31 driver s door 31 fuel filler flap 192 M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 58 Electric seat adjustment 42 Electric steering wheel lock with Comfort Access 35 Electronic brake force distribution EBV 78 Electronic oil level check 202 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 78 Emergency actuation automatic ...

Page 243: ...ly 114 Footwell lamps refer to Interior lamps 92 Forward gear engaging refer to Transmission positions 56 For your own safety 5 Free memory capacity music collection 161 Front airbags 85 FTM refer to Flat Tire Monitor 81 Fuel 193 average consumption 66 gauge 65 high quality brands 193 quality 193 specifications 193 tank contents refer to Capacities 228 Fuel clock refer to Fuel gauge 65 Fuel displa...

Page 244: ...28 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 50 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 50 Ignition lock 50 Imprint 2 Indicator and warning lamps 13 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83 Individual air distribution 94 Inflation pressure refer to Tire inflation pressure 194 Inflation pressure monitoring refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82 Initializing after power failure 216 compass refer to C...

Page 245: ...nlocking doors confirmation signals 31 from inside 32 from outside 29 Low beam control refer to High beam assistant 90 Low beam headlamps 88 automatic 88 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 43 Lug bolt lock 215 Luggage compartment lid 32 Comfort Access 35 emergency release 33 opening from inside 32 opening from outside 33 remote control 30 Lumbar support 43 M M S tires refer to Winter tires...

Page 246: ... to Wiper system 60 Multimedia screen refer to iDrive 16 Music playing 159 Music collection 158 backup 162 deleting 162 random sequence 161 restoring 162 Music player connecting refer to AUX IN port 163 Music player connecting refer to USB audio interface 163 Music search 159 My Info 177 N Navigation starting destination guidance after entering a destination 123 storing current position 123 voice ...

Page 247: ...ion system windows 37 Placing a call refer to telephone owner s manual Polish 211 Pollen refer to Microfilter activated charcoal filter for automatic climate control 98 refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 95 Postal code entering for navigation 122 Power failure 216 Power windows 37 Power windows refer to Windows 36 Pressure tires 194 Pressure monitoring tires 81 Flat Tire Monitor 81 Pressure ...

Page 248: ...22 Rotary pushbutton refer to iDrive 16 Route 130 131 bypassing sections 131 changing 130 131 changing criteria 130 displaying streets or towns cities 131 map display 132 selecting 130 Route instructions refer to Destination guidance through voice instructions 132 Route map refer to Map display 132 Route section changing 131 Route selection 130 RSC Runflat System Component refer to Run flat tires ...

Page 249: ... to Selecting route 130 Side airbags 85 Side windows refer to Windows 36 Signal horn refer to Horn 10 11 Sitting safely 41 with airbags 41 with safety belts 41 Ski bag for convertible refer to Through loading opening with integrated transport bag 106 Slot for remote control 50 Snap in adapter inserting removing 180 use 170 Snap in adapter refer to Center armrest storage compartment 104 Socket Onbo...

Page 250: ...ervice 185 TeleService Diagnosis 186 TeleService Help 186 Temperature air conditioner 95 automatic climate control 96 changing unit of measure 68 coolant refer to Coolant temperature 65 Temperature display outside temperature 64 outside temperature warning 64 setting the units 68 Tempomat refer to Cruise control 61 Tensioning straps refer to Securing cargo 116 The individual vehicle 5 Third brake ...

Page 251: ...y 48 Transport securing devices refer to Securing cargo 116 Travel instructions refer to Voice instructions 132 Treaddepth refertoMinimum tire tread 198 Trip deleting 129 Trip storing 128 Trip distance counter refer to Trip odometer 64 Triple turn signal activation 60 Trip odometer 64 Trips changing 129 Turning circle refer to Dimensions 227 Turn signal indicators indicator warning lamp 12 triple ...

Page 252: ...res 199 Wheelbase refer to Dimensions 227 Wheels new 199 Wheels and tires 194 Width refer to Dimensions 227 Wind deflector 39 Windows 36 convenient operation 30 opening closing 37 pinch protection system 37 Windows defrosting refer to Defrosting windows 95 Windows defrosting and defogging air conditioner 95 Windows indicator on Control Display 16 Windshield cleaning 61 defrosting and defogging 95 ...

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