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EnglishReference for your BMW 5 Series 2004-2010
Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Technical data
Engine data
528i/xi
182.8/2,996
6
535i/xi
181.8/2,979
6
550i
292.8/4,799
8
Displacement
cu in/cmμ
No. of cylinders
Maximum output
at engine speed
Maximum torque
at engine speed
hp
230
300
360
rpm
6,500
5,800
6,300
lb ft/Nm
rpm
200/270
2,750
300/407
1,400-5,000
360/488
3,400
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Dimensions
All dimensions are given in inches/mm.
Vehicle height with xDrive: 58.3 in/1,482 mm
Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.5 ft/11.4 m, with xDrive 39 ft/11.9 m
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All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 39 ft/11.9 m
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Weights
Sedan
528i
535i
550i
Curb weight
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>
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
3,505/1,590 3,660/1,660 3,946/1,790
3,571/1,620 3,703/1,680 3,968/1,800
Approved gross vehicle weight
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Manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
cu ft/l
4,607/2,090 4,872/2,210 5,048/2,290
4,673/2,120 4,872/2,210 5,070/2,300
Automatic transmission
Load
1,102/500
1,102/500
1,102/500
Approved front axle load
Approved rear axle load
Approved roof load capacity
Cargo bay capacity
2,227/1,010 2,359/1,070 2,469/1,120
2,601/1,180 2,711/1,230 2,733/1,240
220/100
18.4/520
220/100
18.4/520
220/100
18.4/520
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Sedan
528xi
535xi
Curb weight
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>
Manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
3,670/1,710 3,902/1,770
3,704/1,730 3,946/1,790
Automatic transmission
Approved gross vehicle weight
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>
Manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
cu ft/l
4,839/2,195 5,004/2,270
4,883/2,215 5,048/2,290
Automatic transmission
Load
1,102/500
1,102/500
Approved front axle load
Approved rear axle load
Approved roof load capacity
Cargo bay capacity
2,315/1,050 2,315/1,050
2,64891,220 2,689/1,220
220/100
18.4/520
220/100
18.4/520
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
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Sports Wagon
Curb weight
535xi
>
>
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
4,100/1,860
4,144/1,880
Approved gross vehicle weight
>
>
Manual transmission
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
lbs./kg
cu ft/l
5,291/2,400
5,335/2,420
Automatic transmission
Load
1,190/540
Approved front axle load
Approved rear axle load
Approved roof load capacity
Cargo bay capacity
2,381/1,080
2,866/1,300
220/100
17.7-58.3/500-1,650
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
US gal/liters
US gal/liters
US gal/liters
approx. 18.5/70
approx. 2.1/8
Fuel grade: page 219
of that reserve
550i
approx. 2.6/10
Window cleaning system
For more details: page 69
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>
Sedan
US quarts/liters
approx. 3.2/3
approx. 5.3/5
approx. 5.3/5
with headlamp cleaning system US quarts/liters
Sports Wagon US quarts/liters
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Short commands of voice command
system*
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is
selected.
Here are the important short commands for the
voice command system.
Assistance window
Function
Command
To open the assistance window 20
{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window 20 {Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window 142
{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
Communication
Function
Command
{Phone}
To open phone 195
To dial phone number 201
To display phone book 202
To select from the phone book 202
{Dial number}
{A to Z}
{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8" 203
{Top 8}
To redial 202
{Redial}
To display "Received calls" 203
To display "Missed calls" 203
To display "Bluetooth" 198
To open BMW Assist 210
{Received calls}
{Missed calls}
{Bluetooth}
{BMW Assist}
{BMW service}
{BMW Contact}
{BMW Contact numbers}
{Roadside Assistance}
To open BMW Service, Services 209
To open "BMW Contact" 203
To open "BMW Contact Numbers" 203
To open "Roadside Assistance" 210
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Navigation
Function
Command
To open navigation system 142
To open "Enter address"
To open "New destination"
To display "Input map"
To display destination list
To display address book
To display route criteria
To start destination guidance
To end destination guidance
To display arrow display
To display map display
{Navigation}
{Enter address}
{New destination}
{Input map}
{Destination list}
{Address book}
{Route preference}
{Start guidance}
{Stop guidance}
{Arrow display}
{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale
{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route
To switch on voice instructions
To switch off voice instructions
To repeat voice instructions
To open route
{Route list}
{Navigation info on}
{Navigation info off}
{Repeat navigation info}
{Route menu}
To open "New route"
{New route}
To display current position
{Current position}
Onboard info
Function
Command
To open "Car Data" 80
To display computer 80
To display trip computer 80
To open stopwatch 86
To open speed limit 85
To activate speed limit 85
To deactivate speed limit 85
{Car data}
{Onboard info}
{Trip computer}
{Stopwatch}
{Limit}
{Limit on}
{Limit off}
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Entertainment
Function
Command
Tone control 169
To switch on radio 172
{Audio}
{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM" 172
{FM menu}
To open "AM" 172
{AM menu}
To open "All stations" 172
To select radio station 172
{FM all stations}
{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets" 172
{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station 172
To open "Manual" 173
{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations 174
To open "WB" 176
{AM Autostore}
{Weatherband menu}
{Weatherband on}
{Choose weatherband station}
{SAT radio menu}
{SAT radio}
To switch on weatherband 176
To select a weatherband station 176
To open "SAT" 180
To switch on satellite radio 180
To open "Presets" of satellite radio 181
To open "All channels" of satellite radio 180
To open "Categories" of satellite radio 180
To open CD player 182
{SAT radio presets}
{SAT radio all channels}
{SAT radio categories}
{CD menu}
To switch on CD player 182
{CD}
To open CD changer 183
{CD changer menu}
{CD changer}
To switch on CD changer 183
To select a CD in the CD changer 183
To select music track 183
{CD 1...6}
{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer 183
{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio {Audio Aux}
device 188
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Climate
Function
Command
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat {Seat heater distribution}
heating 51
To open "Vent settings" 116
{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs" 115
To open "Parked car ventilation" 119
To open "Automatic ventilation" 119
To display activation times 119
{Automatic programs}
{Parked car operation}
{Automatic ventilation}
{Activation time}
menu
Function
Command
To open the menu
{Settings menu}
{Display off}
{Info sources}
{Settings}
"Display off" 21
To open "Info sources"
To open "Settings"
To open "Door locks" 30, 32
To open "Steering wheel buttons" 54
To open "Lighting" 67
{Door locks}
{Steering wheel buttons}
{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements" 81, 211
To open "Service" 81, 211
To open "BMW Service settings" settings 213
To display "Check Control messages" 84
To open "Head-Up Display" 102
To set brightness of Control Display 88
To open "Units" 88
{Service requirements}
{Service}
{BMW service settings}
{Check Control messages}
{Head-up display}
{Brightness}
{Units}
To open "Language" 88, 142
To open "Time" 86
{Language}
{Time}
To open "Date" 87
{Date}
To open "PDC" 90
{PDC}
To open "FTM" 95
{FTM}
To open "TPM" 97
{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth" 198
To open "HDC" 93
{Bluetooth}
{HDC}
To activate BMW Night Vision 105
To deactivate BMW Night Vision 105
To display settings for BMW Night Vision 105
{Night Vision on}
{Night Vision off}
{Night Vision settings}
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
Additives
– coolant 233
AKI, refer to Fuel quality 219
Alarm system 37
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils 233
"Address book" for navigation
system 151
Address for navigation
– deleting 153
– entering 144, 147
– selecting 152
– avoiding unintentional
alarms 38
– interior motion sensor 38
– switching off alarm 37
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor 38
– tilt alarm sensor 38
"All channels" 180
"All doors" 30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires 228
"All stations", calling up with
radio 172, 176
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 93
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Altering stretch of road 160
"AM", reception
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 91
– indicator lamp 94
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control 70
Accepted calls 202
Accessories 6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request 247
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control 83
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
– storing 151
– storing current position 152
"Add to address book" 151
"Add to destination
list" 147, 148
Adjusting active backrest
width 47
Adjusting interior
temperature 115
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control 169
control 118
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation 119
Active cruise control 70
– indicator lamp 74
– radar sensors 74
– selecting distance 72
– warning lamps 74
Active front head restraints 49
Active seat 52
Adjusting thigh support 46
"After door opened" 48
"After unlocking" 48
Airbags 100
– indicator/warning lamp 102
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags 101
– sitting safely 45
range 169, 172
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone 194
Antifreeze
– coolant 233
– washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System
ABS 91
Air distribution
Active seat ventilation 52
Active steering 99
– automatic 115
– manual 116
Airing, refer to Ventilation 118
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control 117
– recirculated-air mode 117
"Air recirculation on / off" 55
Air supply, automatic climate
control 114
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system 29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 257
Approved engine oils 233
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 257
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear 127
– warning lamp 100
Adapter for spare key 28
Adaptive brake assistant 92
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display 100
Adaptive Head Light 110
"Add digits" for mobile
phone 202
Air volume 116
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Around the center console 14
Around the steering wheel 10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer 80
– refer to Starting destination
guidance 156
"Arrow display" for navigation
system 157
"Arrow display pop-up
instructions" 143
Automatic climate control 114
– automatic air
distribution 115
– parked car ventilation 118
– switching on and off 118
– ventilation in rear 118
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing 33
Automatic curb monitor 53
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control 108
– refer to Daytime running
lamps 109
– refer to High-beam
assistant 110
– refer to Interior lamps 112
– refer to Pathway lighting 109
– refer to Welcome lamps 108
Automatic low beams, refer to
High-beam assistant 110
"Automatic programs" 115
Automatic roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon 128
Automatic soft closing 33
Automatic speed reductionfor
descents, refer to HDC Hill
Descent Control 93
Automatic station search 173
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– interlock 64
– kick-down 64
AUX-In connection 188
"AUX IN" in audio mode 188
Average fuel consumption 80
– setting units 88
Average speed, refer to
Computer 79
"Avoid ferries" for navigation
system 154
"Avoid highways" for
navigation system 154
Avoiding freeways for
navigation 154
Avoiding unintentional
alarms 38
"Avoid tollroads" for
navigation system 154
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 257
Ashtray
– front 125
– rear 126
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist 209
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 91
Assistance window 20
"Assist. window off" 21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control 117
"Audio" 169, 171, 176
Audio 168
– controls 168
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 169
– volume 169
Audio device, external 124
Automatic
"A - Z" 202
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 47
Backrests, refer to Seats 46
Backrest width adjustment 46
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs 240
"Balance", refer to Tone
control 170
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit 248
Bass, refer to Tone
control 169
"Bass", tone control 170
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 245
– air distribution 115
– air volume 115
– cruise control 70
– garage door opener 121
– headlamp control 108
– service notification 211
– steering wheel
– manually unlocking and
locking transmission lock 65
– shiftlock 64
adjustment 47
– towing 250
– storing stations 174
– tailgate operation 36
Automatic car washes 137
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– tow-starting 251
– jump starting 248
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access 40
BC button, refer to
Computer 79
– with comfort access 39
"Automatic ventilation" 119
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 115
"Auto Request" 211
"Autostore" on the
Being towed 250
radio 172, 174
"AUX" 169, 188, 189
Belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders 125
265
Blower, refer to Air
volume 116
"Bluetooth" 195
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System 91
Calling
– by entering phone
number 201
"BMW Assist" 210
BMW Assist 209
– activating 214
– brake assistant 91
– brake force display 100
– breaking-in 134
– from phone book 202
– from Top 8 list 203
– redialing 203
– concierge service 212
– contacting BMW Customer
Relations 212
– displaying vehicle data 215
– offered services 209
– roadside assistance 210
– TeleService 211
– updating 213
"BMW Contact" 204
"BMW Contact
Numbers" 204
BMW homepage 4
BMW maintenance
system 235
BMW Night Vision 104
– activating 105
– cleaning camera 106
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system 68
– deactivating 105
– making settings 105
"BMW Service settings" 213
BMW website 4
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control 91
– electronic brake-force
distribution 91
– refer to telephone operating
instructions
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders 125
Capacities 258
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 245
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data" 80
Care 236
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading 137
– securing 138
– securing with ski bag 131
Cargo bay
– handbrake 63
– refer to Braking safely 136
– warning lamps 13
Brake system 134
– brake pads 134
– breaking-in 134
– disk brakes 136
– warning lamp 94
Braking safely 136
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 248
Breaking-in brake pads 134
Breaking-in the clutch 134
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential 134
Break-in period 134
"Brightness" 88, 103
– with BMW Night Vision 106
Brightness of Control
Display 88
– capacity 257
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually, Sports
Wagon 35
Bottle holder, refer to Cup
holders 125
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 207
Brake assistant 91
– adaptive 92
Brake force display 100
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 240
– two-stage 100
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 61
Buttons on steering wheel 11
– emergency release 34
– expanding, Sports
Wagon 128
– floor panel flap, refer to
Compartment in floor,
Sports Wagon 129
– locking separately 34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 33
C
California Proposition 65
Warning 6
"Call" 202, 213
Call
Brake rotors
– breaking-in 134
– refer to Braking safely 136
– accepting 200
– displaying accepted 203
– ending 201
– opening from inside 33
– opening from inside, Sports
Wagon 35
– in absence 203
– rejecting 201
– starting 201
– opening from outside 33
– opening from outside,
Sports Wagon 35
– opening with remote
control 31
266
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover 128
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
CD changer 182
– controls 168
Check Gas Cap 219
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure 220
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 57
Child restraints 56
Child restraint systems 56
Child-safety lock 59
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely 56
– fast forward/reverse 186
– installation location 186
– random sequence 185
– repeating a track 185
– sampling tracks 184
– selecting a CD 183
– selecting a track 183
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 169
– volume 169
Caring for plastic, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
CD player 182
– controls 168
Chime, refer to Check
Control 83
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control 28
Car phone 194
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 123
– refer to Mobile phone 194
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– fast forward/reverse 186
– random sequence 185
– repeating a track 185
– sampling a track 184
– selecting a track 183
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 169
– volume 169
Center armrest
– front 123
– rear 127
Center brake lamp 241
Center console 14
"Central locking" 30
Central locking
Chock 243
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter 125
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices 126
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate" 51, 115
Clock 78
– 12h/24h format 87
– hour signal 87
– setting time and date 86
Closing
– from inside 32
Car radio, refer to Radio 172
Car wash 62, 137
– from inside 32
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access 39
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 135
"Categories" 180
– from outside 30
Central locking system 29
– comfort access 38
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety 5
– from outside 30
Closing fuel filler cap 219
Clothes hooks 124
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine 62
CBC Cornering Brake
Control 91
CBS Condition Based
Service 235
– refer to Parts and
accessories 6
Changing language on
Control Display 88
Changing scale for
navigation 158
Changing units of measure on
Control Display 88
Changing wheels 227, 242
CHECK button 84
Check Control 83
"Check Control
Comfort access 38
– observe in car wash 39
– replacing battery, remote
control 40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Comfort seat 46
"Communication" 200, 210
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer 182
– refer to CD player 182
"CD" 169, 182
messages" 84
267
Compact wheel
Control Display, refer to
iDrive 16
D
– inflation pressure 221, 222
– wheel change 244
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 61
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon 129
– setting brightness 88
– switching off/on 21
Controller, refer to iDrive 16
Controls, refer to Cockpit 10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof 30
– windows 30
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Data, technical 254
– dimensions 255
– engine 254
– weights 257
"Date" 87
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon 130
– refer to Storage
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access 39
Coolant 233
Date 78
– date format 87
– retrieval 78
compartments 124
Compressed audio files 182
Computer 79
– displays on Control
Display 80
– hour signal 87
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control 171
– checking level 233
– temperature 78
Cooling, maximum 117
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 233
Cooling function, automatic
climate control 117
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant 233
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC 91
Country of destination for
navigation 145
Courtesy lamps 112
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone 123
– setting 87
"Date format" 87
"Daytime running lamps" 109
Daytime running lamps 109
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
warning lamp 94
"Deactivated" 49
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock 32
– fuel filler door 218
– glass sunroof 42
– luggage compartment lid 34
– panorama glass sunroof 44
– tailgate 35
Defrosting windows 116
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation 116
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 116
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 116
"Delete address book" for
navigation system 153
"Delete all numbers" for
mobile phone 203
"Delete data" for navigation
system 153
"Concierge" 212
Concierge service 212
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked 136
Condition Based Service
CBS 235
"Confirmation" 31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking 31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 126
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
Cruise control 69
– active cruise control 70
Cruising range 79
Cup holders 125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 257
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control 79
"Current position" 163
Current position
consumption 80
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control 79
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption 80
"Continue guidance to
destination?" 157
– displaying 163
– entering 152
– storing 152
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision 106
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 16
"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision 106
"Customer
Relations" 204, 212
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 254
"Delete" for mobile
phone 203
Destination address
– deleting 153
– entering 144, 147
268
Destination for navigation
– destination list 150
– entering via voice 147
– entry 144
– selecting from address
book 152
– selecting using
information 149
– storing 151
"Display" 88
Display, refer to iDrive
controls 16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster 12
Displaying vehicle data 215
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
"Display off" 21
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders 125
"Driver's door only" 30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 108
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route 157
Driving stability control
systems 91
Destination guidance 156
– bypassing route
sections 160
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive 16
Driving through water 136
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes 134
– canceling voice
instructions 55
– refer to Instrument
cluster 12
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 117
– changing specified
route 154
– displaying route 157
– distance and arrival 156
– interrupting 156
– starting 156
– terminating/continuing 156
– voice instructions 159
– volume of voice
instructions 160
Destination list for
navigation 150
Destinations recently driven
to 150
"Details" in audio
"Display settings" 88, 103
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up
Display 102
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access 40
– coolant 233
– vehicle battery 245
Distance, refer to
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function 117
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 92
– indicator lamp 13, 92
– malfunction 94
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 92
– activating 92
– indicator lamp 13, 93
DVD for navigation 142
Dynamic Drive 94
Dynamic Driving Control 66
"Dynamic route" for
navigation 154
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 92
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 92
Computer 80
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control 70
"Distance to dest." 80
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer 80
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control 90
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system 127
Door entry lighting 112
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control 28
Door lock 32
Door locking, confirmation
signals 31
mode 184, 190
"Dial" for mobile phone 201
"Dial number" 201
"Diamond button" 55
Diamond button 54
Digital clock 78
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio 176
Dimensions 255
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 67
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 159
Directory, refer to Phone
book 202
E
Easy entry/exit 54
– backrest width 47
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player 168
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 32
"Door locks" 30
Doors
– driver's door 32
– fuel filler door 218
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 151
Direct selection buttons 21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 254
– manual operation 32
– remote control 30
DOT Quality Grades 226
Draft-free ventilation 118
– glass sunroof, electric 42
– luggage compartment lid 34
– panorama glass sunroof 44
– tailgate 35
269
Electric steering wheel
adjustment 54
Electronic brake-force
distribution 91
Engine oil
– adding 233
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 233
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 92
Electronic oil level check 232
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 32
– driver's door 32
– approved engine oil 233
– checking oil level 232
– electronic oil level check 232
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
Event Data Recorders 236
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 135
Exterior mirrors 53
– adjusting 53
– fuel filler door 218
– luggage compartment lid 34
– tailgate 35
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 65
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof 42
– panorama glass sunroof 44
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay 34
Emergency request 247
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 248
"Enabled services" 215
"Enable services" 215
"End call" 202
requirements 81
– oil change 233
– automatic dimming
feature 54
– automatic heating 53
– folding in and out 53
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror 53
External audio device 124
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting 249
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils 233
"Engine oil level" 232
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 254
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature 78
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data 254
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine 62
"Enter address" 144, 151
Entering destination via town/
city name 145
Entering intersection,
navigation 146
Entering the
address 144, 147
Entering town/city for
navigation 145
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control 170
Fader, refer to Tone
control 170
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 83
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms 38
– refer to Switching off
alarm 37
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control 79
Energy Control 79
Engine
– breaking-in 134
Entering zip code for
navigation 145
– data 254
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature 78
– speed 254
– starting 62
– starting, with comfort
access 38
"Entertainment" 168
Entertainment sound output
on/off 169
Entry map for destination 148
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control 79
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 50
– warning lamp 50
Fastest route for
navigation 154
"Fast route" for
– switching off 62
navigation 154
Engine compartment 231
Engine coolant 233
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control 171
"Favorites", calling up with
radio 176
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control 171
"ESN" 179
Filler neck for washer fluid 69
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter 118
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
270
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit 248
First-aid kit 248
For your own safety 5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive 93
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 121
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 219
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 79
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission 63
Flashing
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria 154
Front airbags 100
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front 123
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating 101
Front seat adjustment 46
"FTM" 96
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals 31
– triple turn signal
activation 67
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight 123
Flat tire
General driving
– changing wheels 242
– compact wheel 244
– Flat Tire Monitor 95, 96
– refer to Tire condition 227
– run-flat tires 96, 98, 227
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 97
– warning lamp 96, 98
Flat Tire Monitor 95
– false alarms 95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 95
Fuel 219
– average consumption 80
– display 79
– high-quality brands 219
– quality 219
– specifications 219
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 258
notes 134, 135
Glass sunroof, electric 41
– convenient operation from
outside 32
– convenient operation with
comfort access 39
– moving manually 42
– remote control 30
Glove compartment 123
– lighting 123
– initializing system 95
– snow chains 229
– system limits 95
– warning lamp 96
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid 69
"FM", reception
range 169, 172
FM, waveband 172
Fog lamps 112
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 79
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption 80
– rechargeable flashlight 123
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 142
Grills, refer to Ventilation 118
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 257
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 79
Fuel-efficient driving 134
– refer to Energy Control 79
Fuel filler door 218
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 218
Full mobile phone preparation
package 194
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off 21
H
Halogen lamps 239
Handbrake 63
– indicator lamp 13, 63
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight 123
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone 14
Hazard warning flashers 15
"HDC" 93
HDC Hill Descent Control 93
"HDC on" 93
– indicator lamp 13, 112
Folding rear backrest 127
– Sports Wagon 128
Fold-over rear backrest 127
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 136
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision 106
Fuses 245
"HDC on / off" 55
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
Forward, fast
– CD changer 186
– CD player 186
"HD radio" 176
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio 176
Head airbags 100
271
Headlamp control,
automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 67
Headlamps 108
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system 68
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities 258
– filler neck for washer
fluid 231
– replacing bulbs 239
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light 110
Head restraints 49
– active front head
restraints 49
High beams 110
iDrive 16
– headlamp flasher 110
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulbs 239
High Definition Radio 176
High water, refer to Driving
through water 136
– assistance window 20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope 115
– changing date and time 86
– changing language 88
– changing menu page 19
– changing settings 86
– changing units of measure
and display type 88
– confirming selection or
entry 19
Hill Descent Control HDC 93
Hills 136
Holder for cups 125
"Home address" for
navigation system 153
Homepage of BMW 4
Hood 230
Hooks for shopping bags,
Sports Wagon 130
Horn 10
Hotel function, refer to
Locking separately 34
Hot exhaust system 135
"Hour memo" 87
"House number" for
destination entry 146
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant 91
Hydroplaning 135
– controller 16
– controls 16
– displays, menus 17
– operating principle 17
– selecting menu item 19
– setting brightness 88
– start menu 17
– status information 20
– symbols 18
Ignition 61
– removing 50
– sitting safely 45
"Head-Up Display" 103
Head-Up Display 102
Heated
– mirrors 53
– rear window 116
– seats 51
– steering wheel 54
Heating 114
– exterior mirrors 53
– interior 114
– rear window 116
– residual heat 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat 117
– switched off 62
– switched on 61
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control 28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 61
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 61
Ignition lock 61
– starting engine with comfort
access 39
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio 176
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning 78
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track 184
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands 228
– run-flat tires 227
– tire coding 225
i menu 17
Imprint 2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System 94
– active steering 100
– airbags 102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo 138
Height, refer to
Dimensions 255
Height adjustment
– seats 46
– brake system 94
– DSC 13, 92
– DTC 13, 93
– steering wheel 54
"High-beam assistant" 112
High-beam assistant 110
– Flat Tire Monitor 96
– fog lamps 13
– safety belt warning 50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 98
272
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 13
Interesting destination for
navigation 149
"Interim time" 86
Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning 106
"Language / Units" 88
– for navigation
system 143, 159
"Languages" 88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 220
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor 95
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 97
Interior lamps 112
– switching on with remote
control 31
Interior motion sensor 38
– switching off 38
Interior rearview mirror 53
– automatic dimming
feature 54
– for navigation
system 143, 159
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo 138
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list 150
"Last seat pos." 48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 57
Leaving lane warning 106
LEDs light-emitting
diodes 238
Length, refer to
Dimensions 255
Info menu 17
Information
– on another location 149
– on current position 149
– on destination location 149
"Information" for navigation
system 149
Information menu, refer to
i menu 17
"Information on
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 68
J
Jacking points 244
Joystick, refer to iDrive 16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting 248
destination" 151
"Info sources" 81
Initializing
Jump starting 248
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs 242
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 238
– Flat Tire Monitor 95
– radio, refer to Storing
stations 174
K
– refer to Power failure 245
– refer to Setting time and
date 86
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 47
"Input map" 149
Installation location
– CD changer 186
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access 38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 29
Lighter 125
"Lighting" 67
Lighting
– instruments 112
– lamps and bulbs 238
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps 108
"Keypad" 204
Keys 28
Light switch 108
– drive for navigation DVD 142
– mobile phone 123
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions 159
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile 29
– spare key 28
Kick-down, Automatic
transmission with
"Limit" 85
Loading
– securing cargo 138
– stowing cargo 138
– vehicle 137
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting 112
Instrument lighting 112
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit 10
– refer to Instrument
cluster 12
Steptronic 64
Knock control 219
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 138
"Lock after driving" 33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking 33
Locking 30
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant 110
– confirmation signals 31
– from inside 33
Integrated key 28
Integrated universal remote
control 121
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 108
Lamps and bulbs 238
– from outside 30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access 38
273
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 31
– from inside 32
– from outside 30
Low beams 108
Maintenance system 235
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 83
Manual air distribution 116
"Manual" on the radio 173
Manual operation
– door lock 32
– driver's door 32
– fuel filler door 218
– glass sunroof 42
Mirrors 53
– automatic curb monitor 53
– folding in and out 53
– heating 53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory 47
"Missed calls" 202
Missed calls 203
Mobile phone
– automatic 108
– replacing bulbs 239
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 47
Lug bolts 244
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting 244
– wrench 243
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
– luggage compartment lid 34
– panorama glass sunroof 44
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 65
Manual transmission 63
"Map direction of travel" 158
Map display 158
– accepted calls 203
– adjusting volume 200
– calling 201
– ending call 201
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 123
– missed calls 203
– operation by voice 205
– operation via iDrive 200
– redialing 203
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8 203
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method 204
Mobile phone battery 208
Monitor, refer to iDrive 16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 95
"Monitor on / off" 55
Most recent mobile phone
numbers 203
Luggage compartment lid 33
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation 34
– emergency release 34
– locking separately 34
– opening from inside 33
– opening from outside 33
– unlocking and locking from
inside 32
– unlocking manually 34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access 39
Luggage net, refer to Partition
net 129
"Map facing north" 158
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– destination entry 148
Map view facing north 158
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control 28
Maximum cooling 117
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel 245
– with winter tires 228
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions 255
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 139
Lumbar support 47
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
LW, waveband 172
memory 47
MP3
MENU, button refer to Start
menu 17
Menus, refer to iDrive 16
Message list for traffic
information 161
– compressed audio files 182
– USB/audio interface 189
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel 11
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 228
Maintenance 235
Microfilter 118
Microphone
– for mobile phone 14
– for voice command
system 14
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 67
– refer to Wiper system 68
Music tracks
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models 235
– refer to Service
requirements 81
Mirror dimming feature 54
– finding 184
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models 235
– random play sequence 185
– sampling, scan 184
"Mute on / off" 55
"M View" 103
MW, waveband 172
274
"Navigation voice
Opening and closing
– comfort access 38
– from inside 32
N
instructions" 55, 159
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 49
"New address" for navigation
system 151
"New destination" 144, 148
New remote control 28
"New route" 160
New wheels and tires 227
"Next entertainment
source" 55
"Navigation" 80, 144
Navigation destination
– entering manually 144
– home address 153
– selecting via map 148
Navigation drive, installation
location 142
Navigation DVD 142
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
– from outside 30
– panorama glass sunroof 43
– using remote control 30
– using the door lock 32
Operating principle, iDrive 17
Operation by voice for mobile
phone 205
– adjusting volume 206
– canceling 205
instructions on/off 159
Navigation system 142
– address book 151
– bypassing route
Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision 104
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision 104
"Night Vision off" 106
"Night Vision on / off" 55
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles 69
– commands 205
– correcting phone
number 206
– dialing phone number 206
– placing a call 206
– redialing 207
– voice phone book 206
"Options" 213
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu 17
Output, refer to Engine
data 254
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control 117
Outside temperature
display 78
sections 160
– destination entry 144
– destination guidance in
assistance window 142
– destination list 150
– displaying current
position 163
– displaying route 157
– entering a destination
manually 144
– entering destination via
voice 147
– last destinations 150
– navigation DVD 142
– route list 159
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing 249
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface 236
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 219
– changing unit of measure 88
– in computer 88
Odometer 78
– searching for a special
destination 149
– selecting destination using
information 149
– selecting destination via
map 148
– selecting route criteria 154
– starting destination
guidance 156
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance 156
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance 156
– voice instructions 159
– volume adjustment 160
Oil, refer to Engine oil 232
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service requirements 81
"On a new destination" for
navigation system 149
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive 16
Overview
– operating principle 17
– radio control 168
– screen display 20
"Onboard info" 80
Onboard toolkit 237
"On destination" 149
"On location" 149
275
Phone numbers
– deleting from phone
book 203
P
R
Panic mode 31
Radio
Panorama glass sunroof 43
– moving manually 44
Park Distance Control PDC 90
"Parked car operation" 119
"Parked car ventilation" 119
Parked car ventilation 118
– activating activation
time 119
– LED 114
– preselecting activation
times 119
– switching on and off
directly 119
Parking, vehicle 62
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control 90
Parking assistant, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control 90
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake 63
Parking lamps 108
– replacing bulbs 239
Partition net, Sports
Wagon 129
Parts and accessories 6
Passenger-side exterior
mirror, tilting down 53
"Pathway lighting" 109
Pathway lighting 109
"PDC" 91
"PDC display on" 91
PDC Park Distance Control 90
Personal Profile 29
"Perspective" 158
"Phone" 196, 198, 201
Phone book 200
– dialing 201
– autostore 174
– controls 168
– most recent numbers 203
– selecting in phone book 203
– Top 8 203
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric 42
– panorama glass sunroof 43
– power windows 41
Plasters, refer to First-aid
kit 248
"Play" on the radio 180
Plug-in unit for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 61
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter 118
Position
– refer to Displaying current
position 163
– refer to Storing current
position 152
Power failure 245
Power windows, refer to
Windows 40
Preselecting activation times
of the parked car
ventilation 119
"Presets" on the
radio 172, 180
Pressure, tires 220
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 97
"Profile" 215
Programmable buttons on
steering wheel 54
– High Definition Radio 176
– sampling stations 173
– satellite radio 179
– selecting frequency
manually 173
– selecting
waveband 168, 172
– station search 173
– station selection 172
– station with the best
reception 174
– storing stations 174
– switching on/off 168
– tone control 169
– volume 169
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes 176
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control 28
Radio readiness 61
– switched off 62
– switched on 61
– with comfort access 39
Radio stations, storing 174
Rain sensor 68
"Random", random play
sequence 185
"Random all" in audio
mode 186
"Random directory" in audio
mode 186
"RDS" 175
Reading lamps 113
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear 127
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 240
– replacing bulbs 240
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 50
– folding over backrest 127
– heating 52
Programmable memory
buttons 21
– changing entry 202
– creating and editing voice
phone book 206
– deleting all entries 203
– deleting entry 203
– dialing phone number 202
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric 42
– panorama glass sunroof 43
– windows 41
– removing head restraints 50
276
Rear socket 127
Remote control 28
Reverse gear
Rear ventilation 118
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window
– changing wiper blade 237
– heating 116
– opening and closing on
Sports Wagon 34
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds 122
– window wiper on Sports
Wagon 69, 137
Rear window safety switch 41
"Received calls" 202
Reception
– comfort access 38
– garage door opener 121
– luggage compartment lid 31
– malfunction 31, 40
– replacing battery 40
– tailgate 31
Removing condensation on
the windows 116
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode 185
"Repeat" in audio mode 185
"Repeat track" in audio
mode 185
Replacement fuses 245
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels 242
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls 28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 238
Replacing tires 228
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires 227
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 79
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63
Road map 158
"Roadside
Assistance" 204, 210
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside assistance 210
Roadside parking lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 239
Roller blind, refer to Sun
blinds 122
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon 128
Roof load capacity 257
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 139
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing 249
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive 16
Route 154
– bypassing sections 160
– changing 160
– quality 175
– radio stations 175
– regional station 174
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information 20
Rechargeable flashlight 123
Recirculated-air mode 117
– air recirculation 117
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control 117
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats 46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch 86
– changing criteria 154
– displaying 157
– displaying arrow display 157
– displaying map view 158
– displaying streets or towns/
cities 159
"Reset" 96, 98
– stopwatch 86
"Redial" for mobile phone 202
Redialing with mobile
phone 207
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps 240
– tone settings 171
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings 171
"resetting FTM …" 96
Residual heat 117
– selecting 154
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions 159
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view 158
Refueling 218
Releasing
Restraint systems
– for children 56
– hood 230
– refer to Safety belts 50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon 130
Retreaded tires 228
Reverse, fast
"Route preference",
changing 154
Route selection 154
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires 227
– locks, refer to Unlocking 38
"Relock door if not
opened" 33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 79
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer 80
– CD changer 186
– CD player 186
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
277
Run-flat tires 227
"Scan all" in audio mode 184
"Scan directory" in audio
mode 184
Screen, refer to iDrive 16
Screw thread for tow
fitting 250
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio 179
"Seat heater distribution" 51
Seats 46
Selector lever lock, refer to
Selecting transmission
positions 64
Self-leveling suspension 95
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 248
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models 235
"Service Info" 81, 211, 232
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service 235
– refer to Service
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire 96, 98
– flat tire 96, 98
– Flat Tire Monitor 95
– new wheels and tires 227
– tire inflation
pressure 96, 98, 220
– Tire Pressure Monitor 97
– tire replacement 227, 228
– winter tires 228
– active backrest width
adjustment 47
– adjusting the seats 46
– comfort seat 46
S
Safety 5
Safety belts 50
– damage 51
– easy entry/exit 47
– heating 51
– lumbar support 47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory 47
– shoulder support 46
– sitting safely 45
– storing the setting 47
– thigh support 46
requirements 81
"Service Request" 204, 211
"Service
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely 45
– warning lamp 50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags 100
– refer to Safety belts 50
Safety systems
requirements" 82, 211, 232
Service requirements 81
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service 235
"Set"
– in audio mode 169
– on trip computer 81
"Set date" 87
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation 52
Securing load
– ABS Antilock Brake
System 91
"Set service date" 82
"Set time" 87
– airbags 100
– driving stability control
systems 91
– refer to Securing cargo 138
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo 131
"Select as
destination" 150, 213
"Select current speed" 85
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive 168
Selecting distance with active
cruise control 72
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller 16
"Settings" 215
– for BMW Assist 213
– for unlocking 30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision 105
– changing on Control
Display 86
– clock, 12h/24h mode 87
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile 29
– date 87
– safety belts 50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 227
Satellite radio 179
– enabling channel 179
– selecting channel 180
– storing channel 180
"SAT" with radio 169, 179
"Save current
destination" 153
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD 184
– stations with radio 173
Scan
Selecting frequency
manually 173
Selecting menu items 19
Selecting route 154
Selection options with
navigation system 154
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
– language 88
– units of measure 88
Settings menu, refer to
i menu 17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times 119
– CD changer 184
– CD player 184
– radio 173
Steptronic 64
278
Shifting gears, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 64
Shift paddles on steering
wheel 66
Short commands of voice
command system 259
"Short route" for
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 126
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing 33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks 184
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request 247
Sound distribution in audio
mode
– front/rear fader 170
– right/left balance 170
Spare
– adapter for spare key 28
– fuses 245
Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover 128
– automatic tailgate
operation 36
– compartments in cargo
bay 129
– expanding cargo bay 128
– opening rear window 34
– opening tailgate 35
– panorama glass sunroof 43
– partition net 129
– rear window wiper 69
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade 237
navigation 154
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route 154
Shoulder support 46
"Show current position" 149
"Show destination
position" 149
– releasing fuel filler door in
event of electrical
malfunction 218
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer 185
– key 28
Spare wheel
– CD player 185
Side airbags 100
– refer to Changing
wheels 242
– refer to Compact wheel 244
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils 233
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils 233
Speed
– roll-up cover 128
– roll-up cover for cargo
bay 128
– self-leveling suspension 95
– socket in cargo bay 126
– storage area package 130
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs 241
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs 240
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs 240
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds 122
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 45
– with airbags 45
– with head restraint 45
– with safety belts 45
Ski bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric 41
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof 43
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant 94
Snap-in adapter
– limit 85
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 91
"Star button" 55
Star button 54
Start/Stop button 61
– starting the engine 62
– switching off the engine 62
"Start" for stopwatch 86
"Start guidance" 147, 156
Starting, refer to Starting
engine 62
– with compact wheel 245
Speed-dependent
volume 170
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit 85
Speedometer 12
"Speed volume", tone
control 170
Speed with winter tires 228
Sport automatic
transmission 66
– Dynamic Driving Control 66
– kick-down 64
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting 248
– mounting/removing 207
– using 194
Snow chains 229
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface 236
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 61
– towing 250
Starting assistant 94
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting 248
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant 94
Start menu, iDrive 17
"Start route guidance" 149
"Start service" 211
– with comfort access 39
Sport program, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 64
279
"Start Service" for
BMW Assist 212
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory 47
Storing tires 229
"Street" for destination
entry 146
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 220
Sun blinds 122
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities 258
Target cursor for
"State / Province" for
destination entry 145
"State inspection" 82
Station, refer to Radio 172
"Status" 82
navigation 149
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety 5
Technical data 254
– capacities 258
Status information on Control
Display 20
– dimensions 255
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steering wheel
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control 170, 171
SW, waveband 172
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist 209
Telephone
– adjustment 54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory 47
– buttons on steering
wheel 11
– easy entry/exit 54
– heating 54
– lock, refer to Ignition lock 61
– memory 47
– programmable buttons 54
– shift paddles 66
Swinging up floor panel,
Sports Wagon 129
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 123
– refer to Mobile phone 194
"Telephone list" 55
TeleService 211
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region 115
– adjusting with automatic
climate control 115
– changing units of
measure 88
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant 110
Switching off engine 62
Switching on
– audio 168
– CD changer 168
– CD player 168
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles 66
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 99
Steptronic
– radio 168
– refer to Coolant
temperature 78
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure 88
Switching on hour signal 87
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light 110
Symbols 4
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 63
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission 66
– indicator/warning lamps 13
– navigation system 162
– status information 20
– traffic information with
navigation system 160
– outside temperature 78
– outside temperature
warning 78
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 69
– refer to Sport program and
manual mode 64
"Stop" for stopwatch 86
"Stopwatch" 86
"Terminate services" 214
"Text language" 88
"Theater", refer to Tone
control 171
T
Tachometer 78
Stopwatch 86
Storage area package, Sports
Wagon 130
Storage compartments 124
"Store in address book" for
navigation system 152
"Store" on the radio 175, 181
Storing current position 152
Storing radio stations 174
"Tailgate" 36
Tailgate 33
The individual vehicle 5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 241
Through-loading system 127
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting 244
– automatic operation 36
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 35
– locking and unlocking from
inside 32
– opening from inside 35
Tail lamps 240
Tilt alarm sensor 38
– switching off 38
– replacing bulbs 240
280
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror 53
"Time" 87
"Time format" 87
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times 119
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation 119
"Tone" 169
Traffic information for
navigation 160
– depiction in route map 162
– displaying 161
– during destination
guidance 163
– symbols 162
"Traffic Info settings" 161
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic
Tone dialing method 204
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting 169
– middle setting 171
Tone on locking/unlocking 31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit 237
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation 119
"Top 8" for mobile phone 202
Torque
Tire inflation pressures 220
Tire pressure loss 96, 97
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Tire Quality Grading 226
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires 227
Tires
– age 226
– air loss 96, 98
– breaking-in 134
– changing 227
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting 244
– refer to Engine data 254
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method 204
Tow bar 250
Tow fitting 249
Towing 249
– methods 250
– tow fittings 249
– with automatic and sport
automatic transmission 250
– with manual
information 160
– refer to Bypassing route
sections 160
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manually unlocking and
locking transmission lock 65
– manual transmission 63
– sport automatic
transmission 66
– starting assistant 94
– towing 250
– condition 227
– damage 227
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels 242
– inflation pressure 220
– new wheels and tires 227
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 95
– pressure monitoring, refer to
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 97
transmission 250
"Town / City" for destination
entry 145
Tow rope 251
Tow-starting 249
"TPM" 97
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor 97
– resetting system 97
– system limits 97
– warning lamp 98
Tracks
– random sequence 185
– sampling on CD 184
– selecting with CD 183
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 255
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 92
Transporting children
safely 56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo 138
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread 227
Treble, refer to Tone
control 169
"Treble", tone control 170
"Trip computer" 81
Trip computer 80
Trip-distance counter
– refer to Trip computer 80
– refer to Trip meter 78
"Triple turn signal" 67
Trip meter 78
– replacing 242
– retreaded tires 228
– run-flat tires 227
– size 225
– tread 227
– wear indicators 227
– wheel/tire combination 227
– winter tires 228
– also refer to Trip
computer 80
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 255
Tire trouble
– changing wheels 242
– compact wheel 244
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information 160
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control 92
281
Turning lamps 110
– replacing bulbs 240
Turn signals 67
– indicator lamp 12
– replacing bulbs 240
Volume 168
– audio sources 168
– cargo bay 257
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities 258
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting 244
Vehicle
– battery 245
– breaking-in 134
– care 236
– mobile phone 200
– setting speed-
dependent 170
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– loading 137
– voice instructions 160
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities 258
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR 226
"Units" 88
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions 255
– parking 62
W
Units
– average fuel
consumption 88
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights 257
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– temperature 88
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking 30
Vehicle jack 243
– jacking points 244
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position 163
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 83
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
Warning on leaving lane, refer
to Leaving lane warning 106
Warning triangle 247
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models 235
control 121
Universal remote control 121
"Unlock button" 30
Unlocking
Ventilation 118
– from inside 33
– draft-free 118
Washer fluid 69
– from outside 30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access 38
– in rear 118
– while stationary 118
Vent outlets 114
– capacity of the reservoir 69
Washing the vehicle, also refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray 125
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water 136
Waveband for radio 172
"WB" 169, 176
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth 227
Weather news flashes 176
Website BMW 4
"Update services" 213
USB/audio interface 189
"USB" in audio mode 190
"Use current location as
address" 152, 153
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal 245
– refer to Replacing battery 40
Using turn signals 67
– refer to Ventilation 118
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control 114
"Vent settings" 116
Viscosity 233
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions 159
Voice command system
– overview 23
– short commands 259
Voice instructions for
navigation system 159
– muting 55
Weights 257
Welcome lamps 108
"Welcome light" 109
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires 227
Wheel/tire damage 227
Wheelbase, refer to
– repeating 55, 160
– switching on/off 55, 159
– volume 160
Voice phone book 206
Dimensions 255
Wheels and tires 220
282
Width, refer to
Dimensions 255
Windows 40
– convenient operation 30
– convenient operation from
outside 32
– convenient operation with
comfort access 39
– rear window, Sports
Wagon 34
"With highways" for
navigation system 154
Wood decoration, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Word matching principle for
navigation 155
Working in the engine
compartment 230
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit 237
– safety switch 41
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system 68
X
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows 116
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display 102
xDrive 93
Xenon lamps 239
– replacing bulbs 239
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor 68
– capacities, reservoir 258
– filler neck for washer
fluid 231
– rear window 69
– washer fluid 69
– windshield washer
nozzles 69
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable buttons on
steering wheel 54
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile 29
Z
– wiper system 68
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system 68
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– wiper blade
"Zoom" with BMW Night
Vision 106
replacement 237
Winter tires 228
– setting speed limit 85
– storage 229
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacement 237
Wiper system 68
– rain sensor 68
– washer fluid 69
– windshield washer
nozzles 69
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