Reference for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014

Reference  
This chapter contains technical data, short  
commands for the voice activation system, and an  
index that will quickly take you to the information  
you need.  
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Technical data  
Dimensions  
Width with mirrors, height with roof-mounted aerial  
The two bottom values apply to L models.  
Height with roof-mounted aerial 760Li: 58.7 in‐  
ches/1,490 mm  
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Width without mirrors  
Length, wheel base  
The bottom values apply to L models.  
Smallest turning circle  
Diameter: 40 ft/12.2 m  
L model Ø: 41.7 ft/12.7 m  
750i xDrive, 740d xDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 m  
750Li xDrive Ø: 42.7 ft/13.0 m  
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Weights  
740i  
740Li  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Load  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
5,445/2,470  
1,058/480  
2,635/1,195  
3,086/1,400  
220/100  
5,589/2,535  
1,058/480  
2,701/1,225  
3,164/1,435  
220/100  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
Approved roof load capacity  
Trunk capacity  
17.7/500  
17.7/500  
750i  
750Li  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Load  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
5,699/2,585  
1,058/480  
2,789/1,265  
3,120/1,415  
220/100  
5,820/2,640  
1,058/480  
2,855/1,295  
3,197/1,450  
220/100  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
Approved roof load capacity  
Trunk capacity  
17.7/500  
17.7/500  
750i xDrive  
5,842/2,650  
1,058/480  
2,932/1,330  
3,142/1,425  
220/100  
750Li xDrive  
5,975/2,710  
1,058/480  
2,976/1,350  
3,208/1,455  
220/100  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Load  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
Approved roof load capacity  
Trunk capacity  
17.7/500  
17.7/500  
760Li  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Load  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
6,096/2,765  
948/430  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
3,009/1,365  
3,208/1,455  
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760Li  
Approved roof load capacity  
Trunk capacity  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
220/100  
17.7/500  
Capacities  
Notes  
Fuel tank  
US gal/liters  
approx. 21.7/82  
approx. 5.3/5.0  
Fuel quality, refer  
to page 243  
Windshield and headlamp  
washer system  
US quarts/liters  
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Short commands of the voice activation  
system*  
To have the available spoken instructions read  
out loud: ›Voice commands‹  
General information  
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to  
page 25.  
Adjusting  
Vehicle  
Function  
Command  
Open the main menu.  
Open the options.  
›Main menu‹  
›Options‹  
Open the settings.  
›Settings‹  
Info display of the instrument cluster.  
Settings on the Control Display.  
Open the time and date.  
Open the language and units.  
Open the speed limit.  
Open the light.  
›Info Display‹  
›Control display‹  
›Time and date‹  
›Language and units‹  
›Speed‹  
›Lighting‹  
Open the door lock.  
›Door locks‹  
›Profiles‹  
Open the profiles.  
Equipment*  
Function  
Command  
Open the air conditioning settings.  
Open the Head-up Display.  
Enable the rear.  
›Climate‹  
›head up display‹  
›Allow rear control‹  
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Vehicle information  
Owner's Manual  
Function  
Command  
Open the Owner's Manual.  
Open the Quick Reference Guide.  
Open the index.  
›Display Owner's Manual‹  
›Quick reference‹  
›Owner's Manual‹  
›Search by pictures‹  
Open the search by pictures.  
Computer  
Function  
Command  
Open the computer.  
Open the trip computer.  
›Onboard info‹  
›Trip computer‹  
Vehicle  
Function  
Command  
Open the vehicle information.  
Open the vehicle status.  
›Vehicle info‹  
›Vehicle status‹  
Navigation*  
General information  
Function  
Command  
Navigation menu.  
›Navigation‹  
Open the destination entry.  
Enter the address.  
›Enter address‹  
›Enter address‹  
›Guidance‹  
Open destination guidance.  
Start destination guidance.  
Terminate destination guidance.  
Open the home address.  
Open the route criteria.  
›Start guidance‹  
›Stop guidance‹  
›Home address‹  
›Route preference‹  
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Function  
Command  
Open the route.  
›Route information‹  
›Switch on voice instructions‹  
›Repeat voice instructions‹  
›Switch off voice instructions‹  
›Address book‹  
Switch on the spoken instruction.  
Repeat the spoken instruction.  
Switch off the spoken instruction.  
Display the address book.  
Display the most recent destinations.  
Open the traffic bulletins.  
Special destinations.  
›Last destinations‹  
›Traffic Info‹  
›Points of interest‹  
Map  
Function  
Command  
Display the map.  
›Map‹  
Map facing north.  
Map facing the direction of travel.  
Perspective map.  
Automatic scaling of the map.  
Scale...feet.  
›Map facing north‹  
›Map in direction of travel‹  
›Map perspective view‹  
›Map with automatic scaling‹  
›Map scale ... feet‹  
Scale...meters.  
›Map scale ... meters‹ e.g., map scale 100 meters  
Scale...kilometers.  
›Map scale ... kilometers‹ e.g., map scale 5 kilo‐  
meters  
Scale...miles.  
›Map scale ... miles‹ e.g., map scale 5 miles  
Split screen settings  
Function  
Command  
Split screen.  
›Switch on splitscreen‹  
›Turn off split screen‹  
›Split screen content‹  
›Split screen map facing north‹  
›Split screen current position‹  
Switch off the split screen.  
Adjust the split screen.  
Split screen, map facing north.  
Split screen, current position.  
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Function  
Command  
Split screen, facing the direction of travel.  
Split screen, perspective.  
›Split screen map in direction of travel‹  
›Split screen perspective‹  
›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹  
Split screen, expanded intersection zoom.  
Split screen scale...feet.  
›Split screen scale ... feet‹ e.g., split screen scale  
100 feet  
Split screen scale...meters.  
Split screen scale...kilometers.  
Split screen scale...miles.  
›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g., split screen  
scale 100 meters  
›Splitscreenscale... kilometerse.g., splitscreen  
scale 5 kilometers  
›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split screen  
scale 5 miles  
Split screen, highlight the traffic situation.  
Split screen, computer.  
›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹  
›Split screen on board info‹  
›Splitscreen trip computer‹  
›Split screen automatic scaling‹  
Split screen, trip computer.  
Split screen, scale automatically.  
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations  
Function  
Command  
Enter a new destination.  
Trip list.  
›Enter address‹  
›Stored trips‹  
Radio  
FM  
Function  
Command  
Open a frequency.  
›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz  
or frequency 93.5  
Open the radio.  
›Radio‹  
›F M‹  
Open the FM stations.  
Open the manual search.  
›Manual‹  
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Function  
Command  
Select a frequency range.  
Open a station.  
›Select frequency‹  
›Select station‹  
AM  
Function  
Command  
Open a frequency.  
›Frequency ... Kilohertz‹ e.g., frequency 753 or  
753 kilohertz  
Open the AM stations.  
›A M‹  
Open the manual search.  
›Manual‹  
Weather Band  
Function  
Command  
Open the Weather Band.  
Switch on the Weather Band.  
Select a Weather Band station.  
›Weather band‹  
›Weather band on‹  
›Select a weather channel‹  
Satellite radio*  
Function  
Command  
Open the satellite radio.  
Switch on the satellite radio.  
Select a satellite radio channel.  
›Satellite radio‹  
›Satellite radio on‹  
›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite radio channel  
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Stored stations  
Function  
Command  
Open the stored stations.  
Choose a stored station.  
Select a stored station.  
›Presets‹  
›Select preset‹  
›Preset ...‹ e.g., stored station 2  
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CD/Multimedia*  
CD/DVD drive  
Function  
Command  
Select a track.  
›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5  
or  
›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 5  
Play back a CD.  
›C D on‹  
Select a CD.  
›Select C D‹  
Select a CD and track.  
Open the CD and Multimedia menu.  
CD and DVD.  
›C D ... track ...‹ e.g., CD 3 track 5  
›C D and multimedia‹  
›C D‹  
Select a DVD.  
›D V D ...‹ e.g. DVD 3  
›Entertainment details‹  
Display the entertainment details on a split  
screen.  
Music collection  
Function  
Command  
Search for music, open a menu.  
Open the current playback.  
Open the music collection.  
Play back the music collection.  
Play back the most frequently played tracks.  
›Music search‹  
›Current playback‹  
›Music collection‹  
›Music collection on‹  
›Top fifty‹  
External devices  
Function  
Command  
Open the external devices.  
Open the Bluetooth devices.  
AUX at front.  
›External devices‹  
›Bluetooth‹  
›AUX front‹  
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Tone  
Function  
Command  
›Tone‹  
Open the tone settings.  
Telephone*  
Function  
Command  
Dial a phone number.  
Open the Telephone menu.  
Display the phone book.  
Redialing.  
›Dial number‹  
›Telephone‹  
›Phonebook‹  
›Redial‹  
Display received calls.  
List of messages  
›Received calls‹  
›Messages‹  
›Bluetooth‹  
Open the Bluetooth devices.  
Office*  
Function  
Command  
›Office‹  
Open the Office menu.  
Display Office Today.  
Display the contacts.  
Display the messages.  
Display the calendar.  
Display the tasks.  
›Current office‹  
›Contacts‹  
›Messages‹  
›Calendar‹  
›Tasks‹  
Display the reminders.  
›Reminders‹  
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Contacts*  
Function  
Command  
Select a name.  
My contacts.  
Open the contacts.  
New contact.  
›Choose name‹  
›My contacts‹  
›Contacts‹  
›New contact‹  
BMW ConnectedDrive*  
Function  
Command  
Open BMW ConnectedDrive.  
Open BMW Search.  
›Connected Drive‹  
›B M W Online‹  
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Everything from A to Z  
Index  
All around the center con‐  
sole 17  
Automatic Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go 105  
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐  
tem 98  
All around the headliner 18  
All around the steering  
wheel 12  
ALL program, automatic cli‐  
mate control 127  
All-season tires, refer to Win‐  
ter tires 251  
All-wheel-drive 99  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitter 133  
Alternative oil types 256  
AM/FM station 172  
Announcement, navigation,  
refer to Spoken instruc‐  
tions 161  
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72  
Antilock Brake System,  
ABS 98  
Anti-slip control, refer to  
DSC 98  
Appointments 228  
Approved engine oils 256  
Apps 238  
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐  
rest 139  
Automatic Curb Monitor 59  
Automatic deactivation, front  
passenger airbags 89  
Automatic headlamp con‐  
trol 85  
ACC, Active Cruise Control  
with Stop & Go 105  
Activated-charcoal filter 128  
Active Blind Spot Detec‐  
tion 95  
Active Cruise Control with  
Stop & Go, ACC 105  
Active seat, front 50  
Active seat ventilation,  
front 51  
Automatic Hold 68  
Automatic locking 39  
Automatic recirculated-air  
control 126  
Automatic Soft Closing,  
doors 39  
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk  
lid 40  
Automatic transmission with  
Steptronic 72  
Automatic trunk lid 40  
AUTO program, automatic cli‐  
mate control 126  
AUTO program, intensity 126  
AUX-IN port 190  
Average fuel consumption 78  
Average speed 78  
Axle loads, weights 278  
Active seat ventilation,  
rear 53  
Active Steering, integral 101  
Adaptive brake assistant 98  
Adaptive brake lights, refer to  
Brake force display 97  
Adaptive drive 100  
Adaptive light control 85  
Adaptive light control, bulb re‐  
placement 261  
Additional telephone 212  
Additives, oil 256  
Adjustments, seats/head re‐  
straints 48  
B
Arrival time 79  
Airbags 88  
Airbags, indicator/warning  
light 89  
Ashtray 134  
Assist 234  
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐  
tance 267  
Assistance when driving  
off 98  
Audio playback 179  
Audio playback, Blue‐  
tooth 194  
Audio remote control 198  
AUTO intensity 126  
Automatic car wash 271  
Automatic climate con‐  
trol 125  
Backrest curvature, refer to  
Lumbar support 49  
Backrest, seats 48  
Backrest, width 49  
Back seats, adjusting 51  
Backup camera 116  
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐  
ment 263  
Balance 170  
Band-Aids, refer to First aid  
kit 267  
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐  
ing 269  
Basic position, rear seats 52  
Bass 170  
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐  
culated-air mode 126  
Air distribution, manual 125  
Air drying, refer to Cooling  
function 127  
Air pressure, tires 244  
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐  
tion 128  
Air volume, automatic climate  
control 126  
Alarm system 43  
Alarm, unintentional 44  
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Battery replacement, audio re‐  
mote control 198  
Battery replacement, remote  
control, rear entertain‐  
ment 200  
Bulb replacement, rear 263  
Bulbs and lamps 260  
Button, RES 107  
Button, Start/Stop 65  
Bypassing, refer to starting  
aid 267  
Changing wheels/tires 250  
Check Control 82  
Children, seating position 61  
Children, transporting  
safely 61  
Battery replacement, vehicle  
battery 265  
Child restraint fixing sys‐  
tem 61  
Battery replacement, vehicle  
remote control 32  
Child restraint fixing system  
LATCH 62  
C
Battery, vehicle 265  
Before entering the car  
wash 271  
Belts, safety belts 53  
Beverage holder, cu‐  
pholder 140  
Blinds, sun protection 45  
Bluetooth audio 194  
BMW Apps 238  
BMW Apps, video play‐  
back 193  
Calendar 228  
California Proposition 65  
Warning 7  
Camera, backup camera 118  
Camera, care 273  
Camera, Side View 119  
Camera, Top View 120  
Can holder, refer to Cu‐  
pholder 140  
Child restraint fixing systems,  
mounting 61  
Child-safety locks 64  
Child seat, mounting 61  
Child seats 61  
Chrome parts, care 272  
Cigarette lighter 134  
Cleaning, displays 273  
Climate control 125  
Climate control on head‐  
liner 130  
Car battery 265  
Car care products 272  
Care, displays 273  
Care, vehicle 272  
Cargo 146  
BMW Assist 234  
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer  
to Saving fuel 148  
Climate control wind‐  
shield 145  
Clock 77  
BMW homepage 6  
BMW Internet page 6  
BMW Maintenance Sys‐  
tem 258  
BMW Online 236  
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐  
pholder 140  
Brake assistant 98  
Brake assistant, adaptive 98  
Brake discs, breaking in 144  
Brake force display 97  
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐  
play 97  
Cargo area lid 39  
Cargo area, storage compart‐  
ments 140  
Cargo straps, securing  
cargo 147  
Car key, refer to Remote con‐  
trol 32  
Carpet, care 273  
Car wash 271  
Catalytic converter, refer to  
Hot exhaust system 144  
CBS Condition Based Serv‐  
ice 258  
Closing/opening from in‐  
side 39  
Closing/opening via door  
lock 38  
Closing/opening with remote  
control 36  
Clothes hooks 140  
Collision warning 110  
Combination instrument 14  
Combination instrument, elec‐  
tronic displays 16  
Combination switch, refer to  
Turn signals 70  
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐  
ment 263  
Brake lights, adaptive 97  
Brake pads, breaking in 144  
Braking, notes 145  
Breakdown assis‐  
tance 266, 267  
Breaking in 144  
Brightness of Control Dis‐  
play 81  
Bulb replacement 260  
Bulb replacement, front 261  
CD/DVD 179  
CD/DVD player, rear 199, 204  
CDs, storing 186  
Combination switch, refer to  
Wiper system 70  
Comfort Access 42  
COMFORT program, Dynamic  
Driving Control 103  
Computer 77  
Concierge service 235  
Condensation on win‐  
dows 126  
Condensation under the vehi‐  
cle 146  
Cell phone 212  
Center armrest 139  
Center console 17  
Central locking system 35  
Centralscreen, refertoControl  
Display 19  
Changes, technical, refer to  
Safety 7  
Changing parts 260  
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Condition Based Service  
CBS 258  
Direction indicator, refer to  
Turn signals 70  
Display in front wind‐  
shield 123  
Display, instrument cluster 75  
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐  
ment lighting 87  
Dynamic Driving Control 102  
Dynamic Stability Control  
DSC 98  
Dynamic Traction Control  
DTC 99  
Confirmation signal 37  
Contacts 223, 232  
Control Display 19  
Control Display, settings 80  
Controller 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐  
bility 98  
Convenient opening 36  
Coolant 256  
E
Displays 14  
Displays, cleaning 273  
Disposal, coolant 257  
Disposal, vehicle battery 265  
Distance control, refer to  
PDC 113  
Distance, selecting for  
ACC 106  
Distance to destination 78  
Divided screen view, split  
screen 23  
EfficientDynamics, refer to  
Saving fuel 148  
Electronic displays, instru‐  
ment cluster 16  
Electronic engine oil level  
check 255  
Electronic Stability Program  
ESP, refer to DSC 98  
Emergency detection, remote  
control 33  
Coolant temperature 76  
Cooler 135  
Cooling function 127  
Cooling, maximum 126  
Cooling system 256  
Corrosion on brake discs 146  
Cruise control 111  
Cruise control, active with  
Stop & Go 105  
Door lock, refer to Remote  
control 32  
Emergency release, door  
lock 38  
Cruising range 75  
Cupholder 140  
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐  
ing 39  
Emergency release, fuel filler  
flap 242  
Curb weight 278  
Downhill control 99  
Drive-off assistant 98  
Drive-off assistant, refer to  
DSC 98  
Driving instructions, breaking  
in 144  
Driving notes, general 144  
Driving stability control sys‐  
tems 98  
Driving tips 144  
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐  
trol 98  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐  
trol 99  
DVD/CD 179  
DVD/CD notes 185  
DVD/CD player, rear 199, 204  
DVD changer 183  
DVD settings 182  
DVDs, storing 186  
DVD, video 181  
Dynamic Damping Con‐  
trol 100  
Dynamic destination guid‐  
ance 165  
Emergency release, parking  
brake 67  
Current fuel consumption 76  
Current location, storing 154  
Customer Relations 237  
Emergency Request 266  
Emergency service, refer to  
Roadside Assistance 267  
Emergency start function, en‐  
gine start 33  
D
Damage, tires 249  
Damping control, dy‐  
namic 100  
Data, technical 276  
Date 77  
Daytime running lights 85  
Defrosting, refer to Windows,  
defrosting 126  
Destination distance 78  
Destination guidance 159  
Destination guidance with in‐  
termediate destinations 158  
Destination input, naviga‐  
tion 152  
Emergency unlocking, trunk  
lid 42  
Energy Control 76  
Energy recovery 77  
Engine compartment 253  
Engine compartment, working  
in 253  
Engine coolant 256  
Engine oil 255  
Engine oil, adding 255  
Engine oil additives 256  
Engine oil filler neck 255  
Engine oil temperature 76  
Engine oil types, alterna‐  
tive 256  
Engine oil types, ap‐  
proved 256  
Engine start during malfunc‐  
tion 33  
Digital clock 77  
Digital radio 173  
Dimensions 276  
Dimmable interior rearview  
mirror 59  
Dynamic Drive 100  
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Engine start, refer to Starting  
the engine 65  
Engine start, Starting aid 267  
Engine stop 66  
Folding table in the rear 136  
Fold-out position, windshield  
wipers 72  
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking  
brake 66  
Foot brake 145  
Engine temperature 76  
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐  
tance, steering wheel 60  
Equalizer 170  
Equipment, interior 132  
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐  
gram, refer to DSC 98  
Exchanging wheels/tires 250  
Exhaust system 144  
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐  
ming feature, dimmable exte‐  
rior mirrors 59  
Exterior mirrors 58  
External devices 190  
External start 267  
External temperature dis‐  
play 76  
External temperature warn‐  
ing 76  
Front airbags 88  
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐  
nating code 133  
Hazard warning flashers 266  
HDC Hill Descent Control 99  
HD Radio 173  
Head airbags 88  
Headlamp control, auto‐  
matic 85  
Front fog lamps 87  
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐  
placement 262  
Front lamps 261  
Front passenger airbags, au‐  
tomatic deactivation 89  
Front passenger airbags, indi‐  
cator lamp 90  
Front passenger seat, adjust‐  
ing 50  
Front seats, adjusting 48  
Fuel cap 242  
Fuel consumption, current 76  
Fuel consumption, refer to  
Average fuel consump‐  
tion 78  
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐  
ture 84  
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐  
ture via remote control 37  
Headlamp flasher 70  
Headlamp glass 261  
Headlamps 261  
Headlamps, care 272  
Headlamp washer system 70  
Headliner 18  
Fuel filler flap 242  
Fuel gauge 75  
Fuel quality 243  
Headphones, rear entertain‐  
ment 202, 207  
Eyes for securing cargo 147  
Fuel, tank capacity 279  
Fuse 265  
Head restraints 48  
Head restraints, front 54  
Head restraints, rear 55  
Head-up Display 123  
Head-up Display, care 273  
Heavy cargo, stowing 147  
Height, seats 48  
Height with roof-mounted aer‐  
ial, vehicle 276  
High-beam Assistant 86  
High beams 70  
High beams/low beams, refer  
to High-beam Assistant 86  
Hill Descent Control HDC 99  
Hills 146  
Hill start assistant, refer to  
Drive-off assistant 98  
Hints 6  
F
Fader 170  
Failure message, refer to  
Check Control 82  
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐  
tional alarm 44  
Fan, refer to Air volume 126  
Fault displays, refer to Check  
Control 82  
Filler neck for engine oil 255  
Fine wood, care 273  
First aid kit 267  
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow  
fitting 269  
G
Garage door opener, refer to  
Integrated universal remote  
control 132  
Gas station recommenda‐  
tion 161  
Gear change, automatic trans‐  
mission 73  
General driving notes 144  
Gentleman function 50  
Glass sunroof, powered 46  
Glove compartment 138  
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐  
gation system 152  
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM 91  
Flat tire, warning lamp 92  
Flat tire, wheel change 264  
Flooding 145  
Floor carpet, care 273  
Floor mats, care 273  
FM/AM station 172  
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐  
proved 278  
Gross weight, permissible for  
trailer towing 278  
Holder for beverages 140  
Homepage 6  
Hood 253  
Horn 12  
Hotel function, trunk lid 41  
Hot exhaust system 144  
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House number, entering for  
navigation 153  
Hydroplaning 145  
Interior motion sensor 44  
Interior rearview mirror 59  
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐  
matic dimming feature 59  
Intermediate destinations 158  
Internet page 6  
Intersection, entering for navi‐  
gation 153  
Interval display, service re‐  
quirements 81  
LEDs, light-emitting di‐  
odes 261  
Length, vehicle 277  
Letters and numbers, enter‐  
ing 24  
License plate lamp, bulb re‐  
placement 263  
Light-alloy wheels, care 272  
Light control 85  
Light-emitting diodes,  
LEDs 261  
Lighter, front 134  
Lighter, rear 134  
I
Ice warning, refer to External  
temperature warning 76  
Icy roads, refer to External  
temperature warning 76  
Identification marks, tires 248  
Identification number, refer to  
Engine compartment 253  
iDrive 19  
iPod/iPhone 191  
J
Lighting 84  
Ignition key, refer to Remote  
control 32  
Jacking points for the vehicle  
jack 264  
Lighting via remote control 36  
Light switch 84  
Ignition off 65  
Ignition on 65  
Indication of a flat tire 92  
Indicator and warning mes‐  
sages 14  
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 264  
Joystick, automatic transmis‐  
sion 73  
Load 147  
Loading 146  
Lock, door 38  
Locking/unlocking from in‐  
side 39  
Locking/unlocking via door  
lock 38  
Locking/unlocking with re‐  
mote control 36  
K
Indicator lamps 14  
Individual air distribution 125  
Individual settings, refer to  
Personal Profile 33  
Key/remote control 32  
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort  
Access 42  
Inflation pressure, tires 244  
Info display, refer to Com‐  
puter 77  
Information on the navigation  
data 166  
Initialization, Integral Active  
Steering 101  
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐  
itor TPM 92  
Instrument cluster 14, 75  
Instrument cluster, electronic  
displays 16  
Instrument lighting 87  
Integral Active Steering 101  
Integrated key 32  
Key Memory, refer to Personal  
Profile 33  
Kickdown, automatic trans‐  
mission 73  
Locking, automatic 39  
Locking, central 35  
Locking via trunk lid 40  
Lock, power window 45  
Locks, doors, and win‐  
dows 64  
Knee airbag 88  
Low beams 84  
L
Lowbeams, automatic, referto  
High-beam Assistant 86  
Lower back support 49  
Lug bolt lock 264  
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-  
mounted luggage rack 148  
Lumbar support 49  
Lamp replacement 260  
Lamp replacement, front 261  
Lamp replacement, rear 263  
Lamps 84  
Lamps and bulbs 260  
Lane departure warning 94  
Lane margin, warning 94  
Language on Control Dis‐  
play 81  
Integrated universal remote  
control 132  
M
Intensity, AUTO program 126  
Interactive map 156  
Interior equipment 132  
Interior lamps 87  
Interior lamps via remote con‐  
trol 36  
Lashing eyes, securing  
cargo 147  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system 62  
Maintenance 258  
Maintenance require‐  
ments 258  
Maintenance, service require‐  
ments 81  
Leather, care 272  
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Maintenance System,  
BMW 258  
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐  
ing concept 20  
O
Malfunction displays, refer to  
Check Control 82  
Message list, traffic bulle‐  
tins 163  
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐  
tics 258  
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐  
pension 102  
Manual air distribution 125  
Manual air volume 126  
Manual brake, refer to Parking  
brake 66  
Messages 226  
Messages, refer to Check  
Control 82  
Microfilter 128  
Minimum tread, tires 249  
Mirror 58  
Obstacle marking, backup  
camera 117  
Odometer 77  
Office 223  
Oil 255  
Oil, adding 255  
Manual mode, transmis‐  
sion 74  
Manual operation, backup  
camera 116  
Manual operation, door  
lock 38  
Manualoperation, exteriormir‐  
rors 59  
Manual operation, fuel filler  
flap 242  
Manual operation, Park Dis‐  
tance Control PDC 114  
Manual operation, parking  
brake 67  
Mirror memory 57  
Mobile communication devi‐  
ces in the vehicle 145  
Mobile phone 212  
Modifications, technical, refer  
to Safety 7  
Moisture in headlamp 261  
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐  
play 19  
Mounting of child restraint fix‐  
ing systems 61  
MP3 player 190  
Multifunction steering wheel,  
buttons 12  
Oil additives 256  
Oil change interval, service re‐  
quirements 81  
Oil filler neck 255  
Oil level check 255  
Oil types, alternative 256  
Oil types, approved 256  
Old batteries, disposal 265  
Onboard Diagnostics  
OBD 258  
Onboard monitor, refer to  
Control Display 19  
Online, refer to BMW On‐  
line 236  
Manual operation, Side  
View 118  
Manual operation, Top  
View 119  
Multimedia 179  
Opening/closing from in‐  
side 39  
Opening/closing via door  
lock 38  
Music collection 186  
Music search 187  
Music, storing 186  
Manual operation, trunk lid 40  
Map, destination entry 156  
Map in split screen 163  
Map view 161  
Marking on approved  
tires 250  
Marking, run-flat tires 251  
Massage seat, front 50  
Massage seat, rear 52  
Master key, refer to Remote  
control 32  
Maximum cooling 126  
Maximum speed, winter  
tires 251  
Measure, units of 81  
Medical kit 267  
Memory for seat, mirrors,  
steering wheel 57  
Menu in instrument cluster 77  
Menus, operating, iDrive 19  
Opening/closing with remote  
control 36  
N
Operating concept, iDrive 19  
Outside air, refer to Automatic  
recirculated-air control 126  
Overheating of engine, refer to  
Coolant temperature 76  
Navigation 152  
Navigation data 166  
Neck restraints, front, refer to  
Head restraints 54  
Neck restraints, rear, refer to  
Head restraints 55  
New wheels and tires 250  
Night Vision with pedestrian  
detection 120  
NORMAL program, Dynamic  
Driving Control 103  
Notes 229  
P
Paint, vehicle 272  
Panic mode 36  
Park Distance Control  
PDC 113  
Parked-car ventilation 130  
Parked vehicle, condensa‐  
tion 146  
Parking aid, refer to PDC 113  
Parking brake 66  
Nylon rope for tow-starting/  
towing 269  
Parking lamps 84  
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Parking lamps, bulb replace‐  
ment 262  
Parking with Auto Hold 68  
Passenger side mirror, tilting  
downward 59  
Radio ready state 65  
Rain sensor 71  
Random 180  
Random playback 180  
RDS 173  
Roller sunblinds 45  
Roll stabilization, refer to  
Adaptive Drive 100  
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐  
namic Drive 100  
Pathway lines, backup cam‐  
era 116  
PDC Park Distance Con‐  
trol 113  
Pedestrian detection, refer to  
Night Vision 120  
People detection, refer to  
Night Vision 120  
Permissible axle load 278  
Personal information 223  
Personal Profile 33  
Phone 212  
Pinch protection system, glass  
sunroof 47  
Pinch protection system, win‐  
dows 45  
Plastic, care 273  
Reading out loud 230  
Rear automatic climate con‐  
trol 129  
Rear axle steering 101  
Rear cooler 135  
Rear entertainment 199, 204  
Rear lamps 263  
Rear seats, adjusting 51  
Rear seats, basic position 52  
Rear sockets 135  
Rear source, selecting for rear  
entertainment 201, 206  
Rearview mirror 58  
Rear window defroster 127  
Recirculated-air mode 126  
Recommended tire  
brands 250  
Roof load capacity 278  
Roof-mounted luggage  
rack 148  
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐  
ing 269  
Route 160  
Route criteria, route 159  
Route, displaying 160  
Routes, avoiding 160  
Route section, bypassing 161  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐  
nent, refer to Run-flat  
tires 251  
Rubber components,  
care 272  
Run-flat tires 251  
PlugIn 239  
Refueling 242  
Remaining range 75  
Reminders 229  
Remote control/key 32  
Remote control, audio 198  
Remote control, malfunc‐  
tion 37  
Remote control, rear enter‐  
tainment 200  
Remote control, universal 132  
Replacement fuse 265  
Replacing parts 260  
Replacing wheels/tires 250  
Reporting safety defects 8  
RES button 107  
S
Position, storing 154  
Postal code, entering in navi‐  
gation 152  
Safe braking 145  
Safety 7  
Safety belt reminder 54  
Safety belts 53  
Safety belts, care 273  
Safety switch, windows 45  
Safety systems, airbags 88  
Satellite radio 174  
Saving fuel 148  
Scale, changing during navi‐  
gation 162  
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐  
play 19  
Power failure 265  
Power sunroof, glass 46  
Power windows 44  
Pressure, tire air pres‐  
sure 244  
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐  
file 33  
Programmable memory but‐  
tons, iDrive 23  
Protective function, glass sun‐  
roof 47  
Protective function, win‐  
dows 45  
Push-and-turn switch, refer to  
Controller 19  
Reserve warning, refer to  
Range 75  
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐  
itor TPM 92  
Residual heat, automatic cli‐  
mate control 127  
Retaining straps, securing  
cargo 147  
Screwdriver 260  
Screw thread for tow fit‐  
ting 270  
Seat belts, refer to Safety  
belts 53  
Seat heating, front 50  
Seat heating, rear 53  
Seating position for chil‐  
dren 61  
R
Radiator fluid 256  
Radio 172  
Radio-operated key, refer to  
Remote control 32  
Retreaded tires 250  
Roadside Assistance 235  
Roadside parking lamps 85  
Seat, mirror, and steering  
wheel memory 57  
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Seats 48  
Spare fuse 265  
Special destinations, naviga‐  
tion 155  
Specified engine oil  
types 256  
Speed, average 78  
Supplementary text mes‐  
sage 83  
Surround View 115  
Suspension settings 102  
Switch for Dynamic Driving  
Control 102  
Seats, rear, adjusting 51  
Seat ventilation, front 51  
Seat ventilation, rear 53  
Selection list in instrument  
cluster 77  
Selector lever, automatic  
transmission 73  
Speed limit, setting 79  
Speedometer 14  
Switch-on times, parked-car  
ventilation 131  
Self-leveling suspension, air  
suspension 101  
Self-leveling suspension, mal‐  
function 102  
Sensors, care 273  
Service and warranty 7  
Service requirements, CBS  
Condition Based Serv‐  
ice 258  
Service requirements, dis‐  
play 81  
Service, Roadside Assis‐  
tance 267  
Settings on Control Dis‐  
play 80  
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐  
rors, steering wheel 57  
Shifting, automatic transmis‐  
sion 72  
Split screen 23  
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12  
Symbols 6  
Split screen map settings 163  
Spoken instructions, naviga‐  
tion 161  
SPORT+ program, Dynamic  
Driving Control 103  
SPORT program, Dynamic  
Driving Control 103  
Sport program, transmis‐  
sion 74  
Stability control systems 98  
Start/Stop button 65  
Start function during malfunc‐  
tion 33  
T
Tachometer 76  
Tail and brake lamps 263  
Tailgate 39  
Tailgate, automatic 40  
Tailgate via remote control 37  
Tail lamps 263  
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐  
ment 263  
Tasks 229  
Technical changes, refer to  
Safety 7  
Technical data 276  
TeleService 234  
Temperature, automatic cli‐  
mate control 126  
Starting aid 267  
Starting the engine 65  
State/province, selecting for  
navigation 152  
Stations, stored 178  
Station, storing 172  
Status display, tires 91  
Status information, iDrive 22  
Status of Owner's Manual 6  
Steering, Integral Active  
Steering 101  
Steering wheel, adjusting 60  
Steering wheel heating 60  
Steering wheel memory 57  
Steptronic, automatic trans‐  
mission 72  
Stopping the engine 66  
Storage compartments 138  
Storage compartments, loca‐  
tions 138  
Short commands 280  
Shoulder support 49  
Side airbags 88  
Temperature display, external  
temperature 76  
Side View 118  
Temperature, engine oil 76  
Tempomat, refer to Active  
Cruise Control 105  
Terminal, starting aid 268  
Text messages 226  
Text message, supplemen‐  
tary 83  
Theft alarm system, refer to  
Alarm system 43  
Theft protection, lug  
bolts 264  
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐  
tral locking system 35  
Thermal camera, refer to Night  
Vision 120  
Thigh support 48  
Tilt alarm sensor 44  
Tilt, seats 48  
Signaling, horn 12  
Signals when unlocking 37  
Sitting safely 48  
Size 276  
Ski bag 136  
Slide/tilt glass roof 46  
Smallest turning circle 277  
Smoker's package 134  
Snap-in adapter, mobile  
phone 221  
Snow chains 251  
Socket 134  
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐  
nostics 258  
Software applications,  
iPhone 238  
Storage, tires 251  
Storing the vehicle 273  
Street, entering for naviga‐  
tion 153  
Summer tires, tread 249  
Software update 197  
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Time of arrival 79  
Tire damage 249  
Tire identification marks 248  
Tire inflation pressure 244  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM 91  
Tires, changing 250  
Tires, everything on wheels  
and tires 244  
Tires, run-flat tires 251  
Tire tread 249  
Toll roads, route 160  
Tone 170  
Turning circle lines, backup  
camera 116  
Turn signals, front, bulb re‐  
placement 261  
Turn signals, operation 70  
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐  
placement 263  
Version of the navigation  
data 166  
Video playback 181  
Video playback, iPhone 193  
Video playback, snap-in  
adapter 193  
Voice activation, mobile  
phone 219  
Voice activation, short com‐  
mands 280  
U
Unintentional alarm 44  
Units of measure 81  
Universal remote control 132  
Unlock button, automatic  
transmission 73  
Voice activation system 25  
Volume, setting 170  
Tool kit 260  
Tools 260  
W
Top View 119  
Total vehicle weight 278  
Tow fitting 269  
Unlocking/locking from in‐  
side 39  
Unlocking/locking via door  
lock 38  
Unlocking/locking with remote  
control 36  
Updates made after the edito‐  
rial deadline 6  
Updating software 197  
Upholstery care 272  
USB audio interface 191  
USB interface 138  
Warning lamps 14  
Warning messages, refer to  
Check Control 82  
Warning triangle 267  
Washer fluid 72  
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐  
pacity 279  
Washer nozzles, wind‐  
shield 72  
Washer system 70  
Washing, vehicle 271  
Water on roads 145  
Weather Band 174  
Weights 278  
Welcome lamps 84  
Wheel base, vehicle 277  
Wheel change 264  
Wheels, changing 250  
Wheels, everything on wheels  
and tires 244  
Towing 268  
Town/city, navigation 152  
Tow-starting 268  
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐  
tor 91  
Traction control 99  
TRACTIONprogram, Dynamic  
Driving Control 102  
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐  
tion 163  
Traffic situation/gray card 164  
Transmission, automatic 72  
Transporting children  
safely 61  
V
Vanity mirror 60  
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐  
tive Steering 101  
Vehicle battery 265  
Vehicle battery, replacing 265  
Vehicle, breaking in 144  
Vehicle care 272  
Tread, tires 249  
Treble, tone 170  
Trip computer 79  
Triple turn signal activa‐  
tion 70  
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM 91  
Trip odometer 77  
Trunk lid 39  
Trunk lid, automatic 40  
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐  
ing 42  
Trunk lid, hotel function 41  
Trunk lid, manual opera‐  
tion 40  
Trunk lid via remote con‐  
trol 37  
Vehicle identification number,  
refer to Identification number  
in the engine compart‐  
ment 253  
Vehicle jack 264  
Vehicle paint 272  
Vehicle storage 273  
Vehicle wash 271  
Ventilation 128  
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car  
ventilation 130  
Width with mirrors, vehi‐  
cle 276  
Window defroster, rear 127  
Windows, powered 44  
Windshield, climate con‐  
trol 145  
Windshield washer fluid 72  
Windshield washer noz‐  
zles 72  
Windshield washer system 70  
Windshield wiper 70  
Turning circle 277  
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Windshield wipers, fold-out  
position 72  
Winter storage, care 273  
Winter tires, suitable tires 251  
Winter tires, tread 249  
Wiper blades, replacing 260  
Wiper fluid 72  
Wiper system 70  
Wood, care 273  
Word match concept, naviga‐  
tion 24  
Wrench 260  
X
xDrive 99  
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐  
placement 261  
Y
Your individual vehicle 6  
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