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... kilometers‹e.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
2
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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