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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea­tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main­taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Infor­mation Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 012 836 US English VIII/06, 06 09 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

Contents

The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 230.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes
At a glance
10 Cockpit 16 iDrive 24 Voice command system
Controls
30 Opening and closing 43 Adjusting 54 Transporting children safely 57 Driving 75 Everything under control 86 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
100 Lamps 103 Climate 111 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
122 Things to remember when driving
Communications
178 Telephone overview 181 Getting started 184 Using the phone 188 BMW Assist
Mobility
196 Refueling 198 Wheels and tires 206 Under the hood 210 Maintenance 212 Replacing components 218 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
224 Technical data 228 Short commands of the voice command
system
230 Everything from A to Z
Navigation
130 Starting navigation system 131 Destination input 143 Route guidance 148 What to do if …
Entertainment
152 On/off and settings 156 Radio 163 CD player 165 CD changer 169 External audio device 170 DVD changer
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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a conve­nient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fastest way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter.
Should the day come when you decide to sell your BMW, please remember to make certain that the new owner receives this Owner's Man­ual; it is an important part of the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have any additional questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.
You can find information on BMW, e.g. on tech­nology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol-
lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos­sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Indicates information that will assist you
in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-
tion.
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Indicates special equipment, country-spe­cific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
These sections contain information on using the voice command system.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel­evant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
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Your individual vehicle

In purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment avail­able with a specific BMW model.
Please bear in mind that the manual may con­tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip-
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ment are marked by asterisks identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi­cle's equipment.
If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom­panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
to assist you in

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, the features described in this Owner's Manual may in rare cases differ from those on your vehicle.

For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte­nance and repair methods. Therefore, have cor­responding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor­respondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz­ards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso­ries not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehi­cle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive dam­age to the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter­fere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect
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the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See
your BMW center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
Notes
the emission control devices and sys­tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer­tified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accesso­ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil con­tains chemicals that have caused cancer in lab­oratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warran­ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis­trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
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For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
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At a glance

At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays
is intended to orient you in your vehicle's
operating environment. It will also assist you
in becoming acquainted with the control
concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.

Cockpit

All around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Roller sun blind for rear window*112
2 Rear window safety switch 40
3 Power windows 40
4 Exterior mirrors 50
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5 Parking brake 58
6 Parking lamps 100
Low beams 100 Daytime running lamps
Automatic headlamp control 100 Daytime running lamps Adaptive Head Light*101
7 Instrument lighting 102
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8 BMW Night Vision
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9 Steptronic: upshifting 63
10 Steptronic: downshifting 63
11 Turn signals 65
High beams, headlamp flasher 101
Roadside parking lamps 101
Computer 76 Check Control 80
Computer 76
12 Buttons on steering wheel
Voice command system activation/deactivation 24
Entertainment volume, increasing/decreasing 152 Volume of hands-free unit, increasing/decreasing 179
Mobile phone:
Calling, redialing, accepting call or ending call 184
Sport program and manual operation of the automatic transmission 63
Selecting radio station 156
Selecting music track 163, 166
Skipping chapter
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17 Windshield wipers 65
Rain sensor 65
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18 PDC Park Distance Control
19 Horn, the entire surface
20 Steering wheel heater
Steering wheel adjustment 52
21 Opening luggage compartment
lid 36
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22 Programmable cruise control 67
Active cruise control
23 Fog lamps 101
Front fog lamps
24 Unlocking hood 206
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52
69
Programmable button 52
13 Info Display 12
14 Automatic transmission 62
15 Ignition lock 57
16 Switching ignition on/off 57
and Starting/stopping engine 57
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Info Display

Cockpit
1 Resetting trip odometer to zero 75
2 Speedometer with display for
> Programmable cruise control 67
> Active cruise control
> Speed limit 82
3 Indicator and warning lamps 12
4 Tachometer 75
Route guidance of navigation system
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143
5 Display for
> Flat Tire Monitor
> Tire Pressure Monitor
6 Display for
> Voice command system
> Odometer and trip odometer 75
> Remaining driving distance for service
requirements 78
> Text messages in Check Control 80
> Computer 76
7 Transmission range selection 62
8 Automatic transmission program
display 62
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9 Display for
> Outside temperature 75
> Clock 75
> Indicator and warning lamps 80
10 Computer with fuel gauge 76
11 Fog lamps 101

Indicator and warning lamps

The concept
Control and warning lamps can light up in vari­ous combinations and colors.
When the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, some lamps are checked for
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proper operation and light up briefly in the pro-
cess.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages on Info Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps shown.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps indicate that the particular functions are active:
Turn signals 65
With parking brake released 59 With parking brake set 59
Warning lamp on Canadian models
Front fog lamps 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 88
High beams/headlamp flasher 101
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, flashes 88
At a glance
You can view additional information, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and the corresponding action to take, in the Check Con­trol, refer to page 80.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
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Comfort area: controls and displays

Cockpit
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1 Glass sunroof, electric*41
2 Memory buttons for integrated universal
remote control
3 Reading lamps 102
4 Interior lamps 102
5 Passenger airbag status lamp 96
6 Initiating an emergency call
7 Control Display 16
8 Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment: turn, maximum cooling: press 106
9 Air volume, left side of passenger
compartment: turn 106 Defrosting windows and removing condensation: press 106
10 Hazard warning flashers
11 Air volume, right side of passenger
compartment 106
12 Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment: rotate, residual heat: press 106
13 Rear window defroster
14 Air conditioner mode 107
15 Opening the glove compartment 113
16 Automatic air distribution and airflow as
well as intensity of the AUTO program, right side of passenger compartment 104
17 Starting scan
> for stations 152
> for tracks 152
18 Central locking system 34
19 Selecting AM or FM waveband
20 Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
21 Controller 16
22 button and programmable
button 16
23 Snap-in adapter 181
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111
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218
24 Seat adjustment 44
Heated seats*49
Active seat ventilation
Active seat for driver
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 46
25 Glasses compartment 115
26 Storage compartments 115
27 Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume 153
28 Retracting telephone keypad 179
29 Automatic air distribution and airflow as
well as intensity of the AUTO program, left side of passenger compartment 104
30 Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control/recirculated air 105
31 Switching off automatic climate
control 105
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iDrive

iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of
iDrive
switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following introduction illustrates how easy iDrive is to

Controls

use. The control of individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
1 Control Display
2 Programmable button 52
3 button
Opening start menu
4 Controller
You can use the controller to select menu items and make settings:
> move in four directions, arrows 5
> turn, arrow 6
> press, arrow 7
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard, both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
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Switching Control Display off/on
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Press the controller.
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.

Menus on Control Display

At a glance
You can select from an extended range of functions and setting options:
1 BMW Assist
2 Communication
> Using the phone 184
3 Car Data
> Computer 76
> Trip computer 78
> Speed limit 82
> Stopwatch 83
> Assistance window
> Engine oil level 207
> Service required 78
> Check Control messages 80
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188
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for onboard data 83
4 Navigation
> Destination input 131
> Route guidance 143
5 Help
> Brief help text displays 21
> Menu name for menu change 19
6 Entertainment
> Radio 156
> CD player
> CD changer
> External audio device 169
> DVD changer
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130
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163
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165
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170
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DVDs can only be played on the rear seat screen, refer to Rear seat
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screen
7 Settings
> Parking brake 58
> PDC Park Distance Control 86
> EDC Electronic Damping Control 89
> Programmable buttons 52
> FTM Flat Tire Monitor
> TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
> Time and date 84
> Language 84
> Units of measure and display format 84
> Brightness 85
> Rear seat screen
> Logging on mobile phone in
8 Climate
> Intensity of AUTO program 104
> Air volume 106
> Heated seats
> Parked car ventilation 109
> Extra, e.g. rear air conditioner 108
on page 21.<
vehicle 182
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The message automatically disappears after approx. 25 seconds.
Start menu
You can access all functions of iDrive via eight menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the button.
Opening the start menu from a menu:
> Move the controller toward the currently
active menu.
> Move the controller twice in one direction.
Selecting menu

Basic operation

Once the radio ready position is reached, the following message appears on the Control Dis­play:
To clear the message: Press the controller. This displays the start menu.
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From the start menu, eight menus can be accessed by moving the controller in the appro­priate directions.
In a menu, you can change directly into a
new menu by moving in the correspond­ing direction, without having to open the start menu first. Moving in the direction that corresponds to the last menu used brings you back to the last item used in this menu.<
Selecting menu items
To edit a function, select the corresponding menu item. Menu items shown in white can be selected.
Turn the controller
The highlight moves. To change between the menu
items on the left and right side of the Control Display, continue to turn the con­troller at the beginning or end of a list. The high­light moves to the other side of the Control Dis­play.
Displaying and hiding menu name
You can program the system to display the menu name each time you proceed to a new menu.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Help".
3. Select "Menu name" and press the control-
ler.
The symbol indicates the menu that is cur­rently activated. The menu name is displayed.
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Activating menu item
Press the controller.
Changing settings
1. Turn the controller to change the setting.
2. Press the controller to adopt the setting.

Symbols

Some functions and information are displayed in the form of symbols:
The function is switched on
Back.
The function is switched on
"Split": to show the current display in the assistance window.
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Status lines

iDrive
1 Hands-free mode active
2 Display field for missed calls
3 Signal strength, mobile radio network
4 Display field
> name of mobile phone logged on
> of the entered/dialed phone number
5 Telephone status
> Green, yellow and red flashing:
Linking of a mobile phone.
> Green:
Incoming or outgoing call.
> Red:
No network available.
> Yellow:
The network of another provider is being used, partner network
> Flashing yellow:
The network of another provider is being used, visited network
Roaming in a partner or external net­work incurs higher call charges than
in your home network.<
6 There is a Check Control message 82
> You can have additional information
shown on the Control Display by using the "Car Data" menu under "CHECK" 81
Status service requirement display 79
> Red:
At least one service interval has been exceeded. You can have more precise information regarding the maintenance procedure displayed by using the "Car Data" menu under 79
7 Display of temperature selection and inten-
sity of the AUTO program, right side of pas­senger compartment
8 Air volume, right side of passenger com-
partment
9 Entertainment
Display for radio, CD, and DVD
With compressed audio files, the track information is displayed 167
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10 Air volume, left side of passenger compart-
ment
11 Display of temperature selection and inten-
sity of the AUTO program, left side of pas­senger compartment
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Assistance window

Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window:
> Short help and supplementary information
texts about selected menu items.
> A function selected from the "Car Data"
menu, refer to page 83.
> The route with a navigation system, refer to
page 130.
Status lines
At a glance
Showing/hiding help texts
You can display help texts and supplementary information on selected menu items in the assistance window.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Help".
3. Select "Help text" and press the controller.
The symbol indicates the menu that is cur­rently activated.
1 Outside temperature or destination of the
navigation system
2 Time
3 Date

Rear seat screen*

Some of the functions of iDrive can also be operated via the rear seat screen. Certain func­tions are only available via iDrive. These func­tions can only be operated to a limited degree on the rear screen, e.g. the speed limit can only be displayed. The settings are made via iDrive.
Deploying rear seat screen
1. Swing pivoting arm upward until it engages.
2. Fold rear seat screen upward.
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iDrive
The rear seat screen is ready for operation.
Stowing rear seat screen
1. Align rear seat screen so that it is straight.
2. Fold rear seat screen downward until pivot-
ing arm unlocks. Pivoting arm swings downward.
The rear seat screen is switched off.
Pivot the rear seat screen completely
downward when the ski bag is being used; otherwise, it could be damaged. Do not pivot the rear seat screen up or down with the cup holders open, as this can damage it.<
Switching off rear seat screen
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Press the controller.
Press the controller again to switch the screen back on.
3. Select "Rear" and press the controller.
4. Select "Unlock" and press the controller
repeatedly until the desired enabling of the rear iDrive is set.
> "menu"
You can switch the offered menus on or off by turning and pressing the controller. The symbol indicates the menus that are currently activated.
> "None"
Switches the rear screen off.
> "Full"
Releases all function locks.
> "Limited"
You disable the functions that are used on the front Control Display.
Headphones
Controller/buttons
The controller and buttons are located on the center armrest.
Rear lock
The available functions are operated with the respective controller. You can use iDrive to restrict operation in the rear or to switch off the rear seat screen.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
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1 Headphone jack
2 Adjusting volume
3 Station scan/track search
> Station scan
> Search track for CD, search chapter for
DVD changer
With headphones connected, the sound output for the Control Display and the rear
seat screen are played back separately. For
example, a radio station can be listened to while a DVD is being played in the rear.<
Headphones are only intended for passengers in the rear seats. Please check with local regu­lations regarding use of headphones.
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Voice command system

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The concept

The voice command system allows you to con­trol operation of various vehicle systems with­out ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. The system operates on the basis of voice commands that you will learn easily after using them a few times. In many cases, the voice command system assists you with announcements or questions while you are making your entries.
The voice command system transforms your oral commands and dialog answers into control signals for the selected systems.
Voice command system
Please take the time to acquaint yourself with how a particular system operates
before proceeding to control it using the voice command system.<
Note
Use iDrive to set the language that will be used so that the voice command system will be able to identify the commands to be spoken. Setting the language of iDrive, refer to page 84.
Symbols used
These sections contain information on using the voice command system.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system.
Systems available for use with voice command
> {Navigation}, refer to page 130
> {Radio}, refer to page 156
> {Telephone}, refer to page 184
> {CD}, refer to page 163
> {CD changer}, refer to page 165
> {Notepad}, refer to page 26
> {DVD}, refer to page 170
The Info Display, refer to page 25, will display either the equipment that you are now operat­ing or any current error messages.

Voice commands

Voice command system activation
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel.
An acoustic signal and the display "SVS active" on the Info Display, refer to page 25, indicate that the system is ready for operation. The sys­tem automatically starts in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equipment that can be operated.
Canceling voice command
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel
or
{Cancel}.
In dialogs in which any text can be spoken, e.g. names, notes, canceling is only possible using the button.
The system automatically switches over to its telephone mode if you receive a call
during voice input. "SVS active" appears on the Info Display, refer to page 25.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on the basis of specific, predefined commands; these commands should be spoken precisely as indi­cated. You can have the possible commands read aloud at any point. To do so, say the com­mand {Options}.
In addition to the commands described, there are often other commands that run the same function. Instead of {Options}, you can, for example, also say {What now}. In addition,
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numerous options are often available, such as
{Scale 100 miles} instead of {Scale}.
Displays on Info Display
Short commands
In the {Main menu} level, you can run certain functions directly with brief commands, refer to page 228, without having to open an equipme nt level first.
For example, if you want to dial a phone num­ber, you can directly
1. {Dial number}.
2. Enter the phone number.
without previously
{Telephone}
to call.
The Info Display shows you what the voice command system has understood in line 2, while also indicating which voice command or question is currently active in line 1. In addition, any error messages are also dis­played.
Identification in Owner's Manual
Special commands are available for specific systems. In this Owner's Manual you will find these commands in the sections describing the individual systems.
Operation with the voice command system is always indicated with this symbol.
Changing map scale for navigation: an example
Starting the dialog
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel.
At a glance
You say The voice command system replies Shown on Info Display
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}} "scale?
change scale"
{Scale 400 feet} "ok
400 ft"
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Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the voice command system:
> Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi­ent noise.
> Avoid other sources of noise in the vehicle
while speaking, and ask other vehicle occu­pants to refrain from talking while you are using the system.
> The hands-free microphone is aimed
toward the driver. This means that the sys­tem might not be able to register the voices of other vehicle occupants properly.
Turn the knob during an instruction/announce­ment to select the desired volume.
Instructions/announcements from the voice command system will continue at this volume level, even if the other audio sources are set to
Voice command system
minimum volume.
The volume setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Notes

Do not use the voice command system to
make emergency calls. Your voice and habitual tone could be affected by stressful sit­uations, as a result of which the process of establishing the telephone connection could be unnecessarily delayed. Instead, use the emer­gency call button near the interior rearview mir­ror, refer to page 218.<
Environmental conditions
The voice command system uses a special hands-free microphone located in the front of your vehicle's headliner. Although the system is designed to filter out ambient noise, you can help ensure that your commands will be under­stood by observing the following instructions:
> Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal vol-
ume. Avoid excessive emphasis and pauses.
> Do not speak while the voice command sys-
tem is itself speaking.

The notepad

Recording a note
{Record note}.
You can store roughly ten minutes of spoken text, either as a single entry or as multiple entries of any desired length.
To stop recording:
Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds.
When recording a note, the voice com­mand system does not hear the com-
mand {Cancel} or {Exit}. The text checking function for command words is deactivated in this case so that you can speak any desired text for your notes. This feature saves you from hav­ing to concentrate on avoiding any command words.<
Listening to a notepad entry
To listen to recorded notepad entries:
1. {Read out}.
Approximately the first 3 seconds of the first note are read aloud.
2. After the request {{Record note, read
out note, delete note.}} select the desired function.
> To listen to the entire note:
{Read out}.
> To listen to the next note: {Next}.
> To listen to the note again:
{Back} or {Repeat}.
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Deleting notes
1. {Edit}.
2. {Delete}.
Clearing notepad
To delete all contents from the notepad:
1. {Notepad}.
2. {Delete}.

Standard commands

The standard commands available for use with all controlled systems are the same.
Function Command
To repeat last message issued by the voice com­mand system
To switch off the voice command system {Cancel}
To set comprehensive instructions and error reports
To set brief instructions and error reports {Short dialog}
To call up information on individual items of equip­ment
To have the system read aloud a list of the com­mands available for the selected system. This list simultaneously appears on the Info Display, refer to page 25
To open the main menu {Main menu}
On delivery, the {Standard dialog} is set so as to simplify familiarization with the
voice command system.<
{Repeat}
{Standard dialog}
{Help}
{Options}
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Controls

Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle.
Its extensive array of features and accessories,
provided both for driving and for your own
safety, comfort and convenience,
are described here.

Opening and closing

Remote control/key

1 Remote control with integrated key
Opening and closing
2 Spare key
3 Adapter for spare key, in onboard tool kit,
refer to page 212
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Use each remote control for an extended drive at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For Comfort Access remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 39.
Depending on which remote control is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different set­tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer to Key Memory on page 31.
Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to CBS Con­dition Based Service, page 210.
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, the
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
You can use the integrated key to lock and unlock the following:
> the storage compartment under the front
armrest
> the driver's door
> the luggage compartment lid
Inside the storage compartment, you will also find the switch for locking the luggage compart­ment lid separately, refer to page 35.
If you then lock the storage compartment under the center armrest, refer to page 114, and only surrender the remote control, this will prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle through the luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage in a hotel, for example.
New remote controls
New remote controls, additional or when lost, can be obtained from your BMW center.
Spare key
Store the spare key in a safe place such as your wallet. This key is not intended for constant use.
The spare key and integrated key fit the same locks.
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Adapter for spare key
You will need the adapter to activate the ignition and to start the vehicle with the spare key.
Take the adapter from the Onboard tool kit, refer to page 212. Press lock button 1, slide the cover open and insert the spare key 2 into the adapter. Close the cover and insert the adapter into the ignition lock.

Key Memory

The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences. Key Memory ensures that most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use without you having to do anything. When the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote control is detected and the settings stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that your BMW will return to your personal settings even if it has in the meantime been driven by another person with his/her own remote control and settings. The individual set­tings are stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Key Memory
> Personal temperature distribution for seat
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heating
> Personal setting for the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel, refer to page 52.
> Personal setting of PDC Park Distance
Control
> Air distribution, temperature, and intensity
of the Automatic climate control, refer to page 105.
> Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-
play:
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
> Language on Control Display, refer to
> Display format of date and time, refer to
> Brightness of Control Display, refer to
> Personal settings for volume and tone of
the Entertainment sound output, refer to page 153.
> Personal settings for the stored stations of
the radio, refer to page 158.
> Personal settings for the volume of the
hands-free telephone operation, refer to page 179.
, refer to page 49.
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, refer to page 86.
distance traveled, distances to go, tem­perature, and pressure, refer to page 84.
page 84.
page 84.
page 85.

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera­tion whenever the driver's door is closed. This simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
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The central locking system can be operated
from the outside:
> via the remote control
> via the driver's door lock
> with Comfort Access
and from inside via the button for the central locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the fuel filler door remains unlocked. Refer to page 34.
Each time the central locking system is locked or unlocked from outside the vehicle, this simul­taneously engages or disengages the anti-theft system. The alarm system is also armed or dis­armed. The remote control also switches the interior lamps on and off.
Opening and closing
For additional details on alarm system page 37.
In an accident of corresponding severity, the central locking system automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps switch on.
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via the door handles

Opening and closing: from outside

Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside. For this reason, bring the remote control with you whenever you leave the vehicle so that you will always be able to unlock the vehicle from outside.<
refer to
2 Locking and securing, arming alarm sys-
tem, switching off tilt alarm sensor and inte­rior motion sensor, switching on interior lamps and perimeter lighting
3 Opening luggage compartment lid
4 Switching on interior lamps and pathway
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lighting, activating panic mode find details about pathway lighting on page 100.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehi-
cle with a remote control, its battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 30. In the event of malfunctions, please contact your BMW center. which is also your source for replacement keys.<
. You can
Unlocking
1. Press the button. The hazard warning
flashers blink twice. Driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked.
2. Press the button again.
All other doors and the luggage compart­ment lid are unlocked.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted perimeter lamps come on.
Comfort opening
Press the button longer. The windows and the glass sunroof open. The glass sunroof will not move if it is already in its raised position.
Engaging locks
Press the button. The hazard warning flashers blink once.
1 Unlocking, comfort opening, and deactivat-
ing alarm system
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Switching on interior lamps and perimeter lighting
Press the button if the vehicle is locked.
Switching on interior lamps
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the button for at least 3 seconds. To deactivate the alarm: press any button
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard­less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is adequate clearance available before opening. To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never set the remote control down in the luggage compartment. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after clos­ing.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid operation*
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the way, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process:
Press the button again while opening is in progress.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is adequate clearance available before opening. To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never set the remote control down in the luggage compartment. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after clos­ing.<
Malfunction
Local radio waves can cause the remote control to malfunction. Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind, the vehicle can be opened and closed with a key via the door lock.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle with a remote control, then its battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 30.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov­erned by the following:
FCC ID:
> LX8766S
> LX8766E
> LX8CAS
> LX8CAS2
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
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Using key
1. Turn key.
Driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked.
2. Turn key again.
Opening and closing
All other doors and the luggage compart­ment lid are unlocked.
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the win­dows and the glass sunroof from the driver's door lock.
> To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it there.
> To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the Lock position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releas-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in the end positions of the door lock.

Opening and closing: from inside

When the front doors are closed, use this but­ton to unlock the doors and luggage compart­ment lid or to lock them without arming their anti-theft sensors. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
If the remote control, refer to page 32, or
Comfort Access, refer to page 38, have been used to unlock only the driver's door and you press the button, then this unlocks all of the other doors, the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel filler door. You can lock a closed driver's door by press­ing .<
Unlocking and opening doors
> Either unlock the doors together with the
button for the central locking system and then pull the release handle above the arm­rest
> or pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door, and the second one opens it.
When the low beams are switched on, the
interior door handles are also lit. The intensity of the lighting is adjusted using the instrument lighting control, refer to page 102.<
Engaging locks
> Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously
> or press down the individual lock buttons of
the doors.
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To prevent the driver from being inadvertently
locked out of the vehicle, the lock button on the driver's door automatically extends again after a brief period if the door remains open.
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside. For this reason, bring the remote control with you whenever you leave the vehicle so that you will always be able to unlock the vehicle from outside.<

Doors

Automatic soft closing*
Apply gentle pressure to the door to close it. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
To avoid injuries, make sure that the
door's travel path is completely free and clear before closing.<

Luggage compartment lid

Opening from outside
The lock
All of the vehicle's keys fit the luggage compart­ment lid lock located in the license plate recess.
Opening separately
Insert the key into the luggage compartment lid's lock and turn it all the way to the right – the lid opens.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out,
never set the key or the remote control down in the luggage compartment. The lug­gage compartment is locked again as soon as you close the lid. If you use the lock to unlock the luggage com­partment lid while the alarm system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. To avoid this, you should unlock the vehicle first. If the alarm has been triggered accidentally, switch off the alarm, refer to page 37.<
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Press the button on the luggage compartment lid or the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens.
During opening, the luggage compart­ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
there is adequate clearance available before opening.<
Locking separately
The location of the switch varies, depending on the individual vehicle's equipment.
1 Luggage compartment lid locked
2 Luggage compartment lid unlocked
Push the switch into position 1. This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system.
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If you then lock the storage compartment under
the front center armrest, refer to page 114, and only surrender the remote control without the key, refer to page 30, for example when leaving the vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will pre­vent unauthorized access to the vehicle through the luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage in a hotel, for example.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, refer to Opening separately on page 35.
Opening from inside
Opening and closing
You can use this button to open the luggage compartment lid when the vehicle is stationary. This is not possible if the luggage compartment lid has been locked separately.
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear; other-
wise, injuries may result.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid operation*
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens com­pletely when you:
> Press the button next to the steering col-
umn.
> Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page 35.
> Press the button on the remote control,
refer to page 33.
During opening, the luggage compart­ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
there is adequate clearance available before opening.<
Closing
Closing
A recess has been incorporated into the inside trim on the luggage compartment lid to make it easier to pull down.
Automatic soft closing
Apply gentle pressure to the luggage compart­ment lid to close it. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
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The luggage compartment lid closes automati­cally when you:
> Press the button.
> Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page 35.
The luggage compartment lid immedi­ately stops opening or closing if you hold
it in place by hand.<
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear; other-
wise, injuries may result.<
Manual operation
In the case of an electrical malfunction, you can unlock the luggage compartment lid with the key, refer to page 35, and slowly open and close it without sudden movements.
Emergency release
Pull the lever inside the luggage compartment. This unlocks the luggage compartment lid.

Alarm system

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
> opening of a door, the hood or the luggage
compartment lid
> movement in the vehicle interior: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 38
> changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> interruptions in battery voltage
The alarm system briefly indicates unautho­rized tampering:
> with an acoustic alarm
> by switching on
> by flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
When the alarm system is armed, you can also open the luggage compartment lid with the
the hazard warning flashers
button on the remote control, refer to page 33. When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it is relocked and monitored again.
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some national-market versions. Pressing the 'Panic mode' button for a longer period also triggers the alarm, refer to page 33.<
Switching off alarm
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 32.
> Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after the vehicle
is locked: the doors or luggage compart­ment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the door involved, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated.
> After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator
lamp goes out: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed.
> After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator
lamp flashes until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, but for no more than roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed.
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Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func­tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre­vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
Opening and closing
> In duplex garages
> During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse­quently locked again.

Comfort Access*

With Comfort Access, you can have access to your vehicle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control on your person, e.g. in a jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control inside the vehicle or in its immediate vicinity.
Comfort Access supports the following func­tions:
> Locking/unlocking the vehicle
> Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
separately
> Starting the engine
Functional requirements
> The vehicle can only be locked if the remote
control is outside the vehicle.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to conventional remote control
You can control the functions mentioned previ­ously with the Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore please first familiarize yourself with the instruc­tions for opening and closing, starting on page 32.
The specific features involved in the use of Comfort Access are described below.
If a short delay occurs when opening or
closing the windows and the glass sun­roof, then this indicates that the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.<
Unlocking
Pull a door handle. This corresponds to press­ing the button.
Only the door of the door handle you have
pulled is unlocked. You unlock the other doors from the inside, using the central locking system button, refer to page 34.<
Locking
Push a door handle. This corresponds to press­ing the button.
Before locking, make sure that the igni-
tion and all current-consuming devices are switched off in order to minimized the drain on the battery.<
If a remote control is detected in the inte-
rior, the vehicle is unlocked again or not locked in the first place.<
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Unlocking the luggage compartment
lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 35. This corre­sponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the luggage compartment is detected in the
locked vehicle, then the luggage compartment lid opens again.<
Changing battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con­tains a battery that must be replaced when it becomes discharged.
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 30.
2. Press in the detent catch, refer to arrow 1,
e.g. with the key.
Radio ready state
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 57.
When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal; otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni­tion, as long as a remote control is in the pas­senger compartment. The remote does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock, refer to page 57.
Before driving into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Shift transmission into position N.
3. Switch engine off.
4. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can disrupt the function of Comfort Access. Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind, you can respond by using the buttons on the remote control or by using a key to unlock or lock your vehicle at one of the doors. To start the engine after this, insert the remote control into the igni­tion lock.
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3. Remove the cover of the battery compart-
ment, refer to arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
5. Press the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling collec­tion point or to your BMW center.<

Windows

To prevent bodily injuries, watch the win-
dow as it closes. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle; oth­erwise, children could, for example, operate the windows and injure themselves.<
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Opening, closing
> Press the switch down to the resistance
point: The window continues to open as long as you continue to hold the switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
Opening and closing
point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move­ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the power windows:
> For an extended period in radio ready state.
> For approx. 1 minute when the ignition is
switched off or with the remote control dis­engaged.
To open, press the switch beyond the resis­tance point.
When you close the windows they will
slow down as they approach the end of their travel; this is to allow the pinch protection system to respond more precisely to any obstructions encountered in this critical range.<
Closing without the pinch protection system
If danger outside the vehicle or a frozen window prevents you from closing the windows nor­mally, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. The pinch protection system is restricted and the window opens slightly once the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch again beyond the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without the pinch protection system.
Safety switch
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, make sure to inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.<
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With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil­dren, for example.
The same is true for:
> the adjustment of the electrical rear seats,
refer to page 45
> the adjustment of the electrical head
restraints in the rear, refer to page 48
> the operation of the roller sun blind from the
rear, refer to page 112
The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated.
Press the safety switch when children
ride in the rear; otherwise, unsupervised
closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
In order to deactivate the function again, you must insert the remote control into
the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, you must switch into radio ready state.<

Glass sunroof, electric*

To prevent bodily injuries, watch the
glass sunroof as it closes. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for example, operate the roof and injure them­selves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
> The closed glass sunroof is raised and the
sliding visor opens slightly.
> An open glass sunroof automatically moves
into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
when the sunroof is in its raised position, as this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
> Slide switch back to the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor con­tinue to open together for as long as you maintain pressure on the switch.
> Press the switch back past the resistance
point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open
automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
Close the glass sunroof in the same way by slid­ing the switch toward the front. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
Automatic opening and closing
Press the switch beyond the resistance point.
The following movements are also automated:
> With the sunroof open, press the switch in
the raising direction: the sunroof is com­pletely raised.
> With the sunroof raised, press the switch in
the opening direction: the sunroof is opened completely.
Pressing the switch again stops the operation.
Pinch protection system
If the glass sunroof meets with resistance dur­ing closing after approximately the middle of the roof opening or when closing from the raised position, then the closing operation is inter­rupted and the glass sunroof opens again somewhat.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc­tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing.<
Closing without the pinch protection system
If there is an external danger, push the switch beyond the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After an interruption in the power supply, it may only be possible to raise the sunroof. The sys­tem must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW cen­ter.
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Moving manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually:
1. Take out the interior lamp, reach behind the
opening, press out the cover.
2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the
Opening and closing
onboard tool kit, refer to page 212, into the opening provided. Turn to slide the glass sunroof in the desired direction.
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Adjusting

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con­tribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free as possible. Together with the safety belts and airbags, the sitting position plays an important role in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimized effi­ciency, we strongly urge you to follow the instructions contained in the section below.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 54.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to mini­mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms in the event of airbag deployment. No one and nothing is to come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly and does not rest feet or legs on the dashboard; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air­bag is triggered. Make sure that occupants do not rest their head against the side or head air­bag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.<
Even if you follow all of the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be entirely ruled out, depending on the circum­stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 95.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise, there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident.<
Adjusting the head restraint, refer to page 46.
Safety belt
Fasten safety belts on all occupied seats before every trip. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a sub­stitute for safety belts.
Your vehicle has five seats that are each equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passen­ger's lap. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breakable objects or be pinched. Wear the safety belt without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap in order to avoid a reduction in the retention effect of the safety belt.<
For instructions on operating safety belts, refer to page 48.
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Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
Adjusting
accident. Also on the passenger side, do not recline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of 'sliding under' the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally pro­vided by the belt.<
Please note the information on damage to safety belts provided on page 49 and the infor­mation on the active head restraints on page 47.
The concept
Seat adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust the set­tings after selecting the desired function with the buttons.
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 44.<
3 Forward and back:
Height: Backrest: This button is basically always active.
4 Thigh support:
Height: Tilt:
5 Lumbar support
adjustment
6 Height of the head restraint:
*
, refer to Lumbar support
You adjust the seat in two stages:
1 Preselect the function: the button lights up
brightly
2 Adjustments: control knob
> slide forward or back
> slide up or down
> turn
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Front comfort seat* adjustment
With this seat, you can also adjust:
5 Backrest width: increase or decrease lateral
support
6 Shoulder support, refer to Shoulder support
adjustment Backrest:
Automatic backrest width adjustment
The backrest automatically moves to the widest possible position to make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, before then returning to the standard position or the stored memory setting.
This automatic system is influenced on each of the two seats by their respective door, as well as on the driver's seat, by the ignition and on the
front passenger's seat, by the safety belt
buckle.
Lumbar support adjustment
5 Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature
> Shift curvature up or down
Shoulder support adjustment
6 Adjustment of the tilt angle of the shoulder
support:
The shoulder support provides support to your back in the shoulder region as well. This pro­vides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
Rear comfort seat* adjustment
It is not possible to adjust the comfort seats if the safety switch for the power
windows has been pressed, refer to page 40.<
Adjusting passenger seat from rear
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The front passenger's seat can be adjusted from the rear sitting positions, for instance, when a rear passenger desires more legroom. Press the button to activate this function, refer to arrow.
You can use the control knob to adjust the set­tings after selecting the desired function with the buttons.
1 Forward and back:
Height: Tilt:
2 Height of head restraint:
Backrest:
Press the button again, refer to arrow, to deac­tivate this function.
You can use the control knob to adjust the set­tings after selecting the desired function with the buttons.
1 Forward and back:
Tilt: Backrest: This button is basically always active.
2 Lumbar support, refer to Lumbar support
adjustment
3 Shoulder support:
Height of head restraint: Backrest:
Resetting to standard adjustment position
You can use the button to return the rear seats to their standard or default positions. Maintain pressure on the button until the system com­pletes the adjustment.
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It will be necessary to return the rear seats
to their standard position before using a child restraint system, for instance, refer to page 54.<
Seat, mirror and steering
Adjusting
wheel memory
You can store and select two different adjust­ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir­rors and steering wheel.
With comfort seats, you can also use the mem­ory to store and recall two seat positions for each additional seat.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio ready state or ignition, refer
to page 57.
2. Set desired seat position; for driver's seat
also set the exterior mirror and steering wheel position.
3. Press
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:
M
EMORY button:
The LED in the button lights up.
The LED goes out.
Comfort mode
1. With driver's door open after unlocking or
with radio ready state switched on.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately inter­rupted when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.
Safety mode
1. With driver's door closed and ignition
switched either on or off.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
M
If you press the Press the button again; the LED goes out.
EMORY button accidentally:

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise, there is increased danger of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Rein­stall the head restraint before transporting any­one in the seat. Otherwise, the protective func­tion of the head restraint is unavailable.<
Front: height adjustment
Call-up
Do not request a position from the mem­ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a
risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
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1. Select head restraint, button 1.
2. Adjust height, arrow 2.
Removing
1. Raise head restraint all the way.
2. Pull out the head restraint all the way out
with a firm tug.
Installing
1. Press the button upward, refer to arrow 2,
for a max. of approx. 10 seconds, but if pos­sible, only until there is a change in the humming sound, indicating that an installed head restraint would have been moved all the way up.
2. Insert the head restraint and press down
until you hear and feel it engage on both sides.
Front head restraints, active*
The comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint.
In the event of a rear-end collision of corre­sponding severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance from the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers
and do not hang objects, e.g. clothes hangers, on the head restraints or attach any accessories to the seat or head restraint. Other­wise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and personal safety endangered.<
Rear: height adjustment
Controls
Front: tilt angle adjustment
Tilt the head restraint.
With the comfort seat, adjust the distance to the back of the head via the shoulder
support, refer to page 45.<
Front: side extensions adjustment
Mechanically
> To raise: pull.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint downward.
Removing:
1. Pull the head restraint upward till it reaches
the stop.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
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Electrically*
Adjusting
The head restraints at the outer sitting posi­tions extend automatically whenever a passen­ger in the rear seat fastens his safety belt. You can also adjust the height of the head restraint electrically.
To prevent possible personal injury and property damage, always ensure that the
area above the head restraints is clear and unobstructed before extending them upward.<
With the safety switch pressed, refer to page 40, the height adjustment of the
head restraints is deactivated.<
Removal and installation: the same as with the front head restraints.

Safety belts

To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 43.<
Fasten safety belts on all occupied seats before every trip. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a sub­stitute for safety belts.
Middle head restraint
Pull out the lowered head restraint until it engages before the center rear seat is
occupied. Otherwise, the level of occupant pro­tection can be reduced.<
Rear: side extension adjustment*
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
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Fastening
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Releasing
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in the correct position for adults of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 44.
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right. The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position.
Safety belt reminder for front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds. Please make sure that the safety belts are
positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti­vated if objects are placed on the passenger's seat.
Damage to safety belts
In case of strain due to an accident or
damage, replace the belt system includ­ing the safety belt tensioners and have the belt anchor points checked. Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Other­wise, there can be no guarantee that the safety devices will function properly.<

Heated seats*

Front
Temperature distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and backrest can be distributed in different ways.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Climate".
3. If need be, select the symbol and press
the controller to switch to the second page of the menu.
4. Select "Seat temp." and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Left" or "Right" and press the con-
troller.
Controls
The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied when three lights are lit.
To switch off: Press and hold the button.
6. Turn to adjust the temperature distribution
in the seat cushion and backrest and press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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Rear
Adjusting
Rear
Operates the same as front seat heating, but without temperature distribution.

Active seat ventilation*

Front
The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the but­ton.
To switch off: Press and hold the button.
The maximum setting with three lights is
used for rapid cooling, e.g. if the vehicle has been parked in the sun. After a short time, the system automatically shifts down one step in order to prevent excessive cooling.<
The operating concept is the same as for the front seat ventilation.

Active seat for driver*

Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con­tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.
Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the dis­tance of following traffic based what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of acci­dent.<
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Tilting down passenger-side exterior
mirror – automatic curb monitor
Activating
1. Push the mirror selector switch into the
driver's mirror position, arrow 1.
1 Adjusting
2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor, refer to Tilting down passen­ger-side exterior mirror on page 51
3 Folding mirrors in and out
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir­ror and steering wheel memory on page 46.
*
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing against the outer edges of their mirror glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At driving speeds up to approx. 15 mph/ 20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by pressing button 3. This is an advantage, e.g. in car washes and narrow streets, or for moving mirrors that were manually folded in back into the correct position.
Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with
button 3, to prevent them from being damaged due to the width of the vehicle.<
Controls
2. Engage transmission position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger's side. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park­ing, etc.
Deactivating
Push the mirror selector switch into the passen­ger's mirror position, arrow 2.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the ignition is switched on.
Two photocells in the interior rearview mirror control this function. One is integrated into the mirror's lens, the other is located offset from this on the rear of the mirror housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do not attach any kind of stickers to the windshield in front of the mirror either.
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Illuminated vanity mirror in rear
1. Press button 1. The vanity mirror folds
down.
2. Pull the mirror downward slightly before
pivoting it.
Adjusting
Steering wheel heater*
Press the button.
When the steering wheel heater is operating, the LED in the button lights up.
3. Before folding mirror in, straighten it out and
then press upward.

Steering wheel adjustment

In order to prevent the risk of accident due to an unexpected movement, do not
adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions.
To save steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 46.
Assistance getting in and out
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the top and front position.
This automatic feature is governed by the driver's door and the ignition switch.

Programmable buttons

You can individually program the button on the steering wheel and the button next to the con­troller.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4. Select " button" or " button". Con-
tinue to press the controller until the desired function appears.
> "Recirc. air"
The supply of outside air is shut off contin­uously, refer to Automatic recirculated air control/recirculated air mode on page 105.
> "Navi info"
To repeat the most recent navigation sys­tem instruction, refer to Route guidance by voice instructions on page 145.
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> "Short info"
Display of the help and supplementary texts of the active menu for approx. 10 seconds, refer to page 21.
The " button" can also be programmed with the following functions:
> "AUTO P"
Activation/deactivation, refer to page 59.
> "NIGHT VISION"
BMW Night Vision activation and deactiva­tion, refer to page 98.
Rear seat screen
> "Mode"
You can choose between the output sources radio, CD player, and CD changer. It is necessary for one of these sources to have been activated.
> "FM" and "AM"
Switching between the FM and AM wave­bands, also refer to page 152.
*
:
Operating function
Press the button on the steering wheel or the
button next to the controller.
If you program the button on the steering
wheel with "AUTO P", you can conve­niently activate and deactivate Automatic Hold with the button, e.g. during parking. Details on Automatic Hold are provided starting on page 59.<
The setting of the button on the steering wheel is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Controls
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Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.<
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or
with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only be transported in the rear in child restraint sys­tems which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise, there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
Transporting children safely
system can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size.
With the exception of the driver's seat, all seats in your BMW comply with the recommenda­tions of the standard SAE J1819 for the safe securing of child restraint systems in motor vehicles.

Installing child restraint systems

Follow the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise the protective effect may be dimin­ished.<
Backrest width* on front passenger's seat
Before mounting a child restraint system
on the front passengers seat, the back­rest width adjustment must be open com­pletely. After installing the child's seat, no memory position may be called up; otherwise, the stability of the child's seat on the front pas­senger seat is reduced.<
1. Open backrest width completely, refer to
Front comfort seat adjustment on page 44.
2. Mount child's seat.
Child seat security
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side must be deactivated. Other­wise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint system. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.<
More information on Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags, refer to page 95.
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All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt
1. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
2. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
Child restraint system with tether strap
The attachment points for the upper retaining strap are only for attaching child
restraint systems; other uses can damage the attachment points.<
There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer to arrows.
Routing of the tether strap
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap through the bracket
of the head restraint.
3. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
4. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point.
LATCH child restraint fixing system*
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil­dren.
To attach a LATCH child's seat, follow the operating and safety instructions of the
child's seat manufacturer.<
If the vehicle is equipped with power seats in the rear, return these to their standard adjust­ment setting before using a LATCH child's seat, refer to page 45.
Rear seats
Controls
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Hook of the upper retaining strap
4 Attachment point
5 Rear shelf
6 Backrest
7 Upper retaining strap
Fold upward before using the mounting points.
The mountings for the LATCH child restraint fixing system are located at the points marked with the arrows. They are not visible from the outside.
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system.
Installation guide
The installation guide makes it easier to install the LATCH child's seat and at the same time protects the surface of the seats.
The installation guide is available at your BMW center. Always follow all instruc-
tions for operation and use provided by the manufacturer in the installation guide.<
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Firmly press the installation guide into the gap
between the upholstery on seat cushion and backrest, continuing until the two funnel­shaped guides snap into place in the LATCH child restraint fixing system in the seat.
Pull the installation guide to remove.

During trips

If the vehicle is equipped with rear side airbags, make sure that children riding in
the rear do not lean out of the child's seat
Transporting children safely
toward the door panels. Otherwise, injuries can occur if the side airbags are triggered.<
Child-safety locks for rear doors
safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 40. This switch also disables the power rear seat adjustment.
Incorrect or unsupervised adjustment of the power seats in the rear could lead to
bodily injury or damage to the child restraint system.<
Slide down the safety levers on the rear doors:
The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows and rear seats
If the vehicle is equipped with power seats in the rear, return these to their standard adjust­ment setting before using a child restraint fixing system, refer to page 45. When children are riding in the back, press the
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Driving

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Radio ready state is switched on. Individual electrical devices are ready for use.

Start/Stop button

current-consuming devices in order to mini­mize the drain on the battery.<
Ignition off
All of the indicator lamps on the Info Display go out. Only the selector lever indicator of the automatic transmission is still briefly displayed.

Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms;
otherwise, the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always move the selector lever into position P and engage the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running. Note the infor­mation provided on the Info Display.<
Controls
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several times switches the radio ready state or the igni­tion on and off.
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio ready state
Individual electrical devices are ready for use. The time and outside temperature appear on the Info Display.
Ignition switched on
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
When the engine is not running, please switch off the ignition and nonessential
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.
When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, start driving right away, at a moderate engine speed.
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Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the gas pedal halfway down when starting:
> The engine fails to start on the first attempt,
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for instance if it is very hot or cold.
> The engine is being started at extremely low
temperatures below +57/– 15 6, or at high altitudes above 3,281 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starts in rapid succession
or repeated starting attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is either left unspent or is insufficiently burned and there is a risk of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<

Switching off engine

When leaving the vehicle, always take the
remote control with you.<
With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the Start/Stop button. Radio ready state is switched on.
The transmission automatically shifts to posi­tion P: interlock.
Before driving into a car wash
The transmission remains in position N and the vehicle can roll when you perform the following sequence:
1. With Comfort Access: insert remote control
into ignition lock.
2. With the engine running, shift transmission
into position N.
3. Switch engine off.
4. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
The transmission will shift into position P:
> automatically after approx. 30 minutes
> if you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Pay attention to the messages on the Info Dis­play.
Removing remote control from ignition lock
Press in the remote control briefly; it pops part­way out. This procedure will also switch off the ignition if it is on.
Comfort function
To switch off the engine when the vehicle is sta­tionary, press the Start/Stop button for longer than approx. 2 seconds. The remote control pops partway out.

Parking brake

The concept
Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan­ical parking brake.
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked.
You can use the parking brake in two ways:
> Manually, by briefly pressing the button
> Automatically, by activating the Automatic
Hold mode, refer to page 59
An electrohydraulic mechanism then engages the parking brake to prevent the rear wheels from turning whenever you switch off the engine. When the engine is running, parking brake engagement is controlled by the brake sys­tem's hydraulic circuits, which act on the disc brakes in the front and rear wheels.
Brake pedal feel
The hydraulic brake system can produce a slightly different braking feel. Engagement may also be accompanied by activation noise – this is normal.
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Manual engagement
Briefly press the button, the word PARK appears on the Info Display.
When the parking brake is engaged, the indica­tor lamp on the Info Display lights up red, refer to page 12.
The remote control does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set.
It is only possible to disengage the parking brake with the ignition on.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, maintain pressure on the button. The indicator lamp on the Info Display lights up in red and a chime sounds, the brake lamps light up. The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you maintain pressure on the button. When you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approximately 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains engaged.
When leaving the vehicle, always bring the remote control with you; this precau-
tion prevents children from disengaging the parking brake, for example.<
Automatic Hold
You can activate the system after starting the engine; it then remains operational until the next time the engine is switched off.
This feature provides additional assistance dur­ing vehicle operation by automatically engaging and releasing the parking brake during stops at traffic lights, in stop-and-go traffic, etc. The vehicle is automatically held in place so as to suppress the tendency to creep when the transmission is in drive.
It also prevents the vehicle from rolling back­ward during uphill starts. The parking brake engages automatically when you stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
You can activate or deactivate Automatic Hold via the "Settings" menu in iDrive.
Activation/deactivation
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4. Select "AUTO P". Press the controller to
activate/deactivate the desired function.
Controls
Manual release
Briefly press the button with the ignition switched on. The indicator lamp on the Info Display goes out.
As long as the remote control is inserted
into the ignition lock, you can also release the parking brake after the engine has been switched off. This function is useful, for exam­ple, in automatic car washes, refer to page 123.<
> Automatic Hold is activated.
The green AUTO P status message on the Info Display indicates that the system is ready for operation.
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> Automatic Hold is deactivated.
The green AUTO P status message disap­pears from the Info Display.
You can program the programmable but-
Driving
ton on the steering wheel with the Auto­matic Hold function, refer to page 52. This gives you the option of being able to quickly activate or deactivate Automatic Hold without distract­ing your attention from the road.<
Driving
The parking brake engages automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop. The indicator lamp on Info Display lights up green.
To start off again, simply press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake is released automati­cally; the indicator lamp goes out.
Do not drive through an automatic car
wash with the Automatic Hold on and the engine running. Otherwise, the system will engage the parking brake the moment the vehi­cle comes to a stop.<
Parking
The parking brake engages automatically when you stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. The indicator lamp changes from green to red.
You can also release the parking brake
manually after the engine is switched off, as long as the remote control is in the ignition lock, refer to page 59. Y ou can use this function, for example, in a car wash. Automatic Hold is deactivated.<
When leaving the vehicle, release the
remote control from the detent in the igni­tion lock; this precaution prevents children from disengaging the parking brake etc.<
For your safety
Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when:
> the engine is switched off
> the system detects that the driver's seat is
not occupied while the engine is running
> the hood is opened while the engine is run-
ning
> the luggage compartment is opened while
the engine is running and the transmission is in reverse
> and when the parking brake is used to brake
the vehicle to a stop during driving
The indicator lamp changes from green to red, and the indication AUTO P on the Info Dis­play disappears.
Before starting off again, briefly press the but­ton to disengage the parking brake manually, refer to page 59, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 59.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, always move the automatic transmission's selector lever to position P and make sure that the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could start to roll if you fail to take these precautions.<
Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated whenever the system detects any tendency for the wheels to spin in response to slippery road surfaces. Pay attention to the messages on the Info Dis­play. For additional information, refer to Check Control on page 80.<
Releasing parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or elec­trical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually.
Before manually releasing the parking
brake and each time you park the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 62. Be sure to pay attention to the information on the Info Display. If circumstances should force you to park on a steeply inclined road surface, it is essential to take additional precautions against inadvertent rolling, e.g. by using the chock, refer to page 215. Otherwise, there is the danger of the vehicle rolling, depending on the incline.<
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If it becomes necessary to also unlock the
transmission lock of the automatic transmis­sion, follow this sequence:
1. If necessary, start by releasing the parking
brake manually.
2. Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to page 64.
Jump starting and tow starting information, refer to page 219 and the pages that follow.
What you will need
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Unlocking tool
3 10 mm open-end wrench
You will find the required tools in the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 212.
Insert the release tool into the screwdriver han­dle as shown in the illustration.
Releasing
3. Fit the open-end wrench onto the hexago-
nal section of the release tool. Insert the release tool counter to the spring force until the stop is reached, press and rotate in the arrow direction 2 until it notice­ably engages and meets a perceptible resistance.
4. Without releasing, continue to turn counter
to the mechanical resistance of the drive unit in the arrow direction 2 until you can feel a significant increase in the force of the resistance.
To prevent possible damage to the rear brakes, always make sure that
the parking brake is completely released before driving the vehicle.<
5. Return the tools to their places.
6. Return the spare tire cover and the floor mat
to their original locations.
Have a malfunction corrected only by a
BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. Only techni­cians can return the parking brake to normal operational status after it has been released manually in response to a malfunction.<
Following manual release, the actual sta-
tus of the parking brake may deviate from that displayed by the indicator lamp.<
Operation after interruptions in power supply
The parking brake can only be used again
if it was manually released due to an inter­ruption in the supply of electrical power. Other­wise, the function of the parking brake is not guaranteed and there is a danger of the vehicle rolling despite the parking brake being engaged.<
Controls
1. Remove the floor mat and the cover above
the spare tire.
2. With the attached screwdriver handle,
insert the release tool into the opening, arrow 1.
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Once the electrical power supply has been
restored, you can again use the parking brake:
With the ignition on and the vehicle stationary, briefly press the button
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> Initializing the disengaged setting.
> Engaging: the system registers the new
status and the brake setting is initialized. The indicator lamp on Info Display lights up green.
> Releasing: the parking brake is ready for
operation. The indicator lamp on the Info Display goes out.
three times at intervals of approx. 5 seconds. This executes the fol­lowing initialization sequence:

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also shift manually using the button on the steering wheel, refer to page 63.
Transmission range selection
P R N D
Selecting transmission range
> Only engage transmission positions D, R,
or N when the engine is running: interlock.
> With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shiftlock.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start off. Activate Auto­matic Hold to suppress the tendency to creep, refer to page 59.<
Displays on Info Display
P R N D S or M1 to M6
The transmission range is indicated, and in the manual mode, the gear currently engaged.
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The engaged position is indicated on the Info Display.
Selecting D, R or N
Lightly pull selector lever and engage desired position:
> N Neutral:
To resistance point, arrows N.
> D Drive:
Downward past resistance point, arrow D.
> R Reverse:
Upward past resistance point, arrow R.
The selector lever immediately returns to the
center position when released.
Selecting P
Press button P.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are locked.
Transmission automatically shifts into P as soon as you switch off the engine
unless N is selected and the remote control is in the ignition lock, refer to page 58.<
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
You can select this position, for example, in car washes. The vehicle can roll.
Transmission remains in N even after the
ignition is switched off whenever you leave the remote control in the ignition lock. This function is useful in automatic car washes, etc. After approx. 30 minutes the system automati­cally shifts into position P. Pay attention to the messages on the Info Display. Switching off engine, refer to page 58.<
D Drive, automatic position
This is the mode recommended for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are avail­able.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in posi­tion D.
Kick-down
The kick-down mode provides maximum accel­eration. Press the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Sport program and manual operation
Controls
Press button 1 on the steering wheel. The sport program is activated and S appears on the Info Display. This program is recom­mended for a performance-oriented driving style.
Press button 1 again to switch into the manual mode and then into the automatic program again.
In the manual mode, the Steptronic changes gears when one of the buttons 2 on the front or back of the steering wheel is briefly pressed. The Info Display shows the manual ranges M1 through M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, the system will not execute a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev. In this case, the requested gear appears briefly on the Info Display, followed by the current gear.
Press button 1 again to switch back into the automatic program.
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Manually releasing transmission lock
In the event of a power supply interrup-
tion, e.g. with a drained or disconnected battery or when there is an electrical malfunc­tion, the transmission lock must be released
Driving
manually; otherwise, the rear wheels are locked and the vehicle cannot be towed.<
When manually releasing the transmis-
sion lock, depress the brake pedal; other­wise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling when the transmission lock is manually released.<
The transmission lock should only be released for towing. Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually release the parking brake, follow this sequence:
1. Start by manually releasing the parking
brake, refer to page 60.
2. Then proceed to manually releasing the
transmission lock.
Releasing
1. Use the vehicle key to release the cover
panel beneath the instrument panel by turn­ing the lock counterclockwise, then fold down the cover.
2. Pull out the release lever with the loop 1
until it locks into place: the transmission lock is unlocked.
Reengage the transmission lock after parking the vehicle at its destination. Oth-
erwise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Engaging locks
1. Disengage the release lever by pressing it
together with the red locking lever, refer to arrow.
2. Guide the release lever all the way back into
its original position – the transmission lock is engaged once more.
3. Fold up and lock the cover panel again. Now
– and not before – the key may be removed.
Once the transmission lock has been
engaged, the message in the Info Display should disappear, and the symbol on the Info Display should change from N to P. Otherwise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Jump starting and tow starting information, refer to section starting on page 219.
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Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Using turn signals
Move the lever beyond the resistance point.
If you wish to manually control the shut-off of the turn signal, then only push the lever to the resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamps signals the failure of a turn signal
lamp, possibly in the trailer when towing.<
Temporarily signaling
Push the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point and release; the turn signal flashes three times.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or for brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera
5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system reverts to operation in the intermit­tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.
The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
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Controls
Rain sensor
The rain sensor controls the wiper operation as a function of the rain intensity. It is located on the windshield, directly in front of the inside rearview mirror.
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Activating rain sensor
Driving
Briefly press the button, arrow, the wipers move once across the windshield. The LED lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel 5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Briefly press the button again, arrow. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes­ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield, headlamps and BMW Night Vision camera*
The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period.
With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head­lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter­vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty. Otherwise, you could damage the pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles and the wind­shield itself in the area around the wipers are heated automatically when the ignition is switched on.
Pivoting wipers into folded-out position
This position is important for changing wiper blades or when folding wiper arms away from windshield to prevent blades from sticking in the event of frost.
1. Switch off the engine and remove the
remote control from the ignition lock.
2. Press the wiper lever upward past the resis-
tance point and maintain pressure for about 3 seconds until the wipers stop in a roughly vertical position: pivot into the folded-out position.
After folding the wipers back against the wind­shield you will need to reactivate the wiper sys­tem:
1. Switch on radio ready state.
2. Briefly press wiper lever downward. The
wipers return to their retracted position and are ready for normal operation.
To prevent damage to the wipers, always fold them back against the windshield
before switching on either the radio ready state or the ignition.<

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly closed con­tainers well out of the reach of children. Always follow the instructions for use provided on the containers.<
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.<
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Windshield and headlamp washer
system
One lever for all functions
Capacity: 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.

Programmable cruise control

The concept
The programmable cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle maintains and stores the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column.
You can also use the multilevel preset mode to store six desired speeds for later selection with the lever, refer to page 67.
This feature assists you in quickly adapting the vehicle speed to specific road conditions, e.g. changes in speeds limits.
Do not use the programmable cruise con-
trol when unfavorable conditions do not permit you to drive at a constant speed, e.g. when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or under poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, or a loose road surface. If you do, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.<
1 Maintaining speed, storing, and accelerat-
ing
2 Maintaining speed, storing, and decelerat-
ing
3 Interrupt or deactivate cruise control
4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining speed, storing, and accelerating
Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. The pointer 5 in the speedome­ter indicates this speed, refer to Displays in speedometer on page 68. Each time the lever is pressed again briefly, the speed is increased by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
Push the lever to the resistance point for a longer time: The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. The system maintains and stores your current speed as soon as you release the lever.
Press the lever past the resistance point if no desired speeds 6 are stored: The pointer 5 jumps to the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h and then further, as long as the lever is held. The speed then indicated is reached and stored.
The vehicle may accelerate beyond the preset speed on steep downhill stretches where the engine's braking action alone may not be suffi­cient to slow the vehicle. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient.
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Maintaining speed, storing, and
decelerating
Pull the lever, arrow 2: Functions in the same way as 1, except that the vehicle speed is decreased.
Driving
Interrupting the cruise control
Briefly press the lever up or down, arrow 3.
In addition, cruise control is interrupted auto­matically:
> when you apply pressure to the brake pedal
> when you shift the automatic transmission
into position N
> when the DSC control is operative
lever until you have reached your desired speed:
> Press or pull the lever to the resistance
point again: the pointer slowly moves.
> Press or pull the lever past the resis-
tance point again: the pointer jumps to the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h and then further, as long as the lever is held.
3. Press the button 4 for approx. 3 seconds.
The stored desired speed is indicated by a mark 6.
If six desired speeds have already been stored, please delete at least one of them before adding another.
Resuming stored speed
Briefly press the button 4: The vehicle accelerates back to and maintains the stored speed.
Displays in speedometer
5 Pointer for stored speed
> Cruise control activated
> Cruise control deactivated
6 Mark for stored desired speed in the multi-
level function
Storing desired speeds
With vehicle stationary
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever
past the resistance point: Now you can move the pointer 5 with the
While driving
1. Press, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever
past the resistance point.
2. Press the button 4 for approx. 3 seconds.
The current speed is applied as the desired speed and displayed with 6.
If all of the marks 6 flash twice, this indicates that six desired speeds have already been stored. You must then delete at least one of them before adding another.
Deleting desired speeds
1. Select corresponding desired speed 6,
refer to section below.
2. Press button 4 for approx. 3 seconds.
Activating multilevel preset mode
Press, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever past the resistance point.
The current driving speed is maintained, stored and displayed by the pointer 5.
Selecting desired speed
Press, arrow 1, or pull, arrow 2, the lever past the resistance point: The next desired speed is selected.
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Deactivating system
> Press the lever up or down, arrow 3 for
approx. 3 seconds
> or switch off the ignition.
The stored speed 5 is deleted, however the stored marks 6 are retained.

Active cruise control*

The concept
With active cruise control you can select a desired speed which is not only automatically maintained when driving on open roadways, but also varied to maintain a selected distance set­ting as slower traffic is encountered.
Active cruise control represents a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on highways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Especially on longer trips, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly.
In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active cruise control will, within the scope of given possibilities, adjust your vehicle's speed auto­matically so that you can flow with the traffic without having to make constant adjustments. If, for example, while cruising at the selected speed, you begin to approach a slower vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the system will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your selected distance setting between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. You can vary the distance, which is additionally speed-dependent. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automatically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. The vehi­cle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to signal a following driver to take action. In addi­tion, it may be necessary for the vehicle to downshift to maintain the distance setting selected. If the vehicle ahead speeds up or
when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehi­cle will accelerate to the speed you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears as needed. This setting is also maintained on steep stretches, but the vehicle speed can fall below this on uphill grades if the engine output is insufficient to maintain speed.
Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning
system.<
Since this active cruise control system is
a new technology and operates differ­ently from conventional cruise control systems to which you may be accustomed, you are strongly urged to read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Pay special attention to the information contained in the Things to know about active cruise control section begin­ning on page 72.<
Brake pedal feel
> When the system brakes and you also
depress the brake pedal, a somewhat differ­ent braking feeling results.
> Any noises produced during automatic
braking are normal.
Applications
As with conventional cruise control systems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibility, alertness and awareness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise control­ling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off-ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, service/ parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Adapt the
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desired speed to traffic conditions, control both
your driving speed and safe following distance, and remain ready to brake at all times. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Oth-
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erwise driving situations can arise that consti­tute an accident hazard. The minimum desired speed is 20 mph or 30 km/h, the maximum is 110 mph or 180 km/h.
One lever for all functions
Increasing desired speed
Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is dis­played. The speed then displayed is stored and reached on clear roads.
> Each time the lever is briefly pressed to the
resistance point, the desired speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
> Each time the lever is briefly pressed past
the resistance point, the desired speed increases to the next multiple of 5 mph or 10 km/h.
Decreasing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed.
These functions are operated in the same man­ner as increasing your desired speed.
1 Store and increase desired speed
2 Store and decrease desired speed
3 Deactivate system, refer to page 71
4 Resume stored desired speed and dis-
tance, refer to page 71
5 Select distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 70
Maintaining current speed
Briefly press, arrow 1, or briefly pull, arrow 2, lever.
The current driving speed is stored and main­tained, and briefly displayed on the speedome­ter, refer to arrow.
Selecting distance
> Up:
To increase distance
> Down:
To decrease distance
The selected distance is displayed in the speedometer.
Distance 1
Distance 2
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Distance 3
This distance is always set when the system is used for the first time after starting the engine.
If the system is deactivated, then it is nec-
essary for the driver to actively intervene by braking and possibly swerving. Otherwise, there is the danger of an accident.<
Distance 4
Use good judgment to select the appro-
priate following distance given road con­ditions, traffic, applicable laws and driving rec­ommendations for safe following distance; failure to do so can constitute an accident haz­ard.<
Deactivating cruise control
Press the lever up or down. The displays in the speedometer go out.
In addition, the system is automatically deacti­vated:
> when the speed is reduced to below 20 mph
or 30 km/h due to a traffic situation
> when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> when the system does not recognize any
objects for an extended period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoulder or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 72
> when you actuate the parking brake during
driving
> when you shift the transmission into posi-
tion N
Background lighting
You can switch off the backlighting of the speedometer and tachometer when the system is deactivated if no other functions are being displayed, e.g. the advance warning field in the tachometer, refer to page 75, or the route guid­ance of the navigation system.
To do so, press the lever up or down for approx. 1second.
Resuming stored desired speed and distance
Press button 4: The displays appear in the speedometer.
When you switch off the ignition, the stored desired speed is deleted.
Info Display screen contents
1 Stored desired speed display
2 Lights up: vehicle detected ahead
3 Selected distance to vehicle driving ahead
4 The selected desired speed is displayed for
a short time, refer to page 70
If the display ACC --- mph/ACC --- km/h
appears briefly in the speedometer, then conditions required for operation may not cur­rently be fulfilled. Retrieving Check Control messages, refer to page 81.<
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Warning lamps
The display flashes and a chime sounds. The system asks you to intervene
Driving
maneuver. The active cruise control cannot automatically restore the distance to the vehicle driving ahead. The display does not relieve you of the respon­sibility for adapting desired speed and driving style to traffic conditions.
by braking or with an evasive
Automatic intervention by ABS or DSC. The active cruise control intervenes by braking until you actively intervene.
Things to know about active cruise control
Radar sensor
Heavy rain and also dirt, snow, or ice can limit the detection of vehicles ahead. If needed, clean the radar sensor under the front bumper. When doing so, be particularly careful in remov­ing layers of snow and ice.
If the sensor is not aligned properly, the active cruise control cannot be activated.
As with conventional cruise control sys-
tems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibility, alertness and aware­ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off­ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering inter­changes, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable
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legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you.<
Always remember that the range and abil-
ity of the system do have physical limita­tions. It will not apply the brakes or decelerate your vehicle when there is a slow-moving vehi­cle, stopped vehicle or stationary object ahead of you, for example when approaching a traffic light or a parked vehicle. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motorcycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the system will neither automatically brake, nor
provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that
every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alertness.<
When your vehicle is actively following a vehicle in front of you, if the vehicle ahead speeds up or the lane ahead becomes clear, then your vehi­cle will accelerate to the speed you have selected. Be aware that changing to a clear, unobstructed lane may also result in accelera­tion of your vehicle.
Be certain to deactivate the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway off-
ramp.<
Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle actually in the lane next to you. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. If the sys­tem reduces vehicle speed below 20 mph/ 30 km/h or if D SC/ABS is engag ed while driving , the system will automatically deactivate.
Remember, the system cannot stop your
vehicle. In addition, the system is deacti­vated whenever the driver applies the vehicle brakes, shifts the transmission from drive/D to neutral/N, or deactivates DSC. After any deacti­vation, the system will no longer automatically activate the vehicle brakes, which means the driver must intervene and resume manual brak­ing. You should then reactivate the system only when you are fully aware of the prior speed and distance settings.<
Active cruise control may brake when you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must constantly monitor traffic and inter­vene if necessary.
When you switch off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is fully switched off, too, and any settings you have selected are can­celed.
Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle moves from an adjacent lane into your lane, active cruise control will not detect this vehicle until it is fully in your lane ahead of your vehicle.
Behavior in curves
Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val­leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec­ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control might react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either
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case, you can choose to overcome the deceler-
ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Driver interventions
Driving
Anytime the driver presses down on the
accelerator pedal, any automatic braking action by the system is interrupted until the pedal is fully released. After doing this, release the accelerator and the system again controls your cruising speed and distance setting. While driving with the system activated, resting your foot on the accelerator pedal will cause the sys­tem not to brake even if necessary. Be certain that floormats or other objects on the vehicle floor do not interfere with movement of the accelerator pedal.<
While active cruise control is capable of
braking your vehicle automatically when you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys­tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. The system cannot stop your vehicle. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehicle braking system. Therefore, the system cannot decrease your speed for large differences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Examples: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.<
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Everything under control

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

Controls
1 Outside temperature display, clock
2 Odometer
3 Trip odometer
4 Press button:
> with ignition switched on to reset trip
odometer
> with ignition switched off to briefly dis-
play odometer, outside temperature, and time
Outside temperature display, clock, date
The outside temperature and the time displays are active with the ignition lock in radio ready state or higher.
You can change the units of measure, 7/6, in the "Settings" menu, refer to page 84.
Setting the clock, refer to page 84.
The date is displayed in the assistance win­dow
*
, refer to page 21.
Setting date, refer to page 84.
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+3 6, a signal sounds and a message appears on the Info Dis­play. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/ +36, ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
fully, e.g. on bridges and shaded roadways; oth­erwise, there is an increased accident risk.<
Odometer and trip odometer
The display area is also used for the computer and the Check Control.
Regardless of the current display, you can briefly display the odometer for a short time by briefly pressing button 4. You also reset the displayed trip odometer to zero by pressing and holding the button.
Check Control, refer to page 80. Computer, refer to page 76.

Tachometer

The orange advance warning field, arrow, is dis­played as a function of the engine temperature. The segments disappear in sequence as the engine temperature increases.
Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the orange advance warning field whenever possible.
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Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display.
Checking coolant level, refer to page 208.

Computer

Everything under control
Requesting functions
You can use the buttons in the turn signal lever to display the computer information on the Info Display.
1 Info Display on left
2 Info Display on right
A new function appears each time you briefly press the button.
Displays on Info Display
The display sequence:
> Fuel gauge
> Range and distance to destination
The display sequence:
> Odometer
> Energy Control/current fuel consumption
> Average fuel consumption
> Average speed
> Time of arrival
Hiding messages
Maintain pressure on button 1 to hide the com­puter display. Briefly press the button again to return to the last display.
It is not possible, though, to hide a Check Control message.<
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automatically once the fuel level falls into the reserve range. The tanks still contains the following quantities of fuel:
> 750i/Li: approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters.
> 760i/Li: approx. 3.1 gallons/12 liters.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are driv­ing in mountainous areas, for example, the indi­cator may fluctuate slightly.
After reaching the reserve quantity, the Info Display can no longer be hidden.
However, you can still display the remaining range.<
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/ 88 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 196.
Refuel well before the tank is empty. If you drive down to the last drop, engine
functions are not assured and damage can occur.<
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Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. It is projected by taking into account the driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
When your cruising range falls below 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel. Other-
wise, engine functions are not assured and damage can occur.<
The computer only registers refueling amounts greater than approx. 1.3 gallons/5 liters.
Distance to destination
When you enter a destination into the naviga­tion system, refer to page 131, or manually enter a distance in the computer, refer to page 78, prior to departure, then the system displays the remaining distance to your desti­nation.
The system automatically adopts the distance to your destination on the route recommended by the navigation system.
When you enter a destination into the
navigation system, any manual distance entries will be overwritten once the vehicle has traveled approx. 1,640 ft/500 m of the calcu­lated distance.<
For different route segments
You can display the average speed and average fuel consumption for two different route seg­ments:
> refer to Displays on Control Display below
> refer to Trip computer on page 78
Time of arrival
A display of your estimated time of arrival is available whenever you enter a destination into the navigation system, refer to page 131, or enter the distance manually into the computer, refer to page 78, prior to departure.
A prerequisite for this is that you have the time set correctly, refer to page 84.<
Displays on Control Display
You can also access the computer via iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select "BC" and press the controller.
Controls
Energy Control/current fuel consumption
Shows the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini­mum exhaust emissions.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is determined for the time during which the engine is running.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine off are not included in the calculations of aver­age speed.
You can reset value for average fuel consump­tion and average speed, refer to Resetting val­ues, page 78.
> Anticipated arrival time at destination and
remaining distance:
> To enter a distance into the computer
manually, refer to Entering a distance manually
> To enter a destination into the naviga-
tion system, refer to page 131
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Average speed
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Resetting values
You can reset values for the average speed and average fuel consumption:
1. Activate the relevant menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
This also resets the respective information shown on the Info Display.
3. Select " BC" and press the controller.
Entering a distance manually
1. Select "To dest." and press the controller.
Everything under control
2. Turn the controller to set the distance to the
destination.
3. Press the controller to save the setting.
The distance to the destination is automatically predetermined when using the navigation sys­tem route guidance, refer to page 143.
Using voice command system
{On-board computer}.
Trip computer
The trip computer can be used, e.g. for a vaca­tion trip.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
> Departure time
> Driving time
> Distance traveled
> Average fuel consumption
> Average speed
To switch trip computer on/off and reset all val­ues: Select "START / RESET" and press the con­troller.
To deactivate trip computer: Select "STOP" and press the controller.

Service required

The distance or time period remaining until your next service briefly appears when you switch on the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine your vehicle's current service requirements by
reading out the data stored in the remote con­trol.<
With BMW Assist enabled, information regard­ing maintenance status of your vehicle or infor­mation regarding legally mandated inspections is automatically transmitted before the relevant
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deadline, refer to Automatic service notification
on page 189.
Additional information
You can view additional information on service and maintenance procedures on the Control Display.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Condition Based Service does not con-
tinue counting down to the next service during periods when the vehicle is stored with the battery disconnected or the battery switch in the OFF position. It is therefore important, independent of the dis­play, to change the brake fluid at least every 2years. The same is true for other time-dependent maintenance procedures.<
Controls
The display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures, as well as legally­mandated inspections.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally-man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please arrange for a service appointment at the earliest available opportunity.
The service deadline has already passed.
You can view more detailed information about every entry:
Select the entry and press the controller.
Deadlines for scheduled legally mandated inspections, displaying and entering
Make sure the date and time are always set cor­rectly, refer to page 84; otherwise, CBS Condi­tion Based Service cannot function correctly.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select and press the controller.
4. Select "State inspection" and press the
controller.
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5. Turn the controller to select appointment
input.
6. Press the controller.
The month is highlighted.
7. Turn the controller to adjust the setting.
8. Press the controller to save the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to adjust the setting.
10. Press the controller to save the setting.
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11. "STORE DATE" is selected. Press the con-
troller to save the setting. The date entry is saved.
The list of entries is resorted by date.

Check Control

The concept
Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and generates a message if a malfunction occurs in the monitored systems. A Check Con­trol message of this kind includes indicator or warning lamps on the Info Display and possibly an acoustic signal and text messages on the Info Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
Control and warning lamps can light up in vari­ous combinations and colors.
Display on Info Display
If the deadline for your next state vehicle inspection is approaching, the remaining dis­tance and time will appear briefly when you switch on the ignition.
Your Service Advisor will determine your vehicle's current service requirements by
reading out the data stored in the remote con­trol.<
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Explanatory text messages
Text messages on the Info Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps shown.
Viewing stored Check Control
messages
Using CHECK button
1. Press and hold:
The first stored message is displayed.
You can view additional information regarding most Check Control messages, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and action required, refer to Viewing additional information on page 81.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
An acoustic signal sounds at the same time.
To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Some Check Control messages remain dis­played until the related malfunction is rectified: they cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur simultaneously, then the Check Control messages are displayed in sequence.
Other Check Control messages are hidden after roughly 20 seconds, but remain stored in mem­ory.
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2. Briefly press the button:
A new message appears each time you press the button.
Viewing additional information
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select "CHECK" and press the controller.
The stored status reports appear on the display.
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4. Select a message and press the controller.
To exit the menu:
The arrow is selected. Press the controller.
Display of malfunction urgency
Depending on the status of the monitored systems, the symbol in the status line is dis­played in different colors.
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Yellow or red
Malfunctions are present in the monitored sys­tems. Depending upon how serious the prob­lem is, a supplementary message may also appear on the Control Display.
The symbol also indicates the status of the ser­vice requirements, refer to Symbols on page 79.

Speed limit

You can enter a speed and a Check Control message will indicate when you have reached this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your speed has dropped to at least 3 mph/5 km/h slower than this speed limit since the last warning.
Displaying, adjusting, or changing limit
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
4. Select "SET" and press the controller.
Displays after trip completion
Selected malfunction reports generated during the trip are shown again consecutively when you switch off the ignition.
Even with the ignition and display off, you can display the messages on the Info Display:
Press the CHECK button for approx. 8 seconds, refer to page 81. The stored status reports appear again in the display. If several messages are present, you can continue to briefly press the CHECK button to view them in succession.
The Check Control function is terminated:
> automatically after a brief period
> if you press the CHECK button again for
approx. 8 seconds.
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5. Turn the controller to adjust the limit.
6. Press the controller to save the setting.
Applying your current speed as limit
Select and press the controller. The system applies your current speed as the limit.
Activating/deactivating limit
Select "ON / OFF" and press the controller. When the speed limit is switched on, "ON / OFF" is highlighted.
Limit on Info Display
Taking an intermediate time reading
Select "INTERM. TIME" and press the control­ler. This intermediate time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count.

Assistance window for onboard data

If, for instance, the advance warning field in the tachometer is activated, refer to page 75, then the speed limit will be indicated by a warning field in the speedometer, refer to arrow.

Stopwatch

Starting and stopping
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select and press the controller.
4. Select and press the controller. The stop-
watch is reset to 0 and starts.
5. Select and press the controller.
This stops the timer. Press the controller again to reset the stop­watch to zero.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch
is running. The stopwatch continues to run in the background.<
Controls
You can select any of the following computer functions for display in the assistance window:
> Computer
> Trip computer
> Speed limit
> Stopwatch
Adopting display
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Car Data".
3. Select "BC" and press the controller.
4. Select " Split" and press the controller.
The function appears in the assistance win­dow.
You can also choose to view brief help texts explaining selected menu items, refer to page 21, or the travel route with a navigation system, refer to page 130.
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Settings on Control Display

Setting units of measure and display format
You can change the units of measure used in the displays of fuel consumption, distances and temperatures as well as the display format for the time and date.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Units" and press the controller.
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4. Select the menu item that you wish to
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a listing of your selection options.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
3. Select "Language" and press the controller.
4. Select and activate the desired language.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Time and date
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Clock" and press the controller.
Setting language
You can select a different language for the text displays.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
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Setting time
1. Select "Time" and press the controller.
The first time setting is activated.
2. Turn to adjust the setting.
3. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The next setting is selected.
4. Adjust the remaining settings. After the last
adjustment, the time is stored.
Setting date
1. Select "Date" and press the controller.
The first date display setting is activated.
2. Turn to adjust the setting.
3. Press the controller to adopt the setting.
The next setting is selected.
4. Adjust the remaining settings. After the last
adjustment, the date is stored.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Hour signal activation
You will hear four tones just before the top of each hour.
Select "Memo" and press the controller. The symbol indicates the menu that is cur­rently activated.
Setting brightness
You can set the brightness of the screen.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Screen" and press the controller.
4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
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5. Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting and press the controller to accept the setting.
Under unfavorable conditions, e.g. in bright surroundings, the brightness con-
trol of the screen might not be immediately rec­ognizable.<
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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PDC Park Distance Control*

The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking. Audible signals and an optical display indicate that you are approaching an object in front of or behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, four ultrasonic sensors are provided in each bumper. The range of these sensors is approx. 6 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning begins to sound for the sensors at the front and at the two rear corners at approx. 24 in/60 cm, and for the center rear sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed; oth­erwise, the system may sound the warning of physical obstacles too late.<
Automatically activating
The system starts to operate automatically approx. 1 second after you engage the trans­mission position R with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
Wait this short period before proceeding.
Manual activation

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Manual deactivation
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system switches off and the LED goes out. You can reactivate the system manually as needed.
Signal tones
An intermittent signal indicates the distance of the vehicle from an object being approached. Thus, an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle will be indicated by a signal tone from the left rear speaker, etc. As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. The signal tone becomes continuous once the distance to the nearest object falls below roughly 1 ft/30 cm.
An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx. 3seconds:
> if you remain in front of an object that was
only detected by one of the corner sensors
> if you drive parallel to a wall
Malfunction
The LED in the button flashes and a message appears on the Info Display. PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To prevent this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using high-pressure washers, do not spray sensors for long periods and keep the sprayer at least 4 in/10 cm away from the sen­sors.
Press the button, the LED lights up.
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PDC with visual warning
You can also have the system show distances to objects on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away are displayed there before a signal tone begins to sound.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4. Select "PDC pic." and press the controller.
This activates the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as PDC is acti­vated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
sors before or after a continuous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be detectable. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may also prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.<

Driving stability control systems

Your BMW is equipped with an extended array of systems designed to enhance and maintain vehicle stability under extreme conditions.
ABS Antilock Brake System
ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even during hard braking. This increases active driving safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the engine. For information on safe braking, refer to page 123.
CBC Cornering Brake Control
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering response when braking while cornering or when braking during a lane change.
Electronic brake-force distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure a stable braking behavior.
Controls
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the vehicle and any objects always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. The system's detection of objects is also subject to the physical limits that apply to all forms of ultrasonic measurement, such as those encountered with tow bars and trailer couplings, as well as thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low objects already indicated, such as curb edges, may enter the blind spot of the sen-
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost and thus helps to achieve the short­est possible braking distance during full brak­ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro­vided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when starting off and accelerating. DSC also
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detects unstable driving conditions such as
fishtailing or sliding of the vehicle's front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle safely stay on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by applying the brakes in the individual wheels.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with DSC. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Do not reduce the additional safety mar­gin by taking unnecessary risks.<
Deactivating DSC
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "DTC" and press the controller for at
least 3 seconds.
The indicator lamp comes on: DSC is deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC is a version of DSC that is optimized for forward momentum in special road conditions. The system ensures maximum forward momentum, but with limited driving stability. Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:
> When driving on snow-covered uphill
grades, in slushy snow or on uncleared, snow-covered roads
> When rocking a stuck vehicle free or when
starting off in deep snow or on loose ground
> When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "DTC" and press the controller.
The LED for "DTC" and the DSC indicator lamp on the Info Display light up. DTC Dynamic Trac­tion Control and DSC Dynamic Stability Control are deactivated together. Interventions promot­ing stability and forward momentum will no longer be carried out.
To promote enhanced operating stability, reac­tivate DSC again as soon as possible.
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Activating DSC
Select "DTC" and press the controller. The LED on the Control Display and the DSC indicator lamp on the Info Display go out.
For control purposes
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces.
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The LED for "DTC" and the DTC indicator lamp on the Info Display light up.
For control purposes
The indicator lamp flashes: DTC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp comes on: DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Select "DTC" and press the controller. The LED on the Control Display and the DTC indicator lamp on the Info Display go out.

Dynamic Drive

The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti­mizes vehicle stability during cornering and evasive maneuvers.
Active stabilizers at the front and rear axles form the basis for Dynamic Drive. Suspension com­pliance adapts to suit driving conditions, vary­ing from performance-oriented during corner­ing to smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle is traveling in a straight line. During vehi­cle operation, the system continuously runs through closed-loop control cycles lasting only fractions of a second.
The system assumes operational status each time you start the engine.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message appears on the Info Display.
A malfunction has occurred in the Dynamic Drive system. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
If a malfunction occurs, please remember
to adapt your speed accordingly, espe­cially in curves. The suspension will be noticeably softer and the vehicle will display a greater tendency to tilt during cornering and in crosswinds.<
If a Check Contro l message indicates an oil loss, stop as soon as possible at a suitable location and switch off the engine. Do not continue driv­ing, contact your BMW center.

Self-leveling suspension*

Malfunction
The warning lamp for self-leveling sus­pension lights up yellow and a message
appears on the Info Display. A malfunction has occurred in the level control system. Stop driving and check the vehicle:
> The vehicle is considerably lower at the rear
than at the front, possibly also on one side, at the rear left compared to the rear right.
> The ground clearance is reduced or the
driving comfort is noticeably reduced.
> The position of the vehicle is normal, but a
malfunction is indicated.
Drive to the nearest BMW center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. Drive with appropriate caution in the meantime.

EDC Electronic Damping Control*

If the influencing variables such as road surface quality or operating conditions such as steer­ing, braking etc. change, the damping automat­ically adjusts to the new conditions.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4. Select "EDC" and press the controller.
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There are two programs.
With each press of the controller, you can switch back and forth between "Comfort" and "Sport".
Comfort program
The Comfort program is suitable for use throughout the vehicle's entire speed range and regardless of load.
Sport program
You should select the Sport program for consis­tently performance-oriented response from shock absorbers and steering.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor*

The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla­tion pressures in the four mounted tires as you drive. The system triggers an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in rela­tion to the pressure in another tire.
When a loss of pressure occurs, the rolling radius changes and with it, the rotational speed of the wheels. This change is detected and sig­naled as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
To ensure the reliable signaling of a flat tire, the system must be initialized at the correct tire inflation pressure.
The initialization must be repeated after every correction of the tire inflation pres-
sure and after every tire or wheel change.<
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System limits
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate sudden severe tire damage caused by
outside factors and does not detect a natural, even pressure drop in all four tires.<
In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> When the system has not been initialized.
> When driving on snow-covered or slippery
road surfaces.
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip
in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration.
> When driving with snow chains
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.
Initializing system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes. Do not initialize the system
*
when driving with snow chains
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Select "Settings".
2. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
3. Select "Tires: FTM" and press the control-
ler.
The initialization menu appears.
4. Start the engine, but do not begin to drive.
5. Select "Reset tire pressure" and press the
controller.
During the initialization, "Reset will be com­pleted while driving. A tire pressure loss cannot be detected while resetting. Status: resetting FTM…" appears on the Control Display.
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6. Start driving.
It takes at least 10 minutes before the Flat Tire Monitor is once again able to detect and report a flat tire.
The initialization is completed during driving. Then the message "1. Correctly adjust pres­sure in all tires (also after a tire change). 2. Select "Reset" (while stopped, with ignition on or engine running) Status: active" appears on the Control Display again.
To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red and a message appears on the Info Display. In addition, a signal sounds. A flat tire or a
major air loss has occurred.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Identify the damaged tire.
If identification is not possible, con­tact your BMW center.<
3. Replace the damaged tire, refer to Chang-
ing wheels on page 214.
Run-flat tires*
1. Cautiously reduce the vehicle speed to
below 50 mph/80 km/h. Avoid sudden brak­ing and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run­flat tires, refer to page 204, do not
continue to drive. Continued driving after a flat tire can result in serious accidents.<
2. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
may not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
3. In the event of a total loss of inflation pres-
sure, 0 psi/kPa, or obvious tire damage, you can estimate the possible distance for con-
tinued driving on the basis of the following guide values:
> With low load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km.
> With medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km.
> With full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart­ment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distances, and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations or loud noises occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop at a suitable location as soon as possible; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come off and cause an accident. Do not continue driving, contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up yellow and a message appears on the Info Display. The Flat Tire Monitor has failed. Have
the system checked as soon as possible.

TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*

The concept
TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system indicates if the tire inflation pressure has dropped considerably in one or several tires.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure.
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Always use wheels with TPM electronics; oth-
erwise, the system cannot be assured of func­tioning properly.
Reset the system again after each correc­tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
System limits
TPM cannot warn you of sudden serious tire damage caused by external influ-
ences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi­cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
If a wheel without TPM electronics has been mounted or if the TPM experiences temporary interference from other systems or devices that use the same radio frequency, then the system is inactive and unable to report a flat tire.
Status display on Control Display
The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires.
TPM takes into account the fact that the tire pressure changes during driving. A correction is only required if the color of the TPM display indicates that it is necessary.
Gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire.
Reasons for this can include:
> TPM is in the process of being reset
> Temporary interference due to systems or
devices that use the same radio frequency
> Malfunction
Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correc­tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.<
The reset process is completed during driving and can be interrupted at any time. When driv­ing resumes, the process resumes automati­cally.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button to open the start
menu.
2. Move the controller toward "Settings".
3. Select "Vehicle" and press the controller.
4. Select "Tires: TPM" and press the control-
ler.
Green
The tire pressure matches the learned set state.
"Status: TPM active" is displayed on the Con­trol Display.
One wheel is yellow
There is a flat tire or a major drop in inflation
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pressure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the Control Display.
All wheels are yellow
There is a flat tire or a major drop in inflation pressure in several tires. A message appears on the Control Display.
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5. Start the engine, but do not begin to drive.
6. Select "RESET" and press the controller.
7. Select "YES" and press the controller.
8. Start to drive.
The tires are shown in gray and "Status: Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
After a few minutes of driving, the newly cor­rected inflation pressures in the tires are adopted as the set-point values to be moni­tored. The resetting process is completed dur­ing driving. The tires are shown in green on the Control Display and "Status: TPM active" is dis­played again.
If a flat tire is detected during the reset-
ting and adoption of the tire inflation pres­sures, all tires are shown in yellow on the Con­trol Display. The message "Status: Tire low!" is displayed.<
Low tire pressure message
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A message appears on the Control Dis­play. In addition, a signal sounds. A flat
tire or a major air loss has occurred.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with standard tires or run-flat tires.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC on the side of the tire, refer to page 204.<
Standard tires
1. If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden-
tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.
2. Replace the damaged wheel or wheels,
refer to Changing wheels on page 214.
The spare wheel is equipped with the neces­sary TPM electronics and when mounted, will also be monitored once the system has been reset.
Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a workshop that is familiar with handling TPM and works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.
Run-flat tires*
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer­ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run­flat tires, refer to page 204, do not
continue to drive. Continued driving after a flat tire can result in serious accidents.<
2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guide values:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 95 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart­ment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop as soon as possible; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con­tinue driving, contact your BMW center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and then lights up continuously. The tires
are shown in gray on the Control Dis­play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can be detected. Have system checked.
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A message like this is displayed in the following
situations:
> When a malfunction is occurring.
Have the system checked.
> When a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.
> When TPM is experiencing temporary inter-
ference from other systems or devices that use the same radio frequency.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla­tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety fea­ture, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illumi­nates a low tire pressure indicator lamp when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure indicator lamp comes on, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han­dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte­nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
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maintain correct tire pressure, even if underin­flation has not reached the level to trigger illumi­nation of the TPMS low tire pressure indicator lamp.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure indicator lamp. When the system detects a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the mal­function indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres­sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction indicator lamp after replac­ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to func­tion properly.

Brake force display

Left: normal braking.
Right: heavy braking.
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Airbags

The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Head airbags
3 Side airbags in front and rear
4 Knee airbags
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 43.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side air­bag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The knee air­bags help protect the legs against impact against the cockpit.
The airbags are deliberately not triggered in every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci­dents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Never modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the airbag system. This cate­gory includes the upholstery in the center of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars along with the sides of
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the headliner. Do not attempt to remove or dis­mantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components directly after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of airbag genera­tors executed only by a BMW center or a work­shop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per­sonnel and has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emer­gency or undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warnings and information about the airbags is also provided on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval­uating the impression on the occupied seat sur­face of the front passenger seat. The system appropriately activates or deactivates the front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side.
The current status of the front passenger
airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front passenger airbags in the following.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, pay attention to the safety information and follow the handling instructions under Transporting children safely,
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refer to page 54.
In certain sitting positions, teenagers and adults can deactivate the front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side; when this occurs, the indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags lights up. In these cases, change the sit­ting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired status cannot be produced by changing the sitting position, have the person ride in the back. Do not place slip covers, seat cushions, beaded mats, or other objects on the passenger seat that are not specifically recom­mended by BMW. Do not lay objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise, a correct evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be assured.<
> The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. The front, knee, and side airbags on the front passenger side are not activated in this case either.
Operational readiness of the airbag system
Operating state of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags indicates the operational status of the front, knee and side airbag on the front passen­ger side depending on whether the seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp lights up when a child
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properly seated in a child restraint system intended for the purpose is detected on the seat. Front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are deactivated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient height is detected on the seat. Front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated.
Once the radio ready position is reached, the warning lamp lights up briefly, thus indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
> Warning lamp does not light up from radio
ready state.
> Warning lamp lights up continuously.
Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately in case of a malfunction; otherwise, there is a danger that the airbag system may not respond in the expected manner in an accident despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<

BMW Night Vision*

The concept
BMW Night Vision is a driver assistance system that is designed to provide enhanced vision for certain objects at night. This can be especially helpful for detecting people and larger animals. When objects are detected, the driver may be able to take appropriate action sooner. For example, the driver may identify and detect the presence of persons or animals in the road ahead or off to the sides and can be more alert, slow down or stop, blow the horn, etc. The
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driver can decide which actions are appropriate
and then react accordingly.
A certain area in front of the vehicle is viewed by an infrared camera and a generated image is shown on the Control Display. The resulting thermal image shows the relative heat radiation of the objects present in the camera's field of view. Warmer objects appear brighter and cooler objects appear darker. Contrast is dependent on the temperature difference between the objects and the background and on the amount of heat radiation of the object itself. As a result, it is quite possible that a per­son is not continually recognizable as a person in shape, since the thermal radiation can be affected by different clothing which blocks heat loss. Objects with little temperature difference to the surrounding area, or little heat radiation are less noticeable, for example in cold weather.
Any improvement in detection depends on many factors such as the object size and tem­perature compared to the surroundings, or other nearby objects, the visual recognition skills of the driver, weather conditions, and other factors.
Driving hints
With the system active, periodically but briefly, glance at the thermal image on the Control Dis­play to notice objects that could be people or larger animals. The glance should be similar to glancing at the rear view mirror. Do not stare at the image for long periods while driving, as this will take your attention away from the road. If you notice an object of interest ahead, be pre­pared to slow down or stop, blow the horn, or take other appropriate action.
System limits
The system is designed to supplement but not replace forward vision through the windshield. The driver is responsible for safe driving at night. BMW Night Vision is not designed to be used as a continuous viewing window for driv­ing at night.
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can operate without limitations. BMW Night Vision operation is subject to physical and environ­mental limitations that will reduce the ability of the system to detect and display a clear thermal image. Some of the situations in which these limitations can occur are:
> on steep hilltops or depressions and in tight
curves
> in tunnels, as the contrast is inherently low
> when the camera lens is dirty
> in dense fog, heavy rain or snowfall
> when displaying very hot objects such as
transformers, car exhausts etc.
> when the image briefly freezes during nor-
mal system adjustment.
BMW Night Vision's potential benefits
can be limited by the driving style of the driver, the size and relative temperature of the detected objects, dirt or contamination on the camera lens, adverse weather like snow, rain or fog, and other factors not mentioned here. It will always be the driver's responsibility to drive at a speed and in a manner that recognizes potential hazards and to adjust accordingly. BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace­ment for driver responsibility or for adapting to the visibility conditions and the traffic situation. The forward view illuminated by the headlamps must always be the basis for making safe driv­ing decisions; otherwise, a safety risk will result.<
Controls
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Activating BMW Night Vision
1. Turn the light switch to position 2 or 3, refer
to page 100.
2. When the low beams are switched on:
> Press the button.
> Press the button.
Programming button on the steering wheel, refer to page 52.
The image will be displayed on the Control Dis­play after a few seconds. Depending on the last mode selected, either the normal or full screen image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, a still image is displayed at certain intervals for fractions of a second. This is normal and not an indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a
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speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are on.
BMW Night Vision is not available on the rear screen. When the system is active,
neither the navigation system nor BMW Assist can be started from the rear screen.<
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
> Press the button.
> Press the button.
> Press the button.
> Make a selection with the controller, i.e.:
change the radio station or make a phone call. For iDrive details, refer to page 16.
Selecting settings
1. Activate BMW Night Vision.
2. Press the controller to display the menu
items.
3. Select the menu item and press the control-
ler:
> "Zoom":
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in.
> "Curve mode":
Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the image section fol­lows the course of the road to some degree.
> "Full screen":
The image is shown on the entire Con­trol Display.
> "Contrast":
The contrast of the screen can be adjusted, refer to page 172.
> "Brightness":
The brightness of the screen can be adjusted, refer to page 172.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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