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Owner's Manual
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M6
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW M6.
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 M6'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 M6 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
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© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 012 118 US English II/05, 06 03 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 206.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 7 Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Voice command system
Controls
28 Opening and closing 39 Adjustments 48 Transporting children safely 50 Driving 59 Everything under control 70 Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
80 Lamps 84 Climate 90 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
98 Things to remember when driving
Mobility
168 Refueling 170 Wheels and tires 175 Under the hood 180 Maintenance 182 Replacing components 191 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
198 Technical data 201 Short commands of voice command
system
206 Everything from A to Z
Navigation
106 Starting navigation system 107 Destination entry 118 Destination guidance 123 What to do if …
Entertainment
126 On/off and tone 130 Radio 139 CD player and CD changer
Communications
148 Telephoning 161 TeleService, BMW Assist
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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Notes
We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.
Should you want to sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find information on BMW, e.g. 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.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice command system.
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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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The individual vehicle

When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip­ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all equipment offered for the BMW M6.
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. In iso­lated cases it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
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For your own safety

Maintenance and repairs
Notes
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte­nance and repair methods. Have corresponding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works accord­ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri­ately trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subse­quent damage and related safety hazards.<
California Proposition 65 Warning
California law requires 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.<
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 the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and sys­tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer­tified automotive part.<
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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 U.S. customers
The following applies only 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 (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 1-800-327-4236 (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
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may tele­phone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Trans­port Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
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At a glance
At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's
operating environment. The section will also
assist you in becoming acquainted with the
control concepts and options available for
operating the various systems.
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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Opening and closing windows 37
2 Folding exterior mirrors in and out
3 Adjusting exterior mirrors 43
Automatic parking function 44
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Turn signals 56
High beams, headlamp flasher 81
High-beam assistant
Roadside parking lamps 81
Check Control 64
Computer 60
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5 Shift paddles 54
6 Buttons on steering wheel
Mobile phone
> Press: accepting and ending
call, starting dialing selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
> Press longer: redialing
Volume
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14 Releasing hood 175
15 Opening luggage compartment lid 33
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for
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Head-Up Display
Parking lamps 80
Low beams 80
Automatic headlamp control 80 Adaptive Head Light High-beam assistant
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81
At a glance
Activating/deactivating voice command system
Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbers
MDrive, call up individual settings 46
Individually programmable 45
7 Instrument cluster 12
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10 Ignition lock 50
11 Horn: entire surface
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Windshield wipers 56
Rain sensor 57
Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 50
Steering wheel adjustment 44
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Instrument lighting 83
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Cruise control 57
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Instrument cluster

Cockpit
1 Indicator lamps for turn signals
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Tachometer 59
5 Engine oil thermometer 60
6 Display for
> Computer 60
Engine oil level 176
> Indicator and warning lamps 64
> Speed of cruise control 58
7 Displays for
> Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic 53
> Check Control message present 64
> Odometer and trip odometer 59
> Date and remaining distance to be
driven for service requirements 63
> High-beam assistant
8 Fuel gauge 60
9 Resetting trip odometer 59
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Indicator and warning lamps

The concept
function or the appropriate actions to take, refer to page 64.
In cases of corresponding urgency, this infor­mation is immediately displayed when the associated lamps light up.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in the display area 1 indicate that the associated functions are activated or deactivated:
MDrive 46
At a glance
Indicator and warning lamps can light up both in the display area 1 and in the display 2 in various combinations and colors.
When the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, some lamps are checked for proper operation and light up briefly in the pro­cess.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con­trol Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps displayed.
Handbrake set 52
Handbrake engaged for Canadian models
Parking lamps/low beams 80
M Dynamic Mode 72
High beams/headlamp flasher 81
Lamp flashes: DSC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 72
You can consult Check Control for additional information, e.g. regarding the cause of a mal-
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Around the center console: controls and displays

Cockpit
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1 Microphone for handsfree mode for
telephone and for voice command system*22
2 Reading lamps 83
3 Initiating
4 Interior lamps 83
5 Indicator lamp
airbags 76
6 Control Display 16
7 Hazard warning flashers
8 Central locking system 32
9 Automatic climate control 84
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an emergency call 191
for front passenger
Temperature setting, left/right 84
Automatic air distribution and volume 85
Cooling function 86
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 87
Recirculated-air mode 87
Maximum cooling 86
13 Drive for audio CDs 126
14 Entertainment sound output on/off
and adjusting volume 126
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16 Bracket for cup holder 93
17 Controller 16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four directions
18 Activating voice command system
19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17
20 Drivelogic of Sequential Manual
Transmission 54
21 EDC Electronic Damping Control 73
22 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 71
23 M Engine Dynamic Control POWER 55
Heated seats 43
PDC Park Distance Control
Flat Tire Monitor 73
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Residual heat mode 87
Switching off automatic climate control 87
Air volume 86
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 86
Rear window defroster 84
10 Changing
> radio station 126
> track 126
11 Ejecting
> navigation DVD
> audio CD 126
12 Player for navigation DVD in Professional
navigation system 106
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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 section provides an introduction to basic menu

Controls

navigation. The control of individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
1 Control Display
2 button
Opening the start menu
3 Controller
You can use the controller to select menu items and change settings by:
> moving in four directions, arrows 4
> turning, arrow 5
> pressing, arrow 6
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To avoid becoming distracted and unnec-
essarily endangering both your own vehi­cle's occupants and other road users, never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
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Menu overview

Communication
> Telephone
> BMW Assist* or TeleService
Navigation or onboard information
> Navigation system
> Onboard info, e.g. for displaying of the
average fuel consumption
Entertainment
> Radio
> CD player and CD changer
Climate
> Air distribution
> Automatic program
> Parked car ventilation
menu
> Switching off the Control Display
> Tone and display settings
> Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for MDrive, or
settings for the central locking system
> Display of service requirements and dates
for statutory emission and vehicle inspec­tions
> Settings for the telephone
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Basic operation

From radio readiness, refer to page 50, the fol­lowing message is shown on the Control Dis­play:
To clear the message: Press the controller. This displays the start menu.
On vehicles with a single drive, the message automatically disappears after approx. 10 sec­onds.
Start menu
You can call up all the functions of iDrive using five menu items.
At a glance
Opening start menu
Press the button.
To open the start menu from the menu:
Press the button twice.
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Opening menu items of start menu
iDrive
Displays in menu
From the start menu, you can call up the four menu items Communication, Navigation, Enter­tainment, and Climate by moving the controller left, right, forward, or back.
You can open the menu by pressing the con­troller.
Comfort opening of menu items
Convenience opening offers you the option of:
> Opening a menu item of the start menu in
the view last selected
> Direct switching between Communication,
Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button
To do so, move the controller in the corre­sponding direction and hold it for longer than approx. 2 seconds.
1 Each menu is divided into fields. The cur-
rently selected field appears brighter.
2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu
item of the start menu:
Communication
Navigation or onboard info
Entertainment
Climate
menu
1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
2 Arrows indicate the possibility of accessing
other menu items that are not currently vis­ible.
3 Settings are displayed graphically or
numerically.
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Operating principle at a glance
Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view.
You can view the individual steps under Set­tings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to page 68.
At a glance
1 Selecting menu item:
> Turn controller; marking moves
> Menu items shown in white can be
selected by marking
2 Activating a menu item:
> Press controller
> New menu items are displayed or
function is carried out
3 Selecting a menu item: refer to 1
4 Changing between fields:
> Briefly move controller left, right, forward
or back
> Release controller
> Active field appears lighter
5 Adjusting settings:
> Turn controller
> Graphic display, numerical value or text
displays can be changed
> Confirmation by changing field
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Status information

iDrive

Assistance window*

1 Display for:
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD
> Telephone
Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network
> "BMW Assist"
Existing voice connection with a service from BMW Assist
2 Entertainment sound output off
3 Display for:
> New entries present in "Missed calls"
> Roaming active
4 Telephoning
phone is logged-on in the vehicle
Mobile phone network reception strength, display dependent on mobile phone
5 Time
Other displays: When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice command sys­tem*, the status information is temporarily hid­den.
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in "Communication":
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:
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possible if the mobile
Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window:
> the computer or the trip computer
> the arrow or map view with a navigation
system
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> the current position
Selecting displays
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
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2. Select a menu item.
3. Press the controller.
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Switching assistance window on/off
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
2. Select "Assist. window off" and press the
controller.
To switch on, change to the assistance window and press the controller.

Switching Control Display on/ off

1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Display off" and press the control-
ler.
At a glance
To switch on, press the controller.
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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.
Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. This frees you of having to use the controller.
The voice command system transforms your spoken commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
The voice command system includes a special microphone.
Voice command system
The microphone is located near the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 14.
Prerequisite
In order to enable identification of the com­mands to be spoken, use iDrive to set the lan­guage for the voice command system. Setting iDrive language, refer to page 69.
Symbols in Owner's Manual

Voice commands

Activating voice command system
1. Press the button.
This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice command system can respond to com­mands.
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates the responses of the voice command system.
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2. Say the command.
The command is displayed on the Control Display.
This symbol is shown on the Control Display
when you can input additional commands.
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If no other commands are possible, then oper-
ate the equipment using iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console or
{Cancel}
Commands
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read aloud the possi­ble commands related to the selected menu item on the Control Display. To have the system list the possible com­mands:
{Options}
For example, if you have selected "CD", the system will read aloud the possible commands for operating the CD player and the CD
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changer
.
Opening help
{Help}
An example: selecting a track
1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if
necessary.
2. Press the button on the steering wheel
or in the center console.
3. {Entertainment}
The system says: {{Entertainment}}
4. {CD}
The system says: {{CD player switched on}}
At a glance
Using alternative commands
There are often several commands for running a function, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Turn radio on}
Running functions directly with short commands
You can use short commands to carry out cer­tain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 201.
Opening start menu
{Main menu}
5. Press the button on the steering wheel
or in the center console.
6. Select a track, e.g.:
{Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}}
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Notes

The mobile phone can also be operated with voice commands, refer to
page 156.<
For voice commands, bear the following in mind:
> Say the commands and numbers smoothly
and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses. This also applies to spelling when entering the destination.
> Always say the commands in the language
of voice command system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the
usual pronunciation of the station name.
> For entries in the voice-activated phone
book, only use names in the language of the
Voice command system
voice command system and no abbrevia­tions.
> Keep the doors and windows closed to pre-
vent interference from ambient noise.
> Avoid background noises in the vehicle
while speaking.
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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,
both for driving and for your own safety,
comfort and convenience, are described here.
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Opening and closing

Keys/remote control

1 Remote control with integrated key
Opening and closing
2 Spare key
3 Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-
ment
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a battery which is automatically charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer distance with each remote control at least twice a year to keep the battery charged. For comfort access remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 37.
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 Personal Profile, page 29.
Information on the required maintenance is also stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in remote control, page 180.
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, the
Integrated key
Press the button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Hotel function, refer to page 33
> Driver's door, refer to page 32
> Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33.
New remote controls
To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new remote controls with an integrated key are available at your BMW center.
Spare key
Store the spare key in a safe place such as your wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and integrated key of the remote control fit the same locks.
Adapter for spare key
The adapter is required so that the vehicle can be started with the spare key or radio readiness can be switched on.
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Remove the adapter from the holder in the
glove compartment and slide the spare key into the adapter before use.

Personal Profile

The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences. Per­sonal Profile 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 you will always find your BMW set to your own personal settings even if another person with his/her own remote control and settings has used the vehicle since the last time you drove it. The individual settings are stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the specified pages.
> When unlocking with the remote control,
either unlock only the driver's door or unlock the entire vehicle, refer to page 30
> Locking the vehicle after a short time or
after starting to drive, refer to page 33
> Assigning the programmable button on the
steering wheel, refer to page 45
> Individual settings for MDrive, refer to
page 46
> Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 69
> Units of measure for consumption,
route/distances, temperature and pres­sure, refer to page 69
> Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 69
> 12h/24h clock mode, refer to page 68
> Date format, refer to page 69
> Drivelogic driving program in the Sequential
mode, refer to page 54
> Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-
tance Control
> Selection and brightness of the display for
the Head-Up Display
> Air distribution, temperature in the upper
body region, and intensity for the automatic climate control, refer to page 85
> Adjusting the voice instructions for the des-
tination guidance of the navigation sys­tem
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, refer to page 121
The most recent settings for the following are also called up during unlocking:
> Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page 40
> Audio sources, setting volume and tone,
refer to page 127
> The display of the stored stations for the
radio, refer to page 130
> The volume setting for the telephone, refer
to page 152
*
, refer to page 70
*
, refer to page 77

Central locking system

The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera­tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system either locks or unlocks all of the fol­lowing:
> Doors
Controls
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> Compartment in the front center console
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
> via the remote control
> via the door lock
> with comfort access
These actions operate the anti-theft system at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps are also switched on and off with the remote control. The alarm system the same time.
Opening and closing
You can find more detailed information on the alarm system
on page 35.
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via the door handles
is armed/disarmed at
Operating from inside
Via the central locking button, refer to page 32. The fuel filler door front center console are not locked, refer to page 32.
In the event of a serious accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. The haz­ard warning flashers and interior lamps are also switched on.
and the compartment in the

Opening and closing: from outside

Using remote control
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out­side at all times.<
You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
7. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
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Unlocking
Press the button. Use it to unlock the vehicle according to current settings.
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8. Press the controller.
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Convenience opening mode
Press the button longer:
The windows are opened.
Locking doors
Press the button.
Switching on interior lamps
With vehicle locked: 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 switch off alarm: press any button.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button for approx. 1 second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard­less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
A previously locked luggage compart-
ment lid is also locked again after closing. During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is sufficient clearance.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation signals for locking or unlocking.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
Controls
6. Select the desired signal.
7. Press the controller.
The signal is activated.
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 28.
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
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> 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.<
Using door lock
Opening and closing
When unlocking
1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler door.
2. A second turn of the key unlocks the pas-
senger door and luggage compartment lid.
Convenience operation
The windows can also be operated with the door lock.
Turn and hold the key in the positions for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<

Opening and closing: from inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti­vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
You can also set the situations in which the vehicle is locked.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
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6. Select a menu item:
> "Relock door if not opened"
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle after a short time when no door has been opened.
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> "Lock after driving"
The central locking system automati­cally locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive.
7. Press the controller.
The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Unlocking and opening doors
> Either unlock both doors at the same time
with the button for the central locking sys­tem and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull the door handle for each door twice: the
first pull unlocks the door, and the second one opens it.
Locking doors
> Use the central locking button to lock both
of the doors simultaneously, or
> Press down the lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the remote control with you when you leave the vehicle; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out­side at all times.<

Hotel function

The hotel function locks the compartment in the front center console and the luggage com­partment lid separately and disconnects them from the central locking system. If you hand over the remote control without the integrated key, refer to page 28, e.g. at a hotel, then this prevents access to the luggage compartment and to the compartment in the front center con­sole.
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration, until the key slot points in the direction of travel and then remove: The hotel function is activated after subsequent locking or unlocking of the vehicle. The system locks the luggage compartment lid and the compartment in the front center console and disconnects them from the central locking sys­tem.
Manual release
In order to manually unlock the compartment in the front center console in the event of an elec­trical malfunction, turn the key all the way to the right until it reaches the stop.
If unlocking was manual, return the lock to the home position, i.e. all the way back to
the left, before reactivating the hotel function.<

Doors

Automatic soft closing*
To close the doors, merely press it closed gen­tly. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; as otherwise injuries may
result.<

Luggage compartment lid

During opening, the luggage compart­ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
there is sufficient clearance.<
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Opening from inside
Press the button: The luggage compartment lid opens, provided that it is not locked or the hotel function is not activated, refer to the above section.
Opening and closing
Opening from outside
If you use the lock to open the luggage
compartment lid while the alarm system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. To prevent this, you should deactivate the alarm before­hand. If the alarm has been triggered accidentally, switch off the alarm, refer to page 35.<
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear; other­wise, injuries may result.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem or press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens.
Manual release
The luggage compartment lid lock is located under the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to page 28, fit the luggage-compartment lid lock.
Turn the key toward the right up to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens.
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Emergency release
Pull lever in luggage compartment. The lug­gage compartment lid is unlocked.

Luggage compartment

There are four lashing eyes on the inner corners of the luggage compartment for securing lug-
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gage nets position. Also refer to Securing cargo, page 101.
or securing straps to fix luggage in
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Alarm system

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> To the opening of a door, the hood, or the
luggage compartment lid
> To movements in the vehicle interior: inte-
rior motion sensor, refer to page 35
> To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruptions in battery voltage
Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system:
> by triggering 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.
You can open the luggage compartment lid, even with the system armed, by using the button of the remote control, refer to page 31. When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it is once again locked and monitored.
Switching off alarm
> Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 30, or
> insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
the hazard warning flashers
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys­tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to mon­itor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 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.
> The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the sys­tem was armed.
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The alarm system reacts, for example, if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
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Interior motion sensor
The condition for proper operation of the inte­rior motion sensor is closed windows.
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:
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> In stacking garages
> When transporting on car-carrying trains
> 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 vehicle is unlocked and locked again.

Comfort access*

Opening and closing
Comfort access enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote con­trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior.
Comfort access supports the following func­tions:
> Unlocking/locking vehicle
> Comfort locking
> Opening luggage compartment lid
separately
> Starting engine
Functional requirement
> The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid
can only be locked if the vehicle detects that the remote control you are carrying 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 vehicle
detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote control
You can control the functions mentioned previ­ously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Before doing so, please familiarize yourself with the informa­tion on opening and closing, starting on page 28.
The special features when using comfort access are described below.
Should as short delay occur when open-
ing or closing the windows, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.<
Unlocking
Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control is detected in the interior after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock disengages, refer to page 50.
Locking doors
> For the driver's door, touch the area high-
lighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your fin­ger for approx. 1 second.
> For the passenger's door, touch the area
highlighted in the picture, arrow 3, with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the but­ton.
Please make sure that the ignition and all
current consumers are switched off before locking to save the battery.<
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Comfort locking
Hold a finger or the back of the hand on the sur­face, arrow 2 or 3.
The windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the
hand from the door handle stops the closing process immediately.<
Replacing battery
The remote control for comfort access contains a battery which must be replaced occasionally.
1. Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page 28.
Opening luggage compartment lid separately
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem. This corresponds to pressing the button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the
luggage compartment is detected inside the locked vehicle after the luggage compart­ment lid has been closed, then the luggage compartment lid opens again. The hazard warn-
*
ing flashers flash and a signal
sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 50.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni­tion if a remote control is located on the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni­tion lock, refer to page 50.
If you take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.
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2. Remove cover.
3. Insert new battery with positive side facing
upward.
4. Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec­tion point or to your BMW center.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for example, operate the windows and injure them­selves.<
Opening, closing
Malfunction
The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine after this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
> Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open for as long as you hold down the switch.
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> Press the switch beyond the resistance
point: The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the opening move­ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.
For information on using the convenience oper­ation mode at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 31 or 32.
For information on comfort closing with comfort access, refer to page 37.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows with the
Opening and closing
remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the doors has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will imme­diately stop moving the window prior to lower­ing it slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system,
inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the pinch protection system. In this case, the window will respond to forces beyond a defined threshold by opening only slightly. If you pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold i t there, the pinch protection system will be deactivated. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, as otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.<
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con­tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seat position plays an important role in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to fol­low the instructions contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 48.
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 instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the knee and front airbags are triggered. Make sure that occupants do not rest their head on the side or head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.<
Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju­ries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum­stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi­tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem­porary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 75.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in 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.<
Head restraints, refer to page 41.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air­bags complement the safety belt as an addi­tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has four 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 in 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 may 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 upward periodically to readjust the ten­sion across your lap in order to avoid a reduc­tion in the retention effect of the safety belt.<
Safety belts refer to page 42.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and the
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ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident. On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt the backrest too far toward the rear. Failure to observe this precaution can prevent the belt from providing effective protection against injury, as the passenger could slide under the belt in an accident.<
Also follow the instructions regarding damage to the safety belt on page 43.
Adjustments
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 39.<
1 Inclination
2 Longitudinal direction
3 Height
4 Backrest
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
> Increase or decrease curvature:
Press front or rear of switch.
> Move curvature up or down:
Press top or bottom of switch.
Thigh support
You can also adjust the thigh support manually: pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the longitudinal direction.

Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory

5 Backrest width
6 Lumbar support
Adjusting lumbar support
You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
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You can store and select three different adjust­ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir­rors and steering wheel.
The adjustments of the thigh support and the backrest width are not stored in the memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer
to page 50.
2. Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering-wheel positions.
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3. Press the button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
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.<
Convenience mode
1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness, refer to page 50.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1,
2 or 3.
The system immediately cancels the adjust­ment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons.
The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel is immediately interrupted if you briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any direction, refer to page 44.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
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5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door
opened".
Safety feature
1. Close the driver's door and switch ignition
on or off, refer to page 50.
2. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the button was pressed inadvertently: press the button again; the LED goes out.
Activating with remote control
The last positions of the driver's seat, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested:
> Request when unlocking vehicle
> Request when opening driver's door
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
8. Press the controller.
To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
When using this feature, always make
sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do so, any persons or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.<

Front head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident.
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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 height
Adjustments
> To raise: pull the head restraint upward.
> To lower: slide the head restraint down-
ward.
To reach the lowest position, press the button, refer to arrow 1.<
Adjusting tilt angle
Swivel the head restraints.
Removal
1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the
head restraint.
Only remove head restraint when no pas-
senger is seated in the respective seat, as otherwise you will be in violation of the law. Reinstall head restraint before passengers use the respective seat.<
Releasing backrest
Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest for­ward. The lever is designed so that the safety belt can be hooked onto it. This enables you to fasten the safety belt more conveniently.

Safety belts

To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 39.<
Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air­bags complement the safety belt as an addi­tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Installation
Insert head restraint into the sockets and adjust.

Getting in back

Before starting to drive, fold backrests
back, otherwise there is the danger of accident due to an unexpected movement of the seat.<
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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 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 39.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and passenger seat*
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig­nal sounds. At the same time, an addi-
tional message appears on the Control Display. Please check whether safety belts are being worn correctly.
The safety belt memory is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti­vated if objects are placed on the passenger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the event of loads caused by accidents
or other damage: replace the belt system including the safety belt tensioner and any child restraint systems, and have the belt anchor points checked. Have this work carried out only by a BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately trained personnel. Otherwise cor­rect operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<

Heated seats

Controls
The temperature setting advances one step in its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit.
To switch off: Press the button longer.

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 on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased acci­dent risk.<
1 Adjustments
2 Switching to the other mirror or to the
automatic parking function
3 Folding mirrors in and out
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir­ror and steering wheel memory on page 40.
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Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing against the outer edges of their mirror glass.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors in and out up to a speed of approx. 20 mph/ 30 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mir-
Adjustments
r or s t ha t h a ve be en ma nu a ll y f ol de d- in b ac k i nt o the correct position. Folded-in mirrors automat­ically fold down at a speed of approx. 25 mph/ 40 km/h.
Tilting down passenger-side mirror – automatic parking function
Activating
1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
Automatic functions
> Below a certain outdoor temperature, both
exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on.
> When the vehicle is moving forward, the
interior and exterior mirrors dim as a func­tion of the incoming light.
The interior mirror is provided with two photo­cells to control its automatic dimming function. One is integrated into the mirror glass, refer to arrow, while the other is located at a position slightly offset from this on the back 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. Also do not attach stickers to the windshield in front of the mirror.
2. Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-
tion 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
Slide switch into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2.

Steering wheel

Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
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The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions.
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Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, page 40.
Electric steering wheel lock
The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati­cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 50.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
Programmable button on steering wheel
You can program the button individually.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Steering wheel button" is selected and press the controller.
A list of different functions appears:
> "Navigation voice instructions"
Voice instructions of the navigation sys­tem
*
> "Air recirculation on / off"
Permanently shutting off outside air, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 87
> "Mute on / off"
Mutes the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
Switches the Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"
Display/hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers displayed
> "Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source
5. Select the desired function unit and press
the controller.
*
Operating function
Press the button on the steering wheel.
If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for the button:
> To switch voice instructions on/off:
Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds.
> To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button.
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MDrive

With MDrive you can configure several individ­ual settings for your vehicle on the Control Dis­play and activate them simultaneously with the
button on the steering wheel.
Configuring settings
With the ignition switched on you can change the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.
Adjustments
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Move the controller forward if necessary so
that the marking is located in the upper field. Turn the controller until "MDrive" is selected and press the controller.
> "EDC"
Programs of the Electronic Damping Control, refer to page 73
> "DSC"
Dynamic Stability Control and M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 71
> "POWER"
Programs of the M Engine Dynamic Control, refer to page 55
> "Head-Up Display"
Views of the Head-Up Display, refer to page 77
You can reset all settings for MDrive to their default values:
> "Reset to default"
5. Select the desired function.
6. Press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-
ting.
*
The functions contained in MDrive are dis­played:
> "SMG Drivelogic"
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic: shifting modes and Drivel­ogic driving programs, refer to page 54
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"Unchanged" retains the current setting made outside of MDrive.
8. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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Activating settings
Press the button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The settings made on the Control Display for the functions
contained in MDrive are active.
Pressing the button again deactivates MDrive.
If the indicator lamp flashes after pressing
the button, MDrive was unable to react, as the ABS Antilock Brake System or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is currently control­ling the vehicle stability. Press the button again when the indicator lamp no longer flashes.<
Even with MDrive activated, you can change individual settings outside MDrive, e.g. with the buttons in the center console. To reactivate all settings made for MDrive on the Control Dis­play: press the button twice.
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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.
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, size and weight.
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 child-restraint system manufac-
turer's instructions for the selection, installation and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise the degree of protection they offer may be reduced.<
Backrest width on front passenger seat
Before mounting a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, the backrest width adjustment must be open completely.<
1. Adjust the backrest width to the fully open
position, refer to page 40.
2. Install 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 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.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 76.
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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. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.
3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
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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
Rear seats
There are two additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer to arrows.
Placement of tether strap
1. Fold anchor fitting into upright position.
2. Push head restraint downward.
3. Guide tether strap over head restraint and
hook onto anchor fitting.
The mountings for the LATCH child-restraint fixing system are located under the points marked with the symbols. They are not visible from the outside.
Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child­restraint fixing system.
Controls
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.<
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Driving

Ignition lock

Driving
Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock.
> Radio readiness switches on.
Some electrical devices are ready for oper­ation.
> The electric steering-wheel lock audibly
disengages.
Before moving the vehicle, insert the
remote control into the ignition lock; otherwise, the electric steering-wheel lock will not be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be steered.<
Removing remote control from ignition lock
Briefly press in the remote control; it pops out slightly.
> The ignition is switched off if it was still
switched on.
> The electric steering-wheel lock audibly
engages.

Start/Stop button

Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several times switches the radio readiness or the igni­tion on and off.
Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed and the
selector lever in position N starts the engine.<
Radio readiness
Some electrical devices are ready for operation. The last information of the onboard computer selected is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is automatically switched off:
> when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> with comfort access
sitive surface on the door handle, refer to Locking doors on page 36
Ignition on
All current consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are dis­played in the instrument cluster, refer to page 59.
Please switch off the ignition and the cur­rent consumers which are not required
when the engine is not running to save the bat­tery.<
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by touching the sen-
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Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru­ment cluster go out.
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Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,
otherwise the inhaling 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. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run­ning, move the selector lever into the N position and set the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle can begin to roll.<
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, begin to drive immediately at a moder­ate engine speed.
Do not press the brake pedal as long as
you do not want to start the engine. The engine starts immediately when you briefly press the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed.<
1. Depress brake pedal.
2. Place selector lever in position N.
3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.
The system responds by automatically engag­ing the starter for a certain period and automat­ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, shift back to
the last selector lever position selected, refer to the instrument cluster display or the selector lever. Then select the position N. You cannot start off with the hood open.
When the engine is cold, the exhaust system has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys­tem design.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated starting attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned at all or is burned inade­quately and there is a danger of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter.<
Special starting conditions
Depress the accelerator pedal halfway when starting the engine in the following situations:
> The engine fails to start on the first attempt,
e.g. if it is very hot or cold.
> The engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. +5 7/– 15 6, at high altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.

Switching engine off

Do not remove the remote control from
the ignition lock while the vehicle is roll­ing, otherwise the steering wheel lock would engage while steering. When leaving the vehicle, always take the remote control with you. When parking on a downhill incline, apply the handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll away.<
1. Apply handbrake.
2. Move selector lever into a drive position.
3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.
A signal sounds when the position N is engaged and the handbrake is not set when switching off the engine.

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Controls
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Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig­nal also sounds when starting off. The handbrake is engaged.
Driving
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
Engaging
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to engage the hand­brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise, excessive pressure can lead to the rear wheels locking up and loss of traction – fishtailing – at the rear axle.<
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-
ing action, occasionally apply the hand­brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable. The brake lamps do not light up when the hand­brake is engaged.<

Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic

The concept
The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-
mission in which an electrohydraulic system handles the clutching and gear changes.
The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper­ated with the selector lever and two shift pad­dles on the steering wheel.
It offers the following functions:
> Choice of manual or automatic mode:
Sequential mode or Drive mode
> Selection option between different driving
programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 54
> Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 55
> Automatic downshifting and prevention of
incorrect shifting even in sequential opera­tion
> Automatic double clutching
Selector lever positions
> R: Reverse gear
> N: Neutral, idle
> Β: Drive position:
> +: manual upshifting
> –: manual downshifting
> D/S: switch between Drive mode and
Sequential mode
Shiftlock
Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N; the shift command will not be executed unless the brake is applied.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
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N Idle
Always engage before starting engine.
If the driving situation requires, e.g. when down­shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen­tial Manual Transmission automatically clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not necessary to engage idling manually.
N is automatically engaged after just a
few seconds when you open the driver's door or the hood with the engine running and do not operate either pedals, shift paddles or the selector lever. In these cases, to start off after closing the driver's door or the hood, first move the selector lever into the position N and then into the drive position.<
S Sequential mode
You can shift up and down using the shifting paddles or the selector-lever. You do not need to remove your foot from the accelerator to do so.
After every engine start, as soon as the selector lever is pushed to the right into the drive posi­tion Β and the brake pedal is pressed, the Sequential mode is activated.
Starting off is also possible on a level road sur­face in second gear, e.g. in case of ice.
In the following situations, the Sequential Man­ual Transmission thinks for you:
> 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.
> When the vehicle is stationary, the trans-
mission automatically downshifts into first gear.
> Shortly before dropping below a gear-
dependent minimum speed, the transmis­sion downshifts automatically even without your intervention.
D Drive mode
In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically.
Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode: press selector lever to the right toward D/S.
To switch back into the Sequential mode: press selector lever to the right again toward D/S or shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever.
Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. passing, press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go. You achieve maximum acceleration.
Displays in instrument cluster
1 Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged
2 Selected driving program,
matches the number of illuminated fields, refer to Drivelogic on page 54
3 The currently engaged gear is displayed,
followed by a D in the Drive mode.
A flashing gear display indicates to you
that the driver's door is open with the engine running. N is automatically engaged after just a few sec­onds when you open the driver's door or the hood with the engine running and the vehicle stopped, and do not operate either pedals, shift paddles or the selector lever.<
Gear changes
Using selector-lever
> To upshift, pull the selector-lever back.
> To downshift, push the selector-lever for-
ward.
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Using shift paddles on steering wheel
Driving
> To upshift, briefly pull the right shift
paddle +.
> To downshift, briefly pull the left shift
paddle –.
Selecting driving program with button in center console
Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to page 53.
Drivelogic
With Drivelogic various driving programs are available to you.
Each time you change between the Sequential mode and the Drive mode, the driving program last selected in the respective mode is active. Exception: after the first change from the Sequential to the Drive mode, driving program 3 is active.
In Drive mode
Five driving programs, from relaxed 1 to sporty/ highly dynamic 5 are available for selection.
In Sequential mode
You can choose from six driving program from balanced/dynamic 1 to sporty/purist 6.
Each time the engine is started, driving pro­gram 3 is activated.
The sporty/purist driving program 6 is only available with the DSC Dynamic Stability Con­trol deactivated, refer to page 71. When DSC is activated, the system switches from driving program 6 to 5.
To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the DSC switched on when possi-
ble.<
Selecting driving program via button on steering wheel
You can also activate your preferred driving pro­gram with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46.
With the ignition switched on you can change the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.
5. Select "SMG Drivelogic" and press the con-
troller. The first setting is selected.
6. Turn the controller to set Drive mode or
Sequential mode.
"Unchanged" retains the current settings made outside of MDrive.
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7. Press the controller to select driving pro-
grams.
8. Turn the controller to set driving program.
9. Press the controller.
Shift lights
To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a sporty driving style in the Sequential mode,
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shift lights in the Head-Up Display optimum shifting point briefly before reaching the maximum rpm.
1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to Head-
Up Display on page 77.
2. Select display "M View" on Head-Up Dis-
play, refer to Selecting displays on page 77.
indicate the
"P 400" program
In the "P 400" program the engine reacts gently to the movement of the accelerator pedal. This is, for example, ideal for city driving or driving on snow. In the process, the fuel consumption is minimal and the engine output is reduced.
"P 500" program
The "P 500" program provides maximum per­formance and more spontaneous reaction of the engine to accelerator pedal movements.
"P 500 Sport" program
In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts especially spontaneously and uncompromis­ingly sporty with maximum performance to accelerator pedal movements.
Selecting program
Controls
The current engine speed is highlighted on the tachometer.
3. When approaching the maximum rpm, yel-
low illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer consecutively indicate the approaching upshift point.
4. Shift at the latest when the red indicator
field lights up 2.
When the permissible maximum rpm is reached, the entire tachometer beings to flash. When the maximum rpm is exceeded, the fuel supply is cut off to protect the engine. Always avoid engine speeds in this range.

M Engine Dynamic Control

With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influ­ence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to accelerator pedal movements is to be. Three programs are available for engine control.
Each time the engine is started, the "P 400" program is activated.
Press the POWER button to activate the "P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button repeatedly switches between the programs "P 400" and "P 500".
You can also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46. You can only activate the "P 500 Sport" program with MDrive.
For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport" the LED in the POWER button lights up.
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Turn signals/
headlamp flasher
Driving
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Using turn signals
Move the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, only press the lever as far as the resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates the failure of a turn signal
lamp.<
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there as long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn signals flash three times.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and
press the controller.
Triple turn signal is activated.

Wiper system

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
Standard wiper speed
Press once. The system reverts to operation in the intermit­tent mode whenever the vehicle is stationary.
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Fast wipe
Briefly press twice or press beyond the resis­tance point.
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The system reverts to operation at normal
speed whenever the vehicle is stationary.
washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, as this will damage the washer pump.<
Rain sensor
Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but­ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel 5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3. 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 and headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4:
The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the headlamps are simultaneously washed at appropriate 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. Do not use
Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati­cally heated with the engine running or the igni­tion switched on.

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.<
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.

Cruise control

The concept
The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering col­umn.
Controls
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Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con­stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic o r in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
Driving
and cause an accident.<
One lever for all functions
on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi­cient.
Maintaining speed, storing speed, and decelerating
Pull the lever, arrow 2: Functions are the same as 1, only the vehicle speed is reduced.
Interrupting cruise control
Press the lever up or down, arrow 3.
Cruise control is also interrupted automatically:
> When you apply pressure to the brake pedal
> For manual shifting with the shift paddles or
the selector lever
> When the DSC comes on
1 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and
accelerating
2 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and
decelerating
3 Interrupting cruise control
4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining speed, storing speed, and accelerating
Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1: The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. The display 1 in the speedome­ter, see below, indicates this regulated speed. Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h.
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it: 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 beyond the resistance point: Increase speed by 5 mph/10 km/h.
The vehicle may accelerate beyond the regu­lated speed on steep downhill stretches where the engine's braking action alone may not be sufficient to slow the vehicle. Speed can drop
Resuming stored speed
Press button 4: The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the stored speed.
Deactivating system
When the ignition is switched off, the system is deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.
Displays in instrument cluster
1 Stored desired speed
2 Selected desired speed appears briefly
3
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Everything under control

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

1 Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-
puter on page 60
2 Odometer and trip odometer
3 Press button:
> with ignition switched on, trip odometer
is reset
> with ignition switched off, briefly display
odometer

Tachometer

Controls
The advance warning field, arrow 1, and the red warning field, arrow 2, change depending on the engine temperature. As the engine temper­ature rises, the permissible engine speed also increases. Avoid allowing the engine speed to rise as far as the advance warning field whenever possible.
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

Should the coolant and therefore 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 178.
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Engine oil temperature gauge

The general operating temperature lies between 1757/806 and 250 7/120 6. Do not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per­missible engine speed, and with it the available engine output is reduced.
Everything under control

Fuel gauge

Computer

Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.
The following information is displayed in the specified order:
> Time and outside temperature
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level
on page 176
Time
To set the time, refer to page 67.
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/ 70 liters. You can find information on refueling on page 168.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message briefly appears on the Control Display; the remaining range is shown in the computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
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Outside temperature
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes­sage appears on the Control Display. There is an increased danger of ice.
Ice can form even at temperatures above +377/+3 6. Drive carefully, especially
on bridges and shaded roadways; otherwise, your risk of accident increases.<
You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the Control Display, refer to Units of measure on page 69.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated remaining range avail­able with the remaining fuel. The range is pro­jected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
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Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
You can use the Control Display to view your fuel consumption rate over two different dis­tances, refer to Displays on Control Display or Trip computer.
To reset the average fuel consumption: press the BC button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2seconds.
Displays on Control Display
You can also call up the computer via iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the right to open
"Navigation". Without navigation system Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
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: open "Car
4. Select "Onboard info" and press the con-
troller.
> Estimated time of arrival at destination:
> Entering a distance manually in the com-
puter, see below.
> Entering a destination in the navigation
system
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, refer to page 107.
> Cruising range
> Distance to destination:
> Entering a distance manually in the com-
puter, see below.
> Entering a destination in the navigation
system
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, refer to page 107.
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
Controls
Resetting values
You can reset the values for average speed and average fuel consumption:
1. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm.
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Entering a distance manually
1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the
controller.
2. Turn the controller to select the distance
to your destination. If necessary, hold it against a slight resistance to enter a greater difference.
3. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The distance is automatically predetermined
Everything under control
during the destination guidance of the naviga­tion system
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.
Trip computer
The trip computer is suitable for a vacation trip, for example.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-
troller.
*
: open "Car
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all values:
1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
2. Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
Display options
You can display the computer or the trip com­puter in the assistance window.
1. Move the controller to the right to switch to
the assistance window and press the con­troller.
2. Select a menu item:
> "Onboard info"
> "Trip computer".
3. Press the controller.
> Departure time
> Driving time
> Distance traveled
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Service requirements

5. Select "Status" and press the controller.
The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on.
The first oil change displayed at approx. 1,200 miles/2,000 km signals that the break-in check is due.
Your BMW Service Advisor can deter­mine your vehicle's current service
requirements by reading out the data stored in the remote control.<
Additional information
You can view more detailed information by using the Control Display, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
The display shows a list of selected service and
Controls
maintenance procedures, as well as legally mandated official inspections.
You can request more detailed information on every entry.
Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or an official inspection is approaching. Please
arrange a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering dates for state emission and vehicle inspections*
Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly, refer to page 68; other­wise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Ba sed Service is not ensured.
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1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
4. Select "Service requirements" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Status" and press the controller.
6. Select "Emission inspect." or "State
inspection" and press the controller.
Everything under control
7. Select "Set service date" and press the
controller. The month is highlighted.
8. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal­function in the monitored systems. A Check Control message of this kind includes indicator or warning lamps in the instrument cluster, pos­sibly an acoustic signal, and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps can light up both in the display area 1 and in the display 2 in various combinations and colors.
9. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
10. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
11. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
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This symbol means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol remains visible even if the Check Control mes­sage has been hidden after a short time. The combinations of warning lamps and text mes­sages are stored and can be viewed later, also refer to page 65.
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Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con­trol Display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps displayed.
You can display supplementary information regarding most Check Control messages, e.g. as to the cause of a malfunction and corre­sponding actions to be taken, see below.
In cases of corresponding urgency, this infor­mation is immediately displayed when the associated lamps light up.
To exit the displayed information: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Importance of Check Control messages
Important Check Control messages are retained until the malfunctions have been recti­fied. They cannot be deleted. If a number of these malfunctions occur simultaneously, they are displayed in succession.
Less important messages disappear after approx. 20 seconds, but remain in the memory.
To hide these Check Control messages: Press the CHECK button on the turn signal lever.
Displaying stored Check Control messages
1. Press the button longer:
The first stored message is displayed.
2. Press the button:
A new message appears each time you press the button.
Displaying supplementary information
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Service" and press the controller.
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4. Select "Check Control messages" and
press the controller.
5. Select a message and press the controller.
Everything under control
To exit from the menu immediately: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Displaying the urgency of malfunctions
Displays after completion of trip
Malfunction reports generated during the trip are shown consecutively when you switch off the ignition.
Before the display disappears, you can display the messages once again. Press the CHECK button for approx. 2 seconds. If several mes­sages are present, you can press the CHECK button repeatedly.
The display:
> turns off automatically after a brief period
> can be turned off at any time by pressing
the CHECK button again for approx. 2 sec­onds

Speed limit

You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indicates 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 vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Depending on the equipment, the stored Check Control messages are also displayed with the following symbols:
No malfunctions detected in the moni­tored systems.
Malfunctions detected in the monitored systems. Depending on the malfunction, supplementary information is shown on the Control Display.
The symbols also indicate the status of the ser­vice requirements display, refer to page 63.
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Displaying, setting or changing limit
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.
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: open "Car
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5. Select the speed value and press the con-
troller.
6. Turn the controller to set the limit. If neces-
sary, hold it against a slight resistance to enter a greater difference.
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The limit is automatically switched on.
Applying your current speed as limit
Select "Select current speed" and press the controller. The system applies your current speed as the limit.
> Select "Stop" and press the controller.
This stops the timer.
Taking an intermediate time reading
Select "Interim time" and press the controller. The interim time appears below the ongoing primary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch
is running. The stopwatch continues to operate in the background.<
Controls
Activating limit
Select "On" and press the controller.
The limit is automatically switched on.

Stopwatch

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Open "Navigation".
Without navigation system Data".
3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.
4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-
ler.
*
: open "Car

Settings on Control Display

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button once or twice until
the start menu appears.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
Starting, stopping, or resetting
> Select "Start" and press the controller.
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
> Select "Reset" and press the controller.
The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it was running beforehand.
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3. Turn the controller until "Display settings"
is selected and press the controller.
3. Turn the controller until "Set time" is
selected and press the controller.
Setting time
1. Move the controller once to the front if nec-
essary to change to the first field from the top.
Everything under control
2. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected
and press the controller.
Making settings
1. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
2. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
The changed time is stored.
Activating hour signal*
You will hear three tones just before each full hour.
Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.
The hour signal is activated.
Setting time format
1. Select "Time format" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Setting date
1. Select "Date" and press the controller.
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2. Select "Set date" and press the controller.
The first section of the date display is high­lighted, in this case the month
3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
4. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next adjustment is highlighted.
5. Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the date is stored.
Units of measure
You can change the units of measure for fuel consumption, distances, temperature and pressure.
1. Select "Units" and press the controller.
Changing date format
1. Select "Date format" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Brightness of Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the base setting.
1. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
2. If necessary, move the controller to the right
to select "Display".
3. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Controls
2. Select the menu item to be set.
3. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired unit of measure and
press the controller.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
Language on Control Display
1. Select "Languages" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "Text language" and press the con-
troller. You can select a different language for the text displays.
3. Select the desired language and press the
controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
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safety

PDC Park Distance Control*

The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking. Acoustic signals and an optical display* alert you to the approach of an object from behind your vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. The range of these sensors is approx. 7 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning first 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 the
presence of objects when they are being approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed; otherwise, the physical circumstances could cause the system warning to be activated too late.<
Automatic switch-on
The system starts to operate automatically approx. 1 second after you move the selector lever into the R position with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
Wait this short period before driving.
Switching on manually

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Switching off manually
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 is switched 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. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds.
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 Control Display. PDC is mal­functioning. Have the system checked.
As a preventive measure, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. Do not spray the sensors with high-pressure clean­ers for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm to them.
Exhaust gases near the rear sensors can cause a signal tone to sound.
Press the button; the LED lights up.
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PDC with visual warning*
You can also enjoy the option of having the sys­tem show the approach to an object on the Control Display. Objects that are farther away
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are already shown there before a signal tone
sounds. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "PDC" is selected and press the controller.

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 99.
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.
Controls
5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-
troller.
The PDC screen is activated.
The display appears on the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
System limits
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles always remains with the driver. Even when sensors are involved, there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be detected. This applies especially in those cases where the system approaches the physical con­straints of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs with tow bars and trailer couplings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low objects already displayed, e.g. a curb, can dis­appear from the detection area of the sensors again before a continuous tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be detected. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC signal tone.<
Electronic brake-force distribution
This system controls the brake system's appli­cation pressure at the rear wheels to ensure stable deceleration.
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 optimizes the vehicle stability and traction. It also detects unstable driving states such as understeering and oversteering, and helps keep the vehicle on course within the physical limits by reducing the engine output and by braking at the wheels.
The DSC is operational every time you start the engine.
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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 of the system by taking risks.<
DSC indicator lamp
The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is con­trolling the drive forces and brake forces. The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC is deactivated.
M Dynamic Mode MDM
The M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the DSC Dynamic Stability Control. It enables driving with greater longitudinal and lateral accelera­tion on dry road surfaces, however with limited vehicle stability. The system does not provide stabilizing intervention by reducing the engine output and braking at the wheels until the abso­lute driving limit is reached. Steering correc­tions by the driver may also be required in this driving state.
The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time the engine is started.
With the M Dynamic Mode activated, sta­bilizing interventions are only carried out
to a reduced degree.<
To maintain vehicle stability, drive with DSC activated and the M Dynamic Mode
deactivated whenever possible.<
With the ignition switched on you can change the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.
5. Select "DSC" and press the controller.
6. Select "M Dynamic Mode" and press the
controller.
Deactivating MDM again
Press the button on the steering wheel again; the MDM indicator lamp goes out.
Switching off DSC
MDM indicator lamp
The indicator lamp goes out shortly after the engine is started. The indica-
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activated. The indicator lamp lights up continuously and the DSC indicator lamp flashes: the M Dynamic Mode is active and controls the drive and brak­ing forces.
tor lamp stays lit: M Dynamic Mode is
Activating MDM
You activate the M Dynamic Mode with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46.
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Press the DSC button; the DSC indicator lamp lights up continuously. DSC and MDM are deactivated.
A message appears on the Control Display. Please note any supplementary information that appears there.
When rocking free and starting off from deep snow or on loose road surfaces, it may be prac­tical to briefly deactivate DSC.
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To maintain vehicle stability, always drive
with the system switched on when possi-
ble.<
Reactivating DSC
Press the DSC button; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
You can also activate and deactivate DSC with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46.

EDC Electronic Damping Control

The concept
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 within a fraction of a second.
You can choose from three programs.
"Comfort" program
Select the "Comfort" program if you want com­fort-oriented coordination of shock absorbers and steering.
"Normal" program
The "Normal" program offers a balanced mix­ture of the comfort and the sport program.
"Sport" program
Select the "Sport" program if you want a con­sistently sporty coordination of shock absorb­ers and steering.
Selecting program
Press the EDC button repeatedly:
> "Comfort": no LED lights up in the button.
> "Normal": one LED lights up in the button.
> "Sport": both LEDs light up in the button.
The last selected program is active each time the engine is started.
You can also activate your preferred program with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla­tion pressures in the tires as you drive. The sys­tem provides an alert whenever the inflation pressure drops significantly in relation to the pressure in another tire.
In the event of a pressure loss, the rolling radius and therefore the rotation speed of the wheels change. This change is detected and signaled as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
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:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snow-covered or slippery roads
> Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration
> Driving with snow chains
*
Initializing system
The initialization finishes during driving,
which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is auto­matically continued. Do not initialize the system when driving with
*
snow chains
With the button in the center console:
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Press the button at least 4 seconds, how-
ever not longer than 2 minutes. After releasing the button, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow for a few seconds. Warning lamp, refer to Indica­tion of a flat tire. The message "Initializing FTM ..." appears on the Control Display for a few seconds.
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1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "FTM" and press the controller.
5. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
6. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the
controller.
7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.
The message "Initializing..." is displayed for a few seconds. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up yellow for a few seconds.
8. Start to drive.
The initialization finishes during driving without feedback.
3. Start to drive. The initialization finishes dur-
ing driving without feedback.
Using iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16:
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Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up in red. A message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure loss.
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1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Identify damaged tire. To do this, check the
tire inflation pressure using the M Mobility System, refer to Producing tire inflation pressure on page 187.
3. Repair flat tire with M Mobility System, refer
to page 185, or replace the damaged wheel, refer to Changing wheels on page 187.

Airbags

Brake force display

Controls
> Left-hand picture: normal braking.
> Right-hand picture: heavy braking.
The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
1 Front airbags
2 Head airbags
Protective action
To ensure that the safety systems con­tinue to provide optimized protection,
please follow the adjustment instructions on page 39.<
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 a side impact. The relevant side air­bag supports the side upper body area. The head airbag supports the head. The knee airbag protects the legs from colliding with the cockpit.
3 Side airbags
4 Knee airbag
5 Knee airbag
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. Do not 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 the headliner. Do not
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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 carried out only by a BMW cen­ter or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with appropriately 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 on the airbags is also provided on the sun visors.
Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding, beaded mats or other items onto the front pas­senger seat unless they are specifically recom­mended by BMW. Do not place objects under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Otherwise a correct evaluation of the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<
Operating state of front passenger airbags
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 correspondingly 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 below.<
Before transporting a child in the front
passenger seat, read the safety informa­tion and follow the instructions under Trans­porting children safely, refer to page 48. The front, knee and side airbag on the front pas-
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senger side can be deactivated for teenagers and adults in certain seat positions; the indica­tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up when this occurs. In these cases, change the seat 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 seat position, transport the corre­sponding person in the rear seat.
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags indicates the operating 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 in
a child restraint system intended for the purpose is properly detected on the seat. The 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. The front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not light up when
the seat is empty. But the front, knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are still deactivated.
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Operational readiness of airbag system
From radio readiness, refer to page 50, the warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the operational readiness of the entire airbag sys­tem and the safety belt tensioners.
Airbag system malfunction
> Warning lamp does not light up as of radio
readiness.
> 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.<

Head-Up Display*

The concept
With the Head-Up Display, important informa­tion is projected into the driver's field of view, e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to absorb this information without looking away from the road.
Controls
Switching on/off
With the engine running or the ignition switched on:
Press the button to activate or deactivate this system.
Selecting displays
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Head-Up Display" and press the
controller.
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5. Select desired information of Head-Up Dis-
play.
6. Press the controller.
The information is shown on the Head-
Up Display.
"M View": the M view is shown in the
Head-Up Display. Information unavailable in the M view appears on the Control Display in gray and cannot be selected.
"M View": the default view is displayed.
The M view for the Head-Up Display can also be selected with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on page 46.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur­rently in use.
Default view
1 Navigation instructions
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2 Stored desired speed of cruise control
3 Speed
M view
1 Current engine speed, highlighted
2 Advance warning field of tachometer
3 Red warning field of tachometer, also refer
to Tachometer on page 59
4 Speed
5 Gear display
For information on the shift lights in the tachometer, refer to page 55.
Setting brightness
The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the base setting. With the low beams switched on, the brightness can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of the instrument lighting.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-
ler.
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5. If necessary, move the controller to the left
to select "Head-Up Display".
6. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
Notes
The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Dis­play is influenced by:
> Sunglasses with certain polarization filters
> Certain sitting positions
> Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Dis-
play
> Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting
conditions
If the image is distorted, please have the base setting checked at a BMW center.
Specialized windshield
The windshield is a part of the system. The shape of the windshield complies with the requirements of the Head-Up Display to enable a precise display. A film in the windshield pre­vents double images from being displayed. Have the windshield replaced only by a BMW center or a repair shop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel.
Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis­play with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a
display cleaning cloth, otherwise damage may result.<
Controls
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know on this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi­cle brochure.
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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

Lamps
0 Lights off and daytime running lamps
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps
2 Low beams
3 Automatic headlamp control,
*
ning lamps high-beam assistant
, Adaptive Head Light* and
*
Parking lamps
In switch position 1, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional feature, refer to page 81.
The parking lamps drain the battery. Do not leave them switched on for long peri-
ods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.<
Low beams
The low beams light up in switch position 2 only with the engine running. Otherwise the parking lamps are lit.
daytime run-
When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead lighting, switching on of the lights may be delayed. A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.
If desired, the light switch can be left in
the position 3. The exterior lighting is automatically switched off after switching off the vehicle.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
*
judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient
*
lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.<
Pathway lighting
When you activate the headlamp flasher after parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps, the low beams will come on for a brief period. You can set the duration or deactivate the func­tion via iDrive.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.
Automatic headlamp control
In the switch position 3, the system activates the low beams and switches them on or off in response to changes in ambient light condi­tions, for instance, in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk and in case of precipitation. Adaptive Head
*
is active. The LED next to the symbol is
Light illuminated when the low beams are on.
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5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the
controller.
6. Turn the controller to select the desired
duration.
7. Press the controller to apply the setting.
Daytime running lamps*
If desired, the light switch can remain in posi­tion 0, 1 or 3. In position 0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto­matically switched off after the vehicle is switched off. In position 1 the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps if required as described under Parking lamps.

High beams/ roadside parking lamps

Controls
1 High beams
2 Headlamp flasher
3 Roadside parking lamps

Adaptive Head Light*

The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In switch position 3, the Adaptive Head Light is active and the automatic headlamp control is switched on, refer to page 80.
To avoi d blinding oncom ing traffic, the Adaptive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse and points toward the passenger side when the vehicle is stopped.
Malfunction
The LED next to the symbol for automatic head­lamp control flashes. The Adaptive Head Light is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one side of your vehicle when parking. When using this function, comply with national regulations.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the desired direction 3, past the resistance point.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat­tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be possible to start the engine.<
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction 3 up to the resistance point.

High-beam assistant*

The concept
This system automatically switches the high beams on and off again. A sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror controls the pro­cess. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit­uation allows. This reduces the strain on you while at the same time providing you with the best possible visibility. Of course, you can inter-
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vene at any time and switch the high beams on
and off in the accustomed manner.
> You use the headlamp flasher in the usual
way when the low beams are on.
Activating high-beam assistant
1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3,
Lamps
refer to page 80.
2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam
direction with the low beams switched on.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the high-beam
assistant is activated. The assistant automatically switches between high and low beams, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and cities.
Manually switching between high and low beams
You can intervene at any time if you wish or the situation requires.
> If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the high beams, but you want to use the low beams, simply switch to the low beams with the turn signal lever. This also deactivates the high-beam assistant. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again.
> If the high-beam assistant has switched on
the low beams, but you want to use the high beams, switch to the high beams in the accustomed manner. The system is deacti­vated in the process and you must switch to the low beams manually. To reactivate the system, briefly press the turn signal lever in the high beam direction again.
System limits
The high-beam assistant cannot replace
personal decisions about the benefits of using high beams. In situations that require them, you should switch to the low beams man­ually to avoid a safety risk.<
In the following sample situations, the system either does not function or functions only in a limited way and a personal reaction may be required:
> Under extremely unfavorable weather con-
ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation
> To make out poorly-lit road users such as
pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback, horse-drawn vehicles, train or ship traffic close to the road and wild animals crossing the road
> In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in
depressions, with cross traffic or partially concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway
> In poorly lit places and with highly reflective
signs
> In the low speed range
> When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the area of the interior rearview mirror
> When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
on the front side of the inside rearview mir­ror with a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner
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Instrument lighting

The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low beams switched on.

Interior lamps

Reading lamps
The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp: You can turn them on and off using the but­tons 2 located next to the lamps.
Controls
Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,
*
door entry lighting, courtesy lamps panel lighting* is automatic.
With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located in the door handles to illuminate the exterior area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer to Start/Stop button on page 50.<
and sill
Switching interior lamps on and off manually
Press button 1.
If you want the interior lamps to remain off con­tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for approx. 3 seconds.
To revert to normal operation, briefly press the button.
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Climate

Automatic climate control

Climate
1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area, refer to
Ventilation on page 87
3 Air to footwell
4 Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment
5 Maximum cooling
6 Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
7 Air volume, manual
8 Switching off automatic climate control
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9 Switching cooling function on and off
manually
10 Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment
11 Residual heat mode
12 AUTO program
13 AUC automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated air mode
14 LED for parked car ventilation
15 Rear window defroster
16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
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The current setting for air distribution is dis-
played on the Control Display.
A congenial climate
The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis­tribution and air volume for virtually all condi­tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you only need to select an interior temperature that you find pleasant.
The following sections contain more detailed information on the available setting options.
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile settings on page 29.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the adjustment of air distribution to the
windshield and side windows, in the direction of the upper body, and in the foot­well, as well as the adjustment of the air volume. It also adapts your instructions for the tempera­ture to outside influences throughout the year.
The cooling is switched on automatically with the AUTO program. At the same time, a con­densation sensor controls the program in such a way that window condensation is prevented as much as possible.
Intensity of AUTO program
To meet your individual needs, you can increase or decrease the intensity of the auto­matic climate control.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the
controller.
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4. Select the desired intensity and press the
controller.
The marked intensity of the automatic
program is switched on.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature indi­vidually on the driver's and front passenger side.
The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possi­ble at any time of year, if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity, and then keeps it constant.
When switching between different tem­perature settings in rapid succession, the
automatic climate control does not have suffi­cient time to achieve the set temperature.<
Adapting temperature in upper body region
1. Open the start menu.
2. Open "Climate".
3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller.
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4. Select the field by moving the controller and
adjust the temperature by turning the con­troller.
Climate
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa­tion from the windshield and front side windows.
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain amount of time.
Air volume, manual
You can adjust the air volume by turning. You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air volume with the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution
You can specify the air distribution.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Open "Climate".
3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-
troller. The driver's and front passenger side can be adjusted separately with the fields on the right or left side.
4. Select the driver's or front passenger side if
necessary. Move the controller to the right or left repeatedly until the driver's side or front passenger side is selected.
5. Select the desired field by moving the con-
troller.
6. Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-
tion.
Driver's side:
1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Airflow for the upper body
3 Air to footwell
Front passenger side:
4 Airflow for the upper body
5 Air to footwell
Pressing the AUTO button raises and lowers the air distribution settings on the
Control Display.<
Switching cooling function on and off
The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air
before reheating it as needed according to the temperature setting. Depend­ing on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati­cally with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as
quickly as possible from an outside
temperature above 327/ 0 6 and
with the engine running.
The automatic climate control changes over to the lowest temperature and switches into the recirculated-air mode. The maximum air quan­tity only flows out of the vents for the upper
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body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to
be open for maximum cooling.
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immedi-
ate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The sys­tem then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollut­ants in the outside air and controls the shut-off automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through the following control sequence:
> LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle
continuously.
> Right LED on, AUC mode: the system
detects pollutants in the outside air and responds by blocking the supply of outside air when required.
> Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut off continuously.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during operation in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch it off while also increasing the air volume as required. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over a longer period of time, as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.<
Residual heat
The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the passenger com­partment, e.g. while stopped at a school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol­lowing conditions are met:
> up to 15 minutes after switching off the
engine
> engine at operating temperature
> sufficient battery voltage
> outside temperature below 777/25 6
The LED lights up when the function is switched on.
With the ignition lock at radio readiness or higher the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set.
Switching off automatic climate control
The air volume, the heater and the cooling function are all switched off.
You can restart the automatic cli­mate control by pressing any of its buttons except the REST button.
Ventilation
1 Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and
closing air vents
2 Levers for changing the airflow direction
Do not drop any foreign objects into the vent outlets; otherwise, they could be cat-
apulted outwards and cause injuries.<
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gas­eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW center replaces this combined filter as a stan-
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dard part of your scheduled maintenance.
You can have more detailed information shown on the Control Display, refer to page 63.

Parked car ventilation

Climate
The concept
The parked car ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior tem­peratures.
It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any outside temperature.
You can set two different times for the system to start. The parked car ventilation can also be switched on and off directly. It remains switched on for 30 minutes.
Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from acti­vating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between uses.
The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate.
The parked car ventilation system is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Automatic ventilation" and press
the controller.
5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press
the controller.
The parked car ventilation is switched on.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4. Select "Activation time" and press the con-
troller.
5. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".
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6. Select the time and press the controller.
The first time setting is highlighted.
7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next adjustment is highlighted.
9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the time is stored.
Activating timer
Move the controller to the left or right to select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and then press the con­troller.
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The switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control lights up.
The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes when the parked car ventilation has switched on.
The parked car ventilation is only avail­able for activation within the subsequent
24 hours. After that, the time must be reacti­vated.<
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Practical interior accessories

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept
The integrated universal remote control replaces up to three different hand-held trans­mitters for various items of radio-controlled equipment such as door openers and house alarm systems. The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. Then with the ignition switched on, this programmed memory button 1 can be used to operate the respective feature. The LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the signal.
Practical interior accessories
If you sell your vehicle one day, delete the saved programs beforehand for your own security, refer to page 91.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no peo­ple, animals or objects are within the travel range of the device. Also, comply with the safety precautions of the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If you see this symbol on the packaging or in the manual supplied with the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter, it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
If you have additional questions, please
contact your BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515. Information is also provided on the Internet at: www.bmwusa.com or www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on ignition, refer to page 50.
2. When using for the first time: press both
outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec­onds until the LED 2 flashes. all stored pro­grams are deleted.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 8 in/20 cm from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the particular system of the original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universa l remote control. Th e LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the system when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on.
If the device can not be used after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly for a short time and then remains lit for approx. 2 seconds, this indicates that the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. In the case of an alternating-code system, program the mem­ory buttons 1 as described at Alternating-code transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the equipment to be set. You will find informa­tion there on the possibilities for synchroniza­tion. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Pr ogram min g wi ll be e asi er wit h the a id o f
a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled equipment.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
equipment to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1
of the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
If you have any additional questions, please contact your BMW center.<
Deleting stored programs
Press both outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec­onds, maintaining pressure until the LED 2 starts to flash: all stored programs are deleted.
Programs cannot be deleted individually.

Glove compartment

Opening
Press the button. The glove compartment opens automatically and the lamps come on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after use.<
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Rechargeable flashlight*
The flashlight is located on the left side of the glove compartment. The flashlight can remain there continuously.
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Remove the flashlight from the socket when
needed.
Adjusting height
The center armrest can be set in two positions.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted into its socket. Failure
to comply with this precaution could lead to overcharging and damage.<

Center armrest

Practical interior accessories
A storage compartment is located in the arm­rest between the front seats. This com partment is integrated into the central locking system and can also be locked separately using the hotel function, refer to page 33.
To open the cover: Pull the left button. The cover opens and can be folded upward.
Depending on the version, the storage com­partment can be equipped with a correspond-
*
ing cradle
for the telephone or mobile phone.
Pull the right button: Move the armrest upward or downward and lock it in the desired position.

Storage compartments

Storage compartment behind center armrest
To open, raise the cover at the left or right edge. The compartment contains the cup holder the lock for the hotel function, refer to page 33.
Other compartments and nets
Other compartments are provided in the doors as well as in the front center console Ticket pockets are located in the sun visors. Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats and in the passenger footwell
To prevent the risk of injury during an accident, do not stow hard or sharp-
edged items in the nets.<
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Another storage space is located in the luggage
compartment in the right side panel. If you wish, this is also suitable to store the onboard docu­mentation.
Clothes hooks
To fold down, press at the top edge.
When hanging clothing on the hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so, they could cause personal injury to occupants during braking or evasive maneu­vers.<

Cup holders*

Do not place glass containers in the cup
holders. This would increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
The removable cup holder can be inserted into the side of the center console.

Ashtray

Opening
Press the trim strip of the cover.
Emptying
Press the opened cover beyond the resistance point, refer to arrow: the ashtray lifts up for removal.

Cigarette lighter

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The compartment of the rear center console contains a built-in cup holder and a removable one.
Press in the lighter with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
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The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<

Connecting electrical devices

Socket
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes.
In front passenger footwell
Practical interior accessories

Ski bag*

It permits safe and clean transport of up to two pairs of standard skies or one snowboard.
You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/
2.10 m long.
Loading
1. Press the button downward and pull the
filler element forward.
2. Extend the ski bag between the front seats.
The zipper gives you easy access to stowed items and facilitates drying of the ski bag.
3. Press the button in the luggage compart-
ment.
Access to the socket: Fold open the cover.
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4. Open the loading flap and use the magnetic
holder to secure it to the rear panel.
To stow the ski bag, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges so that no damage occurs.
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Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con­tents. To do so, tighten the retaining belt at the buckle.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to
do so, it could move around and endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneu­vers. To refit the filler element, insert the two tabs at the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele­ment back into place. Make sure that you do not damage the rear seat upholstery.<
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Driving tips
Driving tips
This section is designed to provide you
with extra support by supplying information
useful in dealing with specific driving
and operating conditions.
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Things to remember when driving

Breaking-in

Moving parts need time to adjust to one another. To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the follow­ing section.
Do not use the driving programs 5 and 6, refer to Drivelogic on page 54, during break-in.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds, however do not exceed 5,500 rpm or 105 mph/ 170 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kick-down mode during these initial miles.
Things to remember when driving
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km to 3,000 miles/5,000 km
The engine and driving speed can gradually be increased up to a continuous vehicle speed of 135 mph/220 km/h. Only drive at top speed briefly, e.g. when passing.
Transmission
The function of the transmission is only at its optimized level after driving a distance of approx. 300 miles/500 km. Do not exceed engine speeds of 5,500 rpm during this time.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac­tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti­mized level after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com­ponents mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation.

General driving notes

Closing luggage compartment lid
Only drive with the luggage compartment lid completely closed, otherwise exhaust
can penetrate into the passenger compart­ment.<
If special circumstances should make it abso­lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open:
1. Close both windows.
2. Increase the air volume of the automatic
climate control to a high level, refer to page 86.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated in the exhaust sys­tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while parking, take care to avoid possible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
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