Z4 sDrive30i Z4 sDrive35i Z4 sDrive35is
Owner’s Manual for Vehicle
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 234.
Using this Owner’s Manual
6 Notes
At a glance
12 Cockpit
18 iDrive
24 Voice activation system
Controls
28 Opening and closing
42 Adjusting
48 Transporting children safely
50 Driving
62 Displays
75 Lamps
80 Safety
87 Driving stability control systems
91 Driving comfort
95 Climate control
101 Interior equipment
107 Storage compartments
Driving tips
112 Things to remember when driving
Navigation
120 Navigation system
121 Destination entry
130 Destination guidance
137 What to do if…
Entertainment
140 Tone
142 Radio
149 CD/multimedia
Communication
166 Telephone
176 Contacts
179 BMW Assist
Mobility
186 Refueling
187 Fuel
189 Wheels and tires
197 Engine compartment
202 Maintenance
204 Replacing components
209 Giving and receiving assistance
215 Care
Reference
222 Technical data
226 Short commands for voice activation system
234 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
Using this Owner’s Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Cockpit
All around the steering wheel
1
2
3
Opening and closing windows 6 jointly 38
Opening and closing rear win dows 38
Opening and closing front win dows 38
4 Exterior mirrors, folding in and out* 45
5 Adjust the exterior mirrors, Automatic Curb Monitor* 45
Parking lamps 75
Low beams 75Automatic headlamp con trol* 76
Adaptive light control* 76 High-beam Assistant* 77
7
Turn signal 53 11
Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 50
High beams, head lamp flasher 77
High-beam Assistant* 77
12 Ignition lock 50
13
Steering wheel heating* 47
Roadside parking lamps* 77
Computer 63
14 Horn, the entire surface
15 Adjust the steering wheel 47
16
Cruise control* 91
Settings and information about the vehicle 65
8 Instrument cluster 14
9 Buttons* on the steering wheel
10
Change the radio station
Select a music track
Leaf through the phone book and through lists with stored phone numbers
Next entertainment source
17 Buttons* on the steering wheel
Telephone*
Volume
Activate/deactivate the voice acti vation system* 24
18 Releasing the hood 197 19
Open the trunk lid 33
Recirculated air mode 100
Windshield wipers 54 Rain sensor* 54
Instrument cluster
1 Speedometer
2 Indicator lamps for turn signals
3 Indicator/warning lamps 15
4 Tachometer 62
5 Engine oil temperature 63
6 Display for
▷ Clock 62
▷ External temperature 62
▷ Indicator/warning lamps 15
7 Display for
▷ Automatic transmission posi
tion* 56
▷ Gear display for 7-gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch* 58 ▷ Computer 63
▷ Date of next scheduled service, and re maining distance to be driven 69 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 62 ▷ Programs for Dynamic Driving Con trol 88
▷ High-beam Assistant* 77
▷ Checking engine oil level 198 ▷ Settings and information 65
▷
Check Control message
present 71
8 Fuel gauge 63
9 Resetting the trip odometer 62
Indicator/warning lamps
Instrument cluster
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ig nition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed in dicator and warning lamps.
You can call up more information, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, refer to page 71.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal
High beams/headlamp flasherLamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propul sive forces in order to maintain driv ing stability
Parking brake set
Canada: the parking brake is set.
Engine malfunction with adverse ef fect on exhaust emissions
Canada: engine malfunction with ad verse effect on exhaust emissions
All around the center console
1 Control Display 18
2 Hazard warning system 209
3 Central locking system 32
4 ▷ Air conditioner 96
▷ Automatic climate control* 98
5 Hard drive for
▷ Audio CD/DVD 149
▷ Navigation DVD* 120
6 Controls for
▷ Radio 142
▷ CD/DVD 149
7
Seat heating* 43
Park Distance Control PDC* 93
Close the retractable hard top 39
Open the retractable hard top 39
8 Parking brake 52
9 Controller with buttons 18
10 Buttons for Dynamic Driving Control 88
All around the headliner
1
Emergency Request* 209
2 Reading lamp 79 3 Interior lamps 79 4 Reading lamp 79
5
Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag* 81
iDrive
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches. Thus, these functions can be oper ated from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle’s occu pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf fic and road conditions allow this.◀
Technical data
Engine specifications
Z4 sDrive30i Displacement cu in/cm³ 182.8/2,996 No. of cylinders 6 Maximum output hp 255 at engine speed rpm 6,600 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 220/298 at engine speed rpm 2,600
Z4 sDrive35i
Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.8/2,979 No. of cylinders 6 Maximum output hp 300 at engine speed rpm 5,800 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 at engine speed rpm 1,400 5,000
Z4 sDrive35is
Displacement cu in/cm³ 181.8/2,979 No. of cylinders 6 Maximum output hp 335 at engine speed rpm 5,900 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 335/454 at engine speed rpm 1,500
Dimensions
Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 sDrive35i
All dimensions given in inches/mm.
Z4 sDrive35is
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle
Ø: 35.1 ft/10.7 m
Weights
Z4 sDrive30i
Approved gross vehicle weight
Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,780
With automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,990/1,810
Load lbs/kg 562/255
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,808/820
Z4 sDrive30i Approved rear axle load Trunk capacity
lbs/kg 2,227/1,010
cu ft/l 6.4 10.9/180 310
Z4 sDrive35i
Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission
With automatic transmission Load
Approved front axle load
Approved rear axle load
Trunk capacity
lbs/kg 4,134/1,875
lbs/kg 4,178/1,895
lbs/kg 562/255
lbs/kg 1,918/870
lbs/kg 2,271/1,030
cu ft/l 6.4 10.9/180 310
Z4 sDrive35is Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission
With automatic transmission Load
Approved front axle load
Approved rear axle load
Trunk capacity
lbs/kg — lbs/kg 4,178/1,895
lbs/kg 562/255
lbs/kg 1,918/870
lbs/kg 2,271/1,030
cu ft/l 6.4 10.9/180 310
Capacities
Fuel tank Including reserve of
Window washer system Including headlamp washers
Notes
US gal/liters Approx. 14.5/55 Fuel quality, refer to page 187 US gal/liters Approx. 2.1/8.0
US qt/liters Approx. 6.3/6.0 Details, refer to page 55
Short commands for voice activation system
General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to page 24.
To have the available spoken instructions read aloud ›Voice commands‹
Useful short commands
Function
Opening the music collection Opening the tone settings Opening the settings
Opening the computer
Opening the contacts*
Displaying the phone book* Opening BMW Assist*
Opening the destination entry* Command
›Music collection‹ ›Tone‹
›Settings‹
›Onboard info‹ ›Contacts‹
›Phonebook‹
›B M W Assist‹ ›Enter address‹
CD/multimedia
CD/DVD drive
Function
Playing back a CD
Selecting a CD
Selecting a CD and track
Selecting a track
Opening the CD and multimedia menu CD and DVD
Selecting a DVD
Displaying entertainment details on the split screen Command
›C D on‹
›Select C D‹
›C D … track … ‹ e.g., CD 3 track 5 ›C D track … ‹ e.g., track 5
›C D and multimedia‹
›C D‹
›D V D … ‹ For instance, DVD 3 ›Entertainment details‹
Music collection
Function
Calling up the current playback
Opening the music collection
Playing the music collection
Searching for music; opening the menu Playing back the most frequently played tracks Command
›Current playback‹ ›Music collection‹ ›Music collection on‹ ›Music search‹
›Top fifty‹
External devices
Function
Opening external devices Command
›External devices‹
Tone
Function Command Opening the tone settings ›Tone‹
Radio
FM
Function
Calling up the radio Calling up an FM station Opening manual search Calling up a frequency
Selecting the frequency range Calling up a station
Calling up a station directly Command
›Radio‹
›F M‹
›Manual‹
›Frequency … megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5›Select frequency‹
›Select station‹
›Station … ‹ e.g., W-PLJ
AM
Function
Calling up an AM station Opening manual search Calling up a frequency Command
›A M‹
›Manual‹
›Frequency … Kilohertz‹ e.g., fre quency 753 or 753 kilohertz
Satellite radio
Function
Calling up the satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Selecting a satellite radio channel Command
›Satellite radio‹
›Satellite radio on‹
›Select satellite radio‹ e.g., satellite radio channel 2
Stored stations
Function CommandOpening the stored stations Choosing a stored station Selecting a stored station ›Presets‹
›Select preset‹
›Preset … ‹ e.g., stored station 2
Telephone
Function
Opening the Telephone menu Displaying the phone book Redialing
Displaying accepted calls Dialing a phone number
List of messages
Bluetooth devices
Command
›Telephone‹
›Phonebook‹ ›Redial‹
›Received calls‹ ›Dial number‹ ›Messages‹
›Bluetooth‹
Navigation
General information
Function
Navigation menu
Opening the destination input Entering the address
Opening destination guidance Starting destination guidance Terminating destination guidance Opening the home address
Opening the route criteria
Opening the route
Switching on the spoken instructions Repeating a spoken instruction Switching off the spoken instructions Displaying the address book
Displaying the last destinations Opening the traffic bulletins
Special destinations
Command ›Navigation‹
›Enter address‹
›Enter address‹
›Guidance‹
›Start guidance‹
›Stop guidance‹
›Home address‹
›Route preference‹
›Route information‹
›Switch on voice instructions‹ ›Repeat voice instructions‹ ›Switch off voice instructions‹ ›Address book‹
›Last destinations‹
›Traffic Info‹
›Points of interest‹
Map
Function
Displaying the map
Map facing north
Map in the direction of travel Perspective map
Automatic scaling of the map* Scale…feet
Scale…meters
Command
›Map‹
›Map facing north‹
›Map in direction of travel‹
›Map perspective view‹
›Map with automatic scaling‹
›Map scale … feet‹
›Map scale … meters‹ e.g., map scale 100 meters
Function Command Scale…kilometersScale…miles ›Map scale … kilometers‹ e.g., map scale 5 kilometers
›Map scale … miles‹ e.g., map scale 5 miles
Split screen settings
Function
Split screen
Switching off the split screen Adapting the split screen Split screen, map facing north Split screen, current position Split screen, direction of travel
Split screen, perspective Split screen, wider intersection zoom Split screen scale…feet
Split screen scale…meters
Split screen scale…kilometers
Split screen scale…milesSplit screen, highlight the traffic situation Split screen, computer
Split screen, trip computer
Automatically scaling the split screen Command
›Switch on splitscreen‹
›Turn off split screen‹
›Split screen content‹
›Split screen map facing north‹ ›Split screen current position‹
›Split screen map in direction of travel‹›Split screen perspective‹
›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹
›Split screen scale … feet‹ e.g., split screen scale 100 feet
›Split screen scale … meters‹e.g., split screen scale 100 meters
›Split screen scale … kilometers‹ e.g., split screen scale 5 kilometers ›Split screen scale … miles‹ e.g., split screen scale 5 miles›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹ ›Split screen on board info‹
›Splitscreen trip computer‹
›Split screen automatic scaling‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations
Function
New destination entry Trip list
Command
›Enter address‹ ›Stored trips‹
Contacts
Function
My contacts
Opening the contacts New contact
Command
›My contacts‹ ›Contacts‹
›New contact‹
BMW Assist
Function
Opening BMW Assist* Opening BMW Search* Command
›B M W Assist‹ ›B M W Search‹
Vehicle information
Computer
Function
Opening the computer
Opening the trip computer
Vehicle
Function
Opening the vehicle information Opening the vehicle status Command
›Onboard info‹ ›Trip computer‹
Command
›Vehicle info‹ ›Vehicle status‹
Adjusting
Function CommandOpening the main menu
Opening the settings
Opening the options
Control Display settings
Opening the time and date settings Opening the language and unit settings Opening the speed limit settings Opening the light settings
Opening the door lock settings
›Main menu‹
›Settings‹
›Options‹
›Control display‹
›Time and date‹
›Language and units‹ ›Speed‹
›Lighting‹
›Door locks‹
Everything from A to Z
Index A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys tem 87
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 60
Accessories and parts 7
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 209
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con trol 100
Adaptive brake light, refer to Brake force display 86
Adaptive light control 76
Additives
– Coolant 200
Additives, oil 200
After washing vehicle 216
Airbags 80
Airbags
– Indicator/warning lamps 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir culated air mode 96, 100
Air conditioner 96
Air conditioning mode
– Air conditioner 96
– Automatic climate con trol 98
– Ventilation 97, 100
Air distribution
– Automatic 99
– Individual 96
– Manual 96
Air flow rate 96, 99
Airing, refer to Ventila
tion 97, 100
Air outlets, refer to Air
vents 95
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla tion pressure 189
Air supply
– Air conditioner 96
– Automatic climate con trol 98
– Ventilation 97, 100
Air vents 95
Air vents
– Refer to Ventilation 97, 100
Alarm system 36
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional alarms 37
– Ending an alarm 36
– Interior motion sensor 37
– Tilt alarm sensor 37
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win ter tires 196
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 102
Alternative oil types 200
AM/FM station 142
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc tions 132
Antifreeze
– Coolant 200
– Washer fluid 55
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 87
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 87
Anti-theft protection 30
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 207
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 224
Approved engine oils 200
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 224
Armrest, refer to Center arm rest 107
Arrival time, refer to Com puter 64
Assist 179
Assistance, Roadside Assis tance 210
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys tems 87
Assistance when driving off 89
Audio device, external 108
Audio playback 149
Automatic air distribution 99
Automatic air flow rate 99
Automatic car wash 215
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 99
Automatic cruise control 91
Automatic Curb Monitor 46
Automatic headlamp con trol 76
Automatic recirculated air control 100
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock 56
– Overriding selector lever lock 57
– Shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever positions 56
AUTO program with automatic climate control 99
AUX-IN port 108, 160
Average fuel consumption 64
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 66
Average speed 64
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 224
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 43
Backrests, refer to Seat ad justment 42
Backrest width adjust
ment 43
Backup lamps
– Bulb replacement 206, 207
Balance 140
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 210
Bar, refer to Towing meth ods 213
Bass 140
Battery
– Disposal 36, 208
– Power failure 208
– Remote control 28
– Replacement in the remote control 36
– Replacement, vehicle bat tery 208
– Vehicle 207
Before entering the car
wash 215
Being towed 212
Belts, refer to Safety belts 44
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 44
Beverage holder, refer to Cu pholder 109
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate 96, 99
Bluetooth connection, activat ing/deactivating 167
BMW Assist 179
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys tem 202
BMW Search 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu pholder 109
Brake assistant, refer to Dy namic Brake Control 87
Brake discs, breaking in 112
Brake force display 86
Brake force distribution, elec tronic 87
Brake lamps
– Brake force display 86
– Bulb replacement 206, 207 Brake lights, adaptive 86 Brake pads, breaking in 112 Brakes
– ABS 87
Braking
– Notes 113
– Parking brake 52
Braking safely 113
Breakdown assistance 210 Breaking in 112
Brightness of Control Dis play 68
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 204
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 50
Bypassing, see starting
aid 210
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 217
Can holder, refer to Cu
pholder 109
Capacities
– Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca pacities 225
– Trunk, refer to Weights 224
Car battery 207
Car care products 216
Care, vehicle 216
Cargo 114
Cargo, securing 105
Cargo straps, securing
cargo 115
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 28
Carpet, care 217
Car phone
– Installation location, refer to Center armrest 107
Car vacuum cleaner, connect ing, refer to Connecting elec trical devices 104
Car wash 215
Car wash
– With Comfort Access 35
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 112
Category details, special des tinations 125
CBS Condition Based Serv ice 202
CD/DVD 149
CD/DVD changer 153
CDs, storing 156
Cell phone 166
Cell phone, installation loca tion, refer to Center arm rest 107
Center armrest 107
Center brake lamp
– Bulb replacement 207
Center console, refer to
Around the center con sole 16
Central locking
– Comfort Access 34
– From the inside 32
– Setting the unlocking char acteristics 30
Central locking system
– From the outside 29
– Principle 29
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 195
Chassis number, refer to En gine compartment 197
Check Control 71
Children, transporting
safely 48
Child restraint fixing sys tem 48
Child seats, refer to Transport ing children safely 48
Chrome parts, care 217
Circulation of air, refer to Re circulated air mode 96, 100
Clock 62
Clock
– 12h/24h format 67
– Setting the time and date 67 Closing
– From the inside 32
– From the outside 30
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 51
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch
– Refer to Washer/wiper sys tem 54
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 36
– In a car wash 35
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 16
Compartment for remote con trol, refer to Ignition lock 50
Compartments, refer to Stor age compartments 108
Compass 103
Computer 63
Computer
– Displays on the Control Dis play 64
Concierge service 180
Condensation under the vehi cle 114
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Confirmation signals for lock ing/unlocking the vehicle 31
Consumption, refer to Aver age fuel consumption 64
Contacts 176
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 217
Control Display, settings 68
Controller 18
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta bility 87
Convenience operation 32
Convenience operation
– Retractable hardtop 30
– Window 30
Convenient loading 31
Convertible
– Enlarging the trunk 39, 104 Coolant
– Checking the level 200 – Temperature 63
Cooling, maximum 99
Cooling system, refer to Cool ant 200
Corrosion on brake discs 114
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte rior lamps 78
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone
– Refer to Snap-in adapter in center armrest storage com partment 107
Cruise control 91
Cruise control
– Malfunction 92
Cupholder 109
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 224
Current location, storing 123
Customer Relations 182
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 222
D
Damage, tires 194
Dashboard lighting, refer to In strument lighting 78
Dashboard, refer to Cock pit 12
Data, technical 222
Data, technical
– Dimensions 223
– Engine 222
– Filling capacities 225
– Weights 224
Date
– Date format 67
– Setting 67
Daytime running lights 76
DBC Dynamic Brake Con trol 87
DCC, refer to Cruise con trol 91
Defogging windows 97
Defroster
– Rear window 97, 100
Defrosting windows 97
Destination entry, naviga tion 121
Destination entry via the ad dress book 123
Destination guidance 130
Destination guidance with in termediate destinations 128
Digital clock 62
Digital compass 103
Digital radio 143
Dimming mirrors 47
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 53
Displacement, refer to Engine data 222
Display lighting, refer to Instru ment lighting 78
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 217
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 200
– Remote control battery 36
– Vehicle battery 208
Distance control, refer to PDC 93
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote con trol with integrated key 28
Door lock 32
Doors, manual operation 32
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 31
– From the inside 32
– From the outside 30
DOT Quality Grades 193
Draft-free ventilation 97, 100
Drive mode 59
Drive-off assistant 89
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 87
Drive position, engaging, refer to Transmission posi
tions 58
Driving instructions, breaking in 112
Driving notes, general 112
Driving stability control sys tems 87
Driving tips 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 87
DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 87
Dual clutch transmission 58
Dual clutch transmission
– Kickdown 59
DVD/CD 149
DVD/CD notes 155
DVD settings 152
DVDs, storing 156
DVD, video 151
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 87
Dynamic destination guid ance 131
Dynamic Driving Control 88
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 87
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 87
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 87
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 32
– Driver’s door 32
– Fuel filler flap 186
– M dual clutch transmission with Drivelogic 60
Electric seat adjustment 43
Electric steering wheel lock
– With Comfort Access 34
Electronic brake-force distri bution 87
Electronic engine oil level check 198
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 87
Emergency activation, auto matic transmission, refer to Overriding selector lever lock 57
Emergency operation
– Fuel filler flap, unlocking manually 186
Emergency Request 209
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 210
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 34
Engine compartment 197
Engine coolant, refer to Cool ant 200
Engine data 222
Engine oil, adding 200
Engine oil additives 200
Engine oil, checking the level 198
Engine oil, filling capacity 225
Engine oil temperature 63
Engine oil types, alterna tive 200
Engine oil types, ap
proved 200
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 63
Engine power, refer to Engine data 222
Engine, RPM 222
Engine start, Help 210
Engine, starting 51
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 34
– Start/Stop button 50
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 50
Engine, switching off 51
Engine temperature 63
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 78
Equalizer 140
Equipment, interior 101
Error messages, refer to Check Control 71
ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram, refer to DSC 87
Exchanging wheels/tires 195
Exhaust system 112
Exterior mirrors 45
Exterior mirrors
– Automatic dimming 47 – Automatic heating 46 – Folding in and out 46
– Setting 45
External audio device 108 External devices 160
External start 210
External temperature dis play 62
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas ure 66
– On computer 66
External temperature warn ing 62
Eyes for securing cargo 115
F
Fader 140
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 71
Failure of an electrical acces
sory 208
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 37
– Ending an alarm 36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 44
Fasten safety belts reminder – Refer to Safety belt re
minder 44
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti
vated-charcoal filter with au
tomatic climate control 100 – Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 97
Fine wood, care 217
First aid kit 210
Fittings
– For tow-starting and tow
ing 211
Flashing when locking/unlock
ing 31
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 82
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 82 Flat Tire Monitor
– Snow chains 196
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Flat tire, warning lamp 83 Flat tire, wheel change 207 Flooding 113
Floor carpet, care 217
Floor mats, care 217
FM/AM station 142
Foot brake 113
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte
rior lamps 78
Front airbags 80
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 82 Fuel, average consump
tion 64
Fuel consumption display – Average fuel consump
tion 64
Fuel filler flap
– Unlocking in case of an elec
trical malfunction 186
Fuel gauge 63
Fuel quality 187
Fuel
– Refer to Average fuel con
sumption 64
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Fill
ing capacities 225
Fuel tank contents, refer to
Filling capacities 225
Fuses 208
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 101
Gasoline 187
Gasoline quality 187
Gas station recommenda
tion 131
Gear change 59
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
– Manual transmission 55 Gear display, automatic trans
mission with Steptronic 56 Gear display, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 58
Gearshift lever 58
Gearshift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
– Manual transmission 55 General driving notes 112 Glove compartment 107 GPS navigation, refer to Navi
gation system 120
Grilles, refer to Air vents 95 Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 224
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 52
Hand-held transmitter, alter nating code 102
Hands-free microphone 16
Hardtop, refer to Retractable hardtop 39
Hazard warning system 16
HD Radio 143
Head airbags 80
Headlamp control, auto matic 76
Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture 75
Headlamp flasher 53
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps, care 216
Headlamps, cleaning 55
Headliner 17
Heating 95
Heating
– Mirrors 46
– Rear window 97, 100
– Seats 43
Heavy cargo, stowing 115
Height adjustment
– Seats 42
– Steering wheel 47
Height, refer to Dimen
sions 223
High-beam Assistant 77 High beams 77
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 77
High beams, headlamp
flasher 77
High beams, indicator
lamp 15
Hills 113
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 89
Holder for beverages 109
Holder for remote control, re fer to Ignition lock 50
Homepage 6
Hood 197
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 112
House number, entering for navigation 122
Hydroplaning 113
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 62
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 62
Identification marks
– Tires 192
iDrive 18
iDrive
– Changing the date and time 66, 67
– Changing the units of meas ure and display format 66
Ignition 50
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 50
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 50
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 28
Ignition lock 50
Ignition
– Switched off 50
– Switched on 50
Indication of a flat tire 83
Indicator and warning
lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Individual air distribution 96
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 189
Inflation pressure warning, tires 82
Information on navigation data 120
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat ing 103
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 82
– Refer to Setting the time and date 67
Installation location
– Telephone 107
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 78
Instrument panel, refer to In strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock pit 12
Integrated key 28
Integrated universal remote control 101
Interactive map 126
Interior equipment 101
Interior lamps 78
Interior lamps
– Remote control 31
Interior rearview mirror 47
Interior rearview mirror
– Automatic dimming 47
– Compass 103
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Air conditioner 96
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Automatic climate control 98
Interlock, refer to Disengaging the remote control 56
Intermediate destina
tions 128
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi gation 122
Interval display, service re quirements 69
iPod/iPhone 161
J
Jacking points 207
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 34
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 34
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 28
Key, refer to Integrated key/re mote control 28
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
L
Lamps and bulbs, bulb re placement 204
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 204
Language on Control Dis play 68
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 44
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 115
Launch Control 60
Leather, care 216
LED, light-emitting di
odes 204
Length, refer to Dimen
sions 223
Letters and numbers, enter ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re placement 207
Light-alloy wheels, care 216 Light control 76
Light-emitting diodes
LED 204
Lighter
– Connecting electrical devi ces 104
Lighting
– Instruments 78
– Lamps and bulbs 204
Limit, refer to Speed limit 73
Load 115
Loading 114
Lockable lug bolts, refer to Lug bolt lock 207
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 33
Locking
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
– Setting the confirmation sig nals 31
Locking the vehicle
– From the inside 32
– From the outside 30
– Without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 34
Low beams 75
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 77
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 43
Lug bolt lock 207
Lumbar support 43
M
Maintenance 202
Maintenance require
ments 202
Maintenance, service require ments 69
Maintenance system,
BMW 202
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 57
– Door lock 32
– Fuel filler flap 186
– Parking brake 53
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 71
Manual air distribution 96
Manual mode 59
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step tronic 57
Manual mode
– Transmission lock 60
Manual operation
– Door lock 32
– Driver’s door 32
– Fuel filler flap 186
– Transmission lock, auto matic transmission 57
Map, destination entry 126
Map in split screen 133
Map view 132
Marking on approved
tires 196
Marking, run-flat tires 195
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 28
Maximum cooling 99
Maximum speed, winter
tires 196
M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic
– Launch Control 60
– Neutral 59
– Reverse gear 59
– Transmission lock, releasing manually 60
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 210
Memory, refer to Seat and mir ror memory 45
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat ing concept 19
Message list, traffic bulle tins 134
Microfilter
– For air conditioner 97
– With automatic climate con trol 100
Minimum tread, tires 194 Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 45
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor 46
– Exterior mirrors 45
– Folding in, before driving into a car wash 46
– Heating 46
– Interior rearview mirror 47
Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone 166
Mobile phone, installation lo cation, refer to Center arm rest 107
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis play 18
MP3 player 160
Multifunction switch
– Refer to Turn signals/head lamp flasher 53
Multimedia 149
Music collection 156
Music search 157
Music, storing 156
N
Navigation 120
Navigation data 120
Navigation data, updat
ing 120
Navigation system
– Destination entry by
voice 126
Nets, refer to Storage com partments 108
New wheels and tires 195
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 89
Nozzles, refer to Air vents 95
Nozzles, refer to Ventila tion 97
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 213
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos tics 203
Octane rating, refer to Gaso line quality 187
Odometer 62
Oil additives 200
Oil change interval, service re quirements 69
Oil consumption 198
Oil level 198
Oil, refer to Engine oil 198
Oil types, alternative 200
Oil types, approved 200
Old batteries, disposal 208
Onboard computer, refer to Computer 63
Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 203
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 34
– From the inside 32
– From the outside 30
– Using the door lock 32
– Using the remote control 30
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con trol 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu lated air mode 96, 100
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 63
P
Paint, vehicle 216
Pairing, mobile phone 166 Park Distance Control
PDC 93
Parked vehicle, condensa
tion 114
Parking aid, refer to PDC 93 Parking lamps 75
Parts and accessories 7 Passenger airbags, deactivat
ing 81
Passenger side mirror, tilt
ing 46
PDC Park Distance Con
trol 93
Personal Profile 28
Pinch protection
– Windows 38
Plastic, care 217
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti
vated-charcoal filter with au
tomatic climate control 100 – Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 97
Position, storing 123
Postal code, entering in navi
gation 122
Power, refer to Engine
data 222
Power windows, opening and
closing 38
Power windows, refer to Win
dows 37
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Pressure, tires 189
Pressure warning, tires 82 Pressure warning, tires
– Flat Tire Monitor 82
– Tire Pressure Monitor 83 Programmable memory but
tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection
– Windows 38
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller 18
R
Radiator fluid, refer to Cool ant 200
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 28
Radio ready state 50
Radio ready state
– Switched off 50
– Switched on 50
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 50
Rain sensor 54
Random 150
Random playback 150
Range 64
RDS 143
Reading lamps 79
Rear lamps
– Bulb replacement 206
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 206
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 206, 207
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir rors 45
Rear window de
froster 97, 100
Recirculated air
mode 96, 100
Reclining seat, refer to Back rest 42
Recommended tire
brands 196
Remaining range, refer to Range 64
Remote control
– Battery replacement 36
– Comfort Access 34
– Malfunction 31, 35
– Removing from the ignition lock 50
– Trunk lid 31
– Universal 101
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses 208
Replacement remote con trol 28
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 8
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 44
Restraint system
– For children 48
Retaining straps, securing cargo 115
Retractable hardtop
– Convenience operation 30 – Opening and closing 40 – Remote control 30
Retreaded tires 196
Reverse gear
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
– Manual transmission 55
Road, avoiding 130
Road detour 130
Roadside Assistance 180
Roadside parking lamps 77
RON gasoline quality 187
Roof load capacity 224
Rope, refer to Tow-starting and towing 213
Route 131
Route criteria, route 130
Route, displaying 131
Route section, bypassing 131
RPM, refer to Engine
data 222
RSC Runflat System Compo nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components,
care 217
Run-flat tires 195
Run-flat tires
– Tire inflation pressure 189
S
Safety 6
Safety-belt height adjust ment 44
Safety belts 44
Safety belts
– Care 217
– Damage 44
– Indicator/warning lamp 44
– Reminder 44
Safety systems
– Airbags 80
– Safety belts 44
Satellite radio 143
Saving fuel 116
Scale, changing during navi gation 133
Screen, refer to Control Dis play 18
Screw thread for tow fit ting 212
Search, refer to BMW
Search 181
Seat adjustment, electric 43
Seat adjustment, mechani cal 42
Seat and mirror memory 45
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder 44
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 44
Seat heating 43
Seats
– Adjusting 42
– Adjusting electrically 43
– Heating 43
– Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 45
– Storing the setting, refer to Seat and mirror memory 45
Selector lever
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
Selector lever lock, overrid ing 57
– Lock, refer to Changing se lector lever positions, shift lock 56
– Positions 56
Sensors, care 217
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv ice 202
Service requirements, dis play 69
Service, Roadside Assis tance 210
Servotronic 90
Settings and information 65
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 28
Settings on Control Dis play 68
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for mat 67
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 57
– Manual transmission 55
– Sport automatic transmis sion 59
Shiftlock
– Automatic transmission, re fer to Changing selector lever positions 56
Shift paddles on steering wheel 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 60
Side airbags 80
Side windows, refer to Win dows 37
Sitting safely 42
Ski bag, refer to Throughloading opening with
integrated transport
bag 105
Slot for remote control 50
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 174
Snap-in adapter, refer to Cen ter armrest storage compart ment 107
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag nostics 203
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 104
Software part number 166
SOS, refer to Emergency Re quest, initiating 209
Spare fuses 208
Special destinations, naviga tion 124
Specified oil types 200
Speed, average 64
Speed limit 73
Speedometer 14
Split screen 22
Split screen map set
tings 133
Spoken instructions, naviga tion 132
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 89
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 89
Sport program with automatic transmission with Step tronic 57
Sport program with sport au tomatic transmission 59
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean ing the windshield and head lamps 55
Stability control systems 87
Start/Stop button
– Starting the engine 51
– Switching off the engine 51
Starting aid 210
State/province, selecting for navigation 121
Stations, stored 148
Station, storing 142
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner’s Manual 6
Steering wheel
– Adjusting 47
– Lock 50
– Locking with Comfort Ac cess 34
– Shift paddles 57, 60
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step tronic 56
Stopping
– Engine 51
Storage compartments 108
Storage nets 104
Storage, tires 196
Storing the seat position, refer to Seat and mirror mem ory 45
Storing the vehicle 218
Street, entering for naviga tion 122
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 189
Summer tires, tread 194
Suspension settings 88
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 88
Switching off – Engine 51 – Vehicle 51 Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 62
Tailgate, opening from the in side 33
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 33
Tail lamps 206
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 206, 207
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 222
Telephone, adjusting vol ume 169
Telephone, installation loca tion, refer to Center arm rest 107
TeleService 179
Temperature, air condi
tioner 97
Temperature, automatic cli mate control 98
Temperature, changing the unit of measure 66
Temperature, coolant 63
Temperature display
– External temperature 62
– External temperature warn ing 62
– Setting the unit 66
Temperature, engine oil 63
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 36
Thigh support adjustment 43
Third brake lamp, refer to Cen ter brake lamp 207
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 105
Tilting the passenger side mir ror 46
Time
– Setting the time 66
Tire age 193, 195
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192 Tire inflation pressure
– Loss 84
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to FTM 82
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 83
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– Resetting the system 84
– System limitations 84
– Warning lamp 85
Tire Quality Grading 193
Tires, changing 195
Tires, flat tire 207
Tire size 192
Tires, pressure loss 85
Tires, pressure monitoring, re fer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83
Tires, run-flat tires 195
Tire tread 194
Toll roads, route 130
Tone 140
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve hicle tool kit 204
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Torque, refer to Engine
data 222
Tow bar 213
Tow fitting
– Screw thread 212
Tow fittings
– For tow-starting and tow ing 211
Towing 211
Towing methods 213
Town/city, navigation 121
Tow rope 213
Tow-starting 211, 213
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83
Traction control 87
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 88
Traffic bulletins, naviga tion 134
Transmission
– Automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
– Dual clutch transmission 58
– Launch Control 60
– Lock, refer to Changing se lector lever positions 56
– Manual transmission 55
– Neutral 59
– Overriding selector lever lock 57
– Positions 58
– Releasing the transmission lock manually 60
– Reverse gear 59
Transporting children
safely 48
Tread, tires 194
Treble, tone 140
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 62
Triple turn signal activa
tion 53
Trip odometer 62
Trips, planning 128
Trunk
– Capacity 224
– Comfort Access 35
– Lamp, refer to Interior
lamps 78
Trunk lid
– Comfort Access 35
– Emergency unlocking 34
– Opening from the inside 33
– Opening from the out
side 33
– Remote control 31
– Opening from the inside 33
– Opening from the out
side 33
Turning circle, refer to Dimen sions 223
Turning lamps, refer to Adap tive light control 76
Turn signal
– Indicator/warning lamp 14
Turn signals 53
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement, front 205
– Triple turn signal activa tion 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 193
Unintentional alarms, avoid ing 37
Units
– Average fuel consump tion 66
Units of measure, changing on Control Display 66
– Temperature 66
Universal remote control 101
Unlocking
– From the inside 33
– From the outside 30
– Hood 197
– Setting the unlocking char acteristics 30
– Trunk lid 35
– Without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 34
Upholstery care 216
USB audio interface 161
USB interface 107
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electrical devices 104
Vehicle
– Battery replacement 208 – Breaking in 112
Vehicle care 216
– Dimensions, refer to Dimen
sions 223
– Identification number 166 – Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 197 Vehicle jack 207
– Paint 216
– Storage 218
Vehicle, switching off 51 – Washing 215
– Weight 224
Ventilation
– Draft-free 97, 100
– Refer to Climate control 95 Vents, refer to Air vents 95
Vents, refer to Ventila tion 100
Version of navigation
data 120
Video playback 151
Voice activation, mobile phone 173
Voice activation, short com mands 226
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 140
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 71
Warning signal volumes 141
Warning triangle 210
Washer/wiper system 54
Washer fluid reservoir 55
Washing, vehicle 215
Water on roads 113
Welcome lamps 75
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen sions 223
Wheel change 207
Wheels and tires 189
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 82
Width, refer to Dimen
sions 223
Wind deflector 40
Window, convenience opera tion 30
Windows, defrosting and re
moving condensation
– Air conditioner 97
– Automatic climate con trol 100
Windows, pinch protec tion 38
Windshield
– Cleaning 55
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 97
Windshield wash 54
Windshield washer fluid 55 Windshield wash
– Filling capacity, reser
voir 225
– Nozzles 55
Windshield wiper blades, changing 204
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 54
Winter storage, care 218
Winter tires, suitable
tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper blades, changing 204
Wiper fluid 55
Wood, care 217
Word match concept, naviga tion 23
Working in the engine com partment 197
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
X
Xenon headlamps
– Bulb replacement 205
Y
Your individual vehicle 6 Your individual vehicle – Settings, refer to Personal
Profile 28
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