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are within the pivoting or travel range of the device being operated. Also follow the safety instructions supplied with the hand-held transmitter.< The button on the inside mirror can be used to operate the device, for example the garage door, if the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. To do so, within the reception range of the device, press the button of the device until the function is triggered. The LED on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis- sion of the radio signal.
Deleting stored functions Simultaneously hold down the right and left buttons on the inside mirror for approx. 20 sec- onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1 Adjustment button 2 Display The display shows you the main or secondary compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle You can call up various functions by pressing the adjustment button with a pointed object such as a pen or similar item. The following adjustment options are displayed one after the other, depending on how long you keep the adjustment button pressed: > Press briefly: switch display on/off > 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone > 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass > 9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right-hand
steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language
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Setting compass zones Set the compass zone corresponding to your vehicle's geographic location so that the com-
pass can function correctly; refer to the world map with compass zones.
To set the compass zone, press the adjustment button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number of the compass zone set is shown in the display. To change the zone setting, briefly press the adjustment button repeatedly until the display shows the number of the compass zone corre- sponding to your current location. The compass is operational again after approx. 10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the following situations: > An incorrect compass direction is shown. > The compass direction shown does not change although the direction of travel does.
> Not all compass directions are shown.
Procedure 1. Make sure that no large metal objects or overhead power lines are in the vicinity of your vehicle and that you have enough space to drive in a circle.
2. Set the currently valid compass zone. 3. Convertible: ensure that the retractable
hardtop is fully closed.
4. Press the adjustment button for approx. 6-7 seconds to call up C. Then drive in at least one full circle at a speed of no more than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful, the display changes from C to a compass direction.
5. Convertible: open the retractable hardtop
fully and repeat step 4.
Setting right-hand/left-hand steering Your digital compass is factory-set to right- hand or left-hand steering, in accordance with your vehicle.
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Set the language You can set the language of the display: Press the adjustment button for approx. 12-13 seconds. Press the adjustment button again briefly to switch between English "E" and German "O". The setting is automatically saved after approx. 10 seconds.
Coupe: Roller sunblinds
Closing Fold the cover up.
Locking To lock the glove compartment, use the inte- grated key of the remote control, refer to page 30. Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the outside, the glove compartment is locked as well.
USB interface for data transmission
Briefly press the button in the center console to raise or lower the roller sunblind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment comes on. To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after use.<
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Port for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g. music collections, refer to page 189. Observe the following when connecting: > Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs. > Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the snap-in adapter, depending on the equip- ment version.
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Do not place unsecured objects in them; otherwise, they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the event of braking or eva- sive maneuvers.<
Do not place non-slip pads, e.g. anti-slip mats, on the dashboard; the materials of
these pads may damage it.<
Storage compartments in the rear console Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver- sion, the following storage compartments can be found in the rear console:
Opening Press the button, see arrow.
Adjustments
Slide the center armrest on the driver's side into the desired position.
Connection for external audio device You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over the vehicle speakers: > AUX-IN port, refer to page 194
> USB audio interface/extended connectivityof the music player in the mobile phone, refer to page 195.
Storage compartments inside the vehicle Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find compartments beside the steering column, in the front doors and in the center console. Nets are provided on the front-seat backrests.
> Storage tray > Storage compartment with cover > Cupholders
Coupe: clothes hooks
Press the upper edge to flip open.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; other- wise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerv- ing.<
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Convertible: rear There are two additional cupholders in the rear console.
Cupholders
Use lightweight and shatterproof contain- ers and do not transport hot beverages; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of the accident. Do not force contain- ers that are too large into the cupholders; other- wise, damage could result.<
Front
Press the button to open.
Before folding down the rear seat back- rest or using the transport bag, remove all containers from the cupholder and close it. Do not place objects into the cupholder and use force to close it. Do not use the cupholder as a grab handle.<
Ashtray
Opening
Push the ridge on the cover.
Opening Briefly press the center of the cover.
Closing Briefly press the cover in the center and push in the cupholder.
Coupe: rear There are two additional cupholders in the rear center armrest.
Press the front of the armrest.
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Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be pulled out 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. When leaving the car, always remove the remote control so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<
Connecting electrical appliances In your BMW, when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, you can use electrical devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner, etc. if at least one of the following sock- ets is available. The total load of all sockets should not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Do not connect battery chargers to the sockets built into the vehicle at the plant;
doing so may damage the vehicle.<
Cigarette lighter socket To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter out of the socket.
Socket in the front passenger footwell A socket is located under the glove compart- ment on the left.
Socket in the center armrest External audio device, refer to page 127.
Coupe: socket in cargo area
Open the cap.
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Convertible: Cargo loading
Opening
Enlarging the cargo area
When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the cargo area: To do so, push the cargo area partition upward. Before opening the hardtop, push the cargo area partition down until it engages on both sides.
Before moving the hardtop, ensure that there are no objects on or next to the cargo area partition; otherwise, parts of the hardtop may be damaged. Do not exceed the maximum loading height; refer to the sticker in the cargo area showing a line indicating the maximum height. Do not use force to push down the cargo area partition.<
The retractable hardtop can only be opened if the cargo area partition is in its
lowermost position and engaged on both sides.<
Folding down the rear seat backrest
Opening
1. To release the rear seat backrest, pull the
corresponding lever in the cargo area.
2. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for- ward slightly. Fold the backrest forward by the head restraint.
Closing Return the rear seat backrest to its upright posi- tion and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its seating position, make sure that the seat's lock- ing mechanism engages properly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.< The lashing eyes in the cargo area provide you with a way to attach cargo area nets or draw straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 143.
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You can fold down the rear seat backrest to transport light objects in the rear without dam- aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mounting points for the cargo area net are found on the rear panel of the back- rest. To unlock the rear seat backrest: press the button on the driver's or the opposite side.
Closing Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its seating position, make sure that the seat's lock- ing mechanism engages properly. Otherwise, cargo could be thrown around in the event of sharp braking or swerving and endanger the occupants.<
Bag holder
When the rear seat backrest is folded down, you will find two bag holders on the cargo area wall: 1. Fold open the holder by pressing the but-
ton.
2. Press the handles of the bag onto the
holder from above.
Only hang light shopping bags or other suitable objects from the holders; other-
wise, braking maneuvers and swerving, for example, may lead to a safety hazard due to objects flying about the passenger compart- ment. Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured.< For more information on loading the vehicle, refer to page 141.
Storage compartment behind the rear seat backrest
A storage compartment is located behind the rear seat backrest. To access the storage com- partment: remove the insert or fold down the rear seat backrest.
When the rear seat backrest is folded down or the insert has been removed,
only transport small light objects in the storage compartment; otherwise, braking maneuvers and swerving, for example, may lead to a safety hazard due to objects flying about the passen- ger compartment. Only transport heavy lug- gage in the cargo area if it has been appropri- ately secured.<
Storage compartments inside the cargo area
Coupe Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area: > Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack- ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver- sion
> Net for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the mounts on the floor panel
> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags
or tote bags
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Coupe: ski bag The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards. With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6.9 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft 10 in/2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading 1. Fold down the center armrest. 2. Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover.
3. Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the skis or snowboards.
4. Clip the hooks of the ski bag retaining strap
into the eyelet.
Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.
> Rubber strap on the left trim panel for
securing small objects such as a folding umbrella
> Net for small objects on the right trim panel
of the cargo area
Convertible Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following storage spaces can be found in the cargo area: > Storage compartment on the left side of the
cargo area. To open turn handle by 90° > Net for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the mounts on the floor panel
> Rubber strap for subdividing the cargo area; can be hooked onto the lateral lashing eyes
> Stowage compartment under the floor
panel
Folding up the floor panel
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 55 lbs./25 kg for the storage com- partment under the floor panel; otherwise, dam- age may result.<
Coupe Press the floor panel up and secure it with the catch.
Convertible To lift, grab hold of the floor panel at the open- ing at the rear of the panel.
Lashing eyes You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo area for securing luggage items with nets or tensioning straps, refer to page 143.
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Convertible: through-loading opening with integrated transport bag The transport bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards. When the rear seat backrest is folded up, you can remove the insert and use the transport bag with the regular through-loading opening. To transport larger objects, you can fold down the rear seat backrest to create an expanded through-loading opening. With the transport bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6.2 ft/1.90 m. When skis of 6.2 ft/ 1.90 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of the transport bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading 1. For loading using the regular through-load-
ing opening: Press the button down and remove the insert from the front. For loading with the through-loading open- ing expanded: Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to page 130.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con- tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten- sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner described; otherwise, it could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak- ing or sudden swerving.< To store the ski bag, perform the steps described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts. 1. Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2. Pull the handle, arrow 1.
3. Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various inserts available, contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
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2. Front cover: press the two recesses
together and fold the cover down until it engages.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the transport bag and its contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the transport bag in the manner described; otherwise, it could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak- ing or sudden swerving.< To store the transport bag, perform the steps described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the front cover
You can remove the front cover to use the full height of the through-loading opening. With the cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow, and remove the cover toward the front. To replace, insert the cover at an angle from above and let it snap it into place.
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In the cargo area: press the two recesses together and fold down the cover.
4. Undo the Velcro fastener and spread out the transport bag between the front seats. Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap into the belt buckle under the transport bag.
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6. Load the transport bag. The zipper eases
access to the stored items.
Only place clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage. You can use the snaps to shorten the transport bag if you do not need its full length.
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This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions.
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. As a result, some equip- ment described may not be available in a partic- ular vehicle, for example due to the options or national-market version selected. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. Please follow the instructions below in order to achieve the optimal service life and economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits.
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 cautiously during this break-in period.
Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle's operating life.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do not exceed an engine speed of 4,500 rpm or a road speed of 100 mph/160 km/h. Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kickdown mode.
Saving fuel The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends on several factors. You can lower fuel consump- tion and the environmental impact by taking certain measures, adjusting your driving style and having the vehicle serviced regularly.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac- tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Remove any unneeded cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove any mounted parts after you have finished using them Remove unneeded additional mirrors, the roof rack and the rear luggage rack after use. Mounted parts affect the vehicle's aerodynam- ics and increase fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass roof An open glass roof or window causes higher air resistance and thus increases fuel consump- tion.
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Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before embarking on a long journey, and correct it if necessary. Low tire inflation pressure causes higher rolling resistance and thus increases fuel consumption and tire wear.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestions. You achieve fuel sav- ings even if standing time is as short as approx. 4 seconds.
Set off immediately Do not let the engine warm up while the car is still standing, but set off immediately at moder- ate engine speed. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature.
Drive defensively Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking maneuvers. To do so, keep an adequate dis- tance between you and the vehicle in front of you. A defensive and smooth driving style keeps fuel consumption down.
Avoid high engine speeds Only use first gear when setting off. In second and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation or pauses. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds. When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con- stant speed. As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a stop in the high- est applicable gear. On a downhill slope, take your foot off the accel- erator and coast in a suitable gear. The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.
Switch off functions you do not need at the moment Functions such as the air conditioner, seat heating or rear window defroster draw large amounts of power and consume additional fuel. Especially in city traffic and in stop-and-go driv- ing they have a considerable impact. Therefore, switch these functions off when they are not really needed.
Have the vehicle serviced Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. BMW recommends having the vehicle serviced at your BMW center. Also note the BMW service system, refer to page 264.
General driving notes
Close the trunk lid
Only drive with the trunk closed. Failure to do so may endanger passengers or other
road users or may damage the vehicle in the event of an accident or a braking and evasive maneuver. In addition, exhaust gas may flow into the passenger compartment.< If special circumstances make it absolutely nec- essary to drive with the trunk open: 1. Close all windows and the glass roof. 2. Greatly increase the air volume of the auto-
matic climate control system, refer to page 118.
3. Drive cautiously.
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Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera- tures are generated in the exhaust sys- tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys- tem, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while park- ing, 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, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.<
Mobile phones in the vehicle
It is not advisable to use wireless devices such as mobile phones inside the vehicle without a direct connection to an external aerial. Otherwise, it is not possible to exclude the pos- sibility of a reciprocal interference occurring between the vehicle electronics and the wire- less device. Otherwise, there is no assurance that the radiation generated by the radio trans- mission will be conveyed out of the passenger compartment.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur- face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, means that the tire can completely lose contact with the road surface, so that neither the car can be steered nor the brake be properly applied.< The risk of hydroplaning increases with declin- ing tread depth on the tires, refer also to Mini- mum tread depth on page 256.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
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Use the parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle for a lengthy period using the clutch; use the
parking brake instead. Otherwise, greater clutch wear will result.< For more information about the drive-off assis- tant, refer to page 100.
Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations in which this is necessary. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
Objects in the movement range of the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects out of the movement range of the pedals; otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the pedals during driving. Do not place additional floor mats onto an exist- ing one or onto other objects. Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened. Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas- tened again after they have been removed, e.g. for cleaning.<
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it.
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Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< You can increase the engine's braking effect by shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces- sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Down- shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans- mission, refer to page 65.
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch: never drive with the transmission in neutral or with the engine switched off; other- wise, there will be no engine braking action and no power assistance to the brakes and steering. Manual transmission: never drive with the clutch held down, with the transmission in neu- tral or with the engine switched off; otherwise, there will be no engine braking action and no power assistance to the brakes and steering. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms while the automatic cli- mate control is in operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. In some situations, this can result in sudden loss of tire pressure.<
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or leak from their containers in the cargo
area, as this could result in damage to the vehi- cle.<
Determining loading limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving conditions may result.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the YYY amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo/lug- gage can be transported.
Stowing cargo > Position heavy objects as low and as far for- ward as possible, ideally directly behind the respective seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.
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weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 287; otherwise, excessive loads can pose a safety hazard and may also place you in violation of traffic safety laws. Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car, since they could be thrown around, for example as a result of heavy braking, sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu- pants. Only attach the cargo straps using the lashing eyes shown in the illustration. Do not secure cargo with the anchors for tether straps, refer to page 59; otherwise, these could be damaged.<
Coupe: roof-mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Comply with the directions given in the installation instructions.
Mounting points
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining straps, a cargo area net, or draw straps.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes are pro- vided for attaching the cargo straps. Two are located on the side walls of the cargo area 1, two additional ones are located on the inside wall of the cargo area 2. Please note the information supplied with the cargo straps.
Convertible: before opening the hardtop, fold down the cargo area partition. Make sure the cargo area is loaded correctly; other- wise parts of the hardtop can be damaged, refer to page 130.<
Always position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it cannot endan- ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden braking or swerving is necessary. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
The mounting points are located in the roof.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof load capacity, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 287.
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The roof load must be distributed uniformly and should not be too large in area. Heavy items should always be placed at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting the glass roof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the trunk lid. Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
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Navigation system
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information The navigation system can determine the pre- cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of satel- lites and vehicle sensors, and can reliably guide you to every entered destination.
Enter data only with the vehicle station- ary, and always give priority to the appli- cable traffic regulations in the event of any con- tradiction between traffic and road conditions and the instructions issued by the navigation system. Failure to take to this precaution can place you in violation of the law and put vehicle occupants and other road users in danger.<
Accessing navigation system
Press the button.
1. 2. "Navigation"
The navigation system can also be accessed directly with the button on the
controller.
Navigation data
General information Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your BMW center. Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.
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> Depending on the data volume, a data
update may take several hours.
> Update data while driving to reduce the
drain on the battery.
> Only the main functions of the navigation
system are available during updating.
The update is resumed automatically when a trip is continued after an interruption. > You can inquire as to the status of the
update.
> The data are stored in the vehicle. > After the update, the system restarts. > The medium that holds the navigation data
can be removed after the update is com- pleted.
Information about navigation data 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Navigation system version":
Information about the data version is dis- played.
Updating the navigation data
Inserting navigation DVD 1.
Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD player with the labeled side facing up.
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-
play.
3. Enter the authorization code of the naviga-
tion DVD and change the DVD if needed.
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Navigation system Navigation
1.
Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
Querying status
Press the button.
1. 2. "Navigation update"
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1. 2. "Navigation" 3. "Enter address"
The system also supports you with the follow- ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city.
> You can skip the entry of state/province and
town/city if the current entries should be retained for your new destination.
Entering a state/province 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Select "State/Province" or displayed coun-
try.
Entering a town/city 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis-
played town/city.
Navigation
Destination entry
Destination entry
Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information In entering your destination you can select from the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination from address book,
refer to page 152
> Last destinations, refer to page 153
> Special destinations, refer to page 153
> Entering a destination on the map, refer topage 155
> Selecting home address, refer to page 153
> Destination entry via voice, refer topage 156
> Destination entry via BMW Assist, refer to
page 155
You can also store a navigation destination on the programmable memory keys, refer to page 23.
Entering a destination manually To make it easier to enter town/city names and street names, the system assists you with auto- matic name completion and entry comparison, refer to page 159. This makes it possible to enter different spellings and completes your entry automatically so that stored town/city names and street names can be accessed quickly.
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The list is reduced in steps with each entry. To delete letters: > To delete individual letters: Turn the controller to select then press the controller.
, and
> To delete all letters:
Turn the controller to select then press the controller for an extended period.
, and
To enter spaces: > Select the The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter.
symbol.
3. Move the controller to the right. 4. Select the name of the town/city from the
list.
If there are several towns/cities with the same name: 1. Change to the list of town/city names. 2. Highlight the town/city. 3. Select the town/city.
Entering the postal code 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis-
played town/city.
symbol.
2. Select the 3. Select the digits. 4. Change to the list of postal codes and
towns/cities.
5. Highlight the entry. 6. Select an entry.
Entering street and intersection 1. Select "Street" or displayed street. 2. Enter the street and cross-street the same
way you entered the town/city.
After you enter the street, you can also enter the cross street or the house number. If there are several streets with the same name:
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1. Change to the list of street names. 2. Highlight street. 3. Select the street.
Alternative: entering street and house number 1. Select "Street" or displayed street. 2. Enter the street the same way you entered
the town/city.
3. "House number" 4. Select the digits. 5. Change to the list of house numbers. 6. Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
No such street at the destination The desired street is not in the entered town/ city because it belongs to another district of the town/city. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Select "Street" or displayed street. 4. Change to the list of street names. 5. Select "In" displayed country.
All streets of the entered country are offered. The corresponding town/city is dis- played after the street name.
6. Select the letters. 7. Change to the list of street names. 8. Highlight street. 9. Select the street.
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"Guidance"
contact".
6. Select an existing contact, if available. 7. "Business address" or "Home address" 8. "Last name" and "First name" if you wish. 9. "Store in vehicle"
Storing the position Your current position can be stored in the address book. 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Store position as contact" or "Add position
to contact".
Navigation
Destination entry
Starting destination guidance after entering the destination 1. "Accept destination" 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation", refer to page 157.
> Setting "Route preference", refer to
page 159.
> Search for "Points of Interest at loc.", refer
to page 153.
Address book To create contacts, refer to page 228.
Selecting a destination from the address book 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book"
Contacts with addresses are displayed if these addresses have been checked as destinations. If the contacts with addresses from the mobile phone are not displayed, they first need to be checked as destinations, refer to page 218.
3. Select a contact in the list or if so desired,
using the "A-Z search".
4. Select "Business address" or "Home
address"
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4. Depending on the selection, select an exist-
ing contact from the list or the type of address and enter the last and first name.
5. "Store in vehicle"
Opening the last destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations"
Editing or deleting an address 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. Highlight the entry. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry".
Using the home address as a destination The home address must be created. Specifying a home address, refer to page 228. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. "Home"
4. "Start guidance"
Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically. These destinations can be called up and used as a destination for destination guidance.
3. Select the destination. 4. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti-
nation"
Editing a destination Destinations can be edited, for example, to change the house number of an existing entry. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last destina-
tions".
Special destinations
General information Even with the most up-to-date navigation data, information about certain special destinations may have changed; for example, filling stations may not be in operation.
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Opening the search for special destinations 1. "Navigation" 2. "Points of Interest" The search can be narrowed by entering the location and type of special destination.
Searching online 1. "Google™ Local Search" 2. Select the special destination. 3. Select the 4. "Start guidance"
symbol.
Special destination location As you input the search destination, you can select from among various options. > "At current location" > "At destination" > "At different location" > "Along route"
A-Z search 1. "A-Z search" 2. "Town/City" 3. Select or enter town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select category. 6. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible to select several category details. Move the controller toward the left to exit category details.
7. "Keyword" 8. Enter keyword.
A list of the special destinations is dis- played.
9. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed. If several details are stored, then you can scroll through the pages.
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If a phone number is available, a connection can be established, if desired.
symbol.
10. Select the 11. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti- nation". Adding destination as another des- tination, refer to page 180.
"Start search": without entering a search term, the search is repeated with the last stored search term.
Category search 1. "Category search" 2. "Town/City" 3. Select or enter town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select category. 6. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible to select several category details. Move the controller toward the left to exit category details.
7. "Start search"
A list of the special destinations is dis- played.
8. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed. If several details are stored, then you can scroll through the pages. If a phone number is available, a connection can be established, if desired.
symbol.
9. Select the 10. "Start guidance" or "Add as another desti- nation". Adding destination as another des- tination, refer to page 180.
Displaying special destinations List of special destinations: the special destina- tions are displayed in order of their distance and are displayed with a direction arrow pointing toward the destination.
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Destination entry via BMW Assist A connection to the BMW Concierge service is established, refer to page 229. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter address" 3. Open "Options". 4. "BMW Assist dest. entry"
Displaying special destinations in the map To display symbols of the special destinations in the map: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Display Points of Interest"
5. Select the settings.
Destination entry via map If you only know the location of a destination or street, then you can enter the destination with the aid of the map.
Selecting the destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map"
Destination entry
Navigation
The current position of the vehicle is displayed on the map. 3.
"Interactive map"
4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs. > To change the scale: turn the controller. > To shift the map: move the controller in
the required direction.
> To shift the map diagonally: move the controller in the required direction and turn it.
5. Press the controller to display additional
menu items. > Select the
symbol: "Start guidance"
or "Add as another destination".
> "Find points of interest": the search for
special destinations is started.
Specifying the street If the system cannot recognize a street, it dis- plays one of the following pieces of information: > A street name in the vicinity. > The district. > The coordinates of the destination.
Interactive map In the interactive map, the scale can be adjusted and the visible map section can be shifted. In addition, pressing the controller makes further functions available:
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> Select the
symbol.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another destination"
> "Exit interactive map":
Go back to the map view.
> "View in northern direction" or "View in
driving direction"
> "Display destination": the section of the map around the destination is displayed.
> "Display current location":
The section of the map around the cur- rent position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 153.
Destination entry via voice
General information For instructions on the voice activation system, refer to page 25. > During the destination entry by voice, you can switch between voice entry and entry via iDrive at any time. To do so, reactivate the voice activation system if necessary. > Having the possible spoken commands
read aloud: {Voice commands}
Saying the entries > With the Professional navigation system:
City/town, street, and house number can be entered with a single command.
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> Countries, towns and cities, streets and
intersections can be said as whole words or spelled in the system language, refer to page 94. Example: to enter a destination in a US state as a complete word, the system language must be English.
> Spell the entry if the language spoken in the area is different from the system language.
> Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag- gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters.
> The methods of entry depend on the navi- gation data in use and on the country and language settings.
Entering an address in a command 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
2.
{Enter address}
3. Wait for a request from the system. 4. Say the address aloud in the suggested
order.
5. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If necessary, individually name the separate components of the address, e.g. the town/city.
Entering a town/city The town/city name can be spoken as a com- plete word or spelled. With the destination entry menu displayed: 1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
2.
{City} or {Spell city}.
3. Wait for the system to prompt you for the
town/city.
4. Say the name of the town/city or say at least
the first three letters.
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> To select a recommended town/city:
{Yes}
> To select other town/city: {New
entry}
> To select an entry, e.g. {Entry …} > To spell an entry: {Spell city}
6. Continue making the entry as prompted by
the system.
If there are several towns/cities with the same name: Towns/cities that sound the same are compiled in a separate list and are displayed as one town/ city followed by three dots. 1. Select an entry:
{Yes} or {Entry …} e.g. entry 2.
2. Select the desired town/city. The town/city can also be selected from the list via iDrive: turn the controller until the town/city is selected and press the controller.
Entering a street or intersection The street or intersection is entered in the same manner as the town/city.
Entering a house number Depending on the data in the navigation sys- tem, house numbers up to the number 2,000 can be entered:
{House number}
1. 2. Say the house number.
Say each digit separately.
3. Continue making the entry as prompted
by the system.
Starting destination guidance
{Start guidance}
Destination guidance starts immediately.
Destination entry
Navigation
Planning a trip with intermediate destinations
New trip A trip can be planned using intermediate desti- nations. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the controller to the left, if necessary. 4. 5. "Enter new destination" 6. Select the type of destination entry.
"Guidance"
7. Enter the intermediate destination. 8. "Start guidance"
Entering intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip. 1. "Enter new destination" 2. Select the type of destination entry. 3. Enter the intermediate destination. 4. "Add as another destination"
The intermediate destination is inserted into the destination list and highlighted.
5. Turn the controller until the intermediate
destination is at the desired place in the list.
6. Press the controller.
Starting the trip After entering all intermediate destinations, highlight the first destination and say "Start guidance"
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For example if the second destination is high- lighted at the start of route guidance, then the first destination is skipped over. The ate destination.
symbol indicates the active intermedi-
Storing a trip Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. Delete existing trips as necessary to permit you to store new trips. 1. Open "Options". 2. "Store trip" 3. Enter a name. 4. "OK" The trip is stored in the trip list under the entered name.
Selecting a stored trip 1. "Navigation" 2. "Stored trips" 3. Select the desired trip. 4. "Start guidance"
Trips, changing
Changing the trip direction Intermediate destinations are displayed in reverse order in the list. 1. "Map" 2. 3. Open "Options". 4. "Reverse order of trip dest."
"Guidance"
Options for intermediate destinations 1. "Map" 2. 3. "Display all trip destinations" 4. Select an intermediate destination.
"Guidance"
> "Edit destination" > "Reposition dest. in the trip": move the intermediate destination within the list.
> "Delete dest. in the trip" > "Go to next dest. in the trip"
Some options are not possible for some trips.
Deleting a stored trip 1. "Navigation" 2. "Stored trips" 3. Select the desired trip. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip".
Selecting last trip 1. "Navigation" 2. "Stored trips" 3. "Last trip" 4.
"Start guidance"
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Vehicle equipment In this chapter, all production, country, and optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described that is not available because of, for example, selected options or country version. This also applies to safety related functions and systems.
Starting destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. Entering a destination, refer to page 150. 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start guidance" The route is displayed on the Control Display after it is calculated. In the map view, the distance to the destination/ intermediate destination and the estimated time of arrival are displayed. The arrow display appears on the Control Dis- play, if so desired.
Terminating destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Guidance". 4. "Stop guidance"
Continuing destination guidance If the destination was not reached during the last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. "Resume guidance"
Destination guidance
Navigation
Route criteria
General information > You can influence the calculated route by
selecting certain trip criteria.
> Route criteria can be changed during desti-
nation entry and during route guidance.
> Street types are part of the navigation data
and are taken into account in route plan- ning, e.g. avoiding highways.
> The proposed route can differ from per-
sonal experience.
> The settings are stored for the remote con-
trol currently in use.
> Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer
to page 165.
Changing route criteria 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3.
4. Selecting a criterion:
"Route preference"
> "Fast route": time-optimized route through a combination of the least pos- sible distance and stretches of road that allow rapid driving.
"ECO PRO route": optimized combi- nation of the fastest and shortest possi- ble route.
> "Short route": short distance without
taking time into account.
> "Alternative routes": are suggested, where possible, during active route guidance.
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Lane information In the arrow display, the recommended lanes of multi-lane roads are each marked with a trian- gle. > Filled triangle: optimum lane. > Empty triangle: likewise possible lane. It can, however, also be possible to briefly make additional lane changes.
Displaying the list of route segments If the route guidance has been started, then you can display a list of route segments. The dis- tance to be traveled and traffic bulletins are dis- played for each segment of the route. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. Highlight the route segment. The route segment is displayed in the preview map.
Bypassing a section of the route During route guidance, prompt the navigation system to bypass certain route segments. In doing so, you will specify how many kilometers to travel before returning to the original route. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "New route for"
Navigation
Destination guidance
The individual suggestions are labeled in color.
5. Select additional route criteria, if desired.
Where possible, the selected criteria will be avoided on the route. > "Avoid highways": highways are avoided
where possible.
> "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided
where possible.
> "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided
where possible.
The setting applies to the current route and to the planning of future routes.
Route
General information Depending on your vehicle's equipment, vari- ous views of the route are available during route guidance: > Arrow display on the Control Display. > List of route segments. > Map view, refer to page 162.
Arrow display The following information is displayed during route guidance: > Large arrow: current direction of travel. > Small arrow: indicates the next change of
direction.
> Intersection view. > Lane information.
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4. Turn the controller: enter the desired mile-
age.
5. Press the controller.
Destination guidance through voice instructions
Resuming the original route If the route section should no longer be bypassed: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "New route for" 4. "Remove blocking"
Gas station recommendations The remaining range is calculated and filling stations along the route are displayed. Even with the most up-to-date navigation data, information about certain special destinations may have changed; for example, filling stations may not be in operation. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" 3. "Recommended refuel"
A list of filling stations is displayed.
4. Select a gas station. 5. Select the symbol. 6. "Start guidance": route guidance to the
selected filling station is started. "Add as another destination": the filling sta- tion is incorporated into the route.
Switching voice instructions on/off Voice instructions can be switched on or off during destination guidance. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a programmable memory key, refer to page 23.
"Voice instructions"
Repeating a voice instruction 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Highlight the 4. Press the controller twice.
symbol.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions The volume can be adjusted only while a voice instruction is being issued. 1. Have the last voice instruction repeated, if
necessary.
2. Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
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Map view
Displaying the map view 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map"
Overview
1 Toolbar 2 Route segment with traffic obstruction 3 Road sign for traffic obstruction 4 Planned route 5 Current location 6 Upper status box 7 Lower status box
Lines on the map Streets and roads are depicted with different colors and lines according to their classification. Dotted lines represent railroad and ferry con- nections. National borders are depicted with thin lines.
Traffic obstructions Small triangles along the planned route identify route segments with traffic obstructions, depending on map scale. The direction of the triangles indicates the direction of the obstruc- tion. Road signs classify the obstructions. > Red road sign: the obstruction relates to the
planned route or direction of travel.
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> Gray road sign: the obstruction does not relate to the planned route or direction of travel.
Traffic bulletins, refer to page 163.
Planned route After route guidance is started, the planned route is displayed on the map.
Status boxes Show/hide: press the controller. > Upper status box: time, phone details, and
entertainment details.
> Lower status box: symbol for active route
