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Manual transmission 67 Map, destination entry 173 Map in split screen 180 Map view 178 Marking on approved tires 270 Marking, run-flat tires 271 Master key, refer to Remote control 30 Maximum cooling 137 Maximum speed, display 79 Maximum speed, winter tires 270 Measure, units of 85 Medical kit 291 Memory, seat, mirror 51 Menu, EfficientDynamics 164 Menu in instrument cluster 80 Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18 Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180 Messages 241
Messages, refer to Check Control 73 Microfilter 136, 139 Minimum tread, tires 269 Mirror 52 Mirror memory 51 Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157 Mobile phone 220, 228 Mode, ECO PRO 163 Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6 Moisture in headlamp 280 Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16 Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55 MP3 player 210 Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 Music collection 205 Music search 207 Music, storing 205 Navigation 168 Navigation data 183 Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49 Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50 New wheels and tires 269 No Passing Information 79 Notes 245 Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 303 Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 294 OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 278 Obstacle marking, backup camera 125
Odometer 76 Office 238 Oil 274 Oil, adding 274 Oil additives 275 Oil change 275 Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77 Oil filler neck 274 Oil types, alternative 275 Oil types, approved 275 Old batteries, disposal 288 Onboard Diagnostics OBD 278 Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16 Onboard vehicle tool kit 279 Opening/closing from in‐ side 37 Opening/closing via door lock 36 Opening/closing with remote control 34 Operating concept, iDrive 16 Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 138 Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76 Paint, vehicle 297 Pairing, mobile phone 220, 229 Panic mode 35 Parallel parking assistant 130 Park Distance Control PDC 121 Parked-car ventilation 139 Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158 Parking aid, refer to PDC 121 Parking assistant 130 Parking brake 63
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Parking lamps 86 Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52 Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 124 PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121 Permissible axle load 304 Personal information 238 Personal Profile 31 Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43 Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42 Plastic, care 298 PlugIn 255 Position, storing 170 Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 169 Power failure 288 Power output, engine 303 Power sunroof, glass 43 Power windows 41 Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 263 Pressure warning FTM, tires 97 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31 Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21 Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 43 Protective function, win‐ dows 42 Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17 Radiator fluid 276 Radio 190, 198 Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30 Radio ready state 60 Radio stations buttons 197
Rain sensor 65 Random 199 Random playback 199 RDS 191 Reading out loud 245 Rear lamps 285 Rear socket 146 Rearview mirror 52 Rear window de‐ froster 135, 138 Recirculated-air filter 139 Recirculated air filter 136 Recirculated-air mode 135, 138 Recommended tire brands 270 Refueling 260 Remaining range 76 Reminders 245 Remote control/key 30 Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36 Remote control, universal 141 Replacement fuse 288 Replacing parts 279 Replacing wheels/tires 269 Reporting safety defects 8 RES button 111 Reserve warning, refer to Range 76 Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95 Retaining straps, securing cargo 160 Retreaded tires 270 Roadside Assistance 251 Roadside parking lamps 87 Roller sunblinds 43 Roof load capacity 304 Roof-mounted luggage rack 160 Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 294 Route 177 Route criteria, route 176 Route, displaying 177
Routes, avoiding 176 Route section, bypassing 177 RPM, engine 303 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat tires 271 Rubber components, care 298 Run-flat tires 271 Safe braking 157 Safety 6 Safety belt reminder 49 Safety belts 48 Safety belts, care 298 Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 102 Safety switch, windows 42 Safety systems, airbags 91 Satellite radio 192 Saving fuel 162 Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 179 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16 Screwdriver 279 Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 294 Search, refer to BMW Search 252 Seat and mirror memory 51 Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48 Seat heating, front 47 Seat heating, rear 48 Seating position for chil‐ dren 55 Seats 45 Selection list in instrument cluster 80 Selector lever, automatic transmission 67 Sensors, care 299 Service and warranty 7
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Service history 78 Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 277 Service requirements, dis‐ play 77 Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 291 Settings on Control Dis‐ play 83 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51 Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67 Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67 Shift paddles on steering wheel 69 Short commands 306 Side airbags 91 Side View 127 Signaling, horn 12 Signals when unlocking 35 Sitting safely 45 Size 302 Slide/tilt glass roof 43 Smallest turning circle 303 Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 236 Snow chains 271 Socket 145 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 278 Software applications, iPhone 255 Software update 217 Spare fuse 288 Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 171 Specified engine oil types 275 Speed, average 82 Speed limit detection 79 Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82 Speed limit, setting 82
Everything from A to Z
Reference
Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 189 Split screen 21 Split screen map settings 180 Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 178 SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 106 Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69 Sport displays, torque display, performance display 83 SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 106 Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68 Sport steering, variable 105 Stability control systems 104 Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61 Start/Stop button 59 Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31 Starting aid 291 Starting the engine 60 State/province, selecting for navigation 168 Stations, stored 197 Station, storing 190 Status display, tires 94 Status information, iDrive 20 Status of Owner's Manual 6 Steering wheel, adjusting 53 Steering wheel heating 53 Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67 Stopping the engine 61 Storage compartment in the rear 150 Storage compartments 148 Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 148 Storage, tires 270 Storing the vehicle 299 Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 169
Summer tires, tread 268 Supplementary text mes‐ sage 75 Surround View 123 Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 140 Switch, refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6 Tachometer 75 Tailgate 37 Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 39 Tailgate via remote control 35 Tail lamps 285 Tasks 244 Technical changes, refer to Safety 6 Technical data 302 Telephone 220, 228 TeleService 251 Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135, 137 Temperature display, external temperature 76 Temperature, engine oil 75 Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 109 Terminal, jump-starting 292 Text messages 241 Text message, supplemen‐ tary 75 Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40 Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33 Thigh support 47 Through-loading system 146 Tilt alarm sensor 41 Time of arrival 82 Tire damage 269 Tire identification marks 267 Tire inflation pressure 263
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Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 97 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94 Tires, changing 269 Tires, everything on wheels and tires 263 Tires, run-flat tires 271 Tire tread 268 Toll roads, route 176 Tone 188 Tools 279 Top View 126 Torque, engine 303 Total vehicle weight 304 Tow fitting 294 Towing 293 Town/city, navigation 169 Tow-starting 293 Tow truck 293 TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94 Traction control 105 TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 105 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180 Transmission, automatic 67 Transmission, manual 67 Transporting children safely 55 Tread, tires 268 Treble, tone 188 Trip computer 83 Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64 Trip odometer 76 Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 293 Trunk lid 37 Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38 Trunk lid, hotel function 38 Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35 Turning circle 303 Turning circle lines, backup camera 124 Turn signals, operation 64 Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 285 Unintentional alarm 41 Units of measure 85 Universal remote control 141 Unlock button, automatic transmission 68 Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37 Unlocking/locking via door lock 36 Unlocking/locking with remote control 34 Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6 Updating software 217 Upholstery care 298 USB audio interface 210 USB interface 149 Variable sport steering 105 Vehicle battery 287 Vehicle battery, replacing 287 Vehicle, breaking in 156 Vehicle care 297 Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number in the engine compart‐ ment 272 Vehicle jack 287 Vehicle paint 297 Vehicle storage 299 Vehicle wash 296 Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 139 Version of the navigation data 183 Video playback 200 Video playback, iPhone 213 Video playback, snap-in adapter 213 Voice activation, short com‐ mands 306 Voice activation system 23 Volume, setting 188 Warning messages, refer to Check Control 73 Warning triangle 291 Washer fluid 66 Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 305 Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66 Washer system 65 Washing, vehicle 296 Water on roads 157 Weights 304 Welcome lamps 86 Wheel base, vehicle 303 Wheels, changing 269 Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 263 Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97 Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94 Width, vehicle 302 Window defroster, rear 135, 138 Windows, powered 41 Windshield washer fluid 66 Windshield washer noz‐ zles 66 Windshield washer system 65 Windshield wiper 65
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Windshield wipers, fold-out position 66 Winter storage, care 299 Winter tires, suitable tires 270 Winter tires, tread 268 Wiper blades, replacing 279 Wiper fluid 66 Wiper system 65 Wood, care 298 Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22 Wrench 279 Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 283
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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW. Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive. BMW AG
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Communication 220 Business mobile phone preparation
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228 Professional mobile phone preparation
238 Office 247 Contacts 250 ConnectedDrive Mobility 260 Refueling 262 Fuel 263 Wheels and tires 272 Engine compartment 274 Engine oil 276 Coolant 277 Maintenance 279 Replacing components 290 Breakdown assistance 296 Care Reference 302 Technical data 306 Short commands of the voice activation
system
314 Everything from A to Z
Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 314.
iDrive Voice activation system Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Displays Lamps Safety
Notes At a glance 12 Cockpit 16
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Controls 30 Opening and closing 45
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Notes
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. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle. Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Symbols Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ lect individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system. ››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment. Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐ vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐ mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is also described and illustrated that is not availa‐ ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected optional equipment or the country-specific var‐ iants. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ tions.
Status of the Owner's Manual The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐ icy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐ dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
For your own safety Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, re‐
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quires suitable maintenance and repair meth‐ ods. Therefore, have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord‐ ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐ ately trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Parts and Accessories For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐ cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐ chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐ ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐ fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐ stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐ ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐ sional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐ ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie- talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐ promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information. Maintenance, re‐ placement, or repair of the emission control de‐ vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
Notes
tomotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part. California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐ tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐ ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐ productive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties: ▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty. ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. ▷ California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐ erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐ erate your vehicle in another country or region,
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However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safe‐ rcar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about mo‐ tor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehi‐ cle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.Notes
you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐ tions or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information. Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐ cle Limited Warranty. Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures: ▷ BMW Maintenance system ▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models
▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐ ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐ ranty.
Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
All around the steering wheel
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1 Roller sunblinds 43
2 Rear window safety switch 42
3 Power windows 41
4 Exterior mirror operation 52
5 Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 101
Collision warning 115Lane departure warning 99
Front fog lamps 89
Parking lamps 86
Low beams 86
6 Lamps
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Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Daytime running lights 87
Adaptive light control 88
High-beam Assistant 88
Instrument lighting 897 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal 64
High beams, head‐ lamp flasher 64
High-beam Assistant 88Roadside parking lamps 87
Computer 81
8 Steering wheel buttons, left Store speed 119
Resume speed 120
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Increase distance 111
Reduce distance 111
9 Instrument cluster 70
10 Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment source
Volume
Voice activation 23
Business mobile phone prepara‐ tion package 220
Professional mobile phone prepa‐ ration package 22811 Steering column stalk, right
Windshield wipers 65
Rain sensor 65
Clean the windshields and head‐ lamps 66
Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 60
Auto Start/Stop function 61Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 119
Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐ rupting 10912
13 Horn 14
Steering wheel heating 53
15 Adjust the steering wheel 53
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Cockpit
All around the center console
1 Headliner 15
2 Control Display 16
3 Ventilation 139Hazard warning system 290
8 Controller with buttons 16
9 Parking brake 63
10PDC Park Distance Control 121
Backup camera 123
Parking assistant 130
Surround View 123
Driving Experience Switch 106Central locking system 33
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5 Glove compartment 148
6 Radio 190CD/multimedia 198
7 Climate control 134DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 104
12 Transmission selector lever 67 67
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All around the headliner
Cockpit
At a glance
Emergency Request 290
Glass sunroof 43
Reading lamps 90
Interior lamps 90
Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag 93
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At a glance
iDrive
iDrive Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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.◀
Controls at a glance Controls
Control Display Notes ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions.
▷ Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged. Switching off
Press the button.
1. 2. "Switch off control display"
Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen back on. Controller with navigation system Select menu items and create settings. 1. Turn.
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings.
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2. Press.
1. Turn.
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3. Move in four directions.
2. Press.
Buttons on controller
3. Move in two directions.
Press the button Function MENU RADIO MEDIA
Open the main menu. Opens the Radio menu. Opens the CD/Multimedia menu. Opens the Navigation menu. Opens the Telephone menu. Displays the previous panel. Opens the Options menu.
NAV
TEL
BACK
OPTION
Controller without navigation system Select menu items and create settings.
TEL
Buttons on controller
Press the button Function MENU Audio
Open the main menu. Open audio menu last lis‐ tened to, switch between audio menus. Opens the Telephone menu.
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iDrive
Press the button Function BACK OPTION
Open previous panel. Opens the Options menu.
Operating concept Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. 1. Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
2. Press the controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.
The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed. The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button. In this case, the current panel is not closed.
▷ Move the controller to the right.
A new panel is opened on top of the previous display.
White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened. View of an opened menu When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedly
until the first panel is displayed.
▷ Press the menu button on the controller
twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
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iDrive
At a glance
The function is deactivated.
Example: setting the clock Setting the clock
1.
Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.
2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
3.
If necessary, move the controller to the left to display "Time/Date".
4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Additional options: move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is dis‐ played. Options menu The "Options" menu consists of various areas: ▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Split screen".
This area remains unchanged.
▷ Control options for the selected main menu,
e.g., for "Radio".
▷ If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, e.g., "Store station".
Changing settings 1. Select a field. 2. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed.
3. Press the controller. Activating/deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
The function is activated.
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At a glance
iDrive
5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.
Telephone symbols
Symbol Meaning
6. Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.
7. Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information Status field The following information is displayed in the sta‐ tus field at the top right: ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. ▷ Sound output, on/off. ▷ Wireless network reception strength. ▷ Telephone status. ▷ Traffic bulletin reception. Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows. Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Satellite radio is switched on.
Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes: searching for network. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
Symbol Meaning
CD/DVD player. Music collection.
Gracenote® database.
AUX-IN port. USB audio interface/mobile phone audio interface. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
Symbol Meaning
Spoken instructions are switched off.
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Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen, e.g., information from the onboard computer. In the divided screen view, the so-called split screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu. Switching the split screen on and off
Press the button.
1. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display
Press the button.
1. 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
4. Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5. Select the desired menu item.
iDrive
At a glance
tions, phone numbers and entry points into the menu. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. Without navigation system and telephone On the buttons, only radio stations, refer to page 197, can be stored. Saving a function 1. Highlight the function via the iDrive.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Running a function
Press the button. The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear gloves or use objects. The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen.
Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
▷ To display short information: touch the but‐
ton.
▷ To display detailed information: touch the
button for an extended period.
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The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle. ▷ Only those letters are offered during the en‐
try for which data is available.
▷ Destination search: town/city names can be entered using the spelling of language avail‐ able on the Control Display.
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iDrive
Deleting the button assignments 1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.
2. "OK"
Entering letters and numbers General information 1. Turn the controller: select letters or num‐
bers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Symbol Function
Press the controller: delete the letter or number. Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers. Enter a blank space.
Switching between cases, letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers: Symbol
or
Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. Move the controller up.
Without navigation system Select the symbol.
Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.
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Voice activation system At a glance
Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
The concept ▷ Most functions that are displayed on the
Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your en‐ tries.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐ ing the voice activation system.
▷ The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's
Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.
Requirements Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identified. Set the language, refer to page 84.
Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system
1.
wheel.
Press the button on the steering
2. Wait for the signal. 3. Say the command.
The command is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐ cates that the voice activation system is active. If no other commands are available, operate the function in this case via iDrive. Terminating the voice activation system
Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands. The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play. There are short commands for functions of the main menu. Some list entries, e.g. Phone book entries, can also be selected via the voice activation system. Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis‐ played in the respective list. Having possible commands read aloud You can have the available commands read out loud for you: ›Voice commands‹ For example, if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the commands for the settings are read out loud. Executing functions using short commands Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, nearly ir‐
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respective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 306. Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹ Additional commands for the help dialog: ▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about the current operating options and the most im‐ portant commands for them are announced.
▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced.
Example: playing back a CD 1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press the button on the steering
wheel. ›C D and multimedia‹ The medium last played is played back.
Press the button on the steering
wheel. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version. In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐ nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form. On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:" 4. Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐ tion until the desired volume is set. ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐ ephone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 290, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐
mon pronunciation of the station name:
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›Station ...‹ e. g. Classic Radio station
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐ roof closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
1. 2. Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". 3. Press the controller. 4. Selecting desired range:
Select components
Press the button.
▷ "Quick reference" ▷ "Search by pictures" ▷ "Owner's Manual"
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle The integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐ played on the Control Display. The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri‐ bed therein. Components of the integrated Owner's Manual The integrated Owner's Manual consists of three parts, which offer various levels of infor‐ mation or access possibilities. Quick Reference Guide Located in the Quick Reference is important in‐ formation for the operation of the vehicle, the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire. This information can also be displayed during driving. Search by pictures Information and descriptions based on illustra‐ tions can be searched via search by pictures. This is helpful, for example, if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed. Owner's Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index.
Leafing through the Owner's Manual Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed. Page by page without link access Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links. Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page.
Leaf back.
Leaf forward.
Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function The relevant information can be opened directly.
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Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly. Storing 1. "Owner's Manual" Select via the iDrive.
2.
Press the desired button for more
than 2 seconds.
Executing
Press the button. The Owner's Manual is displayed im‐
mediately.
Opening during operation via iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu:
1.
Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual" Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display: "Display Owner's Manual" Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual To change from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays:
1.
Press the button or move the controller
to the right repeatedly until the "Options" menu is displayed.
2. "Display Owner's Manual" 3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
4.
5.
Press the button again to return to the
function displayed last.
Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
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This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.
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Opening and closing Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid 4 Panic mode in alarm system
General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys. Every remote control contains a replaceable battery. The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal Profile, refer to page 31. In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 277.
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐ trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2. The integrated key fits the following locks: ▷ Driver's door. ▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.
The front passenger glove compartment con‐ tains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to page 38. Replacing the battery
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
4.
ment; see arrow 2. Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing upwards.
5. Press the cover closed.
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button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake. Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote con‐ trol, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch.
Personal Profile The concept Personal Profile concept You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. ▷ The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
▷ When the vehicle is unlocked, the profile that was last detected and called up with the re‐ mote control is used.
▷ Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for three Per‐ sonal Profiles and one guest profile. Transmitting the settings Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐ file function. For more information, contact your service center. Transmission takes place via: ▷ The USB interface in the glove compart‐ ment or the center console on a USB me‐ dium.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center.
New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your service center. Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center. Emergency detection of remote control It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following: ▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote
control by external sources.
▷ Discharged battery in the remote control. ▷ Interference of radio transmission by mobile
devices in close proximity to the remote control.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mobile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine. Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the re‐ mote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop
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Profile management Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile. The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐ mote control currently in use. Renaming profiles 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. "Options" Open. 4. "Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values. 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. "Settings" 3. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
4. "Options" Open. 5. "Reset current profile" Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Import profile"
4. USB interface: "USB device" Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported. This can be useful for storing and opening per‐ sonal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally changed or deleted. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Export profile" 4. USB interface: "USB device"
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Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles. This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. The current profile is selected. 4. Open "Guest". 5. Create the settings. Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed. Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Options" Open. 4. "Display user list at startup" Personal Profile settings The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile. More information on the settings can be found under: ▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning. ▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
▷ Driving Experience Switch: sport program ▷ Driver's seat position: automatically re‐
trieved after unlocking.
▷ Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
▷ Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.
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▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
▷ Tone: tone settings. ▷ Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐ mate control with enhanced features: set‐ tings.
▷ Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
▷ Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
▷ Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
▷ Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.
▷ Side View: selection of the display type. ▷ Language on the Control Display. ▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off. ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/
off.
▷ Triple turn signal activation. ▷ Daytime running lights: current setting. ▷ Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system The concept The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following: ▷ Doors. ▷ Trunk lid. ▷ Fuel filler flap. Operating from the outside ▷ Via the remote control. ▷ Via the door handles of the driver's and front
passenger doors.
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The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control: ▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the theft protection is activated/deactivated. Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 40, is
armed or disarmed.
Operating from the inside
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on. You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Unlock button:"
Via the button for the central locking system. If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the fuel filler flap remains unlocked. If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically. The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from the outside Using the remote control General information
Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you
4. Select the desired function:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ locks the entire vehicle.
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open. Releasing the button stops the motion.
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