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4 Cleaning windshield, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera*
5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
Normal wiper speed Press once. The system reverts to operation in the intermit- tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system reverts to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor The wiper operation is controlled automatically as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen- sor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undes- ired wiper operation.<
Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and BMW Night Vision camera* Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head- lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter- vals.
Do not use the washing mechanisms if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but- ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the thumbwheel 5.
Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
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1 Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically
2 Cleaning the rear window
Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
wise you will damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For this reason, keep it away from ignition sources and store only in the closed original container out of reach of children. Otherwise, there is the danger of bodily injury. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only add washer fluid with the engine cooled down to exclude contact with hot engine components. Otherwise there is a dan- ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.<
Cruise control*
The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering col- umn. To maintain the specified speed, the sys- tem brakes if the engine braking effect is not sufficient on a downhill grade. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi- cient.
Do not use the cruise control under driv- ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g., when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, lose road surface, and poor visibility. Otherwise you could loose con- trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.<
One lever for all functions
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser- voir. Fill with water and – if required – with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity Sedan: Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with headlamp washer system* approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. Sports Wagon: approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
1 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed 2 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and
decelerating
3 Interrupting and deactivating system 4 Resuming stored speed
Maintaining, storing and increasing speed Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1: The speed currently being driven is maintained and stored. The display 1 in the speedometer, see below, indicates this regulated speed. Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h. Press lever to resistance point for a longer time: The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
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the accelerator pedal. The system maintains and stores your current speed as soon as you release the lever. Press the lever beyond the resistance point: The speed is increased to the next fives posi- tion in the mph display or the next tens position in the km/h display. Press and hold the lever beyond the resistance point: The vehicle accelerates more quickly.
Maintaining speed, storing speed, and decelerating Pull the lever, arrow 2: Functions are the same as 1; the speed is reduced.
Interrupting system Press the lever up or down, arrow 3: The display 1 in the speedometer changes color. In addition, the system is interrupted: > when you apply the brakes, even with the
parking brake
> when you shift very slowly, when you shift the manual transmission into idling mode, or when you shift the automatic transmis- sion into the N position
> when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> when the DSC comes on
Resuming stored speed Press button 4: The stored speed is resumed and maintained.
Deactivating system > Press the lever up or down twice, arrow 3
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Displays in instrument cluster
1 Stored speed 2 Selected speed is displayed briefly
Active cruise control* With active cruise control you can select a desired speed which is then automatically maintained when driving on open roadways and is varied to maintain a selected distance setting to slower moving vehicles ahead. Active cruise control represents a technological advance over the familiar cruise control and is a welcome relief from the constant adjustment of speed that can accompany driving in traffic on freeways or other high-speed thoroughfares. Especially on longer trips and in traffic conges- tion, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your enjoyment of driving. Please use it safely and responsibly. In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active cruise control will, within limits, adjust your vehicle's speed automatically so that you can flow with the traffic without having to make con- stant adjustments. If, for example, while cruis- ing at the selected speed, you begin to approach a slower vehicle ahead of you in the same lane, the system will reduce your vehicle's speed to the same as that of the vehicle ahead to maintain your selected distance setting. You can vary the following distance, which will vary with speed. Based on your selected distance setting, the system automatically decreases the throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if necessary. In addition, if the vehicle ahead of you slows to a complete stop, the system can
Applications Please try the system first during sparse traffic and clear road conditions so that you can get used to the system. After you have experience and understand the system, only then use it during normal traffic. As with conventional cruise control systems, active cruise control in no way reduces or sub- stitutes for the driver's own personal experi- ence, responsibility, alertness and awareness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise control- ling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly as well as in slow-moving traffic. Do not use the system in city driving; in complex driving situations; heavy traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as high- way off-ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, espe- cially when the system is actively following a vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving condi- tions can result which lead to a violation of the law or elevated risk of an accident. The minimum initial activation speed is 20 mph/ 30 km/h, and the maximum speed is 110 mph/ 180 km/h. However, you can also activate the system while stopped, refer to While stopped, page 69.
follow this action within the given scope and can also accelerate from a complete stop if the vehicle ahead of you drives off again shortly thereafter. During braking, your vehicle brake lamps will automatically illuminate to alert a fol- lowing driver to take action. In addition, it may be necessary for your vehicle to downshift the automatic transmission to maintain the dis- tance setting selected. As soon as the road in front of you has no moving vehicles, the system will accelerate to your desired speed. This set speed is also maintained on downhill grades, however the vehicle speed can drop below the set speed when driving uphill if the engine out- put is not sufficient.
Active cruise control cannot detect stop signs, red lights, or any object that is
stopped or is blocking the road. Active cruise control is not and must not be used as a collision avoidance/warning system. Since this active cruise control system is a new technology and operates differently from con- ventional cruise control systems which you may be accustomed to, it is necessary that you read all of the pages relating to this system before use. Carefully read and observe the information on the system limitations beginning on page 71 to obtain a good command of the system and its range of applications.<
Brake pedal feel When the system brakes and you also depress the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking feel results.
Professional* navigation system If a navigation DVD is in the drive, refer to page 132, within limits the system adjusts the accelerating and braking behavior of the vehicle to the road you are driving on.
To ensure that the system is informed of the current course of the road, always use
the latest navigation DVD if possible.< When the vehicle position is unknown, e.g. when you leave the map area, this influence of the navigation system is not available.
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One lever for all functions
1 Storing and increasing desired speed 2 Storing and reducing desired speed 3 Interrupting, refer to page 69,
or deactivating system, refer to page 69
4 Activating stored desired speed and dis-tance, refer to page 69, or driving off, refer to While stopped, page 69
5 Selecting distance to vehicle driving ahead,
refer to page 68
Storing current speed Tap the lever, arrow 1, or briefly pull it, arrow 2.
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster.
Increasing desired speed Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or beyond, arrow 1, until the desired speed is dis- played. The speed then displayed is stored and achieved on a clear road. > Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
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> Each time the lever is tapped beyond the
resistance point, the desired speed increases to the next fives position in the mph speedometer display or the next tens position in the km/h speedometer display.
Reducing desired speed Pull the lever, arrow 2, until the desired speed is displayed. These functions are operated in the same man- ner as increasing your desired speed.
Selecting distance
> Briefly press rocker switch downward:
Increase distance.
> Briefly press rocker switch upward:
Reduce distance.
The selected distance is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.
Distance 1, closest
Distance 2
Distance 3
Distance 4, farthest This distance is set when you acti- vate the system.
Use good judgment to select the appro- priate following distance, given road con- ditions, traffic, applicable laws and state driving recommendations for safe following distance. Otherwise, a violation of the law or risk of an accident could result.<
Resuming stored desired speed and distance
While driving Press button 4. The displays appear in the instrument cluster.
Interrupting cruise control
While stopped
Press the lever upward or downward, and with the vehicle stopped also depress the brake pedal. The marking in the speedometer changes color and the distance indicator goes out. In addition, the system is automatically inter- rupted: > when you apply the vehicle brakes > when you shift the transmission > when DTC is activated or DSC is deacti-
vated
> when DSC comes on > when you apply the parking brake > when you release the safety belt and open
the driver's door with the vehicle stopped > when the system does not recognize any
objects for an extended period of time, e.g. on infrequently traveled roads without a shoulder or guard rails, or if the radar sensor is covered with dirt, refer to page 70
If the system is interrupted, then it is nec- essary for the driver to actively intervene by braking and steering. Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident.<
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, engage position P of the auto-
matic transmission and apply the parking brake. Otherwise the vehicle can roll.< If a detected vehicle in front of you brakes to a complete stop and your vehicle has also been braked to a complete stop by the system: > If the vehicle in front of you drives off while the marking 1 for the desired speed in the speedometer is green, your vehicle will accelerate without you having to do any- thing.
> If the vehicle in front of you drives off while the marking 1 is orange, you briefly depress the accelerator pedal or press button 4. Rolling bars in the distance indicator 3 mean that the vehicle in front of you has driven off.
If you are stopped behind a vehicle with the brake pedal depressed and the system is inter- rupted or deactivated: 1. Press button 4 to activate a stored desired
speed or select a desired speed with the lever, arrow 1 or arrow 2. 2. Release the brake pedal. 3.
If the vehicle in front of you drives off, briefly depress the accelerator pedal or press button 4.
Deactivating system > Press the lever upward or downward twice
while driving.
> When stopped, do the same with the brake
pedal depressed.
> Switch off the ignition. The displays turn off, and the stored desired speed and distance are deleted.
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Displays in instrument cluster
of the responsibility for adjusting the desired speed and driving style to the traffic conditions.
Radar sensors
1 Stored desired speed
> Green: the system is active. > Orange: the system is interrupted.
2 Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Display also used for warnings, please read all information on warnings
3 Selected distance to vehicle ahead
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys- tem is activated The bars roll: the vehicle in front of you has driven off
4 Brief display of stored desired speed
If the display --- mph/--- km/h appears briefly, the conditions necessary for oper-
ation may currently not be met.<
Warning lamps
The indicator 2 continuously flashes yellow. The prerequisites for operating the system are no longer met as a result of ABS or DSC interven-
tions. The system brakes until you actively take over.
The indicator 2 flashes red; a sig- nal sounds. The system indicates that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. The system can-
not automatically restore the distance to the vehicle driving ahead. However, this display cannot relieve the driver
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1 Long-range sensor 2 Location of the short-range sensors behind
the bumper
3 Location of the short-range sensors behind
the bumper with the M Sport Package*
Heavy rain and also dirt, snow or ice can limit the detection of vehicles ahead. If needed, clean the radar sensor under the front bumper as well as the bumper area covering the short range sensors. When doing so, be particularly careful in removing layers of snow and ice. Do not apply adhesive labels, etc., in the area of the short-range sensors. If the sensor is not aligned properly, e.g. due to damage, the active cruise control cannot be activated.
Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the sensor is incorrectly aligned. A message is displayed if the system fails.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: > ’’NF3 ACC2SCU 003YK04001 0000
> BV8SRS24
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.<
System limitations
As with conventional cruise control sys- tems, active cruise control in no way
diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibility, alertness and aware- ness in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle. The driver should decide when to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise control is intended for use on highway-type roadways where traffic is moving relatively smoothly. Do not use this system in city driving; in complex driving situations; on curvy, winding roads, slippery roads or roads with sharp curves such as highway off-ramps; during inclement weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, ser- vice/parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary, especially when the sys- tem is actively following a vehicle in front of you.<
Always remember that the range and abil- ity of the system do have physical limita- tions. For example, the system may not detect vehicles driving ahead if they suddenly brake heavily in stop-and-go traffic during accelera- tion. The system will not apply the brakes or slow your vehicle when a very slow-moving
vehicle, stopped vehicle or stationary object is in the lane ahead of you, for example when approaching a traffic light or parked vehicle or when a vehicle is stalled in your lane. Also, the system does not react to oncoming traffic, pedestrians or other types of potential traffic such as a rider on horseback. It is also possible that the system may not detect smaller moving objects such as motorcycles or bicycles. Be especially alert when encountering any of these situations as the system will neither automati- cally brake, nor provide a warning to you. Also, be aware that every decrease in the distance setting allows your vehicle to come closer to a vehicle in front of you and requires a heightened amount of alertness.< The system cannot allow the vehicle to drive off automatically in situations that make driving off considerably more difficult, e.g., on steep uphill grades, with a heavy trailer or before raised areas in the road. Near radio astronomy stations, the system radar is deactivated at speeds under 20 mph/ 30 km/h due to legal regulations.
Be certain to interrupt the system when you pull into an exit lane for a highway
offramp.< Also, vehicles traveling in a staggered manner on a highway may cause a delay in the system's
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reaction to a vehicle in front of you or may cause the system to react to a vehicle that is actually in the lane next to yours. Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary.
In addition, the system is interrupted whenever the driver applies the vehicle brakes, shifts the transmission from drive/D to neutral/N, or deactivates DSC. After any inter- ruption, the system will no longer automatically activate the vehicle brakes, which means the driver must intervene and resume manual brak- ing. You should then reactivate the system only when you are fully aware of the prior speed and distance settings.< Active cruise control may brake when you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must constantly monitor traffic and inter- vene if necessary. When you switch off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is fully switched off, too, and any settings you have selected are can- celed.
Unexpected lane change
If a vehicle in front of you is behind a stopped vehicle and unexpectedly changes lanes, you must react yourself, as the system does not react to stopped vehicles.
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Swerving vehicles
When a vehicle swerves out of adjacent lanes into your lane, the system does not detect the vehicle until it is completely in your lane.
When a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane, the system may not be able to restore the selected distance automatically. This also applies to great differences in speed between your vehicle and vehicles ahead, e.g. when quickly approaching a truck. Once the system has established that a vehicle is indeed in front of you, it will indicate that you must brake and/or maneuver the vehicle yourself. Take action yourself, otherwise there is a risk of an accident.<
Behavior in curves
If the selected desired speed for a curve is too high, the system reduces the speed within a curve. However, it cannot detect curves in advance. Therefore, select a suitable speed at the start of a curve. Because of the limited range of the system, it is possible that in curves or on the peaks and val- leys of hilly roads, a vehicle ahead may be rec- ognized late, or not at all. Therefore, it is up to the driver to select a speed that is prudent in view of the curves and terrain of the roadway.
In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control might react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate. If your vehicle decelerates in either case, you can choose to overcome the deceler- ation by briefly pressing the accelerator pedal.
Driver interventions and your responsibility
Anytime the driver presses down on the accelerator pedal, any braking action by the system is interrupted and the distance indi- cator goes out until the pedal is fully released. As soon as you fully release the accelerator, the system will again control your cruising speed and distance setting. While driving with the sys- tem activated, resting your foot on the acceler- ator pedal will cause the system not to brake even when necessary. Be certain that floormats or other objects on the vehicle floor do not inter- fere with movement of the accelerator pedal.< While active cruise control is capable of braking your vehicle automatically when
you approach a slower vehicle ahead, it is important to be aware that the ability of the sys- tem to apply the brakes is also limited, e.g. when you reduce your desired speed sharply. It uses only a portion of braking system capacity and does not utilize the full capacity of the vehi- cle braking system. Therefore, the system can- not decrease your speed due to large differ- ences in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Example: when you approach a vehicle traveling at a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range.<
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Controls Overview
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock, date
Tachometer
1 Time, outside temperature and date 2 Odometer and trip odometer 3 Press button:
> with ignition switched on, trip odometer
is reset
> with ignition switched off, time, outside temperature, and odometer are briefly displayed.
From radio readiness the outside temperature and the time are displayed. Date retrieval: Press CHECK button on turn signal lever, refer to page 81. Time and date setting, refer to page 78. You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the Control Display, refer to Units of measure on page 76.
Outside temperature warning If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage appears on the Control Display. There is an increased danger of ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/ +36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care- fully, e.g., on bridges and sections of road in the shade, otherwise there is an increased accident risk.<
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Avoid engine speeds in the white-striped advance warning field, arrow 1, if possible. Never force the engine speed up into the red warning field, see arrow 2. Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. At high revs in this range, the flow of fuel is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature Should the coolant, and with it the engine become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. Checking coolant level, refer to page 214.
Energy Control
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini- mum exhaust emissions.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/ 70 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters. 550i: approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters reserve capacity. You will find information on refueling on page 200. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve After the reserve quantity has been reached, a message briefly appears on the Control Display; the remaining range is shown in the computer. Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
Press the button on the turn signal lever. The following information is displayed in the specified order: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption > No information
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is projected based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/ 30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press BC button on turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the time during which the engine is running.
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To reset average fuel consumption: press BC button on turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec- onds.
For different routes You can display the average speed and average consumption for two different routes on the Control Display, refer to the following and to Trip computer*.
Displays on the Control Display You can also call up the computer via iDrive. For operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Displays on the "Trip computer":
> Departure time > Trip duration > Trip distance Both displays show: > The average speed and > the average fuel consumption.
Resetting the fuel consumption and speed You can reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
Displays on the "Onboard info":
2. To confirm your selection, press the con-
troller again.
Resetting the Trip computer 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset"
All values are reset.
> Cruising range > Distance from destination > Estimated time of arrival, provided that a destination was entered in the navigation system*, refer to page 133.
Setting the units of measure You can change the units for fuel consumption, route/distance, temperature and pressure. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
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1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
3. Select the desired menu item. 4. Select the desired unit. The settings are stored for the remote key cur- rently in use.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date for the next maintenance are displayed briefly with the ignition switched on.
Your BMW Service Advisor can deter- mine your vehicle's current service
requirements by reading out the data stored in the remote control.<
Additional information You can view more detailed information by using the Control Display, for operating princi- ple refer to page 16.
3. "Service required" Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed. You can request more detailed information on every entry: Select the entry and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Move the controller to the left.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man- dated inspection is approaching. Please
arrange a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally required inspections* Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly, refer to page 79, otherwise the effec- tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
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3. "Service required"
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Options" 4. "Last Service Request"
Clock The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.
Setting the time To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the time format below. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline. 6. "Date:" 7. Turn the controller until the desired month is displayed, and then press the controller.
8. Set the year in the same manner.
The date is stored.
To exit the menu: Move the controller to the left. More information on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 215.
Automatic Service Request* Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are automatically transmitted to your BMW center prior to a service due date. You can check when your BMW center was notified.
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2. "Settings"
Setting the time iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The time format is stored.
Date The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.
Setting date To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer to Setting date format below. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Date:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and then press the controller.
5. Create the necessary settings for the
month and year. The date is stored.
Setting date format iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format. The date format is stored.
Check Control
The concept The Check Control monitors functions in the vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal- function in the monitored systems. This kind of Check Control message consists of indicator
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and warning lamps in the instrument cluster, and if necessary an acoustic signal and text messages at the bottom of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on. To hide the information temporarily: Move the controller to the left. To hide the information: Confirm the information.
Hiding Check Control messages
means that a Check Control message has been generated. The symbol continues to be visible even when the Check Control message disappears after a short time. The warning lamps and text messages are stored and can be displayed later, also refer to page 81.
Explanatory text messages For most Check Control messages, you can view more information later, e.g., regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond; refer to the information provided below.
Press the CHECK button on turn signal lever. Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously, they are displayed in succession. Other messages are hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
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Displaying stored Check Control messages 1. Press the button longer:
The first stored message is displayed.
2. Press the button:
When the button is pressed again, a differ- ent message is displayed.
Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control"
> when you press the CHECK button again
for approx. 2 seconds
Speed limit You can enter a speed and a Check Control message indicates when you have reached this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Limit" 3. "Limit:"
4. Select the text message.
Displays after completion of trip Malfunction reports generated during the trip are shown consecutively when you switch off the ignition. Before the display disappears, you can display the messages once again. Press the CHECK button for approx. 2 seconds. If several mes- sages are present, you can continue to press the CHECK button to view them in succession. The display goes out > after a short time
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller. The speed limit is stored.
Applying your current speed as limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Limit"
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3. "Select current speed"
3. "Language:"
4. Press the controller. The system adopts your current speed as the limit.
4. Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Activating/deactivating limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Limit" 3. "Limit warning"
Setting the voice dialog Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Speech mode:" 4. Select the desired dialog.
4. Press the controller.
The limit warning is switched on.
Settings on Control Display
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Language on Control Display
Setting the language iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units"
Warning signal volume You can raise or lower the volume of the warn- ing signals, e.g., the "Fasten safety belt" reminder, relative to the entertainment sound output. The warning signals have a fixed mini- mum and maximum volume that cannot be dropped below or exceeded. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Tone"
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3. "Volume settings"
> "Speed volume": speed-dependent vol-
ume control
> "PDC": volume of the PDC* signal tone relative to the entertainment sound out- put
> "Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g.,
for the "Fasten safety belt" reminder, relative to the entertainment sound out- put
Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, you can change the basic setting. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display" 3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be clearly visi- ble.
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