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Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea- tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main- taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service life. This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG
© 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/08, 03 10 510
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Communications 194 Telephoning 209 BMW Assist
Mobility 220 Refueling 222 Wheels and tires 232 Under the hood 237 Maintenance 239 Care 243 Replacing components 253 Giving and receiving assistance
Reference 260 Technical data 265 Short commands of voice command
system
270 Everything from A to Z
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 270.
Using this Owner's Manual
Notes Reporting safety defects
At a glance 10
Cockpit iDrive 16
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Voice command systemControls 30 Opening and closing 47
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90Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Everything under control Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
108 Lamps 114 Climate 121 Practical interior accessories
Driving tips 134 Things to remember when driving
Navigation 142 Starting navigation system 144 Destination entry 156 Destination guidance 165 What to do if …
Entertainment 168 On/off and tone 172 Radio 179 Satellite radio 182 CD player and CD changer 188 AUX-IN connection 189 USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio
interface
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Notes
Using this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.
Additional sources of information Should you have any other questions, your BMW center will be happy to advise you. You can find information on BMW, e.g. on tech- nology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be fol- lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos- sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of informa- tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-spe- cific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet avail- able at the time of printing. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
These sections contain information on using
the voice activation system. {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rel- evant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
For your own safety
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted mainte- nance and repair methods. Therefore, have cor- responding work on your BMW performed only by your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz- ards.<
The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip- ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equip- ment available with a specific BMW model. Please bear in mind that the manual may con- tain information on accessories and equipment that you have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections describing options and special equip- ment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi- cle's equipment. If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accom- panying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Editorial notice BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.
California Proposition 65 Warning California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior fur- nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.
When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accesso- ries 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 vehi- cle, its operation or its occupants. Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers. Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment such as CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or the like may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehi- cle's electrical system, or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any cer- tified automotive part.<
Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your BMW is covered by the following warran- ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty > Rust Perforation Limited Warranty > Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty > Federal Emissions Performance Warranty > California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 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. 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.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1- 800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Can- ada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
At a glance At a glance
This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1 Rear side window safety switch 43
2 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 122
3 Opening and closing windows 42
4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 54
Automatic curb monitor* 555 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 55
Turn signals 68
High beams, headlamp flasher 110
High-beam assistant* 110
Roadside parking lamps 110
Check Control 84
Computer 80
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7 Buttons on the steering wheel Mobile phone* 194: > Press: accepting and ending
call, starting dialing* for selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
> Press and hold: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice com- mand system* 24
Changing radio station 172
Selecting music track 183
Scrolling in phone book and in lists with stored phone numbersIndividually programmable* 56
Individually programmable* 56
Leaving lane warning* 106
8 Instrument cluster 12
Windshield wipers 69
Rain sensor 69
Sports Wagon: rear window wiper 70
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Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 62
11 Ignition lock 62
12 Horn, entire surface
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Steering wheel heater* 56
Steering wheel adjustment 56
Cruise control* 70
Active cruise control 71
15 Releasing hood 232
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Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 36, 37
Head-Up Display* 102
BMW Night Vision* 104
Parking lamp 108
Daytime running lamps* 109
Low beams 108
Welcome lamps 108
Automatic headlamp control* 108 Daytime running lamps* 109
Welcome lamps 108 Adaptive Head Light* 110
High-beam assistant* 110
Instrument lighting 112Fog lamps* 112
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Instrument cluster
1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13
4 Displays for> Active cruise control* 75
> Leaving lane warning* 1065 Tachometer 79
6 Energy Control 80
7 Display for> Clock/date 79
> Outside temperature 79
> Indicator and warning lamps 84
> Speed of cruise control* 71
> Desired speed for active cruisecontrol* 75
8 Display for
> Odometer and trip odometer 79
> Computer 80
> Date and remaining travel distancefor service requirements 82
> Automatic transmission withSteptronic* 64
> Sport automatic transmission* 67
> HDC Hill Descent Control* 93 93
> High-beam assistant* 110
> Check Control message present 849 Fuel gauge 80
10 Resetting trip odometer 7912
Indicator and warning lamps
The concept
Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps signal particular functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 110
Fog lamps* 112
Handbrake applied 64
Handbrake applied for Canadian mod- els
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC controls the drive and braking forces for maintaining vehicle stability 92
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 92Exhaust-gas values 238
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors. Some lamps are tested for proper function by briefly lighting up during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Additional information, e.g. on the cause and elimination of a malfunction, can be opened via the Check Control system, refer to page 84. In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
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Around the center console: controls and displays
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1 Microphone for hands-free mode for tele-
phone* and for voice command system* 24
2 Reading lamps 113
3 SOS: initiating an emergency request 253
4 Interior lamps 112
5 Glass sunroof*, electric 43
Panorama glass sunroof 456 Passenger airbag status lamp 101
7 Control Display 16Displays for menu navigation
8 Hazard warning flashers 9 Central locking system 35
10 Automatic climate control 114Temperature setting, left/ right 115
Automatic air distribution and volume 115Cooling function 117
AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Recirculated-air mode 117
Maximum cooling 117
Air volume 116
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 116
Rear window defroster 116
11 Changing
> radio station 172
> track 16812 Ejecting
> navigation DVD* 142
> audio CD 18213 Programmable memory buttons 22
14 Drive for navigation DVDs* 14215 Drive for audio CDs 182
16 Switching Entertainment sound output on/off and adjusting volume 168
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Heated seats* 53
Active seat ventilation* 54
Adjusting active backrest width* 49
Active seat* 54
PDC Park Distance Control* 90
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 92
Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate* 36, 37
18 Controller 16
Can be turned, pressed, or moved in four directions
19 Opening start menu on Control Display 17
20 Selecting AM or FM waveband 21 Selecting radio, CD and CD changer15
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iDrive
iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu
navigation. The control of the individual func- tions is described in connection with the rele- vant equipment.
Controls
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
You can use the buttons to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Call up a menu directly, arrow 3
> Move in four directions, arrows 4
> Turn, arrow 5
> Press, arrow 6To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention, both to your own vehi- cle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.<
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Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD
NAV
TEL BACK
OPTION
Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g. CD or AUX Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu
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Menu overview
Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices*
Navigation or onboard information > Navigation system* > Onboard information, e.g. for displaying
the average fuel consumption
Entertainment > Radio > CD player and CD changer* > AUX-IN connection > USB-audio interface* for external audio
device
Climate > Vent settings > Automatic programs > Seat heater distribution* > Parked car operation*
menu > Switching off Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central
locking system
> Display of maintenance intervals and dead-
lines for legally mandated inspections
> Settings for telephone
Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 62, the fol- lowing message is shown on the Control Dis- play:
To hide the message: Press the controller. This displays the start menu. The message is hidden after approx. 10 sec- onds.
Start menu
You can open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items.
Opening start menu button. Press the
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Opening menu items of the start menu
Displays in menu
In the start menu, you can open the Communi- cation, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate menu items by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear. You can open the menu by pressing the con- troller.
Comfort opening of menu items Comfort opening offers you: > Opening of a menu item of the start menu in
the last display shown
> Direct changing between Communication,
Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the
button
To do so, move the controller in the corre- sponding direction and hold it there for longer than 2 seconds or use the buttons on the con- troller.
1 Each menu is divided into fields.
The respective active field is highlighted.
2 A symbol indicates the last selected menu
item of the start menu:
Communication
Navigation or onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
menu
1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
2 In these lists, arrows indicate the possibility of accessing other menu items that are not currently visible.
3 Settings are displayed graphically or
numerically.
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Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view.
You can view the individual steps under Set- tings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to page 87.
1 Selecting menu item:
4 Changing between fields:
> Turn the controller; the highlight moves > Menu items shown in white can be
selected by highlighting
2 Activating menu item: > Press the controller > New menu items are displayed or the
function is carried out
3 Selecting menu item: refer to 1
> Briefly move the controller to the left,
right, front or back > Release controller > Active field appears lighter
5 Adjusting settings: > Turn controller > Graphic display, numerical value or text
displays can be changed
> Confirmation by changing field
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Status information
Assistance window*
1 Display for:
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD, AUX, USB-audio interface*
> Telephone* in "Communication":
Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network
> "BMW Assist"*:
Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service
2 Entertainment sound output off 3 Station that transmits traffic information is
received*: "TI": Reception of traffic information for the nav- igation system is possible and activated
4 Display for:
> New entries present in "Missed calls"* > Roaming active
Telephoning* is possible if the mobile
phone is paired in the vehicle
Reception strength of mobile phone
network, dependent on mobile phone
6 Time Other displays: The status information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system*.
Additional information appears in the assis- tance window: > The computer or trip computer* > The arrow or map view with a navigation
system*
> The current location
Selecting display 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
the assistance window and press the con- troller.
2. Select a menu item. 3. Press the controller.
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Switching assistance window off/on 1. Move the controller to the right to change to
the assistance window and press the con- troller.
2. Select "Assist. window off" and press the
controller.
To switch on, change to the assistance window and press the controller.
Switching Control Display off/on 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Display off" and press the control-
ler.
To switch on, press the controller.
Programmable memory buttons You can save and request certain functions of iDrive on the programmable memory buttons: > Destinations of navigation
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> Telephone, phone numbers > Entertainment: > radio station > CD > CD compartment of CD changer* > AUX > USB-audio interface*
The assignment of the programmable buttons is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Saving function
Destinations of navigation 1. Select navigation destination, e.g. in the
destination list or the address book.
2. Press the
...
button longer
than 2 seconds.
Special features: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destina- tion is stored.
> During destination entry via a map, the
coordinates at the cursor are stored, not the current destination.
Telephone, phone numbers 1. Enter the phone number or select it in a list of the stored phone numbers, e.g. of the A- Z list.
2. Press the
...
button longer
than 2 seconds.
If a name is assigned to the phone number, the name will also be stored.
Entertainment In the Entertainment menu, the sound source currently heard, e.g. a radio station, is stored, regardless of the selection on the Control Dis- play. 1. Select the desired function, e.g. radio sta-
tion or CD. 2. Press the
than 2 seconds.
...
button longer
If the vehicle is equipped with two drives, the current track is stored for CDs with
5. Select "Programmable Memory Keys" and
press the controller.
compressed audio files.<
...
Running function Press the When selecting a phone number, the connec- tion is also established, or the destination guid- ance is started when a navigation destination is selected.
button.
Displaying button assignment You can display the assignment of the buttons by touching them with your finger. Please do not wear gloves when doing so. Touching with an object, e.g. a pen, does not function.
6. Select "Delete assignment of all memory
keys" and press the controller.
7. Confirm with "Yes".
Displaying short info Touch the The assignment of the buttons is displayed.
button.
...
Destination of navigation system Entertainment source Telephone, phone number Not assigned
Displaying detailed information Touch the
button longer.
...
Deleting button assignments 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
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Voice command system
The concept The voice command system allows you to con- trol operation of various vehicle systems with- out taking your hands off the steering wheel. Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. This frees you of having to use the controller. The voice command system transforms your oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions. The voice command system uses a special microphone located in the area of the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 14.
Precondition Via iDrive, set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable iden- tification of the spoken commands. To set the language of iDrive, refer to page 89.
Symbols in Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice command system.
Voice commands
Activating voice command system 1. Press the
button.
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This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal tell you that the voice command system can respond to com- mands.
2. Say the command.
The command is displayed on the Control Display.
This symbol is shown on the Control Display
when you can input additional commands. If no other commands are possible, then oper- ate the equipment via iDrive.
Terminating or canceling voice command system Press the or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}
Commands
Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read aloud the possi- ble commands related to the selected menu item on the Control Display.
To have the system list the possible com- mands:
Example: selecting a track 1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if
{Options}
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the commands available for operating the CD player and CD changer* are read out.
Opening help
{Help}
Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Turn radio on}
Running functions directly with short commands With short commands you can run certain func- tions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected, refer to page 265.
Opening start menu
{Main menu}
necessary. 2. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
3.
{Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}}
4.
{CD} The system says: {{CD on}}
5. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
6. Select track, e.g.:
{Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}}
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