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Closing Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci- dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after use.<
Locking Lock with a master key. Unlocking is also only possible with a master key.
If you only hand over the spare key, e.g. for valet parking, refer to page 28, the
glove compartment cannot be unlocked.<
Rechargeable flashlight The flashlight is located on the left side of the glove compartment. The flashlight can remain plugged in continu- ously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched off when it is inserted into its holder. Failure
to comply with this precaution could lead to overcharging and damage.<
Center armrest
A storage compartment is located in the arm- rest between the front seats. Open cover: Press button. The cover opens and can be folded upwards. The mat in the compartment can be removed for cleaning. Depending on the model, the storage compart- ment contains a folding tray or a telephone cra- dle*.
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Open compartment: Press button and fold cover upward. The folding tray and telephone cradle* can be folded upward to enable use of the lower area of the storage compartment.
Ventilating storage compartment in front armrest 1. Fold the folding tray or telephone cradle*
upward.
2. Open or close the slider in the storage com-
partment.
Depending on the automatic climate con- trol setting, the temperature inside the
storage compartment may be higher than in the rest of the interior. Close the vent as needed.<
Adjusting
Slide the center armrest into the desired posi- tion.
Storage compartments
Ashtray, front
Storage compartment on center console between front seats Open by pressing the cover back.
Other compartments There are other compartments in the doors as well as in the front and rear center console. Storage nets are located on the backrests of the front seats.
Clothes hooks
When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the
driver's vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so, they could cause per- sonal injury to occupants during braking or eva- sive maneuvers.<
Cup holders
Opening Slide back the cover.
Emptying
Push the ashtray toward the front: the ashtray lifts and can be removed.
Cigarette lighter, front
Opening: Briefly press the button.
Do not place containers made of glass in the cup holders. This would lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- dent.< Closing: Press the cover in the center and push in the cup holder.
In ignition key position 2, press in the cigarette lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns. Always remove the ignition key when you leave the vehicle so that, e.g., children are unable to use the lighter and burn themselves.<
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Sockets
In front passenger footwell
Sockets With the ignition key in position 2, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the socket due to inserting plugs of different shapes or sizes. The same is true for all power outlets in the vehicle.
Ashtray, rear
In luggage compartment
Emptying Press the entire cover down. The ashtray rises and can be removed.
Cigarette lighter, rear
Center armrest, rear
Refer to Cigarette lighter, front.
1 Storage tray: Pull upward
2 Open cup holder:
Press and open cover
Folding down the center armrest improves vision toward the rear.
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Folding down rear seat* 1. Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the belt tab at the end of the belt into the fixture on the rear window shelf.
vehicle during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants.< The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment provide you with a way to attach luggage com- partment nets* or flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 109.
Ski bag* Designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards. With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/2.10 m in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con- tract, reducing its overall capacity.
Loading 1. Fold down the center armrest, press the
button and open the cover.
2. Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page 42. 3. To unlock, pull the corresponding lever in
the luggage compartment.
4. The unlocked rear seat back moves forward
slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the head restraint.
2. Press the button again; the cover in the lug- gage compartment opens. If you press the button firmly the first time, this also opens the cover in the luggage compartment
3. Extend the ski bag between the front seats and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items and drying of the ski bag.
When you return the seat back to its upright position, make sure that the
retainer engages properly. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the
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Insert the belt tab of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER.
1. Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag
up and out.
2. Close the cover in the luggage compart-
Make sure to load only cleans skis into the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.
ment.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con- tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten- sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to do so, it could move around and endanger
occupants during braking or evasive maneu- vers.< To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Removing ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for faster drying or to allow you to put it to other uses.
Your BMW center will be glad to provide you with more detailed information on the
various items of equipment.<
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Driving tips Driving tips
This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions.
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin- ues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the follow- ing section.
Engine and differential Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km: You should attempt to vary both engine and vehicle speeds. Until the break-in period has been completed, you should also refrain from exceeding an engine speed of 4,500 rpm or a driving speed of 100 mph/160 km/h. Always obey all official speed limits. Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the transmission's kick-down mode during these initial miles. Once you have driven 1,200 miles/2000 km, the engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually increased.
SMG Sequential manual transmission Do not use the acceleration assistant during the break-in period, refer to page 55.
Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac- tion potential until after an initial break-in period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors.
Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti- mized level after a distance driven of approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period, engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement Observe the break-in instructions again if com- ponents mentioned above must be replaced after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug- gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene- trate to the interior of the vehicle.< If special circumstances should make it abso- lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the luggage compartment lid open: 1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof. Increase the air volume of the automatic 2. climate control to a high level, refer to page 91.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter, extremely high temperatures are generated in this vehicle. Do not remove the heat shields installed adjacent to various sec- tions of the exhaust system, and never apply undercoating to them. When driving, standing at idle and while parking take care to avoid pos- sible contact between the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of serious property dam- age as well as personal injury.<
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Portable phone in the vehicle
Driving through water
BMW discourages the use of mobile communications devices, e.g. portable
phones, inside the vehicle without a direct con- nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the vehicle electronics and mobile communication device can influence one another. In addition, there is no assurance that the radiation which results from transmission will be dissipated from the vehicle interior.<
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
This feature is controlled by two photocells in the inside rearview mirror. One is integrated into the glass of the mirror, while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror housing. For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do not attach stickers of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror, either.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur- face. This phenomenon is referred to as hydro- planing, and is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle.< The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, refer also to Mini- mum tire tread on page 173.
Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the vehi- cle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged.<
Using handbrake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with the clutch; use the handbrake. Otherwise
greater clutch wear will result.<
SMG Sequential manual transmission Start off quickly on slopes. Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by pressing the accel- erator, but apply the handbrake instead. Other- wise overheating can occur in the transmission region.<
Braking safely Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a standard feature. In situations that require it, it is best to brake with full force. Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort. Pulsation of the brake pedal, combined with sounds from the hydraulic circuits, indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light but consistent
pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.<
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that this maneuver does not endanger other road users. The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that full braking efficiency will then be available when you need it.
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Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required. Even light but consistent pedal pressure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear and possibly even brake failure.< You can further enhance the engine's braking action by selecting a lower gear in the automatic transmission's manual mode, downshifting as far as first gear on extremely steep stretches, refer to page 56. This strategy helps you avoid placing excessive loads on the brake system. Never drive with the clutch pressed or allow the vehicle to coast with the trans- mission in Neutral – or with the engine switched off – there is no engine braking when the trans- mission is in Neutral, and no power-assist for brakes and steering when the engine is not run- ning. Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other objects to protrude into the area around the accelerator and brake pedals and obstruct their movement.<
Corrosion on brake rotors When the vehicle is driven only occasionally, during extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all, and in operating conditions where brake applications are less frequent, there is an increased tendency for corrosion to form on rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the brake pads. This occurs because the minimum pressure which must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached. Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will fail to cure.
When the vehicle is parked Condensation forms in the air conditioner sys- tem during operation, and then exits under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal.
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Before driving into a car wash To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never over- load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over- heating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Determining loading limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs. or YYY kg. Otherwise, this could damage the vehicle and produce unstable vehicle operating conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX lbs. or YYY kg. 4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas- sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.: 1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
Securing cargo
> Use the luggage net*, luggage straps, or
securing straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center. Four lashing eyes mounted in the luggage compartment are used to secure this lashing equipment, refer to illustration.
> Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps. Always position and secure the load as described above. If you do not, it can endanger the passengers during braking or evasive maneuvers. Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer to page 198, as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in viola- tion of traffic safety laws. You should never transport heavy or hard objects unsecured in the passenger compart- ment, as they could fly around and pose a safety hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt braking or evasive maneuvers.<
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Load
The permitted load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the bulkhead behind the rear seats. > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied, secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle.
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Roof-mounted luggage rack* A special rack system is available as an option for your BMW. Please comply with the precau- tions included with the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the door openings.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on its handling and steering response. You should therefore always remember not to exceed the approved roof weight, the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack. You can find the specified weights on page 198. The load on the roof must be evenly distributed and must not extend outward to beyond the lim- its of the loading surface. Always load the heavi- est pieces first – at the bottom. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising the glass sunroof, and that objects do not project into the opening path of the luggage compart- ment lid. Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off during the trip. Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
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Navigation Navigation
This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
Starting navigation system
Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter.
Navigation DVD Special navigation DVDs are required for each navigation system. You can obtain the latest version at your BMW center.
Inserting navigation DVD
Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window. This display remains visible even if you change to another applica- tion. 1. Move the controller to the right to enter the
assistance window.
1.
Insert the navigation DVD with the labeled side up.
2. Allow approx. 8 seconds for the system to
scan the data from the DVD.
Removing navigation DVD 1. Press button 1.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
2. Remove the DVD.
2. Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3. Select the desired view of the route or "Cur-
rent position".
4. Press the controller. The contents of the assistance window are con- tinually updated as you drive.
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Destination entry
In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination via information, refer
to page 118
> Selecting from among recent destinations,
refer to Destination list, page 119
> Selecting destination from address book,
refer to page 120.
> Selecting home address, refer to page 122
After selecting your destination you can pro- ceed to start the destination guidance, refer to page 124.Operating navigation system Enter data only when the vehicle is sta- tionary, and always give priority to the
applicable traffic regulations in the event of any contradiction between traffic and road condi- tions and the instructions issued by the naviga- tion system. If you do not observe this precau- tion, you may be in violation of the law, and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users.< Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Press
button.
This opens the start menu.
3. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
Entering a destination manually The system supports the word matching princi- ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns. This enables input of differ- ent spellings and supplements your input auto- matically so that stored names can be adopted as destinations as quickly as possible. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "New destination" and press the
controller.
2. Move the controller to the right to open
"Navigation".
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3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-
troller.
The system also supports you with the follow- ing features: > If you do not enter a street, the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city.
> You can skip the entry of country and local- ity if the current entries should be retained for your new destination.
The commands of the voice command system for destination entry differ from those of the individual menu items on the Control Display. You can have the system read aloud the possi- ble voice commands, refer to page 22.
Selecting country 1. Select "State / Province" or the displayed
country and press the controller. The list of available countries appears on the display.
2. Select the country of destination and press
the controller.
In order to be able to start the destination guid- ance, at least the town/city of the destination or its zip code must be entered.
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Entering destination 1. Select "Town / City" or the displayed town/
city and press the controller.
2. Select the starting letter and press control-
3.
ler. A list of all towns/cities starting with this let- ter appears on the Control Display. If necessary, input more letters. The list gradually grows smaller each time you enter a new letter. To input a blank: Select the ler. To delete the letter entered: Move controller toward the right to select
symbol and press the control-
, and press controller.
To delete all letters entered: Move controller toward the right to select
, and hold the controller down.
4. Select the town/city name from the list and
press the controller.
Inputting destination by postal code 1. Select "Town / City" and press the control-
2.
ler. Input the postal code: Select the desired digits and press the con- troller. To delete the number or letter entered: Move controller toward the right to select
, and press controller.
To delete all numbers or letters entered: Move controller toward the right to select
, and hold the controller down.
Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry
Select "Start guidance" and press the control- ler. Destination guidance starts immediately. If the destination guidance does not need to be started immediately: Select "Add to destination list" and press the controller. The destination is saved in the destination list, refer to page 119.
Map-guided destination selection If you only know the name of the town or street of the destination, then you can input the desti- nation by using a map. You can use the cursor to localize the destination on the map and then adopt it into the destination guidance. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "New destination" and press the
controller.
3. Select the postal code and press the con-
troller. The corresponding destination is displayed.
4. Select the destination and press the con-
troller.
Entering street, house number and intersection 1. Select "Street" or the displayed street and
press the controller.
2. For instructions on entry, refer to Entering
destination.
After the street you can also enter the intersec- tion or the house number. The intersection is entered in the same way as the street. To enter the house number: 1. Select "House number" and press the con-
troller.
2. To enter the house number:
Select the desired digits and press the con- troller. To delete the number or letter entered: Move controller toward the right to select
, and press controller.
To delete all numbers or letters entered: Move controller toward the right to select
, and hold the controller down.
3. Select the house number and press the
controller. Only house numbers stored for the street on the navigation DVD can be entered.
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3. Select "Input map" and press the controller.
6. Select the desired menu item:
> "Start route guidance" switches on the
destination guidance.
> "Show current position" places the cur-
rent position in the center of the map.
> "Show destination position" places the current destination in the center of the map.
> "Return to map" switches back to "Input
map".
> Exit the menu.
A section of a map is displayed on the Con- trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the
current destination
> With the destination guidance deacti-
vated, around the last destination entered
7. Press the controller.
Selecting destination using information You can obtain a display of selected destina- tions, e.g. hotels, sights or hospitals, and adopt them into the destination guidance. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select "New destination" and press the
controller.
4.
5.
Turn the controller to adjust the scale. To move the map, move the controller in the desired direction. The controller can be moved to the left, right, forward, backwards and also diago- nally. In order to accept or store the destination at scales smaller than 1 mile/2 km, press the controller. The selected destination and other menu items are displayed.
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3. Select "Information" and press the control-
ler.
4. Selecting location: > "On destination" > "On location" > "On a new destination"
Destination list The destination list shows the last 20 entered destinations as well as the current destination of the destination guidance.
This symbol indicates the current destina-
tion. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2. Select desired destination and press the
controller.
5. Press the controller. 6. Select the desired type of destination, such
as "Hotels and restaurants".
7. Press the controller.
Destinations appear on the Control Display, which are sorted alphabetically or accord- ing to distance.
8. Select a destination and press the control-
ler.
9. Select a menu item:
> To accept the address into the destina-
tion list and start the destination guid- ance: Select "Select as destination" and press the controller.
> To establish a telephone connection: Select "Call" and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
3. The selected destination can be edited:
> To start the destination guidance:
Select "Start guidance".
The destination guidance is started.
> To save the entry:
Select "Add to address book".
> To display information about the desti- nation: Select "Information on destina- tion".
> To delete the entry:
Select "Delete entry".
> To delete all entries:
Select "Delete list". The destination guidance is switched off.
> To change the entry:
Select "Edit". For operation, refer to Entering destination, page 116.
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4. Press the controller.
Address book
Opening address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16.
Select "Address book" and press the controller.
Storing destinations in address book You can save approx. 100 destinations in the address book. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select "New address" and press the con-
troller
3. Select "Enter address" and press the con-
troller. Input name and address.
4. 5. Select "Store in address book" and press
the controller. The entry is stored in the address book.
You can also save a destination from the desti- nation list into the address book, refer to page 119.
Storing current position The current position can be adopted into the address book. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select "New address" and press the con-
troller.
3. Select "Use current location as address"
and press the controller. The name given can be changed. For oper- ation, refer to Entering a destination manu- ally, page 115.
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4. Select "Store in address book" and press
3. Select "Edit address" and press the con-
the controller.
troller.
You can also enter your current position into the address book if you have left the sector covered by the navigation DVD. In this case, you must enter a name.
Selecting destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller. The stored entries appear on the Control Display.
2. Select the entry and press the controller. To start the destination guidance: Select "Start guidance" and press the control- ler
4. Change entry.
For operation, refer to Entering a destina- tion manually, page 115.
Deleting individual destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the entry and press the controller. 3. Select "Delete entry" and press the control-
ler.
Changing destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the entry and press the controller.
Deleting all destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
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