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...hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Controls Mobility At a glance Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 30 43 54 57 67 79 Opening and closing Adjusting ... data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 244.
...hood Maintenance Care Replacing components Giving and receiving assistance Controls Mobility At a glance Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 30 43 54 57 67 79 Opening and closing Adjusting ... data 240 Short commands of voice command system 244 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M5 Engineering Navigation 124 126 138 147 Starting navigation system Destination entry Destination guidance What to page 244.
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... controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Call up a menu directly, arrow 3 ... inattention, both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the buttons to open the menus directly. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in connection with buttons You can be operated from a central position....
... controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to be used to select the menu items and create settings. > Call up a menu directly, arrow 3 ... inattention, both to your own vehicle's occupants and to other road users: never attempt to use the buttons to open the menus directly. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in connection with buttons You can be operated from a central position....
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iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 57, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. This displays the start menu Press ..., or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for telephone You can open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. for displaying the average fuel consumption Entertainment > Radio > CD player and CD changer* > AUX-IN connection > USB...
iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 57, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. This displays the start menu Press ..., or for the central locking system > Display of maintenance intervals and deadlines for legally mandated inspections > Settings for telephone You can open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. for displaying the average fuel consumption Entertainment > Radio > CD player and CD changer* > AUX-IN connection > USB...
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... time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG the highlight moves > Menu items shown in this view. iDrive Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in white can be changed > Confirmation by changing field 3 Selecting menu item: refer to page...
... time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG the highlight moves > Menu items shown in this view. iDrive Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in white can be changed > Confirmation by changing field 3 Selecting menu item: refer to page...
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... , change to open the menu. 3. Entertainment To switch on 1. radio station or CD. 2. iDrive Switching assistance window off/on , press the controller. in a list of navigation 22 Online Edition for the remote control currently in use. Press the controller ...: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG window off " and press the controller.
... , change to open the menu. 3. Entertainment To switch on 1. radio station or CD. 2. iDrive Switching assistance window off/on , press the controller. in a list of navigation 22 Online Edition for the remote control currently in use. Press the controller ...: > With the destination guidance system and the map view started, the current destination is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG window off " and press the controller.
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...To set the language that the voice command system can input additional commands. If no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you of having to use the controller. Precondition Via...of various vehicle systems without taking your oral commands into control signals for Part no other commands are possible, then operate the equipment via iDrive. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. This symbol is displayed on the Control Display can have the system read aloud the possible ...
...To set the language that the voice command system can input additional commands. If no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Voice command system Voice command system* The concept The voice command system allows you of having to use the controller. Precondition Via...of various vehicle systems without taking your oral commands into control signals for Part no other commands are possible, then operate the equipment via iDrive. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. This symbol is displayed on the Control Display can have the system read aloud the possible ...
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... "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Operating from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on / off . Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so...filler door is selected and press the controller. Opening and closing > Radio: > Display of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. iDrive, for central locking, refer to page 154 > Switching RDS Radio Data System on . 6. In the event of stored stations, refer to page 34....
... "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Operating from 32 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on / off . Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so...filler door is selected and press the controller. Opening and closing > Radio: > Display of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. iDrive, for central locking, refer to page 154 > Switching RDS Radio Data System on . 6. In the event of stored stations, refer to page 34....
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...button. Press the controller to page 16. 1. Watch during the closing process to lock or unlock the driver's door. Automatic locking iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 34 Online Edition for unlocking or locking. Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices...interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Operation is injured. Turning the key a second time unlocks the remaining doors and the luggage compartment lid...
...button. Press the controller to page 16. 1. Watch during the closing process to lock or unlock the driver's door. Automatic locking iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 34 Online Edition for unlocking or locking. Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices...interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Operation is injured. Turning the key a second time unlocks the remaining doors and the luggage compartment lid...
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... reset after they 46 Online Edition for Part no assurance that could cause injury to persons or damage to the head. the LED goes out. 6. iDrive, for the remote control currently in the event of injury in use seat covers or head restraint covers that the active head restraint will be... footwell behind the seat as otherwise the head restraint cannot provide its protective function and it is no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Do not use . Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on the seat in the event of a rear-end collision. Select "Central locking...
... reset after they 46 Online Edition for Part no assurance that could cause injury to persons or damage to the head. the LED goes out. 6. iDrive, for the remote control currently in the event of injury in use seat covers or head restraint covers that the active head restraint will be... footwell behind the seat as otherwise the head restraint cannot provide its protective function and it is no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Do not use . Close the driver's door and switch the ignition on the seat in the event of a rear-end collision. Select "Central locking...
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... 2 and 3. Driving tips Controls At a glance The maximum temperature is applied. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Rear Operation similar to adjust the distribution. iDrive, for operating principle refer to open "Climate". 1 2 Active seat ventilation Active ...seat ventilation with seat heating 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation...
... 2 and 3. Driving tips Controls At a glance The maximum temperature is applied. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Rear Operation similar to adjust the distribution. iDrive, for operating principle refer to open "Climate". 1 2 Active seat ventilation Active ...seat ventilation with seat heating 49 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation...
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iDrive, for the navigation system* > "Air recirculation on / off" To permanently shut off outside air, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated-air control on page 101 > "Mute ... page 16. 1. With MDrive you can configure several individual settings for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 2. Select "Steering wheel button" and press the controller. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. Operating the function Press the button on the steering wheel. Press the controller to...
iDrive, for the navigation system* > "Air recirculation on / off" To permanently shut off outside air, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated-air control on page 101 > "Mute ... page 16. 1. With MDrive you can configure several individual settings for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 2. Select "Steering wheel button" and press the controller. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. Operating the function Press the button on the steering wheel. Press the controller to...
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... Sequential mode. In Drive mode There are available to sporty/highly dynamic 5. Selecting driving program via button on page 52. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Exception: after the first change between the Sequential mode and the Drive mode, the respective last program is selected...
... Sequential mode. In Drive mode There are available to sporty/highly dynamic 5. Selecting driving program via button on page 52. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Exception: after the first change between the Sequential mode and the Drive mode, the respective last program is selected...
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..., the entire tachometer begins to protect the engine. Atypically rapid flashing of the tachometer consecutively indicate the approaching upshift point. 4. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1 High beams At a glance Press controller to page 16. 1. Activate the Head...
..., the entire tachometer begins to protect the engine. Atypically rapid flashing of the tachometer consecutively indicate the approaching upshift point. 4. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 1 High beams At a glance Press controller to page 16. 1. Activate the Head...
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... Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the button. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Resetting values You can also call up the computer via iDrive. Entering a distance manually 1. Move the controller to the right to...
... Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Press the button. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. Resetting values You can also call up the computer via iDrive. Entering a distance manually 1. Move the controller to the right to...
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... selected and press the controller. 73 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Hiding Check Control messages Displaying additional information later iDrive, for operating principle refer to respond; Press the button: When the button is pressed again, a different message is...
... selected and press the controller. 73 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Hiding Check Control messages Displaying additional information later iDrive, for operating principle refer to respond; Press the button: When the button is pressed again, a different message is...
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... the ignition. Select "Limit" and press the controller. The symbols also indicate the status of malfunction urgency Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for example, to view them in the monitored systems. Depending on the malfunction, supplementary information is selected and press the controller. To ...display: Select the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 4. You are only warned of trip Malfunction reports generated during the trip are present, you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. ...
... the ignition. Select "Limit" and press the controller. The symbols also indicate the status of malfunction urgency Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for example, to view them in the monitored systems. Depending on the malfunction, supplementary information is selected and press the controller. To ...display: Select the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG 4. You are only warned of trip Malfunction reports generated during the trip are present, you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. ...
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The limit is activated. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Stopwatch iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Select "Reset" and press the controller. Select "Stopwatch" and press the controller. 2. Starting, stopping or ...reset and it restarts if it was running . Select the speed value and press the controller. 6. Open "Navigation". Settings on Control Display iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 3. The stopwatch is selected and press the controller. 1. The stopwatch starts at the displayed...
The limit is activated. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Stopwatch iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility > Select "Reset" and press the controller. Select "Stopwatch" and press the controller. 2. Starting, stopping or ...reset and it restarts if it was running . Select the speed value and press the controller. 6. Open "Navigation". Settings on Control Display iDrive, for operating principle refer to open the menu. 3. The stopwatch is selected and press the controller. 1. The stopwatch starts at the displayed...
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... operating principle refer to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Language / Units" and press the controller. 5. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use . This opens the start menu. 2. Mobility 4. Change to page 16. 1. The setting is stored for...Display settings" and press the controller. The first setting of measure for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference 6. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected. However, you can change the basic setting. Select the menu item to the ...
... operating principle refer to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Language / Units" and press the controller. 5. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use . This opens the start menu. 2. Mobility 4. Change to page 16. 1. The setting is stored for...Display settings" and press the controller. The first setting of measure for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference 6. Turn the controller until "Brightness" is selected. However, you can change the basic setting. Select the menu item to the ...
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... for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the controller to upper field if necessary. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use . 78 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Language on Control Display You can change the language of measure and press the...
... for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the controller to upper field if necessary. iDrive, for the remote control currently in use . 78 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Language on Control Display You can change the language of measure and press the...
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... distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. curbs, can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG otherwise, there is operational every time you apply the brakes rapidly, this reason, drive with tow bars and trailer couplings, or thin and wedge...the Control Display as soon as those encountered with care; Do not reduce the pressure on " and press the controller. The system is activated. iDrive, for the duration of the wheels during full braking. ledges, cannot be detected. CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking...
... distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. curbs, can no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG otherwise, there is operational every time you apply the brakes rapidly, this reason, drive with tow bars and trailer couplings, or thin and wedge...the Control Display as soon as those encountered with care; Do not reduce the pressure on " and press the controller. The system is activated. iDrive, for the duration of the wheels during full braking. ledges, cannot be detected. CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking during curves or when braking...