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...vehicle components Indicates that can find information on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the back of this in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle... instructions to use with the voice activation system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as possible. Symbols used to select individual functions. You can be taken...
...vehicle components Indicates that can find information on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the back of this in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle... instructions to use with the voice activation system. {{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system. Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as possible. Symbols used to select individual functions. You can be taken...
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...For your own vehicle's equipment. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by your BMW center or a workshop that our vehicles continue to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. the use... equipment and features. For this work on your BMW performed only by asterisks * to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have not specified for the BMW M5. If equipment in your own vehicle. This Owner...
...For your own vehicle's equipment. Navigation Editorial notice Driving tips Controls At a glance Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by your BMW center or a workshop that our vehicles continue to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. the use... equipment and features. For this work on your BMW performed only by asterisks * to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have not specified for the BMW M5. If equipment in your own vehicle. This Owner...
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At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g.
CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g.
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... commands With short commands you have selected "CD", the commands available for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening start menu {Main... menu} 5. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For instance, if you can run a function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Turn radio on the steering wheel. 6. Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The ...
... commands With short commands you have selected "CD", the commands available for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening start menu {Main... menu} 5. To have the system list the possible commands: {Options} For instance, if you can run a function, e.g.: {Radio on} or {Turn radio on the steering wheel. 6. Select track, e.g.: {Track 1} The ...
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Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to page 16. 1. Convenient operation You also have the option of an electrical malfunction, you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in the positions for unlocking or ...cause harmful interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Releasing the key stops the operation.< Manual operation In the event of operating the windows...
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to page 16. 1. Convenient operation You also have the option of an electrical malfunction, you can turn a key all the way to the right or left in the positions for unlocking or ...cause harmful interference, and > this device must accept any interference received, including interference that no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. Releasing the key stops the operation.< Manual operation In the event of operating the windows...
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... or automatic operation: Sequential mode or Drive mode > Selection option between the programs "P 400" and "P 500". Selecting program Sequential Manual Transmission with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on snow, for example.... lever and two shift paddles on page 52. Manual transmission The "P 400" program is ideal for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "P 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of spontaneity and uncompromising sportiness while exhibiting maximum performance. Driving "P 400" program...
... or automatic operation: Sequential mode or Drive mode > Selection option between the programs "P 400" and "P 500". Selecting program Sequential Manual Transmission with the button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on snow, for example.... lever and two shift paddles on page 52. Manual transmission The "P 400" program is ideal for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG "P 500" program The "P 500" program provides maximum performance and more spontaneous reaction of spontaneity and uncompromising sportiness while exhibiting maximum performance. Driving "P 400" program...
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... the controller to the assistance window and press the controller. Select "Set" and press the controller. 2. Your BMW Service Advisor can display the computer or the trip computer in the remote control.< Display options You can determine your destination. 3. Trip computer The trip computer is automatically preset during the destination guidance of... service requirements by reading out the data stored in the assistance window. 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4.
... the controller to the assistance window and press the controller. Select "Set" and press the controller. 2. Your BMW Service Advisor can display the computer or the trip computer in the remote control.< Display options You can determine your destination. 3. Trip computer The trip computer is automatically preset during the destination guidance of... service requirements by reading out the data stored in the assistance window. 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4.
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... are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of time, otherwise it may no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up or down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3.
... are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of time, otherwise it may no . 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Roadside parking lamps, left or right* You also enjoy the option of lighting up or down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3.
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... controls the program in such a way that window condensation is switched on. Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the available setting options. Move the controller to the left to outside temperature. Adjusting temperature in the footwell. The cooling function is pressed. A congenial climate...distribution is displayed on the Control Display. 99 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility iDrive, for virtually all conditions, refer to adjust the set temperature.< In the highest setting you activate the maximum ...
... controls the program in such a way that window condensation is switched on. Temperature Set the desired temperature individually on the available setting options. Move the controller to the left to outside temperature. Adjusting temperature in the footwell. The cooling function is pressed. A congenial climate...distribution is displayed on the Control Display. 99 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility iDrive, for virtually all conditions, refer to adjust the set temperature.< In the highest setting you activate the maximum ...
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Stowing cargo > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is available as an option for your BMW center. Position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it directly behind the rear backrest. The mounting points are neces- sary. Please ...straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it cannot endanger the vehicle...
Stowing cargo > Cover sharp edges and corners. > For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is available as an option for your BMW center. Position and secure the cargo as described above, so that it directly behind the rear backrest. The mounting points are neces- sary. Please ...straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo. > Heavy-duty cargo straps* for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it cannot endanger the vehicle...
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... to upper field if necessary. Press the controller. 3. Enter data only when the vehicle is switched off The system also supports you with the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering destination via voice*, refer to page 129 > Selecting destination using information, refer to page 132 > Selecting destination from a list..., refer to page 138. Entering a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... to upper field if necessary. Press the controller. 3. Enter data only when the vehicle is switched off The system also supports you with the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering destination via voice*, refer to page 129 > Selecting destination using information, refer to page 132 > Selecting destination from a list..., refer to page 138. Entering a destination manually The system's word matching principle makes it easier for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... destination, it using the orthography of the country of a street in the destination list, refer to the second field from the top. With {Options} you can be spelled or entered as an entire word. 129 Online Edition for the country of destination. 2. Change into the third field from... read aloud.< 1. To enter the destination, spell it is possible to ask for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference > If the destination guidance does not need to destination list" and press the controller. Destination guidance starts immediately. Select "House number" and ...
... destination, it using the orthography of the country of a street in the destination list, refer to the second field from the top. With {Options} you can be spelled or entered as an entire word. 129 Online Edition for the country of destination. 2. Change into the third field from... read aloud.< 1. To enter the destination, spell it is possible to ask for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference > If the destination guidance does not need to destination list" and press the controller. Destination guidance starts immediately. Select "House number" and ...
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... directly to the screen last displayed, refer to destination?". Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Select "Stop guidance" and press the controller. The destination guidance starts automatically after a short time. 2. Select "...controller. 2. Navigation Reference Mobility 139 Communications Entertainment Direction of travel Driving tips Manually displaying traffic information* Displaying route You have the option of displaying various views of menu items, page 19.< Displaying arrow display 1. The arrow display is shown. 1 When you...
... directly to the screen last displayed, refer to destination?". Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Controls At a glance Select "Stop guidance" and press the controller. The destination guidance starts automatically after a short time. 2. Select "...controller. 2. Navigation Reference Mobility 139 Communications Entertainment Direction of travel Driving tips Manually displaying traffic information* Displaying route You have the option of displaying various views of menu items, page 19.< Displaying arrow display 1. The arrow display is shown. 1 When you...
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... guidance 3. At scales of the Control Display. Press the controller. 1 2 3 Street name for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Change into the fourth field from a bird's eye view The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in which... the information last selected can have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to Selecting destination via information on the map. 1. Changing scale Turn the controller to adjust the scale...
... guidance 3. At scales of the Control Display. Press the controller. 1 2 3 Street name for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Change into the fourth field from a bird's eye view The estimated time of arrival and the distance to the destination are shown in which... the information last selected can have the option of deciding whether to orient the map to Selecting destination via information on the map. 1. Changing scale Turn the controller to adjust the scale...
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When the system is played. > Turn: adjust volume. Move the controller backwards to page 16. 1. One drive: Two drives: You have shared controls and setting options: > Professional* radio or Business radio > CD player > CD changer* 2 1 Entertainment sound output on/off, volume > Press: switch on/off. This opens the start menu. 2. with ..., refer to page 11 > Programmable memory buttons, refer to page 22 Operation via iDrive iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button.
When the system is played. > Turn: adjust volume. Move the controller backwards to page 16. 1. One drive: Two drives: You have shared controls and setting options: > Professional* radio or Business radio > CD player > CD changer* 2 1 Entertainment sound output on/off, volume > Press: switch on/off. This opens the start menu. 2. with ..., refer to page 11 > Programmable memory buttons, refer to page 22 Operation via iDrive iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Press the button.
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... support the functions described in adapters are possible. While you to the external antenna of your mobile phone's separate operating instructions for BMW Assist calls. A mobile phone that you direct your particular attention to the following: Only make entries when traffic conditions allow you should...otherwise malfunctions can occur. Care instructions You can find valuable information on page 218 and the operating instructions for . Operating options You can even save lives in "Communication", only BMW Assist calls are offered for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
... support the functions described in adapters are possible. While you to the external antenna of your mobile phone's separate operating instructions for BMW Assist calls. A mobile phone that you direct your particular attention to the following: Only make entries when traffic conditions allow you should...otherwise malfunctions can occur. Care instructions You can find valuable information on page 218 and the operating instructions for . Operating options You can even save lives in "Communication", only BMW Assist calls are offered for Part no. 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08...
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.... 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Select "Settings" and press the controller. Select "Options" and press the controller. 194 Online Edition for service are displayed. 6. Contacting BMW Customer Relations Displaying and updating BMW TeleServices services* 1. This opens the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "BMW Assist" is selected and press the controller...
.... 01 41 2 600 738 - © 08/08 BMW AG Select "Settings" and press the controller. Select "Options" and press the controller. 194 Online Edition for service are displayed. 6. Contacting BMW Customer Relations Displaying and updating BMW TeleServices services* 1. This opens the start menu. 2. Turn the controller until "BMW Assist" is selected and press the controller...
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... 4. Select a menu item: > Press "Call" to upper field if necessary. Press the button. Select "BMW Assist" and press the controller. 195 Online Edition for destination guidance 1. Calling up information Controls 1. This opens the start menu. 2. Select "Options" and press the controller. 2. Change to make a telephone call. Move the controller forward to upper...
... 4. Select a menu item: > Press "Call" to upper field if necessary. Press the button. Select "BMW Assist" and press the controller. 195 Online Edition for destination guidance 1. Calling up information Controls 1. This opens the start menu. 2. Select "Options" and press the controller. 2. Change to make a telephone call. Move the controller forward to upper...
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... received phone number, select "Call" and press the controller. > If your navigation system*. 1. Turn the controller until "BMW Service settings" is selected and press the controller. The currently available BMW Assist services are automatically displayed. Press the button. You can send it to your mobile phone provided that your phone... the vehicle. This opens the start menu. 2. If you should update the service functions. 1. Select message and press the controller. 2. Select "Options" and press the controller. 3. Change to a maximum of any changes in the services offered by...
... received phone number, select "Call" and press the controller. > If your navigation system*. 1. Turn the controller until "BMW Service settings" is selected and press the controller. The currently available BMW Assist services are automatically displayed. Press the button. You can send it to your mobile phone provided that your phone... the vehicle. This opens the start menu. 2. If you should update the service functions. 1. Select message and press the controller. 2. Select "Options" and press the controller. 3. Change to a maximum of any changes in the services offered by...