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... Driving tips Controls Using this Owner's Manual At a glance Communications 164 Telephone 176 Contacts 178 BMW Assist 4 7 10 16 22 23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Letters and numbers Voice activation system Mobility 188 190 197 202 204 208 213 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components...
... Driving tips Controls Using this Owner's Manual At a glance Communications 164 Telephone 176 Contacts 178 BMW Assist 4 7 10 16 22 23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Letters and numbers Voice activation system Mobility 188 190 197 202 204 208 213 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing components...
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... avoid endangering the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrow 3 > Turn, arrow 4 > Push, arrow 5 Operate the controller only...
... avoid endangering the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of the individual functions is described in four directions, arrow 3 > Turn, arrow 4 > Push, arrow 5 Operate the controller only...
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... principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 50, the following message is displayed on the Control Display: All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items. Selecting menu items To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is executed.... 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening the main menu Press the button. The message is automatically hidden after approx...
... principle With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 50, the following message is displayed on the Control Display: All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items. Selecting menu items To hide the message: Press the controller. The main menu is executed.... 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Opening the main menu Press the button. The message is automatically hidden after approx...
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The panels can overlap. Move the controller to change between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. White arrows pointing to the left or right to the left or right indicate that can be opened. 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that additional panels can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings" Changing between the panels. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel.
The panels can overlap. Move the controller to change between panels After selecting a menu item, e.g. White arrows pointing to the left or right to the left or right indicate that can be opened. 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that additional panels can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g. "Settings" Changing between the panels. "Radio", a new menu is displayed on a panel.
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... or display for traffic bulletins*: > "TI": Traffic bulletins are switched on. > No display: Traffic bulletins are switched off. Press the button. Select the display. iDrive Status information Press the controller to switch on. 1 2 Time Display for: > Reception strength of the wireless network, depends on the mobile phone Split screen Additional... on the screen. 1. Other displays: Status information is selected. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG The split screen is activated. 2. Switching the split screen on and off 1.
... or display for traffic bulletins*: > "TI": Traffic bulletins are switched on. > No display: Traffic bulletins are switched off. Press the button. Select the display. iDrive Status information Press the controller to switch on. 1 2 Time Display for: > Reception strength of the wireless network, depends on the mobile phone Split screen Additional... on the screen. 1. Other displays: Status information is selected. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG The split screen is activated. 2. Switching the split screen on and off 1.
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...Displaying brief information ...Touch the button. The key assignment is executed immediately. Select the function via the iDrive. 2...Press the desired button for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone... using the controller...Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds. Do not wear gloves or use objects. Programmable memory keys Certain iDrive functions can be stored on /off. 1. Executing a function ...Press the button.
...Displaying brief information ...Touch the button. The key assignment is executed immediately. Select the function via the iDrive. 2...Press the desired button for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone... using the controller...Press the desired button for longer than 2 seconds. Do not wear gloves or use objects. Programmable memory keys Certain iDrive functions can be stored on /off. 1. Executing a function ...Press the button.
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... possible, continue by operating the item of the voice activation system. 2. Selecting the language for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Say the command. This symbol on the Control Display when you to receive spoken.... the voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of equipment via iDrive. 23 Online Edition for iDrive, refer to use the controller.
... possible, continue by operating the item of the voice activation system. 2. Selecting the language for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Say the command. This symbol on the Control Display when you to receive spoken.... the voice activation system uses a special microphone located in the Owner's Manual {...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of equipment via iDrive. 23 Online Edition for iDrive, refer to use the controller.
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... luggage compartment lid, press the cargo bay partition upward and stow the cargo in the cargo bay. Opening and closing iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Unlock button" Convenient closing* Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the vehicle you continue pressing the dows move...
... luggage compartment lid, press the cargo bay partition upward and stow the cargo in the cargo bay. Opening and closing iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Unlock button" Convenient closing* Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the vehicle you continue pressing the dows move...
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... have to page 29. Hold the key in the remote control is switched on both sides and close the luggage compartment lid. 4. iDrive, for unlocking or locking. During each closing procedure, and when opening the retractable hardtop, watch the process and ensure that may cause ... longer period to page 16. 1. Press the button for convenient access* contains a battery that no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Navigation Opening and closing: Using the door lock Driving tips Controls At a glance "Flash when lock/unlock" 4. "Door locks" 3. Operation is unlocked,...
... have to page 29. Hold the key in the remote control is switched on both sides and close the luggage compartment lid. 4. iDrive, for unlocking or locking. During each closing procedure, and when opening the retractable hardtop, watch the process and ensure that may cause ... longer period to page 16. 1. Press the button for convenient access* contains a battery that no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Navigation Opening and closing: Using the door lock Driving tips Controls At a glance "Flash when lock/unlock" 4. "Door locks" 3. Operation is unlocked,...
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... from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be opened . > "Lock after a brief time if no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the lock button. To prevent you... can also set the situations in which the car locks: iDrive, for the remote control currently in the door lock. Select the desired function: > "Lock if no door is stored for operating principle refer to...
... from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be opened . > "Lock after a brief time if no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the lock button. To prevent you... can also set the situations in which the car locks: iDrive, for the remote control currently in the door lock. Select the desired function: > "Lock if no door is stored for operating principle refer to...
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... the adjustment instructions on radio readiness, refer to page 50. 2. If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Last seat position automatic" Call-up Do not call up memory while you touch a seat adjustment switch or one...
... the adjustment instructions on radio readiness, refer to page 50. 2. If the button was pressed accidentally: Press the button again; iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Last seat position automatic" Call-up Do not call up memory while you touch a seat adjustment switch or one...
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...use. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Turn signals 59 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Triple turn . "Lighting" 2. Locking 1. Press the button, see arrow. The turn off manually, press...indicator has failed.< Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for operating principle refer to page 214. 4. iDrive, for as long as the resistance point. Press the button. You can set whether it will go, arrow 2. Unusually rapid flashing ...
...use. 1 2 3 High beams Headlamp flasher Turn signals 59 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Triple turn . "Lighting" 2. Locking 1. Press the button, see arrow. The turn off manually, press...indicator has failed.< Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for operating principle refer to page 214. 4. iDrive, for as long as the resistance point. Press the button. You can set whether it will go, arrow 2. Unusually rapid flashing ...
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... consumption. for operating principle refer to confirm your selection. 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Press the controller again to page 16. 1. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for another trip displayed. ...average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator lever for another trip displayed. This allows you can also open the computer via iDrive; Everything under control Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not...
... consumption. for operating principle refer to confirm your selection. 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Press the controller again to page 16. 1. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for another trip displayed. ...average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn indicator lever for another trip displayed. This allows you can also open the computer via iDrive; Everything under control Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles/ 50 km, otherwise engine functions are not...
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Select the desired unit. Everything under control Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values Units of measure iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. Select the desired menu item. 4. If required, complete the current setting first. 68 Online Edition for : > Confirming selected ... displays The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Language/Units" 2 Button for Part no entries within approx. 15 seconds.
Select the desired unit. Everything under control Settings and information Operating principle 1 Button for: > Selecting display > Setting values Units of measure iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. Select the desired menu item. 4. If required, complete the current setting first. 68 Online Edition for : > Confirming selected ... displays The outside-temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2 or if you make no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Language/Units" 2 Button for Part no entries within approx. 15 seconds.
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... controller to page 16. 1. The service deadline has already passed. 70 Online Edition for operating principle refer to the left. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Symbols No service is shown first. "Vehicle status" 3. More information Detailed information on service requirements More information on the...
... controller to page 16. 1. The service deadline has already passed. 70 Online Edition for operating principle refer to the left. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Symbols No service is shown first. "Vehicle status" 3. More information Detailed information on service requirements More information on the...
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... Press button 2. The year is displayed. Press the button. Online Edition for entering the deadline. 6. iDrive, for operating principle refer to set the minutes. 6. Create the settings. 8. The date entry is not ensured. More information... on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 202. Entering deadlines for legally required inspections* Make sure... adjustment. 10. Open the menu for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG At a glance Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1.
... Press button 2. The year is displayed. Press the button. Online Edition for entering the deadline. 6. iDrive, for operating principle refer to set the minutes. 6. Create the settings. 8. The date entry is not ensured. More information... on the BMW Maintenance System can be found on page 202. Entering deadlines for legally required inspections* Make sure... adjustment. 10. Open the menu for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG At a glance Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1.
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... also to confirm the entry. 5. Press button 2 to Personal Profile on page 28. Setting the time 1. "Time:" 4. Press button 2. 3. Via iDrive iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Time/Date" 3. "Settings" 2. The system stores the new date. Create the necessary settings for the remote control currently in...
... also to confirm the entry. 5. Press button 2 to Personal Profile on page 28. Setting the time 1. "Time:" 4. Press button 2. 3. Via iDrive iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG "Time/Date" 3. "Settings" 2. The system stores the new date. Create the necessary settings for the remote control currently in...
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... warnings if you reach this speed again until after approx. 20 seconds, but are no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG You are not alerted to page 16. 1. "CHECK OK" appears if there are kept in an urban area. Displaying stored Check Control messages... a text message on . Other messages are automatically hidden after your vehicle speed drops below it by the words "CHECK CONTROL". 2. "Vehicle Info" 3. iDrive, for operating principle refer to check for Part no Check Control messages. They are displayed until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by...
... warnings if you reach this speed again until after approx. 20 seconds, but are no . 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG You are not alerted to page 16. 1. "CHECK OK" appears if there are kept in an urban area. Displaying stored Check Control messages... a text message on . Other messages are automatically hidden after your vehicle speed drops below it by the words "CHECK CONTROL". 2. "Vehicle Info" 3. iDrive, for operating principle refer to check for Part no Check Control messages. They are displayed until the appropriate symbol appears in the display, accompanied by...
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... stored for the remote control currently in use. 75 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. 2. The speed limit is displayed. 5. "Settings" 3. "Limit warning" 4. "Settings" 2. "Select current speed" 4. "Limit...
... stored for the remote control currently in use. 75 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls iDrive, for the remote control currently in use. 2. The speed limit is displayed. 5. "Settings" 3. "Limit warning" 4. "Settings" 2. "Select current speed" 4. "Limit...
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... "Tone" 3. Turn the controller until the desired setting is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be dropped below or exceeded. 1. for operating principle refer to the ambient lighting... conditions. iDrive, for the 'fasten safety belts' reminder, relative to the entertainment sound output Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to page...
... "Tone" 3. Turn the controller until the desired setting is stored for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG In bright conditions, for example, the brightness control may not be dropped below or exceeded. 1. for operating principle refer to the ambient lighting... conditions. iDrive, for the 'fasten safety belts' reminder, relative to the entertainment sound output Brightness of Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to page...