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Driving Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated automatically* while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Sports Wagon: rear window wiper Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button lights up. Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down. 1 Intermittent operation. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation. Cleaning the rear window Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out. Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.< 2 The rear window wiper does not move if the lever is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on. To switch on the rear window wiper: 1. Move the lever to its home position. 2. Reselect the desired position. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.< Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.< Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources and only store it in the closed original container that is kept out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury. Comply with the instructions on the container.< Washer fluid filler neck Only refill washer fluid when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.< 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG

Section	Page
Contents	5
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	8
Reporting safety defects	8
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Operating principle	19
Status information	21
Switching the Control Display off/on	21
Programmable memory keys	22
Letters and numbers	23
Entering letters and numbers	23
Voice activation system	24
The concept	24
Saying commands	24
Notes	25
Controls	27
Opening and closing	28
Remote control	28
Personal Profile	28
Central locking system	29
Opening and closing: Using the remote control	29
Opening and closing: Using the door lock	31
Opening and closing: From inside	32
Trunk lid/tailgate	32
Alarm system*	35
Comfort Access*	36
Windows	38
Sedan: glass roof*, electric	39
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass roof*	40
Adjustments	43
Sitting safely	43
Seats	44
Head restraints	45
Heated seats*	47
Seat and mirror memory*	47
Safety belts	48
Mirrors	49
Steering wheel	50
Transporting children safely	52
The right place for children	52
Installing child restraint systems	52
LATCH child restraint fixing system	53
On journeys	55
Driving	56
Ignition lock	56
Start/stop button	56
Starting the engine	57
Switching off the engine	57
Parking brake	58
Manual transmission	58
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*	58
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	60
Wiper system	61
Washer fluid	62
Cruise control*	63
Active cruise control*	64
Controls overview	71
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	71
Tachometer	71
Coolant temperature	72
Energy Control*	72
Engine oil temperature*	72
Fuel gauge	72
Computer	73
Settings and information	74
Units of measure	75
Service requirements	75
Clock	77
Date	78
Check Control	79
Speed limit	81
Settings on the Control Display	81
Technology for driving comfort and safety	83
Park Distance Control PDC*	83
Driving stability control systems	84
Drive-off assistant	86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM*	86
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*	88
Active steering*	90
Servotronic*	91
Brake Force Display	91
Airbags	92
Lamps	94
Parking lamps/low beams	94
Adaptive light control*	95
High beams/roadside parking lamps	96
High-beam assistant*	96
Fog lamps	97
Instrument lighting	97
Interior lamps	98
Climate	99
Automatic climate control	100
Parked car ventilation	102
Practical interior accessories	104
Integrated universal remote control*	104
Digital compass*	106
Roller sun blinds*	107
Glove compartment	107
Center armrest	108
Storage compartments inside the vehicle	108
Cupholders	109
Ashtray*	109
Connecting electrical appliances	110
Sedan: Through-loading system*	111
Sports Wagon: Cargo area	112
Storage compartments inside the cargo area	113
Folding up the floor panel	114
Lashing eyes	114
Ski bag*	114
Driving tips	117
Things to remember when driving	118
Break-in period	118
Saving fuel	118
General driving notes	119
Cargo loading	121
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	122
Navigation	125
Navigation system	126
Navigation data	126
Destination entry	127
Entering a destination manually	127
Address book	129
Last destinations	130
Special destinations	130
Entering the destination via the map	132
Entering a destination by voice commands*	133
Planning a trip	134
Word-matching principle	135
Destination guidance	136
Starting destination guidance	136
Terminating destination guidance	136
Continuing destination guidance	136
Route criteria	136
Route	137
Destination guidance through voice instructions	137
Map view	138
Traffic bulletins*	139
What to do if …	142
Entertainment	145
On/off and tone	146
Controls	146
Switching on/off	146
Adjusting volume	146
Tone control	146
Radio	149
Selecting a station	149
Storing stations	149
Radio Data System RDS*	150
HD Radio*	150
Presets	151
Satellite radio	152
General information	152
Navigation bar overview	152
Managing a subscription	152
Selecting a channel	153
Storing a channel	153
Changing the list view	153
Selecting a category	154
Timeshift	154
Storing favorites	154
Opening the favorites	155
Managing the favorites	155
Traffic Jump	155
Automatic update	156
Notes	156
CD/DVD player and CD changer	157
CD/DVD playback	157
Audio playback	157
Video playback*	159
CD changer*	161
Notes	162
Music collection	164
Storing music	164
Playing music	165
Managing music	167
External devices	169
AUX-IN port	169
USB audio interface/ extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone	169
Communications	175
Telephone	176
The concept	176
Using the telephone inside the vehicle	176
Suitable mobile phones	176
Operating options	176
Start-up	176
Operation via iDrive	179
Switching between mobile phone and hands-free system	183
Operation by voice commands*	183
Inserting/removing the snap- in adapter*	186
Contacts	188
BMW Assist	190
BMW Assist*	190
TeleService*	190
Concierge service*	191
Roadside Assistance	191
Activating BMW Assist*	192
BMW Search*	192
Customer Relations	193
Service Request*	193
Automatic Service Request*	194
Data transfer*	194
Service status*	194
Mobility	197
Refueling	198
Fuel filler flap	198
Fuel specifications	199
BMW Advanced Diesel	200
Wheels and tires	203
Tire inflation pressures	203
Tire identification marks	216
Tire condition	217
Run-flat tires	218
New wheels and tires	218
Snow chains*	219
Under the hood	220
Hood	220
Important parts of the engine compartment	221
Engine oil	221
Coolant	224
Maintenance	225
BMW Maintenance System	225
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis OBD	226
Care	227
Care products	227
Exterior care	227
Interior care	229
Vehicle storage	230
Replacing components	231
Onboard vehicle tool kit	231
Wiper blades	231
Lamps and bulbs	231
Changing wheels	237
Vehicle battery	237
Fuses	238
Giving and receiving assistance	239
Emergency Request*	239
Roadside Assistance	239
First aid pouch*	239
Warning triangle*	240
Jump-starting	240
Tow-starting, towing away	241
Reference	245
Technical data	246
Engine data	246
Dimensions	247
Weights	249
Capacities	250
Short commands for the voice activation system	251
Useful short commands	251
CD/Multimedia	251
Radio	252
Telephone	253
Navigation	253
BMW Assist	255
Vehicle information	255
Settings	255
Everything from A - Z	256

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Driving

Activating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button, arrow

. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn thumbwheel

up or down.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button again, arrow

The LED goes out.

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-

ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired

wiper activation.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

Pull the lever, arrow

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and

the wipers are operated for a short time.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched

on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and

appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any

danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield. If you do, your vision could be

obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be

added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.

Do not use the washers when the washer fluid

reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage

the washer pump.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated

automatically

while the engine is running or

the ignition is switched on.

Sports Wagon: rear window wiper

Intermittent operation. When reverse gear

is engaged, the system switches to contin-

uous operation.

Cleaning the rear window

The rear window wiper does not move if the

lever is in position

before the ignition is

switched on.

To switch on the rear window wiper:

Move the lever to its home position.

Reselect the desired position.

Do not use the washers when the washer

fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you

will damage the washer pump.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.

Therefore, keep it away from ignition

sources and only store it in the closed original

container that is kept out of reach of children;

otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.

Comply with the instructions on the con-

tainer.

Washer fluid filler neck

Only refill washer fluid when the engine is

cool to avoid contact with hot engine

parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire

hazard and a risk to personal safety.