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D Drive mode In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted automatically. Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode: press selector lever to the right toward D/S. To switch back into the Sequential mode: shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever or press selector lever to the right toward D/S again. Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. passing, press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will go. You achieve maximum acceleration. Using shift paddles on steering wheel > To upshift, briefly pull the right shift paddle +. > To downshift, briefly pull the left shift paddle -. Displays in instrument cluster Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are available to you. Each time you change between the Sequential mode and the Drive mode, the driving program last selected in the respective mode is active. Exception: after the first change from the Sequential to the Drive mode, driving program 3 is active. 2 Selected driving program, matches the number of illuminated fields, refer to Drivelogic on page 63 In drive mode, the currently selected gear followed by a D is displayed. In Drive mode There are five different driving programs, ranging from relaxed 1 to sporty/highly dynamic 5. 3 The gear display flashes when you open the driver's door with the engine running. If you do not subsequently operate the pedals, shift paddles, or selector lever, then the system shifts into N.< In Sequential mode You can choose from six driving programs from balanced/dynamic 1 to sporty/purist 6. Each time the engine is started, driving program 3 is activated. Program 6 is only available when the DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, refer to page 83. If DSC is activated, then the system switches from program 6 to program 5 To maintain vehicle stability, always activate DSC whenever possible.< Gear changes Using selector lever > To upshift, pull the selector lever back. > To downshift, push the selector lever forward. 63 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment 1 Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance

Section	Page
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	8
Service and warranty	9
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
Menu overview	19
Basic operation	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display on/off	23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	31
Central locking system	32
Opening and closing: Using remote control	32
Opening and closing: from inside	34
Hotel function	35
Doors	36
Luggage compartment lid	36
Luggage compartment	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Convertible: top	42
Adjusting	47
Sitting safely	47
Seats	48
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory	49
Front head restraints	50
Entering rear	51
Safety belts	52
Heated seats	53
Mirrors	53
Steering wheel	54
MDrive	55
Transporting children safely	58
The right place for children	58
Installing child restraint systems	58
LATCH child restraint fixing system	59
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching engine off	62
Handbrake	63
Manual transmission*	63
Sequential Manual Transmission with Drivelogic	64
M Engine Dynamic Control	66
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher	67
Wiper system	68
Washer fluid	69
Cruise control	69
Everything under control	71
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	71
Tachometer	71
Coolant temperature	71
Engine oil temperature*	72
Fuel gauge	72
Computer	72
Service requirements	74
Check Control	76
Speed limit	78
Stopwatch	79
Settings on Control Display	79
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	83
PDC Park Distance Control*	83
Driving stability control systems	84
EDC Electronic Damping Control	87
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	88
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	89
Brake force display	92
Airbags	92
Convertible: rollover protection system	94
Head-Up Display*	95
Lamps	98
Parking lamps/low beams	98
Adaptive Head Light*	100
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	100
High-beam assistant*	100
Instrument lighting	102
Interior lamps	102
Climate	103
Automatic climate control	103
Parked car ventilation	108
Practical interior accessories	110
Integrated universal remote control*	110
Glove compartment	111
Center armrest	112
Storage compartments	112
Cup holders	113
Ashtray	113
Cigarette lighter	114
Connecting electrical devices	114
Ski bag*	114
Things to remember when driving	118
Breaking-in	118
General driving notes	118
Cargo loading	120
BMW M6 Engineering	123
V10 High Output Engine	123
Compound brake	123
Drive train	123
Starting navigation system	126
Navigation DVD	126
Display in the assistance window	126
Destination entry	128
Entering a destination manually	128
Entering destination via voice*	131
Map-guided destination selection	133
Selecting destination using information	134
Destination list	135
Address book	136
Selecting route	138
Word matching principle	139
Destination guidance	140
Starting destination guidance	140
Destination guidance, terminating/continuing	140
Displaying route	141
Destination guidance via voice instructions	143
Bypassing route sections	144
Traffic information*	144
Displaying current position	147
What to do if …	149
On/off and tone	152
Controls	152
Switching on/off	153
Adjusting volume	153
Tone control	153
Radio	156
Listening to radio	156
Storing stations	158
Automatically sorting stations*	159
Weather news flashes*	160
High Definition Radio*	160
Satellite radio	163
Enabling or disabling channels	163
Selecting and storing channel	164
CD player and CD changer	166
Listening to CDs	166
Selecting a track	167
Sampling tracks, scan	168
Repeating track	169
Random play sequence	169
Fast forward/reverse	170
CD magazine	170
Notes	171
AUX-In connection	172
Connecting	172
Starting audio playback	172
USB/audio interface	173
Connecting	173
Starting audio playback	174
Selecting a track	174
Repeating track	175
Random play sequence	175
Fast forward/reverse	175
Notes	175
Telephoning	178
The concept	178
Using a phone in your vehicle	178
Suitable mobile phones	178
Care instructions	178
Operating options	178
Initial operation	179
Operation via iDrive	184
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	189
Operation by voice*	189
Notes	191
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	191
BMW Assist	193
Requirements	193
Offered services	193
Using services	194
Updating BMW Assist	197
Displaying vehicle data	199
Refueling	202
Fuel filler door	202
Fuel specifications	203
Wheels and tires	204
Tire inflation pressure	204
Tire identification marks	206
Tire condition	207
New wheels and tires	208
Snow chains*	209
Under the hood	210
Hood	210
Engine compartment	211
Engine oil	212
Coolant	215
Maintenance	216
BMW Maintenance System	216
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	217
Care	217
Replacing components	218
Onboard tool kit	218
Replacing wiper blades	218
Lamps and bulbs	218
Repairing flat tire with M Mobility System	220
Changing wheels*	222
Vehicle battery	224
Fuses	225
Giving and receiving assistance	226
Emergency request	226
Warning triangle*	227
First-aid kit*	227
Roadside Assistance*	227
Jump starting	227
Tow-starting and towing	228
Technical data	234
Engine data	234
Dimensions	235
Weights	237
Capacities	237
Short commands of voice command system	238
Everything from A to Z	242

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D Drive mode

In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted

automatically.

Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode:

press selector lever to the right toward D/S.

To switch back into the Sequential mode: shift

using the shift paddles or the selector lever or

press selector lever to the right toward D/S

again.

Kick-down: for rapid acceleration, e.g. passing,

press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will

go. You achieve maximum acceleration.

Displays in instrument cluster

Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged

Selected driving program,

matches the number of illuminated fields,

refer to Drivelogic on page

In drive mode, the currently selected gear

followed by a D is displayed.

The gear display flashes when you open

the driver's door with the engine running.

If you do not subsequently operate the pedals,

shift paddles, or selector lever, then the system

shifts into N.

Gear changes

Using selector lever

To upshift, pull the selector lever back.

To downshift, push the selector lever for-

ward.

Using shift paddles on steering wheel

To upshift, briefly pull the right shift

paddle +.

To downshift, briefly pull the left shift

paddle –.

Drivelogic

With Drivelogic various driving programs are

available to you.

Each time you change between the Sequential

mode and the Drive mode, the driving program

last selected in the respective mode is active.

Exception: after the first change from the

Sequential to the Drive mode, driving program 3

is active.

In Drive mode

There are five different driving programs, rang-

ing from relaxed 1 to sporty/highly dynamic 5.

In Sequential mode

You can choose from six driving programs from

balanced/dynamic 1 to sporty/purist 6.

Each time the engine is started, driving

program 3 is activated.

Program 6 is only available when the DSC

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, refer

to page

. If DSC is activated, then the system

switches from program 6 to program 5

To maintain vehicle stability, always acti-

vate DSC whenever possible.