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Using pathway and turning lines 1. Position the vehicle so that the turning lines guide within the limits of the parking space. With rear view camera switched on iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the controller. 2. Select the desired function and press the controller. You can also adjust the brightness of the camera view. With rear view camera switched off 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the pathway lines cover the corresponding turning lines. This results in a steering wheel position that makes full use of the smallest possible turning circle of the vehicle when parking. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Maneuvering aids" is selected and press the controller. To activate the virtual camera panning, select the camera view "Camera view: full screen", refer to Displays on page 88. 6. Select "Settings" and press the controller. Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are shown in the picture of the rear view camera. Their stepped colors correspond to the markings of the Park Distance Control and support you in estimating the distance to the object shown. The obstacle marking is deactivated when driving in reverse from approx. 12 mph/20 km/h. The driver assistance functions can be active at the same time. The zoom function for trailer towing can only be activated individually with the rear view camera switched on. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. 87 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Activating driver assistance functions 7. Select the desired functions and press the controller. Communications Entertainment The displayed picture area is dependent on the current speed: At low speeds, the camera view is panned toward the street, and at higher speeds toward the horizon. This enables the currently relevant picture area to be shown enlarged on the Control Display. Navigation Virtual camera panning 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	7
Service and warranty	9
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
instrument panel	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Operating principle	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display off/on	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	30
Central locking system	31
Opening and closing: Using remote control	31
Opening and closing: Using door lock	33
Opening and closing: From inside	34
Doors	35
Liftgate	35
Tailgate	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Panorama glass sunroof*	41
Adjusting	44
Sitting safely	44
Seats	45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	46
Head restraints	48
Rear seats	49
Safety belts	50
Seat heating*	52
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*	52
Active seat*	53
Mirrors	53
Steering wheel	54
Transporting children safely	57
The right place for children	57
Installing child restraint systems	57
LATCH child restraint fixing system	58
On trips	60
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching off engine	62
Parking brake	62
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	66
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams	68
Washer/wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control*	71
Everything under control	73
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	73
Tachometer	74
Coolant temperature	74
Energy Control	74
Fuel gauge	74
Computer	75
Service requirements	77
Check Control	80
Speed limit	82
Stopwatch	82
Settings on Control Display	83
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	86
PDC Park Distance Control*	86
Rear view camera*	88
Driving stability control systems	90
Adaptive Drive*	93
Starting assistant	93
Self-leveling suspension*	94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	94
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	96
Active steering*	98
Brake force display	99
Airbags	99
Head-Up Display*	101
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	106
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
Fog lamps*	107
Instrument lighting	107
Interior lamps	107
Climate	108
Automatic climate control	109
Rear automatic climate control*	113
Parked car ventilation*	115
Practical interior accessories	117
Integrated universal remote control*	117
Digital compass*	119
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*	120
Glove compartment	120
Center armrest	121
Storage compartments	121
Cup holders	122
Ashtray	122
Lighter	123
Connecting electrical devices	123
Cargo bay	124
Storage compartments in cargo bay	125
Ski bag*	127
Things to remember when driving	130
Break-in period	130
Saving fuel	130
General driving notes	131
Loading	133
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	134
Driving on poor roads	135
Starting navigation system	138
Navigation DVD	138
Display in assistance window	138
Destination entry	140
Opening navigation system	140
Entering a destination manually	141
Entering destination via voice*	143
Selecting destination via map	145
Selecting destination using information	146
Destination list	147
Address book	148
Selecting route	150
Word matching principle	151
Destination guidance	152
Starting destination guidance	152
Ending/continuing destination guidance	152
Displaying route	153
Destination guidance via voice instructions	155
Changing route	156
Traffic information*	156
Displaying current position	159
What to do if …	161
On/Off and settings	164
Controls	164
Switching on/off	165
Adjusting volume	165
Tone control	165
Radio	168
Listening to radio	168
Storing stations	170
RDS Radio Data System	171
High Definition Radio*	171
Weather news flashes*	173
Satellite radio	174
Enabling or disabling channels	174
Selecting and storing channel	175
CD player and CD changer	177
Listening to CDs	177
Selecting a track	178
Sampling tracks, scan	179
Repeating a track	179
Random play sequence	180
Fast forward/reverse	180
CD changer	181
Notes	182
DVD changer	183
Installation position	183
DVD country codes	184
Playing DVDs	184
Audio and video playback	184
Audio playback	188
Notes	189
AUX-In connection	190
Connecting	190
Starting audio playback	190
USB audio interface	191
Connecting	191
Starting audio playback	192
Selecting a track	192
Repeating a track	193
Random play sequence	193
Fast forward/reverse	193
Notes	193
DVD system in rear	194
Enabling DVD system	194
Controls	194
CD/DVD player	195
Connecting headphones	195
Remote control	195
Sound output via loudspeakers	196
Switching DVD system on/off	196
Playing CD/DVD	196
Playing videos from CD/DVD	197
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD	200
Displaying images from CD/DVD	202
Information on CD/DVD player	204
External device	205
Telephoning	210
The concept	210
Using a phone in your vehicle	210
Suitable mobile phones	210
Care instructions	210
Operating options	210
Commissioning	211
Operation via iDrive	216
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	221
Operation by voice*	221
Notes	223
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	223
BMW Assist	225
Requirements	225
Offered services	225
Using services	226
Customizing BMW Assist	229
Displaying vehicle data	231
Refueling	234
Fuel filler door	234
Fuel specifications	235
Wheels and tires	236
Tire inflation pressure	236
Tire identification marks	239
Tire condition	240
Run-flat tires	241
New wheels and tires	241
Snow chains*	242
Under the hood	243
Hood	243
Engine compartment	244
Engine oil	244
Coolant	246
Maintenance	247
BMW maintenance system	247
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	248
Care	248
Replacing components	249
Onboard toolkit	249
Replacing wiper blades	249
Lamps and bulbs	249
Changing wheels	253
Vehicle battery	255
Fuses	255
Giving and receiving assistance	257
Emergency request	257
Warning triangle*	257
First-aid kit*	258
Roadside Assistance*	258
Jump starting	258
Tow-starting and towing	259
Technical data	264
Engine data	264
Dimensions	265
Weights	266
Capacities	266
Short commands of voice command system	267
Everything from A to Z	272

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Mobility

Using pathway and turning lines

Position the vehicle so that the turning lines

guide within the limits of the parking space.

Turn the steering wheel so that the pathway

lines cover the corresponding turning lines.

This results in a steering wheel position that

makes full use of the smallest possible turning

circle of the vehicle when parking.

Virtual camera panning

The displayed picture area is dependent on the

current speed:

At low speeds, the camera view is panned

toward the street, and at higher speeds toward

the horizon.

This enables the currently relevant picture area

to be shown enlarged on the Control Display.

To activate the virtual camera panning, select

the camera view "Camera view: full screen",

refer to Displays on page

Obstacle marking

Spatially shaped markings are shown in the pic-

ture of the rear view camera. Their stepped col-

ors correspond to the markings of the Park Dis-

tance Control and support you in estimating the

distance to the object shown.

The obstacle marking is deactivated when driv-

ing in reverse from approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.

Activating driver assistance functions

The driver assistance functions can be active at

the same time. The zoom function for trailer

towing can only be activated individually with

the rear view camera switched on.

With rear view camera switched on

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page

Press the controller.

Select the desired function and press the

controller.

You can also adjust the brightness of the cam-

era view.

With rear view camera switched off

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Press the controller to open the

menu.

Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Maneuvering aids" is

selected and press the controller.

Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Select the desired functions and press the

controller.

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use.