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Notes Notes The hybrid system of your BMW Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the combustion engine, your vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an electric motor and a high-voltage battery among other things. This combination permits a particularly efficient fuel utilization. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. Symbols on vehicle components Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Manual in connection with a particular part or assembly. Using this Owner's Manual The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Be informed that on certain parts or assemblies incorrect use of high voltage equipment or highvoltage components results in the risk of fatal injury from electric shock. Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time. Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. Your individual vehicle You have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi‐ vidualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available for a specific model. As a result, the manual may contain accessories and equipment that you may not have specified for your own vehicle. All options and special equipment are marked with an asterisk *. For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals. On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐ tions. Symbols Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐ sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. ◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐ tion. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing. "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐ lect individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐ tivation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system. 6 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 958 - 03 10 500

Section	Page
At a glance	11
Cockpit	12
All around the steering wheel	12
Instrument cluster	14
Indicator/warning lamps	14
Instrument cluster, electronic displays	16
All around the center console	17
All around the headliner	18
iDrive	19
The concept	19
Controls at a glance	19
Operating concept	20
Example: setting the clock	21
Status information	22
Split screen	23
Programmable memory buttons	23
Entering letters and numbers	24
Voice activation system	25
The concept	25
Requirements	25
Using voice activation	25
Possible commands	25
Example: playing back a CD	25
Setting the voice dialog	25
Adjusting the volume	26
Notes on Emergency Requests	26
Environmental conditions	26
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle	27
Owner's Manual in the vehicle	27
BMW ActiveHybrid	29
Hybrid system	29
Controls	33
Opening and closing	34
Remote control/key	34
Personal Profile	35
Central locking system	37
Opening and closing: from the outside	37
Opening and closing: from the inside	40
Doors	40
Trunk lid	40
Comfort Access	43
Alarm system	44
Power windows	45
Roller sunblinds	46
Glass sunroof, powered	47
Adjusting	49
Sitting safely	49
Front seats	49
Rear seats	52
Safety belts	54
Front head restraints	55
Rear head restraints	56
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory	57
Mirrors	59
Illuminated vanity mirror in the rear	60
Steering wheel	60
Transporting children safely	62
The right place for children	62
Installing child restraint fixing systems	62
LATCH child restraint fixing system	63
Locking the doors and windows	65
Driving	66
Start/Stop button	66
Starting the engine	66
Engine stop	67
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function	67
Parking brake	68
Turn signal, high beams, headlamp flasher	71
Washer/wiper system	72
Washer fluid	74
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	74
Displays	78
Instrument cluster	78
Selection lists in the instrument cluster	81
Computer	82
Settings on the Control Display	84
Service requirements	86
Check Control	87
Lamps	89
At a glance	89
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control	89
Adaptive light control	90
High-beam assistant	91
Fog lamps	92
Instrument lighting	92
Interior lamps	92
Safety	93
Airbags	93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM	95
FTM Flat Tire Monitor	98
Lane departure warning	100
Active Blind Spot Detection	101
Brake force display	103
Driving stability control systems	104
Antilock Brake System ABS	104
Brake assistant	104
DSC Dynamic Stability Control	104
DTC Dynamic Traction Control	104
Dynamic Damping Control	105
Dynamic Driving Control	105
Drive-off assistant	107
Driving comfort	108
Cruise control	108
PDC Park Distance Control	109
Surround View	112
Backup camera	112
Side View	114
Top View	115
Night Vision with pedestrian detection	117
Head-up Display	120
Climate control	122
Automatic climate control	122
Ventilation	125
Rear automatic climate control	126
Residual cooling	127
Parked-car ventilation	127
Auxiliary air conditioning	128
Interior equipment	129
Integrated universal remote control	129
Ashtray/cigarette lighter	131
Connecting electrical devices	131
Folding table in the rear	132
Ski bag	132
Storage compartments	134
Storage compartments	134
Glove compartment	134
Center armrest	135
Storage compartment between the rear seats	136
Cupholders	136
Clothes hooks	136
Trunk	137
Driving tips	139
Things to remember when driving	140
Breaking-in period	140
Using the hybrid system efficiently	140
General driving notes	141
Loading	143
Roof-mounted luggage rack	144
Saving fuel	145
Navigation	147
Navigation	148
Navigation system	148
Destination input	148
Destination guidance	155
Map view	158
Traffic bulletins	159
Navigation data	161
What to do if...	161
Entertainment	165
Tone	166
General information	166
Treble, bass, balance, and fader	166
Equalizer	166
Multi-channel playback, surround	166
Volume	167
Resetting the tone settings	167
Radio	168
Controls	168
AM/FM station	168
Weather Band	169
Satellite radio	170
Stored stations	174
CD/multimedia	175
Controls	175
CD/DVD	175
Music collection	181
External devices	186
Rear audio remote control	189
Rear entertainment	191
Controls	191
Rear CD/DVD player	191
Switching the system on/off	191
Screens	191
Remote control	192
Controls	192
Enabling	193
Headphones, vehicle loudspeakers	194
External devices	194
What to do if...	195
Professional rear entertainment	196
Controls	196
Rear CD/DVD player	196
Switching the system on/off	196
Screens	196
iDrive in the rear	197
Controls	197
Enabling	198
Headphones, vehicle loudspeakers	199
External devices	199
What to do if...	200
Communication	203
Telephone	204
At a glance	204
Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone	204
Controls	206
Snap-in adapter	210
Contacts	212
General information	212
New contact	212
My contacts	212
BMW Assist	215
BMW Assist	215
TeleService	216
Concierge service	216
Roadside Assistance	216
Activating BMW Assist	217
BMW Search	217
Customer Relations	218
Service Request	218
Automatic Service Request	219
Data transfer	219
Services status	219
TeleService report	219
Mobility	221
Refueling	222
Fuel cap	222
Observe the following when refueling	222
Fuel tank capacity	222
Fuel	223
Fuel quality	223
Wheels and tires	224
Tire inflation pressure	224
Tire identification marks	225
Tire tread	227
Tire damage	227
Tire age	227
Changing wheels and tires	227
Run-flat tires	229
Snow chains	229
Engine compartment	230
Important features in the engine compartment	230
Hood	230
Engine oil	232
Checking the oil level	232
Adding engine oil	232
Oil types	232
Coolant	233
Maintenance	234
BMW Maintenance System	234
Condition Based Service CBS	234
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models	234
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics	234
Replacing components	236
Working on the vehicle	236
Tool kit	236
Wiper blade replacement	236
Lamp and bulb replacement	236
Changing wheels	240
Battery	241
Fuses	242
Breakdown assistance	243
Hazard warning flashers	243
Emergency Request	243
Warning triangle	244
First aid kit	244
Roadside Assistance	244
Jump starting	244
Tow-starting and towing	246
Safety of the hybrid system	248
What to do after an accident	248
Care	250
Car washes	250
Vehicle care	251
Reference	255
Technical data	256
Technical data	256
Short commands for voice activation system	261
General information	261
Useful short commands	261
CD/multimedia	261
Radio	262
Telephone	264
Navigation	264
Contacts	266
BMW Assist	266
Vehicle information	266

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Notes

The hybrid system of your

BMW

Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the

combustion engine, your vehicle features a

high-voltage system that consists of an electric

motor and a high-voltage battery among other

things.

This combination permits a particularly efficient

fuel utilization.

Using this Owner's Manual

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐

ular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in

the first chapter.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service

center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is

available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.

Symbols

Indicates precautions that must be followed

precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐

sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐

tion.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific

equipment and optional accessories, as well as

equipment and functions not yet available at the

time of printing.

"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐

lect individual functions.

ғ...Ғ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐

tivation system.

ғғ...ҒҒ Identifies the answers generated by the

voice activation system.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help

protect the environment.

Symbols on vehicle components

Recommends that you study the relevant

section of this Owner's Manual in connection

with a particular part or assembly.

Be informed that on certain parts or assemblies

incorrect use of high voltage equipment or high-

voltage components results in the risk of fatal

injury from electric shock.

Your individual vehicle

You have decided in favor of a vehicle with indi‐

vidualized equipment and features.

This Owner's Manual describes the entire array

of options and equipment available for a specific

model.

As a result, the manual may contain accessories

and equipment that you may not have specified

for your own vehicle.

All options and special equipment are marked

with an asterisk *.

For options and equipment not described in this

Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐

mentary Owner's Manuals.

On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are

arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐

tions.

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 958 - 03 10 500

Notes