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roads, for example, otherwise there is an

increased risk of an accident.<

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting trip odometer:

With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in

the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is parked

If you still want to view the time, outside tem-

perature and odometer reading briefly after the

remote control has been taken out of the igni-

tion lock:

1

2

Knob in the instrument cluster

Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.

Outside temperature and clock, refer to

Computer on page 74

3

Odometer and trip odometer

Tachometer

Knob in the instrument cluster

>

To reset the trip odometer while the ignition

is switched on

>

To display the time, outside temperature

and odometer briefly while the ignition is

switched off

Units of measure

To select the respective units of measure, miles

or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for

the outside temperature, refer to page 77.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Time, outside temperature display

Setting the time, refer to page 80.

Outside temperature warning

When the displayed temperature sinks to

approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a

warning lamp lights up. There is an increased

risk of black ice.

The prewarning field, arrow 1, and the red warn-

ing field, arrow 2, change in relation to the

engine temperature. The permissible engine

speed increases with increased engine temper-

ature. Avoid engine speeds in the prewarning

field, if possible.

Black ice can also form at temperatures

above +377/+36. You should there-

fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded

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Never drive at engine speeds in the red warning

field. In this range, the engine speed is limited to

protect the engine.

You can find information on refueling on

page 214.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,

when you are driving in mountainous areas, for

example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Coolant temperature

Reserve

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and

therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-

tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-

play.

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve

zone, a message briefly appears on the Control

Display and the cruising range for the remaining

amount of fuel is displayed on the computer.

Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/

50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-

play.

Check coolant level, refer to page 226.

Engine oil temperature

Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

Computer

Displays in the instrument cluster

Calling up information

When the engine is at normal operating temper-

ature, the engine oil temperature is between

approx. 1757/806 and approx. 2507/

1206.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-

sage appears on the Control Display.

Fuel gauge

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

The following items of information are dis-

played in the order listed:

>

Cruising range

Oil level, refer to Checking oil level on

page 223

>

Average fuel consumption

Speed

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.6 US gal/

63 liters.

No information

M dual clutch transmission:

Outside temperature, time, cruising

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range, oil level, average fuel consumption and

speed appear in the top display.<

until "Car Data" is selected and press the

controller.

To set the corresponding units of measure,

refer to Units of measure on page 77.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated

on the basis of the way the car has been driven

over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of

fuel currently in the tank.

Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

4. Select "Onboard info" and press the con-

troller.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the time during which the engine is running.

With the trip computer, refer to page 76, you

can have the average consumption for another

trip displayed.

To reset average fuel consumption: press the

button in the turn indicator lever for approx.

2 seconds.

>

Estimated time of arrival at destination:

> Manually enter a distance in the com-

puter, refer to information further below

Displays on the Control Display

> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-

tem, refer to page 136

You can also call up the computer via iDrive; for

operating principle refer to page 16.

>

Cruising range

1. Press the

button.

Distance to destination:

This opens the start menu.

> Manually enter a distance in the com-

2. Move the controller to the right to call up

"Navigation".

puter, refer to information further below

> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-

3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

tem, refer to page 136

>

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Resetting values

You can reset the values for average speed and

average consumption:

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the controller.

2. Press the controller again to confirm your

selection.

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Switching trip computer on/off and resetting all

values to zero:

Entering a distance manually

1. Select "Distance to dest." and press the

controller.

1. Select "Set" and press the controller.

2. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

Display options

You can display the computer or the trip com-

puter in the assistance window.

1. Move the controller to the right to change to

the assistance window and press the con-

troller.

2. Turn the controller to select the distance to

your destination.

2. Select a menu item:

> "Onboard info"

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

> "Trip computer"

3. Press the controller.

The distance is automatically entered during

destination guidance.

Trip computer

The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holiday

trip.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Call up "Navigation".

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

4. Select "Trip computer" and press the con-

troller.

>

Departure time

Driving time

Distance traveled

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

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Settings and information

Operating principle

1

2

Button for:

3

When the lights are on: instrument lighting

brightness 101

> Selecting display

> Setting values

Button for:

4

5

6

7

8

Calling up Check Control 83

Setting the time 80

Setting the date 82

> Confirming selected display or set val-

ues

Viewing service requirement display 78

Switching Shift Lights* on/off 66

> Calling up computer information 74

4. Select "Language / Units" and press the

controller.

Exiting displays

The outside-temperature reading and the time

reappear when you press button 2 or if you

make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If

required, complete the current setting first.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Units" is selected and press the con-

troller.

Units of measure

You can set units of measure.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

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6. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

The extent of service work required can

be read out from the remote control by

your BMW Service Advisor.<

7. Select the desired measurement unit and

press the controller.

For certain maintenance operations, you can

view the respective distance remaining or due

date individually in the instrument cluster.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Service requirements

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 59.

2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".

The remaining driving distance and the date of

the next scheduled service are displayed briefly

immediately after you start the engine or switch

on the ignition.

3. Press button 2.

4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual

service items.

Possible displays

1

Button for selecting functions

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2

Service requirements

3

4

5

6

Engine oil

7

Brake fluid

Roadworthiness test*

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

The sequence of displayed service items may

vary. The data for the next service appointment

is shown first.

A list of selected maintenance operations and, if

applicable, inspections required by law is dis-

played.

Supplementary information

You can call up detailed information about the

maintenance regimen on the Control Display.

You can request more detailed information on

every entry:

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

Select the entry and press the controller.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Service requirements" is selected and

press the controller.

To exit from the menu:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a legally man-

dated inspection is approaching. Please

schedule a service appointment.

The service deadline has already passed.

6. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the second field from the top. Turn the con-

troller until "Status" is selected and press

the controller.

Entering deadlines for legally required

inspections*

Make sure the date on the Control Display is

always set correctly, refer to page 82, otherwise

the effectiveness of Condition Based Service

CBS is not ensured.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

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4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

Clock

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 28.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Service requirements" is selected and

press the controller.

Setting the time

6. Select "Status" and press the controller.

7. Select "State inspection" and press the

controller.

In the instrument cluster

To set the 12h/24h format, refer to Setting the

12h/24h format below.

8. Select "Set service date" and press the

controller. The month is highlighted.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the time and the word "SET".

9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

2. Press button 2.

3. Use button 1 to set the hours.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.

6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

7. Press button 2.

The system accepts the new time.

10. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

Via iDrive

11. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

12. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Select

and press the controller.

More information on the BMW Maintenance

System can be found on page 227.

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1. Press the

button once or twice until

5. If necessary, move the controller forwards

to move the highlight marker to the upper-

most field.

the start menu appears.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

6. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected

and press the controller.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

7. Turn the controller until "Set time" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

Adjusting settings

8. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

9. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

The system accepts the new time.

Switching on the hour signal*

You will hear three tones just before each full

hour.

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Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.

The hour signal is activated.

5. Set the month and the year in the same way.

6. Press button 2.

The system stores the new date.

Setting the 12h/24h format

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Via iDrive

1. Press the

button.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

This opens the start menu.

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

This opens the start menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Select "Date" and press the controller.

5. Select "Time format" and press the control-

ler.

6. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

Date

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on

page 28.

5. Select "Set date" and press the controller.

The first date display setting is selected.

Setting the date

6. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next setting is highlighted.

In the instrument cluster

To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer

to Setting the date format below.

8. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the date is stored.

Setting the date format

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. Turn the controller until "Time / Date" is

selected and press the controller.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the date and the word "SET".

5. Select "Date format" and press the control-

ler.

2. Press button 2.

6. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.

4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.

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Explanatory text messages

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions

and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-

tems monitored. Such a Check Control mes-

sage includes indicator and warning lamps in

the instrument cluster and, in some circum-

stances, an acoustic signal as well as text mes-

sages at the bottom of the Control Display.

Text messages at the lower edge of the Control

Display explain the meaning of the displayed

indicator and warning lamps.

Indicator and warning lamps

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a

variety of combinations and colors.

For most Check Control messages, you can

view more information later, e.g. regarding the

cause of a malfunction and how to respond,

refer to page 84.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown

as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

To exit the displayed information:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

Hiding Check Control messages

indicates that Check Control messages have

been stored. You can view the Check Control

messages whenever it is convenient for you.

Press the button in the turn indicator lever.

Some Check Control messages are displayed

until the malfunctions have been rectified. They

cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur

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at the same time, they are displayed in succes-

sion.

3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-

ler.

They are marked with the symbol shown

here.

Other messages are automatically hidden after

approx. 20 seconds, but are kept in memory.

They are marked with the symbol shown

here.

Viewing stored Check Control

messages

4. Select "Service Info" and press the control-

ler.

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Check Control messages" is selected

and press the controller.

1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate

symbol appears in the display, accompa-

nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".

2. Press button 2.

"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check

Control messages.

If a Check Control message has been

stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.

It is accompanied by a text message on the

Control Display.

6. Select a text message and press the con-

troller.

3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.

4. Press button 2.

The display again shows the outside tem-

perature and the time.

Viewing more information later

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

To exit the display:

1. Press the

button.

Select

and press the controller.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Speed limit

You can enter a speed, and a Check Control

message will indicate when you reach this

speed. This enables you, for example, to

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receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in

an urban area.

4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-

ler.

After the warning, you are only alerted to reach-

ing this speed a second time if your vehicle

speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or

5 km/h.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Call up "Navigation".

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.

Starting, stopping or resetting

>

Select "Start" and press the controller.

The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.

>

Select "Reset" and press the controller.

The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was

running beforehand.

>

Select "Stop" and press the controller.

This stops the timer.

Taking an interim time reading

Select "Interim time" and press the controller.

The interim time appears below the ongoing

primary stopwatch count.

Setting or changing the limit

1. Select speed value and press the controller.

2. Turn the controller to set the limit.

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

All of the remaining functions remain

available at all times while the stopwatch

is running. The stopwatch continues operation

in the background.<

Applying your current speed as limit

Select "Select current speed" and press the

controller. The system adopts your current

speed as the limit.

Altering settings

Activating the limit

Language on the Control Display

Select "On" and press the controller.

Limit is activated.

The language of the Control Display can be set.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Stopwatch

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

2. Call up "Navigation".

4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller.

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until "Language" is selected and press the

controller.

5. Select "Text language" and press the con-

troller. You can switch to another language

for the display texts and navigation mes-

sages.

6. Select and activate the desired language by

pressing the controller.

Brightness of the Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the

ambient lighting conditions. Note, however,

that you can change the basic setting while the

low beams are switched on. The setting is

stored for the remote control currently in use.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is

selected and press the controller.

4. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Brightness" is selected and press the

controller.

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is reached.

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