Get Controls Guide for BMW M5 4 Door Fourth Generation (2004-2010)

Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with

information for complete control of your vehicle.

Its extensive array of features and accessories,

both for driving and for your own safety,

comfort and convenience, are described here.

Opening and closing

Integrated key

Keys/remote control

Press the button 1 to unlock the key.

1

2

3

Remote control with integrated key

Spare key

The integrated key fits the following locks:

>

Glove compartment, refer to page 95

Driver's door, refer to page 32

Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-

ment

New remote controls

Remote control with integrated key

To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new

remote controls with an integrated key are

available at your BMW center.

Each remote control contains a battery which is

automatically charged in the ignition lock while

driving. Drive a longer distance with each

remote control at least twice a year to keep the

battery charged. For comfort access*, the

remote control contains a replaceable battery,

refer to page 37.

Spare key

Store the spare key in a safe place such as your

wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.

The spare key and integrated key fit the same

locks.

Depending on which remote control is detected

by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-

tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle,

refer to Personal Profile, page 29.

Adapter for spare key

The adapter is required so that the vehicle can

be started with the spare key or radio readiness

can be switched on.

Information on the required maintenance is also

stored in the remote control, refer to Service

data in remote control, page 186.

28

>

Settings for the display on the Control Dis-

play:

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 72

> Measuring units for consumption, route/

distances, temperature, and pressure,

refer to page 72

> Language on Control Display, refer to

page 72

Remove the adapter from the holder in the

glove compartment and slide the spare key into

the adapter before use.

> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to

page 71

> Date format, refer to page 72

>

Drivelogic driving program in the Sequential

mode, refer to page 57

Personal Profile

Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-

tance Control*, refer to page 73

The concept

Selection and brightness of display in

Head-Up Display*, refer to page 80

You can set a number of functions of your BMW

individually according to your preferences. Per-

sonal Profile ensures that most of these set-

tings are stored for the remote control currently

in use without you having to do anything. When

the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding

remote control is detected and the settings

stored for it are called up and carried out.

Air distribution, temperature in the upper

body area and intensity of the automatic air

conditioning system, refer to page 88

>

Setting voice instructions for destination

guidance in the navigation system*, refer to

page 127

This means that you will always find your BMW

set to your own personal settings even if

another person with his/her own remote control

and settings has used the vehicle since the last

time you drove it. The individual settings are

stored for a maximum of four remote controls.

In addition, the following, most recently

selected settings are recalled during unlocking:

>

Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,

and steering wheel*, refer to page 42

Audio sources, volume and tone settings,

refer to page 133

Personal Profile settings

Radio, displaying stored stations, refer to

page 136

Details on the settings are provided on the

specified pages.

Telephone, setting volume, refer to

pages 158, 164

>

When unlocking with the remote control,

either unlock only the driver's door or the

entire vehicle, refer to page 30

Central locking system

>

Locking the vehicle after a short time or

after starting off, refer to page 32

The concept

Assigning the programmable button on the

steering wheel, refer to page 47

The central locking system is ready for opera-

tion whenever the driver's door is closed.

Individual settings for MDrive, refer to

page 48

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

>

Doors

29

>

Luggage compartment lid

Fuel filler door

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Operating from outside

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

>

via the remote control

via the door lock

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

with comfort access* via the door handles

At the same time, the anti-theft system is also

operated. It prevents the doors from being

unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-

dles. The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps

are also switched on and off with the remote

control. The alarm system is armed/disarmed at

the same time.

You can find more detailed information on the

alarm system on page 34.

5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Operating from inside

Via the button for central locking, refer to

page 32. The fuel filler door is not locked.

6. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-

troller.

In an accident of sufficient severity, the central

locking system automatically unlocks the vehi-

cle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and

interior lamps come on.

7. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Press the

button once to unlock the

entire vehicle.

> "Driver's door only"

Press the

button once to unlock only

Opening and closing: from

outside

the driver's door and the fuel filler door.

Press the button twice to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Using remote control

Because any persons or animals left unat-

tended in a parked vehicle could lock the

doors from the inside, you should always keep

the remote control with you; this precaution

ensures that you will remain able to unlock the

vehicle from the outside at all times.<

Unlocking

Press the

button.

This unlocks the vehicle.

8. Press the controller.

You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The

setting is stored for the remote control currently

in use.

Convenience opening

Press the

button longer. The windows and

the glass sunroof* open.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

30

5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

Locking

Press the

button.

Switching on interior lamps

With vehicle locked:

Press the

button.

You can also use this function to locate your

vehicle in parking garages etc.

Panic mode*

You can also trigger the alarm system in case of

danger:

6. Select the desired signal.

Press the

button for at least 3 seconds.

7. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Switch off alarm: press any button.

Malfunctions

Opening luggage compartment lid

The remote control may malfunction due to

local radio waves. Should the remote control fail

to operate owing to interference of this kind,

unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock

using a key.

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-

less of whether it was previously locked or

unlocked.

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that

adequate clearance is available before opening.

To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,

never lay the remote control in the luggage

compartment. A previously locked luggage

compartment lid is also locked again after clos-

ing.<

If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle

using the remote control, then the battery is

discharged. Use this remote control during an

extended drive; this will recharge the battery,

refer to page 28.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

Setting confirmation signals

You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation

signals for locking or unlocking.

FCC ID:

1. Open the start menu.

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

LX8CAS2

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

>

This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

>

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

31

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Opening and closing: from

inside

Using door lock

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid with the front

doors closed, but does not activate the anti-

theft system. The fuel filler door remains

unlocked.

When unlocking

1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's

door and the fuel filler door.

You can also set the situations in which the

vehicle is locked.

2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the

remaining doors and the luggage compart-

ment lid.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Press the

button.

Convenience operation

This opens the start menu.

You also have the option of operating the win-

dows and the glass sunroof* from the driver's

door lock.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Turn and hold the key in the positions for

unlocking or locking.

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

key stops the operation.<

5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

turn a key all the way to the right or left in the

door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.

6. Select a menu item:

> "Relock door if not opened"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle after a short time

when no door has been opened.

32

> "Lock after driving"

Luggage compartment lid

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle as soon as you

start to drive.

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that

adequate clearance is available before open-

ing.<

7. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Opening from inside

Unlocking and opening doors

>

Either unlock the doors together with the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

>

pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Press the button: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

Locking

>

Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

Opening from outside

>

press down the lock button of a door. To

prevent you from being locked out, the

open driver's door cannot be locked using

the lock button.

Because any persons or animals left unat-

tended in a parked vehicle could lock the

doors from the inside, you should always keep

the remote control with you; this precaution

ensures that you will remain able to unlock the

vehicle from the outside at all times.<

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid or the

button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

Doors

Closing

Automatic soft closing*

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear, other-

wise injuries may result.<

To close the doors, merely press it closed gen-

tly. The closing process will then be carried out

automatically.

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; as otherwise injuries may

result.<

33

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

2. Pull the ring. The luggage compartment lid

is unlocked and opens.

Only grasp the emergency release by

the ring, otherwise injuries can

occur.<

Emergency release

Pull lever in luggage compartment. The lug-

gage compartment lid is unlocked.

Reinstalling rear seat:

1. Position the rear seat in the vehicle. Guide

the two outer belt buckles 3 through the

seat bench and slide the seat bench com-

pletely under the backrest. The middle belt

buckle 4 must be guided between the seat

bench and the backrest when doing so.

Manual release

If an electrical malfunction should occur, you

can unlock the luggage compartment lid manu-

ally.

Do not twist the center belt buckle, as

otherwise correct operation of this

safety equipment is not ensured.<

2. Press the rear seat downward into the

mounts at the front until it audibly engages.

Alarm system

1. Grasp the rear seat 1 at the front edge and

remove from the mounts 2. Take out the

rear seat.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood, or the luggage com-

partment lid is opened

To movements in the vehicle: interior

motion sensor, refer to page 35

34

>

To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone

attempts to steal the wheels or tow the

vehicle

10 seconds. However, the interior motion

sensor is not activated.

>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

To interruptions in battery voltage

Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by

the alarm system:

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock, however for a maximum of

approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been

disturbed while you were away.

>

with an acoustic alarm

by switching on the hazard warning flashers

by flashing the high beams

Arming and disarming alarm system

Tilt alarm sensor

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted

wheel theft or towing.

The luggage compartment lid can also be

Interior motion sensor

opened with the system armed with the

but-

ton on the remote control, refer to page 33.

When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it

is locked and monitored again.

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof*

must be completely closed.

Switching off alarm

Avoiding unintentional alarms

>

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

refer to page 30.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time. This pre-

vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following

situations:

>

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

>

In stacking garages

Indicator lamp displays

When transporting on car-carrying trains

When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the

button on the remote control

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

>

The indicator lamp under the inside rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the

doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are

not properly closed. Even if you do not close

the alerted area, the system begins to mon-

itor the remaining areas, and the indicator

lamp flashes continuously after approx.

35

Releasing

Comfort access*

Comfort access enables you to access your

vehicle without having to hold the remote con-

trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the

remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket

pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the

related remote control in the immediate vicinity

or in the interior.

Comfort access supports the following func-

tions:

Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

>

Unlocking/locking vehicle

Comfort locking

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If a remote control is detected in the interior

after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock

unlocks, refer to page 53.

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

>

Starting engine

Locking

Functional requirement

>

For the driver's door, touch the area high-

lighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your fin-

ger for approx. 1 second.

>

The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid

can only be locked if the vehicle detects that

the remote control you are carrying is out-

side the vehicle.

For the remaining doors, touch the area

highlighted in the picture, arrow 3, with your

finger for approx. 1 second.

>

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but-

The engine can only be started if the vehicle

detects that the remote control is located in

the vehicle.

Please make sure that the ignition and all

current consumers are switched off

before locking to save the battery.<

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

Comfort locking

You can control the functions mentioned previ-

ously with the comfort access or by pressing

the buttons on the remote control. Therefore,

please familiarize yourself with the information

on opening and closing beginning on page 28

beforehand.

Hold a finger or the back of the hand on the sur-

face, arrow 2 or 3.

The windows and the glass sunroof* are

closed.

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Removing the

hand from the door handle stops the closing

process immediately.<

The special features when using comfort

access are described in the following.

Should a short delay occur when opening

or closing the windows or the glass sun-

roof, the system is checking whether a remote

control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat

opening or closing if necessary.<

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid. This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If a remote control accidentally left in the

luggage compartment is detected in the

36

locked vehicle after closing the luggage com-

partment lid, the lid opens again. The hazard

warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<

3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing

upward.

4. Press cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling collec-

tion point or to your BMW center.<

Switching on radio readiness

By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you

switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 53.

When doing so, do not depress the brake

pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the windows and keep them in

your field of vision until they are shut.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the windows and injure them-

selves.<

Starting engine

You can start the engine or switch on the switch

on ignition if a remote control is located in the

interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in

the ignition lock, refer to page 53.

If you take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a

warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message

appears on the Control Display. As long as no

remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is

only possible to restart the engine within

approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.

Opening, closing

Malfunction

The comfort access function may malfunction

due to local radio waves. Then open or close the

vehicle with the buttons on the remote control

or with a key. To start the engine following this,

insert the remote control in the ignition lock.

>

Press switch to resistance point:

The window continues to open as long as

you keep the switch pressed.

Press switch beyond resistance point:

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the opening move-

ment.

Replacing battery

The remote control for comfort access contains

a battery which must be replaced if necessary.

1. Remove integrated key from remote con-

trol, refer to page 28.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

2. Remove cover.

Separate switches for the rear windows are

located in the rear.

For information on using the convenience oper-

ation at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 36.

37

unchecked closing of the windows could lead to

injuries.<

After switching off ignition

You can still operate the windows with the

remote control removed or the ignition

switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as

neither of the front doors has been opened.

Glass sunroof*, electric

The glass sunroof is ready for operation with

the ignition switched on, refer to page 53.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force rises beyond a predefined

threshold during closing, the system will imme-

diately stop moving the window prior to lower-

ing it slightly.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the glass sunroof and keep it in

your field of vision until it is closed.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the roof and injure them-

selves.<

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the window's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

thin objects, and the window would continue

closing.

Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point

and holding it limits the response of the pinch

protection system. In this case, if the closing

force exceeds a defined threshold, the window

will only open a little.

If the switch is pulled past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds, the pinch pro-

tection system will be deactivated.

Do not install any accessories in the range of

movement of the windows, as otherwise the

pinch protection system will be impaired.<

Raising

Press switch.

>

The closed glass sunroof is raised and the

sliding visor opens slightly.

Safety switch

The opened glass sunroof automatically

moves into the raised position. The sliding

visor remains completely open.

Do not use force to close the headliner

insert with the glass sunroof in its raised

position, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-

aged.<

Opening, closing

>

Press switch back to the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

together for as long as you hold the switch

in this position.

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear

windows from being opened or closed via the

switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-

dren, for example. The LED lights up when this

safety feature is activated.

Press switch back past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

automatically. Briefly press the switch again

to stop the opening movement.

Always press the safety switch when

children ride in the rear, otherwise

38

In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes

when you slide the switch forward. The sliding

visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

Moving manually

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass sunroof manually:

For information on using the convenience oper-

ation at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary

using a screwdriver from the onboard tool

kit, refer to page 188.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 36.

Automatic opening and closing

Press the switch past the resistance point.

The following movements are also automatic:

>

When the sunroof is open, press the switch

in the lifting direction: the sunroof is raised

all the way.

When the sunroof is raised, press the

switch in the opening direction: the sunroof

is opened all the way.

2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 188, into the

opening provided. Move the glass sunroof

in the desired direction. The arrow below

indicates the rotation direction for closing.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Pinch protection system

If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when

closing from roughly the center of the roof

opening or when closing from the raised posi-

tion, the closing action is interrupted and the

glass sunroof reopens a short way.

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-

tinue closing.

Pressing the switch beyond the resistance

point and holding it there deactivates the pinch

protection system.<

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power loss, the sunroof may only

respond to the lift command. The system must

be initialized. BMW recommends having this

work done by your BMW center.

39

Adjustments

Head restraints

Sitting safely

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-

tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the

interaction with the safety belts, the head

restraints and the airbags, the seat position

plays an important role in an accident. To

ensure that the safety systems operate with

optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to

observe the instructions contained in the fol-

lowing section.

Adjust the head restraint so that its center

is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is

increased danger of injury in the event of an

accident.<

Head restraints, refer to page 43.

Safety belts

For additional information on transporting chil-

dren safely, refer to page 50.

Before every drive, make sure that safety belts

are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air-

bags complement the safety belt as an addi-

tional safety device, but they do not represent a

substitute.

Airbags

Always maintain an adequate distance

between yourself and the airbags. Always

hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at

the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, to mini-

mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms

in the event of airbag deployment.

Your vehicle is provided with five seats, which

are all equipped with a safety belt.

Never allow more than one person to

wear a single safety belt. Never allow

infants or small children to ride in a passenger's

lap. Make sure that the belt lies low around the

hips in the lap area and does not press on the

abdomen. The safety belt may not lie across the

neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid

or breakable objects or be pinched. Wear the

safety belt without twisting, snugly across the

lap and shoulders, as close to the body as pos-

sible. Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips

in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the

abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents

the belt from fitting properly and pull the belt in

the upper body area periodically to readjust the

tension, in order to avoid a reduction in the

restraint of the safety belt.<

No one and nothing is to come between the air-

bags and the seat occupant.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the

front passenger side as a storage area. Make

sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly

and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument

panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the

front airbag is triggered.

Make sure that occupants do not rest their head

on the side or head airbag, otherwise injuries

can occur if the airbags are triggered.<

Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju-

ries resulting from contact with airbags cannot

be fully excluded, depending on the circum-

stances. The ignition and inflation noise may

provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-

tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-

porary.

Safety belts, refer to page 44.

Seats

For airbag locations and additional information

on airbags, refer to page 78.

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while

the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the

40

ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

9

Lumbar support*

Shoulder support: the adjustable upper back-

rest also supports the back in the shoulder

region. This provides a relaxed driving position

and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus-

cles.

Also on the passenger side, do not incline the

backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is

being driven, otherwise there is a danger in the

event of an accident of sliding under the safety

belt, eliminating the protection normally pro-

vided by the belt.<

Adjusting lumbar support*

Please observe the information on damage to

safety belts provided on page 44 and the infor-

mation on the active front head restraints* on

page 43.

Seat adjustment

To ensure that the safety systems con-

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please observe the adjustment instructions on

page 40.<

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar

region.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-

plementary support to help you maintain a

relaxed, upright sitting position.

>

Increase or decrease curvature: push

switch forward or back.

>

Shift curvature up or down: push switch up

or down.

1

2

3

Longitudinal direction

Height

Adjusting active backrest width*

Angle

First set a comfortable backrest width, see

above. Based on the backrest width set, the lat-

eral support is automatically adapted to the cur-

rent driving situation.

4

5

6

7

8

Backrest width

Backrest

Head restraint height

Shoulder support*

Thigh support

The adaptation of the backrest width and the

speed of the adjustment vary depending on the

program. You can select from among three pro-

grams from comfort to sport. The "Sport" pro-

41

gram provides increased lateral support on both

sides when driving through a quick succession

of alternating curves.

Requesting

Do not request a position from the mem-

ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a

risk of accident from unexpected movement of

the seat or steering wheel.<

Press program button once:

>

"Comfort" program: one LED

"Normal" program: two LEDs

"Sport" program: three LEDs

Convenience mode

1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or

switch on radio readiness.

To switch off: press button longer.

You can also activate your preferred program

for the active backrest width adjustment of the

driver's seat with the button on the steering

wheel, refer to MDrive on page 48.

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1

or 2.

The system immediately cancels the

adjustment procedure when you briefly

press one of the seat adjustment buttons or

one of the memory buttons.

Easy entry/exit*

To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest width

temporarily opens all the way.

Safety feature

1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-

tion on or off.

Seat, mirror and steering

wheel memory

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2

and maintain pressure until the adjustment

process has been completed.

If the

button was pressed inadvertently:

press the button again; the LED goes out.

Activating with remote control

The last positions of the driver's seat, the exter-

nal rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are

stored for the remote key currently in use.

You can choose when the position is requested:

You can store and request two different posi-

tions for the driver's seat and passenger seat*,

external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel.

>

Request when unlocking vehicle

Request when opening driver's door

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

The adjustment of the lumbar support is not

stored in the memory.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Storing

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer

to page 53.

2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and

steering wheel positions.

3. Press the

button:

The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:

The LED goes out.

42

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Front seats: height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the head restraints

electrically.

5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Front seats: angle adjustment

6. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-

troller.

Swivel the head restraint.

The distance to the back of the head is adjusted

with the shoulder support*.

7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door

opened".

Adjusting side extensions*

8. Press the controller.

To cancel the request:

Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.

You can fold the side extensions on the head

restraint forward for increased lateral support in

the resting position.

When using this feature, always make

sure that the footwell behind the driver's

seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do

so could cause injury to persons or damage to

objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward

movement of the seat.<

Front head restraints, active*

Seats with a shoulder support* are equipped

with an active head restraint.

In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient

severity, the active head restraint reduces the

distance to the head.

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

Do not use seat or head restraint covers

and do not hand objects, e.g. clothes

hangers, on the head restraints or attach any

accessories to the seat or head restraint. Other-

wise the protective function of the active head

restraints will be impaired and personal safety

endangered.<

Adjust the head restraint so that its center

is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is

increased danger of injury in the event of an

accident.<

43

Rear seats: height adjustment

Fastening

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

Safety belt memory for driver's seat

and passenger seat*

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig-

nal sounds. A message also appears on

the Control Display. Please check

whether the safety belt is correctly positioned.

The safety belt memory is operative at speeds

above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti-

vated if objects are placed on the passenger

seat.

>

To raise: pull up.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

push the head restraint downward.

Releasing

Safety belts

1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

To ensure that the safety systems con-

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please observe the adjustment instructions on

page 40.<

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be

correct for adult seat occupants of every build if

the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 40.

Before every drive, make sure that safety belts

are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air-

bags complement the safety belt as an addi-

tional safety device, but they do not represent a

substitute.

The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into

the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the

left and right. The belt buckle embossed with

the word CENTER is intended exclusively for

use by passengers riding in the center position.

Damage to safety belts

In the event of loads caused by accidents

or other damage: replace the belt system

including the safety belt tensioner and any child

restraint systems, and have the belt anchor

points checked. Only have this work carried out

at a BMW center or at a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise cor-

rect operation of this safety equipment is not

guaranteed.<

44

Rear

Heated seats

Front

Operation as for front seat heating; two temper-

ature settings.

The temperature setting progresses one step

through its control sequence each time you

press the button. The maximum temperature is

supplied when three LEDs are lit.

Active seat ventilation*

To switch off: press the button longer.

Temperature distribution

The heat output can be distributed variously in

the seat cushion and the backrest.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

The system progresses one step through the

control sequence each time you press the but-

ton.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

3. Select "Seat heater distribution" and press

the controller.

To switch off: press the button longer.

The highest position with three LEDs is

used for rapid cooling, e.g. when the vehi-

cle has gotten heated up.<

4. Move the controller to the left or right to

select "Driver" or "Passenger".

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

The mirror on the passenger's side is

more curved than the driver's mirror.

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than

they appear. Do not estimate the distance of

following traffic based on what you see in the

mirrors, otherwise there is an increased acci-

dent risk.<

5. Turn the controller. The adjustment is

applied; the field can be changed.

45

Tilting down passenger-side exterior

mirror – automatic parking function

Activating

1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror

position, arrow 1.

1

2

Adjustments

Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-

matic parking function

3

Folding mirrors in and out*

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-

ror and steering wheel memory on page 42.

2. Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-

tion R.

Manual adjustment

The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat

on the passenger's side. This allows the

driver to see the area immediately adjacent

to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park-

ing, etc.

You can also adjust the mirrors manually by

pressing against the outer edges of their mirror

glass.

Folding mirrors in and out*

Pressing button 3 allows you to fold mirrors

in and out up to a speed of approx. 20 mph/

30 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in

car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mir-

rors that have been manually folded-in back into

the correct position. Folded-in mirrors automat-

ically fold down at a speed of approx. 25 mph/

40 km/h.

Deactivating

Slide switch into the passenger side mirror

position, arrow 2.

Interior rearview mirror

Before going through a car wash, fold the

mirrors inward manually, or with button 3,

otherwise they could be damaged, depending

on the width of the car wash system.<

Automatic heating

Below a certain outdoor temperature, both

exterior mirrors are automatically heated when

the motor is running or the ignition is switched

on.

To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi-

cles at night, turn the knob.

Automatically dimming* mirrors refer to

,

page 105.

46

1. Press the

button.

Steering wheel

This opens the start menu.

Adjustments

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the

vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

dent as the result of unexpected movement.<

4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Steering wheel button" is

selected and press the controller.

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four

directions.

Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat,

mirror and steering wheel memory on page 42.

A list of different functions appears:

> "Navigation voice instructions"

Voice instructions for the navigation

system*

Electric steering wheel lock

The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati-

cally when the remote control is removed or

inserted, refer to page 53.

> "Air recirculation on / off"

Permanently shutting off outside air,

refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air

control on page 90

Easy entry/exit*

> "Mute on / off"

To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel

temporarily moves into the uppermost position.

Mutes the audio sources

> "Monitor on / off"

Switches the Control Display on/off

Programmable button on steering

wheel

> "Telephone list"

*

Display/hide phone book or last list of

stored phone numbers

> "Next entertainment source"

Changes audio source

5. Select the desired function and press the

controller.

Operating function

Press the button on the steering wheel.

You can program the button individually.

If you have programmed "Navigation voice

instructions" for the button:

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

>

To switch voice instructions on/off:

Hold the button down.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

47

>

To repeat the last voice instruction:

Press the button.

The functions contained in MDrive are dis-

played:

> "SMG Drivelogic"

Sequential Manual Transmission with

Drivelogic: shifting modes and Drive-

logic driving programs, refer to page 57

MDrive

With MDrive you can configure several individ-

ual settings for your vehicle on the Control Dis-

play and activate them simultaneously with the

button on the steering wheel.

> "EDC"

Programs of the Electronic Damping

Control, refer to page 76

> "DSC"

Configuring settings

Dynamic Stability Control and

M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 75

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

> "POWER"

Programs of the M Engine Dynamic

Control, refer to page 58

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

> "Active seat backrest"*

1. Press the

button.

Programs of the active backrest width

This opens the start menu.

adjustment, refer to page 41

> "Head-Up Display"*

Views of the Head-Up Display, refer to

page 80

You can reset all settings for MDrive to their

default values:

> "Reset to default"

5. Select the desired function.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Move the controller forward if necessary so

that the marking is located in the upper

field. Turn the controller until "MDrive" is

selected and press the controller.

6. Press the controller.

48

7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-

ting.

"Unchanged" retains the current setting

made outside of MDrive.

8. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Activating settings

Press the

button on the steering wheel.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up. The settings made on

the Control Display for the functions

contained in MDrive are active.

Pressing the button again deactivates MDrive.

If the indicator lamp flashes after pressing

the button, MDrive was unable to react, as

the ABS Antilock Brake System or DSC

Dynamic Stability Control is currently control-

ling the vehicle stability. Press the

button

again when the indicator lamp no longer

flashes.<

Even with MDrive activated, you can change

individual settings outside MDrive, e.g. with the

buttons in the center console. To reactivate all

settings made for MDrive on the Control Dis-

play: press the

button twice.

49

Transporting children safely

The right place for children

Installing child restraint

systems

Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, otherwise they could endanger

themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening

the doors.<

Observe the child restraint system manu-

facturer's instructions for selection,

installation and use of the child restraint sys-

tems. Otherwise the degree of protection may

be reduced.<

Children always in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place

for children is on the back seat.

Backrest width on front passenger seat

Before mounting a child restraint system

on the front passenger seat, the backrest

width adjustment must be open completely.

After mounting the child's seat, no memory

position may be called up and the active back-

rest width adjustment must be deactivated,

otherwise the stability of the child's seat on the

front passenger seat is limited.<

Children younger than 13 years of age or

with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only

be transported in the rear in child restraint sys-

tems which correspond to the age, weight and

height of the child. Otherwise there is an

increased danger of injury in an accident.<

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a

safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

system can no longer be used due to their age,

size and weight.

1. After unlocking the vehicle, place on the

front passenger seat and close the door to

call up the memory position.

With the exception of the driver's seat, all seats

in your BMW comply with the recommenda-

tions of the standard SAE J1819 for the safe

securing of child restraint systems in motor

vehicles.

2. Completely open the backrest width adjust-

ment, refer to page 41.

3. Deactivate active backrest width adjust-

ment, refer to page 41.

4. Install child's seat.

Exception for front passenger seat

Should it be necessary to use a child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, the front and side airbag on the passenger

side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is

an increased risk of injury for the child if the air-

bags are triggered, even with a child restraint

system. Your BMW center will be glad to advise

you.<

Child seat security

For more information on automatic deactivation

of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 79.

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the

front passenger can be locked against pulling

out to secure child restraint systems.

50

4. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting

point.

Locking safety belt

1. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

Center seat:

2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward

the front.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull taut against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

2. Guide the tether strap through the opening.

Unlocking safety belt

1. Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-

pletely.

Child restraint system with tether strap

3. Fold back the center armrest.

4. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting

point.

LATCH child-restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-

dren.

To attach a LATCH child's seat, follow the

operating and safety instructions of the

child's seat manufacturer.<

There are three additional mounting points for

child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer

to arrows. Fold the corresponding mounting

point upward before using.

Rear seats

The mountings for the LATCH child's seat fix-

ing system are located at the points marked

with the arrows. They are not visible from the

outside.

Placement of tether strap

Outer seats:

1. Pull the head restraint upward.

Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull

the belt away from the region of the child-

restraint fixing system.

2. Guide the tether strap through the bracket

of the head restraint.

3. Slide the head restraint into the bottom

position.

51

Rear seats with through-loading

system*

The anchorage points for the LATCH child-

restraint fixing system are located behind the

indicated protective caps. Before attaching the

child's seat, remove the protective caps and

pull the belt out of the area of the child-restraint

fixing system.

On trips

If the vehicle is equipped with rear side

airbags, make sure that children do not

lean out of the child's seat towards the door

panels. Otherwise injuries can be caused if the

side airbags are triggered.<

Child-safety locks for rear doors

Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors:

the door can now be opened from the outside

only.

Safety switch for power windows

Always press the safety switch for the power

windows, refer to page 38, when children are

riding in the rear of the vehicle.

52

Driving

Ignition lock

Start/Stop button

Insert the remote control as far as possible into

the ignition lock.

Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button several

times switches the radio readiness or the igni-

tion on and off.

>

Radio readiness switches on.

Some current consumers are ready for

operation.

Briefly pressing the Start/Stop button

with the brake pedal depressed and the

selector lever in position N starts the engine.<

>

The electric steering-wheel lock audibly

unlocks.

Radio readiness

Before moving the vehicle, insert the

remote control into the ignition lock;

otherwise, the electric steering-wheel lock will

not be unlocked and the vehicle cannot be

steered.<

Some current consumers are ready for opera-

tion. The last information of the computer

selected is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Radio readiness is automatically switched off:

>

when the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock

Removing remote control from ignition

lock

>

with comfort access* by touching the sen-

sitive surface on the door handle, refer to

Locking on page 36

Briefly press in the remote control; it is pushed

out somewhat.

>

The ignition is switched off if it was still

switched on.

Ignition on

>

The electric steering-wheel lock audibly

locks.

All current consumers are ready for operation.

The odometer and the trip odometer are dis-

played in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 62.

Please switch off the ignition and the cur-

rent consumers which are not required

when the engine is not running to save the bat-

tery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-

ment cluster go out.

53

If the engine does not start, shift back to

the last selector lever position selected,

refer to the instrument cluster display or the

selector lever. Then select the position N.

You cannot start off with the hood open.

When the engine is cold, the exhaust system

has a slightly metallic undertone due to the sys-

tem design.<

Starting engine

Do not run the engine in closed rooms,

otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust

gases can cause unconsciousness and death.

The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,

an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.

Never leave an unattended vehicle with the

engine running, as such a vehicle represents a

potential safety hazard.

Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run-

ning, move the selector lever into the N position

and set the handbrake, otherwise the vehicle

can begin to roll.<

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion or repeated starting attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and

there is a danger of overheating and damaging

the catalytic converter.<

When starting the engine, do not press the

accelerator pedal.

Special starting conditions

Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it

running while the vehicle remains stationary.

Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder-

ate engine speed.

Depress the accelerator pedal half way when

starting the engine in the following situations:

>

The engine fails to start on the first attempt,

e.g. if it is very hot or cold.

>

The engine is started at very low tempera-

tures, below approx. +57/–156, at high

altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.

Switching off engine

Do not remove the remote control from

the ignition lock while the vehicle is roll-

ing, otherwise the steering wheel lock would

engage while steering.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

remote control with you.

When parking on a downhill incline, apply the

handbrake, as otherwise the vehicle could roll

away.<

Do not press the brake pedal as long as

you do not want to start the engine. The

engine starts immediately when you briefly

press the Start/Stop button with the brake

pedal depressed.<

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Place selector lever in position N.

3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.

1. Apply the handbrake.

2. Engage a driving position.

The system responds by automatically engag-

ing the starter for a certain period and automat-

ically disengaging it as soon as the engine

starts.

3. Briefly press the Start/Stop button.

A signal sounds when the position N is

engaged and the handbrake is not set when

switching off the engine.

54

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent

the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes

the rear wheels.

Sequential Manual

Transmission with Drivelogic

The concept

The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission

with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-

mission in which an electrohydraulic system

handles the clutching and gear changes.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp lights up, and a sig-

nal also sounds when starting off.

The handbrake is applied.

The Sequential Manual Transmission is oper-

ated with the selector lever and two shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

Indicator lamp for Canadian models.

It offers you the following functions:

>

Optional manual or automatic operation:

Sequential mode or Drive mode

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

>

Selection option between different driving

programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 57

Releasing

>

Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 58

Automatic downshifting and prevention of

incorrect shifting even in Sequential opera-

tion

>

Automatic double clutching

Selector lever positions

Pull slightly upwards, press the button and

lower the lever.

If exceptional circumstances should

make it necessary to engage the hand-

brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull it

too strongly. In doing so, continuously press the

button of the handbrake lever. Otherwise

excessive pressure can lead to the rear wheels

locking up and loss of traction – fishtailing – at

the rear axle.<

>

R: Reverse gear

N: Neutral

Β: Drive position:

> +: manual upshifting

> –: manual downshifting

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brak-

ing action, occasionally apply the hand-

brake lightly when the vehicle is slowly coming

to a stop if the traffic conditions are suitable.

The brake lamps do not light up when the hand-

brake is applied.<

> D/S: switch between Drive mode and

Sequential mode

Shiftlock

Press the brake pedal before shifting out of N;

the shift command will not be executed unless

the brake is applied.

55

R Reverse

D Drive mode

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted

automatically.

N Idle

Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode:

press selector lever to the right toward D/S.

Always engage before starting engine.

If the driving situation requires, e.g. when down-

shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen-

tial Manual Transmission automatically

clutches and then declutches again, i.e. it is not

necessary to engage idling manually.

To switch back into the Sequential mode: press

selector lever to the right again toward D/S or

shift using the shift paddles or the selector

lever.

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

passing, press the accelerator pedal as far

down as it will go. You achieve maximum accel-

eration.

N is automatically engaged after just a

few seconds when you open the driver's

door or the hood with the engine running and do

not operate either pedals, shift paddles or the

selector lever. In these cases, to start off after

closing the driver's door or the hood, first move

the selector lever into the position N and then

into the drive position.<

Displays in instrument cluster

S Sequential mode

You can shift up and down using the shifting

paddles or the selector lever. You do not need

to remove your foot from the accelerator to do

so.

After every engine start, as soon as the selector

lever is pushed to the right into the drive posi-

tion Β and the brake pedal is pressed, the

Sequential mode is activated.

1

2

Gear 1 to 7, R, N engaged

Selected driving program,

matches the number of illuminated fields,

refer to Drivelogic on page 57

Starting off is also possible on a level road sur-

face in second gear, e.g. in case of ice.

3

The currently engaged gear is displayed,

followed by a D in the Drive mode

In the following situations, the Sequential Man-

ual Transmission thinks for you:

A flashing gear display indicates to you

that the driver's door is open with the

>

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

when they will result in a plausible combina-

tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for

example, a downshift that would cause the

engine to overrev will not be executed by

the system.

engine running.

N is automatically engaged after just a few sec-

onds when you open the driver's door or the

hood with the engine running and the vehicle

stopped, and do not operate either pedals, shift

paddles or the selector lever.<

>

When the vehicle is stationary, the trans-

mission automatically downshifts into first

gear.

Gear changes

Using selector lever

Shortly before dropping below a gear-

dependent minimum speed, the transmis-

sion downshifts automatically even without

your intervention.

>

To upshift, pull the selector lever back.

>

To downshift, push the selector lever for-

ward.

56

Using shift paddles on steering wheel

Selecting driving program with button

in center console

>

To upshift, briefly pull the right shift

paddle +.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired

driving program is displayed in the instrument

cluster, refer to page 56.

To downshift, briefly pull the left shift

paddle –.

Selecting driving program via button

on steering wheel

Drivelogic

With Drivelogic various driving programs are

available to you.

You can also activate your preferred driving pro-

gram with the

button on the steering wheel,

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.

refer to MDrive on page 48.

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

In Drive mode

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Five driving programs, from relaxed 1 to sporty/

highly dynamic 5 are available for selection.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

In Sequential mode

5. Select "SMG Drivelogic" and press the con-

troller. The first setting is selected.

You can choose from six driving program from

balanced/dynamic 1 to sporty/purist 6.

Each time the engine is started, driving pro-

gram 3 is activated.

The sporty/purist driving program 6 is only

available with the DSC Dynamic Stability Con-

trol deactivated, refer to page 75. When DSC is

activated, the system switches from driving

program 6 to 5.

To maintain vehicle stability, always drive

with the DSC switched on when possi-

ble.<

6. Turn controller to set Drive mode or

Sequential mode.

"Unchanged" retains the current settings

made outside of MDrive.

57

7. Press controller to select driving programs.

8. Turn controller to set driving program.

9. Press the controller.

"P 400" program

In the "P 400" program the engine reacts gently

to the movement of the accelerator pedal. This

is, for example, ideal for city driving or driving on

snow. In the process, the fuel consumption is

minimal and the engine output is reduced.

Shift lights

To achieve the best vehicle acceleration with a

sporty driving style in the Sequential mode,

shift lights in the Head-Up Display* indicate the

optimum shifting point briefly before reaching

the maximum rpm.

"P 500" program

The "P 500" program provides maximum per-

formance and more spontaneous reaction of

the engine to accelerator pedal movements.

1. Switch on Head-Up Display, refer to Head-

Up Display on page 80.

"P 500 Sport" program

2. Select display "M View" on Head-Up Dis-

play, refer to Selecting displays on page 80.

In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts

especially spontaneously and uncompromis-

ingly sporty with maximum performance to

accelerator pedal movements.

Selecting program

The current engine speed is highlighted on

the tachometer.

3. When approaching the maximum rpm, yel-

low illuminated fields 1 of the tachometer

consecutively indicate the approaching

upshift point.

Each time the engine is started, the "P 400"

program is activated.

4. Shift at the latest when the red indicator

Press the POWER button to activate the

"P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button

repeatedly switches between the programs

"P 400" and "P 500".

field lights up 2.

When the permissible maximum rpm is

reached, the entire tachometer beings to flash.

When the maximum rpm is exceeded, the fuel

supply is cut off to protect the engine. Always

avoid engine speeds in this range.

You can also activate your preferred program

with the

button on the steering wheel, refer

to MDrive on page 48. You can only activate the

"P 500 Sport" program with MDrive.

For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport"

the LED in the POWER button lights up.

M Engine Dynamic Control

With M Engine Dynamic Control you can influ-

ence how sporty the reaction of your vehicle to

accelerator pedal movements is to be. Three

programs are available for engine control.

58

4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

Turn signals/

headlamp flasher

5. Select "Triple turn signal activation" and

press the controller.

1

2

3

High beams

Triple turn signaling is activated.

Headlamp flasher

Turn signals

Wiper system

Using turn signals

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To turn off manually, press the lever to the

resistance point.

Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

needs to be replaced.<

Signaling briefly

Press lever to resistance point and hold for as

long as you wish to signal.

1

2

3

4

5

Switching on wipers

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Activating/deactivating rain sensor

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point; the turn

signal flashes three times.

You can activate or deactivate this function.

Switching on wipers

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Pull the lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-

tion when released.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.

The system reverts to operation in the intermit-

tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press twice or press beyond the resistance

point.

59

The system reverts to normal speed when the

vehicle is stationary.

antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use

washing mechanisms when the washer fluid

reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage

the washer pump.<

Rain sensor

The wiper operation is controlled automatically

as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-

sor is located on the windshield, directly in front

of the interior rearview mirror.

Windshield washer nozzles

Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-

cally heated with the engine running or the igni-

tion switched on.

Activating rain sensor

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.

Always keep it well away from sparks and

open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-

tainers well out of the reach of children. Always

observe the instructions for use provided on the

containers.<

Washer fluid reservoir

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level

Turn the knurled wheel 5.

Deactivating rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes

out.

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing

through an automatic car wash. Failure to

do so could result in damage caused by undes-

ired wiper activation.<

All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.

Fill with water and – if required – with a washer

antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

the washer fluid before filling.<

The system sprays washer fluid against the

windshield and activates the wipers for a brief

period.

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.

When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the

headlamps are simultaneously washed at

appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washers if there is any

danger that the fluid will freeze on the

windshield. If you do so, your vision could be

obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid

60

Press the lever beyond the resistance point:

increase speed by 5 mph/10 km/h.

Cruise control

The concept

If, on a downhill grade, the engine's braking

effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can

be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if

the engine output is insufficient.

The cruise control is available for use at speeds

of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The

vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you

set using the lever mounted on the steering col-

umn.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

Do not use the cruise control under driv-

ing conditions that do not permit a con-

stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding

roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions

such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface.

Otherwise you could loose control of the vehi-

cle and cause an accident.<

Pull the lever, arrow 2:

Functions are the same as 1, only the vehicle

speed is reduced.

Interrupting cruise control

Press the lever up or down, arrow 3.

In addition, cruise control is automatically deac-

tivated:

One lever for all functions

>

When the brakes are applied

For manual shifting with the shift paddles or

the selector lever

>

When the DSC comes on

Resuming stored speed

Press button 4:

The stored speed is resumed and maintained.

1

2

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

accelerating

Deactivating system

When the ignition is switched off, the system is

deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

3

4

Interrupting cruise control

Resuming stored speed

Displays in instrument cluster

Maintaining speed, storing speed,

and accelerating

Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1:

The speed currently being driven is maintained

and stored. The display 1 in the speedometer,

see below, indicates this regulated speed.

Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's

speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h.

1

2

Stored desired speed

Press lever to resistance point for a longer time:

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. The system maintains

and stores your current speed as soon as you

release the lever.

Selected desired speed appears briefly

61

Everything under control

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

Tachometer

1

Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-

puter on page 63

2

3

Odometer and trip odometer

Press button:

> with ignition switched on, trip odometer

is reset

> with ignition switched off, briefly display

odometer

The advance warning field, arrow 1, and the red

warning field, arrow 2, change depending on

the engine temperature. As the engine temper-

ature rises, the permissible engine speed also

increases. Avoid allowing the engine speed to

rise as far as the orange warning sector when-

ever possible.

Be sure to avoid engine speeds in the red warn-

ing field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter-

rupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

Should the coolant, and with it the engine

become too hot, a warning lamp lights up. In

addition, a message appears on the Control

Display.

Checking coolant level, refer to page 184.

62

Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

Engine oil thermometer

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

Computer

Displays in instrument cluster

The general operating temperature lies

between 1757/806 and 2507/1206. Do

not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306.

If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per-

missible engine speed, and with it the available

engine output is reduced.

To display the information, press the BC button

in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.

Fuel gauge

The following information is displayed in the

specified order:

>

Time and outside temperature

Cruising range

Average fuel consumption

Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level

on page 182

Time

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/

70 liters. You will find information on refueling

on page 174.

To set the time, refer to page 71.

Outside temperature

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.

If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal

sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-

sage appears on the Control Display. There is

an increased danger of ice.

Reserve

Even at temperatures above +377/

+36 ice can form. Therefore, drive care-

fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the

shade, otherwise there is an increased accident

risk.<

After the reserve quantity has been reached, a

message briefly appears on the Control Display;

the remaining range is shown in the computer.

Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the

message remains on the Control Display.

You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the

Control Display, refer to Units of measure on

page 72.

63

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

troller.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated cruising range available

with the remaining fuel. The range is projected

based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/

30 km.

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.<

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the time during which the engine is running.

>

Estimated time of arrival at destination:

> Entering a distance manually in the com-

You can use the Control Display to view your

fuel consumption rate over two different dis-

tances, refer to Displays on Control Display or

Trip computer.

puter, see below.

> Entering a destination in the navigation

system*, refer to page 113.

>

Cruising range

To reset average fuel consumption: press BC

button on turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec-

onds.

Distance to destination:

> Entering a distance manually in the com-

puter, see below.

Displays on Control Display

> Entering a destination in the navigation

system*, refer to page 113.

You can also call up the computer via the iDrive.

For explanation of principle, refer to page 16.

>

Average speed

1. Press the

button.

Average fuel consumption

This opens the start menu.

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine

switched off are not included in the calculations

of average speed.

2. Move the controller to the right to open

"Navigation".

Without navigation system*:

Open "Car Data".

Resetting values

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

You can reset the values for the average speed

and average fuel consumption:

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the controller.

2. To confirm your selection, press the con-

troller again.

64

>

Average speed

Entering a distance manually

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

controller.

Average fuel consumption

Starting or stopping the trip computer, or reset-

ting all values:

1. Select "Set" and press the controller.

2. Select the desired menu item.

3. 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. If needed, hold it against a

slight resistance to enter a larger differ-

ence.

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The distance is automatically preset during the

destination guidance of the navigation sys-

tem*.

Trip computer

The trip computer is suitable, for example, for a

vacation trip.

2. Select "Onboard info" or "Trip computer".

3. Press the controller.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Open "Navigation".

Without navigation system*:

Open "Car Data".

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

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

troller.

>

Departure time

Driving time

Distance traveled

65

5. Select "Status" and press the controller.

Service requirements

The display shows a list of selected service and

maintenance procedures, as well as legally

mandated inspections.

The remaining driving distance and the date for

the next maintenance are displayed briefly with

the ignition switched on.

You can request more detailed information on

every entry.

The first oil change displayed at approx.

1,200 miles/2,000 km signals that the break-in

check is due.

Select the entry and press the controller.

Your BMW Service Advisor can deter-

mine your vehicle's current service

requirements by reading out the data stored in

the remote control.<

Additional information

You can select a display of more detailed infor-

mation on the maintenance scope on the Con-

trol Display. For explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

To exit from the menu:

1. Open the start menu.

Select the arrow and press the controller.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Service" and press the controller.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

4. Select "Service requirements" and press

the controller.

The deadline for service or a legally man-

dated inspection is approaching. Please

arrange a service appointment.

The service deadline has already passed.

Entering dates for state emission and

vehicle inspections*

Make sure the date on the Control Display is

always set correctly, refer to page 71, otherwise

the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Ser-

vice is not ensured.

66

1. Open the start menu.

Check Control

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Service" and press the controller.

The concept

The Check Control monitors functions in the

vehicle and issues a message if there is a mal-

function in the monitored systems. This kind of

Check Control message consists of indicator

and warning lamps in the instrument cluster,

and if necessary an acoustic signal and text

messages at the bottom of the Control Display.

4. Select "Service requirements" and press

the controller.

5. Select "Status" and press the controller.

6. Select "Emission inspect." or "State

inspection" and press the controller.

Indicator and warning lamps

7. Select "Set service date" and press the

controller. The month is highlighted.

8. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

Indicator and warning lamps can light up both in

the display area 1 and in the display 2 in various

combinations and colors.

9. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

10. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

means that a Check Control message has

been generated. The symbol continues to be

visible even when the Check Control message

disappears after a short time. The warning

lamps and text messages are stored and can be

displayed later, also refer to page 68.

11. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit the menu:

Select the arrow and press the controller.

67

Explanatory text messages

To hide these Check Control messages:

Press the CHECK button on turn signal lever.

Text message at the bottom edge of the Con-

trol Display explain the meaning of the dis-

played indicator and warning lamps.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

1. Hold the button down:

The first stored message is displayed.

You can display additional information on most

Check Control messages later, e.g. on the

cause of the malfunction and on corresponding

need for action, see below.

2. Press the button:

When the button is pressed again, a differ-

ent message is displayed.

In the case of corresponding urgency, this infor-

mation is displayed immediately when the

related lamp lights up.

Displaying additional information later

Exit the displayed information:

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Select the arrow and press the controller.

Importance of Check Control

messages

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Important Check Control messages continue to

be displayed until the malfunctions have been

corrected. They cannot be deleted. If a number

of malfunctions occur simultaneously, they are

displayed in succession.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Service" and press the controller.

4. Select "Check Control messages" and

press the controller.

Less important messages disappear after

approx. 20 seconds, but remain in memory.

68

Displays after completion of trip

Malfunction reports generated during the trip

are shown consecutively when you switch off

the ignition.

Before the display disappears, you can display

the messages once again. Press the CHECK

button for approx. 2 seconds. If several mes-

sages are present, you can continue to press

the CHECK button to view them in succession.

5. Select a text message and press the con-

troller.

The display goes out

>

automatically after a brief period

when you press the CHECK button again

for approximately 2 seconds

Speed limit

You can enter a speed and a Check Control

message indicates when you have reached this

speed. This enables you, for example, to

receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in

an urban area.

You are only warned of reaching this speed a

second time if your vehicle speed falls below it

again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

To exit the display:

Select the arrow and press the controller.

Indication of malfunction urgency

Displaying, setting or changing limit

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Open "Navigation".

Without navigation system*:

Open "Car Data".

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

4. Select "Limit" and press the controller.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

stored Check Control messages are also dis-

played with the following symbols:

No malfunctions are present in the moni-

tored systems.

Malfunctions are present in the moni-

tored systems. Depending on the mal-

function, supplementary information is

shown on the Control Display.

The symbols also indicate the status of the ser-

vice requirements display, refer to page 66.

69

5. Select the speed value and press the con-

troller.

Starting, stopping or resetting

>

Select "Start" and press the controller.

6. Turn the controller to set the limit. If

needed, hold it against a slight resistance

to enter a larger difference.

The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.

>

Select "Reset" and press the controller.

The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it

was running beforehand.

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The limit is automatically activated.

>

Select "Stop" and press the controller.

This stops the timer.

Applying your current speed as limit

Select "Select current speed" and press the

controller. The system adopts your current

speed as the limit.

Taking an intermediate time reading

Select "Interim time" and press the controller.

The interim time appears below the ongoing

primary stopwatch count.

Activating limit

All of the remaining functions remain

available at all times while the stopwatch

is running. The stopwatch continues operation

in the background.<

Select "On" and press the controller.

Limit is automatically activated.

Stopwatch

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Settings on Control Display

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Open "Navigation".

Without navigation system*:

Open "Car Data".

1. Press the

button once or twice until

the start menu appears.

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

4. Select "Stopwatch" and press the control-

ler.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

70

3. Turn the controller until "Display settings"

is selected and press the controller.

3. Turn the controller until "Set time" is

selected and press the controller.

Setting time

Making settings

1. Move the controller once to the front if nec-

essary to change to the first field from the

top.

1. Turn the controller to set the hours and

press the controller.

2. Turn the controller to set the minutes and

press the controller.

The changed time is stored.

Switching on hour signal*

You will hear three tones just before each full

hour.

Select "Hour memo" and press the controller.

The hour signal is activated.

2. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected

and press the controller.

Setting time format

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

ler.

2. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Setting date

1. Select "Date" and press the controller.

71

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

The first section of the date display is high-

lighted, in this case the month.

Units of measure

You can change the units of measure for con-

sumption, distances, temperature and pres-

sure.

3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

4. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next setting is highlighted.

1. Select "Units" and press the controller.

5. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the date is stored.

Changing date format

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

ler.

2. Select the desired format and press the

controller.

2. Select the menu item to be set and press

the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

3. Select the desired unit of measure and

press the controller.

Brightness of Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the

ambient lighting conditions. However, you can

change the basic setting.

The settings are stored for the remote key cur-

rently in use.

1. Select "Brightness" and press the control-

ler.

Language on Control Display

1. Select "Languages" and press the control-

ler.

2. If necessary, move the controller to the right

to select "Display".

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

troller. You can change the language of the

text displays.

3. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

3. Select and activate the desired language by

pressing the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

72

Technology for comfort, convenience and

safety

Manual deactivation

PDC Park Distance Control*

Press the button again; the LED goes out.

The concept

After driving approx. 165 ft/50 m or at over

The PDC assists you when you are parking.

Acoustic signals and an optical display* alert

you to the approach of an object from behind

your vehicle. To measure the distance, there

are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper.

The range of these sensors is approx. 7 ft/2 m.

However, an acoustic warning first sound for

the sensors at the front and at the two rear cor-

ners at approx. 24 in/60 cm, and for the center

rear sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h, the system is

switched off and the LED goes out. You can

reactivate the system manually as needed.

Signal tones

When nearing an object, the position is corre-

spondingly indicated by an interval tone. Thus,

an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle

will be indicated by a signal tone from the left

rear speaker, etc. As the distance between

vehicle and object decreases, the intervals

between the tones become shorter. If the dis-

tance to the nearest object falls to below

roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone

sounds.

PDC is a parking aid that can indicate

objects when they are approached

slowly, as is usually the case when parking.

Avoid approaching an object at high speed, oth-

erwise the physical circumstances would mean

that the system warning was too late.<

An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.

3 seconds:

Automatic activation

>

if you remain in front of an object that was

only detected by one of the corner sensors

The system starts to operate automatically

approx. 1 second after you move the selector

lever into the R position with the engine running

or the ignition switched on.

>

if you drive parallel to a wall

Malfunction

Wait this short period before driving.

The LED in the button flashes and a message

appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal-

functioning. Have the system checked.

Manual activation

To prevent this problem, keep the sensors

clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure

that they will continue to operate effectively. Do

not spray the sensors with high-pressure clean-

ers for long periods and maintain a distance of

at least 4 in/10 cm to them.

Exhaust gases near the rear sensors can cause

a signal tone to sound.

Press button, the LED lights up.

PDC with visual warning*

You can also have the system show distances

to objects on the Control Display. Objects that

are farther away are already shown there before

73

a signal tone sounds. The setting is stored for

the remote control currently in use.

Driving stability control

systems

Your BMW is equipped with an extended array

of systems designed to enhance and maintain

vehicle stability under extreme conditions.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

ABS Antilock Brake System

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

braking. Safe steering response is maintained

even during full braking. Active safety is thus

increased.

4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "PDC" is selected and press

the controller.

The ABS is operational every time you start the

engine. Braking safely refer to page 106.

CBC Cornering Brake Control

When braking during curves or when braking

during a lane change, driving stability and steer-

ing response are improved further.

Electronic brake-force distribution

The system controls the brake pressure in the

rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

5. Select "PDC display on" and press the con-

troller.

The PDC screen is activated.

DBC Dynamic Brake Control

The display appears on the Control Display as

soon as PDC is activated.

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system

automatically produces the maximum braking

force boost and thus helps to achieve the short-

est possible braking distance during full brak-

ing. This system exploits all of the benefits pro-

vided by ABS.

System limits

Even with PDC, final responsibility for

estimating the distance between the

vehicle and any obstructions always remains

with the driver. Even when sensors are pro-

vided, there is a blind spot in which objects can

no longer be detected. This applies especially

in those cases where the system approaches

the physical constraints of ultrasonic measure-

ment, as occurs with tow bars and trailer cou-

plings, and in the vicinity of thin or wedge-

shaped objects. Low objects already displayed,

e.g. a curb, can disappear from the detection

area of the sensors again before a continuous

tone sounds. Higher, protruding objects, e.g.

ledges, cannot be detected. Loud sources of

sound, inside and outside the vehicle, could

drown out the PDC signal tone.<

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

for the duration of the full braking.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

DSC optimizes the vehicle stability and traction.

It also detects unstable driving states such as

understeering and oversteering, and helps

keep the vehicle on course within the physical

limits by reducing the engine output and by

braking at the wheels.

The DSC is operational every time you start the

engine.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed,

even with DSC. An appropriate driving

style always remains the responsibility of the

74

driver. Therefore, do not reduce the additional

safety margin further by taking risks.<

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

DSC indicator lamp

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

The indicator lamp goes out shortly

after the engine is started.

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con-

trols the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC is deactivated.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "MDrive" and press the controller.

5. Select "DSC" and press the controller.

6. Select "M Dynamic Mode" and press the

controller.

M Dynamic Mode MDM

The M Dynamic Mode is a mode of the DSC

Dynamic Stability Control. It enables driving

with greater longitudinal and lateral accelera-

tion on dry road surfaces, however with limited

vehicle stability. The system does not provide

stabilizing intervention by reducing the engine

output and braking at the wheels until the abso-

lute driving limit is reached. Steering correc-

tions by the driver may also be required in this

driving state.

The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time

the engine is started.

Deactivating MDM again

Press the

button on the steering wheel

With the M Dynamic Mode activated, sta-

bilizing interventions are only carried out

to a reduced degree.<

again; the MDM indicator lamp goes out.

Switching off DSC

To maintain vehicle stability, drive with

DSC activated and the M Dynamic Mode

deactivated whenever possible.<

MDM indicator lamp

The indicator lamp goes out shortly

after the engine is started. The indica-

tor lamp stays lit: M Dynamic Mode is

activated.

The indicator lamp lights up continuously and

the DSC indicator lamp flashes: the M Dynamic

Mode is active and controls the drive and brak-

ing forces.

Press the DSC button; the DSC indicator lamp

lights up continuously. DSC and MDM are

deactivated.

A message appears on the Control Display.

Please note any supplementary information

that appears there.

Activating MDM

You activate the M Dynamic Mode with the

button on the steering wheel, refer to MDrive on

page 48.

When rocking free and starting off from deep

snow or on loose road surfaces, it may be prac-

tical to briefly deactivate DSC.

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

75

To maintain vehicle stability, always drive

with the system switched on when possi-

Selecting program

ble.<

Reactivating DSC

Press the DSC button; the indicator lamp in the

instrument cluster goes out.

You can also activate and deactivate DSC with

the

button on the steering wheel, refer to

MDrive on page 48.

Press the EDC button repeatedly:

>

"Comfort": no LED lights up in the button.

"Normal": one LED lights up in the button.

"Sport": both LEDs light up in the button.

EDC Electronic Damping

Control

The concept

The last selected program is active each time

the engine is started.

If the influencing variables such as road surface

quality or operating conditions such as steer-

ing, braking etc. change, the damping automat-

ically adjusts to the new conditions within a

fraction of a second.

You can also activate your preferred program

with the

button on the steering wheel, refer

to MDrive on page 48.

You can choose from three programs.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

"Comfort" program

The concept

Select the "Comfort" program if you want com-

fort-oriented coordination of shock absorbers

and steering.

The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla-

tion pressures in the tires as you drive. The sys-

tem provides an alert whenever the inflation

pressure drops significantly in relation to the

pressure in another tire.

"Normal" program

The "Normal" program offers a balanced mix-

ture of the comfort and the sport program.

In the event of a pressure loss, the rolling radius

and therefore the rotation speed of the wheels

change. This change is detected and is

reported as a flat tire.

"Sport" program

Select the "Sport" program if you want a con-

sistently sporty coordination of shock absorb-

ers and steering.

Functional requirement

In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat

tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-

rect tire inflation pressure.

The initialization must be repeated after

each time the tire inflation pressure is cor-

rected and after every tire or wheel change.<

76

Using iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16:

System limits

The Flat Tire Monitor cannot indicate

sudden severe tire damage caused by

outside factors and does not detect a natural,

even pressure drop in all four tires.<

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

In the following situations, the system could be

delayed or malfunction:

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

>

System has not been initialized

4. Select "FTM" and press the controller.

Driving on snowy or slippery road surface

Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,

high lateral acceleration

>

Driving with snow chains*

Initializing system

The initialization finishes during driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

When driving resumes, the initialization is con-

tinued automatically. Do not initialize the sys-

tem when driving with snow chains.<

5. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

6. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the

controller.

With the button in the center console:

1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.

7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.

2. Press the button at least 4 seconds, how-

ever not longer than 2 minutes. After

releasing the button, the warning lamp in

the instrument cluster lights up yellow for a

few seconds. Warning lamp, refer to Indica-

tion of a flat tire. The message "Initializing

FTM..." appears on the Control Display for a

few seconds.

The message "Initializing..." is displayed for

a few seconds. The warning lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up yellow for a few

seconds.

8. Start to drive.

The initialization finishes during driving

without feedback.

3. Start to drive. The initialization finishes dur-

ing driving without feedback.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamp lights up red. A mes-

sage appears on the Control Display.

In addition, an acoustic signal sounds.

There is a flat tire or extensive inflation pressure

loss.

77

1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-

fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

Brake force display

2. Identify damaged tire. To do this, check the

tire inflation pressure using the M Mobility

System, refer to Producing tire inflation

pressure on page 192.

3. Repair flat tire with M Mobility System, refer

to page 190, or replace the damaged wheel,

refer to Changing wheels on page 192.

Left-hand picture: normal braking.

Right-hand picture: heavy braking.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the

marked covers:

The airbags are deliberately not triggered in

every impact situation, e.g. less severe acci-

dents or rear-end collisions.

1

2

3

Front airbags

Do not apply adhesive materials to the

cover panels of the airbags, cover them or

Head airbags

Side airbags in front and rear

modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to

remove the airbag retention system from the

vehicle. Do not modify or tamper with either the

wiring or the individual components in the air-

bag system. This category includes the uphol-

stery in the center of the steering wheel, on the

instrument panel, the doors and the roof pillars

along with the sides of the headliner. Do not

attempt to remove or dismantle the steering

wheel. Do not touch the individual components

immediately after the system has been trig-

gered, because there is a danger of burns.

In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or

triggering of the airbag restraint system, have

the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-

bag generators executed only by a BMW center

Protective action

To ensure that the safety systems con-

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please observe the adjustment instructions on

page 40.<

The front airbags help protect the driver and

front passenger by responding to frontal

impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-

vide adequate restraint. When needed, the

head and side airbags help provide protection in

the event of side impact. The relevant side air-

bag supports the side upper body area. The

head air bag supports the head.

78

or a workshop that works according to BMW

repair procedures with correspondingly trained

personnel and has the required explosives

licenses. Unprofessional attempts to service

the system could lead to failure in an emer-

gency or undesired airbag activation, either of

which could result in personal injury.<

Operating state of front passenger

airbags

Warnings and information on the airbags is also

provided on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of front

passenger airbags

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

arrangement of the switches and indicator

lamps may differ somewhat.

The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-

uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-

face of the front passenger seat. The front and

side airbag on the front passenger side are acti-

vated or deactivated accordingly by the system.

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-

bags indicates the operating status of the front

and side airbag on the front passenger side

depending on the seat occupation. The indica-

tor lamp shows whether the front passenger

airbags are activated or deactivated.

The current status of the front passenger

airbag, i.e. deactivated or activated, is

indicated by the indicator lamp over the interior

rearview mirror, refer to Operating state of front

passenger airbags in the following.<

>

The indicator lamp lights up when a child in

a child restraint system intended for the

purpose is properly detected on the seat.

The front and side airbag on the front pas-

senger side are not activated.

Before transporting a child on the front

passenger seat, observe the safety infor-

mation and handling instructions under Trans-

porting children safely refer to page 50.

The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of

sufficient height is detected on the seat.

The front and side airbag on the front pas-

senger side are activated.

The front and side airbag on the front passen-

ger side can be deactivated for teenagers and

adults in certain seat positions; then the indica-

tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights

up. In these cases, change the seat position so

that the front passenger airbags are activated

and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired

status cannot be produced by changing the

seat position, transport the corresponding per-

son on the rear seat. Do not fit seat covers, seat

cushion padding, ball mats or other items onto

the front passenger seat unless they are specif-

ically recommended by BMW. Do not lay

objects under the seat which could press

against the seat from below. Otherwise a cor-

rect evaluation of the occupied seat surface

cannot be ensured.<

The indicator lamp does not light up when

the seat is empty.

However, the front and side airbag on the

front passenger side are not activated.

79

Operational readiness of airbag system

From radio readiness, refer to page 53, the

warning lamp lights up briefly, indicating the

operational readiness of the entire airbag sys-

tem and the safety belt tensioners.

Airbag system malfunction

>

Warning lamp does not light up from radio

readiness.

>

Warning lamp lights up continuously.

Switching on/off

Have the airbag system checked immedi-

ately in case of a malfunction, otherwise

With the engine running or the ignition switched

on:

there is a danger that the airbag system may not

respond in the expected manner in an accident

despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<

Press the button to activate or deactivate the

Head-Up Display.

Selecting displays

Head-Up Display*

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

The concept

1. Press the

button.

With the Head-Up Display important informa-

tion is projected into the driver's field of view,

e.g. navigation instructions. This enables you to

take in this information without looking away

from the road.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Display settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Head-Up Display" and press the

controller.

80

5. Select desired information of Head-Up Dis-

play.

M view

1

2

3

Current engine speed, highlighted

6. Press the controller.

Advance warning field of tachometer

The information is shown on the Head-

Up Display.

Red warning field of tachometer, also refer

to Tachometer on page 62

"M View": the M view is shown in the

Head-Up Display. Information unavailable in

the M view appears on the Control Display

in gray and cannot be selected.

"M View": the default view is displayed.

4

5

Speed

Gear display

For information on the shift lights in the

tachometer, refer to page 58.

The M view for the Head-Up Display can also be

Setting brightness

selected with the

button on the steering

wheel, refer to MDrive on page 48.

The brightness of the display is automatically

adapted to the ambient lighting conditions.

However, you can change the base setting.

With the low beams switched on, the brightness

can also be adjusted with the knurled wheel of

the instrument lighting.

The settings are stored for the remote key cur-

rently in use.

Default view

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Display settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Brightness" and press the control-

ler.

1

2

3

Navigation instructions

Stored desired speed of cruise control

Speed

81

5. Move the controller to the left to select

"Head-Up Display".

6. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Notes

The visibility of the displays in the Head-Up Dis-

play is influenced by:

Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Dis-

play with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a

display cleaning cloth, otherwise damage may

result.<

>

Sunglasses with certain polarization filters

Certain seating positions

Objects on the cover of the Head-Up Dis-

play

>

Wet road surface and unfavorable lighting

conditions

If the image is distorted, please have the basic

setting checked at a BMW center.

Special windshield

The windshield is part of the system. The shape

of the windshield complies with the require-

ments of the Head-Up Display to enable a pre-

cise display. A film in the windshield prevents

the double images from being displayed.

Windshield replacement should be carried out

by a BMW center or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel.

Care instructions

You can find everything you need to know on

this topic by consulting the separate Caring for

your vehicle brochure.

82

Lamps

When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead

lighting, switching on of the lights may be

delayed.

Parking lamps/low beams

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can

cause the lights to be switched on.

If desired, the light switch can be left in the

position 3. The exterior lighting is automatically

switched off after switching off the vehicle.

The automatic headlamp control cannot

serve as a substitute for your personal

judgment in determining when the lamps

should be switched on in response to ambient

lighting conditions. For example, the sensors

cannot detect fog of hazy weather. To avoid

safety risks, you should always switch on the

lamps manually under these conditions.<

0

1

2

3

Lights off and daytime running lamps*

Parking lamps and daytime running lamps*

Low beams

Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-

ning lamps*, Adaptive Head Light* and

high-beam assistant*

Pathway lighting

When you activate the headlamp flasher after

parking the vehicle and switching off the lamps,

the low beams will come on for a brief period.

You can set the duration or deactivate the func-

tion via iDrive.

Parking lamps

In switch position 1, the front, rear and side

vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the

parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one

side for parking as an additional feature, refer to

page 84.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

The parking lamps drain the battery. Do

not leave them switched on for long peri-

ods of time, as otherwise it may no longer be

possible to start the engine.<

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Low beams

4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

The low beams light up in switch position 2 only

with the engine running. Otherwise the parking

lamps are lit.

Automatic headlamp control

In the switch position 3, the system activates

the low beams and switches them on or off in

response to changes in ambient light condi-

tions, for instance, in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk

and in case of precipitation. Adaptive Head

Light* is active. The LED next to the symbol is

illuminated when the low beams are on.

5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the

controller.

83

6. Turn the controller to select the desired

duration.

High beams/

roadside parking lamps

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

Daytime running lamps*

If desired, the light switch can remain in posi-

tion 0, 1 or 3.

In position 0 and 3 the exterior lighting is auto-

matically switched off after the vehicle is

switched off. In position 1 the parking lamps

light up after the ignition is switched off.

Switch on the parking lamps if required as

described under Parking lamps.

1

2

3

High beams

Headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps

Adaptive Head Light*

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

The concept

You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one

side of your vehicle when parking. When using

this function, comply with national regulations:

Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp

control system that enables better illumination

of the road surface. Depending on the steering

angle and other parameters, the light from the

headlamp follows the course of the road.

Switching on

After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the

desired direction 3, past the resistance point.

Activating Adaptive Head Light

The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-

tery. Do not leave them switched on for

long periods of time, as otherwise it may no

longer be possible to start the engine.<

In switch position 3, the Adaptive Head Light is

active and the automatic headlamp control is

switched on, refer to page 83.

To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Adap-

tive Head Light is not active when driving in

reverse and points toward the passenger side

when the vehicle is stopped.

Switching off

Briefly press the lever in the opposite direc-

tion 3 up to the resistance point.

Malfunction

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-

lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is

malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

High-beam assistant*

The concept

This system automatically switches the high

beams on and off again. A sensor on the front of

the inside rearview mirror controls the process.

The assistant ensures that the high beams are

switched on whenever the traffic situation

allows. This reduces the strain on you while at

the same time providing you with the best pos-

sible visibility. Of course, you can intervene at

84

any time and switch the high beams on and off

in the accustomed manner.

To reactivate the system, briefly press the

turn signal lever in the high beam direction

again.

Activating high-beam assistant

>

You use the headlamp flasher as usual with

low beams.

1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3,

refer to page 83.

System limits

2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam

direction with the low beams switched on.

The high-beam assistant cannot replace

personal decisions on the benefits of

using the high beams. In situations which

require this, you should therefore switch to the

low beams manually to avoid a safety risk.<

In the following example situations, the system

does not operate or only with limitations and a

personal reaction may be required:

>

Under extremely unfavorable weather con-

ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation

>

For perceiving road users with poor lighting

of their own, e.g. pedestrians, cyclists, peo-

ple on horseback, horse-drawn vehicles,

with train or ship traffic close to the road and

wild animals crossing the road

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when the high-beam

assistant is activated. The assistant

automatically switches between high and low

beams, whereby the system reacts to oncom-

ing traffic and traffic ahead, as well as to suffi-

cient lighting, e.g. towns/cities.

>

In tight curves, on steep crowns or depres-

sions, with cross traffic or partially con-

cealed oncoming traffic on the freeway

Manually switching between high and

low beams

In poorly lit places and with highly reflective

signs

You can intervene at any time if you wish or the

situation requires.

>

In the low speed range

When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or

covered with stickers, vignettes etc. in the

area of the inside rearview mirror

>

If the high-beam assistant has switched on

the high beams, however you nevertheless

want to use the low beams, simply switch to

the low beams with the turn signal lever.

The high-beam assistant is deactivated in

the process.

>

When the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor

on the front side of the inside rearview mir-

ror with a cloth moistened with a small

amount of glass cleaner

To reactivate the system, briefly press the

turn signal lever in the high beam direction

again.

>

If the high-beam assistant has switched on

the low beams, however you nevertheless

want to use the high beams, switch to the

high beams in the accustomed manner. The

system is deactivated in the process and

you must switch to the low beams manually.

85

Reading lamps

Instrument lighting

Reading lamps are located in the front and rear

adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button

briefly to switch the lamps on and off.

The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the

knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low

beams switched on.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry

lighting and courtesy lamps* are controlled

automatically.

With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located

in the door handles to illuminate the exterior

area before the doors.

To protect the battery, all lamps in the

vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-

utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer

to Start/Stop button on page 53.<

Switching interior lamps on and off

manually

Press the button.

If you want the interior lamps to remain off con-

tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for

approx. 3 seconds.

86

Climate

Automatic climate control

1

2

Airflow directed toward the windshield and

side windows

9

Switching cooling function on and off

manually

Air for the upper body region, refer to

Front ventilation on page 90

10 Temperature, right side of passenger

compartment

3

4

Air to footwell

11 Residual heat mode

12 AUTO program

Temperature, left side of passenger

compartment

13 AUC Automatic recirculated-air control/

5

6

Maximum cooling

recirculated-air mode

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

14 LED for parked car ventilation

15 Rear window defroster

*

7

8

Air volume, manual

16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor –

Switching off automatic climate control

please keep clear and unobstructed

87

The current setting for air distribution is dis-

played on the Control Display.

3. Select "Automatic programs" and press the

controller.

A congenial climate

The AUTO program offers the optimum air dis-

tribution and air volume for virtually all condi-

tions, refer to AUTO program below. Now you

only need to select an interior temperature

pleasant to you.

The following sections contain more detailed

information on the available setting options.

Most settings are stored for the remote control

currently in use, also refer to Personal Profile

settings on page 29.

4. Select the desired intensity and press the

controller.

The marked intensity of the automatic

program is switched on.

AUTO program

The AUTO program handles the

adjustment of air distribution to the

windshield and side windows, in

Temperature

Set the desired temperature indi-

vidually on the driver's and front

passenger side.

the direction of the upper body, and in the foot-

well, as well as the air volume. It also adapts

your instructions for the temperature to outside

influences throughout the year.

The automatic climate control

adjusts this temperature as quickly as possible

at any time of year, if necessary with the maxi-

mum cooling or heating capacity, and then

keeps it constant.

The cooling is switched on automatically with

the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-

densation sensor controls the program in such

a way that window condensation is prevented

as much as possible.

When switching between different tem-

perature settings in rapid succession, the

automatic climate control does not have suffi-

cient time to adjust the set temperature.<

Intensity of AUTO program

To meet your individual needs, you can weaken

or strengthen the intensity of the automatic cli-

mate control.

Adjusting temperature in upper body

region

1. Open the start menu.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

2. Open "Climate".

3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-

troller.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

88

4. Select the field by moving the controller and

turning the controller to adjust the temper-

ature.

6. Turn the controller to adjust the air distribu-

tion.

Driver's side:

1

Airflow directed toward the windshield and

side windows

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Quickly remove ice and condensa-

tion from the windshield and front

side windows.

2

3

Airflow for the upper body

Air to footwell

Front passenger side:

4

5

Airflow for the upper body

Air to footwell

Rear window defroster

The rear window defroster

switches off automatically after a

while.

Pressing the AUTO button cancels the air

distribution settings on the Control Dis-

play and vice versa.<

Air volume, manual

Switching cooling function on and off

You can adjust the air volume by

turning. You can reactivate the

automatic mode for the air volume

with the AUTO button.

The cooling function cools and

dehumidifies the incoming air

before also reheating it as

required, according to the temperature setting.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

fog over briefly when the engine is started.

Manual air distribution

You can specify the air distribution.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Open "Climate".

The cooling function is switched on automati-

cally with the AUTO program. The passenger

compartment can only be cooled with the

engine running.

3. Select "Vent settings" and press the con-

troller.

The driver's and front passenger side can

be adjusted separately with the fields on the

right or left side.

Maximum cooling

Maximally cooled air is obtained as

quickly as possible from an outside

temperature above 327/06 and

with the engine running.

4. Select the driver's or front passenger side

if necessary.

Move the controller to the right or left

repeatedly until the driver's or front passen-

ger side is selected.

The automatic climate control changes over to

the lowest temperature and switches into the

recirculated-air mode. The maximum air quan-

tity only flows out of the vents for the upper

5. Select the desired field by moving the con-

troller.

89

body. Therefore, open these vents for maxi-

mum cooling.

The LED lights up when the function is

switched on.

From radio readiness the interior temperature,

the air volume and the air distribution can be

set.

AUC Automatic recirculated-air

control/recirculated-air mode

You can respond to pollutants or

unpleasant odors in the immediate

environment by suspending the

Switching off automatic climate control

The air volume, the heater and the

cooling function are all switched

off.

supply of outside air. The system then recircu-

lates the air currently within the vehicle. During

AUC operation, a sensor detects pollutants in

the outside air and controls the shut-off auto-

matically.

You can restart the automatic cli-

mate control by pressing any of its buttons

except the REST button.

By pressing the button repeatedly, you can

request three operating modes:

Front ventilation

>

LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

Right LED on, AUC mode: the system

detects pollutants in the outside air and

shuts off the supply as needed.

>

Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the

supply of outside air is permanently shut off.

If condensation starts to form on the

inside window surfaces during operation

in the recirculated-air mode, you should switch

it off while also increasing the air volume as

required.

The recirculated-air mode should not be used

over an extended period of time, as the air qual-

ity inside the vehicle deteriorates continu-

ously.<

1

2

Knurled wheels to smoothly open and close

air vents

Levers to change the air vent direction

Do not drop any foreign objects into the

vent outlets, otherwise these could be

catapulted outwards and lead to injuries.<

Residual heat

Ventilation for cooling

The heat stored in the engine is

used to heat the passenger com-

partment, e.g. while stopped at a

school to pick up a child.

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool

air in your direction, for instance, if the interior

has become too warm, etc.

The function can be switched on when the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past

you and is not directed straight at you.

>

up to 15 minutes after switching off the

engine

>

with engine at operating temperature

with sufficient battery voltage

at an outside temperature below 777/

256

90

The air emerges through the upper body region

vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent

outlets must be open for the system to operate.

Rear ventilation

The parked car ventilation is operated via iDrive.

Switching on and off directly

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

1

2

Knurled wheel to smoothly open and close

air vents

3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

Knurled wheel to adjust the temperature:

> Turn toward blue: colder

4. Select "Automatic ventilation" and press

the controller.

> Turn toward red: warmer

5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press

the controller.

3

Levers to change the air vent direction

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The microfilter removes dust and pollen from

the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter

provides additional protection by filtering gas-

eous pollutants from the outside air. Your BMW

center replaces this combined filter as a stan-

dard part of your scheduled maintenance.

You can select a display of more detailed infor-

mation on the Control Display, refer to page 66.

The parked-car ventilation is switched on.

The symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control flashes.

Parked car ventilation*

The concept

Preselecting activation times

The parked car ventilation blows air into the

passenger compartment to lower interior tem-

peratures.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

It is ready to use in the parked-car mode at any

outside temperature.

2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

You can set two different times for the system

to start. The parked car ventilation can also be

switched on and off directly. It remains

switched on for 30 minutes.

3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Activation time" and press the con-

troller.

Since the system uses a substantial amount of

electrical current, you should refrain from acti-

vating it twice in succession without allowing

the battery to be recharged in normal operation

between use.

91

5. Move the controller to the left or right to

select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".

The symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control flashes when the parked car

ventilation has switched on.

The parked car ventilation is only avail-

able for activation within the next

24 hours. Then it must be activated again.<

6. Select the time and press the controller.

The first time setting is highlighted.

7. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

8. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next setting is highlighted.

9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the time is stored.

Activating activation time

Move the controller to the left or right to select

"Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and press the controller.

The activation time is activated.

The symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control lights up.

92

Practical interior accessories

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson

Controls, Inc.<

Integrated universal remote

control*

Programming

The concept

The integrated universal remote control can

replace as many as three hand-held transmit-

ters for various remote-controlled accessories,

such as door openers and house alarm sys-

tems. The integrated universal remote control

registers and stores signals from the original

hand-held transmitters.

The signal of an original hand-held transmitter

can be programmed on one of the three mem-

ory buttons 1. Then with the ignition switched

on, this programmed memory button 1 can be

used to operate the respective feature. The

LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the

signal.

1

2

Memory buttons

LED

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters

1. Switch on ignition, refer to page 53.

Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to

delete the stored programs beforehand for your

safety, refer to page 94.

2. When starting operation for the first time:

Press both outer memory buttons 1 for

approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes.

All stored programs are deleted.

To prevent possible damage or injury,

before programming or using the inte-

grated universal remote control, always inspect

the immediate area to make certain that no peo-

ple, animals or objects are within the travel

range of the device. Also, comply with the

safety precautions of the original hand-held

transmitter.<

3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a

distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 8 in/20 cm

from the memory buttons 1.

The required distance between the

hand-held transmitter and the mem-

ory buttons 1 depends on the relevant sys-

tem of the original hand-held transmitter

used.<

Checking compatibility

4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on

the original hand-held transmitter and the

desired memory button 1 on the integrated

universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes

slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes

rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2

does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec-

onds, alter the distance.

If you see this symbol on the packaging

or in the manual supplied with the orig-

inal hand-held transmitter, it is safe to

assume that it is compatible with the integrated

universal remote control.

If you have additional questions, please

contact your BMW center or call:

1-800-355-3515.

Information is also provided on the Internet at:

or

5. To program other original hand-held trans-

mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

93

The corresponding memory button 1 is now

programmed with the signal of the original

hand-held transmitter.

The corresponding memory button 1 is now

programmed with the signal of the original

hand-held transmitter.

You can operate the system when the engine is

running or when the ignition is switched on.

If you have any additional questions,

please contact your BMW center.<

If the device can not be used after

repeated programming, check whether

Deleting stored programs

the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-

nating-code system. To do so, either read the

instructions for the original hand-held transmit-

ter or hold down the programmed memory

button 1 of the integrated universal remote

control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal

remote control flashes rapidly for a short time

and then remains lit for approx. 2 seconds, this

indicates that the original hand-held transmitter

uses an alternating-code system. In the case of

an alternating-code system, program the mem-

ory buttons 1 as described at Alternating-code

transmitters.<

Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx.

20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes:

All stored programs are deleted.

Individual programs cannot be deleted.

Sun blinds*

Sun blind for rear window

Alternating-code transmitters

To program the integrated universal remote

control, consult the operating instructions for

the equipment to be set. You will find informa-

tion there on the possibilities for synchroniza-

tion.

Press the button on the driver's door.

When programming hand-held transmitters

that employ an alternating code, please observe

the following supplementary instructions:

Sun blinds for rear side windows

Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook

onto bracket.

Programming will be easier with the aid of

a second person.<

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

remote-controlled device.

2. Program the integrated universal remote

control as described above in the section

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.

3. Locate the button on the receiver of the

device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.

4. Press the button on the receiver of the

device to be set. After step 4, you have

approx. 30 seconds for step 5.

5. Press the programmed memory button 1

of the integrated universal remote control

three times.

94

To avoid possibly damaging the lamp,

always ensure that it is switched off

before inserting it in the socket.<

Glove compartment

Opening

Front center armrest

The compartment is the center armrest is

divided into two sections.

Opening cover

Pull the handle. The light in the glove compart-

ment switches on.

To prevent injury in the event of an acci-

dent while the vehicle is being driven,

close the glove compartment immediately after

use.<

Closing

Press the button. The cover opens somewhat

and can be folded upwards.

Fold the cover up.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the upper

section contains a compartment with a mat that

can be removed for cleaning or a telephone

cradle*.

Locking

Lock with a key.

If you only hand over the remote control

without the integrated key, e.g. for valet

parking, refer to page 28, the glove compart-

ment cannot be unlocked.<

Opening upper compartment

Rechargeable flashlight

Press button and fold cover upward.

The flashlight is located on the left side of the

glove compartment.

The flashlight can remain plugged in continu-

ously. Pull the flashlight out of the socket when

needed.

95

Accessing lower compartment

Storage compartments

There are other storage compartments in the

doors as well as in the front and rear center con-

sole.

Storage nets are located on the backrests of the

front seats, and a net* is provided in the front

passenger footwell.

Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects

in the storage nets or the net, otherwise

there is an increased risk of injury in an acci-

dent.<

Press the button at the front and fold the upper

compartment or the telephone cradle upward.

Clothes hooks

Ventilating lower compartment

Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-

dles in the rear.

Push the slide in the lower compartment

upward.

When hanging clothing on the hooks,

ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's

vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.

If you do so, they could cause personal injury to

occupants during braking or evasive maneu-

vers.<

Depending on the automatic climate con-

trol setting, the temperature inside the

ventilated compartment may be higher than in

the rest of the interior. Should this be the case,

push the slide downward to close off the venti-

lation.<

Adjusting

Cup holders

Do not place containers made of glass in

the cup holders. This would lead to an

increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-

dent.<

Opening

Push the illustrated section of the center arm-

rest into the desired position.

Connection for external audio device

You can connect an external audio device, e.g. a

CD or an MP3 player, and play the sound via the

vehicle loudspeakers, refer to page 151.

Briefly press the button.

Closing

Press the cover in the center and push in the

cup holder.

96

Ashtray, front

Ashtray, rear

Opening

Slide back the cover.

Emptying

Press the entire cover down. The ashtray rises

and can be removed.

Push the ashtray toward the front: the ashtray

lifts and can be removed.

Cigarette lighter, rear

Cigarette lighter, front

Refer to Cigarette lighter, front.

Connecting electrical devices

Press in the lighter with the engine running or

the ignition switched on.

Sockets

The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops

back out.

With the engine running or the ignition switched

on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a

power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum

cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to

approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the

socket due to inserting plugs of different

shapes or sizes. The same is true for all power

outlets in the vehicle.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by

the knob only. Holding or touching it in

other areas could result in burns.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<

97

In front passenger footwell

Center armrest, rear

Access to socket:

Fold open the cover.

Storage tray:

Pull the cover upward, arrow 1.

Access to cup holders:

Press the button 2 and open the cover

In the rear center console

Through-loading system*

Opening

1. Open the buckle of the center safety belt in

the rear and insert the latch plate at the end

of the belt into the fixture on the rear win-

dow shelf.

Depending on the equipment, the sockets in

the rear are covered with caps or equipped with

a lighter. Refer to Cigarette lighter, front,

page 97.

Access to socket:

Remove respective cap or lighter.

In luggage compartment

2. Push the corresponding head restraint

down as far as it will go, refer to page 44.

Access to socket:

Fold open the cover.

98

3. To unlock the rear seat back, pull the corre-

sponding lever in the luggage compart-

ment.

Ski bag*

Designed for safe, clean transport of up to

4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.

With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length

of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/2.10 m

in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con-

tract, reducing its overall capacity.

Loading

1. Fold down the center armrest, press the

button and open the cover.

4. The unlocked rear seat back moves forward

slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the

head restraint.

2. Press the button again; the cover in the lug-

gage compartment opens. If you press the

button firmly the first time, this also opens

the cover in the luggage compartment.

Closing

3. Extend the ski bag between the front seats

and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the

stowed items and drying of the ski bag.

1. Fold the rear seat back into the seating

position and engage.

4. Insert the latch plate of the ski bag retaining

strap into the center safety belt buckle that

is marked CENTER.

When you return the seat to its upright

position, make sure that the retainer

engages properly. If it is not properly engaged,

transported cargo could enter the vehicle dur-

ing braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger

the vehicle occupants.<

2. Release the latch plate from the bracket on

the rear window shelf and insert it into the

buckle of the center safety belt. The latch

plate must audibly engage.

The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment

provide you with a way to attach luggage com-

partment nets* or flexible straps for securing

suitcases and luggage, refer to page 108.

Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp

edges to prevent damage.

99

Securing cargo

After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-

tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-

sioning buckle for this purpose.

Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to

do so, it could endanger occupants dur-

ing braking or evasive maneuvers.<

To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in

reverse order.

Removing ski bag

The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for

faster drying or to allow you to put it to other

uses.

1. Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag

up and out.

2. Close the cover in the luggage compart-

ment.

Your BMW center will be glad to provide

you with more detailed information on the

various items of equipment.<

100

101

Controls for Your BMW M5 4 Door Fourth Generation (2004-2010)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals