Get Controls Guide for BMW M6 4 Door Second Generation (2005-2010)

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.

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2

3

Remote control with integrated key

Spare key

The integrated key fits the following locks:

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Hotel function, refer to page 33

Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-

ment

Driver's door, refer to page 32

Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33.

Remote control with integrated key

New remote controls

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.

To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new

remote controls with an integrated key are

available at your BMW center.

Spare key

Store the spare key in a safe place such as your

wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.

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.

The spare key and integrated key of the remote

control fit the same locks.

Adapter for spare key

Information on the required maintenance is also

stored in the remote control, refer to Service

data in remote control, page 180.

The adapter is required so that the vehicle can

be started with the spare key or radio readiness

can be switched on.

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Settings for the display on the Control Dis-

play:

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 69

> Units of measure for consumption,

route/distances, temperature and pres-

sure, refer to page 69

> Language on the Control Display, refer

to page 69

Remove the adapter from the holder in the

glove compartment and slide the spare key into

the adapter before use.

> 12h/24h clock mode, refer to page 68

> Date format, refer to page 69

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Drivelogic driving program in the Sequential

mode, refer to page 54

Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-

tance Control*, refer to page 70

Personal Profile

The concept

Selection and brightness of the display for

the Head-Up Display*, refer to page 77

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 region, and intensity for the automatic

climate control, refer to page 85

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Adjusting the voice instructions for the des-

tination guidance of the navigation sys-

tem*, refer to page 121

The most recent settings for the following are

also called up during unlocking:

This means that you will always find your BMW

set to your own personal settings even if

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Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-

wheel position, refer to page 40

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.

Audio sources, setting volume and tone,

refer to page 127

The display of the stored stations for the

radio, refer to page 130

Personal Profile settings

Details on the settings are provided on the

specified pages.

The volume setting for the telephone, refer

to page 152

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When unlocking with the remote control,

either unlock only the driver's door or

unlock the entire vehicle, refer to page 30

Central locking system

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Locking the vehicle after a short time or

after starting to drive, refer to page 33

The concept

The central locking system is ready for opera-

tion whenever the driver's door is closed.

Assigning the programmable button on the

steering wheel, refer to page 45

The system either locks or unlocks all of the fol-

lowing:

Individual settings for MDrive, refer to

page 46

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Doors

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Compartment in the front center console

Luggage compartment lid

Fuel filler door

You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The

setting is stored for the remote control currently

in use.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Operating from outside

1. Press the

button.

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via the remote control

This opens the start menu.

via the door lock

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

with comfort access* via the door handles

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

These actions operate the anti-theft system at

the same time. 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.

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

ler.

You can find more detailed information on the

alarm system on page 35.

Operating from inside

Via the central locking button, refer to page 32.

The fuel filler door and the compartment in the

front center console are not locked, refer to

page 32.

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

troller.

In the event of a serious accident, the central

locking system unlocks automatically. The haz-

ard warning flashers and interior lamps are also

switched on.

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

troller.

7. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Press the

button once to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Opening and closing:

from outside

> "Driver's door only"*

Press the

button once to unlock only

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 when you leave the

vehicle; this precaution ensures that you will

remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out-

side at all times.<

Unlocking

Press the

button.

Use it to unlock the vehicle according to current

settings.

8. Press the controller.

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5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

Convenience opening mode

Press the

button longer:

The windows are opened.

Locking doors

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.

6. Select the desired signal.

7. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Panic mode*

You can also trigger the alarm system in case of

danger:

Malfunctions

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 at least 3 seconds.

To switch off alarm: press any button.

Opening luggage compartment lid

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

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.

The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-

less of whether it was previously locked or

unlocked.

A previously locked luggage compart-

ment lid is also locked again after closing.

During opening, the luggage compartment lid

pivots back and up. Make sure there is sufficient

clearance.<

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:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

LX8CAS2

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

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

ler.

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This device may not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

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this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Opening and closing:

from inside

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using door lock

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-

vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door

remains unlocked.

You can also set the situations in which the

vehicle is locked.

When unlocking

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's

door and the fuel filler door.

1. Press the

button.

2. A second turn of the key unlocks the pas-

senger door and luggage compartment lid.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Convenience operation

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

The windows can also be operated with the

door lock.

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

ler.

Turn and hold the key in the positions for

unlocking or locking.

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

troller.

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

key stops the operation.<

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.

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> "Lock after driving"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle as soon as you

start to drive.

7. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Unlocking and opening doors

Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration,

until the key slot points in the direction of travel

and then remove:

The hotel function is activated after subsequent

locking or unlocking of the vehicle. The system

locks the luggage compartment lid and the

compartment in the front center console and

disconnects them from the central locking sys-

tem.

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Either unlock both doors at the same time

with the button for the central locking sys-

tem and then pull the door handle above the

armrest or

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pull the door handle for each door twice: the

first pull unlocks the door, and the second

one opens it.

Locking doors

Manual release

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Use the central locking button to lock both

of the doors simultaneously, or

In order to manually unlock the compartment in

the front center console in the event of an elec-

trical malfunction, turn the key all the way to the

right until it reaches the stop.

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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.

If unlocking was manual, return the lock to

the home position, i.e. all the way back to

the left, before reactivating the hotel function.<

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 when you leave the

vehicle; this precaution ensures that you will

remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out-

side at all times.<

Doors

Automatic soft closing*

To close the doors, merely press it closed gen-

tly. The closing process will then be carried out

automatically.

Hotel function

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; as otherwise injuries may

result.<

The hotel function locks the compartment in

the front center console and the luggage com-

partment lid separately and disconnects them

from the central locking system. If you hand

over the remote control without the integrated

key, refer to page 28, e.g. at a hotel, then this

prevents access to the luggage compartment

and to the compartment in the front center con-

sole.

Luggage compartment lid

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure

there is sufficient clearance.<

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If you use the lock to open the luggage

compartment lid while the alarm system

is armed, the alarm will be triggered. To prevent

this, you should deactivate the alarm before-

hand.

Opening from inside

If the alarm has been triggered accidentally,

switch off the alarm, refer to page 35.<

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear; other-

wise, injuries may result.<

Press the button:

The luggage compartment lid opens, provided

that it is not locked or the hotel function is not

activated, refer to the above section.

Opening from outside

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

Emergency release

Press the upper half of the BMW emblem or

press the

button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

Manual release

Pull lever in luggage compartment. The lug-

gage compartment lid is unlocked.

Luggage compartment

The luggage compartment lid lock is located

under the BMW emblem. All keys, refer to

page 28, fit the luggage-compartment lid lock.

There are four lashing eyes on the inner corners

of the luggage compartment for securing lug-

gage nets* or securing straps to fix luggage in

position.

Turn the key toward the right up to the stop: the

luggage compartment lid opens.

Also refer to Securing cargo, page 101.

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Indicator lamp displays

Alarm system

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

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To the opening of a door, the hood, or the

luggage compartment lid

To movements in the vehicle interior: inte-

rior motion sensor, refer to page 35

To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone

attempts to steal the wheels or tow the

vehicle

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The indicator lamp below the interior rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

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To interruptions in battery voltage

Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by

the alarm system:

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.

10 seconds. However, the interior motion

sensor is not activated.

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by triggering an acoustic alarm

by switching on the hazard warning flashers

by flashing the high beams

Arming and disarming alarm system

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.

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After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator

lamp goes out: no manipulation or

attempted intrusions have been detected in

the period since the system was armed.

You can open the luggage compartment lid,

even with the system armed, by using the

button of the remote control, refer to page 31.

When the luggage compartment lid is closed,

it is once again locked and monitored.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock, however for a maximum of

approx. 5 minutes: an attempted entry has

been detected in the period since the sys-

tem was armed.

Switching off alarm

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Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

refer to page 30, or

Tilt alarm sensor

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insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The

alarm system reacts, for example, if someone

attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.

Interior motion sensor

The condition for proper operation of the inte-

rior motion sensor is closed windows.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time.

This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the

following situations:

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In stacking garages

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

When transporting on car-carrying trains

When animals are to remain in the vehicle

You can control the functions mentioned previ-

ously with the comfort access or by pressing

the buttons on the remote control. Before doing

so, please familiarize yourself with the informa-

tion on opening and closing, starting on

page 28.

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

button on the remote control

The special features when using comfort

access are described below.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.

Should as short delay occur when open-

ing or closing the windows, the system is

checking whether a remote control is located in

the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if

necessary.<

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.

Unlocking

Comfort access supports the following func-

tions:

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Unlocking/locking vehicle

Comfort locking

Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

If a remote control is detected in the interior

after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock

disengages, refer to page 50.

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Starting engine

Functional requirement

Locking doors

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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 driver's door, touch the area high-

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

ger for approx. 1 second.

>

For the passenger's door, touch the area

highlighted in the picture, arrow 3, with your

finger for approx. 1 second.

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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started if the vehicle

detects that the remote control is located in

the vehicle.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but-

Please make sure that the ignition and all

current consumers are switched off

before locking to save the battery.<

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Comfort locking

Replacing battery

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

face, arrow 2 or 3.

The remote control for comfort access contains

a battery which must be replaced occasionally.

The windows are closed.

1. Remove integrated key from remote con-

trol, refer to page 28.

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.<

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

Press the upper half of the BMW emblem.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If a remote control accidentally left in the

luggage compartment is detected inside

the locked vehicle after the luggage compart-

ment lid has been closed, then the luggage

compartment lid opens again. The hazard warn-

ing flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<

2. Remove cover.

3. Insert new battery with positive side facing

upward.

4. Press cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling collec-

Switching on radio readiness

tion point or to your BMW center.<

By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you

switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 50.

Windows

When doing so, do not depress the brake

pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<

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 igni-

tion if a remote control is located on the interior

of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni-

tion lock, refer to page 50.

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. If this occurs, then

open or close the vehicle with the buttons on

the remote control or with a key. To start the

engine after this, insert the remote control in the

ignition lock.

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Press switch to resistance point:

The window continues to open for as long

as you hold down the switch.

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Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the opening move-

ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

For information on using the convenience oper-

ation mode at the door lock or with the remote

control, refer to page 31 or 32.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 37.

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 doors has been opened.

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.

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, the window will

respond to forces beyond a defined threshold

by opening only slightly.

If you pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there,

the pinch protection 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.<

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Adjustments

Head restraints

Sitting safely

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in 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 fol-

low the instructions contained in the following

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 41.

Safety belt

For additional information on transporting chil-

dren safely, refer to page 48.

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 has four seats that are each

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 shoul-

der belt upward periodically to readjust the ten-

sion across your lap in order to avoid a reduc-

tion in the retention effect 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

knee and front airbags are 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 42.

Seats

For airbag locations and additional information

on airbags, refer to page 75.

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while

operating the vehicle. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement and the

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ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-

plementary support to help you maintain a

relaxed, upright sitting position.

On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt

the backrest too far toward the rear. Failure to

observe this precaution can prevent the belt

from providing effective protection against

injury, as the passenger could slide under the

belt in an accident.<

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Increase or decrease curvature:

Press front or rear of switch.

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Move curvature up or down:

Press top or bottom of switch.

Also follow the instructions regarding damage

to the safety belt on page 43.

Thigh support

Seat adjustment

To ensure that the safety systems con-

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please follow the adjustment instructions on

page 39.<

You can also adjust the thigh support manually:

pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the

longitudinal direction.

Seat, mirror and steering

wheel memory

1

2

3

4

Inclination

Longitudinal direction

Height

Backrest

You can store and select three different adjust-

ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-

rors and steering wheel.

The adjustments of the thigh support and the

backrest width are not stored in the memory.

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6

Backrest width

Lumbar support

Storing

1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer

to page 50.

Adjusting lumbar support

You can also adjust the contours of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar

region.

2. Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and

steering-wheel positions.

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3. Press the

button:

1. Open the start menu.

The LED in the button lights up.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

4. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3:

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

The LED goes out.

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

ler.

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.<

Convenience mode

1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or

switch on radio readiness, refer to page 50.

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1,

2 or 3.

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

troller.

The system immediately cancels the adjust-

ment procedure when you briefly press one of

the seat adjustment switches or one of the

memory buttons.

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

troller.

7. Select "After unlocking" or "After door

opened".

The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel

is immediately interrupted if you briefly press

the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in

any direction, refer to page 44.

Safety feature

1. Close the driver's door and switch ignition

on or off, refer to page 50.

2. Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3

and maintain pressure until the adjustment

process has been completed.

If the

button was pressed inadvertently:

8. Press the controller.

press the button again; the LED goes out.

To cancel the request:

Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.

Activating with remote control

When using this feature, always make

sure that the footwell behind the driver's

seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do

so, any persons or objects behind the seat

could be injured or damaged by a rearward

movement of the seat.<

The last positions of the driver's seat, external

rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored

for the remote key currently in use.

You can choose when the position is requested:

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Request when unlocking vehicle

Request when opening driver's door

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Front head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident.

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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.<

Releasing backrest

Adjusting height

Pull the lever upward and fold the backrest for-

ward.

The lever is designed so that the safety belt can

be hooked onto it. This enables you to fasten

the safety belt more conveniently.

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To raise: pull the head restraint upward.

To lower: slide the head restraint down-

ward.

Safety belts

To reach the lowest position, press the

button, refer to arrow 1.<

To ensure that the safety systems con-

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please follow the adjustment instructions on

page 39.<

Adjusting tilt angle

Swivel the head restraints.

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.

Removal

1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the

head restraint.

Only remove head restraint when no pas-

senger is seated in the respective seat, as

otherwise you will be in violation of the law.

Reinstall head restraint before passengers use

the respective seat.<

Installation

Insert head restraint into the sockets and

adjust.

Getting in back

Before starting to drive, fold backrests

back, otherwise there is the danger of

accident due to an unexpected movement of

the seat.<

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Fastening

Heated seats

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

Releasing

1. Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in

the correct position for adults of every build if

the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 39.

The temperature setting advances one step in

its control sequence each time you press the

button. The maximum temperature is supplied

when three LEDs are lit.

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat

and passenger seat*

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig-

nal sounds. At the same time, an addi-

tional message appears on the Control

Display. Please check whether safety belts are

being worn correctly.

To switch off:

Press the button longer.

Mirrors

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.

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.<

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. Have this work carried out only

by a BMW center or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with

appropriately trained personnel. Otherwise cor-

rect operation of this safety equipment is not

guaranteed.<

1

2

Adjustments

Switching to the other mirror or to the

automatic parking function

3

Folding mirrors in and out*

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-

ror and steering wheel memory on page 40.

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Adjusting manually

Tilting down passenger-side mirror –

automatic parking function

You can also adjust the mirrors manually by

pressing against the outer edges of their mirror

glass.

Activating

1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror

position, arrow 1.

Folding exterior 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.

Automatic functions

2. Engage reverse gear or selector lever posi-

tion R.

>

Below a certain outdoor temperature, both

exterior mirrors are automatically heated

when the motor is running or the ignition is

switched on.

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.

>

When the vehicle is moving forward, the

interior and exterior mirrors dim as a func-

tion of the incoming light.

Deactivating

Slide switch into the passenger side mirror

position, arrow 2.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the

vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-

dent as the result of unexpected movement.<

The interior mirror is provided with two photo-

cells to control its automatic dimming function.

One is integrated into the mirror glass, refer to

arrow, while the other is located at a position

slightly offset from this on the back of the mirror

housing.

For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells

clean and do not cover the area between the

interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Also

do not attach stickers to the windshield in front

of the mirror.

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four

directions.

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Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to

Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory,

page 40.

4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Steering wheel button" is

selected and press the controller.

Electric steering wheel lock

The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati-

cally when the remote control is removed or

inserted, refer to page 50.

Easy entry/exit

To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,

the steering wheel temporarily moves into the

uppermost position.

A list of different functions appears:

> "Navigation voice instructions"

Voice instructions of the navigation sys-

tem*

Programmable button on steering

wheel

> "Air recirculation on / off"

Permanently shutting off outside air,

refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air

control on page 87

> "Mute on / off"

Mutes the audio sources

> "Monitor on / off"

Switches the Control Display on/off

You can program the button individually.

> "Telephone list"*

Display/hide phone book or last list of

stored phone numbers displayed

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

> "Next entertainment source"

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Changes audio source

5. Select the desired function unit and press

the controller.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Operating function

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Press the button on the steering wheel.

If you have programmed "Navigation voice

instructions" for the button:

>

To switch voice instructions on/off:

Maintain pressure on the button for several

seconds.

>

To repeat the last voice instruction:

Press the button.

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> "EDC"

Programs of the Electronic Damping

Control, refer to page 73

> "DSC"

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.

Dynamic Stability Control and

M Dynamic Mode, refer to page 71

> "POWER"

Configuring settings

Programs of the M Engine Dynamic

Control, refer to page 55

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

> "Head-Up Display"*

Views of the Head-Up Display, refer to

page 77

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Press the

button.

You can reset all settings for MDrive to their

default values:

This opens the start menu.

> "Reset to default"

5. Select the desired function.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

6. 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.

7. Turn the controller to select the desired set-

ting.

"Unchanged" retains the current setting

made outside of MDrive.

The functions contained in MDrive are dis-

played:

8. Press the controller.

> "SMG Drivelogic"

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Sequential Manual Transmission with

Drivelogic: shifting modes and Drivel-

ogic driving programs, refer to page 54

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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.

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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.<

Follow child-restraint system manufac-

turer's instructions for the selection,

installation and use of child restraint systems.

Otherwise the degree of protection they offer

may be reduced.<

Children always in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place

for children is in the back.

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.<

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.<

1. Adjust the backrest width to the fully open

position, refer to page 40.

2. Install child's seat.

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.

Child seat security

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.

Exception for front passenger seat

Should it be necessary to use a child

restraint system on the front passenger

seat, the front, knee and side airbag on the pas-

senger side must be deactivated. Otherwise,

there is an increased risk of injury for the child if

the airbags are triggered, even with a child

restraint system. Your BMW center will be glad

to advise you.<

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the

front passenger can be locked against pulling

out to secure child restraint systems.

Locking safety belt

1. Secure the child restraint system with the

belt.

2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

For more information on automatic deactivation

of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 76.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull taut against the child restraint system.

The safety belt is locked.

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Unlocking safety belt

Rear seats

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

The mountings for the LATCH child-restraint

fixing system are located under the points

marked with the symbols. They are not visible

from the outside.

Before attaching the LATCH child's seat, pull

the belt away from the region of the child-

restraint fixing system.

There are two additional mounting points for

child restraint systems with a tether strap, refer

to arrows.

Placement of tether strap

1. Fold anchor fitting into upright position.

2. Push head restraint downward.

3. Guide tether strap over head restraint and

hook onto anchor fitting.

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.<

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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 electrical devices are ready for oper-

ation.

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

disengages.

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 electrical devices are ready for operation.

The last information of the onboard 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 doors on page 36

Briefly press in the remote control; it pops out

slightly.

>

The ignition is switched off if it was still

switched on.

Ignition on

>

The electric steering-wheel lock audibly

engages.

All current consumers are ready for operation.

The odometer and the trip odometer are dis-

played in the instrument cluster, refer to

page 59.

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.

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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.

Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-

sion or repeated starting attempts in

which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the

fuel is not burned at all or is burned inade-

quately and there is a danger of overheating and

damage to the catalytic converter.<

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.<

Special starting conditions

Depress the accelerator pedal halfway 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.

When starting the engine, do not press the

accelerator pedal.

>

The engine is started at very low tempera-

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

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

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.

Switching engine off

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. Apply handbrake.

2. Move selector lever into a drive position.

3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.

A signal sounds when the position N is

engaged and the handbrake is not set when

switching off the engine.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Place selector lever in position N.

3. Briefly press Start/Stop button.

The system responds by automatically engag-

ing the starter for a certain period and automat-

ically disengaging it as soon as the engine

starts.

Handbrake

The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent

the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes

the rear wheels.

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.

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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 engaged.

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 the following functions:

>

Choice of manual or automatic mode:

Sequential mode or Drive mode

Engaging

>

Selection option between different driving

programs, Drivelogic, refer to page 54

The lever engages automatically.

>

Upshift display, shift lights, refer to page 55

Releasing

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, idle

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 engaged.<

> 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.

Sequential Manual

Transmission with Drivelogic

R Reverse

The concept

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

The SMG Sequential Manual Transmission

with Drivelogic is an automated manual trans-

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N Idle

D Drive mode

Always engage before starting engine.

In the Drive mode, all forward gears are shifted

automatically.

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

shifting on a slippery road surface, the Sequen-

tial Manual Transmission automatically

Shifting from Sequential mode to Drive mode:

press selector lever to the right toward D/S.

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.

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.<

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

press the accelerator pedal as far down as it will

go. You achieve maximum acceleration.

Displays in instrument cluster

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 54

Starting off is also possible on a level road sur-

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

In the following situations, the Sequential Man-

ual Transmission thinks for you:

3

The currently engaged gear is displayed,

followed by a D in the Drive mode.

>

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only

when they will result in a plausible combina-

tion of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for

example, the system will not execute a

downshift that would cause the engine to

overrev.

A flashing gear display indicates to you

that the driver's door is open with the

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.

Shortly before dropping below a gear-

dependent minimum speed, the transmis-

sion downshifts automatically even without

your intervention.

Gear changes

Using selector-lever

>

To upshift, pull the selector-lever back.

>

To downshift, push the selector-lever for-

ward.

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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 53.

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 46.

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 71. 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 the controller to set Drive mode or

Sequential mode.

"Unchanged" retains the current settings

made outside of MDrive.

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7. Press the controller to select driving pro-

grams.

"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.

8. Turn the controller to set driving program.

9. Press the controller.

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 77.

"P 500 Sport" program

In the "P 500 Sport" program the engine reacts

especially spontaneously and uncompromis-

ingly sporty with maximum performance to

accelerator pedal movements.

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

play, refer to Selecting displays on page 77.

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.

Press the POWER button to activate the

"P 500" program. Pressing the POWER button

repeatedly switches between the programs

"P 400" and "P 500".

4. Shift at the latest when the red indicator

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 46. 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.

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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 signal is activated.

Headlamp flasher

Turn signals

Wiper system

Using turn signals

Move the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, only press the lever as

far as the resistance point.

Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator

lamp indicates the failure of a turn signal

lamp.<

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there 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

signals flash 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.

Standard wiper speed

Press once.

The system reverts to operation in the intermit-

tent mode whenever the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wipe

Briefly press twice or press beyond the resis-

tance point.

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The system reverts to operation at normal

speed whenever the vehicle is stationary.

washers when the washer fluid reservoir is

empty, as this will damage the washer pump.<

Rain sensor

Windshield washer nozzles

Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a

function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is

located on the windshield, directly in front of the

interior rearview mirror.

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

follow 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.

All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.

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.<

Fill with water and – if required – with a washer

antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the

washer fluid before filling.<

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow 4:

Capacity

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.

Cruise control

The concept

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

antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use

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.

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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 lose control of the vehicle

and cause an accident.<

on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi-

cient.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

Pull the lever, arrow 2:

Functions are the same as 1, only the vehicle

speed is reduced.

One lever for all functions

Interrupting cruise control

Press the lever up or down, arrow 3.

Cruise control is also interrupted automatically:

>

When you apply pressure to the brake pedal

For manual shifting with the shift paddles or

the selector lever

>

When the DSC comes on

Resuming stored speed

1

2

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

accelerating

Press button 4:

The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the

stored speed.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

decelerating

3

4

Interrupting cruise control

Resuming stored speed

Deactivating system

When the ignition is switched off, the system is

deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.

Maintaining speed, storing speed, and

accelerating

Displays in instrument cluster

Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1:

The system maintains and stores the current

vehicle speed. The display 1 in the speedome-

ter, see below, indicates this regulated speed.

Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's

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

Press the lever to the resistance point and

hold it:

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. The system maintains

and stores your current speed as soon as you

release the lever.

1

2

Stored desired speed

Selected desired speed appears briefly

Press the lever beyond the resistance point:

Increase speed by 5 mph/10 km/h.

3

The vehicle may accelerate beyond the regu-

lated speed on steep downhill stretches where

the engine's braking action alone may not be

sufficient to slow the vehicle. Speed can drop

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Everything under control

Odometer, outside

temperature display, clock

Tachometer

1

Time, outside temperature, refer to Com-

puter on page 60

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 advance warning field whenever possible.

Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning

field.

In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to

protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

Should the coolant and therefore 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 178.

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Engine oil temperature gauge 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.

To display the information, press the BC button

in the turn signal lever from radio readiness.

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

missible engine speed, and with it the available

engine output is reduced.

The following information is displayed in the

specified order:

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Time and outside temperature

Cruising range

Fuel gauge

Average fuel consumption

Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level

on page 176

Time

To set the time, refer to page 67.

Outside temperature

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.

Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/

70 liters. You can find information on refueling

on page 168.

Ice can form even at temperatures above

+377/+36. Drive carefully, especially

on bridges and shaded roadways; otherwise,

your risk of accident increases.<

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.

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

Control Display, refer to Units of measure on

page 69.

Reserve

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.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated remaining range avail-

able with the remaining fuel. The range is pro-

jected 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.<

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Refuel as soon as possible once your

cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not

ensured and damage can occur.<

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

troller.

Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is calculated for

the time during which the engine is running.

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.

>

Estimated time of arrival at destination:

To reset the average fuel consumption: press

the BC button in the turn signal lever for approx.

2 seconds.

> Entering a distance manually in the com-

puter, see below.

> Entering a destination in the navigation

system*, refer to page 107.

Displays on Control Display

>

Cruising range

You can also call up the computer via iDrive, for

explanation of principle, refer to page 16.

Distance to destination:

1. Press the

button.

> Entering a distance manually in the com-

This opens the start menu.

puter, see below.

2. Move the controller to the right to open

"Navigation".

> Entering a destination in the navigation

system*, refer to page 107.

Without navigation system*: open "Car

Data".

>

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

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

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine

switched off are not included in the calculations

of average speed.

Resetting values

You can reset the values for average speed and

average fuel consumption:

1. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

2. Press the controller again to confirm.

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Average speed

Entering a distance manually

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

controller.

Average fuel consumption

Switching trip computer on/off and resetting

all values:

1. Select "Set" and press the controller.

2. Select the desired menu item and press the

controller.

Display options

You can display the computer or the trip com-

puter in the assistance window.

1. Move the controller to the right to switch to

the assistance window and press the con-

troller.

2. Turn the controller to select the distance

to your destination. If necessary, hold it

against a slight resistance to enter a greater

difference.

3. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The distance is automatically predetermined

during the destination guidance of the naviga-

tion system*.

Trip computer

The trip computer is suitable for a vacation trip,

for example.

2. Select a menu item:

> "Onboard info"

1. Open the start menu.

2. Open "Navigation".

Without navigation system*: open "Car

Data".

> "Trip computer".

3. Press the controller.

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

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

troller.

>

Departure time

Driving time

Distance traveled

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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 official 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 view more detailed information by

using the Control Display, for explanation of

principle, refer to page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

To exit from the menu:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Service" and press the controller.

Symbols

4. Select "Service requirements" and press

the controller.

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or an official

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 68; other-

wise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based

Service is not ensured.

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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. A Check

Control message of this kind includes indicator

or warning lamps in the instrument cluster, pos-

sibly 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.

This symbol means that a Check Control

message has been generated. The symbol

remains visible even if the Check Control mes-

sage has been hidden after a short time. The

combinations of warning lamps and text mes-

sages are stored and can be viewed later, also

refer to page 65.

11. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

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Explanatory text messages

To hide these Check Control messages:

Press the CHECK button on the turn signal

lever.

Text messages at the bottom edge of the Con-

trol Display explain the meaning of the indicator

and warning lamps displayed.

Displaying stored Check Control

messages

1. Press the button longer:

The first stored message is displayed.

You can display supplementary information

regarding most Check Control messages, e.g.

as to the cause of a malfunction and corre-

sponding actions to be taken, see below.

2. Press the button:

In cases of corresponding urgency, this infor-

mation is immediately displayed when the

associated lamps light up.

A new message appears each time you

press the button.

To exit the displayed information:

Displaying supplementary information

Select the

arrow and press the controller.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

Importance of Check Control

messages

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Important Check Control messages are

retained until the malfunctions have been recti-

fied. They cannot be deleted. If a number of

these malfunctions occur simultaneously, they

are displayed in succession.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Service" and press the controller.

Less important messages disappear after

approx. 20 seconds, but remain in the memory.

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4. Select "Check Control messages" and

press the controller.

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 press the CHECK

button repeatedly.

The display:

>

turns off automatically after a brief period

5. Select a message and press the controller.

can be turned off at any time by pressing

the CHECK button again for approx. 2 sec-

onds

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 from the menu immediately:

Select the arrow and press the controller.

Displaying the urgency of malfunctions

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 the equipment, the stored Check

Control messages are also displayed with the

following symbols:

No malfunctions detected in the moni-

tored systems.

Malfunctions detected in the monitored

systems. Depending on the malfunction,

supplementary information is shown on

the Control Display.

The symbols also indicate the status of the ser-

vice requirements display, refer to page 63.

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5. Select the speed value and press the con-

troller.

>

Select "Stop" and press the controller.

This stops the timer.

6. Turn the controller to set the limit. If neces-

sary, hold it against a slight resistance to

enter a greater difference.

Taking an intermediate time reading

Select "Interim time" and press the controller.

The interim time appears below the ongoing

primary stopwatch count.

7. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The limit is automatically switched on.

All of the remaining functions remain

available at all times while the stopwatch

is running. The stopwatch continues to operate

in the background.<

Applying your current speed as limit

Select "Select current speed" and press the

controller. The system applies your current

speed as the limit.

Settings on Control Display

Activating limit

Select "On" and press the controller.

The limit is automatically switched on.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Press the

button once or twice until

the start menu appears.

Stopwatch

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 "Stopwatch" and press the control-

ler.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Starting, stopping, or resetting

>

Select "Start" and press the controller.

The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.

>

Select "Reset" and press the controller.

The stopwatch is reset and it restarts if it

was running beforehand.

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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.

Activating 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.

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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 fuel

consumption, distances, temperature and

pressure.

3. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.

4. Press the controller to apply the setting.

The next adjustment 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.

3. Press the controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

4. 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 base setting.

The settings are stored for the remote control

currently 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 select a different language

for the text displays.

3. Turn the controller until the desired setting

is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

3. Select the desired language and press the

controller.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

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Technology for comfort, convenience and

safety

Switching off manually

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

An intermittent signal indicates the distance of

the vehicle from an object being approached.

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 distance 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 the

presence of objects when they are being

approached slowly, as is usually the case when

parking. Avoid approaching an object at high

speed; otherwise, the physical circumstances

could cause the system warning to be activated

too late.<

An intermittent tone is interrupted after approx.

3 seconds:

>

if you remain in front of an object that was

only detected by one of the corner sensors

Automatic switch-on

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

The LED in the button flashes and a message

appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal-

functioning. Have the system checked.

Wait this short period before driving.

Switching on manually

As a preventive measure, 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.

PDC with visual warning*

Press the button; the LED lights up.

You can also enjoy the option of having the sys-

tem show the approach to an object on the

Control Display. Objects that are farther away

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are already shown there before 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 the wheels from locking during

braking. Safe steering response is maintained

even during hard braking. This increases active

driving safety.

4. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "PDC" is selected and press

the controller.

ABS is operational every time you start the

engine. For information on safe braking, refer to

page 99.

CBC Cornering Brake Control

This system provides further enhancements to

vehicle stability and steering response when

braking while cornering or when braking during

a lane change.

Electronic brake-force distribution

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

troller.

This system controls the brake system's appli-

cation pressure at the rear wheels to ensure

stable deceleration.

The PDC screen is activated.

The display appears on the Control Display as

soon as PDC is activated.

DBC Dynamic Brake Control

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 obstacles always remains with

the driver. Even when sensors are involved,

there is a blind spot in which objects cannot be

detected. This applies especially in those cases

where the system approaches the physical con-

straints of ultrasonic measurement, as occurs

with tow bars and trailer couplings, and in the

vicinity of thin or wedge-shaped objects. Low

objects already displayed, e.g. a curb, can dis-

appear from the detection area of the sensors

again before a continuous tone sounds. Higher,

protruding objects, e.g. ledges, cannot be

detected. Loud noises from outside and inside

the vehicle may prevent you from hearing 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.

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The laws of physics cannot be repealed,

even with DSC. An appropriate driving

With the ignition switched on you can change

the settings of MDrive on the Control Display.

style always remains the responsibility of the

driver. Do not reduce the additional safety mar-

gin of the system by taking risks.<

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

DSC indicator lamp

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

The indicator lamp goes out shortly

after the engine is started.

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC is con-

trolling the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp stays lit: DSC is deactivated.

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.

Deactivating MDM again

The M Dynamic Mode is deactivated each time

the engine is started.

Press the

button on the steering wheel

again; the MDM indicator lamp goes out.

With the M Dynamic Mode activated, sta-

bilizing interventions are only carried out

to a reduced degree.<

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 46.

When rocking free and starting off from deep

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

tical to briefly deactivate DSC.

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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 46.

Press the EDC button repeatedly:

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"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 46.

You can choose from three programs.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

"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 signaled

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

To ensure the reliable signaling of a flat tire, the

system must be initialized at the correct tire

inflation pressure.

The initialization must be repeated after

every correction of the tire inflation pres-

sure and after every tire or wheel change.<

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1. Press the

button.

System limits

This opens the start menu.

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.<

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

In the following situations, the system could be

delayed or malfunction:

4. Select "FTM" and press the controller.

>

System has not been initialized

Driving on snow-covered or slippery roads

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 auto-

matically continued.

Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains*.<

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

6. Select "Set tire pressure" and press the

controller.

7. Select "Yes" and press the controller.

With the button in the center console:

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

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.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamp lights up in red. A

message appears on the Control Dis-

play. In addition, an acoustic signal

sounds. There is a flat tire or extensive inflation

pressure loss.

3. Start to drive. The initialization finishes dur-

ing driving without feedback.

Using iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16:

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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 187.

3. Repair flat tire with M Mobility System, refer

to page 185, or replace the damaged wheel,

refer to Changing wheels on page 187.

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Left-hand picture: normal braking.

Right-hand picture: heavy braking.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the

marked covers:

3

4

5

Side airbags

Knee airbag

1

2

Front airbags

Head airbags

Protective action

To ensure that the safety systems con-

The airbags are deliberately not triggered in

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

dents or rear-end collisions.

tinue to provide optimized protection,

please follow the adjustment instructions on

page 39.<

Do not apply adhesive materials to the

cover panels of the airbags, cover them or

The front airbags help protect the driver and

front passenger by responding to frontal

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

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 a side impact. The relevant side air-

bag supports the side upper body area. The

head airbag supports the head. The knee airbag

protects the legs from colliding with the cockpit.

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attempt to remove or dismantle the steering

wheel.

Do not touch the individual components

directly after the system has been triggered,

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 carried out only by a BMW cen-

ter or a workshop that works according to BMW

repair procedures with appropriately 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.<

Do not fit seat covers, seat cushion padding,

beaded mats or other items onto the front pas-

senger seat unless they are specifically recom-

mended by BMW. Do not place objects under

the seat which could press against the seat

from below. Otherwise a correct evaluation of

the occupied seat surface cannot be ensured.<

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

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-

bags indicates the operating status of the front,

knee and side airbag on the front passenger

side depending on whether the seat is occu-

pied. The indicator lamp shows whether the

front passenger airbags are activated or deacti-

vated.

The occupation of the seat is detected by eval-

uating the impression on the occupied seat sur-

face of the front passenger seat. The system

correspondingly activates or deactivates the

front, knee and side airbag on the front passen-

ger side.

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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, knee and side airbag on the front

passenger side are 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 below.<

The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of

sufficient height is detected on the seat.

The front, knee and side airbag on the front

passenger side are activated.

Before transporting a child in the front

passenger seat, read the safety informa-

tion and follow the instructions under Trans-

porting children safely, refer to page 48.

The front, knee and side airbag on the front pas-

senger side can be deactivated for teenagers

and adults in certain seat positions; the indica-

tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights

up when this occurs. In these cases, change the

seat position so that the front passenger air-

bags are activated and the indicator lamp goes

out. If the desired status cannot be produced by

changing the seat position, transport the corre-

sponding person in the rear seat.

The indicator lamp does not light up when

the seat is empty.

But the front, knee and side airbag on the

front passenger side are still deactivated.

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Operational readiness of airbag system

From radio readiness, refer to page 50, 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 as of radio

readiness.

>

Warning lamp lights up continuously.

Switching on/off

Have the airbag system checked immedi-

ately in case of a malfunction; otherwise,

there is a danger that the airbag system may not

respond in the expected manner in an accident

despite an impact of corresponding intensity.<

With the engine running or the ignition switched

on:

Press the button to activate or deactivate this

system.

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

absorb 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.

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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 59

"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 55.

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 46.

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

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5. If necessary, 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 sitting 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 base

setting checked at a BMW center.

Specialized windshield

The windshield is a part of the system. The

shape of the windshield complies with the

requirements of the Head-Up Display to enable

a precise display. A film in the windshield pre-

vents double images from being displayed.

Have the windshield replaced only by a BMW

center or a repair shop that works in accordance

with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately

trained personnel.

Care instructions

You can find everything you need to know on

this topic by consulting the Caring for your vehi-

cle brochure.

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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 system

cannot detect fog. 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

Parking lamps

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.

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 81.

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

The low beams light up in switch position 2 only

with the engine running. Otherwise the parking

lamps are lit.

4. Select "Lighting" and press the controller.

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.

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5. Select "Pathway lighting" and press the

controller.

High beams/

roadside parking lamps

6. Turn the controller to select the desired

duration.

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.

1

2

3

High beams

Headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps

Switch on the parking lamps if required as

described under Parking lamps.

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*

Adaptive Head Light*

You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one

side of your vehicle when parking. When using

this function, comply with national regulations.

The concept

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.

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.<

Activating Adaptive Head Light

In switch position 3, the Adaptive Head Light is

active and the automatic headlamp control is

switched on, refer to page 80.

Switching off

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive

Head Light is not active when driving in reverse

and points toward the passenger side when the

vehicle is stopped.

Briefly press the lever in the opposite

direction 3 up to the resistance point.

High-beam assistant*

Malfunction

The LED next to the symbol for automatic head-

lamp control flashes. The Adaptive Head Light

is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

The concept

This system automatically switches the high

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

the interior rearview mirror controls the pro-

cess. The assistant ensures that the high

beams are switched on whenever the traffic sit-

uation allows. This reduces the strain on you

while at the same time providing you with the

best possible visibility. Of course, you can inter-

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vene at any time and switch the high beams on

and off in the accustomed manner.

>

You use the headlamp flasher in the usual

way when the low beams are on.

Activating high-beam assistant

System limits

1. Turn the light switch to switch position 3,

The high-beam assistant cannot replace

refer to page 80.

personal decisions about the benefits of

using high beams. In situations that require

them, you should switch to the low beams man-

ually to avoid a safety risk.<

2. Press the turn signal lever in the high beam

direction with the low beams switched on.

In the following sample situations, the system

either does not function or functions only in a

limited way and a personal reaction may be

required:

>

Under extremely unfavorable weather con-

ditions, such as fog or heavy precipitation

>

To make out poorly-lit road users such as

pedestrians, cyclists, people on horseback,

horse-drawn vehicles, 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, reacting to oncoming traffic and traffic

ahead and to well-lit areas such as towns and

cities.

>

In tight curves, on steep hilltops or in

depressions, with cross traffic or partially

concealed oncoming traffic on the freeway

In poorly lit places and with highly reflective

signs

Manually switching between high and

low beams

>

In the low speed range

When the windshield is fogged up, dirty or

covered with stickers, decals, etc. in the

area of the interior rearview mirror

You can intervene at any time if you wish or the

situation requires.

>

If the high-beam assistant has switched on

the high beams, but you want to use the low

beams, simply switch to the low beams with

the turn signal lever. This also deactivates

the high-beam assistant.

>

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, but you want to use the high

beams, switch to the high beams in the

accustomed manner. The system is deacti-

vated in the process and you must switch to

the low beams manually.

To reactivate the system, briefly press the

turn signal lever in the high beam direction

again.

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Reading lamps

Instrument lighting

The reading lamps are beside the interior lamp:

You can turn them on and off using the but-

tons 2 located next to the lamps.

The lighting intensity can be adjusted with the

knurled wheel with the parking lamps/low

beams switched on.

Interior lamps

Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,

door entry lighting, courtesy lamps* and sill

panel lighting* is automatic.

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 50.<

Switching interior lamps on and off

manually

Press button 1.

If you want the interior lamps to remain off con-

tinuously, maintain pressure on the button for

approx. 3 seconds.

To revert to normal operation, briefly press the

button.

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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 area, refer to

Ventilation on page 87

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

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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 that

you find pleasant.

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 adjustment of the air volume.

It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-

ture to outside influences throughout the year.

The automatic climate control

achieves this temperature as quickly as possi-

ble at any time of year, if necessary with the

maximum 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 achieve the set temperature.<

Intensity of AUTO program

To meet your individual needs, you can

increase or decrease the intensity of the auto-

matic climate control.

Adapting 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".

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4. Select the field by moving the controller and

adjust the temperature by turning the con-

troller.

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

certain amount of time.

Pressing the AUTO button raises and

lowers the air distribution settings on the

Control Display.<

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 reheating it as needed

according to the temperature setting. Depend-

ing 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 side or front

passenger 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.

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body. It is therefore necessary for these vents to

be open for maximum cooling.

The LED lights up when the function is

switched on.

With the ignition lock at radio readiness or

higher 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 unpleasant

odors or pollutants in the immedi-

ate environment by temporarily

Switching off automatic climate control

The air volume, the heater and the

cooling function are all switched

off.

suspending the supply of outside air. The sys-

tem then recirculates the air currently within the

vehicle. In AUC mode, a sensor detects pollut-

ants in the outside air and controls the shut-off

automatically.

You can restart the automatic cli-

mate control by pressing any of its buttons

except the REST button.

Press the button repeatedly to run through the

following control sequence:

Ventilation

>

LED off: outside air flows into the vehicle

continuously.

>

Right LED on, AUC mode: the system

detects pollutants in the outside air and

responds by blocking the supply of outside

air when required.

>

Left LED on, recirculated-air mode: the

supply of outside air into the vehicle is shut

off continuously.

If condensation starts to form on the

inside window surfaces during operation

1

2

Knurled wheels for smoothly opening and

closing air vents

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 a longer period of time, as the air quality

inside the vehicle deteriorates continuously.<

Levers for changing the airflow direction

Do not drop any foreign objects into the

vent outlets; otherwise, they could be cat-

apulted outwards and cause injuries.<

Ventilation for cooling

Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool

air in your direction, for instance, if the interior

has become too warm, etc.

Residual heat

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.

Draft-free ventilation

Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past

you and is not directed straight at you.

The function can be switched on when the fol-

lowing conditions are met:

>

up to 15 minutes after switching off the

engine

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-

>

engine at operating temperature

sufficient battery voltage

outside temperature below 777/256

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dard part of your scheduled maintenance.

You can have more detailed information shown

on the Control Display, refer to page 63.

5. Select "Parked car ventilation" and press

the controller.

Parked car ventilation

The concept

The parked car ventilation blows air into the

passenger compartment to lower interior tem-

peratures.

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

outside temperature.

The parked car ventilation is switched on.

The symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control flashes.

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.

Preselecting activation times

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

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 uses.

1. Open the start menu.

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

mate".

3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

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.

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

troller.

The parked car ventilation system is operated

via iDrive.

5. Move the controller to the left or right to

select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".

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".

3. Select "Parked car operation" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Automatic ventilation" and press

the controller.

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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 adjustment is highlighted.

9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the

last adjustment, the time is stored.

Activating timer

Move the controller to the left or right to select

"Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and then press the con-

troller.

The switch-on time is activated.

The symbol on the display of the automatic

climate control lights up.

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 subsequent

24 hours. After that, the time must be reacti-

vated.<

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Practical interior accessories

HomeLink is a registered trademark of

Johnson Controls, Inc.<

Integrated universal remote

control*

Programming

The concept

The integrated universal remote control

replaces up to three different hand-held trans-

mitters for various items of radio-controlled

equipment such as door openers and house

alarm systems. 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 50.

If you sell your vehicle one day, delete the saved

programs beforehand for your own security,

refer to page 91.

2. When using for the first time: press both

outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec-

onds until the LED 2 flashes. all stored pro-

grams 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 particular

system 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.

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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 buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec-

onds, maintaining pressure until the LED 2

starts to flash: all stored programs are deleted.

Programs cannot be deleted individually.

Glove compartment

Opening

Alternating-code hand-held

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. The glove compartment

opens automatically and the lamps come on.

When programming hand-held transmitters

that employ an alternating code, please observe

the following supplementary instructions:

To prevent injury in the event of an acci-

dent while the vehicle is being driven,

close the glove compartment immediately after

use.<

Programming will be easier with the aid of

a second person.<

Closing

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

remote-controlled equipment.

Fold the cover up.

2. Program the integrated universal remote

control as described above in Fixed-code

hand-held transmitters.

Rechargeable flashlight*

The flashlight is located on the left side of the

glove compartment.

The flashlight can remain there continuously.

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

equipment 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.

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Remove the flashlight from the socket when

needed.

Adjusting height

The center armrest can be set in two positions.

Be sure that the flashlight is switched off

when it is inserted into its socket. Failure

to comply with this precaution could lead to

overcharging and damage.<

Pull the right button:

Move the armrest upward or downward and

lock it in the desired position.

Storage compartments

Center armrest

Storage compartment behind center

armrest

A storage compartment is located in the arm-

rest between the front seats. This compartment

is integrated into the central locking system and

can also be locked separately using the hotel

function, refer to page 33.

To open, raise the cover at the left or right edge.

The compartment contains the cup holder and

the lock for the hotel function, refer to page 33.

To open the cover:

Pull the left button. The cover opens and can be

folded upward.

Other compartments and nets

Other compartments are provided in the doors

as well as in the front center console*.

Ticket pockets are located in the sun visors.

Storage nets are located on the backrests of the

front seats and in the passenger footwell*.

Depending on the version, the storage com-

partment can be equipped with a correspond-

ing cradle* for the telephone or mobile phone.

To prevent the risk of injury during an

accident, do not stow hard or sharp-

edged items in the nets.<

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Another storage space is located in the luggage

compartment in the right side panel. If you wish,

this is also suitable to store the onboard docu-

mentation.

Clothes hooks

The removable cup holder can be inserted into

the side of the center console.

Ashtray

To fold down, press at the top edge.

Opening

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.<

Press the trim strip of the cover.

Emptying

Cup holders*

Do not place glass containers in the cup

holders. This would increase the risk of

injury in the event of an accident.<

Press the opened cover beyond the resistance

point, refer to arrow: the ashtray lifts up for

removal.

Cigarette lighter

The compartment of the rear center console

contains a built-in cup holder and a removable

one.

Press in the lighter with the engine running or

the ignition switched on.

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The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops

back out.

Ski bag*

It permits safe and clean transport of up to two

pairs of standard skies or one snowboard.

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.<

You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/

2.10 m long.

Loading

1. Press the button downward and pull the

filler element forward.

Connecting electrical devices

Socket

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 by inserting plugs of different shapes or

sizes.

2. Extend the ski bag between the front seats.

The zipper gives you easy access to stowed

items and facilitates drying of the ski bag.

In front passenger footwell

3. Press the button in the luggage compart-

ment.

Access to the socket:

Fold open the cover.

4. Open the loading flap and use the magnetic

holder to secure it to the rear panel.

To stow the ski bag, perform the above steps in

reverse order.

Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp

edges so that no damage occurs.

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Securing cargo

After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-

tents. To do so, tighten the retaining belt at the

buckle.

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

do so, it could move around and endanger

occupants during braking or evasive maneu-

vers.

To refit the filler element, insert the two tabs at

the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele-

ment back into place. Make sure that you do not

damage the rear seat upholstery.<

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Controls for Your BMW M6 4 Door Second Generation (2005-2010)

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