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TeleService Automatic service notification* The data on the service status of your vehicle or on required inspections are transmitted automatically directly to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center prior to the due date. You can check when the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center was notified. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Info sources" and press the controller. 6. Select "Auto Request" and press the controller. You can transmit data regarding your vehicle's service status to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center when you wish to arrange a service appointment. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller. 4. Select "Service Request". 225 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference 5. Press the controller. Mobility Communications Entertainment 4. Select "Service Info" and press the controller. 3. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "BMW Assist" is selected and press the controller. Navigation 2. Move the controller forward to select "Communication". Driving tips Manual service notification Controls At a glance

Section	Page
Notes	6
Using this Owner's Manual	6
Symbols used	6
The individual vehicle	7
Editorial notice	7
For your own safety	7
Service and warranty	9
Cockpit	12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays	12
instrument panel	14
Indicator and warning lamps	15
Around the center console: controls and displays	16
iDrive	18
Controls	18
Menu overview	19
Operating principle	19
Status information	22
Assistance window*	22
Switching Control Display off/on	23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons	23
Voice command system	25
The concept	25
Voice commands	25
Notes	27
Opening and closing	30
Keys/remote control	30
Personal Profile	30
Central locking system	31
Opening and closing: Using remote control	31
Opening and closing: Using door lock	33
Opening and closing: From inside	34
Doors	35
Liftgate	35
Tailgate	37
Alarm system	37
Comfort access*	38
Windows	40
Panorama glass sunroof*	41
Adjusting	44
Sitting safely	44
Seats	45
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*	46
Head restraints	48
Rear seats	49
Safety belts	50
Seat heating*	52
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*	52
Active seat*	53
Mirrors	53
Steering wheel	54
Transporting children safely	57
The right place for children	57
Installing child restraint systems	57
LATCH child restraint fixing system	58
On trips	60
Driving	61
Ignition lock	61
Start/Stop button	61
Starting engine	62
Switching off engine	62
Parking brake	62
Automatic transmission with Steptronic	66
Turn signals/headlamp flasher/high beams	68
Washer/wiper system	69
Washer fluid	70
Cruise control*	71
Everything under control	73
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock	73
Tachometer	74
Coolant temperature	74
Energy Control	74
Fuel gauge	74
Computer	75
Service requirements	77
Check Control	80
Speed limit	82
Stopwatch	82
Settings on Control Display	83
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety	86
PDC Park Distance Control*	86
Rear view camera*	88
Driving stability control systems	90
Adaptive Drive*	93
Starting assistant	93
Self-leveling suspension*	94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*	94
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*	96
Active steering*	98
Brake force display	99
Airbags	99
Head-Up Display*	101
Lamps	104
Parking lamps/low beams	104
Adaptive Head Light*	106
High beams/ roadside parking lamps	106
Fog lamps*	107
Instrument lighting	107
Interior lamps	107
Climate	108
Automatic climate control	109
Rear automatic climate control*	113
Parked car ventilation*	115
Practical interior accessories	117
Integrated universal remote control*	117
Digital compass*	119
Roller sun blinds for rear side windows*	120
Glove compartment	120
Center armrest	121
Storage compartments	121
Cup holders	122
Ashtray	122
Lighter	123
Connecting electrical devices	123
Cargo bay	124
Storage compartments in cargo bay	125
Ski bag*	127
Things to remember when driving	130
Break-in period	130
Saving fuel	130
General driving notes	131
Loading	133
Roof-mounted luggage rack*	134
Driving on poor roads	135
Starting navigation system	138
Navigation DVD	138
Display in assistance window	138
Destination entry	140
Opening navigation system	140
Entering a destination manually	141
Entering destination via voice*	143
Selecting destination via map	145
Selecting destination using information	146
Destination list	147
Address book	148
Selecting route	150
Word matching principle	151
Destination guidance	152
Starting destination guidance	152
Ending/continuing destination guidance	152
Displaying route	153
Destination guidance via voice instructions	155
Changing route	156
Traffic information*	156
Displaying current position	159
What to do if …	161
On/Off and settings	164
Controls	164
Switching on/off	165
Adjusting volume	165
Tone control	165
Radio	168
Listening to radio	168
Storing stations	170
RDS Radio Data System	171
High Definition Radio*	171
Weather news flashes*	173
Satellite radio	174
Enabling or disabling channels	174
Selecting and storing channel	175
CD player and CD changer	177
Listening to CDs	177
Selecting a track	178
Sampling tracks, scan	179
Repeating a track	179
Random play sequence	180
Fast forward/reverse	180
CD changer	181
Notes	182
DVD changer	183
Installation position	183
DVD country codes	184
Playing DVDs	184
Audio and video playback	184
Audio playback	188
Notes	189
AUX-In connection	190
Connecting	190
Starting audio playback	190
USB audio interface	191
Connecting	191
Starting audio playback	192
Selecting a track	192
Repeating a track	193
Random play sequence	193
Fast forward/reverse	193
Notes	193
DVD system in rear	194
Enabling DVD system	194
Controls	194
CD/DVD player	195
Connecting headphones	195
Remote control	195
Sound output via loudspeakers	196
Switching DVD system on/off	196
Playing CD/DVD	196
Playing videos from CD/DVD	197
Playing audio tracks from CD/DVD	200
Displaying images from CD/DVD	202
Information on CD/DVD player	204
External device	205
Telephoning	210
The concept	210
Using a phone in your vehicle	210
Suitable mobile phones	210
Care instructions	210
Operating options	210
Commissioning	211
Operation via iDrive	216
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system	221
Operation by voice*	221
Notes	223
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter	223
BMW Assist	225
Requirements	225
Offered services	225
Using services	226
Customizing BMW Assist	229
Displaying vehicle data	231
Refueling	234
Fuel filler door	234
Fuel specifications	235
Wheels and tires	236
Tire inflation pressure	236
Tire identification marks	239
Tire condition	240
Run-flat tires	241
New wheels and tires	241
Snow chains*	242
Under the hood	243
Hood	243
Engine compartment	244
Engine oil	244
Coolant	246
Maintenance	247
BMW maintenance system	247
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface	248
Care	248
Replacing components	249
Onboard toolkit	249
Replacing wiper blades	249
Lamps and bulbs	249
Changing wheels	253
Vehicle battery	255
Fuses	255
Giving and receiving assistance	257
Emergency request	257
Warning triangle*	257
First-aid kit*	258
Roadside Assistance*	258
Jump starting	258
Tow-starting and towing	259
Technical data	264
Engine data	264
Dimensions	265
Weights	266
Capacities	266
Short commands of voice command system	267
Everything from A to Z	272