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2. Move the controller to the left to open "Climate". 3. Select "Driver's seat climate" or "Passenger's seat climate" and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution. The setting is applied. Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of accident.< Heated rear seats Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution, refer to page 50. 1 2 Adjusting Switching to the other mirror or to the automatic curb monitor Folding mirrors in and out* Active seat* 3 Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass. Folding mirrors in and out* The seat cushion is actively varied by alternately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up. The action of the system is reduced and if need be, switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LED remains lit. If you switch off the active seat, it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their initial position. Pressing button 3 allows you to fold the mirrors in and out again up to a speed of approx. 12 mph/20 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position. Folded in mirrors fold out again at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. Before going through a car wash, fold the mirrors in manually, or with button 3, otherwise they could be damaged, depending on the width of the car wash system.< 51 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 44. Navigation Driving tips 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

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At a glance

Driving tips

Communications

Navigation

Entertainment

Mobility

Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-

mate".

Select "Driver's seat climate" or "Passen-

ger's seat climate" and press the controller.

Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-

tion.

The setting is applied.

Heated rear seats

Operation similar to front seat heating; without

temperature distribution, refer to page

Active seat*

The seat cushion is actively varied by alter-

nately raising and lowering the right and left half

of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular ten-

sion and fatigue to help prevent lower back

pain.

Press the button to switch on; the LED lights

up.

The action of the system is reduced and if need

be, switched off in order to reduce the load on

the battery. The LED remains lit.

If you switch off the active seat, it can take up

to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat

cushion have returned to their initial position.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

The mirror on the passenger's side is

more curved than the driver's mirror.

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than

they appear. Do not estimate the distance of

following traffic based on what you see in the

mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of

accident.

Adjusting

Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-

matic curb monitor

Folding mirrors in and out

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-

ror and steering wheel memory on page

Adjusting manually

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

press the edge of the glass.

Folding mirrors in and out*

Pressing button

allows you to fold the mirrors

in and out again up to a speed of approx.

12 mph/20 km/h. This is advantageous, for

example, in car washes, narrow streets or for

bringing mirrors that have been manually folded

in back into the correct position.

Folded in mirrors fold out again at a speed of

approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Before going through a car wash, fold the

mirrors in manually, or with button

, oth-

erwise they could be damaged, depending on

the width of the car wash system.